2 - Lake Washington Institute of Technology

2013 • 2014 

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 

President Amy Goings 

On behalf of all of us here at Lake Washington Institute of Technology, please 

allow me to extend a warm welcome. 

At LWIT we’re in the business of changing lives. Through practical hands-on 

training, we provide our students with the education and skills required to 

successfully compete in today’s workforce. Our skilled faculty, drawing on their 

real-world experience, successfully prepare students to meet today’s career 

needs and tomorrow’s opportunities. What’s more, we provide a number of 

seamless pathways to help our students succeed. 

With more than 40 programs leading to over 130 professional/technical 

degree and certificate options, including a four-year degree, we create 

opportunities that lead to an exciting career. 

And that’s only a part of what we do. We partner with industry in our region, 

working together with business leaders to design our programs to meet the 

needs of our workforce today. Though those partnerships we assure our high 

school, career training, and degree programs are targeted toward ensuring 

student achievement. 

I wish you great success here at LWIT. I look forward to seeing you on campus soon. 

Amy Goings, MPA 

President 

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 

The Board of Trustees is the governing body of Lake Washington Institute of Technology. Trustees are 

appointed to multi-year terms by the Governor with the consent of the state Senate. The Trustees represent 

communities in the service area of Lake Washington, including Bellevue, Bothell, Carnation, Duvall, Fall City, 

Issaquah, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Redmond, Skykomish, Snoqualmie, and Woodinville. The Board of Trustees 

activities include policy and the strategic direction of the Institute, as well as hiring a President and Chief 

Executive Officer. The President is the Chief Executive Officer and responsible for the operation of the College. 

Darrell S. Mitsunaga 

Chair 

Neil A. Johnson 

Vice Chair 

Anne Hamilton 

Lynette D. Jones 

Bruce J. Reid 

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1 GENERAL INFORMATION 

President’s Message .................................... 2 

Board of Trustees ....................................... 2 

Our Mission ............................................ 6 

About Lake Washington Institute of Technology .......... 7 

Accreditation .......................................... 7 

Lake Washington College Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 

We Guarantee Our Graduates ........................... 8 

Selecting a Program of Study ........................... 9 

Frequently Asked Questions ............................ 10 

2 PROGRAMS OF STUDY 

Programs by Area of Study .............................. 14 

Core Academic Requirements ........................... 15 

Global Outcomes ....................................... 17 

Accounting 

Accounting – AAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 

Accounting Paraprofessional – Certificate of Proficiency .. 32 

Practical Accounting – Certificate of Proficiency .......... 33 

Entrepreneurship – Certificate of Proficiency ............. 34 

Accounting Assistant – Certificate of Completion ......... 34 

I-BEST Accounting Assistant – Certificate of Completion .. 35 

Applied Design 

Bachelor of Technology in Applied Design (BTAD) ........ 18 

Applied Design Entrepreneurship – 

Certificate of Completion ............................. 19 

Design Methodology and Innovation – 


Architectural Graphics 

Architectural Graphics – AAS Transfer Degree ............ 36 

Architectural Graphics – Certificate of Proficiency ........ 37 

Revit – Certificate of Completion ........................ 38 

Auto Collision Repair Technician 

Auto Collision Repair Technician – AAS .................. 39 

Refinishing – Certificate of Completion .................. 40 

Structural Repair – Certificate of Completion ............. 40 

Non-structural – Repair Certificate of Completion ........ 41 

Estimating/Shop Management – 


Auto Repair Technician 

Auto Repair Technician – AAS ........................... 42 

Auto Repair Technician – Certificate of Proficiency ........ 43 

General Service Technician – Certificate of Completion ... 44 

I-BEST General Service Technician – 


Baking Arts 

Baking Arts – AAS ...................................... 45 


TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Building & Plant Maintenance 

Building & Plant Maintenance Technology – 

Associate in Applied Science Degree .................. 46 

Building & Plant Maintenance Technology – 

Certificate of Proficiency ............................. 47 

Machine Maintenance Technology – 


Business 

Business DTA/MRP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 

Business Administration Support 

Business Administration Support – AAS ................. 48 

Business Administration Support – 


Human Resources – Certificate of Proficiency ............ 50 

Project Management Support – Certificate of Proficiency. 51 

Microsoft Office Applications – Certificate of Completion . 52 

Office Assistant – Certificate of Completion .............. 52 

Web Maintenance – Certificate of Completion ............ 53 

I-BEST Business Administration Support – 


I-BEST Web Maintenance – Certificate of Completion ..... 54 

Civil Engineering Graphics 

Civil Engineering Graphics Emphasis – 


Civil 3D – Certificate of Completion ...................... 56 

Microsoft Certificate of Completion ...................... 56 

Computer Security & Network Technician 

Computer Security & Network Technician – AAS ......... 57 

Computer Security & Network Technician – 

AAS Transfer Degree ................................. 58 

IT Support Technician – Certificate of Proficiency ......... 59 

Network Support Technician – Certificate of Proficiency. . . 60 

Construction Management 

Construction Management DTA/MRP .................... 22 

Culinary Arts 

Culinary Arts – AAS .................................... 61 

Culinary Arts – Certificate of Proficiency ................. 62 

Dental Assistant 

Dental Assistant – AAS ................................. 63 

Dental Assistant – Certificate of Proficiency .............. 64 

Dental Hygiene 

Dental Hygiene – AAS .................................. 65 

Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician 

Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician – AAS ............. 67 

Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician – 


Digital Gaming and Media 

Digital Gaming and Media – AAS Transfer Degree ........ 70 

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Early Childhood Education 

Child Care Manager – AAS .............................. 71 

Child Care Manager – Certificate of Proficiency ........... 72 

Initial Certificate – Certificate of Completion ............. 73 

Administration Certificate of Completion ................ 74 

General Certificate of Completion ....................... 74 

Family Childcare – Certificate of Completion ............. 75 

Infant-Toddler Care – Certificate of Completion ........... 75 

School Age Care – Certificate of Completion ............. 75 

State Certificate – Certificate of Proficiency .............. 76 

Electronics Technology 

Electronics Technology – AAS ........................... 77 

Electronics Technology – AAS Transfer Degree ............ 78 

Electronics Technician – Certificate of Proficiency ......... 79 

Digital Electronics – Certificate of Completion ............ 80 

Electronic Automation – Certificate of Completion ....... 80 

Electronics, Manufacturing Specialist – 


PCB Design Technician – Certificate of Completion ....... 81 

Elementary Education 

Elementary Education DTA/MRP ......................... 24 

Energy & Science Technician 

Energy & Science Technician – AAS ...................... 82 

Bio-Energy – Certificate of Completion .................. 84 

Energy Technology – Certificate of Completion ........... 84 

Industrial/Laboratory – Certificate of Completion. . . . . . . . . 85 

I-BEST Bio-Energy – Certificate of Completion ............ 85 

I-BEST Energy Technology – Certificate of Completion .... 86 

I-BEST Industrial/Laboratory – Certificate of Completion .. 86 

Engineering Graphics 

Engineering Graphics – 

Mechanical Design Emphasis – AAS Transfer Degree ... 87 

Engineering Graphics Technician – 


Tool Design Graphics – Certificate of Completion ......... 89 

AutoCAD – Certificate of Completion .................... 89 

CATIA – Certificate of Completion ....................... 90 

SolidWorks – Certificate of Completion .................. 90 

Engineering Technology 

Engineering Technology – AAS Transfer Degree .......... 91 

Environmental Horticulture 

Environmental Horticulture – AAS ...................... 93 

Environmental Horticulture – Certificate of Proficiency ... 94 

Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer 

Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer – AAS ................ 95 

Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer – AAS Transfer Degree . 96 

Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer – 


Funeral Service Education 

Funeral Service Education – AAS ........................ 98 

Human Resources Management 

Human Resources Management – 

Certificate of Completion .............................. 100 

Information Technology Applications Development 

Information Technology 

Applications Development – AAS ..................... 101 


Applications Development – AAS Transfer Degree ..... 102 

Software Development – Certificate of Proficiency ....... 103 

Web Applications Development – 


Machine Technology 

Machine Technology – AAS ............................. 104 

Machine Technology – Certificate of Proficiency .......... 105 

Principles of Precision Machining – 


Massage Practitioner 

Massage Practitioner – AAS ............................ 106 

Massage Practitioner – Certificate of Proficiency .......... 107 

Massage Practitioner – Certificate of Completion ......... 107 

Math Education 

Math Education DTA/MRP ............................... 27 

Medical Assisting 

Medical Assisting – AAS ................................ 108 

Medical Assisting – Certificate of Proficiency ............. 109 

Medical Assisting Office Administration – 


Medical Billing & Coding Professional – 


Motorcycle, Marine & Power Equipment Service Tech 

Motorcycle, Marine & Power Equipment 

Service Tech – AAS .................................. 112 

Harley-Davidson® Option – AAS ........................ 113 


Service Technology – Certificate of Proficiency ......... 114 

Multimedia Design & Production 

Digital Design – AAS Transfer Degree .................... 115 

Video and Web Production – AAS Transfer Degree ........ 117 

Digital Publishing – Certificate of Proficiency ............. 118 

Video and Web Production – Certificate of Proficiency .... 119 

Web and Mobile Design – Certificate of Proficiency ....... 120 

Digital Audio/Video editing – Certificate of Completion ... 121 

Illustrator/Photoshop Specialty – 


Digital Publishing Specialty – Certificate of Completion ... 122 

Web Page Development – Certificate of Completion ...... 122 

Web Server Applications – Certificate of Completion ...... 123 

Web and Mobile Design Specialty – 


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Nursing 

Pre-Nursing DTA/MRP .................................. 25 

Nursing – AAS Transfer Degree .......................... 124 

Practical Nursing – Certificate of Proficiency .............. 126 

Nursing Assistant – Certificate of Completion ............ 127 

Occupational Therapy Assistant 

Occupational Therapy Assistant – AAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 

Physical Therapist Assistant 

Physical Therapist Assistant – AAS ...................... 130 

Social & Human Services 

Social & Human Services – AAS ......................... 131 

Social & Human Services – Certificate of Proficiency ...... 132 

Language Interpreting Services – 


Technology 

Technology DTA/MRP ................................... 29 

Welding Technology 

Welding Technology – AAS .............................. 134 

Welding Technology – Certificate of Proficiency .......... 135 

Wine 

Beverage Management – Certificate of Completion ...... 136 

Wine Business – Certificate of Completion ............... 136 

High School Programs 

Lake Washington Technical Academy .................... 137 

Running Start .......................................... 137 

General Education Development ........................ 137 

High School Completion ................................ 137 

Tech Prep .............................................. 138 

Gateway to College ..................................... 138 

Extended Learning 

Extended Learning ..................................... 138 

Continuing Education .................................. 138 

Corporate Education and Customized Education ......... 139 

Global Program and Partnerships 

International Programs ................................. 139 

International High School Completion Program .......... 141 

3 SUPPORT SERVICES FOR STUDENTS 

Academic Skills Center .................................. 144 

Advising ............................................... 144 

Assessment ............................................ 144 

Basic Food, Employment & Training ...................... 145 

Counseling ............................................ 145 

Disability Support Services .............................. 145 

Job Search Assistance .................................. 146 

Opportunity Grant Program ............................. 147 

Student Conduct Code ................................. 148 

TRiO Student Support Services Projects .................. 148 

WorkFirst Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 



Worker Retraining ...................................... 148 

Student Programs ...................................... 149 

4 ENROLLMENT SERVICES 

Admissions ............................................ 152 

Degree- or Certificate-Seeking Students ................. 152 

Transferring Courses .................................... 153 

Prior Learning Assessment .............................. 154 

Transfer Rights & Responsibilities ........................ 155 

Registration ............................................ 156 

Student Records ....................................... 157 

5 TUITION AND FINANCIAL AID 

Tuition and Fees ........................................ 160 

Student Payment Plan ................................. 160 

Refund Policy .......................................... 161 

2013-2014 Tuition Rates ................................ 162 

Financial Aid ........................................... 164 

Veterans Benefits ....................................... 165 

Financial Aid Programs ................................. 166 

Maintaining Eligibility for Financial Aid .................. 167 

6 ACADEMIC INFORMATION 

General Requirements for Degrees and Certificates ....... 170 

eLearning .............................................. 172 

Cooperative Education ................................. 173 

Developmental Education Services ...................... 173 

Adult Basic Education .................................. 173 

General Education Development ........................ 173 

English As A Second Language .......................... 173 

High School Programs .................................. 173 

Credits and Credit Load ................................. 174 

Full- and Part-Time Student Status ....................... 174 

Graduation ............................................ 174 

Grading ............................................... 174 

Honors ................................................ 177 

Program Closure ....................................... 177 

7 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 

Key to Course Prefixes .................................. 180 

Key to Course Descriptions .............................. 181 

Course Descriptions .................................... 181 

8 DIRECTORY 

College Calendar 2013-2014 ............................ 228 

Faculty ................................................ 229 

Administrators and Support Staff ........................ 232 

College Phone Numbers ................................ 233 

Index .................................................. 234 

Maps .................................................. 238 

Credits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 

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OUR MISSION 

TO PREPARE 

STUDENTS 

FOR TODAY’S 

Core Themes 

In support of our mission, the following core themes state the 

essential work done at LWIT: 

PATHWAYS 

Lake Washington Institute of 

Technology is accessible to the 

community by providing multiple 

entrance points and educational 

pathways. The college is a conduit 

for students to upgrade their skills, 

transition into new careers, or 

further their education and training. 

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT 

At Lake Washington Institute of 

Technology, students gain the skills 

and knowledge needed to achieve 

their educational goals and to 

participate in the workforce. 

EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT 


Technology forms partnerships 

with governmental and community 

organizations, educational 

institutions, business, and labor 

in order to effectively support the 

Institution’s mission. 

COLLEGE COMMUNITY 


Technology provides a safe, 

supported and engaging learning 

environment for students and work 

environment for faculty and staff. 

CAREERS AND 

TOMORROW’S 

OPPORTUNITIES 

Lake Washington Institute of Technology provides equal opportunity in education and 

employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity; creed; color; 

national origin; sex; marital status; sexual orientation; age; religion; the presence of any 

sensory, mental, or physical disability; genetic information; or whether a disabled veteran 

or Vietnam era veteran in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 

Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act 

of 1973, Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Age Discrimination Act. 

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries 

regarding the non-discrimination policies: 

Title IX Coordinator / Affirmative Action Officer / 504 Coordinator 

Lake Washington Institute of Technology, 11605 132nd Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034, 

v: (425) 739-8212 

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LAKE WASHINGTON 

INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY 

Founded in 1949, Lake Washington Institute of 

Technology (LWIT), formerly Lake Washington Technical 

College, is one of Washington State’s 34 two-year 

public community and technical institutions of higher 

education. We offer affordable professional and 

technical training for today’s job market. LWIT now offers 

training in more than 40 areas of study, exceeding 130 

professional/technical degree and certificate options, 

including a four-year degree: the Bachelor of Technology 

in Applied Design. Our training options include: 

Bachelor & 

Transfer Degrees 


Business & Service 

Computer/Information 



ABOUT LAKE WASHINGTON 

INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY 

Energy & Technology 

Food & Hospitality 

Health & Fitness 

Manufacturing 

Transportation 


The college currently has more than 350 experienced faculty 

members and serves more than 7,900 students every year. 

Centrally located in Washington State’s high tech corridor, 

we offer two locations, a main campus in Kirkland and a 

branch campus near Marymoor Park in Redmond. 

LWIT features small class sizes, highly-skilled faculty, 

and hands-on training utilizing the modern equipment 

students will use in actual job environments. Our 

programs provide you with high-tech, comprehensive 

training designed to keep you in constant demand and 

open doors to numerous career opportunities. Whether 

you recently graduated high school, are looking to take 

your skills to a new level, want to begin a new career, or 

expand your education with a Bachelor of Technology in 

Applied Design degree, LWIT provides a pathway to get 

you the skills you need to quickly find a well-paying job 

in a high-demand field. 

ACCREDITATION 

Lake Washington Institute of Technology is accredited by 

the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 

at the associate degree level and at the baccalaureate 

degree level. 

Northwest Commission on Colleges 

and Universities (NWCCU) 

8060 165 th Avenue NE, Suite 100 

Redmond, WA 98052-3981 

SPECIALIZED PROGRAM ACCREDITATIONS 

AND CERTIFICATIONS 

Several of Lake Washington’s technical programs 

receive accreditation or certification status from state 

and national organizations: 

Automotive 


and Dental Hygiene 

Certified Nursing 

Assistant 

Culinary Arts 

Funeral Service 

Education 

Massage Therapy 


Motorcycle, Marine, 

& Power Equipment 

Occupational 

Therapy Assistant 

Physical Therapist 

Assistant 

Registered Nursing 

www.lwtech.edu/about_lwit 

National Automotive Technicians 

Education Foundation 

Commission on Dental 

Accreditation 

Washington State Department 

of Social and Human Services/ 


of Health 

American Culinary Federation 

American Board of Funeral 

Service Education 


of Health – Board of Massage 

Commission on Accreditation 

of Allied Health Programs 

Equipment and Engine Training 

Council Certification 

Accreditation Council for 

Occupational Therapy Education 

(ACOTE) 

Commission on Accreditation in 

Physical Therapy Education 


of Health 

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ABOUT LAKE WASHINGTON 

INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY continued 

www.lwtech.edu/about_lwit 

LAKE WASHINGTON COLLEGE FOUNDATION 

(425) 739-8134 or email foundation@lwtech.edu 

Lake Washington College Foundation support’s Lake 

Washington Institute of Technology’s educational 

excellence. The Foundation is dedicated to increasing 

student access and success at LWIT through raising funds, 

building partnerships, and advocating for students and 

the college. The Foundation offers scholarships and also 

provides emergency financial assistance to students with 

pressing needs through the Student Emergency Fund, 

which is administered by the Financial Aid Director. The 

Lake Washington College Foundation currently manages 

a variety of accounts and endowments on behalf of 

generous donors and college departments for the benefit 

of students and programs. 

A volunteer board of directors comprised of 

representatives of community, business, industry, 

and education leaders governs the Lake Washington 

College Foundation. For more information on the Lake 

Washington College Foundation office, please visit 

www.lwtech.edu/foundation. 

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY 

Lake Washington Institute of Technology directly serves the 

communities of Kirkland, Redmond, Bellevue, Kenmore, 

Mercer Island, Bothell, Woodinville, Carnation, Duvall, 

North Bend, Fall City, Sammamish, Issaquah, Snoqualmie, 

Skykomish, Clyde Hill, and Medina. The college also 

serves students from outside our service area, as well as 

international students from around the world. 

The college’s main campus is located in the city of 

Kirkland, which is situated on the eastern shore of 

Lake Washington and has a population of more than 

81,000. The surrounding area offers numerous outdoor 

recreational opportunities and a wealth of diverse arts, 

entertainment and cultural attractions. Kirkland is located 

just 15 miles east of Seattle and less than an hour from 

the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. 

Kirkland has a strong local economy with a healthy mix 

of small business, corporate headquarters, light industrial 

and manufacturing, and a growing base of high-tech, 

biotech and home-based businesses. It is also close to the 

major employment centers of Seattle and Bellevue, and 

major employers such as Boeing, PACCAR, and Microsoft. 

WE GUARANTEE OUR GRADUATES 

www.lwtech.edu/enrollment/our_guarantee 

Lake Washington Institute of Technology guarantees that its 

graduates will have the job skills necessary for entry-level 

employment in the technical field for which they are trained. 

If an employer judges a graduate as lacking in skills 

identified as program competencies, up to 15 tuition-free 

credit hours of additional training will be provided. The 

guarantee will apply to students earning an Associate in 

Applied Science (AAS) degree, a Certificate of Proficiency 

or a Certificate of Completion awarded in December 

of 1999 or thereafter. Conditions which apply to this 

guarantee are as follows: 

1. The graduate must have earned the AAS degree, the 

Certificate of Proficiency or Certificate of Completion 

from Lake Washington Institute of Technology beginning 

December 1999 or thereafter and must have completed 

the graduation requirements within a five-year span. 

2. The graduate must be employed full-time in an area 

directly related to the area of program concentration 

within 12 months of graduation. 

3. The employer must certify in writing that the employee 

is lacking entry-level skills identified by the college as 

the exit-level program competencies and must specify 

the areas of deficiency within 90 days of the graduate’s 

initial employment. 


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www.lwtech.edu/enrollment/our_guarantee 

4. The employer, graduate, dean, adviser and appropriate 

faculty member will develop a written educational plan 

for retraining. Retraining will be limited to 15 credit 

hours related to the identified skill deficiency and to 

those classes regularly scheduled during the period 

covered by the retraining plan. 

5. All retraining must be completed within a calendar year 

from the time the educational plan is agreed upon. 

6. The graduate and/or employer are responsible for 

the cost of books, insurance, uniforms, fees and other 

course-related expenses. 

7. The guarantee does not imply that the graduate will 

pass any licensing or qualifying examination for a 

particular career. 

8. The student’s sole option through Lake Washington 

Institute of Technology to remedy skill deficiencies 

shall be limited to 15 credit hours of tuition-free 

coursework under conditions described above. 

9. Activation of the graduate guarantee program 

may be initiated by the graduate through contact 

with the registrar within 90 days of the graduate’s 

initial employment. 

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SELECTING A PROGRAM OF STUDY 

www.lwtech.edu/advising 

STARTING A NEW CAREER 

Deciding which career is best for you can be a very 

difficult decision. LWIT’s professional advisers and 

counselors are available to help you match your interests 

and abilities with the career that fits you best. The first 

step in starting your new career decision process is to 

take a self-inventory of what is most important to you. 

Below are some of the major things you need to consider: 

YOUR INTERESTS 

Your interests play an important role in career selection. 

When you enjoy what you do, you increase your chances for 

success because you find your work satisfying and fulfilling. 

YOUR SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

Identify what you are good at and then talk to others 

about your strengths. Your skills and abilities are the key 

to knowing yourself better and making a positive career 

decision. When you enter a program that features your 

strengths, class work will be easier for you. 

YOUR WORK STYLE 

Think about the kind of work structure and the kind of 

environment you want to work in. Consider the amount 

of responsibility you want and the amount of stress you 

can handle. These personal characteristics affect your 

career success. Think about whether you prefer to work 

alone or with others, be your own boss, work outdoors, 

work in a large company or a small business, or interact 

with the public. 

YOUR VALUES 

You make all kinds of personal value decisions–where to 

live, what to do for entertainment, what kind of clothes 

to wear or food to eat. Think about these choices and by 

assessing them, you will help identify the priorities in 

your life. 

YOUR LIFESTYLE 

The kind of career you choose can influence the kind of life 

you live. For example, some health care workers often work 

weekends, but they find the work rewarding and good for 

their self-esteem because it fulfills a personal value. 

ADVISING AND COUNSELING SERVICES 

The college’s counselors and advisers are available 

to offer academic, career, and personal counseling 

to students and prospective students. Appointments 

are available by calling Student Development at 

(425) 739-8300. Advising services are also available 

online, and at advising@lwtech.edu. 



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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

www.lwtech.edu/faqs 

CAN I TAKE JUST A FEW CLASSES OR 

SHORT-TERM TRAINING TO UPGRADE 

MY SKILLS? 

Yes. Lake Washington Institute of Technology offers a full 

range of technical higher education options, including 

individual classes, special short-term training programs, 

professional certification preparation and adult 

continuing education options. 

IS FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE? 

Yes. The college participates in many forms of financial 

aid, including scholarships, loans and work study 

opportunities. More financial aid information is available 

in the Financial Aid section of this catalog. 

WILL I RECEIVE PERSONAL ATTENTION 

FROM MY INSTRUCTORS? 

A commitment to individualized instruction is one of the 

aspects that sets Lake Washington Institute of Technology 

apart from others. Our college features small class sizes 

and personalized, one-one-one instruction from teachers 

who truly care about your success. 

WHAT OTHER EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS 

DO YOU OFFER? 

We offer online distance learning classes, adult basic 

education, English as a Second Language courses and 

adult high school completion courses. For the latest 

information on the college’s educational offerings, visit 

our Class Schedule section on the college website at 

www.lwtech.edu/classschedule or call (425) 739-8100 

to obtain a printed Class Schedule. 

HOW MUCH WILL MY EDUCATION COST? 

The answer depends upon the program you select, and 

whether you’re working toward a certificate, an AAS 

degree, our BTAD degree or just want to take a few 

skill-building classes. For more information on program 

costs, see the Tuition Rates at lwtech.edu/tuition. 

WHAT CREDENTIALS WILL I RECEIVE 

AT THE END OF MY PROGRAM? 

Lake Washington Institute of Technology offers programs 

of study that will lead to Associate in Applied Science 

(AAS), Associate in Applied Science-Transfer (AAS-T), 

Direct Transfer/Major Related Program (DTA/MRP) degree, 

Bachelor of Technology in Applied Design (BTAD), and 

Certificates of Completion and Proficiency. The length of 

time to completion varies depending on the program you 

choose and the number of classes you take each quarter. 

HOW CAN I BE SURE I’LL BE ABLE TO 

FIND A JOB IN THE CAREER AREA I SELECT? 

The college has some of the highest job placement rates 

of any college in the area, in part because of strong links 

with business and industry. While we cannot guarantee 

a job for every graduate, we make every effort to provide 

relevant training in areas with employment demand. 

WILL MY DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE BE 

RECOGNIZED AMONG POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS? 

Graduates of Lake Washington Institute of Technology 

have a high job placement rate because employers 

recognize their training and skills as valuable. Business 

and industry leaders serve on the college’s advisory 

committees to assure the training students receive is 

of the highest quality. 


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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS continued 

CAN I GET STARTED AT ANY TIME? 

Some programs permit students to enroll any quarter 

while others admit students once a year. To learn 

more about when a particular program is open for 

enrollment, please make an appointment with a student 

development adviser by calling (425) 739-8300. 

Placement testing is required for all students seeking 

degrees and certificates, and for students enrolling in 

English, math, and many technical classes. For more 

information, contact the assessment center at 

(425) 739-8115 or at www.lwtech.edu/assessment. 

HOW DO I FIND UPDATED INFORMATION? 

College staff have compiled and organized the 

material in this catalog to provide the reader with a 

comprehensive view of the programs and courses at Lake 

Washington Institute of Technology. It includes academic 

requirements and procedures necessary for admission 

and graduation. Information on programs and courses is 

arranged in alphabetical order. A listing by area of study 

is also available online. 

Because curriculum revisions and program changes 

may occur during the period the catalog is in 

circulation, students should contact the college for 

specific information. The quarterly Class Schedule gives 

information on courses offered, class hours, and class 

locations and has the latest calendar dates, fees and 

details on registration. 

Both the Lake Washington Institute of Technology 

programs of study web pages and the Class Schedule are 

regularly updated online at www.lwtech.edu, or you may 

obtain a copy by calling the college at (425) 739-8100. 

All announcements in the college catalog are subject 

to change without notice and do not constitute an 

agreement between Lake Washington Institute of 

Technology and the student. 

IS LAKE WASHINGTON INSTITUTE OF 

TECHNOLOGY AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE? 

Lake Washington Institute of Technology is accredited by 

the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 

at the associate degree level and at the baccalaureate 

degree level. 

Northwest Commission on Colleges 

and Universities (NWCCU) 

8060 165th Avenue NE, Suite 100, 

Redmond, WA 98052-3981 

www.lwtech.edu/faqs 

For information on specialized accreditations and 

certificates, see page 7. 

IS THERE A WAY I CAN WORK ON CAMPUS? 

Yes. Campus employment is available to students 

who qualify. Students are encouraged to register with 

the Employment Resource Center to find on-campus 

employment opportunities. Positions are available 

throughout campus through Financial Aid workstudy or 

Associated Student Government funded positions. If you 

are eligible for Financial Aid workstudy employment you 

will be notified by Financial Aid. If you are not eligible for 

Financial Aid, various campus departments will post their 

open positions with the Employment Resource Center or 

have information available in their department. Visit the 

Employment Resource Center and learn about possibilities. 

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12 2 0 1 3 - 2 0 1 4 • L A K E W A S H I N G T O N I N S T I T U T E O F T E C H N O L O G Y • C A T A L O G

Programs of Study 

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Programs by Area of Study 


ACADEMIC CORE REQUIREMENTS 

Mission ............................................. 15 

For Associate in Applied Science Degree .............. 15 

For Certificate. ...................................... 16 

GLOBAL OUTCOMES ................................ 17 

BACHELOR AND TRANSFER DEGREES 

Architectural Graphics Associate of 

Applied Science Transfer degree ................ 36 

Bachelor of Technology in Applied Design. ............ 18 

Business Direct Transfer Agreement/ 

Major Related Program degree. .............. 20-21 

Computer Security and Network Technician 

Associate in Applied Science Transfer degree . .... 58 

Construction Management 

Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Related 

Program degree. ............................ 22-23 

Digital Gaming and Media Associate of 


Electronics Technology Associate of 

Applied Science Transfer degree. ................ 78 

Elementary Education Direct Transfer 

Agreement/ Major Related 

Program degree. ............................... 24 

Engineering Graphics Associate of 


Engineering Technology Associate of 


Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer Associate 

of Applied Science Transfer degree .............. 96 

Information Technology Applications 

Development Associate of Applied 

Science Transfer degree ...................... 102 

Math Education Direct Transfer Agreement/ 

Major Related Program degree. ................. 27 

Multimedia Design and Production 

Digital Design Associate of Applied 

Science Transfer degree ................... 115-116 

Nursing Associate in Applied Science 

Transfer degree. ........................... 124-125 

Pre-Nursing Direct Transfer Agreement/ 


Technology Direct Transfer Agreement/ 


Video and Web Production Associate of 

Applied Science Transfer degree .............. 117 

APPLIED DESIGN 

Architectural Graphics. ........................... 36-38 


Civil Engineering Graphics ....................... 55-56 

Digital Gaming and Media ........................... 70 

Engineering Graphics. ............................ 87-90 

Engineering Graphics Technician ..................... 88 

Multimedia Design & Production. ............... 115-123 

Video and Web Production. ........................ 119 

BUSINESS & SERVICE 

Accounting ...................................... 31-35 

Business Administration Support. ................. 48-54 

Business DTA/MRP. ............................... 20-21 

Early Childhood Education. ....................... 71-76 

Environmental Horticulture ....................... 93-94 

Funeral Service Education. ........................ 98-99 

Human Resource Management. .................... 100 

Social & Human Services. ....................... 131-133 

COMPUTER/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 

Architectural Graphics. ........................... 36-38 


Civil Engineering Graphics ........................ 55-56 

Computer Security & Network Technician .......... 57-60 

Digital Gaming and Media ........................... 70 

Engineering Graphics. ............................ 87-90 

Engineering Graphics Technician ..................... 88 


Applications Development . ................ 101-103 

Multimedia Design & Production. ............... 115-123 

Video and Web Production. ........................ 119 

ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY 

Energy & Science Technician. ...................... 72–76 

Engineering Technology .......................... 91-92 

Technology DTA/MRP. ............................ 29-30 

FOOD & HOSPITALITY 

Baking Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 

Culinary Arts. .................................... 61-62 

Wine Certificates .................................. 136 

HEALTH & FITNESS 

Dental Assistant. ................................. 63-64 

Dental Hygiene. .................................. 65-66 

Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer ................. 95-97 

Funeral Service Education. ........................ 98-99 

Massage Practitioner ........................... 106-107 

Medical Assisting. .............................. 108-110 

Medical Billing & Coding Professional. ............ 111 

Nursing. ....................................... 124-127 

Occupational Therapy Assistant ................. 128-129 

Physical Therapist Assistant ........................ 130 

Pre-Nursing DTA/MRP. ........................... 25-26 

MANUFACTURING 

Building & Plant Maintenance Technology. ......... 46-47 

Electronics Technology. ........................... 77-81 

Engineering Technology .......................... 91-92 

Machine Technology. ........................... 104-105 

Welding Technology. ........................... 134-135 

TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY 

Auto Collision Repair Technician. .................. 39-41 

Auto Repair Technician. ........................... 42-44 

Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician. ............. 67-69 


Service Tech. ................................... 112-114 

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Programs of Study 2 

Academic Core Requirements 

www.lwtech.edu/academiccore 

MISSION 

The Academic Core program at Lake Washington Institute of Technology helps our students develop foundational skills in 

written and oral communication, quantitative reasoning, social science, and the humanities. These skills prepare students 

for success in technical programs and careers, cultivate critical thinking, and foster the values of life-long learning. 

The Academic Core Department supports student skill development in the global outcomes areas of communication, 

critical thinking, and intercultural appreciation. For more information on the global outcomes program, please see page 17. 

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE 

Applicable course list to satisfy Academic Core Requirements for the AAS degree: 

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 

Students who complete required courses in the Written 

Communication distribution area will write clear, coherent, 

and well-organized prose; employ critical thinking in 

evaluating and expressing ideas; and demonstrate effective 

use of sources following accepted academic conventions. 

DEPARTMENT 

COURSES ACCEPTED 

ENGL& 101, 102, 235 

HUMANITIES 

Humanities distribution courses examine the creativity, 

expressiveness, historical perspective, social interaction, 

and aesthetics of people and societies. Emphasis is 

placed on creating, interpreting, performing, and valuing 

creativity in art, dance, film, history, language, literature, 

music, philosophy, religious thought, story-telling, and 

theater. Students who complete Humanities distribution 

courses will demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary, 

concepts, historical perspectives and progress, and 

materials, techniques, and methods of intellectual inquiry 

central to the selected Humanities course of study. 

DEPARTMENT 

ART& 100 

ART 

ASL& 121, 122 

CHIN& 121, 122 


CMST& 210, 220, 230 

ENGL& 111 

HUM 110, 215 

HIST& 146 

KREA& 121, 122 

SPAN& 121, 122, 123 

102, 103, 111, 112, 113, 121, 124, 

201, 202, 203, 205, 255, 256, 257 

QUANTITATIVE REASONING 

Students who successfully complete courses in the 

Quantitative Reasoning distribution area will be able 

to gather, organize, and interpret data; develop and 

use mathematical models to describe and to evaluate 

physical situations; and communicate ideas succinctly 

using mathematical abstraction. 

DEPARTMENT 


MATH 102, 103, 111, 131, 145, 147, 220 

MATH& 107, 141, 142, 146, 148, 151, 152 

PHIL& 120 

SOCIAL SCIENCE 

Students who complete required courses in the Social 

Science distribution area will be able to explain at 

least one social science theory; describe methods used 

in social science research; analyze social issues and 

problems in the context of social science; and articulate 

the importance and influence of diversity within and 

among cultures and societies. 

DEPARTMENT 

BUS& 101 

CJ& 101 

EDUC& 205 

ECON& 201, 202 


PSYC& 100, 200, 220 

SOC 260 

SOC& 101 




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www.lwtech.edu/academiccore 

CERTIFICATE 

Applicable course list to satisfy Academic Core Requirements for the certificate: 



Students who complete required courses in the Written 

Communication distribution area will write clear, 

coherent, and well-organized prose; employ critical 

thinking in evaluating and expressing ideas; and 

demonstrate effective use of sources following accepted 

academic conventions. 

DEPARTMENT 

BUSA 103 


ENGL 092, 093, 100 

ENGL& 101, 102, 235 

QUANTITATIVE REASONING 

Students who successfully complete courses in the 

Quantitative Reasoning distribution area will be able 

to gather, organize and interpret data; develop and 

use mathematical models to describe and to evaluate 

physical situations; and communicate ideas succinctly 

using mathematical abstraction. 

DEPARTMENT 

BUSA 100 

MATH 


080, 081, 090, 098, 099,102, 103, 

111, 131, 145, 147, 220 

MATH& 107, 141, 142, 146, 148, 151, 152 

PHIL& 120 

SOCIAL SCIENCE 

Students who complete required courses in the Social 

Science distribution area will be able to explain at 

least one social science theory; describe methods used 

in social science research; analyze social issues and 

problems in the context of social science; and articulate 

the importance and influence of diversity within and 

among cultures and societies. 

DEPARTMENT 

BUS& 101 

CJ& 101 

EDUC& 205 

ECON& 201, 202 

PSYC 099 


PSYC& 100, 200, 220 

SOC 260 

SOC& 101 

NOTE: Students enrolled in CSNT, Electronics, Architectural 

Graphics, or Engineering Graphics, must complete MATH 

090 or higher to receive credit. 

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Global Outcomes 

www.lwtech.edu/global_outcomes 

All programs at Lake Washington Institute of Technology provide students with workplace skills that include 

communication, critical thinking, intercultural appreciation, teamwork, and technical and information literacy. 

Each program includes coursework used to assess student performance in these global outcomes: 

COMMUNICATION 

Understand, interpret, and respond appropriately to 

information conveyed in verbal, non-verbal, written, and 

symbolic ways using a variety of formats. 

CRITICAL THINKING 

Gather and evaluate information, draw inferences, arrive 

at conclusions, and create solutions based on objective 

analysis of the evidence. 

INTERCULTURAL APPRECIATION 

Recognize, interpret and respond to the differences and 

commonalities among people in the workplace and the 

learning environment. These cultural differences and 

commonalities include, but are not limited to: ethnicity, 

age, gender, ability, life experiences, economics, family 

situation, race, and sexual orientation. 


TEAMWORK 

Work cooperatively in a group to advance a common goal. 

TECHNICAL AND INFORMATION LITERACY 

Choose the appropriate tools to locate, effectively gather 

and evaluate required information. 


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Bachelor of Technology in Applied Design 

www.lwtech.edu/btad 


APPLIED DESIGN 

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (BTAD) 

90 CREDITS 

Admission Date: Fall 

The Bachelor of Technology in Applied Design prepares 

students to lead and collaborate with teams of creative 

and technical professionals. Graduates will able to 

produce quality design solutions using technology 

effectively. They will be prepared to manage teams 

and projects, and create competitive advantages for 

business enterprises. 

Bachelor of Technology in Applied Design graduates will: 

demonstrate ability to actively participate in 

and lead a team through a creative process in an 

organizational setting 

possess a broad theoretical knowledge of a range of 

design disciplines 

develop a personal design aesthetic that informs and 

enriches a student’s future contributions to the field 

demonstrate mastery in some and familiarity with 

many tools, techniques, and technologies associated 

with design and its applications in the workplace 

speak, write and present effectively, leveraging 

technology to enhance communications 

identify important business processes, economic 

factors, and considerations in operating or managing a 

business or team within a business 

employ creative and critical thinking to enhance 

problem solving 

employ sound principles of organizational behavior 

exhibit analytical thought, informed judgment, ethical 

behavior, and an appreciation for diversity 

demonstrate critical thinking, intercultural 

appreciation, teamwork, information and technical 

literacy, and communication skills 

It is the student’s responsibility to discuss sequencing and 

work out their individual schedule with a counselor or 

adviser. Any developmental coursework a student may be 

required to complete may increase the program length. 

PREREQUISITES 

Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in a design-related field, 

including 5 college-level credits each: English Composition, 

Quantitative Reasoning, Social Science, and Humanities. 

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 

APDZ 310 Intro to Applied Design. ........................5 

APDZ 312 Design Theory II. ...............................5 

APDZ 321 The Business of Design .........................5 

APDZ 331 Managing Creativity & Innovation. ..............5 

APDZ 332 Entrepreneurship & Design .....................5 

APDZ 441 Project Management. ..........................5 

APDZ 451 Design Team Practicum. ........................5 

APDZ 461 Senior Capstone Project ........................5 

CMST 302 Mass Communication ..........................5 

ENGL 335 Technical Writing for Designers. .................5 

HUM 311 Design Theory .................................5 

MATH 341 Mathematics of Design. ........................5 

PHIL 321 Ethics of Design. ...............................5 

PSYC 441 Psychology of Creativity. .......................5 

STEC 351 Principles of Sustainability. .....................5 

Any lab science ................................5 

TECHNICAL ELECTIVES – 5 CREDITS 

Any approved upper division electives including: 

APDZ 333 Applied Design Technology. ....................5 

APDZ 334 Applied Design Theory .........................5 

APDZ 335 Intro to Computational Design. .................5 

APDZ 381 Theory of Interactivity. .........................5 

APDZ 382 Brand Communication & Marketing. ............5 

APDZ 497 Design Practice Internship. ...................1-5 

ART 324 Printmaking for Designers. .....................5 

TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS ............................90 

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www.lwtech.edu/btad 

APPLIED DESIGN ENTREPRENEURSHIP 

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION 

18 CREDITS 

Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring 

The Design Entrepreneurship certificate prepares 

designers to become entrepreneurs or manage a design 

or technical team. 

PREREQUISITES 

Design-related associate or bachelor degree, OR any 

associate or bachelor degree with two years design 

industry experience. Portfolio review and instructor 

permission required for admission. 


APDZ 331 Managing Creativity & Innovation. ..............5 

APDZ 332 Entrepreneurship & Design .....................5 

APDZ 361 Design Research Project. .......................3 

APDZ 441 Project Management. ..........................5 


DESIGN METHODOLOGY AND INNOVATION 


18 CREDITS 


The Design Methodology certificate prepares students who 

hold a design-related degree or have significant design 

industry experience for job transitions, skill upgrades, and 

continuing industry education to remain current in their 

field by learning current and new best practices. 

PREREQUISITES 

Design-related associate or bachelor degree, OR any 

associate or bachelor degree with two years design 

industry experience. Portfolio review and instructor 

permission required for admission. 


APDZ 310 Intro to Applied Design. ........................5 

APDZ 312 Design Theory II. ...............................5 

APDZ 361 Design Research Project. .......................3 

HUM 311 Design Theory .................................5 




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Business DTA/MRP 

www.lwtech.edu/business_dta_mrp 


ASSOCIATE IN BUSINESS DTA/MRP 

90 CREDITS 

Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer 

The Associate in Business DTA/MRP degree is a pathway 

for students planning to prepare for various business 

majors at universities in Washington. This agreement 

meets all the requirements of Washington’s Direct Transfer 

Agreement. This agreement is between the baccalaureate 

institutions offering a bachelor’s of science or bachelor’s 

of arts in business administration including accounting, 

management, and management information systems. 

Baccalaureate institutions that are party to this agreement 

are: CWU, EWU, UW (all campuses), WSU (all campuses), 

Gonzaga, Heritage, PLU, SMU, SPU, SU, and WWU. 

Business DTA/MRP graduates will: 

describe and discuss the measurement of economic 

performance, national income accounting, aggregate 

supply and demand, fiscal policy, money creation/ 

Federal Reserve system, monetary policy, inflation, 

and unemployment 

analyze resource and income distribution, assess 

consumer and business behavior, and evaluate price 

determination and production cost 

recognize the social and behavioral nature of law and the 

structure and function of the American legal system and to 

assess and articulate basic legal principles and processes 

analyze and evaluate accounting information as part of 

the control, planning, and decision-making processes 

describe and discuss functions and their graphs, linear 

programming, matrices, combinatorics, logic, statistics, 

and the applications of math to finance and economics 

recognize applications of differential and integral 

calculus to business problems 

demonstrate communication, intercultural 


literacy, and critical thinking 

meet Social Science, Humanities, Written Communication, 

and Quantitative Reasoning distribution area outcomes 

Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not offer 

every course each quarter. It is the student’s responsibility 

to consult the Class Schedule and work out an individual 

schedule with a counselor or adviser. Any developmental 

coursework a student may be required to complete may 

increase the program length. 

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COMMUNICATION SKILLS – 10 CREDITS 

ENGL& 101 English Composition I ..........................5 

ENGL& 102 English Composition II. .........................5 

-OR- 

ENGL& 235 Technical Writing. ..............................5 

QUANTITATIVE REASONING – 10 CREDITS 

MATH 145 Finite Mathematics for Business. ................5 

MATH& 148 Business Calculus ..............................5 

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NATURAL SCIENCES – 15 CREDITS 

MATH& 146 Statistics. ......................................5 

Please select 10 credits from the list below 

BIOL& 175 Human Biology w/Lab. .........................5 

BIOL& 211 Cellular Biology. ...............................5 

BIOL& 241 Human A & P 1. ................................6 

BIOL& 242 Human A & P 2. ................................6 

BIOL& 260 Microbiology ..................................5 

CHEM& 121 Intro to Chemistry. .............................5 

CHEM& 131 Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry. ..........5 

CHEM& 161 General Chemistry with Lab I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 

PHYS& 114 General Physics I w/Lab. ........................5 

SOCIAL SCIENCES – 15 CREDITS 

ECON& 201 Micro Economics. ..............................5 

ECON& 202 Macro Economics ..............................5 


PSYC& 100 General Psychology ............................5 

PSYC& 200 Lifespan Psychology. ...........................5 

SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology. ......................5 

3 

BUSINESS COURSE WORK – 20 CREDITS 

ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I. ......................5 

ACCT& 202 Principles of Accounting II ......................5 

ACCT& 203 Principles of Accounting III. .....................5 

3 BUS& 201 Business Law ..................................5 


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HUMANITIES – 15 CREDITS 

Please select 15 credits from the following list – (no more than 10 

credits per discipline area) 

ART& 100 Art Appreciation...........................................................5 

ART 102 Beginning Two-Dimensional Design.......................5 

ART 111 Beginning Painting for Non Art Majors...................5 

ART 112 Intermediate Painting for Non Art Majors..............5 

ART 113 Advanced Painting for Non Art Majors...................5 

ART 121 Introduction to Drawing.............................................5 

ART 124 Introduction to Printmaking......................................5 

ART 205 Human Life Drawing....................................................5 

CMST& 210 Interpersonal Communication..................................5 

CMST& 220 Introduction to Public Speaking...............................5 

CMST& 230 Small Group Communication....................................5 

(no more than 5 credits per world language) 

ASL& 121 American Sign Language I.........................................5 

ASL& 122 American Sign Language II........................................5 

CHIN& 121 Chinese I..........................................................................5 

CHIN& 122 Chinese II........................................................................5 

KREA& 121 Korean I...........................................................................5 

KREA& 122 Korean II..........................................................................5 

SPAN& 121 Spanish I..........................................................................5 

SPAN& 122 Spanish II........................................................................5 

SPAN& 123 Spanish III.......................................................................5 

5 

ELECTIVES – 5 CREDITS 

Select courses appropriate for intended major and intended 

bachelor’s institution. 


1 To meet EWU requirements, the 2nd English Composition 

course must be ENGL& 102. 

2 Students intending to pursue the manufacturing 

management major at WWU should consult WWU 

regarding the selection of natural science courses required 

for admission to the major. 

3 Universities with a lower division Business Law 

requirement: UW (all campuses), WSU (all campuses) 

EWU, CWU, WWU, Gonzaga, SMU, SPU, Whitworth. 

Heritage, PLU, SU, and Walla Walla University do not 

require a lower division Business Law course and agree to 

accept the course taken as part of the degree as a lower 

division elective, but generally not as an equivalent to the 

course required at the upper division. 

4 Students intending to pursue the international business 

major should consult their potential transfer institutions 

regarding the level of world language required for 

admission to the major. Five credits in world language may 

apply to the Humanities requirement. 

5 Fully transferable as defined by receiving institution. 



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Construction Management DTA/MRP 

www.lwtech.edu/constructionmgmt_dtamrp 


ASSOCIATE IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 

DTA/MRP 

90 CREDITS 


The Associate in Construction Management DTA/MRP 

degree is a pathway for students planning transfer to CWU, 

UW, and WSU for a major in Construction Management 

(American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) 

accredited programs http://www.acce-hq.org/index.htm. 

It also provides information for transfer to EWU’s BS in 

Technology, Construction Management. 

Construction DTA/MRP graduates will: 

use the scientific method to analyze natural 

phenomena and acquire skills to evaluate authenticity 

of data/information relative to the natural world 

apply mathematical knowledge through calculus 

define the basic concepts of Introductory 

Mechanical Physics 

describe fundamentals of engineering graphics 

including: terminology, media, line conventions, 

scaling, sketching, geometric construction, isometric 

drawing, and basic orthographic projection, as defined 

in ASME and AIA standards 

demonstrate knowledge of basic AutoCAD or Solid 

Works for Engineering skills 




meet Social Science, Humanities, Written 

Communication, and Quantitative Reasoning 

distribution area outcomes 







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ENGL& 101 English Composition I..................................................5 

ENGL& 102 English Composition II 1 ...............................................5 

-OR- 

ENGL& 235 Technical Writing...........................................................5 


MATH& 151 Calculus I.........................................................................5 

MATH& 152 Calculus II........................................................................5 

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GEOL& 101 Intro Physical Geology.................................................5 

PHYS& 114 General Physics I w/Lab...............................................5 

Please select 5-20 credits from the list below (up to 15 credits can 

be used as electives) 

BIOL& 175 Human Biology w/Lab.................................................5 

BIOL& 211 Cellular Biology..............................................................5 

BIOL& 241 Human A & P 1...............................................................6 

BIOL& 242 Human A & P 2...............................................................6 

BIOL& 260 Microbiology..................................................................5 

CHEM& 121 Intro to Chemistry.........................................................5 

CHEM& 131 Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry....................5 

CHEM& 161 General Chemistry with Lab I.....................................5 

ENVS& 101 Intro to Environmental Science.................................5 

MATH& 146 Statistics..........................................................................5 

PHYS& 115 General Physics II w/Lab..............................................5 


BUS& 201 Business Law..................................................................5 

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ECON& 201 Micro Economics...........................................................5 

-AND/OR- 

ECON& 202 Macro Economics..........................................................5 

Please select 5-10 credits from the list below 

PSYC& 100 General Psychology......................................................5 

PSYC& 200 Lifespan Psychology.....................................................5 

SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology...........................................5 


CMST& 220 Introduction to Public Speaking...............................5 



ART& 100 Art Appreciation............................................................5 

ART 102 Beginning Two-Dimensional Design........................5 

ART 111 Beginning Painting for Non Art Majors...................5 

ART 112 Intermediate Painting for Non Art Majors..............5 

ART 113 Advanced Painting for Non Art Majors....................5 


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Construction Management DTA/MRP continued 

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ART 121 Introduction to Drawing.............................................5 

ART 124 Introduction to Printmaking......................................5 

ART 201 Survey of Western Art–Ancient.................................5 

ART 202 Survey of Western Art–Medieval & Ren...................5 

ART 205 Human Life Drawing....................................................5 

CMST& 210 Interpersonal Communication...................................5 

CMST& 230 Small Group Communication.....................................5 

ASL& 121 American Sign Language I..........................................5 

ASL& 122 American Sign Language II.........................................5 

CHIN& 121 Chinese I..........................................................................5 

CHIN& 122 Chinese II.........................................................................5 

HUM 215 Multicultural America..................................................5 

KREA& 121 Korean I............................................................................5 

KREA& 122 Korean II...........................................................................5 

SPAN& 121 Spanish I..........................................................................5 

SPAN& 122 Spanish II.........................................................................5 

SPAN& 123 Spanish III........................................................................5 

4 

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT COURSE WORK – 15 CREDITS 

ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I...........................................5 

ACCT& 202 Principles of Accounting II..........................................5 

Additional credits depending on future institution - 5 credits 

ACCT& 203 Principles of Accounting III.........................................5 

ENGR& 111 Engineering Graphics I.................................................5 

ENGR& 112 Engineering Graphics II................................................5 

5 


Depending on institution transferring to (select courses appropriate 

for intended major and intended bachelor’s institution). 

RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES 

ARGT 111 Architectural Print Reading I......................................2 

ARGT 121 Architectural Graphics.................................................4 

ARGT 131 Revit Architecture I......................................................4 

CHEM& 161 General Chemistry with Lab I.....................................5 

ENG 132 Mechanics-Statics & Dynamics..................................5 

ENGT 131 AutoCAD I........................................................................4 

ENVS& 101 Introduction to Environmental Science...................5 

MATH& 146 Statistics..........................................................................5 

MATH& 141 Precalculus I....................................................................5 

MATH& 142 Precalculus II...................................................................5 

MATH& 152 Calculus II........................................................................5 

PHYS& 115 General Physics II w/ Lab.............................................5 


1 

CWU requires ENGL& 102 for program acceptance. 

2 

UW: 20 credits - MATH& 146, and PHYS& 161 or PHYS& 222, 

and 10 additional quarter credits in natural sciences/math 

WSU: 10 credits - MATH& 152, and PHYS& 115 or PHYS& 222 

CWU: 10 credits - MATH& 152 and CHEM& 161 

EWU: 5 credits - CHEM& 161 

3 

WSU requires both ECON& 201 and 202. 

4 

UW: 8 credits - 5 credits ACCT& 203 and 3 credits of 

Architectural CAD or Engineering graphics ENGR& 114 or 

ENGR& 121 a course that includes 3-D graphics such as 

AutoCAD or SolidWorks. 

WSU, CWU & EWU: Recommend 3 quarter credits of 

Architectural CAD or Engineering graphics. Course is not 

required, however, students may select 3 credits for the 

recommended electives list that best fit their future university. 

5 

Other college-level courses, of which a maximum of 5 credits 

may be in college-level courses as defined by the community 

college and the remainder, shall be fully transferable as defined 

by the receiving institution. 

Transfer Credits Required by Receiving Institution 

Credits by Institution UW WSU CWU EWU 

Communications & 

Quantitative 

Humanities & 

Social Science 

10, 5 10, 5 10, 5 10, 5 

15, 15 15, 15 15, 15 15, 15 

Natural Science 30 20 20 15 

Major Specific 18 13 13 13 

Electives 2 12 12 17 

Minimum degree total 95 90 90 90 

Maximum transferable 

credits 

95 95 105 105 



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Elementary Education DTA/MRP 

www.lwtech.edu/elemedu_dtamrp 


ASSOCIATE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION 

DTA/MRP 

90 CREDITS 


The Elementary Education DTA/MRP degree is designed 

to meet the general education requirements that prepare 

students for entrance into a baccalaureate degree 

program in education for universities in Washington. 

The Elementary Education DTA/MRP initially prepares 

students who eventually plan on to teaching in K-8 

public and private schools. With this degree, students 

will have completed most or all of the lower-division, 

general education requirements typically required 

within a bachelor’s degree. This agreement meets all the 

requirements of Washington’s Direct Transfer Agreement. 

Elementary Education DTA/MRP graduates will: 

explain the central concepts, foundation, theories and 

frameworks of professional teaching 

identify interpersonal and cultural communication 

techniques that foster active learning, dialogue, 

collaboration, and positive interaction and 

relationships with peers, school officials, agencies, 

parents and community partners 

identify and apply a variety of instructional strategies 

and methods that address individual learners and 

learning styles 

demonstrate critical thinking, teamwork, 

communication, global and cultural awareness, and 

technical and information literacy skills 










. 

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS – 10 CREDITS 


ENGL& 102 English Composition II ........................5 


MATH& 107 Math in Society ................................5 




-OR- 


GEOL& 101 Intro Physical Geology. .........................5 


-OR- 




HIST& 126 World Civilization ..............................5 

Please select 10 credits from the list below: 




ELEMENTARY EDUCATION COURSE WORK – 10 CREDITS 

EDUC& 205 Introduction to Education ......................5 

HUM 215 Multicultural America ..........................5 




CMST& 220 Introduction to Public Speaking. ................5 

HIST& 146 US History I. ...................................5 


ART& 100 Art Appreciation ...............................5 

ART 102 Beginning Two-Dimensional Design. ............5 

ART 111 Beginning Painting for Non Art Majors. ..........5 

ART 112 Intermediate Painting for Non Art Majors. .......5 

ART 113 Advanced Painting for Non Art Majors. ..........5 

ART 121 Introduction to Drawing. .......................5 

ART 124 Introduction to Printmaking ....................5 

ART 201 Survey of Western Art – Ancient. ................5 

ART 202 Survey of Western Art – Medieval & Ren .........5 

ART 205 Human Life Drawing ...........................5 


Up to 10 additional credits of which all must be in college-level 

courses as defined by the technical institute or as accepted as fully 

transferable as defined by the state system. 


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Pre-Nursing DTA/MRP 

www.lwtech.edu/elemedu_dtamrp 

ASSOCIATE IN PRE-NURSING DTA/MRP 

92 CREDITS 


This pathway offers a broad selection of academic 

courses which prepare students for upper division 

coursework leading to the Bachelor of Science, Nursing 

degree (Entry-to-practice/basic BSN). Pre-nursing 

graduates are prepared to apply to BSN programs at 

various institutions across Washington state including 

the following baccalaureate institutions offering an 

entry-to-practice/basic BSN program and the community 

and technical colleges system: University of Washington, 

Seattle; Washington State University; Northwest 

University; Seattle University; Seattle Pacific University; 

Pacific Lutheran University; Walla Walla College, and 

the Washington State University Intercollegiate College 

of Nursing (WSU-ICN), a consortium whose members 

include Eastern Washington University, Gonzaga, and 

Whitworth. Associate degree transfers to WSU-ICN 

are admitted through WSU, not through the other 

consortium institutions. EWU participated in the 

development of this agreement. 

Pre-Nursing DTA/MRP graduates will: 

use the scientific method to analyze natural 

phenomena and acquire skills to evaluate authenticity 

of data/information relative to the natural world 

describe organic compounds and metabolism as they 

apply to the human body 

perform literature reviews and identify and locate 

appropriate resources to answer questions about the 

human body and its pathologies 

apply A&P principles to clinical human physiology and 

pathophysiology 

describe and explain the principle of homeostasis as it 

applies to the human body 

describe the importance of diet on the body and health 

demonstrate critical thinking, intercultural 

appreciation, information and technical literacy, 

communication, and teamwork 




Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not 

offer every course each quarter. It is the student’s 

responsibility to consult the Class Schedule and work out 

an individual schedule with an adviser or counselor. Any 

developmental coursework a student may be required to 

complete may increase the program length. 


1 




-OR- 


2 


(must also demonstrate intermediate algebra proficiency) 


3 



BIOL& 241 Human A & P 1. ................................6 

BIOL& 242 Human A & P 2. ................................6 

CHEM& 121 Introduction to Chemistry ......................5 

CHEM& 131 Introduction to Organic/ Biochemistry. ..........5 


NUTR& 101 Nutrition ......................................5 

4 




5 


4 



Please select 10 credits from the following list (max one language 

or additional communication class or performance/skills class) 

CMST& 210 Interpersonal Communication ..................5 

CMST& 230 Small Group Communication ...................5 

CHIN& 121 Chinese I ......................................5 

CHIN& 122 Chinese II. .....................................5 

KREA& 121 Korean I .......................................5 

KREA& 122 Korean II. ......................................5 




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I. SPAN& 121 Spanish ......................................5 

SPAN& 122 Spanish II. .....................................5 

SPAN& 123 Spanish III .....................................5 

ASL& 121 American Sign Language I. .....................5 

ASL& 122 American Sign Language II. .....................5 


ART 102 2-D Graphic Design. ............................5 






ART 203 Intermediate Drawing. .........................5 


6 


Max 5 credits in college-level courses as defined by LWIT, remainder 

fully transferable as defined by receiving institution 


1 

Take ENGL& 102 if planning to attend Northwest University 

or Walla Walla University. 

2 

See adviser for additional math requirements if planning to 

attend the University of Washington or Seattle University. 

3 

See adviser for additional requirements if planning 

to attend Northwest University or the University of 

Washington. 

4 

A curriculum that provides students with an understanding 

of and sensitivity to human diversity is encouraged 

(required by Washington State University). The credits 

in sociology, the humanities, and the electives provide 

opportunities for such a curriculum. See an adviser for 

suggested courses. 

5 

Northwest University requires a course in cultural 

anthropology (sociology does not substitute). Students 

may be admitted to the BSN without cultural anthropology 

if they agree to complete the course at NU in the summer 

prior to the junior year. 

6 

See adviser for suggestions. 

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Math Education DTA/MRP 

www.lwtech.edu/matheduc_dtamrp 

ASSOCIATE IN MATH EDUCATION DTA/MRP 

90 CREDITS 


The Math Education DTA/MRP degree is designed to 

meet the minimum general education requirements to 

prepare students for teacher certification in secondary 

math at Central Washington University (CWU), Eastern 

Washington (EWU), Western Washington University 

(WWU), and Washington State University (WSU). This 

agreement meets all the requirements of Washington’s 

Direct Transfer Agreement. 

Math Education DTA/MRP graduates will: 

explain the central concepts, foundation, theories, and 

intellectual frameworks of professional teaching 

identify and practice interpersonal and cultural 

communication techniques in order to foster active 

learning, dialogue, collaboration, and positive 

interaction and relations with peers, school officials, 

agencies, parents, and learners 

compare and describe a variety of instructional 

strategies and methods that address individual 

learners and learning styles 

explain and apply specific math concepts from algebra 

through advanced calculus 













. 

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS – 10 CREDITS 


ENGL& 102 English Composition II ........................5 


MATH& 151 Calculus I. .....................................5 


MATH& 152 Calculus II......................................5 




BIOL& 241 Human A & P 1. ................................6 

BIOL& 242 Human A & P 2. ................................6 













MATH EDUCATION COURSE WORK – 20 CREDITS 

MATH& 153 Calculus III. ....................................5 

MATH& 154 Calculus IV. ....................................5 

MATH 220 Linear Algebra. ................................5 

EDUC& 205 Introduction to Education ......................5 







ART 112 Intermediate Painting for Non Art Majors. .......5 

ART 113 Advanced Painting for Non Art Majors. ..........5 







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I. 







CHIN& 121 Chinese I ......................................5 



KREA& 121 Korean I .......................................5 

KREA& 122 Korean II. ......................................5 

SPAN& 121 Spanish ......................................5 




10 credits of Pre-Calculus, if needed, serves as elective credit 

(equivalent to MATH& 141 and MATH& 142) 

-OR- 

A maximum of 10 credits may be in college-level courses as defined 

by the college. 


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Technology DTA/MRP 

www.lwtech.edu/technology_mrp_dta 

ASSOCIATE IN TECHNOLOGY DTA/MRP 

93 CREDITS 


The Associate in Technology DTA/MRP degree is for students 

planning to prepare for industrial/mechanical technologies 

and mechanical/electrical/ computer engineering technology 

majors at Central Washington University (CWU), Eastern 

Washington University (EWU), and Western Washington 

University (WWU). The Technology DTA/MRP agreement 

meets all the requirements of Washington’s Direct Transfer 

Agreement. This agreement is between the baccalaureate 

institutions offering a bachelor’s of science in technology 

(such as Industrial Technology, Mechanical Technology, 

Applied Technology, Technology with various options 

(manufacturing, electronics, design and construction), and 

technology education) and the community and technical 

colleges system. Baccalaureate institutions that are party to 

this agreement are: CWU, EWU, WWU. 

Technology DTA/MRP graduates will: 

use the scientific method to analyze natural phenomena 

and acquire skills to evaluate authenticity of data/ 

information relative to the natural world 

apply mathematical knowledge through pre-calculus 

explain the fundamentals of chemistry, including matter 

and measurement, the structure of atoms, periodicity 

and the electron structure of atoms, ionic and covalent 

bonding, mass relationships, and chemical reactions 

define the basic concepts of Introductory 

Mechanical Physics 

write simple programs to demonstrate mastery 

of C++ programming fundamentals 

demonstrate basic AutoCAD and Solid Works 

for Engineering skills 










schedule with an adviser or counselor. Any developmental 








Choose 10 credits from the list below 

MATH& 141 Pre-Calculus I. .................................5 

MATH& 142 Pre-Calculus II. .................................5 






MMDP 236 C++ Programming I. ...........................5 





TECHNOLOGY COURSE WORK – 8 CREDITS 

ENGT 131 AutoCAD I. ....................................4 

ENGT 225 Solid Works for Engineering I. ...................4 




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I. 


Please select 5 credits from the following communication courses 




Please select 10 credits from the following list – (max one 

language – or performance/skills class) A second communication 

course from the list above can count for 5 of these credits. 



CHIN& 121 Chinese I ......................................5 


KREA& 121 Korean I .......................................5 

KREA& 122 Korean II. ......................................5 

SPAN& 121 Spanish ......................................5 




ART 102 2-D Graphic Design. ............................5 








1 


(max 10 credits in college-level courses as defined by LWIT, 

remainder fully transferable as defined by receiving institution). 

Select courses appropriate for intended major and intended 

bachelor’s institution. 


1 

Students should contact an adviser and the potential transfer 

institution regarding their interests and specific course choices 

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Accounting 

www.lwtech.edu/accounting 

ACCOUNTING 


97 CREDITS 


Program Mission: The Accounting AAS degree prepares 

students to gain a solid and extensive background 

in accounting. Academic Core courses, economics 

courses, business courses, and computer skills related 

to accounting such as spreadsheets, computerized 

accounting software, and tax systems complete the 

curriculum. Students find jobs in companies ranging 

from small proprietorships to corporate accounting 

departments, governmental organizations, and public 

accounting firms. 

Accounting AAS degree graduates will: 

be prepared to obtain an entry-level position in their field 

apply manual methods and software tools to prepare 

accounting statements and reports 

complete the accounting cycle, including 

end-of-period adjustments 

complete federal income tax returns 


communication, intercultural appreciation, and 












ACCT 105 QuickBooks. ...................................3 

ACCT 111 Introduction to Accounting I. ...................5 

ACCT 112 Business Calculator Applications ................3 

ACCT 210 Introduction to Accounting II ...................5 

ACCT 255 Income Tax I ...................................5 

ACCT 256 Income Tax II. ..................................5 

ACCT 275 Ethics in Business ..............................5 

ACCT 280 Accounting Projects. ...........................3 




BAS 105 Keyboarding I. .................................3 

BAS 112 Excel I. ........................................5 

BAS 114 Access. ........................................5 

BAS 120 Business Computer Management ...............5 

BAS 212 Excel II.........................................5 


ACADEMIC CORE REQUIREMENTS – 20 CREDITS 

Written Communication. .......................5 

Humanities. ...................................5 

Quantitative Reasoning. ........................5 

Social Science. .................................5 


See page 15 for a list of all applicable courses for each of the 

categories listed above. 



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Accounting 



ACCOUNTING PARAPROFESSIONAL 

CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY 

87 CREDITS 


The Accounting Paraprofessional certificate program 

prepares students to gain extensive training in 

accounting through continuous application of their 

accounting knowledge in many phases of the program. 

Students find jobs in companies ranging from small 

proprietorships to corporate accounting departments, 

governmental organizations and public accounting firms 

Keyboarding skill of 30 wpm or concurrent enrollment in 

a keyboarding class highly recommended. 

Accounting Paraprofessional certificate graduates will: 






complete federal income tax returns 















ACCT 255 Income Tax I ...................................5 

ACCT 256 Income Tax II. ..................................5 


ACCT 280 Accounting Projects. ...........................3 





BAS 112 Excel I. ........................................5 

BAS 114 Access. ........................................5 


BAS 212 Excel II.........................................5 


BUSA 103 Business Communication. ......................5 


BUSA 100 Business Math .................................5 




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Accounting 


PRACTICAL ACCOUNTING 


69 CREDITS 


The Practical Accounting certificate program prepares 

students to gain practical training in accounting through 

continuous application of their accounting knowledge 

in many phases of the program. Students find jobs 

in companies ranging from small proprietorships to 

corporate accounting departments, governmental 

organizations and public accounting firms. 

A keyboarding skill of 30 wpm or concurrent enrollment 

in a keyboarding class highly recommended. 

Practical Accounting certificate graduates will: 







communication, intercultural appreciation, 

and technical and information literacy skills 
















BAS 112 Excel I. ........................................5 

BAS 114 Access. ........................................5 


BAS 212 Excel II.........................................5 


BUSA 103 Business Communication. ......................5 


BUSA 100 Business Math .................................5 






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Accounting 



ENTREPRENEURSHIP 


38 CREDITS 


The Entrepreneurship program is designed to prepare 

individuals to start their own business. Students 

will acquire knowledge regarding the principles of 

accounting, marketing, and management as they pertain 

to starting and managing a small business. Students 

will write a business plan and gain exposure to the 

laws governing business (with a regional focus). Finally, 

students will learn how to manage financial and human 

resources as well as market their business. 












BUSA 180 Small Business Management. ...................5 

BUSA 210 Entrepreneurship: Starting a Business ...........5 

BUS& 101 Introduction to Business. .......................5 


Choose Technical Elective from one of the following: 


BUSA 220 Successful Business Marketing. .................5 

BUSA 230 Business Investment: Financing a New Venture. ..5 




ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT 


31 CREDITS 


The Accounting Assistant certificate program prepares 

students for an accounting career by training, retraining 

or upgrading skills. Students learn the basic accounting 

cycle, journals, ledgers and financial statements. They are 

prepared for an accounting clerk position or, with some 

experience, to keep books for a small business. 

Keyboarding skill of 30 wpm or concurrent enrollment in 

a keyboarding class highly recommended. 













BAS 112 Excel I. ........................................5 



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Accounting 


I-BEST ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT 


40 CREDITS 

Admission Dates: Fall 

The I-BEST Accounting Assistant certificate prepares 

an increasingly diverse workforce to begin accounting 

careers in order to meet business demands. It provides 

ESL and ABE students with the opportunity to pursue 

the Accounting Assistant Certificate of Completion 

while continuing their progress in Basic Skills, and it is 

intended to be an articulation option to the Accounting 

Paraprofessional Certificate of Proficiency or the 

Accounting AAS degree. 

COREQUISITES 

EASL 077 is a corequisite for ACCT 111, 112 and 

BAS 120 

EASL 078 is a corequisite for ACCT 210 and BAS 112 

EASL 079 is a corequisite for ACCT 105 and ACCT& 201 












BAS 112 Excel I. ........................................5 


EASL 077 ESL Accounting Applications I. ..................3 

EASL 078 ESL Accounting Applications II. .................3 

EASL 079 ESL Accounting Applications III. .................3 



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www.lwtech.edu/architectural_graphics 


ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS 

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE 

TRANSFER DEGREE 

105 CREDITS 


Program Mission: The Architectural Graphics AAS-T 

degree prepares students for careers with architecture 

firms, construction companies, city, county, and state 

architectural and civil engineering departments 

and corporate architectural and civil engineering 

departments. Technicians are needed to develop site 

plans, construction details, building designs, cost 

estimates, specification plans for new buildings, and 

for remodeling and additions to existing buildings. 

Graduates are prepared in translating the rough 

sketches, layouts, and written specifications of architects, 

engineers, or designers into a drawing using current 

technology and showing the complete details and 

specifications for the finished product. 

Architectural Graphics AAS-T degree graduates will: 

be prepared for entry-level positions in the 

architectural, engineering or construction field with 

the ability to be independent and self-directed 

demonstrate teamwork and collaboration skills and 

processes in the workplace 

apply knowledge to create drawings by hand and 

using technology 

read architectural prints and solve common 

architectural problems 

complete a comprehensive design project 

demonstrate industry ready skills in basic drafting 

fundamentals, concepts and techniques 

employ creative and critical thinking to enhance 

problem solving 

exhibit analytical thought, informed judgment, 

and ethical behavior 














ARCH 201 History of American Architecture. ...............3 

ARCH 205 Theory of Architecture. .........................3 

ARGT 111 Architectural Print Reading I. ...................2 

ARGT 112 Construction Techniques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 

ARGT 121 Architectural Graphics. .........................4 

ARGT 131 Revit Architecture I. ............................4 

ARGT 132 Revit Architecture II ............................4 

ARGT 211 Architectural Print Reading II. ...................2 

ARGT 221 Residential Design Drawings. ...................4 

ARGT 222 Residential Construction Documents. ...........4 

ARGT 225 Construction Management & Estimating. ........3 

ARGT 231 Commercial Building Systems. ..................3 

ARGT 232 Commercial Design Drawings. ..................4 

ARGT 233 Commercial Construction Documents. ..........4 

ARGT 261 Architectural Problems I. .......................4 

ARGT 262 Architectural Problems II. .......................4 

ENGT 101 Engineering Introduction & Orientation. . . . . . . . . 2 

ENGT 105 Engineering Computer Applications. ............2 

ENGR 111 Engineering Graphics. ..........................4 

ENGR 113 Dimensioning with Drawings. ..................4 

ENGT 131 AutoCAD I. ....................................4 

ENGT 132 AutoCAD II. ....................................4 

ENGT 202 Specialized Technical Employment Prep .........2 


May be taken from ARGT CEGT or ENGT areas. Student should 

consult an academic adviser. 




MATH 111 College Algebra with Applications. ..............5 

Humanities. ...................................5 


TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS .......................... 105 



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ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS 


69 CREDITS 


The Architectural Graphics certificate prepares students for 

careers with architecture firms, construction companies, 

city, county and state architectural and civil engineering 

departments and corporate architectural and civil 

engineering departments. Technicians in this certificate 

program are trained to develop site plans, construction 

details, building designs, cost estimates, specification plans 

for new buildings, remodeling, and additions to existing 

buildings under the close direction of a supervisor. 

Architectural Graphics certificate graduates will: 

be prepared for entry-level positions in the 

architectural engineering field with limited 

responsibilities and scope 

demonstrate familiarity with many tools and 

techniques associated with design and its application 

in the work place 

identify and explain common symbols, materials, 

scales, and terminology used in the field 

demonstrate an ability to perform common 

workplace duties as directed in the architecture 

and engineering field 

exhibit analytical thought, informed judgment and 

ethical behavior 










I. 


ARCH 201 History of American Architecture. ...............3 

ARCH 205 Theory of Architecture. .........................3 






ARGT 221 Residential Design Drawings. ...................4 

ARGT 222 Residential Construction Documents. ...........4 




ENGR 111 Engineering Graphics .........................4 


ENGT 131 AutoCAD I. ....................................4 




Intro to Algebra (MATH 090) ....................5 







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REVIT 


8 CREDITS 


The Revit certificate is designed to prepare students for 

skill set upgrades and is well suited for current AutoCAD 

or MicroStation users looking to expand new career 

options in the architecture industry. The certificate 

is designed to help participants gain experience in 

Building Information Modeling (BIM), a current trend in 

the architecture field. Upon completing the certificate, 

students will have gained the skills required to create 

professional architectural drawings and be ready to 

undertake similar projects on their own. 







PREREQUISITES 

Completion of ARGT 121 or instructor approval. 




TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS ............................. 8 

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www.lwtech.edu/autobody 

AUTO COLLISION REPAIR TECHNICIAN 


116 CREDITS 


Program Mission: The Auto Collision Repair Technician 

AAS degree prepares students with the skills necessary to 

compete in the auto collision repair industry and provides an 

option for specializing in Restoration or Custom Painting. 

This program consists of six quarters of collision auto 

body repair and auto paint training. Students will spend 

their first quarter of training in a transportation core 

curriculum. The laboratory area is designed to simulate 

an actual industry repair environment and includes 

a state-of-the-art painting booth with the latest in 

high-tech equipment. 

The Auto Collision Repair Technician AAS degree 

graduates will: 

be prepared for employment in the auto collision 

repair and paint industry 

demonstrate skill in refinishing, structural repair, 

non-structural repair, estimating, and shop management 

dismantle collision related components, replace 

damaged parts, and perform metal straightening, 

welding, plastic repair, painting, estimating, and 

detailing of vehicles 

demonstrate advanced collision repair and paint 

techniques for production purposes 


communication, intercultural appreciation , and 











TRAN 110, 112, 113, and 125 must be taken in the first quarter. 

CWEX Cooperative Work Experience may be completed 

in the student’s last 2 quarters of training by instructor 

permission only. 


TRAN 110 Computer Basics/Transportation Trades. .........2 

TRAN 112 Shop & Business Practices. ......................5 

TRAN 113 Basic Electrical Systems. ........................4 

TRAN 125 Mechanical Principles ..........................5 

ACRT 125 Refinishing Products, Tools, & Equipment. .......4 

ACRT 126 Surface Preparation, Masking & Detailing. .......4 

ACRT 135 Door & Glass Service. ...........................4 

ACRT 136 Measuring and Realignment Procedures. ........4 

ACRT 145 Metal Panel Repair .............................4 

ACRT 146 Body Fillers and Applications. ...................4 

ACRT 155 Vehicle Construction Technology. ...............4 

ACRT 156 Estimating/Shop Management. .................4 

ACRT 225 Refinishing Application Procedures. .............4 

ACRT 226 Color Mixing, Matching and Paint Problems. .....4 

ACRT 235 Welded Panel Removal & Replacement. .........4 

ACRT 236 Corrosion Protection ...........................4 

ACRT 245 Plastic & Composite Panel Repair. ...............4 

ACRT 246 Disassembly & Reassembly 

Technology & Procedures. ......................4 

ACRT 255 Damage Analysis. ..............................4 

ACRT 256 Mechanical & Electrical Systems. ................4 


Select one specialty focus group – instructor permission only 

ADVANCED AUTO BODY 

ACRT 265 Advanced Non-Structural Repair. ...............4 

ACRT 266 Advanced Structural Repair. ....................4 

ACRT 267 Advanced Refinishing ..........................4 

ACRT 268 Advanced Estimating 

& Shop Management. ..........................4 

RESTORATION 

ARST 211 Introduction to Automotive Restoration. ........4 

ARST 212 Automotive Restoration Repairs. ................4 

ARST 213 Auto Restoration Refinishing. ...................4 

ARST 216 Auto Restoration Estimating. ...................4 



Humanities. ...................................5 








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REFINISHING 


32 CREDITS 


The Auto Collision Repair Refinishing certificate prepares 

students to perform duties required within the paint 

shop of most collision repair companies. 

This program consists of two quarters of training. Students 

will spend their first quarter of training in a transportation 

core curriculum offered every quarter. The second quarter will 

consist of 4 refinishing classes offered once a year. The shop 

is designed to simulate an actual paint shop and includes 

state-of-the-art downdraft paint booths, prep booths, paint 

mixing booth, & professional gun cleaning room. 

The Refinishing certificate graduates will be able to: 

identify & use refinishing tools, equipment, & supplies 

prep vehicles for painting 

paint vehicles using various paint products 

detail vehicles to be delivered to a customer 








ACRT courses are offered summer quarter only. 






ACRT 125 Refinishing Products, Tools 

& Equipment. ..................................4 

ACRT 126 Surface Preparation, Masking 

& Detailing ....................................4 

ACRT 225 Refinishing Application Procedures. .............4 

ACRT 226 Color Mixing, Matching, and Paint Problems .....4 

STRUCTURAL REPAIR 


32 CREDITS 


The Auto Collision Repair Structural Repair certificate 

prepares students to perform structural repairs required 

within the body shop of most collision repair companies. 

This program consists of two quarters of training. 

Students will spend their first quarter of training in a 

transportation core curriculum offered every quarter. The 

second quarter will consist of 4 structural repair classes 

offered once a year. The shop is designed to simulate an 

actual body shop and includes state-of-the-art frame rack 

& electronic measuring system. 

The Structural Repair certificate graduates will be able to: 

measure and analyze structural damage 

straighten structural damage 

remove and replace welded on panels 

apply correct corrosion protection to vehicles 








ACRT courses are offered fall quarter only. 






ACRT 135 Door & Glass Service. ...........................4 

ACRT 136 Measuring and Realignment Procedures. ........4 

ACRT 235 Welded Panel Removal & Replacement. .........4 

ACRT 236 Corrosion Protection ...........................4 



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NON-STRUCTURAL REPAIR 


32 CREDITS 


The Auto Collision Repair Non-structural Repair certificate 

prepares students to perform non-structural duties required 

within the body shop of most collision repair companies. 

This program consists of two quarters of training. Students 

will spend their first quarter of training in a transportation 

core curriculum offered every quarter. The second quarter 

will consist of 4 non-structural repair classes offered once a 

year. The shop is designed to simulate an actual body shop 

and has a full line of equipment and supplies necessary to 

perform non-structural repairs. 

The Non-structural Repair certificate graduates will be 

prepared to: 

straighten damaged metal 

use body fillers 

perform plastic repairs 

disassemble and reassemble cars, trucks, vans and SUV’s 








ACRT courses are offered winter quarter only. 






ACRT 145 Metal Panel Repair .............................4 

ACRT 146 Body Fillers and Applications. ...................4 

ACRT 245 Plastic & Composite Panel Repair. ...............4 

ACRT 246 Disassembly & Reassembly Technology 

& Procedures. ..................................4 


ESTIMATING/SHOP MANAGEMENT 


32 CREDITS 


The Auto Collision Repair Estimating/Shop Management 

certificate prepares students to perform the estimating 

and shop management duties required within most 

collision repair companies. 

This program consists of two quarters of training. 

Students will spend their first quarter of training in a 

transportation core curriculum offered every quarter. 

The second quarter will consist of 4 Estimating / Shop 

Management classes offered once a year. The shop is 

designed to simulate an actual collision repair shop using 

the 3 top estimating and shop management platforms 

found in the industry. 

The Estimating/Shop Management graduates will be 

prepared to: 

identify types of vehicle construction 

identify and analyze collision damage 

estimate repair costs using 3 different estimating 

systems 

compare & analyze the differences between different 

shop management systems 

use and understand mechanical & electrical terminology 








ACRT courses are offered spring quarter only. 






ACRT 155 Vehicle Construction Technology. ...............4 

ACRT 156 Estimating/Shop Management. .................4 

ACRT 255 Damage Analysis. ..............................4 

ACRT 256 Mechanical & Electrical Systems. ................4 




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www.lwtech.edu/autorepair 


AUTO REPAIR TECHNICIAN 


117 CREDITS 


Program Mission: The Auto Repair Technician AAS 

degree prepares students for employment in automotive 

dealership service centers, independent repair shops, and 

specialty or customized shops. 

Today’s automobile is designed and engineered at 

a higher level of technology than ever before. This 

produces a high demand for trained repair technicians 

who can meet the increased technical challenges and 

demonstrate advanced knowledge–particularly in 

the electrical and electronics areas. As a well-trained 

technician with current skills, you can expect rapid 

employment and a steady rising income. In addition, this 

program includes preparation for the ASE (Automotive 

Service Excellence) certification. 

Auto Repair Technician AAS degree graduates will: 

be prepared for employment in automotive dealership 

service centers, independent repair shops, and 

specialty or customized shops 

be prepared to succeed on the ASE Certification exam 

diagnose mechanical malfunctions and performance 

problems and make necessary repairs 

operate precision automotive diagnostic and repair 

equipment 

interpret repair manuals and computer-based programs 

dealing with specifications and repair procedures 

demonstrate good public relations with customers 

and colleagues 

skillfully use tools and equipment 













TRAN 110, 112, 113, and 125 must be taken in the first term. 

AUTO 120 Electrical/Electronics must be completed before 

Engine Performance Series (AUTO 134, 135, 136 and 138). 

AUTO 298 must be completed in the last term of training. 

CWEX Cooperative Work Experience may be completed in 

the student’s last 2 terms of training, used as a requirement 

for classes within the term the student is registered for by 

instructor permission only. 






AUTO 120 Electrical/Electronics Systems. ................ 14 

AUTO 124 Maintenance Procedures .......................2 

AUTO 134 Engine Performance – Ignition. .................4 

AUTO 135 Engine Performance – Fuel .....................4 

AUTO 136 Engine Performance – Emission. ................4 

AUTO 138 Engine Performance – Computer Controls .......4 

AUTO 140 Brake Systems ............................... 10 

AUTO 144 Suspension, Steering & Alignment ..............6 

AUTO 210 Engines, Cylinder Blocks, Cooling Systems ..... 10 

AUTO 215 Air Conditioning Service. .......................6 

AUTO 220 Automatic Transmission & Transaxles. ...........8 

AUTO 225 Manual Transmission & Axles. ...................8 

AUTO 298 Job Search & Employment Skills. ................1 



Humanities. ...................................5 






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AUTO REPAIR TECHNICIAN 


89 CREDITS 


Today’s automobile is designed and engineered at 

a higher level of technology than ever before. This 

produces a high demand for trained repair technicians 

who can meet the increased technical challenges. 

This program prepares students for employment in 

independent repair shops, and specialty or customized 

shops. The auto repair technician field is rapidly changing 

and relies more and more on advanced knowledge – 

particularly in the electrical and electronics areas. As 

a well-trained technician with current skills, you can 

expect rapid employment and a steadily rising income. 

In addition this program includes preparation for parts of 

the ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification. 

Auto Repair Technician certificate graduates will: 

be prepared for employment in automotive dealership 

service centers, independent repair shops, and 

specialty or customized shops 

diagnose mechanical malfunctions and performance 

problems and make necessary repairs 

operate precision automotive diagnostic and repair 

equipment 

interpret repair manuals and computer-based programs 

dealing with specifications and repair procedures 

demonstrate good public relations with customers 

and colleagues 

skillfully use tools and equipment 










TRAN 110, 112, 113, and 125 must be taken in the first term. 

AUTO 120 Electrical/Electronics must be completed before 

Engine Performance Series (AUTO 134, 135, 136 and 138). 

AUTO 298 must be completed in the last term of training. 


in the student’s last 2 terms of training, used as a 

requirement for classes within the term the student is 

registered for by instructor permission only. 








TECHNICAL ELECTIVES 

Select a minimum of 42 credits with instructor approval 

AUTO 134 Engine Performance – Ignition Systems. .........4 

AUTO 135 Engine Performance – Fuel Systems. ............4 

AUTO 136 Engine Performance – Emission Systems. ........4 

AUTO 138 Engine Performance – Computer Controls .......4 

AUTO 140 Brake Systems ............................... 10 

AUTO 144 Suspension, Steering & Alignment ..............6 

AUTO 210 Engines, Cylinder Blocks, Cooling Systems ..... 10 

AUTO 215 Air Conditioning Service. .......................6 

AUTO 220 Automatic Transmission & Transaxles. ...........8 

AUTO 225 Manual Transmission & Axles. ...................8 

AUTO 298 Job Search & Employment Skills. ................1 










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GENERAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN 


32 CREDITS 


Today’s automobile is designed and engineered at a 

higher level of technology than ever before. According 

to many automotive industry estimates, there is a critical 

shortage of technicians. Industry is turning to education 

to attract individuals into the career field and provide 

the training needed for employment. Many employers 

say they need entry-level technicians who have the 

essential knowledge and skills required for fundamental 

service and maintenance tasks including a general 

understanding of all automobile systems with a solid 

foundation in electrical/electronic systems, while others 

prefer to hire technicians with a broad skill set from an 

automotive program with more depth and breadth. The 

General Service Technician certificate is intended to be an 

articulation option to the Automotive Repair Technician 

Certificate of Proficiency or AAS degree program. 

In addition, this program includes preparation for two of 

the ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certifications. 







TRAN 110, 112, 113, and 125 must be taken before 

AUTO 120 and 124. 









I-BEST GENERAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN 


38 CREDITS 

Admission Dates: Winter, Summer 

Today’s automobile is designed and engineered at a 

higher level of technology than ever before. According 

to many automotive industry estimates, there is a critical 

shortage of technicians. Industry is turning to education 

to attract individuals into the career field and provide the 

training needed for employment. Many employers say 

they need entry-level technicians who have the essential 

knowledge and skills required for fundamental service and 

maintenance tasks including a general understanding of all 

automobile systems with a solid foundation in electrical/ 

electronic systems, while others prefer to hire technicians 

with a broad skill set from an automotive program with 

more depth and breadth. The I-BEST General Service 

Technician certificate prepares an increasingly diverse 

workforce to meet employer demands in the automotive 

industry and is intended to be an articulation option to the 

Automotive Repair Technician Certificate of Proficiency or 

AAS Degree program. It provides ESL and ABE students with 

the opportunity to pursue the General Service Technician 

certificate while continuing their progress in Basic Skills. 







TRAN 110, 112, 113, and 125 must be taken before 

AUTO 120 and 124. 

EASL 074 is a corequisite for TRANS 110, 112, 113, and 125. 

EASL 076 is a corequisite for AUTO 120 and AUTO 124. 








EASL 074 ESL Transportation Applications I. ...............3 

EASL 076 ESL Transportation Applications II. ..............3 


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Baking Arts 

www.lwtech.edu/baking 

BAKING ARTS 


100 CREDITS 


Program Mission: The Baking Arts AAS degree prepares 

students for employment opportunities in a professional 

pastry kitchen, bakeshop, or business with professional 

product lines. 

Students develop academic knowledge and occupational 

skills that are required for job acquisition, retention and 

advancement. The Baking Arts program and degree is 

recognized and accredited by the American Culinary 

Federation (ACF). In addition, graduates will earn a 

variety of National Restaurant Association Educational 

Foundation (NRAEF) certifications to add to their 

portfolio. Upon graduation, students will be eligible to 

receive their initial ACF certifications at the Certified 

Pastry Culinarian (CPC) level. 

Baking Arts AAS degree graduates will: 

be prepared for a range of entry level positions in the field 

properly manipulate chocolate and sugar 

create a wide-range of pastries including cakes, 

candies, sugar, chocolate, and centerpieces 

demonstrating advanced techniques 

obtain basic culinary skills 

be prepared for certification from the American 

Culinary Federation as a Certified Pastry Culinarian 

obtain basic management skills including costing 

and menu planning, safety and sanitation, and 

employee supervision 

apply marketing and profitability concepts in a 

bakeshop environment 














BAKE 110 Cake Decoration ...............................5 

BAKE 114 Artisan Chocolate & Confections ................7 

BAKE 120 Specialty Cakes and Design. ....................6 

BAKE 122 Artisan Breads .................................7 

CULA 116 Culinary Skills & Concepts. ......................9 

CULA 124 Introduction to the Front of the House. ..........9 

CULA 127 Introduction to Baking ....................... 12 

CULA 128 Food Service Safety & Sanitation. ...............3 

CULA 130 Supervision & Management ....................3 

CULA 137 Nutrition in Food Service .......................3 

CULA 142 Costing & Menu Planning. ......................3 

CULA 195 Capstone, Portfolio, & Masterpiece Dinner .......5 

CULA 196 Internship, Externship/Cooperative. .............5 

TECHNICAL ELECTIVE. ................................... 3 

Technical Elective to be taken from CULA or BAKE courses 



Humanities. ...................................5 








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Building & Plant Maintenance Technology 

www.lwtech.edu/bpmt 


BUILDING & PLANT MAINTENANCE 

TECHNOLOGY 


116 CREDITS 


Program Mission: The Building & Plant Maintenance 

Technology degree prepares students for entry level 

Preventive Maintenance Engineering positions targeted 

toward multistoried commercial office complexes and a 

wide variety of industrial manufacturing and food service 

equipment maintenance positions. 

This program is an introduction to understanding the variety 

and nature of the complex relationships between a large 

structure, its tenants, and the machinery that supports the 

building or the manufacturing process. Included are basic 

principles of Preventive Maintenance, HVAC, Refrigeration, 

Boilers, Electricity and Wiring, Power Generation & 

Distribution, Building Automation and Controls and Critical 

Support Equipment. Requirements needed for the safe, cost 

effective, ecological and ergonomic mechanical support 

for a commercial building or manufacturing process are 

also taught. Students will receive instruction on applicable 

local, State, and Federal Codes, sustainable energy practices; 

with an emphasis on being prepared to continue to pursue 

lifelong learning opportunities in the mechanical and 

building engineering fields. 

Building Plant Maintenance Technology AAS degree 


be prepared for a wide range of entry level Engineering 

positions in the building and plant maintenance field 

demonstrate entry-level understanding of the basic 

principles of building mechanical and piping system 

operation & maintenance 

operate and maintain a live boiler under supervision 

be prepared for a DPD Grade V Boiler Fireman License 

exam, & be familiar with ASME Boiler & Pressure 

Vessel CODE 

operate refrigeration systems and their support 

equipment as part of preparation to sit for a DPD 

Refrigeration Operating Engineers License exam 

properly transfer and handle refrigerant in preparation 

for EPA 608 certification 

be introduced to the National Electrical Code 

standards, recommended practices & guides for 

commercial & industrial building electrical distribution 

demonstrate entry-level skills in the operation, 

maintenance and repair of HVAC systems 

demonstrate entry-level skills in electric motor and 

control systems application and maintenance 

demonstrate entry-level skills in Building Automation 

& Control Network selection, installation, maintenance 

& protocol for Field Equipment PLC Controllers 











CWEX Cooperative Work Experience may be substituted 

for one course in the student’s last quarter of training by 

instructor permission only. 


BPMT 105 HVAC Principles & Operation. ...................6 

BPMT 110 HVAC Servicing .............................. 10 

BPMT 115 Mechanical Principles & Operation ..............6 

BPMT 120 Mechanical Systems Servicing ................ 10 

BPMT 125 Electrical Principles & Operation. ................6 

BPMT 130 Motor Controls Principles & Operation. ........ 10 

BPMT 135 Boiler Principles & Operation. ...................6 

BPMT 140 Boiler Servicing & Licensing. .................. 10 

BPMT 200 Refrigeration Principles & Operation. ............6 

BPMT 205 Refrigeration Servicing & Licensing. ........... 10 

BPMT 210 Electronic Principles & Operation. ...............6 

BPMT 215 Programmable Controls Principles & Operation. 10 



Humanities. ...................................5 






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www.lwtech.edu/bpmt 

BUILDING & PLANT MAINTENANCE 

TECHNOLOGY 


79 CREDITS 


Building Plant Maintenance Technology certificate 

graduates will be prepared to work in building and office 

complexes, food processing plants, and a wide variety of 

industrial and manufacturing plants. This program includes 

preparation for Boiler and Refrigeration certifications. 

Building Plant Maintenance Technology certificate 


be prepared for a range of entry level positions in the field 

be prepared for a DPD Grade V Boiler Fireman License 

exam, & be familiar with ASME Boiler & Pressure 

Vessel CODE 

demonstrate entry-level skills in the operation, 

maintenance and repair of HVAC systems 









BPMT 105 HVAC Principles & Operation. ...................6 

BPMT 110 HVAC Servicing .............................. 10 





BPMT 135 Boiler Principles & Operation. ...................6 

BPMT 140 Boiler Servicing & Licensing. .................. 10 








MACHINE MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY 


47 CREDITS 

Admission Dates: Fall, Spring 

Machine Maintenance Technology graduates will be well 

positioned to begin a career in a manufacturing setting 

performing preventative maintenance and repairs on a 

variety of machines and equipment. 

Machine Maintenance Technology graduates will: 

demonstrate safe use of hand and shop tools and 

test equipment 

explain consequences of failure to comply with 

appropriate company and OSHA practices 

maintain, diagnose, and repair mechanical systems 

maintain, diagnose, and repair electrical systems 

maintain, diagnose, and repair hydraulic systems 

maintain, diagnose, and repair pneumatic systems 

perform basic rigging operations 

use computer maintenance management systems to 

plan preventative maintenance and document repairs 

access and apply information from a variety of sources 

meet Written Communication, and Quantitative 

Reasoning distribution area outcomes 



















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www.lwtech.edu/bas 


BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT 


99 CREDITS 


Program Mission: The Business Administration Support 

AAS degree prepares students to meet the growing need 

for trained business support professionals. The primary 

goal of the degree is to prepare students to use various 

software applications in the work environment as a 

support tool to enhance day-to-day business operations. 

Business Administration Support AAS degree graduates will: 

be prepared for entry-level positions as a business 

support professional 

carry out office administration procedures and 

management support using office technology 

use Microsoft Project software to produce Gantt charts, 

Network Diagrams, and reports 

use Microsoft Office software to produce complex 

integrated documents and spreadsheets 

identify good customer service skills and work well 

with internal and external customers 

experience carrying out a Capstone project that uses 

the skills gained to serve as a support for a real office 

or business 














BAS 106 Keyboarding II. ................................3 

BAS 110 Office Technology. .............................5 

BAS 111 Word I. ........................................5 

BAS 112 Excel I. ........................................5 

BAS 114 Access. ........................................5 

BAS 115 Publisher. .....................................5 


BAS 124 PowerPoint. ...................................4 

BAS 130 Business English I ..............................5 

BAS 135 Outlook .......................................4 

BAS 191 Customer Service/ Help Desk ...................3 

BAS 195 Capstone Project. ..............................3 

BAS 198 Job Search Skills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 

BAS 225 Integrated Applications. ........................5 

BAS 281 Project Management. ..........................5 

BUS& 101 Introduction to Business. .......................5 

MMDP 118 HTML. .........................................5 







Humanities. ...................................5 






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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT 


81 CREDITS 


The Business Administration Support certificate 

is designed to meet the growing need for trained 

business support professionals. The primary goal of the 

certificate is to prepare students to use various software 

applications in the work environment as a support tool to 

enhance day-to-day business operations. 

Business Administration Support certificate graduates will: 

be prepared for entry-level positions as a business 

support professional 

carry out office administration procedures and 

management support using office technology 



use Microsoft Office software to produce complex 

integrated documents and spreadsheets 















BAS 111 Word I. ........................................5 

BAS 112 Excel I. ........................................5 

BAS 114 Access. ........................................5 

BAS 115 Publisher. .....................................5 



BAS 130 Business English I ..............................5 

BAS 135 Outlook .......................................4 

BAS 191 Customer Service/Help Desk. ...................3 




MMDP 118 HTML. .........................................5 




Social Science . ................................5 






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HUMAN RESOURCES 


85 CREDITS 


This program prepares students to meet the growing need 

for Human Resources (HR) professionals. This program 

prepares students to use various software applications and 

business knowledge in conjunction with entry-level HR 

content areas to enhance business operations. 

The Human Resources Certificate of Proficiency 


be prepared for entry-level positions in HR and 

office administration 

carry out office and HR procedures and management 

using technology 

explain HR’s role in developing human capital and its 

impact on an organization’s success 

recognize the partnership of managers and HR 

professionals in business 

identify the importance, impact, and role of social 

responsibility and diversity in organizations 

leverage technology in today’s environment to support 

HR and business activities 

identify measurement strategies that link HR practices 

to achieving bottom-line business results 

identify employment decisions and strategies to build 

and maintain a diverse talented workforce 

recognize the implications associated with 

employment laws and their effects on organizations 











ACCT 111 Introduction to Accounting. ....................5 


BAS 111 Word I. ........................................5 

BAS 112 Excel I. ........................................5 

BAS 114 Access. ........................................5 

BAS 115 Publisher. .....................................5 



BAS 135 Outlook .......................................4 



BUHR 210 HR’s Role in Organizations 

& Program Overview ...........................1 

BUHR 215 HR Ethics & Diversity ...........................4 

BUHR 230 Staffing: Recruitment, Selection, 

& Placement. ..................................4 

BUHR 250 HR Info Systems & Measuring HR 

Outcomes .....................................4 

BUHR 255 Employment Law I .............................4 

BUHR 260 Employment Law II. ............................4 








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PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT 


55 CREDITS 


The Project Management Support certificate is designed 

to serve students seeking job transitions, skills upgrades, 

and continuing industry education. The primary 

goal of the certificate is to prepare students to use 

various software applications in the work environment 

as a support tool to enhance day-to-day business 

operations. Graduates will find entry-level jobs as 

project management coordinators, project management 

assistants, events or conference coordinators. 

Project Management Support Certificate graduates will: 



use Microsoft Office software to produce attractive, 

modern, and useful documents and spreadsheets. 

use office equipment, i.e. FAX machines, photocopiers 

to carry out typical office procedures 












BAS 111 Word I. ........................................5 

BAS 112 Excel I. ........................................5 

BAS 114 Access. ........................................5 


BAS 135 Outlook .......................................4 




Written Communication 

(BUSA 103 Business Communications). ..........5 








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MICROSOFT OFFICE APPLICATIONS 


28 CREDITS 


The Microsoft Office Applications certificate is designed 

to meet the needs of students who want to increase their 

computer knowledge. This certificate is directed towards 

people who have work experience and want to upgrade 

their skills by learning the current software applications 

used in the business community. 








BAS 111 Word I. ........................................5 

BAS 112 Excel I. ........................................5 

BAS 114 Access. ........................................5 



BAS 135 Outlook .......................................4 


OFFICE ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE OF 

COMPLETION 

39 CREDITS 


The Office Assistant certificate is designed to meet the 

needs employers for trained office assistants. Students 

learn Microsoft Office applications as well as how to use 

calculators, phones, fax and photocopy machines. Students 

may find jobs as receptionists or clerical support. 








BAS 106 Keyboarding II. ................................3 


BAS 111 Word I. ........................................5 

BAS 112 Excel I. ........................................5 

BAS 114 Access. ........................................5 



BAS 135 Outlook .......................................4 



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WEB MAINTENANCE 


39 CREDITS 


The Web Maintenance certificate is designed to serve 

students seeking job transitions, skills upgrades, and 

continuing industry education. The primary goal of 

the certificate is to prepare students to use the various 



Graduates will find entry-level jobs as Web assistants, 

Web maintenance support, Web specialists, Web 

designers, and webmasters. 







I-BEST BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT 


32 CREDITS 

Admission Dates: Winter 

The I-BEST Business Administration Support certificate 

prepares students for positions in beginning 

administrative support, reception, customer care, and 

sales/marketing support. Graduates will also be eligible 

for entry into a variety of certificate programs (Web 

maintenance; publication/sales/marketing support; 

project management support; customer service/product 

support; or Microsoft Office applications) as well as the 

full degree program. 










BAS 111 Word I. ........................................5 



MMDP 118 HTML. .........................................5 

MMDP 122 Image Editing 1 with Photoshop ................4 

MMDP 133 Web Authoring with Dreamweaver. .............4 

MMDP 153 Web Design. ...................................5 

MMDP 238 JavaScript .....................................5 



BAS 111 Word I. ........................................5 

BAS 112 Excel I. ........................................5 

BAS 114 Access. ........................................5 




EASL 070 Computer Applications I. .......................3 

EASL 072 Computer Applications II .......................3 



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I-BEST WEB MAINTENANCE 


40 CREDITS 


The I-BEST Web Maintenance Support Certificate 

prepares an increasingly diverse workforce to begin an 

educational/career pathway in business administration 

support. It provides ESL and ABE students with the 

opportunity to pursue the Web Maintenance Certificate 

of Completion while continuing their progress in 

Basic Skills (ESL and ABE), and it is intended to be an 

articulation option to the Business Administration 

Support (BAS) Associate in Applied Science degree as 

well as to the Multimedia Design and Production (MMDP) 

Associate in Applied Science degree. The primary goal of 

the certificate is to prepare students to use the various 



All professional-technical courses (BAS, and MMDP) are 

taught with a 50% overlap of the professional-technical 

faculty and the basic skills (ESL) faculty. In addition 

to the professional-technical courses, I-BEST students 

are required to enroll in EASL 070 (ESL Computer 

Applications I) and EASL 082 (ESL Web Applications). 









BAS 111 Word I. ........................................5 



MMDP 118 HTML. .........................................5 




EASL 070 ESL Computer Applications I. ...................3 

EASL 082 ESL Web Applications. ..........................3 


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www.lwtech.edu/civil_engineering 

CIVIL ENGINEERING GRAPHICS EMPHASIS 


66 CREDITS 


The Civil Engineering Graphics certificate of Proficiency 

program is a one-year program designed to prepare 

a graphics technician to work directly under the 

supervision of an engineer, architect or designer 

producing detailed drawings. Civil Engineering Graphics 

Technicians are specialists in translating the rough 

sketches, layouts and written specifications of architects, 

engineers, and designers into a drawing showing the 

complete details and specifications for the finished 

project under the close direction of a supervisor. 

Civil Engineering Graphics Emphasis certificate 


be prepared for a range of entry level positions in the civil 

engineering field with limited responsibilities and scope 

identify the elements and principles of civil 

engineering graphics design 



demonstrate familiarity with the many tools and 



exhibit analytical thought, informed judgment, and 


produce a professional resume, cover letter, and 

industry ready portfolio 










I. 



CEGT 100 Introduction to Civil 

Engineering Technology. .......................4 

CEGT 211 Civil Engineering Graphics . .....................4 

CEGT 231 Civil 3D Computer Aided Design I ...............4 

CEGT 232 Civil 3D Computer Aided Design II. ..............4 

CEGT 258 MicroStation I. .................................4 

CEGT 241 Civil Engineering Materials. .....................4 

CIVE 205 Theory of Urban Design & Planning .............3 


ENGR 113 Introduction to Dimensioning. ..................4 



ENGT 131 AutoCAD I. ....................................4 


ENGT 202 Specialized Technical 

Employment Preparation. ......................2 

ENGT 259 MicroStation II. ................................4 










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www.lwtech.edu/civil_engineering 


CIVIL 3D 


12 CREDITS 


The Civil 3D certificate is designed to prepare students 

for skill set upgrades in the civil engineering field. After 

completing the Civil 3D certificate, the student will be able 

to use Civil 3D in their specific engineering field successfully. 





developmental coursework a student may be required 

to complete may increase the program length. 

PREREQUISITES 

Completion of ENGT 131, CEGT 211 


CEGT 231 Civil 3D Computer Aided Design I ...............4 

CEGT 232 Civil 3D Computer Aided Design II. ..............4 

CEGT 233 Civil 3D Computer Aided Design III. .............4 


MICROSTATION 


8 CREDITS 


The MicroStation Certificate is designed to prepare 

students for skill set upgrades in the civil engineering 

field. After completing the MicroStation certificate, 

the student will be able to use MicroStation in the civil 

engineering field successfully. 

PREREQUISITES 

Completion of ENGT 132 or instructor approval. 








ENGT 258 MicroStation I. .................................4 

ENGT 259 MicroStation II. ................................4 


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www.lwtech.edu/csnt 

COMPUTER SECURITY & NETWORK TECHNICIAN 


105 CREDITS 


Program Mission: The Computer Security & Network 

Technician AAS degree prepares students for a career in 

the area of microcomputer technical support. 

Technical and network support personnel may perform 

a wide variety of duties, such as service technicians, 

software technicians, network technicians, computer 

operators, installers, trouble shooters, salespersons, help 

desk support, and network administrators. Students will 

enhance their computer skills to assist in network design, 

security implementation and forensics investigations. 

Our program has a strong emphasis on hands-on training 

and uses a variety of methods to deliver the course 

material in a relaxed and enjoyable learning environment. 

Our participants include high-school students, veterans, 

worker re-trainee’s, and those looking to transfer to 

four-year institutions. Our program philosophy is “Work 

hard, be challenged, have fun, and be flexible!” 

Computer Security & Network Technician AAS degree 


be prepared to obtain an entry-level position in the IT field 

perform successfully as computer technicians, Network 

technicians, installers, troubleshooters, help desk 

support, and network administrators 

create and troubleshoot physical networks 

demonstrate proficiency with using current popular 

network & client operating systems 

demonstrate proficiency with implementing and 

troubleshooting network communication protocols 

demonstrate knowledge of data protection and 

network hardening techniques 

demonstrate a working knowledge of industry trends and 

emerging technologies (eg; VoIP, 4G, Cloud computing) 














CSNT 115 A+ Software Essentials .........................6 

CSNT 116 A+ Hardware ..................................6 

CSNT 117 Exploring Command Line Interfaces. ............3 

CSNT 123 Current Operating Systems .....................6 

CSNT 124 Open Source Operating Systems ................6 

CSNT 125 Shells & Scripts. ................................3 

CSNT 231 Network Fundamentals I. .......................6 

CSNT 232 Network Fundamentals II. ......................6 

CSNT 233 Network Design. ...............................3 

CSNT 241 Network Security & Encryption. .................6 

CSNT 242 VoIP & Wireless Computing .....................6 

CSNT 243 Cloud & Emerging Technology. .................3 

CSNT 251 Network Administration. ..................... 12 

CSNT 253 Capstone. .....................................3 


May be taken from BAS, CSNT, or MMDP areas and must be 

approved by faculty adviser. 



** CMST&. .....................................5 




** CMST&210 or CMST&220 or CMST&230 





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COMPUTER SECURITY & NETWORK TECHNICIAN 



90 CREDITS 


Program Mission: The Computer Security & Network 

Technician AAS-T degree prepares students for a career 

in the area of microcomputer technical support. 

Technical & Network support personnel may perform 

a wide variety of duties, such as service technicians, 

software technicians, network technicians, computer 

operators, installers, trouble shooters, salespersons, help 

desk support, and network administrators. Students will 

enhance their computer skills to assist in network design, 

security implementation and forensics investigations. 

In addition, this degree prepares students interested in 

pursuing a degree at the baccalaureate level. 

Our program has a strong emphasis on hands-on training 

and uses a variety of methods to deliver the course 

material in a relaxed and enjoyable learning environment. 

Our participants include high-school students, veterans, 

worker re-trainee’s, and those looking to transfer to 

four-year institutions. Our program philosophy is “Work 

hard, be challenged, have fun, and be flexible!” 

Computer Security & Network Technician AAS-T degree 



perform successfully as computer technicians, Network 

technicians, installers, troubleshooters, help desk 

support, and network administrators 



network & client operating systems 












distribution area outcomes for transfer students 















CSNT 253 Capstone. .....................................3 

ACADEMIC/SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS – 35 CREDITS 



1 

MATH&107 Math in Society ................................5 

PHIL& 106 Introduction to Logic. ..........................5 

2 

CMST& Oral Communication. ..........................5 


3 

Lab Science. ..................................5 

TECHINICAL ELECTIVES 

4 

Technical Electives. .......................... 10 




1 

Take Math& 146 Statistics if pursuing a Healthcare IT track 

2 

CMST&210 or CMST&220 or CMST&230 

3 

Take BIOL& 175 if pursuing a Healthcare IT track and take 

PHYS& 114 or CHEM& 121 if pursuing a Management IT track. 

4 

Technical electives must be approved by faculty adviser. 

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IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN 


60 CREDITS 


The IT Support Technician certificate is designed 

to prepare technicians to work in a wide variety of 

computer-related industries and has a strong emphasis 

on A+ Certification and Networking. Graduates will be 

prepared for entry-level jobs such as computer field 

service technicians, software technicians, computer 

operators, installers, troubleshooters, technical 

salespersons, help desk support and network technicians 

The IT Support Technician certificate graduates will: 


use basic operating systems tools and utilities in a GUI 

and command line environment 

install, configure, and administer current desktop 

operating systems 

identify, install, and configure PC hardware effectively 

utilize file editing tools in a network environment to 

publish and support Web-based applications 

identify maintenance issues of both closed and open 

source systems 









CSNT 115 A+ Software Essentials .........................6 

CSNT 116 A+ Hardware ..................................6 

CSNT 117 Exploring Command Line Interfaces. ............3 

CSNT 123 Current Operating Systems .....................6 

CSNT 124 Open Source Operating Systems ................6 

CSNT 125 Shells & Scripts. ................................3 






MATH 090 Algebra .......................................3 







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NETWORK SUPPORT TECHNICIAN 


60 CREDITS 


The Network Support Technician certificate is designed 

to prepare technicians to work in a wide variety of 

computer-related industries and has a strong emphasis 

on Network+ Certification, Network Administration, 

and Network Security. Graduates find entry-level jobs as 

computer field service technicians, software technicians, 

computer operators, installers, troubleshooters, technical 

salespersons, help desk support and network technicians. 

Student wishing to enter this certificate program need 

to have completed the IT Support Technician certificate 

OR have earned an A+ Industry certification OR have 

instructor approval. 

Network Support Technician certificate graduates will: 




network operating systems 
























CSNT 253 Capstone. .....................................3 



MATH 090 Algebra .......................................3 





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Culinary Arts 

www.lwtech.edu/culinaryarts 

CULINARY ARTS 


104 CREDITS 


Program Mission: The Culinary Arts AAS degree prepares 

graduates to work in a commercial kitchen including 

restaurants, bakeries, cafeterias, delis, hospitals and other 

specialty shops. 

Students will gain skills in every facet of running a 

commercial restaurant as they learn basic cooking 

principles, terminology and food handling practices. 

Practical experience is provided with all stations of line 

cooking, inventory, daily specials production, garde 

manger work, sauce preparation and commercial 

equipment maintenance. Students will be prepared to 

work in a commercial kitchen of a restaurant, catering 

company, cafeteria, deli or other specialty shop. Students 

must always have a valid Washington State Health Card 

and Serve Safe Certificate. 

This program is certified by the American Culinary 

Federation (ACF). Upon graduation, students will be eligible 

to receive their initial ACF certifications in either culinary arts 

or baking arts, depending on their area of specialization. 

Culinary Arts AAS degree graduates will: 

be prepared for employment as cooks, short order 

cooks, pantry cooks, prep cooks, front line cooks, sauté 

cooks, and grill cooks 

obtain certification from the American Culinary 

Federation as a Certified Culinarian 

meet the Skills Standards of American Culinary Federation 

demonstrate excellent customer service 















CULA 119 Intermediate Culinary Skills & Concepts. .........9 

CULA 120 Restaurant Fundamentals. ......................9 

CULA 124 Introduction to the Front of the House. ..........9 

CULA 127 Introduction to Baking ....................... 12 


CULA 130 Supervision & Management ....................3 


CULA 142 Costing & Menu Planning. ......................3 

CULA 144 International and Classical Cuisine. ..............4 

CULA 146 Garde Manger .................................4 

CULA 154 Food & Beverage Procurement. .................3 

CULA 195 Capstone, Portfolio, & Masterpiece Dinner .......5 

CULA 196 Internship/Externship/Cooperative. .............5 

TECHNICAL ELECTIVE – 3 CREDITS 

To be taken from CULA courses 



Humanities. ...................................5 








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CULINARY ARTS 


54 CREDITS 


The Culinary Arts certificate prepares students for a wide 

variety of entry-level positions in the culinary arts field. 

Students gain experience with stations of line cooking, 

inventory, production of daily specials, sauce preparation 

and basic butchering, as well as the basic function and 

structure of the cold kitchen. Curriculum includes basic 

cooking principals, terminologies and food handling 

practices. Students must always have a valid Washington 

State Health Card and Serve Safe Certificate. 

Culinary Arts certificate graduates will: 

be prepared to obtain an entry-level position in their 

field as prep cooks and/or front-line cooks 

demonstrate excellent customer service 












CULA 119 Intermediate Culinary Skills & Concepts. .........9 

CULA 120 Restaurant Fundamentals. ......................9 



CULA 142 Costing and Menu Planning. ....................3 

CULA 154 Food and Beverage Procurement. ...............3 








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DENTAL ASSISTANT 


90 CREDITS 


Program Mission: The Dental Assistant AAS degree 

prepares students with the necessary background, 

knowledge, and specialized skills for a career in the 

field of the dental professional. 

Students learn theory and skills from classroom lectures, 

laboratory practice, and hands-on practice in the Lake 

Washington Institute of Technology Dental Clinic. 

Additional experiences in private dental practices are 

part of the four to six week required internship phase 

of training. Upon completion of this American Dental 

Association (ADA) accredited program, students will 

be eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board 

(DANB) Dental Assisting Certification Examination. 

Dental Assistant AAS degree graduates will: 


perform four-handed chairside dentistry on general 

chairside procedures 

perform expanded functions such as rubber dam 

isolation, sealant placement, coronal polish, fluoride 

application, oral hygiene instruction, fabricate 

provisional restorations and crown, cord packing, 

radiographs, matrix system, alginate impressions 

and pouring study models 

apply appropriate sterilization and infection control 

techniques 

perform basic dental front office skills 

be prepared to become a registered dental assistant 

be prepared to take the California Dental Association 

(CDA) exam 













PREREQUISITES 

High school diploma or GED 

I. 


DENT 111 Introduction to Dental Assisting. ................2 

DENT 112 Introduction to Chairside Procedures. ...........5 

DENT 113 Dental Practice Theory. .........................5 

DENT 114 Ethics & Law, Office Management. ..............2 

DENT 115 Oral Science ...................................3 

DENT 117 Dental Materials I ..............................3 

DENT 121 Dental Assisting Practicum ....................6 

DENT 124 Study of the Human Body. ......................4 

DENT 126 Radiology .....................................3 

DENT 127 Dental Materials II. .............................3 

DENT 131 Dental Assisting Practicum II. ...................7 

DENT 133 Restorative Dentistry Dental Assist ..............3 

DENT 136 Radiography. ..................................2 

DENT 137 Dental Specialties. .............................4 

DENT 211 Dental Assisting Practicum III ...................4 

DENT 214 Pharmacology/Nutrition. .......................3 

DENT 215 Workplace Preparation .........................2 

DENT 294 Dental Assisting Internship .....................6 


See faculty adviser/instructor for pre-approval. 



** CMST& Oral Communication. ..........................5 


Psychology ....................................5 







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DENTAL ASSISTANT 


87 CREDITS 


Students learn theory and skills from classroom lectures, 

laboratory practice, and hands-on practice in the Lake 

Washington Institute of Technology Dental Clinic. 

Additional experiences in private dental practices are 

part of the four to six week required internship phase 

of training. Upon completion of this American Dental 

Association (ADA) accredited program, students will 

be eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board 

(DANB) Dental Assisting Certification Examination. 

Dental Certificate of Proficiency graduates will: 


perform four-handed chairside dentistry on general 

chairside procedures 

perform expanded functions such as rubber dam 

isolation, sealant placement, coronal polish, fluoride 

application, oral hygiene instruction, fabricate 

provisional restorations and crown, cord packing, 

radiographs, matrix system, alginate impressions 

and pouring study models 

apply appropriate sterilization and infection control 

techniques 

perform basic dental front office skills 

be prepared to become a registered dental assistant 

be prepared to take the California Dental Association 

(CDA) exam 










PREREQUISITES 

high school diploma or GED 

I. 


DENT 111 Introduction to Dental Assisting. ................2 

DENT 112 Introduction to Chairside Procedures. ...........5 

DENT 113 Dental Practice Theory. .........................5 

DENT 114 Ethics & Law, Office Management. ..............2 

DENT 115 Oral Science ...................................3 

DENT 117 Dental Materials I ..............................3 

DENT 121 Dental Assisting Practicum ....................6 

DENT 124 Study of the Human Body. ......................4 

DENT 126 Radiology .....................................3 

DENT 127 Dental Materials II. .............................3 

DENT 131 Dental Assisting Practicum II. ...................7 

DENT 133 Restorative Dentistry for Dental Assist. ..........3 

DENT 136 Radiography. ..................................2 

DENT 137 Dental Specialties. .............................4 

DENT 211 Dental Assisting Practicum III ...................4 

DENT 214 Pharmacology/Nutrition. .......................3 

DENT 215 Workplace Preparation .........................2 

DENT 294 Dental Assisting Internship .....................6 



** CMST& Oral Communication. ..........................5 


Psychology. ...................................5 





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DENTAL HYGIENE 


120 CREDITS (PLUS 57 CREDITS OF PREREQUISITES) 

Admission Dates: Fall, by special admissions 

Program Mission: The mission of the Lake Washington 

Institute of Technology Dental Hygiene program is to 

prepare students to enter the healthcare workforce as 

entry-level dental hygienists who are competent in the 

provision of safe, ethical and effective dental hygiene 

care. The program aims to provide students with high 

quality didactic and clinical education in the cognitive, 

psychomotor, and affective skills of dental hygiene as 

well as the promotion of life-long learning. 

Program Philosophy: The Lake Washington Institute 

of Technology Dental Hygiene program believes the 

function of the dental hygienist is to provide safe and 

effective dental hygiene care to help people retain and 

improve their oral health for greater quality of life. It is 

the philosophy of the Dental Hygiene program at LWIT 

to foster the acquisition of dental hygiene skills in a safe 

learning environment that supports communication, 

collaboration, and critical thinking, and to promote 

culturally sensitive, ethical, and compassionate care 

in the dental workplace. 

This program has received accreditation status from 

the Commission on Dental Accreditation which allows 

students, upon graduation, to take the National Board 

Examination and the clinical licensing examination 

in the state where she or he plans to practice. Clinical 

experience is provided at the Lake Washington Institute 

of Technology dental clinic under the supervision 

of licensed dentists and licensed dental hygienists. 

Additional clinical experience occurs in a variety of 

off-campus settings located in the greater Seattle area. 

There is a formal admissions process for entry into this 

program. The curriculum in the Dental Hygiene program 

consists of seven quarters, including a six-week summer 

quarter of full-time professional and clinical education 

preceded by 57 credits of prerequisite courses. The 

prerequisite science courses must be at least seven 

years current upon program entry; be measured by a 

proficiency examination; or be waived by special petition 

to the Dental Hygiene Director. The dental hygiene 

courses must be taken successively. Any developmental 



Dental Hygiene AAS degree graduates will: 

provide quality, evidence-based patient care 

demonstrating their ability to perform safe, effective, and 

ethical entry-level dental hygiene services 

apply the basic principles of evidence-based research and 

decision making in the delivery of dental hygiene care 

be prepared to successfully complete all licensing exams 

required to practice in Washington State and obtain an 

entry-level position as a dental hygienist 

be prepared to engage in life-long learning and career 

development as a dental hygienist 

demonstrate critical thinking, teamwork, communication, 

intercultural appreciation and technical and information 

literacy skills 









PREREQUISITES 

BIOL& 241 Human A & P 1. ................................6 

BIOL& 242 Human A & P 2. ................................6 




CMST& Oral Communication – College Level ............5 


MATH Quantitative Reasoning. ........................5 







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DHYG 111 Medical Emergencies. ..........................1 

DHYG 112 Dental Hygiene Practice I. ......................6 

DHYG 113 Restorative Dentistry I. .........................3 

DHYG 114 Principles & Issues in Dental Hygiene I. ..........2 

DHYG 115 Head & Neck Anatomy. .........................2 

DHYG 116 Radiology .....................................3 

DHYG 118 Periodontology I. ..............................2 

DHYG 119 Tooth Morphology .............................2 

DHYG 121 Preventive Dentistry. ...........................2 

DHYG 122 Dental Hygiene Practice II. ......................8 

DHYG 123 Restorative Dentistry II .........................1 

DHYG 124 Principles & Issues in Dental Hygiene II ..........1 

DHYG 127 Histology & Embryology. .......................2 

DHYG 137 Radiographic Interpretation ....................2 

DHYG 139 Pathology I ....................................2 

DHYG 132 Dental Hygiene Practice III. .....................7 

DHYG 133 Restorative Dentistry III. ........................1 

DHYG 134 Principles & Issues in Dental Hygiene III. .........2 

DHYG 135 Community Dental Health I. ....................3 

DHYG 136 Pharmacology .................................2 

DHYG 138 Pain Control ...................................2 

DHYG 142 Dental Hygiene Practice IV. .....................5 

DHYG 143 Restorative Dentistry IV. ........................1 

DHYG 145 Community Dental Health II ....................2 

DHYG 212 Dental Hygiene Practice V. ......................9 

DHYG 213 Restorative Dentistry V .........................3 

DHYG 214 Principles & Issues in Dental Hygiene IV. .........2 

DHYG 215 Community Dental Health III. ...................3 

DHYG 218 Periodontology II. ..............................2 

DHYG 219 Pathology II. ...................................2 

DHYG 222 Dental Hygiene Practice VI. ................... 10 

DHYG 223 Restorative Dentistry VI. ........................3 

DHYG 224 Principles & Issues in Dental Hygiene V ..........2 

DHYG 225 Community Dental Health IV. ...................3 

DHYG 229 Pathology III. ..................................2 

DHYG 232 Dental Hygiene Practice VII ................... 10 

DHYG 233 Restorative Dentistry VII. .......................2 

DHYG 234 Principles & Issues in Dental Hygiene VI. .........1 

DHYG 235 Community Dental Health V ....................1 

DHYG 239 Pathology IV. ..................................1 



(All Prerequisites previously listed) 

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DIESEL & HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN 


117 CREDITS 


Program Mission: Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician 

AAS degree educates and mentors students in the latest 

technology, equipment, ideals, and fuel systems that 

power the diesel and heavy equipment industry today 

and in the future both close to home and at locations 

worldwide. It prepares students for lifelong learning and 

skill development, help students realize their potential 

to be successful at their careers and improve our 

community, economy and environment. 

Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician AAS degree 

students learn how to diagnose problems and perform 

repairs on various vehicle components including 

engines, fuel, cooling, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, 

brake, suspension, undercarriage, power-shift and 

drive-train systems in the trucking and heavy equipment 

industry. Students will spend their first term training in 

a transportation core curriculum. The laboratory area 

simulates an industry environment. Students who have 

met the course objectives may be placed in a cooperative 

work experience to further develop their skills on the job. 

Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician AAS degree 


be prepared to obtain an entry-level repair technician 

position in their field 

perform repairs on various diesel vehicles, vehicle 

components and equipment 

develop lifelong educational and employment goals 

establish an appreciation for life-long learning 

be prepared to succeed on the ASE certification and 

OEM certification exams 

meet minimum competency in eight categories identified 

as essential for employability: adherence to policy and 

procedure, technical knowledge, skill application, work 

planning, quality of work, quantity of work, interpersonal 

skills, oral and written communication 

demonstrate advanced skills in: diagnostics, repair and 

maintenance, electronics, hydraulics, power train, engines, 

pneumatics, undercarriage, brakes and welding. 















in the students last 3 quarters of training by instructor 

permission only. 






DHET 122 Welding Applications. ..........................4 

DHET 123 Heavy Duty Electrical Systems. ..................4 

DHET 124 Electronic Applications. ........................4 

DHET 125 Basic Maintenance. ............................3 

DHET 131 Engine Principles/Components. .................3 

DHET 132 Gasoline/Liquid Propane Gas Systems. ..........3 

DHET 133 Diesel Systems. ................................3 

DHET 134 Fuel Injection. .................................3 

DHET 135 Diagnostics/Adjustments/Emissions. ............3 

DHET 211 Hydraulic Fluid Power I .........................6 

DHET 213 Hydraulic Fluid Power II. ........................6 

DHET 214 Diesel Mechanical Practices. ....................3 

DHET 221 Power Trains/Standard. .........................6 




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Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician continued 



DHET 222 Power Trains/Power Shift .......................6 

DHET 223 Traction & Components. ........................3 

DHET 231 Steering/Suspension/Frames. ...................5 

DHET 232 Pneumatics. ...................................5 

DHET 233 Foundation Brakes .............................5 

IFAD * First Aid Elective. .............................1 

CWEX 190 Cooperative Work Experience Seminar. ..........1 

CWEX 197 Cooperative Work Experience. ..................4 



Humanities. ...................................5 






* FIRST AID ELECTIVE – 1 CREDIT 

First Aid elective may be taken from any IFAD course(s) 

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DIESEL & HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN 


89 CREDITS 


Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician certificate students 

learn how to identify problems and perform maintenance 

on various vehicle components including fuel, cooling, 

electrical, hydraulic, brake, suspension, and drive-train 

systems in the trucking and heavy equipment industry. 

Students will spend their first term of training in a 

transportation core curriculum. The laboratory area 

simulates an industry environment. Students who have 

met the course objectives may be placed in a cooperative 

work experience to further develop their skills on the job. 

Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician certificate 


be prepared to obtain an entry-level maintenance 

technician position in their field 

perform maintenance tasks on various diesel vehicles, 

vehicle components and equipment 

meet minimum competency in eight categories identified 

as essential for employability: adherence to policy and 

procedure, technical knowledge, skill application, work 

planning, quality of work, quantity of work, interpersonal 

skills, oral and written communication 















DHET 122 Welding Applications. ..........................4 

DHET 123 Heavy Duty Electrical Systems. ..................4 

DHET 124 Electronic Applications. ........................4 

DHET 125 Basic Maintenance. ............................3 

DHET 131 Engine Principles/Components. .................3 

DHET 132 Gasoline/Liquid Propane Gas Systems. ..........3 

DHET 134 Fuel Injection. .................................3 

DHET 211 Hydraulic Fluid Power I .........................6 

DHET 214 Diesel Mechanical Practices. ....................3 

DHET 221 Power Trains/Standard. .........................6 

DHET 223 Traction & Components. ........................3 

DHET 231 Steering/Suspension/Frames. ...................5 

DHET 232 Pneumatics. ...................................5 

DHET 233 Foundation Brakes .............................5 

CWEX 197 Cooperative Work Experience. ..................1 










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DIGITAL GAMING AND MEDIA 



105 CREDITS 


Program Mission: The Digital Gaming and Media AAS-T degree 

is designed to train students for entry-level positions in the 

game/media field. Graduates will be able to create animated 

graphics applicable to gaming, marketing, advertising, 

educational, and interactive media that use 3D animation. 

Courses are delivered through face-to-face, online, and 

hybrid methods allowing students to practice skills 

necessary in industry. Students will conduct industry 

research to identify career pathways, learn professional 

practices including copyright, file management, portfolio 

development and workplace ethics. Students culminate 

their learning experience at the end of their studies with 

a showcase of their portfolio to industry professionals. 

Digital Gaming and Media AAS-T degree graduates will: 


demonstrate technical proficiency and creative skills as 

related to the digital gaming field 

manage files and content in a manner suitable for industry 

convey characters and concepts through traditional 

art methods 

compare, and evaluate electronic games taxonomy and 

design theory 

mod game levels in current level editing tools 

create and edit basic scripts in related software 

rig and animate characters and props in current 

industry tools 

create props, levels, and textures in current 3D tools 

present ideas, pitches, and portfolios to industry and peers 


intercultural appreciation, and technical and information 













-OR- 


MMDP 101 Digital Design Survey. ..........................4 

MMDP 105 Storyboard Development. ......................4 

MMDP 108 Interactive Media Design .......................5 

MMDP 113 Computer Programming Fundamentals. . . . . . . . . 5 


MMDP 124 Introduction to 3D with Maya. ..................4 

MMDP 127 Level Editing I .................................4 

MMDP 130 Concept Art – Characters. ......................4 

MMDP 134 3D Materials & Textures. ........................4 

MMDP 137 Lighting & Effects ..............................4 

MMDP 138 Introduction to Environmental Art. ..............4 

MMDP 148 Concept Art – Environments. ...................4 

MMDP 150 Character Animation I. .........................4 

MMDP 165 3D Character Design. ...........................4 

MMDP 190 Portfolio/Job Search. ...........................5 

MMDP 210 High Resolution Sculpting I. ....................4 

TECHNICAL ELECTIVES. .................................. 4 

The following courses are recommended: 

MMDP 142 Photoshop II. ..................................4 

MMDP 170 Motion Graphics with After Effects ..............5 

MMDP 172 Concept Art – Team Project. ....................4 

MMDP 182 Level Editing II. ................................4 

MMDP 215 High Resolution Sculpting II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 



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Humanities. ...................................5 





1 

Or any college level math course with intermediate algebra 

as a prerequisite 

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CHILD CARE MANAGER 


90 CREDITS 


Program Mission: The Child Care Manager AAS degree 

prepares students to develop competencies necessary 

to plan, implement, and evaluate a quality program for 

children, following National Association for the Education 

of Young Children (NAEYC) standards. 

This program prepares students to seek new employment 

or update professional skills and knowledge as a family 

care provider; program supervisor of a child care center; 

child care manager; and lead teacher in early childhood 

programs. Theoretical knowledge is gained through 

evening/online classroom lectures; practical experience 

takes place in college labs and in family and center-based 

programs where students are employed. 

Child Care Manager AAS degree graduates will: 

be prepared for a lead teacher or entry level 

management position in the early care and learning field 

plan, implement, and evaluate children’s programs using 

current child development knowledge 

apply developmentally appropriate guidance techniques 

teach developmentally appropriate guidance techniques 

to colleagues 

document children’s’ skill development and plan 

programs based on documented observations 

be prepared to create a learning environment that fosters 

language, social, cognitive, and motor skills in young children 

be prepared to communicate in verbal and written 

format with the parents 

be prepared to plan and monitor food service in an early 

childhood program 

be able to create and maintain a safe and healthy 

environment, both indoors/outdoors 

follow the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) as it 

relates to early childhood programs 

be prepared to develop and maintain staff and fiscal 

policies of an early childhood program 

be prepared to appropriately hire, mentor, and 

supervise staff 


intercultural appreciation , and technical and information 











ECED 122 Creative Activities. .............................5 

ECED 125 Math and Science. .............................5 

ECED 212 Staff/Program Management ....................5 

ECED 215 Capstone Practicum. ...........................2 

ECED& 105 Intro to Early Childhood Education. .............5 

ECED& 107 Health, Safety & Nutrition. ......................5 

ECED& 120 Practicum – Nurturing. .........................2 

ECED& 139 Administration. ................................3 

ECED& 160 Curriculum. ....................................5 

ECED& 170 Environments. .................................3 

ECED& 180 Language and Literacy .........................3 

ECED& 190 Observation and Assessment ...................3 

EDUC& 115 Child Development. ............................5 

EDUC& 130 Guiding Behavior. ..............................3 

EDUC& 150 Child, Family and Community. ..................3 


Minimum of 10 additional credits of which all must be in college-level 


transferable as defined by the state system. Recommended courses: 

EDUC& 205 Intro to Education and HUM 215 Multicultural America. 


Select one 3 credit course from the following courses: 

ECED& 132 Infant/Toddler – Nurturing Care. ................3 

ECED& 134 Family Child Care Management. ................3 


EDUC& 136 School Age Children. ...........................3 



Humanities. ...................................5 






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CHILD CARE MANAGER 


70 CREDITS 


Theoretical knowledge is gained through evening 

classroom lectures; practical experience takes place in 

college labs and in family- and center-based programs 

where students are employed. Students develop 

competencies necessary to plan, implement, and 

evaluate a quality program for children, following 

National Association for the Education of Young Children 

(NAEYC) standards. Program prepares students to seek 

new employment or update professional skills and 

knowledge as a family care provider; program supervisor 

of child care center; child care manager; and lead teacher 

in child care/ preschool programs. 

Child Care Manager certificate graduates will: 

be prepared for a lead teacher or entry-level 

management position in the child care field 

be able to plan, implement and evaluate programs 

for young children 

be able to document children’s growth and skill 

development 

be able to apply developmentally appropriate 

guidance techniques 

plan and implement activities that promote social, 

cognitive, language and motor skills 

be able to apply Washington Administrative Code 

(WAC) requirements to work environment 

be able to work in a cooperative and supportive 

manner with parents 

maintain a safe and healthy environment for 

young children 

follow a work guideline as outlined in staff 

operations manual 

participate willingly in staff development activities 

follow the fiscal guidelines of the place of employment 











ECED 122 Creative Activities. .............................5 

ECED 125 Math and Science. .............................5 

ECED 212 Staff/Program Management ....................5 

ECED 215 Capstone Practicum. ...........................2 

ECED& 105 Intro to Early Childhood Education. .............5 

ECED& 107 Health, Safety & Nutrition. ......................5 

ECED& 120 Practicum – Nurturing. .........................2 


ECED& 160 Curriculum. ....................................5 

ECED& 170 Environments. .................................3 

ECED& 180 Language and Literacy .........................3 

ECED& 190 Observation and Assessment ...................3 

EDUC& 115 Child Development. ............................5 

EDUC& 130 Guiding Behavior. ..............................3 

EDUC& 150 Child, Family and Community. ..................3 


Select one 3 credit course from the following courses: 

ECED& 132 Infant/Toddler – Nurturing Care. ................3 

ECED& 134 Family Child Care Management. ................3 

EDUC& 136 School Age Children. ...........................3 




Social Science (taught within curriculum). ........ 




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www.lwtech.edu/earlyeduc 

INITIAL CERTIFICATE 


12 CREDITS 


The Initial certificate completes Step 5 of level 2 on 

the Washington State ECE Career Lattice. It is the first 

step of the State of Washington Stackable Certificates 

that can ultimately lead to a two year degree in Early 

Childhood Education. This 12 credit certificate teaches 

to and assess for the competencies comparable to the 

Child Development Associate. The initial certificate may 

be a point of entry or a continuation of professional 

development from Level 1. 

State initial certificate graduates will: 

be able to maintain a safe and healthy environment for 

children 

be prepared to monitor and make appropriate changes 

for safety in both the indoor and outdoor learning 

environment 

be able to plan and monitor a children’s menu 

following DEL guidelines 

be prepared to apply learning theory as it relates to 

children’s play in the learning setting 

be prepared to work as an entry level staff member in 

an early childhood setting 

be prepared to apply best practices in all interactions 

with children 







ECED& 105 Intro to Early Childhood Education. ................5 

ECED& 107 Health, Safety & Nutrition. ........................5 

ECED& 120 Practicum – Nurturing. ...........................2 



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SHORT CERTIFICATES OF SPECIALIZATION 

20 CREDITS 


The short Certificates of Specialization complete Step 6 of Level 2 on the Washington State ECE Career Lattice. The 

Short Certificate of Specialization is the second of three short certificates that can lead to completion of an AAS degree. 

Within this Short Certificate of specialization students will complete all of the requirements of the Initial Credential, plus 

specialized curriculum. Students select one of the 5 areas of specialization for the short certificate. 


Early Childhood Education – General 

Certificate of Completion 

Administration Certificate of Completion 

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION – GENERAL 


Early Childhood Education-General Certificate graduates will: 

be prepared to maintain a safe and healthy 

environment for children 



environment 




children’s play in the learning environment 



Family Child Care Certificate of Completion 

Infant-Toddler Certificate of Completion 

School-Age Certificate of Completion 


with children 

be prepared to follow all guidelines for their area of 

specialization as outlined by DEL 





EDUC& 115 Child Development. ..............................5 

EDUC& 130 Guiding Behavior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 

TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS . ...........................20 

ADMINISTRATION 


Administration Certificate graduates will: 





environment 








with children 








EDUC& 139 Administration of Early Learning Programs. ........3 


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FAMILY CHILD CARE 


Family Child Care Certificate graduates will: 





environment 







INFANT-TODDLER CARE 


Infant-Toddler Care Certificate graduates will: 





environment 








with children 








EDUC& 134 Family Child Care. ................................3 



with children 








EDUC& 132 Infants & Toddlers. ...............................3 



SCHOOL-AGE CARE 


School-Age Care Certificate graduates will: 





environment 








with children 








EDUC& 136 School Age Care. .................................3 



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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION-STATE 

CERTIFICATE 



47 CREDITS 


The Early Childhood Education-State certificate completes 

Step 7 of Level 2 on the Washington State ECE Career 

Lattice. This is the 3rd and final step of the Stackable 

Certificates. Completion of this Credential provides the 

opportunity for the student to move to Level 3 of the 

Career Lattice. Level 3 can be achieved through the 

completion of an AAS in Early Childhood Education. All 

course work in the Stackable certificates is a component of 

the AAS in Early Childhood Education at LWIT. 

Early Childhood Education-State Certificate graduates will: 

be prepared for a lead teacher or entry-level 

management position in the child care field 





environment 

plan and monitor the children’s menu and all food service 

be prepared to apply learning theory and best 

practices in all interactions with children 

be prepared to follow all guidelines as outlined by DEL 

be prepared to establish positive and clear lines of 

communication with families and staff 

be prepared to plan, implement and evaluate the 

children’s curriculum 

be prepared to document children’s’ growth and 

development and use those documented observations 

to make program modifications to meet the needs of 

the individual child and to share with parents 





ECED& 160 Curriculum. ......................................5 

ECED& 170 Environments. ...................................3 

-OR- 


ECED& 180 Language and Literacy . ..........................3 

ECED& 190 Observation and Assessment . ....................3 


EDUC& 150 Child, Family and Community. ....................3 

Select one of the following specialization areas 


EDUC& 132 Infants & Toddlers. ...............................3 

EDUC& 134 Family Child Care. ................................3 

EDUC& 136 School Age Care. .................................3 

EDUC& 139 Administration of Early Learning Programs. ........3 


Written Communication .....................................5 

Quantitative Reasoning. .....................................5 

Social Science (taught within curriculum). ....................5 




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ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY 


120 CREDITS 


Program Mission: The Electronics Technology AAS 

degree prepares students to utilize the skills learned 

in this program to enter into either the electronics 

manufacturing industry as engineering technicians, 

electronics specialists, inspectors, managers, and testers, 

or into any of the high-tech industry maintaining 

multi-million dollar machines and devices utilized 

in almost all high-tech fields today. 

The Electronics Technology AAS degree exposes students 

to a basic core of skills through advanced electronics 

principles and applications. By focusing on the idea that 

a career in high-tech involves constant and continuing 

education, the student learns the importance of 

life-long learning. Through this, the program prepares its 

graduates for entry level positions in the rapidly growing 

high-tech industries of the 21st century. 

Electronics Technology AAS degree graduates will: 

be prepared to obtain entry-level positions as electronics 

technicians, installers, assemblers and troubleshooters 

be prepared with the skills to perform standard 

workplace functions with minimal supervision 














ELEC 110 Introduction to Electronics I. ....................6 

ELEC 111 Computer Literacy for 

Electronics Professionals. .......................2 

ELEC 113 Career Planning & Leadership I. .................2 

ELEC 114 Electronic Testing Processes & Techniques I ......2 

ELEC 115 Electronics Manufacturing 

Testing Techniques I. ...........................5 

ELEC 116 Introduction to Programmable 

Logic Controllers. ..............................5 

ELEC 120 Introduction to Electronics II. ...................6 


Testing Techniques II ...........................5 

ELEC 130 Electricity & Electronics. ........................6 

ELEC 137 Introduction to Semi & Analog. .................5 

ELEC 211 Digital Electronics. .............................6 

ELEC 213 Career Planning & Leadership II .................2 

ELEC 214 Troubleshooting Electronic Circuits. .............4 

ELEC 216 Mechatronics. .................................4 

ELEC 217 Data Acquisition & Analysis. ....................5 

ELEC 221 FCC/CET Preparation ...........................1 

ELEC 223 Communication Electronics. ....................5 

ELEC 224 Electronic Circuits. .............................5 

ELEC 225 Linear Circuits. .................................5 

ELEC 226 Introduction to Automation/ 

Electromechanical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 

ELEC 237 Intro to Microprocessors Microcontrollers. .......5 

ELEC 239 Printed Circuit Board Layout & Design. ..........6 

ELEC 297 Electronic Capstone, Degree Level. ..............4 



Humanities. ...................................5 








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105 CREDITS 


Program Mission: The Electronics Technology AAS 

Transfer degree prepares students to utilize the skills 

learned in this program to enter the electronics 

manufacturing industry as engineering technicians, 

electronics specialists, inspectors, managers, and testers 

or to pursue further education at the baccalaureate level. 

This degree is intended for students who may wish to 

transfer to specific colleges who accept the credits – check 

with your adviser. Achievement of this degree will prepare 

the transfer student for further study. Graduates will also 

be able to utilize the skills learned in this program to 

enter into either the electronics manufacturing industry 

as assemblers, inspectors, managers and testers, or into 

any high-tech industry maintaining one of the many 

multi-million dollar machines and devices utilized in 

almost all high-tech fields today. 

Electronics Technology AAS-Transfer degree will: 

be prepared to obtain entry-level positions as electronics 

technicians, installers, assemblers and troubleshooters 

be prepared with the skills to perform standard 

workplace functions with minimal supervision 















ELEC 114 Electronic Testing Processes & Techniques .......2 

ELEC 116 Introduction to Programmable 

Logic Controllers. ..............................5 







ELEC 224 Electronic Circuits. .............................5 



ELEC 297 Electronic Capstone, Degree Level. ..............4 


MATH& 141 Pre-Calculus I. .................................5 

MATH& 142 Pre-Calculus II. .................................5 






PHYS& 115 General Physics II w/Lab. .......................5 




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ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN 


85 CREDITS 


Electronics Technician certificate students develop a 

basic core of electronics skills and are eligible to take the 

Associate Certified Electronics Technician examination. 

Graduates are qualified for entry-level positions as testers, 

maintenance technicians, service laboratory technicians, 

and satellite up-link or down-link technicians, cable TV 

installers, and service telecommunications technicians. 

Electronics Technician certificate graduates will: 

be prepared to obtain entry-level positions as 

electronics technicians, installers, assemblers and 

troubleshooters 












ELEC 111 Computer Literacy for 

Electronics Professionals. .......................2 

ELEC 113 Career Planning & Leadership. ..................2 










ELEC 213 Career Planning & Leadership II .................2 






See faculty adviser/instructor for pre-approval 










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DIGITAL ELECTRONICS 


36 CREDITS 


The Digital Electronics certificate introduces students to 

the technical foundations of current digital technologies 

and will enable them to explore these technologies in 

more depth and to work with them more adeptly in 

the workplace. This certificate is intended for students 

desiring to upgrade their skills in this industry. 











ELEC 197 Electronic Capstone, Certificate Level. ...........5 


ELEC 232 Digital Electronics Lab. .........................6 



ELECTRONIC AUTOMATION 


32 CREDITS 


The Electronic Automation certificate introduces the 

student to these automated manufacturing principles, 

systems and hands-on practices required to effectively 

work with, install, and troubleshoot automated 

manufacturing systems. This certificate is intended for 

students desiring to upgrade their skills in this industry. 










ELEC 116 Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers. 5 




ELEC 226 Introduction to Automation/ 

Electromechanical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 


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ELECTRONICS, MANUFACTURING SPECIALIST 


20 CREDITS 


The level of sophistication of electronics has grown 

exponentially over the past few years. The Electronics, 

Manufacturing Specialist certificate prepares graduates 

for opportunities in the area of state-of-the-art 

electronics manufacturing. Internationally recognized 

certification is possible through successful completion of 

IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certification. 







PCB DESIGN TECHNICIAN 


35 CREDITS 


The PCB Design Technician certificate provides a 

foundation to those individuals that seek employment 

opportunities in the lucrative exciting niche market of 

printed circuit board (PCB) design. Students will learn and 

use state-of-the art software while in this program. This 

certificate is intended for students desiring to upgrade 

their skills in this industry. 











ELEC 126 Electronic Manufacturing 


ELEC 233 IPC-A-610 Certification Program. ................5 

ELEC 234 IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certification Program. ........5 












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ENERGY & SCIENCE TECHNICIAN 


93-99 CREDITS 


Program Mission: The Energy & Science Technician 

AAS degree prepares students to meet the increasing 

demand for jobs related to green technology, alternative 

energy, and laboratory sciences. The program prepares 

students for employment as technicians in areas such as 

biomedical and industrial laboratories, manufacturing, 

energy services, and environmental positions in public 

and private institutions. 

Students will receive a well-rounded education that 

includes courses in mathematics, written and oral 

communication, social sciences, energy sciences, 

biology, chemistry, physics, and computers. Technical 

electives also allow students to direct their studies 

toward specializations in bio-energy & environmental 

sciences, alternative & renewable energy technology, and 

industrial/laboratory sciences. Stand alone certificates are 

also available for each specialization. 

Energy & Science Technician AAS graduates will: 

be prepared for a range of entry level technician 

positions in energy and laboratory/industrial 

employment areas 

explain the concepts of electrical energy and how 

energy is used within various applications 

explain the impact of local, national, and global energy 

usage with regards to the environment 

measure and rate different sources of alternative 

energy and analyze these for the suitability of a 

particular application 

apply the basic principles of science including theory, 

observation, hypothesis, and experimentation 

calculate using metric measurements, scientific 

notation, significant figures and conversion factors 

examine and communicate the relationship between 

chemistry and living systems including the role of 

chemistry in laboratory and energy sciences 

apply basic computer skills to academic and 

work-related operations 

acquire employment skills in a particular industry 

through the internship requirement 














CHEM& 121 Introduction to Chemistry ......................5 

ENVS& 101 Introduction to Environmental Science. .........5 

ETEC 110 Introduction to Alternative Energy 

& Energy Management. ........................5 


STEC 198 Cooperative Work Seminar. .....................1 

STEC 199 Cooperative Work Experience. ..................4 

CHOOSE 10 CREDITS OF BAS 

BAS 111 Word I. ........................................5 

BAS 112 Excel I. ........................................5 

BAS 114 Access. ........................................5 

BAS 281 Project Management with Microsoft Project .....5 


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TECHNICAL ELECTIVES 28-34 CREDITS 

BIO ENERGY FOCUS ELECTIVE SUGGESTIONS 




ETEC 121 Biomass and Bio-fuels Basics. ...................5 

STEC 200 Good Laboratory Practice. ......................4 

STEC 221 Hazardous Waste Management .................5 

STEC 225 Quality and Statistical Process Control. ..........5 

RENEWABLE ENERGY FOCUS ELECTIVE SUGGESTIONS 



ETEC 123 Introduction to Photovoltaic Systems. ...........4 

ETEC 124 Fundamentals of Water and Wind Power. ........5 



INDUSTRIAL LABORATORY FOCUS ELECTIVE SUGGESTIONS 



STEC 200 Good Laboratory Practice. ......................4 


No more than 8 credits may be chosen from below: 

ARGT 111 Architectural Print Reading .....................2 





Written Communication. ..................... 10 

Humanities. ...................................5 

Quantitative Reasoning. ...................... 10 


TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS .........................93-99 





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BIO-ENERGY 


19 CREDITS 


The Bio-Energy certificate will prepare the student for a 

career in energy, environmental toxicology, and industrial 

practices, and provide a general understanding of the new 

biological technology in the energy sector. The certificate 

is targeted at individuals seeking fundamental knowledge 

that can be applied in the energy and biological 

technology industry as well as for those interested in 

learning more about the biological energy systems of 

the future. Students have the option of continuing their 

education by pursuing an AAS degree in Energy & Science 

Technician and specializing in bio energy, renewable 

electric energy, or industrial laboratory. 











ETEC 121 Biomass and Bio-fuel Basics. ....................5 

STEC 200 Good Lab Practice. .............................4 


ENERGY TECHNOLOGY 


19 CREDITS 


The Energy Technology certificate prepares students 

for a career in energy management, site assessment or 

technician level by training, retraining or upgrading skills. 

Students will learn the basics of energy site assessment, 

the technologies behind renewable energy and apply the 

trade-offs associated with implementation of each, both 

economic and environmental. The certificate is targeted 

at individuals seeking fundamental knowledge that can 

be applied in the field of alternative energy. Students 

have the option of continuing their education by 

pursuing an AAS degree in Energy & Science Technician 

and specializing in bio energy, renewable electric energy, 

or industrial laboratory. 










ETEC 121 Biomass and Bio-fuels Basics. ...................5 




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INDUSTRIAL/LABORATORY 


19 CREDITS 


The Industrial/Laboratory certificate will prepare the student 

for employment in the Industrial or Laboratory sectors. 

Students will learn the basics behind good lab practices that 

will be useful for managing and working within a laboratory 

setting such as healthcare, agricultural labs, wet labs, or 

other analysis careers, as well as information about energy, 

process control, and the impact of industry/laboratory on 

the environment. The certificate is targeted at individuals 

seeking fundamental knowledge that can be applied in the 

industrial or laboratory sciences. Students have the option 

of continuing their education by pursuing an AAS degree in 

Energy & Science Technician and specializing in bio energy, 

renewable electric energy, or industrial laboratory. 













I-BEST BIO-ENERGY 


25 CREDITS 


The I-BEST Bio-Energy Certificate of Completion is 

targeted at individuals seeking fundamental knowledge 

that can be applied in the energy and biological 

technology industry as well as at those interested in 

learning more about the biological energy systems 

in the future. It prepares an increasingly diverse 

workforce for employment opportunities in energy, 

environmental toxicology, and industrial practices. This 

certificate provides ESL/ABED students with a general 

understanding of the new biological technology in the 

energy sector. All-professional-technical classes are 

taught with a 50% overlap of instruction between the 

ESL faculty and the professional-technical faculty. 

COREQUISITES 

EASL 085 is a corequisite for ETEC 110 and ETEC 121 

EASL 086 is a corequisite for STEC 200 and ENVS& 101 







. 



ETEC 110 Introduction to Alternative Energy .............5 


STEC 200 Good Laboratory Practices. .....................4 

EASL 085 ESL Energy Technology Applications I. ...........3 

EASL 086 ESL Energy Technology Applications II. ..........3 




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I-BEST ENERGY TECHNOLOGY 


28 CREDITS 


The I-BEST Energy Technology certificate is intended for 

individuals seeking a career in energy management or 

site assessment: students learn the basics of energy site 

assessment, the technologies behind renewable energy, 

and apply the trade-offs associated with implementation 

of each, both economic and environmental. This 

certificate prepares an increasingly diverse workforce 

for employment opportunities in the field of alternative 

energy. It provides ESL/ABED students with fundamental 

knowledge that can be applied in the field of alternative 

energy. All-professional-technical classes are taught with 

a 50% overlap of instruction between the ESL faculty and 

the professional-technical faculty. 







COREQUISITES 

EASL 085 is a corequisite for ETEC 110 and ETEC 121 

EASL 086 is a corequisite for ETEC 124 

EASL 087 is a corequisite for ETEC 123 











EASL 085 ESL Energy Technology Applications I. ...........3 


EASL 087 ESL Energy Technology Applications III ..........3 


I-BEST INDUSTRIAL/LABORATORY 


25 CREDITS 

Admission Dates: Winter 

The I-BEST Industrial/Laboratory certificate is targeted 

at individuals seeking employment in the Industrial 

or Laboratory sectors. It prepares an increasingly 

diverse workforce for employment opportunities in 

laboratory settings such as healthcare, agriculture, or the 

environment. This certificate provides ESL/ABED students 

with fundamental knowledge that can be applied in the 

industrial or laboratory sciences. All-professional-technical 

classes are taught with a 50% overlap of instruction between 

the ESL faculty and the professional-technical faculty. 







COREQUISITES 

EASL 086 is a corequisite for STEC 200 and ENVS& 101 

EASL 087 is a corequisite for STEC 221 and STEC 225 











EASL 087 ESL Energy Technology Applications III ..........3 


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MECHANICAL DESIGN EMPHASIS 



103 CREDITS 


Program Mission: The Engineering Graphics Mechanical 

Design Emphasis AAS-T degree prepares students 

for careers with mechanical engineering firms (e.g.: 

aeronautics, aerospace, medical, industrial manufacturing, 

etc.). Technicians are needed to translate the rough 

sketches, layouts, 3D design models, CAD designs, and 

written specifications of the engineer or designer into 

drawings and CAD databases showing the complete 

details and specifications for the finished product. 

Graduates are trained in engineering graphics with 

a design emphasis to work for companies which 

manufacture machinery, electrical equipment, computers 

and fabricated products. 

Engineering Graphics Mechanical Design Emphasis AAS-T 

degree graduates will: 

be prepared for a range of entry level positions in the 

mechanical engineering field with the ability to be 

independent and self-directed 

identify the elements and principles of mechanical design 

complete comprehensive design projects 

demonstrate industry ready skills and basic drafting 

fundamentals, concepts and techniques 

















. 




ENGR 121 Graphic Problem Solving .......................4 

ENGR 123 Applied Dimensioning & Tolerancing. ...........4 



ENGT 225 SolidWorks for Engineering I. ...................4 

ENGT 226 SolidWorks for Engineering II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 

ENGT 131 AutoCAD I. ....................................4 


ENGT 141 Applied Materials Technology. ..................4 


Employment Preparation .......................2 

ENGT 211 Applied Industrial Graphics. ....................4 

ENGT 251 Industrial Design Graphics. .....................4 

ENGT 253 Machine Design Graphics. ......................4 

ENGT 255 Tool Design Graphics I. .........................4 

ENGT 271 Engineering Graphics Problems & Analysis I. .....4 

ENGT 272 Engineering Graphics Problems & Analysis II. ....4 

ENGT 291 Applied Design Analysis. .......................4 

MACH 108 Fundamentals of Machining for Engineering. ....4 




PHYS& 114 General Physics w/Lab. .........................5 


MATH 111 College Algebra with Applications. ..............5 

Humanities. ...................................5 







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ENGINEERING GRAPHICS TECHNICIAN 


73 CREDITS 


The Engineering Graphics Technician certificate is a 

one-year program designed to prepare a graphics 

technician to work directly under the supervision of 

an engineer or designer producing detailed drawings. 

Engineering Graphics Technicians are specialists in 

translating the rough sketches, 3D design models, layouts 

and written specifications of engineers and designers 

into a drawing showing the complete details and 

specifications for the finished product under the close 

direction of a supervisor. 

Engineering Graphics Technician certificate graduates will: 

be prepared for a range of entry level positions 

in the mechanical engineering field with limited 

responsibilities and scope 



demonstrate familiarity with the many tools and 
















. 




ENGR 121 Graphic Problem Solving .......................4 

ENGR 123 Applied Dimensioning & Tolerancing. ...........4 





ENGT 131 AutoCAD I. ....................................4 




Employment Preparation. ......................2 













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TOOL DESIGN GRAPHICS 


36 CREDITS 


The Tool Design Graphics certificate is intended for 

professionals in fields such: as design, engineering, 

aerospace, automotive and manufacturing. Tool 

design is the process of designing and developing the 

tools, methods, and techniques necessary to improve 

manufacturing efficiency and productivity. A typical 

part-time student would need two to four terms to finish 

all course work. A student’s individual needs are taken 

into consideration. Students may complete deficiencies 

concurrently with first course in program. 

PREREQUISITES 

AAS degree or instructor permission. 







AUTOCAD 


8 CREDITS 


The AutoCAD certificate is designed to prepare 

students for skill set upgrades in the mechanical, civil 

or architectural fields. After completing the AutoCAD 

certificate, the student will be able to use AutoCAD in 

their specific engineering field successfully. 







PREREQUISITES 

Completion of ENGR 113 or instructor approval. 


ENGT 131 AutoCAD I. ....................................4 





ENGR 123 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing. .........4 



ENGT 233 Presentation Graphics I. ........................4 


ENGT 256 Tool Design Graphics II .........................4 

ENGT 257 Tool Design Graphics III. ........................4 


ENGT 133 Computer Aided Drafting & Design III. ...........4 

-OR- 

ENGT 222 CATIA V5 for Engineering I. .....................4 

-OR- 

ENGT 225 Parametric Solid Design I .......................4 



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CATIA 


12 CREDITS 


The CATIA certificate is designed to prepare students for 

skill set upgrades in the mechanical engineering field. After 

completing the CATIA certificate, the student will be able 

to use CATIA in mechanical engineering field successfully. 







PREREQUISITES 



ENGT 222 CATIA V5 for Engineering I. .....................4 

ENGT 223 CATIA V5 for Engineering II. .....................4 

ENGT 224 CATIA V5 for Engineering III. ....................4 


SOLIDWORKS 


12 CREDITS 


The SolidWorks certificate is designed to prepare 

students for skill set upgrades in the mechanical design 

field. After completing the SolidWorks certificate, the 

student will be able to use SolidWorks in mechanical 

design field successfully. 







PREREQUISITES 





ENGT 227 C3D Parametric Solid Design III. .................4 


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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 



95 CREDITS 


The Engineering Technology Associate in Applied Science 

Transfer degree prepares students for employment in 

technical fields. By completing the degree, students will 

acquire a broad foundation in engineering principles, and 

in the application of math, science, and design theory to 

solve engineering problems which, coupled with electives 

in a chosen area of specialization, will equip them work as 

engineering technicians in a number of industries. 

Engineering Technology AAS-T degree graduates will: 

be prepared for a range of entry level technician 

positions in the electronics, energy, manufacturing, 

aerospace, and biomedical equipment industries 

be able to apply basic principles of math, science, and 

design theory to solve real engineering problems 

be able to apply computer skills to solve 

engineering problems 

be able to carry out measurements, analyze data, 

and relate the results to real problems 

demonstrate knowledge of safe working practices 

in engineering workshops and labs 














ENG 131 Materials and Manufacturing Processes. .........5 

ENG 132 Mechanics – Statics and Dynamics ..............5 

ENG 133 Electrical Circuits. ..............................5 

ENG 134 Electronic Systems .............................5 

ENG 221 Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 

ENG 222 Engineering Design ............................5 

MATH 131 Applied Mathematics and Computing 1 .........5 




ENGINEERING ELECTIVES – 25 CREDITS 

Any 25 (or more) credits chosen from one of the following areas of focus: 

ELECTRONICS FOCUS 

ELEC 116 Introduction to PLCs. ...........................5 



ELEC 217 Data Acquisition and Analysis. ..................5 

ELEC 223 Communication Electronics. ....................5 


ELEC 226 Introduction to 

Automation/Electromechanical. ................5 

ELEC 237 Intro to Microprocessors & 

Microcontrollers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 

ELEC 239 Printed Circuit Board Layout and Design. ........6 

ENG 290 Engineering Technology Capstone ..............5 

RENEWABLE ENERGY FOCUS 



ETEC 110 Introduction to Alternative Energy ..............5 

ETEC 121 Biomass and Biofuel Basics. .....................5 


ETEC 124 Fundamentals of Wind and Water Power. ........5 





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MANUFACTURING FOCUS 

ELEC 116 Introduction to PLCs. ...........................5 


ELEC 226 Introduction to 

Automation/Electromechanical. ................5 






BIOMEDICAL FOCUS 

CHEM& 161 General Chemistry with Lab. ....................5 


BIOL& 241 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1. .............5 

ELEC 217 Data Acquisition and Analysis. ..................4 

ELEC 237 Intro to Microprocessors 

& Microcontrollers. .............................4 

STEC 200 Good Lab Practices. ............................5 



Quantitative Reasoning covered by Applied Math & Computing 

courses in the Common Engineering Core 



Humanities. ...................................5 





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ENVIRONMENTAL HORTICULTURE 


102-105 CREDITS 


Program Mission: The Environmental Horticulture AAS 

degree provides students with knowledge and skills 

needed for jobs with nurseries, greenhouses, landscape 

firms, garden centers, and park departments. 

Students learn plant identification, plant propagation, 

sustainable landscape practices, soil science, practical 

pruning and botanical concepts. Through time spent 

in practical hands-on training, students will learn to 

propagate, seed, transplant, design landscape plans, and 

maintain a variety of plants. Students will participate in 

an industry based training experience. 

The classroom setting includes individual and small 

group instruction with a hands-on focus of horticultural 

practices. The program emphasizes a sustainable 

approach to horticultural principles. A diverse population 

of students enjoys working in a 1200 sq. ft. state-ofthe-art 

growing facility. 

Environmental Horticulture AAS degree graduates will: 

be prepared to obtain various positions in the field 

of horticulture 

be prepared for Washington State Nursery and 

Landscape Association Certified Professional 

Horticulturists exams 

demonstrate professional knowledge of horticultural skills 














HORT 111 Botany ........................................5 

HORT 112 Intro to Hand Tools. ............................1 

HORT 113 Propagation ...................................5 

HORT 115 Plant ID Fall. ...................................4 

HORT 116 Fall Horticulture Lab. ...........................3 

HORT 121 Soils...........................................4 

HORT 122 Pruning. .......................................2 

HORT 123 Integrated Pest Management. ..................4 

HORT 125 Plant ID Winter. ................................4 

HORT 127 Winter Horticulture Lab. ........................3 

HORT 131 Landscape Design and Drafting. ................6 

HORT 132 Survey of Landscape Materials. .................2 

HORT 134 Nursery Retailing. ..............................1 

HORT 135 Plant ID Spring. ................................4 

HORT 137 Spring Horticulture Lab. ........................4 

HORT 211 Intro to Bidding and Estimating. ................1 

HORT 212 Sustainable Lawn Care. .........................3 

HORT 215 Introduction to Greenhouses. ...................4 

HORT 216 Greenhouse Operations ........................3 

HORT 217 Summer Horticulture Lab. ......................3 

HORT 225 Career Exploration .............................3 

TECHNICAL ELECTIVE – 1 CREDIT 

First Aid Elective may be taken from any IFAD course(s) 

* ELECTIVES – 12-15 CREDITS 






Humanities. ...................................5 



TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS ...................... 102-105 

* Student should consult a faculty adviser. 





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ENVIRONMENTAL HORTICULTURE 


84 CREDITS 


Students learn plant identification, plant propagation, 

sustainable landscape practices, soil science, practical 

pruning and botanical concepts. Through time spent 

in practical hands-on training, students will learn to 

propagate, seed, transplant, design landscape plans, and 

maintain a variety of plants. Students will participate in 

an industry based training experience. Graduates find 

jobs with nurseries, greenhouses, landscape firms, garden 

centers, and park departments. The classroom setting 

includes individual and small group instruction with a 

hands-on focus of horticultural practices. The program 

emphasizes a sustainable approach to horticultural 

principles. A diverse population of students enjoys 

working in a 1200 sq. ft. state-of-the-art growing facility. 

Environmental Horticulture certificate graduates will: 

be prepared to obtain various positions in the field 

of horticulture 

be prepared for Washington State Nursery and 

Landscape Association Certified Professional 

Horticulturists exams 

demonstrate professional knowledge of horticultural skills 















HORT 111 Botany ........................................5 

HORT 112 Intro to Hand Tools. ............................1 

HORT 113 Propagation ...................................5 

HORT 115 Plant ID Fall. ...................................4 

HORT 116 Fall Horticulture Lab. ...........................3 

HORT 121 Soils...........................................4 

HORT 122 Pruning. .......................................2 

HORT 123 Integrated Pest Management. ..................4 

HORT 125 Plant ID Winter. ................................4 

HORT 127 Winter Horticulture Lab. ........................3 

HORT 131 Landscape Design and Drafting. ................6 

HORT 132 Survey of Landscape Materials. .................2 

HORT 134 Nursery Retailing. ..............................1 

HORT 135 Plant ID Spring. ................................4 

HORT 137 Spring Horticulture Lab. ........................4 

HORT 211 Intro to Bidding and Estimating. ................1 

HORT 212 Sustainable Lawn Care. .........................3 

HORT 215 Introduction to Greenhouses. ...................4 

HORT 216 Greenhouse Operations ........................3 

HORT 217 Summer Horticulture Lab. ......................3 

HORT 225 Career Exploration .............................3 








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FITNESS SPECIALIST/PERSONAL TRAINER 


96 CREDITS 


Program Mission: The Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer 

AAS degree prepares students for entrepreneurial 

pursuit or employment as fitness instructors or personal 

trainers in entry-level to mid-management positions in 

health and fitness clubs, athletic clubs, strength training 

gyms, retirement centers, corporate fitness centers, and 

nonprofit and recreation organizations. 

The curriculum is designed to help students prepare for the 

American Council on Exercise Personal Trainer, the National 

Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer, 

and the National Strength and Conditioning Association 

Certified Personal Trainer certification exams. One hundred 

fifty-four hours of industry-based internship or cooperative 

work experience is required for program completion. 

Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer AAS degree graduates will: 

be prepared to obtain an entry-level to midmanagement 

position in their field 

demonstrate ability to instruct a variety of clientele on 

proper exercise form and technique. 

demonstrate proficiency at basic fitness assessment 

and program design 

demonstrate ability to communicate appropriately 

with and develop programming for special populations 

assess and program for advanced athletes 













. 



FTNS 112 Principles of Sport & Exercise. ...................3 

FTNS 118 Health Promotions & Wellness ..................5 

FTNS 121 Kinesiology. ...................................5 

FTNS 124 Functional Assessment & Corrective Exercise. ....4 

FTNS 137 Professional Skills in Fitness. ....................5 

FTNS 152 Exercise Physiology. ............................5 

FTNS 153 Clinical Fitness Assessment .....................4 

FTNS 154 Exercise for Special Populations. ................5 

FTNS 191 Fitness Internship I. ............................3 

FTNS 210 Fitness Internship II. ............................3 

FTNS 215 Business & Risk Management. ..................5 

FTNS 218 Human Performance I 

Cardio & Respiratory Systems. ..................4 

FTNS 219 Human Performance II 

Strength Training .............................4 

FTNS 220 Human Performance III 

Adv Training Strategies. ........................4 

FTNS 230 Fitness Externship. .............................2 




FTNS 120 Responding to Emergencies ....................3 

FTNS 126 Sport & Exercise Psychology ....................3 

FTNS 128 Intro to Athletic Training. .......................3 

FTNS 142 Certification Review. ...........................2 

FTNS 144 Nutrition for Sports Performance. ...............3 

FTNS 170 Group Exercise Instructor . ......................4 

FTNS 199 Special Projects. .............................1-5 





Humanities. ...................................5 







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The Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer AAS-T degree 

program prepares students for entrepreneurial pursuit 

or employment as fitness instructors or personal 

trainers in entry-level to mid-management positions in 

health and fitness clubs, athletic clubs, strength training 

gyms, retirement centers, corporate fitness centers, and 

nonprofit and recreation organizations. In addition, it 

prepares students interested in pursuing a degree at 

the baccalaureate level. 

The curriculum is designed to help students prepare for the 

American Council on Exercise Personal Trainer, the National 

Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer, 

and the National Strength and Conditioning Association 

Certified Personal Trainer certification exams. One hundred 

fifty-four hours of industry-based internship or cooperative 

work experience is required for program completion. 

Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer AAS-T degree 



demonstrate proficiency at fitness assessment and 

program design 













. 


BIOL& 241 Human A & P 1. ................................6 

BIOL& 242 Human A & P 2. ................................6 


FTNS 118 Health Promotions & Wellness ..................5 


FTNS 124 Functional Assessment & Corrective Exercise. ....4 

FTNS 137 Professional Skills in Fitness ....................5 



FTNS 154 Exercise for Special Populations. ................5 

FTNS 191 Fitness Internship I . ............................3 

FTNS 210 Fitness Internship II ...........................3 

FTNS 215 Business & Risk Management. ..................5 

FTNS 218 Human Performance I Cardio & 

Respiratory Systems. ...........................4 

FTNS 219 Human Performance II 

Strength Training. ..............................4 

FTNS 220 Human Performance III 

Adv Training Strategies. ........................4 

FTNS 230 Fitness Externship. .............................2 


* TECHNICAL ELECTIVES – 5 CREDITS 


FTNS 120 Responding to Emergencies ....................3 

FTNS 126 Sport & Exercise Psychology ....................3 

FTNS 128 Intro to Athletic Training. .......................3 

FTNS 142 Certification Review. ...........................2 

FTNS 144 Nutrition for Sports Performance. ...............3 

FTNS 170 Group Exercise Instructor . ......................4 





Humanities. ...................................5 




* May also include a transferable academic class 



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56 CREDITS 


Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer certificate prepares 

students for employment as fitness instructors or personal 

trainers in entry-level positions in health and fitness 

clubs, athletic clubs, strength training gyms, retirement 

communities, and nonprofit and recreation organizations. 

The curriculum is designed to help students prepare for 

the basic certified personal trainer certifications offered 

through the American Council on Exercise Personal 

Trainer and the National Strength and Conditioning 

Association. Eighty-eight hours of industry-based 

internship or cooperative work experience is required 

for program completion. 

Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer certificate graduates will: 


demonstrate ability to instruct clientele on basic, 

proper exercise form and technique 

demonstrate proficiency at basic fitness assessment 

and program design 














FTNS 137 Professional Skills in Fitness. ....................5 



FTNS 191 Fitness Internship I. ............................3 

FTNS 210 Fitness Internship II. ............................3 

FTNS 218 Human Performance I 

Cardio & Respiratory Systems. ..................4 

FTNS 219 Human Performance II Strength Training. ........4 

ACADEMIC CORE REQUIREMENTS–15 CREDITS 









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FUNERAL SERVICE EDUCATION 


109 CREDITS 


Program Mission: The Funeral Service Education 

AAS degree prepares students to achieve entry-level 

proficiency as embalmers and funeral directors. 

Funeral service professionals provide counsel, service, and 

emotional support for those who have experienced the 

death of a loved one. Students also learn how to manage a 

successful business in the high-tech global economy. 

The Funeral Service Education program at Lake Washington 

Institute of Technology is accredited by the American Board 

of Funeral Service Education, 3414 Ashland Ave., Suite G, 

St. Joseph, MO, 64506, (816) 233-3747 

Funeral Service Education AAS degree graduates will: 

be prepared for entry level positions as a funeral 

director and embalmer 

recognize the historical roots of contemporary funeral 

service practices 

use appropriate terminology to facilitate 

communication with members of allied professions, 

the public, and the funeral service industry 

differentiate among the representative chemicals in 

embalming fluid (arterial, cavity, and accessory) and 

describe their respective functions and chemical principles 

discuss and demonstrate safe environmental work 

practices through proper disposal of contaminated 

materials, and proper methods of disposal of blood and 

body fluids during and following the embalming process 

explain and demonstrate the preparation of the infant, 

autopsy and non-autopsy embalming techniques 

and procedures while demonstrating and describing 

the use of embalming instruments, equipment and 

sundries, and embalming techniques and procedures 

comply with OSHA’s hazard communication 

standard, formaldehyde standard, and bloodborne 

pathogens standard 

identify the purpose of the Federal Trade Commission 

(FTC), describe its effect on funeral service and who 

must comply with the FTC Funeral Industry Practices 

Rule, explain how to comply and follow the FTC Rule 

identify the pathological conditions and etiological 

factors which require special procedures in the removal, 

handling, preparation, and disposition of human remains. 

identify the laws, rules, regulations and management 

practices affecting funeral service and adhere to a standard 

of ethical behavior in personal and professional conduct 

be prepared to succeed on the National Board Exam 

and the state board exam 







The FSE program has as its central aim the recognition of 

the importance of funeral service personnel as: 

members of a human services profession, 

members of the community in which they serve, 

participants in the intimate relationship between 

bereaved families and those engaged in the funeral 

service profession, 

professionals knowledgeable of and compliant with 

federal, state, provincial/territorial, and local regulatory 

guidelines (in the geographic area where they 

practice), as well as: 

professionals sensitive to and knowledgeable of the 

responsibility for public health, safety, and welfare 

in caring for human remains. 

The program has the following purposes: 

to enlarge the background and knowledge of students 

about the funeral service profession. 

to educate students in every phase of funeral service, 

and to help enable them to develop the proficiency 

and skills necessary to become functional members 

of the profession. 

to educate student concerning the responsibilities of 

the funeral service profession to the community. 

to emphasize high standards of ethical conduct. 


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www.lwtech.edu/funeralservice 

to provide a comprehensive curriculum at the post 

secondary level of instruction. 

to encourage research in the field of funeral service. 







PREREQUISITES 

High school completion or GED or satisfactory 

completion of nine post-secondary credits, exclusive 

of developmental courses. 


ACCT 111 Introduction to Accounting. ....................5 

BAS 101 Computer Applications. ........................2 

BIOL& 175 Human Biology w/Lab .........................5 

BUSA 180 Small Business Management. ...................5 

BUS& 201 Business Law. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 



FSE 101 Introduction and History of Funeral Service. .....3 

FSE 130 Funeral Service Sociology. ......................3 

FSE 140 Funeral Directing. ..............................4 

FSE 141 Funeral Service Ethics ..........................3 

FSE 148 Funeral Service Law & Compliance ..............3 

FSE 250 Funeral Service Management. ..................4 

FSE 251 Embalming I. ..................................4 

FSE 255 Embalming Chemistry. .........................3 

FSE 256 Funeral Service Options ........................3 

FSE 258 Introduction to Restorative Art. .................3 

FSE 261 Embalming II ..................................4 

FSE 262 Funeral Service Microbiology ...................3 

FSE 264 Funeral Home Management . ...................4 

FSE 268 Restorative Art. ................................3 

FSE 271 Embalming III. .................................3 

FSE 274 Funeral Service Pathology ......................3 

FSE 275 Funeral Service Issues ..........................3 

FSE 296 Funeral Service Internship. .....................6 



CMST& 220 Introduction to Public Speaking ................5 

SOC 260 Sociology of Death & Dying. ....................5 



CAUTION: Students enrolling in the Funeral Service Education program 

should contact their respective state board of funeral service regarding 

that state board’s approval of this particular program of instruction. 



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Human Resource Management 

www.lwtech.edu/hrmanagement 


HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 


44 CREDITS 


The Human Resource Management certificate is 

designed for the working professional wishing to enter 

the Human Resource (HR) field, professionals wanting 

to enhance their HR and personnel knowledge, HR 

professionals wishing to advance in their field, certified 

HR professionals seeking re-certification hours, and 

managers wanting to get a better understanding of HR. 

Certified HR professionals may qualify for re-certification 

hours toward their Professional in Human Resources 

(PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) 

and Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) 

certifications from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI). 

Lake Washington Institute of Technology is a HR 

Certification Institute (HRCI®) Approved Provider. As a 

HRCI® Approved Provider, many of our classes qualify for 

PHR®/SPHR®/GPHR®/PHR-CA®/SPHR-CA® recertification 

credits. Individuals may want to take one class, several 

classes or complete the certificate. 

Depending on background and education level, a 

student will be able to find jobs in entry to mid-level 

positions as a generalist or in the areas of human 

resource management, employment and recruitment, 

total rewards/compensation, benefits, employee and 

labor relations, risk management/safety and security, 

and training and development. 

LWIT has an active SHRM Student Chapter, which is a 

SHRM Superior Merit Award winner. 

This program is focused on evening courses, thus 

allowing people who are employed to upgrade their 

skills and receive a certificate. 








BUHR 210 HR’s Role in Organizations & 

Program Overview .............................1 

BUHR 215 HR Ethics & Diversity ...........................4 

BUHR 220 Employee Benefits & Risk Management. .........4 

BUHR 230 Staffing: Recruitment, Selection, & Placement. ...4 

BUHR 235 Total Rewards (Compensation). .................4 

BUHR 240 Employee & Labor Relations ....................3 

BUHR 245 Training, Workforce Planning, 

Perf & Talent Mgmt. ............................4 

BUHR 250 HR Information Systems & 

Measuring HR Outcomes .......................4 

BUHR 255 Employment Law I .............................4 

BUHR 260 Employment Law II. ............................4 

BUHR 270 Global HR & Mergers & Acquisitions .............4 

BUHR 275 Strategic HR Mgmt & Organizational Strategy. ...4 


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Development 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS 

DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED 

SCIENCE DEGREE 

92-93 CREDITS 


Program Mission: The Information Technology 

Applications Development program is designed to 

prepare individuals to work as entry-level application 

developers within an organization. Students will 

acquire the skills to design, code, implement, and 

maintain programs and database systems that provide 

computer-based solutions to business problems. 

In the final term students collaborate on a project 

that simulates a real-life team-based applications 

development environment, or complete an industry 

based-internship. 

Information Technology Applications Development AAS 


be prepared to obtain an entry-level position in 

software development 

design, implement, and debug software applications 

using modern programming languages 

analyze software related problems and design 

solutions utilizing appropriate software tools 

demonstrate an understanding of software 

engineering, software testing principles, and quality 

assurance techniques 

apply data management concepts and use query 

languages 

use web technologies and scripting languages to 

create web sites and web applications 













www.lwtech.edu/itad 


ITAD 111 Computer Programming Fundamentals. . . . . . . . . 5 

ITAD 112 HTML. .........................................5 

ITAD 122 JavaScript .....................................5 

ITAD 123 C++ Programming I. ...........................5 

ITAD 133 C++ Programming II ...........................5 

ITAD 138 Structured Query Language (SQL). ..............5 

ITAD 222 jQuery.........................................5 

-OR- 

ITAD 228 Programming in C#. ............................5 

-OR- 

ITAD 242 Java Programming. ............................5 

ITAD 235 Algorithms and Data Structures. ................5 

ITAD 268 QA Methodologies. ............................5 

ITAD 230 Programming for Mobile Devices. ...............5 

-OR- 

ITAD 275 PHP Scripting. ................................ 5 

ITAD 299 IT Project. .....................................3 

MMDP 108 Interactive Media Design .......................5 


TECHNICAL ELECTIVES – 4-5 CREDITS 

Technical Electives may be taken from ITAD, CSNT or MMDP areas. 




MATH& 141 Precalculus ....................................5 

Humanities. ...................................5 


TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS .........................92-93 






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Development 


INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS 

DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED 

SCIENCE-TRANSFER DEGREE 

90 CREDITS 


Program Mission: The Information Technology Applications 

Development AAS-T program is intended for transfer to 

specific baccalaureate programs based on locally negotiated 

articulation agreements. Achievement of this degree will 

prepare the transfer student for upper division study. 

Degree requirements details are listed below. Lake 

Washington Institute of Technology may not offer 

every course each quarter. Students are advised 

to meet with an adviser to plan Class Schedules for 

current and upcoming quarters that meet the transfer 

requirements of the four-year college of their choice. Any 



Information Technology Applications Development AAS-T 


design, implement, and debug software applications 

using modern programming languages 

analyze software related problems and design 

solutions utilizing appropriate software tools 

demonstrate an understanding of software 

engineering principles 

apply data management concepts and use data 

query languages 

fulfill the prerequisites for entering upper level 

coursework for a baccalaureate computer 

science program 













PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS – 35 CREDITS 





ITAD 221 Systems Analysis and Design. ...................5 





-OR- 


-OR- 

SPAN& 122 Spanish II*. ....................................5 

-OR- 

KREA& 122 Korean II*. .....................................5 

-OR- 

CHIN& 122 Chinese II*. ....................................5 







PHIL& 120 Symbolic Logic. ................................5 





* Students who have not completed two years of high school 

foreign language requirements may need to complete 

foreign language coursework to meet university admission 

requirements. 

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Development 


SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT 


68 CREDITS 


This four-quarter certificate program is designed to 

prepare individuals to work as entry-level application 

developers within an organization. Students will 

acquire the skills to design, code, implement, and 

maintain programs and database systems that provide 

computer-based solutions to business problems. 

In the final term students collaborate on a project 

that simulates a real-life team-based applications 

development environment, or complete an industry 

based-internship. 









ITAD 112 HTML. .........................................5 





ITAD 221 Systems Analysis and Design. ...................5 


-OR- 


ITAD 230 Programming for Mobile Devices. ...............5 





MATH 099 Intermediate Algebra (or above) ................5 





WEB APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT 


68 CREDITS 


This four-quarter certificate program is designed 

to prepare students to work in a variety of settings. 

Graduates will be able to design, deploy and maintain 

Web sites, write Web applications and scripts for 

client-server environments, including retrieving 

data from databases and publishing it on the Web. 

They will acquire skills needed to be successful web 

developers. In the final term students collaborate 

on a project that simulates a real-life team-based 

applications development environment, or complete an 

industry-based internship. 









ITAD 112 HTML. .........................................5 

ITAD 122 JavaScript .....................................5 



ITAD 222 jQuery.........................................5 


ITAD 239 ASP.NET .......................................5 


ITAD 275 PHP Scripting. ................................ 5 




MATH 099 Intermediate Algebra (or above) ................5 







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MACHINE TECHNOLOGY 


114 CREDITS 


Program Mission: The Machine Technology AAS 

degree prepares students to be well positioned to 

begin a career in the machine trades by gaining basic 

machining competencies. 

Graduates will be well positioned to begin a career in the 

machine trades by gaining basic machining competencies 

through their work on projects along with a thorough 

grounding in shop theory, applied math, and a special 

emphasis on CAD/CAM programming and CNC machining. 

Machine Technology AAS degree graduates will: 

be prepared with skills to perform entry-level CNC 

machining and manual machining 

gain a thorough grounding in shop theory and 

applied math 

perform CAD/CAM programming and manual 

programming 

combine manual and CNC skills to produce a capstone 

project of complex parts 

demonstrate math and communication skills 

set up and operate machine tools with a minimum 

of supervision 

demonstrate critical thinking, teamwork, intercultural 

appreciation, information and technical literacy, 

and communication 













MACH 110 Fundamentals of Machining ....................8 

MACH 112 Machining Practice C-Clamp & Paper Punch. .....8 

MACH 120 Materials – Measuring & CNC ...................8 

MACH 122 Machining Practice Tools – 

Tap Handle, Clamp & Punch. ....................8 

MACH 124 Tool Geometry and Carbides. ...................8 

MACH 130 Trigonometry and GD&T. .......................8 

MACH 132 Machining Practice – Threading Project, 

Precision Grinding. .............................8 

MACH 134 CNC Manual Practice, Programming. ............8 

MACH 223 Capstone Project Part I .........................7 

MACH 224 Capstone Project Part II. ........................7 

MACH 230 Processes and Planning for CNC. ................9 





Humanities. ...................................5 




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MACHINE TECHNOLOGY 


79 CREDITS 


Machine Technology certificate students will be well 

positioned to begin a career in the machine trades by 

gaining basic machining competencies through their 

work on projects along with a thorough grounding in 

shop theory, applied math, and a special emphasis on 

CAD/CAM programming and CNC machining. 

Machine Technology certificate graduates will: 



gain a thorough grounding in shop theory and applied math 


programming 



demonstrate critical thinking, teamwork, intercultural 

appreciation, communication and technical and 

information literacy skills 












MACH 124 Tool Geometry and Carbides ...................8 


MACH 132 Machining Practice – Threading Project, 

Precision Grinding. .............................8 


MACH 134 CNC Manual Practice, Programming. ............8 








PRINCIPLES OF PRECISION MACHINING 


47 CREDITS 


Principles of Precision Machining certificate students 

will be well positioned to begin a career in the machine 

trades by gaining basic machining competencies through 

their work on projects along with a thorough grounding 

in shop theory, applied math, and a special emphasis on 

CAD/CAM programming and CNC machining. 

Principles of Precision Machining certificate graduates will: 



gain a thorough grounding in shop theory and 

applied math 


programming 











SELECT 8 CREDITS FROM BELOW: 


MACH 124 Tool Geometry and Carbides ...................8 


SELECT 16 CREDITS FROM BELOW: 




MACH 132 Machining Practice – 

Threading Project, Precision Grinding. ...........8 










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www.lwtech.edu/massage 


MASSAGE PRACTITIONER 


92 CREDITS 


Program Mission: The Massage Practitioner AAS degree 

prepares students for the National Certification Board for 

Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) exam and 

the Washington State licensing exam and to enter the job 

market as licensed massage practitioners. 

The program will provide high-quality training in the 

profession of Massage Therapy and assist graduates in 

finding employment, as desired, within the profession. 

The program also aims to enhance the understanding of 

massage practitioner as a viable method of treatment for 

a variety of pathological conditions within the medical 

and private sectors/communities. 

The American Massage Therapy Association defines 

Massage Therapy as “a profession in which the practitioner 

applies manual techniques and may apply adjunct 

therapies with the intention of positively affecting the 

health and well-being of the client”. Massage is often 

used to aid in recovery from injury, to promote health and 

well-being, and as a treatment for illness or pain. LWIT 

students will have a Swedish massage foundation with 

exposure to treatment and other massage modalities. 

Graduates will find employment in institutions such as 

clinics, spas, hospitals, as well as private practice. 

The program has been developed in accordance 

with the standards and guidelines outlined by 

the Washington State Board of Massage and the 

Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) 

and will adhere to the requirements outlined by the 

Washington State Department of Health, Health 

Professions Quality Assurance Board of Massage for 

curriculum components and clinical sites, in order 

to ensure that students will be eligible to sit for the 

Washington State Massage Practitioners License exam 

(RCW 18.108.070) upon completion. 

Massage Practitioner AAS degree graduates will: 

be prepared for an entry level position in the field of 

massage with the skills to be independently employed 

be prepared for NCBTMB and state certification exams 

demonstrate industry ready skills in business planning, 

billing, and record keeping 

demonstrate collaboration skills and communicate 

effectively with other health care professionals 

apply knowledge to create a network of 

complementary providers within the field and provide 

excellent client care 

exhibit ethical behavior and analytical thought 













PREREQUISITES 

HIV/AIDS/CPR 

. 


MAST 105 Fundamentals of Massage Therapy. .............6 

MAST 115 Fundamentals of Massage Therapy II ............6 

MAST 125 Fundamentals of Massage Therapy III. .......... 6 

MAST 135 Hydrotherapy & Injury Management ...........5 

MAST 145 Pathologies for Massage Therapy. ...............5 

MAST 155 Treatment Massage I ...........................6 

MAST 165 Massage Clinic I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 

MAST 175 Complementary Massage Modalities I . ..........5 

MAST 185 Massage Curriculum Review & Exam Prep. .......2 

MAST 205 Spa Massage Techniques .......................3 

MAST 215 Business Development & Professional Relations.... 5 

MAST 255 Treatment Massage II. ..........................6 

MAST 265 Massage Clinic II ...............................6 

MAST 275 Complementary Massage Modalities II. ..........5 


Humanities. ...................................5 





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62 CREDITS 

Admission Dates: Fall, Winter 

Massage Practitioner certificate prepares students to 

become a professionally licensed massage practitioner. 

Students will develop a strong Swedish massage 

foundation with exposure to treatment and other 

massage techniques. Graduates will be prepared for 

employment in settings such as clinics, spas, hospitals, as 

well as private practice. 

Massage Practitioner certificate graduates will: 


be prepared to pass the NCBTMB and state licensing exam 










PREREQUISITES 

HIV/AIDS/CPR 



19 CREDITS 

Admission Dates: Summer 

The Massage Practitioner certificate exposes the student 

to advanced massage techniques. The student will also 

acquire the skills necessary to treat an increased variety 

of functions. They will also obtain the business skills 

necessary to operate a successful massage practice. 







PREREQUISITES 

Completed the 62-credit certificate program or 

licensed massage therapist or instructor permission. 

HIV/AIDS/CPR 


MAST 205 Spa Massage Techniques .......................3 

MAST 215 Business Development & Professional Relations.... 5 

MAST 255 Treatment Massage II. ..........................6 

MAST 275 Complementary Massage Modalities II. ..........5 




MAST 105 Fundamentals of Massage Therapy. .............6 

MAST 115 Fundamentals of Massage Therapy II ............6 

MAST 125 Fundamentals of Massage Therapy III. .......... 6 

MAST 135 Hydrotherapy & Injury Management ............5 

MAST 145 Pathologies for Massage Therapy. ...............5 

MAST 155 Treatment Massage I ...........................6 

MAST 165 Massage Clinic I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 

MAST 175 Complementary Massage Modalities I . ..........5 

MAST 185 Massage Curriculum Review & Exam Prep. .......2 


Written Communication. ...................... 5 

Quantitative Reasoning. ....................... 5 

Social Science. ................................ 5 





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www.lwtech.edu/medicalassistant 


MEDICAL ASSISTING 


90 CREDITS 


Program Mission: The Medical Assisting AAS degree 

prepares students for high demand medical office 

positions including front and back-office positions. 

Graduates of the program are eligible to take the 

Certified Medical Assistant examination offered by 

the American Association of Medical Assistants. The 

program will provide students with a knowledge base 

that includes anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, 

pharmacology, medical billing and coding, medical office 

assessments and procedures, patient care and education. 

Medical Assistants are highly versatile professionals 

in both clinical and administrative realms. Medical 

Assistants need to effectively communicate 

with a wide variety of people including doctors, nurses, 

clients, medical billing staff, insurance representatives, 

and pharmacists. The program will culminate the 

theory, clinical and lab skills in an intern experience in a 

physician’s office. 

The Lake Washington Institute of Technology Medical 

Assistant program is accredited by the Commission 

on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 

(www.caahep.org) upon recommendation of the 

Curriculum Review Board of the America Association 

of Medical Assistants Endowment (AAMAE). 

Commission on Accreditation of 

Allied Health Education Programs 

1361 Park Street Clearwater, FL 33756 

(727) 210-2350 

Medical Assisting AAS degree graduates will: 


be prepared to work in ambulatory settings performing 

administrative and clinical duties. 

meet CAAHEP Standards in the areas of cognitive and 

psychomotor skills 

be prepared to pass the CMA (AAMA) exam 











developmental coursework a student may be 




MEDA 115 Law & Ethics. ..................................3 

MEDA 116 Medical Terminology. ..........................5 

MEDA 118 Exam room & Patient Preparation ...............5 

MEDA 121 Medical Office Skills. ...........................5 

MEDA 125 Phlebotomy & Bloodborne Pathogens. ..........5 

MEDA 129 Pharmacology & Medical Math. .................5 

MEDA 136 Coding/Billing/Insurance. ......................5 

MEDA 139 Assist with Exam & Administer Medication. ......5 

MEDA 211 Medical Computer Applications. ................5 

MEDA 212 Diagnostic Testing in Medical Office. ............5 

MEDA 214 Disease Conditions & Community Health ........5 

MEDA 293 Externship Seminar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 

MEDA 294 Medical Assisting Externship. ...................5 








Social Science (PSYC& prefix). ...................5 

Humanities . ...................................5 




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MEDICAL ASSISTING 


85 CREDITS 


The Medical Assisting certificate prepares the students 

for high demand medical office positions including front 

and back office positions. Graduates of the program 

are eligible to take the Certified Medical Assistant 

examination offered by the American Association of 

Medical Assistants. The program will provide students 

with a knowledge base that includes anatomy, 

physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, 

medical billing and coding, medical office assessments 

and procedures, patient care and education. Medical 

Assistants are highly versatile professionals in both 

clinical and administrative realms. Medical Assistants 

need to effectively communicate with a wide variety of 

people including doctors, nurses, clients, medical billing 

staff, insurance representatives, and pharmacists. The 

program will culminate the theory, clinical and lab skills 

in an intern experience in a physician’s office. 

The Lake Washington Institute of Technology Medical 

Assisting program is accredited by the Commission 

on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 

(www.caahep.org) upon recommendation of the 

Curriculum Review Board of the America Association of 

Medical Assistants Endowment (AAMAE). 

Commission on Accreditation of 

Allied Health Education Programs 

1361 Park Street Clearwater, FL 33756 

(727) 210-2350 

Medical Assisting certificate of proficiency graduates will: 


be prepared to work in ambulatory settings performing 

administrative and clinical duties. 

meet CAAHEP Standards in the areas of cognitive and 

psychomotor skills 

be prepared to pass the CMA (AAMA) exam 














MEDA 118 Exam room & Patient Preparation ...............5 


MEDA 125 Phlebotomy & Bloodborne Pathogens. ..........5 

MEDA 129 Pharmacology & Medical Math. .................5 


MEDA 139 Assist with Exam & Administer Medication. ......5 


MEDA 212 Diagnostic Testing in Medical Office. ............5 


MEDA 293 Internship Externship. ..........................2 

MEDA 294 Medical Assisting Externship. ...................5 














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MEDICAL ASSISTING OFFICE ADMINISTRATION 


30 CREDITS 


The Medical Assisting Office Administration certificate will 

prepare students with the necessary skills and knowledge 

to obtain entry-level positions as front office assistants 

and general clerical support in medical settings. The 

certificate of completion will include basic medical office 

skills, medical terminology, medical law, billing & insurance 

coding skills, and medical computer skills. 








BAS 101 Computer Applications. ........................2 





MEDA 211 Medical Computer App. ........................5 








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Medical Billing & Coding Professional 

www.lwtech.edu/mbcp 

MEDICAL BILLING & CODING PROFESSIONAL 


63 CREDITS 


Medical Billing & Coding Professional certificate will 

prepare students with the necessary skills and knowledge 

to obtain an entry-level position in medical insurance 

coding and office administration within a variety of 

healthcare settings. 

Medical Billing & Coding Professional certificate 


apply medicolegal principles when working with 

protected health information (PHI) 

accurately code diagnoses and procedures for the 

medical office 

accurately prepare insurance billing forms 

competently use software commonly used in the 

medical practice 

















MEDA 140 Medical Reimbursement Systems ...............5 

MEDA 154 Intermediate Medical Coding. ..................5 



MEDA 254 Advanced Medical Coding. .....................5 


Student must take classes indicated for individual programs 

of study 










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Motorcycle, Marine & Power 

Equipment Service Tech 

www.lwtech.edu/mmpe 

MOTORCYCLE, MARINE & POWER 

EQUIPMENT SERVICE TECH ASSOCIATE IN 

APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE 

107 CREDITS 


Program Mission: The Motorcycle, Marine & Power 

Equipment Service Tech AAS degree provides students 

with a broad range of entry-level technical skills by 

working on representative models of equipment serviced 

in the motorcycle, marine and power equipment 

industries. 

Students have some options of specializing in one or 

more areas after completion of basic instruction. Students 

will spend their first term of training in a transportation 

core curriculum. Cooperative work experience is available 

with instructor permission. 

Motorcycle, Marine & Power Equipment Service Tech AAS 


be prepared for a wide range of entry-level positions in 

their field 

be able to maintain, diagnose and repair the following 

systems: Electrical, Engine, Power Transmission, 

Chassis, Suspension, Brake, Induction/Exhaust and 

Engine Management with minimal supervision 














TRAN 110 Computer Basics/Transport Trades. ..............2 




MMPE 122 Electrical System Applications. ..................6 

MMPE 123 Charging Systems. .............................6 

MMPE 124 Ignition Systems ...............................5 

MMPE 134 Power Transmission Applications. ...............4 

MMPE 135 Transaxles Transmissions, 

and Drive Systems. .............................6 

MMPE 137 Induction/Exhaust Systems. ....................5 

MMPE 213 Chassis, Suspension, & Rigging. .................7 

MMPE 214 Two and Four-Cycle Gas Engines ................6 

MMPE 215 Diesel Engines .................................2 

MMPE 221 Advanced Electrical Applications. ...............4 

MMPE 223 Advanced Motorcycle, Marine & 

Power Equip Apps I. ............................6 


Power Equip Apps II. ...........................4 


Power Equip Apps III. ...........................6 

CWEX 197 Cooperative Work Experience 

or Technical Electives. ..........................4 





Humanities. ...................................5 




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HARLEY-DAVIDSON® OPTION 


113 CREDITS 


Program Mission: The Harley-Davidson® Option to 

the Motorcycle, Marine & Power Equipment Service 

Technology AAS degree uniquely positions successful 

graduates to enter Harley® dealerships in a variety of 

capacities. The intent of the program is to provide the 

types of pre-employment training that is currently 

only available as incumbent worker training in a 

Harley-Davidson® dealership and better prepare them 

for their initial employment. 

The Harley-Davidson® Option to the Motorcycle, Marine 

and Power Equipment Service Technology AAS degree 



their field 


Harley-Davidson® motorcycle systems: electrical, 

engine, power transmission, chassis, suspension, brake, 

induction/exhaust and engine management. 






















MMPE 135 Transaxles Transmissions, 

and Drive Systems. .............................6 





MOHD 221 Harley-Davidson® Electrical Diagnosis ...........6 

MOHD 223 Intro to Harley-Davidson® 

Electronic Control Systems. .....................3 

MOHD 225 Harley-Davidson® Service Procedures. ...........6 

MOHD 231 Advanced Harley-Davidson® 

Electronic Control Systems. .....................3 

MOHD 233 Harley-Davidson® Chassis Service ...............6 

MOHD 235 Harley-Davidson® Air-Cooled Powertrains. .......6 





Humanities. ...................................5 







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MOTORCYCLE, MARINE & POWER 

EQUIPMENT SERVICE TECH 


78 CREDITS 


The Motorcycle, Marine & Power Equipment Service 

Tech certificate provides students with a broad range of 

entry-level technical skills by working on representative 

models of equipment serviced in the motorcycle, 

marine and power equipment industries. Students have 

some options of specializing in one or more areas after 

completion of basic instruction. Students will spend their 

first term of training in a transportation core curriculum. 


certificate graduates will: 


their field 


systems: electrical, engine, power transmission, chassis, 

suspension, brake, induction/exhaust and engine 

management with supervision. 



















MMPE 135 Transaxles, Transmissions, & Drive 

Systems .......................................6 












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DIGITAL DESIGN ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED 

SCIENCE TRANSFER DEGREE 

102 CREDITS 


Program Mission: The Digital Design AAS-T degree 

prepares students to plan, analyze, and create visual 

solutions to produce websites, content for mobile devices, 

and design layouts and interactive documents for print or 

screen-based publishing using industry standard software. 

Courses are delivered through face-to-face, online, and 

hybrid methods allowing students to practice skills 

necessary in industry. Students will conduct industry 

research to identify career pathways, learn professional 

practices including copyright, file management, portfolio 

development and workplace ethics. Students culminate 

their learning experience at the end of their studies with 

a showcase of their portfolio to industry professionals. 

Digital Design AAS-T degree graduates will: 

be prepared for entry-level jobs in digital publishing, 

web design and mobile content design 

demonstrate superior technical skills in industry 

standard software 

create effective solutions to design challenges using 

the elements and principles of design 

apply drawing skills and principles of color theory to 

projects and exercises 

create, edit and integrate vector and raster graphics 

within a variety of layouts for web, mobile device, print 

and interactive projects 

describe the historical significance and current design 

standards for typographic design, and effectively use 

type in print and screen-based publications 

apply basic coding skills to projects using HTML, CSS 

and other scripting languages 

demonstrate an understanding of content 

management systems through use in projects 

describe the importance of site navigation and 

usability in web and mobile design 

prepare project deliverables for commercially printed 

materials, interactive documents and ePublications 

produce a professional resume, cover letter and 

















ART 252 Advanced Two-Dimensional Design. ............5 


MMDP 117 Typography. ...................................4 

MMDP 118 HTML. .........................................5 

MMDP 121 Vector Illustration 1 with Illustrator. .............4 


MMDP 123 Multimedia Authoring with Flash. ...............4 

MMDP 126 Page Layout 1 with InDesign. ...................4 


MMDP 153 Introduction to Web and Mobile Design .........5 

MMDP 154 Electronic Publishing with Acrobat. .............4 

MMDP 158 Prepress and Digital; Publishing. ................4 

MMDP 168 Introduction to Content Management Systems. ..4 

MMDP 170 Motions Graphics with After Effects. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 





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Technical Electives may be taken from MMDP or ART areas. 




ART 255 Beginning Painting for Art Majors. ..............5 


HUM 110 Introduction to Film. ...........................5 

MMDP 128 Digital Photography. ...........................4 

MMDP 139 Digital Video Editing with Final Cut Pro ..........5 



MMDP 143 Actionscript with Flash .........................4 


MMDP 234 XML/XSL. ......................................5 

MMDP 235 PHP Scripting. .................................5 


MMDP 297 Multimedia Internship. .......................1-4 



1 



Humanities. ...................................5 


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VIDEO AND WEB PRODUCTION 



100 CREDITS 


Program Mission: The Video and Web Production AAS-T 

degree educates and mentors students in the tools and 

techniques required to produce and distribute videos in 

the digital age. We prepare students to be well versed 

in a variety of software so that they can produce videos 

in both small and large-scale production companies, 

as well as take on projects in a wide variety of genres 

including corporate video, documentary, narrative, 

music videos, and commercials. 

The curriculum has been updated to reflect the growing 

synergy between web design and video production as 

organizations seek to add compelling video content 

to their websites and develop a social media presence. 

Students will learn digital storytelling and web design 

principles, and develop strong video and web production 

skills through software such as Final Cut Studio, After 

Effects, Dreamweaver and Flash. Video content distribution 

through different digital formats will be explored. 

Video and Web Production AAS-T degree graduates will: 


edit video in a wide variety of genres including: 

narrative, documentary, and commercials 

conceptualize story ideas and present them before 

an audience 

think critically about the films they watch 

properly operate a video camera and sound equipment 

properly compress media for different distribution methods 


usability in web design 

produce a professional resume, cover letter and 


correctly write HTML code and create cascading style 

sheets (CSS) 

demonstrate technical proficiency and creative skills 















HUM 110 Introduction to Film. ...........................5 


MMDP 107 Digital Storytelling. ............................5 

MMDP 118 HTML. .........................................5 

MMDP 119 Video Production. ..............................5 

MMDP 120 Digital Content Delivery. .......................5 





MMDP 139 Digital Video Editing with Final Cut Pro ..........5 

MMDP 153 Web Design. ...................................5 

MMDP 159 Digital Video Editing. ...........................5 

MMDP 160 Digital Sound. .................................5 





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Humanities. ...................................5 


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DIGITAL PUBLISHING 



71 CREDITS 


The Digital Publishing certificate prepares students to 

create graphics and design layouts for a variety of digital 

publishing formats such as commercial printing, interactive 

documents and ePublications. Students begin study 

with theory courses and progress to learn software tools 

associated with vector and raster graphic creation, page 

layout, prepress, and digital publishing methods. Students 

seeking web and mobile design and coding skills should 

pursue the Digital Design AAS-T degree program or the 

Web and Mobile Design Certificate of Proficiency. 

Digital Publishing certificate graduates will: 

be prepared for entry-level jobs as graphic designers or 

production artists in print or digital publishing 

create, edit, and integrate a variety of high quality 

vector and raster graphics within single and multiple 

page-layout projects for print or tablet 

prepare project deliverables for commercially printed 

materials, interactive documents, and ePublications 



effectively use type in print-based and screen-based 

publications 










. 




MMDP 117 Typography I. ..................................4 

MMDP 118 HTML. .........................................5 







MMDP 158 Prepress and Digital Publishing ................4 










MMDP 170 Motion Graphics with AfterEffects. ..............5 

MMDP 297 Multimedia Internship. .........................4 








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VIDEO AND WEB PRODUCTION 


85 CREDITS 


The Video and Web production certificate educates and 

mentor students in the tools and techniques required 

to produce and distribute videos in the digital age. 

We prepare students to be well versed in a variety of 

software so that they can produce videos in both small 

and large-scale productions companies, as well as 

take on projects in a wide variety of genres including 

corporate video, documentary, narrative, music videos, 

and commercials. 

Video and Web production certificate graduates will: 


edit video in a wide variety of genres, including 

narrative, documentary, and commercials 

conceptualize story ideas and present them before 

an audience 

properly operate a video camera and sound equipment 

properly compress media for different distribution 

methods 


usability in Web design 

correctly write HTML code and create cascading 

style sheets (CSS) 

demonstrate technical proficiency and creative skills 













MMDP 107 Digital Storytelling. ............................5 

MMDP 118 HTML. .........................................5 

MMDP 119 Video Production. ..............................5 

MMDP 120 Digital Content Delivery. .......................5 





MMDP 139 Digital Video Editing. ...........................5 


MMDP 159 Advanced Production and Editing. ..............5 


MMDP 170 Motion Graphics with After Effects ..............5 










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WEB AND MOBILE DESIGN 


73 CREDITS 


The Web and Mobile Design certificate prepares students 

to design, build, and maintain websites and screen-based 

interactive content for mobile devices. Students begin 

study with theory courses and progress to learn software 

tools associated with web authoring, content management 

systems, creation and integration of digital media, and 

basic scripting for web and mobile devices. Students 

seeking digital publishing, prepress or page layout skills 

should pursue the Digital Design AAS-T degree program or 

the Digital Publishing certificate of proficiency. 

Web and Mobile Design certificate graduates will: 

be prepared for entry-level jobs as web designers and 

mobile content designers 

create, edit and integrate a variety of vector and 

raster graphics, data, and text within web, mobile and 

interactive projects 


usability in web and mobile design 

demonstrate basic coding skills using HTML, CSS, and 

scripting languages 

demonstrate an understanding of content 

management systems through use in projects 















MMDP 118 HTML. .........................................5 








MMDP 234 XML/XSL. ......................................5 

-OR- 












MMDP 297 Multimedia Internship. .........................4 








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DIGITAL AUDIO/VIDEO EDITING 


15 CREDITS 


The Digital Audio/Video Editing certificate is designed 

to prepare students for job transitions, skills upgrades, 

and continuing industry education to remain current in 

post-production. 








MMDP 159 Advanced Production and Editing. ..............5 




ILLUSTRATOR/PHOTOSHOP SPECIALTY 


16 CREDITS 


The Illustrator/Photoshop Specialty certificate is designed 

to prepare students for job transitions, skills upgrades, and 

continuing industry education to remain current in their 

chosen field, multimedia design and production. 












-OR- 





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DIGITAL PUBLISHING SPECIALTY 


16 CREDITS 


The Digital Publishing Specialty certificate is designed to 

prepare students for job transitions, skills upgrades, and 

continuing industry education to remain current in the 

digital publishing field. 










MMDP 158 Prepress and Digital Publishing .................4 

MMDP Technical Elective* .............................4 


WEB PAGE DEVELOPMENT 


15 CREDITS 


The Web Page Development certificate prepares students 

to work as Web page developers. Students will acquire 

skills to design, implement, and maintain dynamic 

websites that use industry standard languages for 

scripting and data representation on the Web. 









MMDP 234 XML/XSL. ......................................5 



* TECHNICAL ELECTIVE – 4 CREDITS 








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WEB SERVER APPLICATIONS 


15 CREDITS 


The Web Server Applications certificate is designed to 

prepare students to work as Web server applications 

developers. Students will acquire skills to design, 

implement, and maintain websites that require server-side 

scripting such as processing user input from forms and 

storing and retrieving data from SQL databases. 









MMDP 118 HTML. .........................................5 



WEB AND MOBILE DESIGN SPECIALTY 


17 CREDITS 


The Web and Mobile Design Specialty certificate is 

designed to prepare students for job transitions, skills 

upgrades, and continuing industry education to remain 

current in the web and mobile design field. 







MMDP 118 HTML. .........................................5 


MMDP 234 XML/XSL. ......................................5 








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NURSING 



92 CREDITS 


Program Mission: The Nursing AAS-T degree prepares 

students who are highly educated, technically advanced, 

competent and caring individuals to practice professional 

nursing in a variety of settings and participate in lifelong 

learning. In addition it may prepare students interested in 

pursuing a degree at the baccalaureate level. 

Graduates of the program are eligible to take the 

examination for licensure as a registered nurse (NCLEX-RN). 

Minimum admission requirements: Completion of 

application for admission to the nursing program, 

minimum GPA 3.0, Entrance Test results, 2 professional 

recommendations, and national background check. 

Nursing AAS-T degree graduates (RN) will: 


be competent in skills and knowledge necessary for 

the professional nursing role 

communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals 

from a wide variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds 

use effective communication for initiating teaching for 

patients, families, and staff 

use critical thinking for decision-making across the 

entire nursing process in relationship to caring for 

individuals and families 

assess, analyze data, develop a nursing plan of care, 

implement therapeutic nursing interventions, and 

evaluate client outcomes to assist the individuals and 

families toward optimal functioning health 

maintain technical and information literacy to support 

direct care, and evidence based practice and the value 

of research in nursing 













PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS 

Valid Washington State Nursing Assistant Certified License 

BIOL& 241 Human A & P 1. ................................6 

BIOL& 242 Human A & P 2. ................................6 



MATH& 146 Introduction to Statistics. .......................5 


TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS ............................32 

. 


NURS 110 Introduction to Pathophysiology. ...............3 

NURS 111 Nursing Foundations. ..........................4 

NURS 112 Nursing Foundations Practicum. ................2 

NURS 113 Health Assessment & Promotion ................2 

NURS 116 Communication Processes in Nursing. ...........2 

NURS 117 Skills Lab I .....................................2 

NURS 121 Medical-Surgical Nursing I. .....................4 

NURS 122 Medical-Surgical Nursing I Practicum. ...........5 

NURS 128 Skills Lab II.....................................2 

NURS 129 Gerontological Nursing. ........................2 

NURS 131 Medical-Surgical Nursing II. .....................4 

NURS 132 Medical-Surgical Nursing II Practicum ...........5 

NURS 134 Introduction to Pharmacology. .................3 

NURS 135 Mental Health Nursing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 

NURS 139 Mental Health Nursing Practicum ..............3 

NURS 221 Nursing & the Childbearing Family ..............3 

NURS 222 Nursing & the Childbearing Family Practicum. ...3 

NURS 225 Nursing of Children. ............................3 

NURS 226 Nursing of Children Practicum ..................3 

NURS 241 Medical-Surgical Nursing III. ....................5 

NURS 242 Medical-Surgical Nursing III Practicum. ..........5 

NURS 243 Leadership and Nursing Practice ................3 

NURS 244 Leadership and Nursing Practice 

Preceptorship. .................................6 


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** ACADEMIC CORE REQUIREMENTS 


CMST 210 Interpersonal Communication ..................5 

-OR- 

CMST 230 Small Group Communication ...................5 



** All Academic Core courses are required to be completed prior to 

the sixth term of the Associate Degree Nursing program. 



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PRACTICAL NURSING 


68 CREDITS 


The Practical Nursing certificate prepares students for 

employment as Practical Nurses in hospitals, clinics, 

long-term care facilities, home healthcare agencies, 

schools and doctor’s offices. Graduates of the program 

are eligible to take the licensing examination to become 

licensed practical nurses (NCLEX-PN). 

Admission requirements: Completion of application 

for admission to the nursing program, entrance test 

results, 2 professional recommendations, and national 

background check. 

Practical Nursing certificate graduates will: 


communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals 

from a wide variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds 

use effective communication for initiating teaching for 

patients, families, and staff 

use critical thinking for decision-making within 

selected aspects of the nursing process in relationship 

to caring for individuals and families 

gather data, contribute to the development of a nursing 

plan of care, implement therapeutic nursing interventions, 

and assist with the evaluation of client outcomes 

maintain technical and information literacy to support 

direct care 

be competent in skills and knowledge necessary for 

the practical nursing role 










PREREQUISITE RECOMMENDATIONS 


PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS 

Valid Washington State Nursing Assistant Certified License 

BIOL& 241 Human A & P 1. ................................6 

BIOL& 242 Human A & P 2. ................................6 


MATH 099 Intermediate Algebra. ..........................5 


TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS ............................27 

. 


NURS 110 Introduction to Pathophysiology. ...............3 

NURS 111 Nursing Foundations. ..........................4 

NURS 112 Nursing Foundations Practicum. ................2 

NURS 113 Health Assessment & Promotion ................2 

NURS 116 Communication Processes in Nursing. ...........2 

NURS 117 Skills Lab I .....................................2 

NURS 121 Medical-Surgical Nursing I. .....................4 

NURS 122 Medical-Surgical Nursing I Practicum. ...........5 

NURS 128 Skills Lab II.....................................2 

NURS 129 Gerontological Nursing. ........................2 

NURS 131 Medical-Surgical Nursing II. .....................4 

NURS 132 Medical-Surgical Nursing II Practicum ...........5 

NURS 134 Introduction to Pharmacology. .................3 

NURS 135 Mental Health Nursing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 

NURS 139 Mental Health Nursing Practicum ..............3 

NURS 213 Leadership and Practice for the LPN. ............3 

NURS 214 Nursing Practice & the Family Unit. ..............4 

NURS 215 Nursing Practice & the Family Unit Practicum ....2 

NURS 219 Medical-Surgical Nursing III Preceptorship. ......3 

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completion of the third term of the Practical Nursing program. 

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NURSING ASSISTANT 


11 CREDITS 


The Nursing Assistant certificate prepares students 

for employment as Nursing Assistants in hospitals, 

clinics, long-term care facilities, and home healthcare 

agencies. Additionally, this program prepares students 

for continuation on into practical or registered nurse 

programs. Graduates of the program are eligible to 

take the certification examination to become Certified 

Nursing Assistant. 








PREREQUISITES 

COME 120 7-Hour HIV AIDS Training or equivalent 

ENGL 093 or equivalent placement score 

CPR for the Health Care Provider 


NURS 107 Nursing Assistant Theory .......................5 

NURS 108 Nursing Assistant Laboratory ...................3 

NURS 109 Nursing Assistant Practicum ....................3 



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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT 


99 CREDITS 


The mission of the OTA Associate in Applied Science 

degree program at LWIT is to prepare students with 

the skill base, fund of knowledge, ethical base, 

understanding and demonstration of the behaviors 

required to successfully assume the roles required 

of occupational therapy assistants in the current 

environments of OT Practice. 

In congruence with the mission of the college at 

large, the focus is on successful workforce education 

of individuals from diverse backgrounds and life 

experiences, giving them the skills, knowledge and 

attitudes to successfully gain employment and cope 

successfully with ever-changing workforce requirements. 

We will provide our students with an engaging 

curriculum which encourages life-long learning, and high 

standards of occupational therapy assistant practice. 

The Occupational Therapy Assistant AAS degree prepares 

students to work in a variety of settings including 

hospitals, private practices, outpatient clinics, client 

homes, long term care facilities, retirement communities, 

assisted living facilities, school systems, and mental 

health centers. Occupational therapy assistants (OTAs) 

provide occupational therapy services with the direction 

and supervision of occupational therapist. 

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program is 

accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational 

Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational 

Therapy Association (AOTA), which is located at 4720 

Montgomery Lane, PO Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824. 

AOTA’s phone number is (301) 652-AOTA. Graduates 

of the Program will be able to sit for the national 

certification examination for OTAs administered by the 

National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy 

(NBCOT) located at 800 South Frederick Avenue, Suite 

200, Gaithersburg, MD 20877. After successful completion 

of this examination, the graduate will become a certified 

occupational therapy assistant (COTA). Washington State 

requires licensure to practice as a COTA. 

Occupational Therapy Assistant AAS degree graduates will: 


be eligible to take the National Registration 

Examination for Occupational Therapy Assistants 

teach patients or clients to manage basic activities of 

daily living, such as dressing and grooming 

teach exercise and purposeful activities to increase 

coordination, strength, and work tolerance 

assist the occupational therapist with assessments of 

patient function 













PREREQUISITES 

High school completion or GED 

50 hours of observation in two community or health 

care settings where occupational therapists or 

assistants are employed 

Minimum of a 3.0 grade in each of the course 

prerequisites for OTA 101 

The following courses are prerequisites for OTA 101: 





The following are required prior to the start of 2nd quarter: 

IFAD 162 First Aid/CPR for Health Care Providers 

(or equivalent) 

IFAD 216 HIV/AIDS Training or equivalent 

National criminal background check documentation 


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www.lwtech.edu/ota 

. 

. 


OTA 101 Conditions in Occupational Therapy. ............4 

OTA 110 OT in the Health Care System ...................5 

OTA 111 Applied Therapeutic Activities ..................5 

OTA 112 Functional Movement & Kinesiology ...........5 

OTA 113 Adaptive Technology. ..........................3 

OTA 120 Professional Communication & Behavior. ........3 

OTA 121 Principles of Occupational Therapy: 

Physical Disabilities. ............................5 

OTA 122 Principles & Practice of OT in Mental Health. .....5 

OTA 123 Fieldwork, Level 1 – Physical Disabilities. ........1 

OTA 124 Seminar I. .....................................2 

OTA 210 Fundamentals of OT in Pediatrics ...............5 

OTA 212 Fieldwork, Level 1 – Pediatrics/Mental Health. ...1 

OTA 213 Seminar II......................................2 

OTA 214 Neurocognitive Aspects of Daily Life ...........4 

OTA 220 Fundamentals of OT: Older Adults . ..............5 

OTA 222 Seminar III. ....................................2 

OTA 221 Fieldwork, Level 1 – Older Adults. ...............1 

OTA 223 Health Promotion & Wellness in OT. .............3 

OTA 224 Occupational Therapy Assistant Capstone. .......4 

OTA 230 Fieldwork, Level 2 Clinical Exper A. ............ 10 

OTA 231 Seminar IV ....................................2 

OTA 240 Fieldwork, Level 2 – Clinical Exper B. .......... 10 

OTA 241 Seminar V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 

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Quantitative Reasoning . .......................5 

TOTAL CREDITS...................................99 

1 

These must be completed by the beginning of Term VI. It is 

recommended that these core requirements be taken before 

the student enters the program. 



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PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT 


92 CREDITS 

Admission Dates: Summer 

The Physical Therapist Assistant AAS degree prepares 

students to work as a PTA in a variety of settings including 

hospitals, long-term care facilities, outpatient clinics, 

pediatric facilities and home-health agencies. PTAs provide 

physical therapy interventions under the direction and 

supervision of a physical therapist to people of all ages with 

health-related conditions which limit their ability to move 

and perform functional activities in their daily lives. Students 

are trained in procedural interventions such as exercises 

for mobility, strength, balance or coordination, training 

for functional activities, therapeutic massage, and the use 

of modalities and physical agents. Students are trained 

in nonprocedural interventions such as communication, 

education, coordination of care and documentation. Clinical 

affiliations occur in a variety of off-campus settings. 

The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Lake 

Washington Institute of Technology is accredited by 

the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy 

Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, 

Virginia 22314; telephone: (703) 706-3245; email: 

accreditation@apta.org; website: www.capteonline.org. 

Physical Therapist Assistant AAS degree graduates will: 


perform safe, effective, and ethical entry-level physical 

therapy services under the direction and supervision of 

a physical therapist 

be prepared to engage in lifelong learning and career 

development as a physical therapist assistant in order to 

maintain industry competitiveness 


intercultural appreciation, and technical and information 




Admission to the PTA program is selective. In order to 

be considered for admission applicants must complete 

prerequisite courses with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and fulfill 

PTA program application requirements. 







PREREQUISITES 





High School Diploma or GED Certificate 

HIV/AIDS Training Certificate (7 hr training) 

Completed Program Application Packet 


PTA 110 PTA Procedures I ...............................6 

PTA 120 Topics in Physical Therapy I .....................2 

PTA 130 Clinical Biomechanics ..........................6 

PTA 141 Pathophysiology. ..............................3 

PTA 121 Topics in Physical Therapy II. ....................3 

PTA 140 PTA Procedures II. ..............................6 

PTA 150 PTA Procedures III. .............................6 

PTA 160 PTA Procedures IV. .............................6 

PTA 170 PTA Procedures V. ..............................6 

PTA 220 Clinical Affiliation I .............................4 

PTA 230 Seminar I. .....................................1 

PTA 122 Topics in Physical Therapy III ....................3 

PTA 240 PTA Procedures VI. .............................6 

PTA 250 PTA Procedures VII. .............................4 

PTA 221 Clinical Affiliation II. ............................7 

PTA 222 Clinical Affiliation III. ...........................7 

PTA 231 Seminar II. .....................................1 


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Quantitative Reasoning. .......................5 


PSYC& 100 General Psychology 

-OR- 





1 

Any Quantitative Reasoning course which has MATH 098 or 

MATH 099 as a prerequisite. 

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SOCIAL & HUMAN SERVICES 


120 CREDITS 


Program Mission: The Social & Human Services 

AAS degree provides the generalist education for 

employment in a wide variety of social service agencies. 

The student will develop the professional values, skills, 

and knowledge to assist individuals and groups with 

personal, interpersonal, and situational problems. 

In this occupational area students will be prepared 

for employment as case managers in rehabilitation, 

employment services, corrections, educational programs, 

and community based organizations serving youth, seniors, 

and individuals with disabilities. 

Social & Human Services AAS degree graduates will: 

be prepared for a wide range of entry level positions in 

the social services field 

demonstrate highly effective communication skills 

with clients, both verbally and in writing 

apply theoretical psychological frameworks to client 

thoughts and behaviors 

maintain ultimate confidentiality of all client information 

employ advanced helping skills acquired from two 

community internships 

gather client information for social history and intake file 

facilitate client groups and effectively resolve conflicts 

interact with clients and coworkers with cultural 

mindfulness 

remain current with a variety of documentation 

processes and software 

assist clients in developing alternative strategies and 

informed choices for solving interpersonal problems 

guide clients to become aware of underlying issues 

impacting their behavior 

encourage client development of self-advocacy skills 

and techniques 

identify crises, diffuse immediate situation while 

following the protocol for referral and reporting 

Interview, assess, and appropriately refer clients to 

community resources 




collaborate with clients and other service providers 

according to the professional code of ethics 











PSYC 099 Human Relations. ..............................5 



PSYC& 220 Abnormal Psychology. .........................5 

SHSV 110 Intro to Social & Human Services. ...............5 

SHSV 120 Case Management & Systems. ..................5 

SHSV 130 Therapeutic Approaches & Techniques. ..........5 

SHSV 136 Issues in Aging: Boomers & Beyond. .............5 

SHSV 138 Field Practicum I ...............................5 

SHSV 140 Disability Issues & Practice. .....................5 

SHSV 142 Behavioral Health & Wellness ...................5 

SHSV 146 Leadership Development & Ethics. ..............5 

SHSV 210 Group Process & Dynamics. .....................5 

SHSV 212 Intro to Chemical Dependency. .................5 

SHSV 218 Field Practicum II. ..............................5 

SHSV 220 Advanced Therapeutic Techniques ..............5 

SHSV 222 Multicultural Counseling. .......................5 

SHSV 238 Field Practicum III. .............................5 

SOC& 101 Intro to Sociology. .............................5 






Social Science (included in required courses). ....5 



Humanities. ...................................5 





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SOCIAL & HUMAN SERVICES 


75 CREDITS 


The Social & Human Services certificate provides the 

generalist education for employment in a wide variety 

of social service agencies. The student will develop 

the professional values, skills, and knowledge to assist 

individuals and groups with personal, interpersonal, 

and situational problems. In this occupational area students 

will be prepared for employment as case managers 

in rehabilitation, employment services, corrections, 

educational programs, and community based organizations 

serving youth, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. 

Social & Human Services certificate graduates will: 

be prepared for a wide range of entry level positions in 

the social services field 

apply historical development of social services to 

today’s delivery system 

define and incorporate terminology of the helping 

professions 

create and maintain current network of community 

agencies and staff 

initiate intake interview and assess client needs 

interact with clients using helping skills in an 

on-campus field practicum 

record, collect and compile client data using 

documentation system of the agency 

maintain ultimate confidentiality of all client information 

appreciate unique needs of targeted populations, e.g. 

disability, seniors, chemically dependent 

research and peer reviewed literature to prepare grant 

proposals 

outreach to potential clients to increase awareness of 

available services 













SHSV 110 Intro to Social & Human Services. ...............5 

SHSV 120 Case Management & Systems. ..................5 

SHSV 130 Therapeutic Approaches/Techniques. ...........5 

SHSV 136 Issues in Aging: Boomers & Beyond. .............5 

SHSV 138 Field Practicum I ...............................5 

SHSV 140 Disability Issues & Practice. .....................5 

SHSV 142 Behavioral Health & Wellness ...................5 

SHSV 146 Leadership Development & Ethics. ..............5 

SOC& 101 Intro to Sociology. .............................5 






Social Science (PSYC 099). ......................5 

Written Communication (ENGL 100). ............5 





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LANGUAGE INTERPRETING SERVICES 


16 CREDITS 


The Language Interpreting Services certificate prepares 

students for the DSHS screening examination in medical 

and social services language interpreting. Students will 

learn interpreter terminology, grammatical skills and 

professional ethics needed for successful employment in 

the high demand occupation of language interpreting. 








SHSV 110 Introduction to Social & Human Services. ........5 

SHSV 112 Exploring Medical Interpreting. .................3 

SHSV 114 Exploring Social Service Interpreting ............3 

SHSV 222 Multicultural Counseling. .......................5 




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WELDING TECHNOLOGY 


95 CREDITS 


Program Mission: The Welding Technology AAS degree 

provides students with skills to weld and fabricate 

complex projects. 

Students receive in-depth knowledge of the nature 

of metals as it relates to welding, fabricating, and the 

application of heat. Students also prepare to take the 

Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) 

certification test. 

Welding Technology AAS degree graduates will: 

be prepared for a range of entry-level positions as 

welder apprentices, welders, welder fabricators, 

welding fitters 

be prepared to succeed on the WABO certification and 

similar industry exams 

demonstrate proficiency in most major industrial 

welding and cutting processes common in the 

construction, manufacturing, maintenance, 

shipbuilding, and aerospace industries. 














Instructor permission required 

STRUCTURAL AND PLATE WELDING FOCUS 

WELD 201 Shielded Metal Arc Pipe Welding. ...............7 

WELD 202 Gas Tungsten Arc Pipe Welding. .................8 

WELD 203 Layout and Fabrication Techniques. .............7 

WELD 204 WABO Test Prep and Weld Testing ...............8 

PIPE WELDING FOCUS 

WELD 201 Shielded Metal Arc Pipe Welding. ...............7 



WELD 205 Advanced Pipe Welding ........................8 

AEROSPACE/GTAW MANUFACTURING FOCUS 



WELD 220 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I. ..........8 

WELD 221 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II. ..........7 

WELDING FABRICATION FOCUS 



WELD 230 Metal Forming I. ...............................8 

WELD 231 Metal Forming II ...............................7 





Humanities. ...................................5 





WELD 101 Oxy/Acetylene Cutting & Welding. ..............7 

WELD 102 Shielded Metal Arc Welding. ....................8 

WELD 103 Flux Core Arc Welding ..........................7 

WELD 104 Gas Metal Arc Welding. .........................8 

WELD 105 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding ......................7 

WELD 106 Carbon Arc, Plasma, & Oxy-Acetylene Cutting. ...8 

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WELDING TECHNOLOGY 


75 CREDITS 


Welding Technology certificate students learn welding 

skills used in construction projects, manufacturing, 

industrial plants, and in maintenance industries. Using 

the latest welding processes and techniques, students 

learn to read blueprints and fabricate products in a 

variety of shapes and sizes. Students prepare to take the 

Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) test. 

Welding Technology certificate graduates will: 

be prepared for a range of entry-level positions as 

welder apprentices, welders, welder fabricators, 

welding fitters 












WELD 101 Oxy/Acetylene Cutting & Welding. ..............7 

WELD 102 Shielded Metal Arc Welding. ....................8 

WELD 103 Flux Core Arc Welding ..........................7 

WELD 104 Gas Metal Arc Welding. .........................8 

WELD 105 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding ......................7 

WELD 106 Carbon Arc, Plasma, & Oxy-Acetylene Cutting. ...8 











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www.lwtech.edu/wine 


BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT 


18 CREDITS 


The Beverage Management certificate prepares students 

for careers in restaurant wine service, wine marketing, 

and wholesale and retail sales. 

Wine is tasted in most of the courses so students must 

be 21 years of age to participate. Program includes local 

field trips and guest lecturers. Classes are offered during 

afternoon and evening hours. 

Beverage Management certificate graduates will: 


describe the history of wine, grape varietals, wine 

producing regions, and the terroir of different locations 

demonstrate appropriate restaurant wine service 

techniques and wine pairing 








CULA 143 Wine and Food Pairing. .........................3 

WINE 120 Spirits and Beer. ...............................3 

WINE 120 Wines of the World. ............................3 

WINE 120 Northwestern Wines. ...........................3 

WINE 120 Restaurant Wine Service. .......................3 

WINE 120 Tasting Room and Event Management. ..........3 


WINE BUSINESS 


17 CREDITS 


The Wine Business certificate prepares students for 

careers in tasting room management, restaurant wine 

service, wine marketing, and wholesale and retail sales. 

Wine is tasted in most courses so students must be 21 

years of age to participate. Program includes local field 

trips and guest lecturers. Classes are offered during 

afternoon and evening hours. 

Wine Business certificate graduates will: 


describe the history of wine, grape varietals, wine 

producing regions, and the terroir of different locations 

demonstrate appropriate restaurant wine service 

techniques 

manage most functions of a tasting room including 

customer service and events management 

describe wine promotional techniques, wine importing 

and exporting, and the wine distribution chain locally 

and nationally 








BUSA 210 Entrepreneurship: Starting a Business ...........5 

WINE 117 Introduction to Sustainable Viticulture. ..........3 

-OR- 

WINE 120 The Business of Wine. ..........................3 

WINE 243 Northwestern Wines. ...........................3 

WINE 244 Wine Marketing. ...............................3 

WINE 245 Wine Sales. ....................................3 


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LAKE WASHINGTON TECHNICAL ACADEMY 

West Building, W210 

(425) 739-8107 

Lake Washington Technical Academy offers eligible 

high school junior and senior students, ages 16 to 21, 

the opportunity to train for a career and work toward a 

high school diploma. Students must be 16 years old or 

younger than 21 years old before September 1 to enter 

that academic year. Lake Washington Technical Academy 

is accredited by the Northwest Accreditation Commission 

and is a full-time high school program on the campus 

of Lake Washington Institute of Technology. Eligible 

students must enroll full-time in a technical training 

program and general education classes to complete 

the high school diploma. 

To be eligible for Lake Washington Technical Academy, 

students must: 

have a GPA at or above 2.0 

register and attend a HOP (High school Options) session 

obtain a copy of high school transcript and bring 

to the HOP session 

meet all other eligibility requirements (these will 

be covered at HOP session) 

Register for an information session by calling: 

(425) 739-8107. 

RUNNING START 

Running Start is a program designed for high school 

juniors and seniors, who are ready for college-level work, 

want to take college-level courses, and want to receive 

both college and high school credit while completing 

high school. Admission to Lake Washington Institute 

of Technology for Running Start students requires the 

approval of the high school that the student attends, a 

2.5 GPA in high school, and minimum COMPASS scores of 

70 writing (English 100/101), and 39 pre-algebra (math 

80 or meet the higher math requisite for the technical 

program). A reading score of 85 is recommended and 

is used for advising & placement. 

Some Running Start tuition is paid by the student’s local 

school district. Students are generally responsible for the 

balance and for course fees, textbooks and additional 

required course supplies. For information, contact the 

Running Start coordinator in the West Building, W210, 

or call (425) 739-8107. 

GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT 

General Education Development (GED) is a series of five 

tests developed by the American Council on Education 

to enable persons to obtain the equivalency of a high 

school diploma. Earning a GED provides students with 

greater access to employment, advancement and higher 

education opportunities. 

The Academic Skills Center offers GED preparation classes 

and pre-tests. 

All students under the age of 19 will need to obtain a 

release from their school district to test for the GED. Two 

pieces of ID are required at the time of testing. 

The college is a designated testing center for GED exams. 

Testing appointments must be scheduled in advance 

either by visiting the Assessment Center, West Building, 

W204, or by calling (425) 739-8115. For more GED 

information, please visit www.lwtech.edu/assessment. 

HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION 

This is a program which allows students 18 years of age 

or older to take college-level classes to meet Washington 

state high school diploma requirements. The student 

must meet Washington State minimum graduation 

requirements. A five-credit college course equals one 

high school credit. Prospective students must submit an 

official high school transcript for evaluation, complete an 

admissions application and take at least one class at LWIT 

to qualify. This option is only recommended for students 

who need 1-3 classes to meet diploma requirements. 

Upon completion of all requirements, the student will be 

awarded an Adult High School completion diploma by 

Lake Washington Institute of Technology. Students age 21 

or older who earn an associate degree from LWIT can be 

awarded the high school diploma without any additional 

requirements but must request the diploma in writing. 

For further information call (425) 739-8107 or visit our 

website at www.lwtech.edu/academy 

INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL 

COMPLETION PROGRAM 

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TECH PREP 

Tech Prep is a partnership between Lake Washington 

Institute of Technology, Tech Prep College Connections and 

27 high schools. This partnership allows students taking 

classes in a high school with courses that are articulated 

with Lake Washington Institute of Technology to receive 

college credit while attending their home high school. 

Tech Prep College Connections staff visit the high schools 

to enroll and register students in selected college courses. 

College credit is awarded to students who receive a B 

grade or higher in their high school courses. 

Students who have received Tech Prep credit and 

complete high school will be eligible to register as a 

continuing student at the college. For more information 

please see our website at www.lwtech.edu/techprep. 

GATEWAY TO COLLEGE 

Lake Washington Institute of Technology has been 

selected to join a national network of community and 

technical colleges to offer Gateway to College, a national 

dropout recovery program originally developed by 

Portland Community College in Oregon. 

The Gateway to College program is for 16-20 year olds 

who have either dropped out of high school or on the 

verge of dropping out and are interested in returning 

to school and completing their high school diploma. 

Students simultaneously accumulate high school and 

college credits, earning their high school diploma while 

progressing toward a certificate, diploma, or associate 

degree. Students selected to participate in the Gateway 

to College program will receive a scholarship for tuition 

and books. Enrollment is limited. 

To be eligible for GTC students must: 

have a GPA below 2.0 and be behind in high school 

credits for age and grade 

be at least 16 years old but not yet 21 by September 1 

to enter for the academic year 

register and attend a HOP (high school options) session 

obtain a copy of a high school transcript and bring 

to the HOP 

meet all other eligibility requirements (these will be 

covered at the HOP) 

For more information or to register for a HOP session, 

call (425) 739-8107. 

Extended Learning 

www.lwtech.edu/extended_learning 

Whether you are interested in advancing your career or 

developing your appreciation of the world around you, 

we offer a rich array of noncredit opportunities. Classes 

range from a few weeks in length to an entire quarter. 

Whether you’re interested in learning a new language or 

a new sport, or want to take classes in the humanities, 

sciences, business, or other areas, our classes are a great 

way to experience an academically intense class in a 

less expensive, stress-free way (no grades or tests). We 

provide you the opportunity to explore your learning 

style and help make the most of your education through 

a variety of on-campus and online courses. 

Extended Learning is comprised of: 

Continuing Education 

Corporate Education and Customized Training 

CONTINUING EDUCATION 

(425) 739-8112 

ce@lwtech.edu 

www.lwtech.edu/ce 

Wherever you’re coming from and wherever you’re going 

in life, Lake Washington Institute of Technology has the 

classes and programs to get you there. Our role is to 

make high-quality education accessible to everyone, 


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creating pathways for our students, and contributing 

to the economic development of our community. We 

offer a wide range of technical, cultural, educational, 

and social opportunities for adult lifelong learners in 

the community. Workforce development and personal 

enrichment courses are offered on-campus or at 

convenient locations. They can also be brought to your 

business or be taken online. Enroll in a course and receive 

pragmatic, relevant instruction that will put you ahead 

both personally and professionally. 

Courses in accounting, business management, computers 

and computing, health and fitness, sewing, travel, and 

more offer working adults the opportunity to stay current 

in their fields, get the additional education they need to 

advance in their careers, or enrich their personal lives. 

CORPORATE EDUCATION 

AND CUSTOMIZED TRAINING 

Whether it is skill training, consultative services, credit 

based or non-credit based, we provide you with 

cost-effective workforce training solutions. We meet your 

needs for employee assessment, training, design and 

delivery of training and training products and services 

on campus or at your place of business. 

Global Programs and Partnerships 

www.lwtech.edu/global_programs 


INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS 

East Building, E126 (425) 739-8145 

international.students@lwtech.edu 

Lake Washington Institute of Technology is committed 

to providing an excellent educational experience 

for international students. We value the diversity 

of perspectives and experiences that international 

students bring to the college, and are dedicated to 

making the international student experience rewarding 

and memorable. International Programs provides 

international student orientation, workshops and 

seminars, highly personalized individual attention, and 

immigration and visa support. No TOEFL score is required. 

International students are welcome to enter the more than 

100 degree and certificate programs at LWIT. International 

students can participate in and complete requirements 

for the Bachelor of Technology in Applied Design (BTAD) 

degree, Associate in Applied Science degrees, Certificates 

of Completion, or Certificates of Proficiency. (Selective 

admission programs may require an additional application 

after acceptance to LWIT.) 

LWIT provides many opportunities for international 

student involvement in campus activities. Leadership skills 

may be gained by participation in student government. 

We have a large and active International Club to enable 

students to connect with each other and the campus. 

The application and visa procurement process for 

international students may take as long as a quarter, 

so students should apply early. The priority application 

deadline is one quarter prior to the quarter of enrollment. 

Late applications are accepted and processed on a rolling 

basis. Every attempt is made to process application 

materials as quickly as possible. International students 

applying for an F1 or M1 visa must submit the following 

to the international program office: 

1. An international student application and application fee. 

2. Copy of passport information pages (visa and I-94 

upon approval) 

3. Proof of financial independence. Financial aid in 

the form of scholarships, loans, and grants is generally 

not available to international students, especially 

during the first quarter of attendance. The amount 

required for this document is subject to changes in 

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4. Official transcripts from all previous colleges attended. 

5. Results of the TOEFL exam taken during the past year 

with a score of 480 (Paper Based Test), 157 (Computer 

Based Test), or 54 (Internet Based Test) for admissions 

to professional-technical programs. Lower test scores 

or students without TOEFL scores will be considered 

for acceptance to the Intensive English Program. 

6. Evidence of enrollment in an approved health 

insurance plan. Health plan options are available 

through the college at time of enrollment. 

7. Other information as required. 

MAINTAINING IMMIGRATION STATUS 

The International Programs office will issue a Form I-20 

form to the student, following acceptance to the college. 

Additionally, international students must: 

1. Meet all general admission requirements. 

2. Agree to comply with all college regulations. 

3. Agree to attend all quarters on a full-time basis 

as prescribed by Lake Washington Institute of 

Technology and U.S. Immigration and Customs 

Enforcement. Credit loads may vary depending on 

program requirements. 

4. Maintain grade point average and credit completion 

requirements necessary for graduation and to remain 

in status. 

5. Agree to file a yearly tax return with the United States 

Internal Revenue Service. 

PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 

Certain professional-technical programs have specific 

admissions requirements, such as minimum test scores, 

satisfactory performance in prerequisite courses, and 

other screening criteria. Enrollment Services and the 

instructional divisions have current program admissions 

requirements. Applicants pursuing transfer to a bachelor’s 

program or full-time English Language training must 

apply for an F1 visa. 

TUITION COSTS FOR 

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 

The following visa holders are eligible for resident 

tuition: A, E, G, I, K, E3, H1, and those who hold a lawful 

non-immigrant status such as a spouse or child of a 

person with an E3, H1 or L visa. 

Non-resident tuition is charged to the following visa 

holders: B, C, F, H, J, and M. Documentation of visa status 

is established by Enrollment Services. Refer to the current 

tuition schedule for costs. The college may enter into 

contract training with other organizations and establish 

a different rate of tuition or fees in some cases. 

ESTIMATED COSTS FOR 

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS INCLUDE 

(2013–2014 ESTIMATES IN USD): 

For one quarter (3 months): 

Tuition (15 credits) $3,055.00 

Cost of living $2,750.00 

Other (books, etc) $200.00 

Mandatory medical insurance $225.00 

Total $6,230.00 

For three quarters (9 months): 

Tuition (15 credits) $9,165.00 

Cost of living $8,250.00 

Other (books, etc) $600.00 

Mandatory medical insurance $675.00 

Total $18,690.00 

HOUSING 

Our International Programs office can recommend 

local organizations that will assist international students 

with housing. 

Contact Information: 


International Programs 

Lake Washington Institute of Technology 


Kirkland, WA 98034 

Voice: (425) 739-8145 | Fax: (425) 739-8148 


www.lwtech.edu/international 


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International students are required to inform the 

International Programs office of change of address 

immediately to stay in status. A Change of Address 

Form must be completed and submitted online 

to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services 

(USCIS). Lake Washington Institute of Technology’s 

International Programs office can assist with any 

questions you may have. 

STUDENT INSURANCE INFORMATION 

International students are required to have medical 

insurance the whole time they study at LWIT—including 

during periods of Optional Practical Training. LWIT allows 

students to provide their own insurance, or purchase 

insurance at LWIT. Medical insurance does not include 

dental coverage, but additional insurance plans just for 

dental can be purchased through Smart Smile. 

The LWIT insurance provider is Lewer-Mark. Lewer-Mark 

insurance is $225 per quarter this academic year for 

students. Additional insurance for your dependent 

children or spouse can be purchased as well. 

Insurance payment is always due the first day of the 

quarter. The coverage dates are the first day of the 

quarter to the day before the next quarter so you will 

always be covered. 

If you choose not to buy insurance from LWIT, you will 

need to bring in proof of insurance that is valid for the 

whole quarter on or before the first day of the quarter. 

If you do not bring in proof of insurance that is valid the 

whole quarter, you will be automatically enrolled in LWIT 

insurance and will be charged the full $225. 

Information about your insurance policy can be found 

online at www.lewermark.com. With this policy, you 

have access to the 24 hour Nurse Line: 866-549-5076 

for free medical advice. They have translators available 

in your native language. 

INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL 

COMPLETION PROGRAM 

Complete high school and college requirements at the 

same time! To be eligible for the International High 

School Completion program, students must be: 

16 years old 

-OR- 

a junior or senior in high school, but have not 

graduated 

To earn the Washington State High School Diploma 

students will be required to complete the state 

graduation requirements. College classes will count 

towards high school graduation requirements, and most 

will count towards both an associate degree AND the 

high school requirements. 

Students with TOEFL scores 54 (Internet Based), 157 

(Computer Based) or 480 (Paper Based) will be admitted 

directly into academic level classes. Students without 

TOEFL scores will take placement tests at LWIT. Some 

intensive English classes may be required before 

admission into academic classes. 

Students in the International High School Completion 

Program will: 

submit official transcripts of high school classes (in 

English) with the application 

take all required classes and tests for the state high 

school requirements 

live with a relative or host family until the age of 18 

take a minimum of 15 credits each quarter 

Non-resident tuition rates will apply. Other fees, including 

medical insurance and books are not included. 

For more information please contact: 


International Programs Office 

East Building, E126 

(425) 739-8145 


www.lwtech.edu/international 



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ACADEMIC SKILLS CENTER 

Technology Center, T217 | (425) 739-8656 

If you need help in keeping up with your classes or require 

remedial assistance before proceeding into a program, 

the Academic Skills Center is the place to go. Open to all 

college students on a walk-in or teacher-referral basis, the 

Center offers a variety of services to assist you in becoming 

a self-sufficient learner. 

ADULT BASIC EDUCATION (ABE) 

ABE helps students improve their reading, writing, and 

math skills for entry into academic or professionaltechnical 

coursework, and/or obtain an adult high school 

completion diploma. All new students need to take 

a placement test, attend a program orientation class, 

register, and pay $25. 

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) 

ESL serves refugees and immigrants through day and 

evening classes offered at the Kirkland and Redmond 

campuses. Six levels of ESL and a variety of supplemental 

classes are available to students who want to improve 

their English in order to become better parents, workers, 

and community members, or to transition to the college’s 

professional-technical programs. All new students need 

to take a placement test, attend a program orientation 

class, register, and pay $25. 

MATH LAB 

The Math Lab, located in room T413B, is a drop-in center 

where students can get free math tutoring and use the 

computers for math work. Students can also receive help 

with the MyLabsPlus program used in many math classes. 

TUTORING CENTER AND ETUTORING 

This program, a cooperative effort between the ASG and 

Lake Washington Institute of Technology, is a free drop-in 

center with peer tutors available on a scheduled basis. 

Services include tutors in technical and academic fields. 

WRITING CENTER 

Trained peer and faculty tutors provide free help to 

students from any academic or technical class on topics 

like understanding assignments, essay organization, 

writing mechanics and grammar. Tutors are available 

during any phase of the writing process. 

ADVISING 

West Building, W207 | (425) 739-8300 

www.lwtech.edu/advising | advising@lwtech.edu 

As part of the college’s focus on student success we provide 

advisers to help each student understand placement tests, 

determine academic readiness in math and english, and 

help select appropriate classes. An adviser can help any 

student determine degree and certificate requirements, a 

sequence of courses and select general education courses. 

During your first appointment with an adviser, please 

discuss the transfer of any other college credits. Quality 

planning will help each student select the right program 

and the right classes at the right time. Students planning 

to apply for the Bachelor of Technology in Applied Design 

(BTAD) or any Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree or 

certificate should meet with an adviser to review degree 

planning steps and degree requirements, degree progress, 

and to complete the admissions application. 

Advisers can refer students to an array of college services 

designed to support student success. It remains the 

responsibility of each student to plan for program completion 

including degree requirements, certificate requirements, and 

transfer requirements. Early meetings with an adviser will 

make certain that educational plans stay on target. 

ASSESSMENT 


www.lwtech.edu/assessment 

A variety of assessments are offered to both students 

and the community. 

CLEP 

Students working toward an AAS degree may earn 

college credits by taking a computer-based College Level 

Examination Program (CLEP) exam. Check with an adviser for 

CLEP eligible courses. A passing score earns credit only-not a 

grade. CLEP scores do not impact GPA. 

GED 

The college offers General Education Development (GED) 

in English and Spanish. 

MOS & MCAS 

The college runs an authorized certification testing 

center for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) and Microsoft 

Certified Applications Specialist (MCAS). 


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PLACEMENT TESTING 

The college requires COMPASS placement testing 

for enrollment in English, math and many technical 

and academic classes. Students pursuing a degree or 

certificate must take the compass test before enrolling. 

TEAS 

Dental Hygiene, Nursing and other allied health programs 

require the TEAS test as part of the admission process. 

VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENT 

Selecting a career and an appropriate training program 

are major life decisions. Whether it is your first time in the 

employment field or you are changing careers, you are 

making an investment with both your time and money. 

Make sure it is the right decision before you start training! 

To assist you in career exploration, the Employment 

Resource Center at Lake Washington Institute of Technology 

offers a free Career Choice Workshop. Explore your interests, 

research current occupational information and learn about 

resources to assist you in exploring your career options. 

Additional interest and personality assessments are available 

on an individual basis. Contact the Employment Resource 

Center at (425) 739-8113 for more information. 

THE BASIC FOOD, EMPLOYMENT 

& TRAINING PROGRAM (BFET) 


www.lwtech.edu/bfet 

The BFET program is a federally funded program 

designed to support students receiving federal food 

stamps and who are enrolled in a professional-technical 

program or Basic Skills (ABED or GED). 

Benefits may include: 

funding for books and related supplies 

tuition assistance 

childcare assistance through Working 

Connections Childcare (DSHS) 

career & educational advising 

job search assistance and resources 

eligibility for food stamps if previously denied 

BOOKSTORE 

East Building, E127 | (425) 739-8108 | Fax: (425) 576-0033 

www.lwtech.edu/bookstore 

The bookstore sells textbooks for all classes. If you are 

considering textbook rental, we rent many titles, both in 

physical and digital form. Some digital titles are for sale 

as well. In addition, the bookstore stocks course related 

supplies such as notebooks, binders, software, and class 

required kits. Most course related items are available on our 

website; enter www.bkstr.com, and then follow directions 

to LWIT Bookstore. Web orders can be shipped or picked up 

in the store. Store hours are posted on the website and in 

quarterly class schedules. The store also stocks snacks, chips, 

sodas, energy drinks, candy, gum, and sundries. 

COUNSELING 


Counselors can assist students with educational, career, 

or personal needs so students can successfully complete 

their college training. Short-term counseling services 

are confidential and available at no charge to students. 

The emphasis is on providing support to students, 

teaching new coping skills, and accessing community 

resources. Counselors work with community agencies 

and organizations. When appropriate they make referrals 

to other agencies to support the student. 

DENTAL CLINIC 

East Building, E107 | (425) 739-8130 

www.lwtech.edu/dental_clinic 

Students receive quality dental care at a low cost in the 

college’s modern, fully equipped dental clinic. Licensed 

dentists are available by appointment to provide a wide 

range of dental procedures. The clinic provides students 

in the dental assisting and dental hygiene programs 

with a practical experience environment. Please call to 

make an appointment. 

DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES 

West Building, W207 | (425) 739-8300 | TDD: (425) 739-8109 

www.lwtech.edu/dss | dssinfo@lwtech.edu 

The college is committed to providing support services to 

students with disabilities in compliance with Section 504 

of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with 

Disabilities Act of 1990. Students who need assistance 

should make an appointment with the Disability Support 

Services (DSS) office by calling (425) 739-8300, in person 

in room W207, or via email at dssinfo@lwtech.edu. 



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DIVERSITY COMMITTEE 

The Diversity Committee is a standing campus committee 

dedicated to generating response to and support for 

culturally relevant issues. The committee maintains an 

inclusive membership of faculty, students, staff, and 

administration and meets twice a month to discuss issues, 

plan workshops, and determine training needs. Based 

on committee work, faculty receive resources related to 

classroom management and professional development, 

staff receive resources related to student engagement and 

cultural relevance, and students receive resources related 

to identity development and cultural relevance for a global 

workforce. College strategic planning, accreditation, and 

educational resources inspire the work of the committee 

and, in turn, committee members participate in shared 

governance opportunities on campus. For more information 

about the Diversity Committee contact one of the Chairs; 

sheila.walton@lwtech.edu or neera.mehta@lwtech.edu 

EARLY LEARNING CENTER 

South Portable, S2 | (425) 739-8117 or (425) 739-8565 

www.lwtech.edu/elc 

Convenient, quality care is available at the campus Early 

Learning Center for children from age eighteen months 

through six years. Children receive an active, stimulating 

program that encourages learning through experience 

and accomplishment. Funding programs are accepted. 

Please call to register a child. 

FOOD SERVICE & CHEF CITY GRILL 

Students have several choices on campus for snacks and 

meals. Nutritious, quality food service is available in the 

cafeteria, offering well-balanced entrees daily as well as 

beverages and snacks. In addition, the college operates Chef 

City Grill, a training restaurant for students in the Culinary Arts 

program. It is open to the public for full meal service. Hours 

of operation vary throughout the year. Vending machines for 

snacks and beverages are also available on campus. 

HARASSMENT 

Harassment is unacceptable, against the law, and will 

not be tolerated on campus or at any off-campus events. 

The college strictly forbids harassment based on types of 

unlawful discrimination such as race, national origin, sex, 

marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, or 

veteran status. Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome 

verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that may 

offend the recipient, cause discomfort, or humiliation and 

interfere with school or job performance. 

If you believe you have been subjected to harassment by 

anyone on campus or at an off-campus event, you may 

report it to the Vice President of Student Services office at 

(425) 739-8102 or the Executive Director of Human Resources 

at (425) 739-8251. Your concerns will be promptly investigated 

and you will not suffer retaliation for reporting your concerns. 

JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE 

IN THE CLASSROOM 

The training programs at Lake Washington Institute of 

Technology are practical and reality-based, relying on 

strong ties between industry and faculty. Job-search 

methods, including interviewing techniques, résumé 

writing, and application methods, are taught in the 

classroom specific to the type of industry or skill that is 

being learned. Instructors assist students in finding work 

using industry-specific job-search methods. 

JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE IN THE 

EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTER 


www.lwtech.edu/erc 

The Employment Resource Center offers career 

exploration and job search assistance to students, 

alumni, and community members. The center is staffed 

by a partnership between the college, the Associated 

Student Government, and representatives from 

community-based organizations. 

Services include: 

an extensive list of current job postings 

career services online – search for current jobs; apply 

online and post your résumé 

job search resources and assistance 

career exploration workshops and resources 

résumé, interview and networking assistance 

computer, fax, copy machine and phone are available 

to assist in job search 

on-campus employer recruiting opportunities and 

information on local job fairs 

LIBRARY – LEARNING COMMONS 

Technology Center, T213 | (425) 739-8320 

www.lwtech.edu/library 

The Library – Learning Commons at Lake Washington Institute 

of Technology offers a comfortable, flexible learning space 

for active learning, research, multi-media presentations, 

and working on collaborative projects. We combine 

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traditional library services, academic support services, faculty 

development, and technology services in one location. 

In addition we offer: 

Academic Skills Center (Adult Basic Education, ESL 

Math Lab, Tutoring Center, and Writing Center) 

online databases, available on and off campus 

computers 

DVDs 

local, regional, national and international newspapers 

learning studios, conference and study rooms 

THE OPPORTUNITY GRANT PROGRAM 

West Building, W207 | (425) 739-8100, x8448 

opportunitygrant@lwtech.edu 

The Opportunity Grant is designed to help low income 

students in high demand pathways to reach their 

educational and employment goals. Students in the 

Opportunity Grant program may receive: 

tuition and fees for up to 45 credits or up to 3 years, 

which ever comes first 

up to $1,000.00 per academic year for books and 

related supplies 

support services, academic advising, and career 

planning from an Opportunity Grant adviser 


Eligibility guidelines for Opportunity Grant include: 

low income as determined by the FAFSA and 13-14 

income guidelines 

Washington resident for at least 1 year 

must be in Business, Accounting, Healthcare or 

I-BEST programs 

PARKING/TRANSPORTATION 

The college provides free parking facilities for visitors 

and students in both day and evening programs. 

Parking is not allowed along roadways or traffic lanes. 

Designated spaces are available for disabled persons 

who display a state-issued parking sticker. For a carpool 

parking permit application form, please visit the Safety & 

Security Office in the East Building, 1st floor, room E145. 

The Kirkland campus is conveniently located on Metro 

bus route 238. The Redmond campus is located on Metro 

bus route 253 and on ST Express Bus 545. 

SAFETY AND SECURITY 

Your safety and security are taken seriously at the college. 

Trained college security and commissioned Kirkland police 

officers patrol the campus and are available for assistance 

and criminal investigations during the following times: 

Mon–Thu 7:30am–10:30pm Sat 7:30am–12:30pm 

Fri 7:30am–6:30pm Sun 7am–12pm 

Information provided by law enforcement agencies concerning 

registered sex offenders attending the college may be obtained 

from the Vice President of Student Services office. 

REPORTED CLERY CRIME STATISTICS FOR 2011: 

Department of Education-Clery Act Report 2011; as filed 

September 2012 

Murder/Non-negligent 

manslaughter 

Negligent manslaughter 

Forcible sex offenses 

(incl. forcible rape) 

Nonforcible sex offenses 

Robbery 

Aggravated assault 

Burglary 

Motor vehicle theft 

Arson 

Liquor law violations 

Drug law violations 

0 cases reported 











Illegal weapons possessions 0 cases reported 

Hate Crimes 

1 case reported 

For Additional College security information please refer 

to www.lwtech.edu/security 

SMOKING 

Lake Washington Institute of Technology is a smoke-free 

campus; however the college recognizes the privelege of 

personal choice. Smoking on campus, including the use 

electronic cigarettes, is limited to the following areas ONLY: 

the fenced and sheltered areas at the north end of the East 

and West wings of the East building, the smoking shelter 

located across the Fire Lane to the west of the Tech Center, 

the North, South, West and Horticulture parking lots and 

the Tech building outside parking area. 




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STUDENT COMPLAINTS 

If you believe you have been treated unfairly or wronged 

in some way, you should take the following steps: 

Try to resolve the issue with the person involved 

Talk to the person’s direct supervisor 

Request an appeal through the appropriate Vice President 

STUDENT CONDUCT CODE 

Lake Washington Institute of Technology has specific 

expectations regarding the conduct of those involved in 

the college community. Students are expected to comply 

with the college student conduct code, WAC 495D-121, 

and failure to do so may result in disciplinary actions, up 

to and including expulsion from the college. The student 

conduct code is available in the student handbook, 

on the college website and in the college Policy and 

Procedure Manual located in the library. 

STUDENT PROTECTIONS 

No one in the college community shall suffer 

recrimination or discrimination because of participation 

in the due process grievance procedure. Confidentiality 

will be observed pending resolution. A grievance shall be 

considered resolved if timelines are not maintained. 

TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES PROJECTS 


TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) Project: Provides 

academic support for eligible first-generation and/or 

low-income students. 

TRiO Support Services for Students with Disabilities 

(SSSD) Project: Provides academic support for eligible 

students with documented disabilities. 

LWIT’s two Student Support Services Projects are federally 

funded and established for the purpose of assisting eligible 

students in achieving their postsecondary ambitions. 

Students are encouraged to complete their associate degree 

or certificate program and, whenever feasible, transfer to a 

4-year institution. TRiO provides supportive services such as 

tutoring, learning labs, academic counseling, educational 

planning, study skills workshops, transfer, career planning, 

financial education, scholarship workshops and counseling. 

To be eligible for TRiO Projects, you must: 

be a citizen, national, or permanent resident of the 

United States 

be enrolled or accepted for enrollment at LWIT and 

in a technical program 

be a first-generation and/or low-income student OR be a 

student registered with LWIT Disability Support Services 

(A student is considered first-generation if neither parent 

– or the custodial parent – has a bachelor’s degree.) 

be able to meet the need for academic services 

criteria as established by LWIT’s TRiO Projects 

complete a TRiO application packet and entry interview. 

be able to meet with TRiO staff at least three times 

per quarter 

Applications are available in E214 or by calling 

(425) 739-8361 or (425) 739-8353. 

All services are through grants from the U.S. Department 

of Education. However, the contents have not been 

reviewed by the Department and no endorsement 

should be inferred. The Lake Washington Institute of 

Technology Student Support Services TRiO Projects are 

100% federally funded annually at $444,522.00 

WORKFIRST PROGRAMS 

West Building, W207 | (425) 739-8339 or (425) 739-8131 

WorkFirst is an innovative partnership involving the 

college, the Department of Social and Health Services 

(DSHS), Employment Security Department (ESD), 

community-based organizations, business and labor. 

The goal of WorkFirst is to assist TANF families, through 

training and basic education, to move permanently off all 

forms of public assistance and to become self-sufficient. 

There are a number of options within the WorkFirst 

program to help families attain this goal. 

TANF families may be eligible for: 

tuition and books 

individualized support to reach their goals 

educational and career planning 


WORKER RETRAINING 


worker.retraining@lwtech.edu 

The college provides special services to people who 

have been laid off from work, are displaced homemakers, 

or were self-employed and are now unemployed. 

Services may include tuition assistance, books, and 

educational planning, as well as the development 

of an individual training plan. 

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www.lwtech.edu/student_life 

STUDENT PROGRAMS 


Student life is about getting involved, connecting to your 

campus community, and building your leadership skills. 

There are many ways to be involved in student life at the 

college. Running for student government, volunteering for 

Student Programs or ASG, joining a student organization 

or participating in the many campus life activities are a few 

examples. Visit Student Programs or the Associated Student 

Government to learn more about these opportunities. 

ASSOCIATED STUDENT GOVERNMENT (ASG) 


ASG EXECUTIVE BOARD 

“To enhance the student experience by planning activities and 

providing representation to build a feeling of community.” 

An active student government at LWIT provides excellent 

leadership opportunities for students as well as a forum for 

student issues and student activities. 

The Associated Student Government is a group of students 

annually selected to represent the concerns and successes 

of all LWIT students. They work as a 5-member board that 

throughout the year meet weekly, support student success, 

and represent students to the LWIT Administration. Meetings 

are open to all students and any student may bring a concern 

or idea to the Board. To be an Executive Board Officer, contact 

the ASG in East Building, E128. All officer positions are open 

each year, in spring quarter. When vacancies occur the ASG 

President is responsible for filling those positions. 

ASG COMMITTEES 

Throughout the year ASG looks for students to serve 

on various college committees including college cabinet and 

faculty tenure committees. Other committees include: ASG 

Budget, Elections and Activities & Events. These committees 

are a great way to volunteer your time to the college and 

learn how the college operates. You are able to provide your 

thoughts and ideas about the college as a student who 

experiences campus life. Committees often have a short 

volunteer time so these opportunities fit into any schedule. 

SERVICES & ACTIVITIES FEE 

The ASG Executive Board and Board of Trustees annually 

approve a Services and Activities fee included in tuition. 

Among other things, this fee makes up a student focused 

budget which is used to fund student clubs, conferences travel 

for students, lectures, on campus employment, childcare 

services and emergency grants for students. Please take 

advantage of these services and more by getting involved. 

STUDENT ACTIVITIES 

Student Programs sponsors a variety of campus life 

programs throughout the year. Look for advertisements, 

fliers or website announcements. Different activities have 

been: social activities, charitable events, speakers and 

leadership workshops. 

STUDENT CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS 

Any student may charter a club, through the ASG. Clubs offer 

leadership and learning opportunities by being involved 

with college business and student government. Many clubs 

are funded through ASG with the services and activities fee 

paid through student tuition. Meetings are open to anyone 

from the college community. Take advantage of enhancing 

your college experience. When students do, they compete 

nationally for recognition, travel to conferences, develop 

lasting industry networks and meet new people. It’s a great 

way to learn about LWIT and your industry. 

STUDENT EMAIL 

All registered students receive a college email address 

and server storage. All students are expected to check this 

email for announcements about college business including: 

registration information, enrollment dates, special programs, 

scholarships and up-to-date announcements about college 

closures. To log on to your email visit www.lwtech.edu/email 

and follow the step by step instructions. Your initial password 

is your birthday in MMDDYY format. This email may be 

forwarded to a more familiar email address. For questions, 

email studenthelpdesk@lwtech.edu. 

STUDENT ID CARDS 

Photo identification cards are available at no extra charge 

for currently enrolled students at the Enrollment Services 

office in West Building room 201, during posted hours. 

ID cards serve as the Library card and give access to the 

Academic Skills Center. To receive an ID card bring picture 

identification, student identification number, and a 

current class schedule copy to Enrollment Services. Cards 

are valid throughout enrollment, up to 2 years. If an ID 

card is lost, a replacement fee of $2 will apply. 

STUDENT LOUNGES AND OPEN SPACE 

LWIT has many open spaces for students to gather. These 

spaces are managed by the college and are intended for 

students to gather, meet friends, hold study groups, and 

take a break between classes. If you encounter any issues 

with furniture or the surroundings please contact Facilities 

and Operations in E199. 


Support Services


Enrollment Services 

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Admissions 

www.lwtech.edu/admissions 


West Building 201 | (425) 739-8104 

admissions@lwtech.edu 

Admission to Lake Washington Institute of Technology 

(LWIT) is open to anyone who: 

has a high school diploma, or General Education 

Development (GED) certificate 

- OR - 

is at least 18 years old and is able to benefit from the 

college’s curriculum 

The application for admission is available online at our 

website, www.lwtech.edu. Additionally, applications 

may be found in the Enrollment Services Office either 

by calling the college at (425) 739-8104, or by emailing 

admissions@lwtech.edu. 

To assure the highest quality education and training, the 

number of students who may enroll in a program may 

be limited. Admission to the college does not guarantee 

that all classes or all programs can accept new students. 

Because of the demand for programs, those interested in 

attending the college are encouraged to apply early. 

Some programs, such as BTAD, Dental Hygiene, Nursing, 

and Physical Therapist Assistant have additional 

procedures and requirements that must be met before 

enrollment. Enrollment Services will inform students if 

this is the case. 

UNDERAGE ENROLLMENT 

The lowest age eligible for admission is 18 unless 

the student possesses a high school diploma or GED. 

Students who qualify as high school juniors or seniors 

are referred to the high school programs office (p. 137). 

Underage students interested in classes not specifically 

designed for a younger student, may be considered in 

cases of exceptional circumstances. Persons requesting 

this exception consideration must be at least 14 years of 

age and in the ninth grade at the time of enrollment at 

the college. The student must request special enrollment 

for each course, each quarter. This does not constitute 

admission to the college. Please contact the high school 

programs office at (425) 739-8107 for more information. 

DEGREE- OR CERTIFICATE-SEEKING STUDENTS 

Lake Washington Institute of Technology requires that 

persons seeking admission to a degree or certificate 

program of study demonstrate the ability to perform 

entry-level reading, writing and math skills before enrolling 

in a technical training program by completing a placement 

assessment. Additional testing in math, reading, writing, 

and listening skills for Adult Basic Education and English 

as a Second Language (ESL) placement is administered 

by the basic skills program using a different assessment 

tool. The purpose of these placement tests is to assess 

each student’s academic strengths and weaknesses, help 

determine proper course placement, and to determine 

possible learning needs before enrollment. Test results are 

used by students and advisers to select appropriate basic 

skill, academic and technical courses. 

An official college transcript indicating satisfactory 

completion with a 2.0 or better in English and/or math 

from an accredited college may be accepted in lieu of 

placement tests. An evaluation of official transcripts 

from an accredited college may also result in transfer 

of other college credits to Lake Washington Institute 

of Technology. Students must submit official copies 

of transcripts from all former colleges to Enrollment 

Services for an official evaluation. 

The college requires a minimum placement score in 

English and/or math for enrollment in many technical 

courses and programs. Placement score requirements 

for English, math and technical programs are available 

in student services, and the student assessment center 

where tests are administered. 

Exceptions to the published requisite scores for 

enrollment into specific courses and, in extraordinary 

cases, programs of study are made by the Dean(s) of 

the area of study or designee. 

Students who place into Adult Basic Education (ABE) or 

English as Second Language (ESL) classes must satisfactorily 

complete those courses at an appropriate level before 

enrolling in a technical program or college level course that 

has basic skill minimum requirements. Students who have 

not completed courses or placement tests in all subject areas 

(math, English) need to be tested or have placement scores 

in those areas for appropriate placement into courses. 

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Placement assessment tests are administered regularly at 

no charge. Drop in and scheduled times are posted at the 

assessment center or on the assessment center Web page. 

TRANSFERRING COURSES TO LWIT FROM 

DOMESTIC INSTITUTIONS 

If you have completed classes at other colleges or 

universities, transferring credit to LWIT may help you 

complete requirements here. The easiest way to transfer 

your credits is to contact the transcript office of your 

previous college(s), and have your official (sealed) 

transcripts sent to: 

Lake Washington Institute of Technology 




Note: If you would like to go over your transcripts with an 

adviser, bring the sealed transcripts or an unofficial copy 

to room W207. An adviser will unofficially evaluate your 

credits. Based on this unofficial evaluation, the adviser 

can help you choose your classes. 

TRANSFERRING COURSES TO LWIT FROM 

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS 

Students who wish to transfer courses from institutions 

outside of the United States must have a course-bycourse 

evaluation of their transcripts performed by 

an international credential evaluation agency. A list of 

agencies is available online. 

Once the agency evaluation is complete, submit the 

officially sealed evaluation along with an English 

translation of your international transcript to Enrollment 

Services W201 (see address above). A copy of your 

transcript will be made and the original will be returned to 

you. In order to match courses with specific LWIT courses, 

students may be required to obtain course descriptions in 

addition to submitting the agency evaluation. 

TRANSFER CREDIT PROCESS 

Enrollment Services Staff will evaluate your transcript 

based on your current program of study, specifically 

looking for courses that satisfy LWIT Academic Core 

requirements and/or prerequisite requirements for one 

of our Selective Admissions Programs (BTAD, Dental 

Hygiene, Physical Therapist Assistant, and Nursing). 

Due to high demand for evaluation services students 

are encouraged to submit official transcripts at the time 

they apply to LWIT. Evaluation results will be available 

2-4 weeks after the receipt of official transcripts. The total 

number of credits transferred in and the institution from 

which the credits were transferred from will be posted to 

your LWIT transcript. The results of the evaluation can be 

viewed by running a degree audit (SID and PIN required) 

for your current program of study. 

If you would like to go over your transcripts with an adviser, 

bring the sealed transcripts or an unofficial copy to Student 

Development (W207). An adviser will unofficially evaluate 

your credits and help you with course selection. For 

additional information about advising, course selection, 

and creating an academic plan please visit our Advising 

page at www.lwtech.edu/advising. 

ADVANCED PLACEMENT 

Students who complete college-level work in high 

school may receive credit at LWIT based on scores on the 

Advanced Placement examination administered by the 

College Board. In most subject areas credit is awarded 

for scores of 3.0 or higher. Information on transfer credit 

awarded for AP exams can be found online. 

COLLEGE-LEVEL EXAMINATION 

PROGRAM (CLEP) 

CLEP provides students the opportunity to earn college 

credit for knowledge obtained in non-traditional settings 

(self study, job training, internships, personal interest, 

etc.). Additional information about CLEP exams can be 

found at the College Board. Information about taking 

CLEP exams at LWIT and transfer credit award can be 

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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE 

Lake Washington Institute of Technology recognizes the 

International Baccalaureate (IB) program as a challenging 

course of study and responds individually to each 

participant’s request for award of college credit. Students 

may be awarded credit for completing individual areas of 

study within the IB program. IB students should submit 

official IB transcripts to the Enrollment Services office 

(W201). Information on transfer credit award for IB exams 

can be found on line. 

PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT 

Prior learning is the knowledge and skills gained 

through: work and life experience; military training 

and experience; and formal and informal education 

and training from in-state and out-of-state institutions, 

including foreign institutions. Identifying credit for prior 

learning can be accomplished by an assessment process 

conducted by qualified faculty and may result in a course 

or several courses being posted to your transcript. 

Up to 25% of the credits for a degree or certificate may be 

earned through the PLA process. Awarding of PLA credits by 

Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not guarantee 

or imply that other institutions will accept such credit. 

Forms are available in the Enrollment Services Office. 

TRANSFERRING COURSES FROM LWIT 

General education and technical courses may transfer 

to other community and technical colleges or four-year 

universities. The receiving institution should be consulted 

to determine which courses will be accepted. 

Antioch University Seattle, Argosy University, Bastyr 

University, City University, DeVry University, ITT Technical 

Institute, Les Roches School of Hotel Management, 

University of Phoenix, Seattle Pacific University, Strayer 

University, the University of Washington–Bothell, and 

the University of Washington–Tacoma accept Associate 

in Applied Science degrees into specific baccalaureate 

programs. For more information, please refer to the 

transfer website at www.lwtech.edu/transfer. 

TRANSFER TO THE EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE 

Many of LWIT’s Associate in Applied Science degrees 

transfer to The Evergreen State College’s Upside Down 

Bachelor’s Degree program. For a complete list, please 

see the transfer website at www.lwtech.edu/transfer. 

The following AAS degrees are eligible for transfer to 

The Evergreen State College, provided students take 

one of the following academic courses as one of their 

required electives: 

Computer Security and Network Technician 

Technical electives accepted by Evergreen as 

academic credit: 

MMDP 113, 115, 135, 157, 201, 202, 234, 235, 236, 

237, or 238. 

Dental Assisting 

Electives accepted by Evergreen as academic credit: 

(Note: students must take a 5-credit course to total 25 

credits of general education): 

BIOL& 100, 175, 241, 242, 260; CHEM&121, 131; 

ENGL& 102; MATH& 107, 141, 146; PSYC& 100, 200; 

SOC& 101; SPAN& 121; CMST& 210, 220 or 230. 

LIST OF ONE YEAR TRANSFER COURSES – 

“WASHINGTON 45” 

A student who completes courses selected from within 

the general education categories listed below at Lake 

Washington Institute of Technology will be able to transfer 

and apply a maximum of 45 quarter credits toward general 

education requirement(s) at any other public and most 

private higher education institutions in the state. 

For transfer purposes, a student must have a minimum 

grade of C or better (2.0 or above) in each course 

completed from this list. 

Students who transfer Washington 45 courses must still 

meet a receiving institution’s admission requirements 

and eventually satisfy all their general education 

requirements and their degree requirements in major, 

minor and professional programs. 

NOTE: The list of courses in Washington 45 does not 

replace the Direct Transfer Agreement or any Major 

Related Program agreement, nor will it guarantee 

admission to a four-year institution. 

For a list of First Year Transfer general education courses 

please visit www.lwtech.edu/washington45. 

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STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Students have the right to clear, accurate, and 

current information about their transfer admission 

requirements, transfer admission deadlines, degree 

requirements, and transfer policies that include 

course equivalencies. 

2. Transfer and freshman-entry students have the right 

to expect comparable standards for regular admission 

to programs and comparable program requirements. 

3. Students have the right to seek clarification regarding 

their transfer evaluation and may request the 

reconsideration of any aspect of that evaluation. 

In response, the college will follow established 

practices and processes for reviewing its transfer 

credit decisions. 

4. Students who encounter other transfer difficulties 

have the right to seek resolution. Each institution will 

have a defined process for resolution that is published 

and readily available to students. 

5. Students have the responsibility to complete all 

materials required for admission and to submit the 

application on or before the published deadlines. 

6. Students have the responsibility to plan their courses 

of study by referring to the specific published degree 

requirements of the college or academic program in 

which they intend to earn a bachelor’s degree. 

7. When a student changes a major or degree program, 

the student assumes full responsibility for meeting the 

new requirements. 

COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY RIGHTS 

AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Colleges and universities have the right and 

authority to determine program requirements 

and course offerings in accordance with their 

institutional missions. 

2. Colleges and universities have the responsibility 

to communicate and publish their requirements 

and course offerings to students and the public, 

including information about student transfer 

rights and responsibilities. 

3. Colleges and universities have the responsibility to 

communicate their admission and transfer related 

decisions to students in writing (electronic or paper). 



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Registration 

www.lwtech.edu/enrollment 


ENROLLMENT SERVICES OFFICE 

West Building 201 | (425) 739-8104 

registration@lwtech.edu 

Registration is the process of enrolling in classes. Dates 

for classes are announced in both the printed and online 

quarterly Class Schedules. Course updates are distributed 

frequently to campus staff. 

HOW TO REGISTER 

New students seeking a degree or certificate make an 

appointment with staff advisers to complete registration 

forms and learn about online registration. Continuing 

students register online or complete registration forms 

with the assistance of a faculty adviser or counselor. 

There are a number of ways to register for classes. See the 

current Class Schedule for all options. 

PLEASE NOTE: LWIT registration procedure allows you 

to register for one section of a course. If you register for 

more than one section of a course, the college will drop 

you from all sections except the most recent registration 

transaction. The college will notify you by email after 

making schedule changes. 

Also see the Programs of Study section for information 

about program start dates. These are subject to change. 

FULL-TIME STATUS 

The college considers students to be full-time if they are 

registered in 12 or more credits. 

CURRENTLY ENROLLED DEGREE- AND 

CERTIFICATE-SEEKING STUDENTS 

1. Meet with a faculty adviser to review courses for 

next quarter. 

2. Register for courses (students may register for most 

courses by Web, mail, or in person). See the Class Schedule 

or Enrollment Services for methods of registration. 

3. Students pay tuition and fees via the Web, at the 

Cashier’s Office, or other modes offered by the college. 

Textbook and supply costs are in addition to tuition. 

To register online, go to 

www.lwtech.edu/studenttoolbox. A Student 

Identification Number (SID) and a personal identification 

number (PIN) are required. For registration, this number is 

the student’s date of birth until the PIN is changed by the 

student. Online registration may not be available for all 

students or classes. See Enrollment Services for details. 

To register in person, go to Enrollment Services during 

business hours which are published in each quarter’s 

Class Schedule. 

CHANGE OF REGISTRATION (ADD/DROP) 

Students must add or drop courses on the Web, or 

at Enrollment Services to make the change official. 

A refund will occur only when a student officially 

withdraws or drops within the refund period. See 

page 161 for refund policy. 

LATE ADDS 

Courses added after the third day of the quarter require 

instructor approval. Adding courses after the 10th day of 

the quarter requires payment of a $50 late registration 

fee and may require special petitions. 

PAYMENTS 

The quarterly Class Schedule lists fee payment 

requirements. Tuition and fees are due by the first day 

of the quarter. Students who have not paid tuition and 

fees or made the first payment of the Student Payment 

Plan may be dropped from their classes after the fifth day 

of the quarter. Students who owe tuition and fees will 

not be able to register for future quarters, receive official 

transcripts, or graduate until their account has been paid. 

WAITING LISTS 

If a class is full, students have the option to be put on 

a waiting list. This list automatically adds students to 

openings as they appear prior to the first day of each 

quarter. Students should check online, with Enrollment 

Services, or with the course instructor during the first 

week of classes to see if they are enrolled in the class. 

Students should remove themselves from the waiting list 

if they decide not to enroll in the class. See details in the 

Class Schedule. 

PLEASE NOTE: You may not register for a course 

(example: ENGL& 101 item # XXXA) and hold a place 

on the wait list for another section of the same course 

(ENGL& 101 item # XXXB). 

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Registration 

www.lwtech.edu/enrollment 

COMPLETE WITHDRAWAL (DROP ALL COURSES) 

A student may withdraw from all courses through the 

eighth week of the quarter, or the equivalent proportion 

for shorter courses or courses with irregular start and end 

dates. It is the student’s responsibility to drop all classes. 

Further information is available in the Class Schedule. 

Official withdrawals occurring after the tenth instructional 

day of the quarter are posted with a W on the student’s 

transcript. A grade of W does not count in GPA calculations. 

Not attending a class does not withdraw a student or 

create refund eligibility. 

After the eighth week, an unofficial withdrawal from 

the college will result in each instructor assigning the 

appropriate grade. Depending on the start date and 

length of the class, an early withdrawal during the first 

two weeks will not be recorded on the transcript. 

ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWALS 

Students may be administratively withdrawn from an 

individual class or all classes in a particular quarter for the 

following reasons. In all cases, tuition refunds will follow 

LWIT’s posted refund policy. 

Failure to meet prerequisite requirements: Many 

classes require completion of prerequisite coursework 

to ensure students are prepared for course content and 

rigor. Students must meet the requirements of a class 

either by grade, transfer coursework, placement score, or 

faculty permission. 

Conduct sanctions: When a student is found in violation 

of one or more of the student conduct codes published in 

the student handbook, administrative withdrawal may be 

selected as an appropriate sanction. 

Non-attendance: In order to maximize enrollment 

opportunities for all students, instructors may request the 

Enrollment Services office to administratively withdraw 

students who (1) Do not attend the first and/or any 

subsequent class meetings AND (2) Do not notify the 

instructor in advance of the absence. 

STUDENT RECORDS 

In accordance with the Family Educational Rights 

and Privacy Act (FERPA), Lake Washington Institute of 

Technology enforces guidelines concerning information 

about the student’s educational record, and governs the 

conditions of disclosure. Except as otherwise indicated, 

the college will not provide information contained in 

student records unless the expressed written consent of 

the student has been given. Students may declare their 

entire record confidential, in which case no information 

can be released, and the college will not normally 

acknowledge the student’s presence at the college. 

Exceptions may be made if knowledge of the information 

is necessary to protect the health or safety of the student 

or other individuals. Contact Enrollment Services or the 

Class Schedule for further information. 

In compliance with state law, the college does not use the 

social security number as a student ID number, though it is 

required and collected for other purposes authorized by law. 

GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURE 

For more information about our graduation rates, 

the median debt of our students who completed the 

program, and other important information, please visit 

our website at www.lwtech.edu/GEdisclosure. 




Tuition & Financial Aid 

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5 Tuition & Financial Aid 

Tuition 

www.lwtech.edu/tuition 

TUITION AND FEES 

When you register for courses at LWIT, you are obligated 

to pay the associated tuition and related fees for those 

classes unless you drop your classes by the fifth day of the 

quarter. Students are encouraged to pay at the time of 

registration or to enroll in the Student Payment Plan. 

For more information, see www.lwtech.edu/pplan. 

AGENCY OR EMPLOYER PAYMENTS 

Students whose tuition and/or books will be paid by 

a third party, such as Labor & Industries, Department 

of Vocational Rehabilitation, WIA, or the student’s 

employer, need to contact the Student Accounts Office, 

W201E at (425) 739-8184, fax (425) 739-8182, email 

studentaccounts@lwtech.edu. 

All tuition and fees are due by the first day of the 

quarter unless previously arranged by a college office, 

such as Financial Aid, Worker Retraining, or Student 

Accounts (includes Student Payment Plan). 

Students with tuition and fees that have not been 

received by the end of the fifth day of the quarter may 

be dropped from classes. 

For students enrolling after the fifth day of the quarter, 

tuition and fees are due at the time of registration. 

Students may be dropped for non-payment. 

A late registration fee of $50 is assessed for students 

who register after the 10th day of the quarter. 

Students who have paid or who are enrolled in the 

Student Payment Plan will need to withdraw by 

the scheduled refund dates to receive the level of 

reimbursements outlined in the college’s refund policy. 

Unpaid balances are subject to collections including 

additional collection costs and legal fees. 

STUDENT PAYMENT PLAN 

Nelnet is the only established payment plan. This plan 

allows students to pay tuition and fees on an installment 

basis. The Student Payment Plan covers your tuition and 

course fees for every quarter you enroll in the program. 

Payments are made in monthly installments each 

academic quarter. 

For more information, see www.lwtech.edu/pplan. 

GUARANTEED EDUCATION TUITION (GET) 

PROGRAM PAYMENTS 

Contact the Student Accounts Office, West Building W201E, 

at (425) 739-8184 or studentaccounts@lwtech.edu if your 

GET payments may arrive after the start of the quarter 

or for questions regarding coordination of Guaranteed 

Education Tuition (GET) payments. 

PAYMENT OPTIONS 

Please use your student ID number for all payments so 

that we can apply your payment to the correct account. 

Payments may be made: 

1. Online at www.lwtech.edu under Student Toolbox, and 

Credit Card Payment, using your student ID and PIN. 

This method does not allow partial payments. 

Visa, MasterCard and American Express only. 

2. At the Cashier’s Office, West Building W201F. Pay 

by cash, check, debit, Visa, MasterCard or American 

Express credit cards. 

3. Call the Cashier’s Office at (425) 739-8403 to pay by 

Visa, MasterCard or American Express credit cards. 

4. Mail a check to: 

LWIT 

11605 132nd Ave. NE 


5. Cashier’s drop box outside Cashier’s Office after hours. 

Envelopes are available. 

NOTE: Partial payments are not accepted without an 

established payment plan. 

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REFUND POLICY 

If you withdraw early in the quarter, you might receive 

a full or partial refund. Not attending a class does not 

make you eligible for a refund. A refund will occur only 

when you officially drop within the refund period by 

completing an Add/Drop form. Refunds cannot normally 

be arranged by telephone. Students forfeit all claims to 

refund of tuition and fees if they fail to withdraw from a 

course, or are suspended or terminated for misconduct. 

Refunds are distributed depending on how you pay. 

If you pay with a credit card, the refund will go to that 

credit card account; if you pay by cash or check, the 

refund check will be mailed to you. Refunds of online 

Student Payment Plan payments will be made by check 

from the college. Refunds of less than $5 will not be 

mailed. Allow up to six weeks for processing. For federalor 

state-funded students, financial aid will be returned 

to aid programs on a pro-rata basis consistent with 

applicable federal and state rules. 


Tuition 


EXCEPTIONS 

Refunds for state-supported classes that start after the 

first week of the quarter or short courses that end early 

will be made using the same refund percentages as 

above. The refund schedule will be adjusted based on a 

ratio of the number of classes that have occurred at the 

time of withdrawal to the total number of class sessions. 

Washington On-Line (WAOL) courses use WAOL quarter 

dates for refund percentages. 

OFFICIAL WITHDRAWAL DEFINITION 

Official withdrawal occurs when a student drops all 

classes. Refund requests must be made in person, in 

writing, or via the Web. 

PASS-THROUGH FEES REFUND 

Fees such as insurance that are passed through to 

another agency may be refunded at 100 percent through 

the first week of the quarter only. No refund will be made 

if any insurance claim has been filed. 

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NOTE: Refund percentages are based on prior full payment 

of tuition and fees. If you have not paid in full, you may still 

owe a balance if you withdraw from a class during a partial 

or non-refund period. 

REFUND SCHEDULE 

Cancellation of a course ..........................100% 

STATE-SUPPORTED CREDIT COURSES 

First five business days of the quarter .............100% 

After the fifth business day of the quarter and through 

the twentieth calendar day of the quarter ..........50% 

SELF-SUPPORTED COURSES 

To receive 100% refund students must: 

If a one session class 

Withdraw prior to class start 

If class meets twice or more Withdraw prior to second 

session start 

Materials/supplies for class 

Dance class 

Withdraw at least 3 days 

prior to class start 

Withdraw at least 2 days 

prior to class start 

ESTIMATED 2013–2014 DEGREE & 

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM COSTS 

Please visit www.lwtech.edu/programcost for estimated 

2013–2014 degree and certificate program costs. 

Projected estimated costs are subject to change. 

Estimated program costs do not apply to 

international students. For International Student 

estimated costs, see page 140. 




Tuition Rates 


Tuition rates are set by the Washington State Legislature 

and the State Board for Community and Technical 

Colleges (SBCTC). Tuition rates are published on the 

website at www.lwtech.edu/tuition and in the current 

Class Schedule. Tuition and fees are subject to change 

without prior notice. 

The college may charge other fees to cover costs such 

as registration, late fees, insurance, supply, lab fees 

and parking fees. 

For the most current tuition and fee information 

please visit the website at www.lwtech.edu/tuition. 

A list of estimated degree and certificate costs by 

program can be found at www.lwtech.edu/programcost. 

TUITION WAIVERS 

Lake Washington Institute of Technology offers tuition 

waivers in accordance with State of Washington law and 

policies authorized by the State Board for Community 

and Technical Colleges for several categories of students 

including but not limited to the following: 

Non-resident students who are U.S. citizens will receive 

a waiver resulting in resident tuition rates plus required 

non-resident building fees. 

Children and Spouses of Totally Disabled or POW/ 

MIA or deceased eligible veterans or national guard 

members. 

Children of Deceased or disabled law enforcement 

officers or firefighters. 

Adult Basic Education, English as a second language, 

and GED preparation. 

Eligible veterans or national guard members. 

High School Completion. 

Senior Citizens. 

State Employees. 

Apprentice students. 

Running Start students. 

Some students with program requirements exceeding 

18 quarterly credits. 

Please check with Enrollment Services to determine 

eligibility and current waiver policy. 

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FINANCIAL AID 


financialaid@lwtech.edu 

To help finance your education, we encourage you to 

inform yourself about financial aid through our website 

www.lwtech.edu/financialaid, by reading the available 

literature, or by contacting the Financial Aid Office. Lake 

Washington Institute of Technology believes people 

should have the opportunity to achieve their educational 

goals and the Financial Aid Office is here to help support 

you in your educational efforts. 

Financial aid is available for eligible students who enroll 

either to earn a certificate or a degree. Students and their 

families need not be low-income to qualify for some 

kinds of financial aid. By applying for financial aid as early 

as possible and meeting the institutional priority date, 

students have the best chance of being reviewed before 

the beginning of each quarter, and the best chance of 

maximum funds eligibility each financial aid year. 

Financial aid is intended to add to but not replace a 

person’s financial resources. If combined resources are 

not sufficient to cover expenses, you may be eligible 

for financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, 

low-interest loans and student employment. You must 

demonstrate a financial need to be eligible for most 

types of assistance. Financial need is calculated as the 

difference between the cost of attending school and 

what you and your family can afford to pay. 

SAMPLE CALCULATION: 

Cost of Attendance 

– Expected Family Contribution 

= Financial Need 

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is 

the basic form to apply for assistance and is your passport 

to financial aid. Information on this form determines 

your eligibility for grants, scholarships, work study and 

low-interest loans. 


Financial Aid 

www.lwtech.edu/financialaid 

FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION PROCEDURE 

Complete and submit the Free Application for 

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the federal processor. 

This application collects financial data and other 

information used to calculate the Expected Family 

Contribution (EFC) that determines a student’s 

eligibility for aid. Students may complete their FAFSA 

online at www.fafsa.ed.gov, and many of the forms 

needed may be downloaded from the Financial Aid 

website at www.lwtech.edu/financialaid. 

Stay in touch with the Financial Aid Office to be 

certain that all information has been received to 

complete your file. 

Students must reapply for financial aid each year after 

January 1 for the new award year beginning with 

summer quarter. The financial aid year begins with 

summer quarter and ends with spring quarter. 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 

Students are eligible for financial aid if they are: 

Attending for the purpose of obtaining a degree or 

certificate at the college. (Some certificate programs 

may not be eligible for certain types of aid. Check with 

the Financial Aid Office to verify program eligibility.) 

A U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen. 

Making satisfactory academic progress in a program 

of study as defined by the institution’s satisfactory 

progress criteria. 

Not in default on any previous student loans or owing 

a refund on any grants. 

Registered for the draft with Selective Service (if male), 

as required by law. 

A high school graduate or have a GED. 

Aid may only be offered for classes required for the 

student’s program. 

Students who have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree 

(including degrees earned in a foreign country) are 

limited to applying for loans and work-study assistance. 

Students will be notified of their financial aid award by 

mail. Awarding begins in May. 

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FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID REFUND POLICY 

Students that receive federal financial aid are subject 

to the federal Return to Title IV Funds regulations. 

These regulations state that aid eligibility for a student 

receiving federal aid must be recalculated under most 

circumstances if the student withdraws from classes early 

or ceases to attend during the quarter. Some students 

may owe a repayment to the federal aid programs. These 

regulations and any resulting amounts owed are separate 

from and may be in addition to the college’s own tuition 

refund policy. For a copy of the Return to Title IV Funds 

refund policy, please contact the Financial Aid Office. 

WORKER RETRAINING, WORKFIRST PROGRAMS, 

OPPORTUNITY GRANT PROGRAM AND BASIC FOOD, 

EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING PROGRAM (BFET) 

See the Support Services for Students section of this 

catalog. To determine your eligibility, check with the 

Worker Retraining, WorkFirst, Opportunity Grant or Basic 

Food, Employment & Training programs in room W207. 

Other forms of financial aid are available through 

non-profit agencies and community-based organizations. 

VETERANS BENEFITS 

Lake Washington Institute of Technology has been 

authorized by the Department of Veterans Affairs to 

certify veterans for educational benefits. In order to be 

eligible for educational benefits, you must be enrolled in 

a certificate- or degree-granting program that has been 

pre-approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs. 

Most programs that are two quarters or more in length 

at Lake Washington Institute of Technology are eligible, 

but some are not. 

For more information please log onto our website at 

www.lwtech.edu/financialaid. You may contact the 

Veterans Certifying Official at (425) 739-8106, for additional 

information. The Veterans Certifying Official is located in 

the Financial Aid office in the West Building, W209. 

If you are applying for Vocational Rehabilitation benefits 

(Chapter 31), you will need to contact a VA case manager 

at the Seattle regional office at (206) 220-6128 for further 

requirements regarding benefits. 

To apply for benefits under Chapter 30, 33, 35, 1606 and 

1607, you will need the following documents: 

1. Completed “Application for VA Benefits” or “Request for 

Change of Program or Place of Training”, whichever one 

is applicable. 

2. Copy of your Certificate of Eligibility letter from the VA. 

3. Copy of your DD-214 (unless you are applying for 

Chapter 1606-reservist, or Chapter 35-dependent on 

survivor’s benefits.) Please do not submit original copies. 


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4. Attend a Veteran Benefits Orientation. 

Call the Veterans Certifying Official for current times 

and locations. 

5. You will need to submit official transcripts, by 

your third quarter of attendance, for both military 

experience and colleges that you had after high school 

to determine if credits will go toward your program of 

study. You may request that these be sent directly to 

the Admission’s office. You must also request that the 

Admission’s office evaluate the transcript. 

Please note that it may take at least 40 days after the 

start of the quarter to receive your first check. If you have 

any questions regarding check disbursements or the 

application process, log onto the website 

www.gibill.va.gov (opens new window) or contact the 

Department of Veterans Affairs at (888) 442-4551. 


Financial Aid continued 


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Veterans who have received an honorable discharge or 

are members of the National Guard or Reservists called 

to active duty may also be eligible for a 25% waiver 

of tuition costs. Veterans may apply for this waiver at 

the Enrollment Services office. For more information 

regarding the Veterans Waivers, please contact 

Enrollment Services. 

Children or spouse of a Disabled/Deceased/MIA/POW 

veteran may be eligible to receive a waiver of all tuition 

and fees. Contact the Financial Aid office in W209 or 

Enrollment Services office in W201 for more information. 




Financial Aid Programs 


FEDERAL PELL GRANT 

The federal Pell Grant is aid that is free monetary 

assistance for educational expenses. Students who have 

earned a baccalaureate degree are no longer eligible. 

Like other grants, the Pell Grant is adjusted for less than 

full-time enrollment. 

FEDERAL SEOG GRANT 

(Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant) This grant 

is awarded to high need students who apply early in the 

year (funds are limited). Students must be eligible for the 

Pell Grant to receive this assistance. 

WASHINGTON STATE NEED GRANT 

This grant is available for Washington residents only. 

The State Need Grant is adjusted for less than full time 

enrollment and may not exceed the amount of allowable 

tuition and fees each quarter. Although this is a state 

grant, eligibility is determined by FAFSA. 

SCHOLARSHIPS 

Scholarships, like grants, offer free monetary assistance 

for educational needs. Scholarships are offered by 

organizations associated with the college and by outside 

agencies. For a current list of resources, please visit our 

website at www.lwtech.edu/financialaid. 

STUDENT WORK STUDY 

Work Study is part-time employment funded by federal 

or state financial aid funds. Students apply by marking 

they are interested in work study on their FAFSA. Funds 

are limited and are awarded to students on the basis of 

need who apply early. Students may work up to a max. 

of 19 hours a week. Students must be enrolled at least 

half-time. For more information, please visit our website. 

STAFFORD AND PLUS STUDENT LOANS 

The federal Stafford loan is a student loan guaranteed 

by the federal government; students do not need to 

have established credit to qualify. Student repayment 

begins up to 6 months after you leave school or drop 

below half-time. The Parent PLUS Loan is available for 

dependent students, and parents may borrow up to the 

cost of the student’s budget, minus any other aid, with 

this loan if approved. 

VETERANS BENEFITS 

Veterans benefits are available for qualifying veterans, 

including chapters 30, 31, 33, 35, 1606 and 1607. 

Students must be in a program approved for these 

benefits by the Department of Veterans Affairs (most 

programs at LWIT are approved). For more information on 

veterans benefits, see page 165. 

LAKE WASHINGTON COLLEGE FOUNDATION 

The Foundation offers scholarships and also provides 

emergency financial assistance to students with pressing 

needs through the Student Emergency Fund which is 

administered by the Financial Aid Director. The Lake 

Washington College Foundation currently manages 

a variety of accounts and endowments on behalf of 

generous donors and the college departments for the 

benefit of students and programs. 

For more information on Foundation scholarships 

and/or the Student Emergency Fund, please contact 

the Financial Aid Office at (425) 739-8106 or 

financialaid@lwtech.edu. 

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Maintaining Eligibility for Financial Aid 

SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS REQUIREMENTS 

FOR FINANCIAL AID RECIPIENTS 

To continue to receive financial aid, students must meet 

Satisfactory Academic Process (SAP) requirements. 

Satisfactory Academic Progress includes qualitative and 

quantitative measures, as well as maximum time frame 

requirements. The information below is a summary of 

key requirements. 

QUALITATIVE MEASURE 

All students on or applying for financial aid must 

complete a minimum number of credits, with a quarterly 

and cumulative GPA of at least 2.0. 

QUANTITATIVE MEASURE 

Full-time students need to complete at least 12 credits 

per quarter, three-quarter time students at least 9, and 

half-time students at least 6. Less than half-time students 

must complete all credits attempted. 

Students who fail to meet the quarterly or cumulative 

GPA requirements or who fail to complete the minimum 

number of credits for their enrollment status for one 

quarter may be placed on warning status for the 

next quarter and may receive aid; however, certain 

limitations apply. Students who fail SAP requirements for 

2 consecutive quarters, or fail to complete at least 50% 

of credits (or all credits for less than half-time students), 

for the minimum enrollment level attempted in any one 

particular quarter will be placed on suspended status 

and will be ineligible for further aid. 


REINSTATEMENT 

Financial aid may be re-instated after students have 

completed, at their own expense, a quarter at the 

minimum level they were enrolled in (full-time, half-time, 

etc.), during the quarter for which their aid was cancelled 

(this does not apply to students who have reached 

the maximum time frame limitation). The classes must 

be at LWIT and the student must meet all applicable 

satisfactory academic progress requirements while 

completing the required credits. Awarding of financial aid 

for reinstated students is on a funds-available basis only. 

APPEAL PROCESS 

In some cases there may be extraordinary circumstances 

(beyond the student’s control), which may be considered 

for students whose aid has been suspended. A written 

petition, along with supporting documentation, may 

be submitted for consideration. Students whose aid is 

reinstated through the appeal process will be placed 

on probation status in their next quarter of attendance. 

Awarding of financial aid for reinstated students is on 

a funds-available basis only. The Financial Aid Office 

reserves the right to determine continued eligibility. 

Other conditions to maintain satisfactory 

academic progress for financial aid may apply. 

To view or print the complete policy, visit: 

www.lwtech.edu/financialaid. 

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MAXIMUM TIME FRAME AND PROGRAM LIMITATIONS 

Students must complete the program they are pursuing 

in no more than 150% (or 125% for the State Need 

Grant) measured in attempted credits. For example, if a 

student is pursuing an AAS degree which requires 100 

credits to complete, the maximum time frame would be 

150 attempted credits (125 for the State Need Grant), 

regardless of whether the credits were funded by financial 

aid or not. Students must also meet pace of progression 

standards, indicating they will complete their program 

within the maximum time frame allowed (please see 

the complete policy for details). Students may receive 

financial aid at LWIT for a maximum of 2 programs. 


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www.lwtech.edu/academics 


DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES 

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR 

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES 

Lake Washington Institute of Technology awards a Bachelor 

of Technology in Applied Design (BTAD) for completion 

of at least 90 credits of appropriate 300- and 400-level 

coursework. Lake Washington Institute of Technology 

also awards Direct Transfer/Major Related Program 

(DTA/MRP) degrees for completion of specific transfer 

curriculum related to specific areas of study. The College 

awards Associate of Applied Science-Transfer degree 

(AAS-T) and Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) for 

completion of a technical program of study. Certificates of 

Proficiency and Completion are awarded for completion of 

a program of specialized technical training. Academic Core 

requirements for degrees and certificates can be found on 

the Programs of Study/Academic Core page. 

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN APPLIED DESIGN 

REQUIREMENTS 

The Bachelor of Technology in Applied Design (BTAD) 

degree is awarded for completion of at least 90 

credits of appropriate 300 and 400 level coursework. 

An applied associate degree (AAS or equivalent) in a 

design-related field with the required distribution of 

academic core coursework in written communication, 

quantitative reasoning, social science, and humanities 

is a prerequisite for program admission. Other program 

admission requirements can be found on the website, 

www.lwtech.edu/btad. 

To submit an application for a BTAD degree, a minimum 

of 30% of upper division credits must be earned in 

residence, and the final quarter must be in residence at 

Lake Washington Institute of Technology. 

A minimum passing numeric grade (2.0 or higher) in each 

upper division course that receives a numeric grade, and 

a cumulative average of 2.0 in all upper division courses, 

is required for the BTAD degree. 

Students can choose to graduate under the catalog 

currently in effect or the catalog in effect when they 

started in the program, as long as that catalog is no 

more than seven years old. 

DTA/MRP 

REQUIREMENTS 

The DTA/MRP degree is a transfer degree for students 

wishing to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a four year 

institution. Completing this degree prepares students to 

transfer with junior status to a participating college or 

university. Degrees available are in Business, Construction 

Management, Elementary Education, Math Education, 

Pre-Nursing, and Technology. 

The AAS degree must contain a minimum of 20 credits of 

academic core courses, including instruction in written 

communication (5 cr.); quantitative reasoning (5 cr.); 

social science (5 cr.); and humanities (5 cr.). 

To submit an application for a DTA/MRP degree, a 

minimum of 30% of the technical credits must be 

earned in residence. 

A minimum passing numeric grade (2.0 or higher) 

in each course that receives a numeric grade, and a 

cumulative average of 2.0 in all courses, is required for 

the DTA/MRP degree. 



started the program. 

THE ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE 


REQUIREMENTS 

The AAS-T degree must contain a minimum of 90 credits. 

The number required varies with each program. 

An Associate in Applied Science-Transfer (AAS-T) degree 

is built upon the technical courses required for job 

preparation but also includes a college-level general 

education component, common in structure for all such 

degrees. The general education courses for the degree 

are drawn from the same list as those taken by students 

completing the Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) associate 

degree. These degrees are consistent with the dual 

purpose of transfer and preparation for direct employment. 

The AAS-T degree must contain a minimum of 20 

credits of generally transferable academic core courses 

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including: written communication (ENGL& 101) (5cr.); 

quantitative reasoning (any generally transferable math 

course with intermediate algebra as a prerequisite) (5cr.); 

social science (5cr.); and humanities (5cr.). 

To submit an application for an AAS-T degree, a minimum 

of 30% of the technical credits must be earned in 

residence, and the final quarter must be in residence at 

Lake Washington Institute of Technology. 


course that receives a numeric grade, and a cumulative 

average of 2.0 in all courses, is required for the AAS-T degree. 



started in the program. 


REQUIREMENTS 

An AAS degree must contain a minimum of 90 credits. 

The number required varies with each program. 

The AAS degree must contain a minimum of 20 credits of 

academic core courses, including instruction in written 

communication (5 cr.); quantitative reasoning (5 cr.); 

social science (5 cr.); and humanities (5 cr.). 

To submit an application for an AAS degree, a minimum 

of the last 30% of the technical credits must be earned 

in residence. 


course that receives a numeric grade, and a cumulative 

average of 2.0 in all courses, is required for the AAS degree. 





REQUIREMENTS 

A Certificate of Proficiency is issued to students 

completing a program of specialized occupational 

training of 45 credits or longer. The number of credits 

varies with each program. 

At least fifteen (15) credits of academic core, including: 

instruction in written expression (5 cr.); quantitative 

reasoning (5 cr.); and social science (5 cr.) are required 

along with the technical requirements listed in the catalog. 

To submit an application for a Certificate of Proficiency, 

a student must have completed a minimum of 30% 

of the technical credits at Lake Washington Institute 

of Technology. 



cumulative average of 2.0 in all courses, is required for 

the Certificate of Proficiency. 





REQUIREMENTS 

A Certificate of Completion is issued by Enrollment Services 

to students who satisfactorily complete the competencies 

and requirements for programs of less than one academic 

year, less than 45 credit hours in length, which does not 

necessarily include related instruction. 

To submit an application for Certificate of Completion, 

a student must have completed all technical credits in 

residence at Lake Washington Institute of Technology. 



cumulative average of 2.0 in all courses is required for 

a Certificate of Completion. 






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eLEARNING 

elearning@lwtech.edu 

There are three types of eLearning courses. Each type 

requires the same amount of course work per credit hour, 

but there are differences in how much is conducted in the 

classroom versus online. 

WEB ENHANCED 

These classes are conducted with a traditional classroom 

schedule, but also utilize online systems for activities 

such as posting class announcements and grades or 

submitting assignments. 

HYBRID, OR BLENDED 

These are classes that replace some – but not all – 

classroom time with online learning. For instance, a class 

that would ordinarily meet five days a week might meet 

three days a week and substitute online activities to 

replace the other two class sessions. 

ONLINE 

These are classes conducted 100% online. Students should 

expect to spend several hours each week working online 

during the quarter, and never meet their instructor face to 

face. Online classes include scheduled assignments and 

activities and are not typically self-paced. 

Below are questions you should consider before enrolling 

in an online or hybrid course: 

DO YOU HAVE YOUR OWN COMPUTER AND INTERNET 

ACCESS AT HOME? 

It is very important for students in online or hybrid 

classes to have reliable access to a computer with an 

internet connection. If you do not have access to these at 

home or work, you can use the student computer labs on 

campus when they are open and available. For online or 

hybrid classes, you may need to spend 2-3 hours at a time 

at the computer, several days each week. 

HOW ARE YOUR TECHNOLOGY SKILLS? 

A student in a fully online class needs to be able to: 

use email 

use web browsers 

use word processing software 

download files 

create attachments 

solve problems that may arise by doing tasks such 

as clearing browser histories, clearing cookies, and 

adjusting browser plugins 

If you do not have these skills, you may be better suited 

to hybrid and web-enhanced courses, rather than fully 

online courses. In addition, we recommend you find the 

tutoring, resources or basic classes you need to learn the 

above skills to be fully successful in web-enhanced and 

hybrid courses. 

HOW COMFORTABLE ARE YOU WITH ASKING FOR HELP 

WHEN YOU NEED IT? 

In an online course, you need to be able to research 

answers from the materials the instructor has provided, 

as well as communicate via email or discussion posts 

with your instructor and fellow students. Students who 

are most successful in online and hybrid courses are 

comfortable finding help and asking for support when 

they need it. 

HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU HAVE TO DEVOTE TO AN ONLINE 

CLASS, WORKING AT A COMPUTER WITH AN INTERNET 

CONNECTION? 

In a typical online course, you will spend 10-15 hours 

per week online completing coursework. Online classes 

have the same work load as face to face classes, without 

dedicated classroom time to complete coursework. 

Students in online classes need to be able to organize 

and plan how they will accomplish these tasks 

independently. 

DO YOU HAVE THE PERSONALITY TRAITS & SKILLS THAT 

CONTRIBUTE TO SUCCESS IN ONLINE LEARNING: 

Students who are successful in online courses usually 

have the following characteristics: 

self-motivated, self-disciplined and organized 

effective time management skills 

strong reading comprehension skills 

strong writing skills 

comfortable participating in online class 

discussions and providing feedback 

interest in and curiosity about new technologies 

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COOPERATIVE EDUCATION 

Cooperative education is a process that draws upon 

community resources to expand students’ learning outside 

the classroom. It offers students the opportunity to blend 

classroom theory with planned, supervised field experience 

in areas relating to their career choices. They work with a 

cooperative education coordinator, faculty member and 

employer to identify and develop specific skills and learning 

goals to be gained through the encounter. 

Students work on paid, or in some cases, unpaid training 

assignments while integrating specific periods of 

on-campus study with employment. 

Students may be able to apply their current job 

experience, if related to a career choice, toward a 

certificate or degree. Cooperative education experience 

may substitute for some coursework to meet personal 

needs. For more information on Cooperative Education, 

students should contact their faculty adviser. 

DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION SERVICES 

Students come to Lake Washington Institute of 

Technology with skills at varying levels, yet they want to 

become more successful in everyday life or in training 

programs. The college offers developmental education to 

many students who: 

have been out of school a long time and wish to 

brush up on basic or study skills 

need to improve basic reading, writing and 

mathematics skills before enrolling in other 

college courses 

are from non-English speaking countries and wish 

to improve their English abilities 

may already have adequate skills but wish to improve 

them further 

wish to finish their high school education or obtain 

the General Education Development (GED) certificate 

ADULT BASIC EDUCATION (ABE) 

Adult Basic Education (ABE) class instructors offer 

assistance in developing basic skills in reading, writing, 

speaking, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, problem 

solving and math. Emphasis is on developing useful 

knowledge and applied skills such as financial and health 

management, parenting and raising a family, and finding 

and keeping a job. The ABE program welcomes all adults 

who want to improve their skills. Each student discovers 

where his or her learning level is, and a personal program 

is developed. All learning levels, from the very basic 

to GED, can be accommodated. For more information, 

please call the college at (425) 739-8656. 

GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT (GED) 

General Education Development (GED) is a series of five 

tests developed by the American Council on Education to 

enable persons to obtain the equivalency of a high school 

diploma. Earning a GED provides students with greater 

access to employment, advancement and higher education 

opportunities. To support students in passing the GED 

examination, the Adult Basic Education program offers GED 

preparation classes and pre-tests. All students under the 

age of 19 need to obtain a release from their school district 

in order to take the test. Two pieces of ID are required at the 

time of testing. The college is a designated testing center 

for GED exams. Testing appointments must be scheduled 

in advance either at the Assessment Center, West Building, 

2nd floor, room W204 or by calling (425) 739-8115. For more 

information, go to www.lwtech.edu/assessment. 

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) 

The college serves a highly diverse population of 

students from around the world, many with limited 

English-speaking skills. For residents who want to improve 

their proficiency in English for personal, employment, or 

educational reasons, the college offers English as a Second 

Language (ESL) classes. For more information about 

English as a Second Language classes, please call the ESL 

instructional assistant at (425) 739-8359. 

HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS 

Lake Washington Institute of Technology offers a 

number of options for high school age students. As 

requirements for entry and completion are subject to 

change, please visit High School Programs on the Web 

at www.lwtech.edu/academy for current information. 



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CREDITS AND CREDIT LOAD 

The academic year is divided into three quarters of 

approximately eleven weeks each, while also running 

an eight-week summer quarter (the length of individual 

courses may differ). In order to complete certificate 

or degree requirements in the prescribed number of 

quarters, a suggested course load per quarter will be 

approximately 15 to 20 credits. A lecture class which 

meets five hours per week for one quarter will yield five 

quarter credits. Lab courses require ten hours of class 

time per week for five credits. Special permission is 

needed to carry more than 25 credits. 

FULL- AND PART-TIME STUDENT STATUS 

Students enrolled in 12 or more credits are considered 

full-time. Some programs may require higher quarterly 

credit loads to complete requirements in a specified time 

period. Some external agencies may use different credit 

values to calculate full-time status. 

Students registered for fewer than full-time credits as 

defined above are considered part-time. 

NOTE: For financial aid purposes, the financial aid office 

should be consulted for definitions of three-quarter 

time, half-time, and less than half-time since the level of 

enrollment affects aid eligibility. 

GRADUATION 

The student is responsible for working with his or her 

adviser to meet all degree or certificate requirements. 

Automated degree checks are available for various 

academic programs and time periods through online 

services on the campus website. 

To receive a preliminary evaluation before the final 

quarter starts, students must apply to graduate by the 

second week of the preceding quarter. Students should 

apply to graduate by the fourth week of the preceding 

quarter. Applications received after that may be deferred 

to a future quarter. 

Commencement is held yearly in June. Students who 

complete a program during the preceding summer, fall, 

winter and spring quarters, or the following summer, 

are invited to participate. 

Graduation is recorded on student transcripts two-to-four 

weeks after the end of the student’s final quarter. 

Diplomas are sent to students four to six weeks after the 

end of the final quarter. 

Some programs offer other special awards that are not 

posted to the transcript. 

In accordance with state law, students are expected to 

complete their degree and certificate programs within 

a suitable length of time or number of credits. See 

Enrollment Services or the student handbook for details. 

GRADING 

Lake Washington Institute of Technology uses a numeric 

grading system for most courses. Instructors may report 

grades from 4.0 to 0.7 in 0.1 increments and the grade of 

0.0. Grades in the range of 0.6 to 0.1 are not assigned. A 

grade of 0.7 earns credits; however, a minimum grade of 

2.0 is required for a number of purposes including technical 

courses, academic core requirements, progression in a 

sequence of classes, to satisfy a prerequisite, and graduation 

requirements. Numerical grades may be considered 

equivalent to letter grades as follows: 

Points Letter 

4.0 A Excellent performance 

3.9-3.7 A- 

3.6-3.3 B+ 

3.2-3.0 B Above-average performance 

2.9-2.7 B- 

2.6-2.3 C+ 

2.2-2.0 C Average performance 

1.9-1.7 C- 

1.6-1.3 D+ 

1.2-1.0 D Minimum performance 

0.9-0.7 D- 

0.6-0.0 F Unsatisfactory performance 

I – INCOMPLETE 

An incomplete grade may be given if the student is doing 

passing work, is unable to complete the requirements 

of the course during the quarter and can complete the 

requirements within a contracted period of time. The student 

does not reregister for the course in a later quarter to remove 

the incomplete within the contracted period of time. 

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When an I (Incomplete) grade is given by an instructor, 

a contract is filed with Enrollment Services stating the 

work necessary to remove the Incomplete, a date for 

completion, and the grade earned if not completed. 

Incomplete coursework must be completed by the 

required date as established by the instructor (this 

date may be no later than the end of the subsequent 

quarter of enrollment). At the time of graduation, the 

Incomplete will be changed to a 0.0 or to the grade 

assigned on the contract. 

N – AUDIT 

Audit means the student registered on a space-available 

basis to attend the class and to listen, but not do graded 

work. The N grade does not earn credit and does not 

affect the GPA. The audit grade option must be approved 

by the instructor and submitted to Enrollment Services 

by the eighth week of the quarter. 

NG – NO GRADE 

NG means the course is “not graded” for any student 

taking the course. This applies, for example, to some 

non-credit courses. It would not appear on graded, credit 

courses. NG does not affect the GPA and does not earn 

credits. It does not indicate whether a student attended, 

just that the student enrolled. 

R – REPEATING A COURSE 

The qualifier R on a transcript means a course has been 

repeated, and is excluded from credits and grade point 

average. A student may repeat any course taken at LWIT 

in which a grade of less than 2.0 or a U was earned. 

All grades will still appear on the transcript whether 

repeated or not. If the most recent grade is lower than 

the earlier grade, the student may request the registrar to 

count just the higher grade in the GPA. 

S/U – SATISFACTORY/UNSATISFACTORY 

S/U grading is used for work experience, clinical, and skill 

development courses. The S indicates a satisfactory level 

of performance by the student. By assigning an S grade, 

the instructor certifies a performance level of at least a 

2.0 or higher. Credit is earned but the S does not affect 

the GPA calculation. A U grade is assigned when the level 

of performance is below 2.0. A U grade does not earn 

credit and does not affect the GPA. 

W – WITHDRAWAL 

A student may officially withdraw from any course 

through the eighth week of the quarter (or the equivalent 

for a short course or courses with irregular start or end 

dates) by completing a withdrawal form and submitting 

it to Enrollment Services. Official withdrawals occurring 

after the tenth instructional day of the quarter are 

posted with a W on the student’s permanent transcript. 

Withdrawals do not count in the GPA calculations and 

cannot be assigned by faculty in the grading process. 

Y – IN PROGRESS 

A Y grade is given to students who are doing passing 

coursework in basic skill classes (ABE, ESL, etc.) but need 

additional instruction and time to complete course 

requirements. Students are required to re-register for the 

course and pay all tuition and any other charges. The Y 

remains on the transcript for the quarter assigned, while 

the final grade will be posted to the quarter in which the 

student re-enrolled in the course. The Y grade earns no 

credit and does not affect the GPA. 

Z – UNOFFICIAL WITHDRAWAL 

Students who attend briefly, rarely, or not at all, and who 

fail to withdraw from a course with a W grade, may be 

assigned a grade of Z if appropriate in the judgment of an 

administrator. The Z grade does not earn credit and does 

not count in the GPA calculation. 

* (ASTERISK) 

This symbol (asterisk) means the grade has not been 

assigned yet. The student should consult with his or her 

instructor. This grade does not affect the GPA and does not 

earn credits. Note however that a * grade could prevent 

a student from receiving honors, impede financial aid 

eligibility, block graduation, or result in a student being 

considered in academic difficulty. It is important that all 

enrolled courses be assigned valid grades. 



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ACADEMIC GRADE FORGIVENESS POLICY 

In order to compensate for the effects of circumstances 

in a student’s past that may have negatively affected his 

or her GPA, LWIT offers a grade forgiveness policy. This 

procedure can be accomplished through an appeal filed 

with the registrar. The following criteria must be met to 

be eligible for such an appeal: 

1. Grades must be three or more years old. 

2. Only quarters including credits graded below a 2.0 

may be forgiven. 

3. Grade forgiveness can include one or several quarters 

from a prior census point back, as requested by 

the student. 

4. The student must demonstrate a 2.0 GPA in all decimal 

graded courses taken after the last date of the period 

for which a student is requesting forgiveness. 

All courses in a given quarter are removed from the 

GPA but remain on the student’s transcript. This appeal 

can be requested by turning in a letter of appeal to the 

registrar in Enrollment Services. A determination will 

be made whether grade forgiveness is appropriate on a 

case-by-case basis. 

NOTE: Grade forgiveness can only be granted once. 

Grades previously forgiven will not be reinstated. Also if 

a student is transferring to another college, that college 

may not recognize the grade forgiveness previously 

granted at Lake Washington Institute of Technology. 

GRADE APPEALS 

Students are responsible for maintaining standards of 

academic progress and following course procedures 

established by instructors. The purpose of allowing a 

grade appeal is to protect students from prejudiced, 

arbitrary, or capricious academic evaluation. Students 

are responsible for following the grade appeal process 

as described in the current LWIT Student Handbook 

available in any student services office. 

GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) 

The grade point average indicates the general 

achievement of the student. The quarterly GPA includes 

only classes for that specific quarter; the cumulative GPA 

includes all classes which comprise the student’s academic 

history at LWIT. GPA is calculated by dividing the grade 

points by the number of credits of the courses for which 

the student was awarded a decimal grade. Grade points 

are calculated by multiplying the number of credits by the 

numeric value of the grade for each course. The calculation 

does not include courses for which the student was 

awarded Z, Y, N, W, I, S, U, or other non-decimal grades. 

Example: 

Course Credits Grade 

ENGL 100 5 3.7 

ABED 040 5 S 

PSYC& 100 5 4.0 

5 credits x 3.7 = 18.5 grade points. 

5 credits x 4.0 = 20 grade points. 

Total grade points: 18.5 + 20 = 38.5. 

Total credits taken for a decimal grade: 5 + 5 = 10. 

GPA: 38.5 grade points divided by 10 credits = 3.85. 

The GPA is calculated for each quarter and also for all 

quarters combined, which is referred to as a cumulative 

GPA. Contact Enrollment Services if you have questions 

about your GPA. 

GRADE CHANGES 

Grades may be changed by instructors only in cases of 

clerical errors or subsequent completion of coursework. 

It is the student’s responsibility to initiate a grade 

change with the instructor. A grade change form must 

be completed, signed by the instructor, and submitted 

to Enrollment Services before a grade change becomes 

official. Students have 60 days from the end of the 

quarter to request a grade change (deadlines for 

Incomplete grades differ). 

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GRADE REPORTS 

After the end of each quarter, grades can be accessed 

through the college’s online services. Grades are not 

mailed out. Official transcripts are available through 

Enrollment Services and unofficial transcripts are 

available on the Web. It is important that students check 

grades at the end of each quarter and address questions 

promptly. See grade changes above. 

HONORS 

HONOR ROLL 

President’s List requires a 4.0 quarterly grade-point 

average with a minimum of 12 college-level credits 

earned cumulatively and 12 credits earned for the quarter. 

Dean’s List requires a 3.7 quarterly grade-point average 

with a minimum of 12 college-level credits earned 

cumulatively and 12 credits earned for the quarter. 

Both lists require a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 in 

all coursework. 

Honors are awarded at graduation for students who 

achieve the following cumulative grade point averages: 

Cum Laude = 3.5 – 3.69 

Magna Cum Laude = 3.7 – 3.99 

Summa Cum Laude = 4.00 

Each candidate for graduation is assessed at the time 

graduation is finally approved. Please contact Enrollment 

Services for further information. 

PROGRAM CLOSURE 

If a program is closed, the college will provide a method 

for current students to finish the degree or certificate. 

Students must fulfill the requirements within six years 

of the date of initial enrollment in the closed program. 

Substitutions for discontinued courses will be permitted 

upon approval of the Dean of the closed program. 



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Course Descriptions 

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Key to Course Prefixes 


PREFIX 

ABED 

ACCT, ACCT& 

ACRT 

APDZ 

APPR 

ARCH 

ARGT 

ARST 

ART, ART& 

ASL& 

AUTO 

BAKE 

BAS 

BIOL, BIOL& 

BPMT 

BUHR 

BUSA, BUS& 

CEGT 

CHEM& 

CHIN& 

CIVE 

CJ& 

CMST, CMST& 

CSNT 

CULA 

CWEX 

DENT 

DHET 

DHYG 

EASL 

ECED, ECED&, 

EDUC& 

ECON& 

EDUC 

ELEC 

ENG 

ENVS& 

ENGL, ENGL& 

ENGR 

COURSE NAME 

Adult Basic Education 

Accounting 



Apprenticeship 



Auto Restoration 

Art 

American Sign Language 

Automotive Repair Technician 

Baking 


Biology 

Building, Plant & Maintenance 


Human Resources 

Business 


Chemistry 

Chinese 


Criminal Justice 

Oral Communication 

Computer Security & 

Network Technician 

Culinary Arts 

Cooperative Work Experience 




English as a Second Language 

Childcare Manager 

Economics 

Education, Professional Technical 

Electronics 


Environmental Science 

English 


PREFIX 

ENGT 

ETEC 

ENVS& 

FSE 

FTNS 

GEOG 

GEOL& 

GISA 

HIST& 

HMDS 

HORT 

HUM 

IFAD 

INTL 

ITAD 

KREA& 

MACH 

MAST 

MATH, MATH& 

MEDA 

MMDP 

MMPE 

MOHD 

NURS 

NUTR& 

OTA 

PHIL, PHIL& 

PHYS& 

PSYC, PSYC& 

PTA 

SHSV 

SOC, SOC& 

SPAN& 

STEC 

TRAN 

WELD 

WINE 

COURSE NAME 


Energy and Science Technician 

Environmental Science 



Cartography 

Geology 

Geographic Info Systems 

History 

College Strategies 


Humanities 

First Aid/CPR 

International 


Develpment 

Korean 


Massage Therapy 

Mathematics 



Motorcycle, Marine & 

Power Equipment Technology 

Motorcycle, Harley-Davidson® 

Nursing 

Nutrition 


Philosophy 

Physics 

Psychology 



Sociology 

Spanish 


Transportation Core 

Welding Fabrication & 

Maintenance Technology 

Wine 

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Course prefix 

& number 

Description 

Courses that 

must be 

taken prior 

to this class 

KEY 

Course Title 

Course Credits 

ENGL& 111 INTRO TO LITERATURE 5CR 

This course presents an overview of three important… 

Prerequisite: ENGL 100 or equivalent placement score. 

ABED 010 ABE ORIENTATION 1CR 

This course is for students who plan to enroll in the ABE program at Lake 

Washington Institute of Technology. Topics covered include LWIT campus 

resources, programs, and courses, and educational and professional goal-setting. 

CASAS placement test and WABERS demographic form, or instructor permission. 

ABED 024 WRITING FUNDAMENTALS 6CR 

This course is exclusively for students with sufficient reading, listening, and 

speaking skills and developing writing skills. It is intended to prepare students 

for entry into the ABED 046 and developmental English sequence. Prerequisites: 

Appropriate CASAS and writing scores and instructor’s permission. 

ABED 030 ADULT BASIC EDUCATION MATH I 2CR 

Students gain mastery of whole number concepts and methods through 

the use of the four basic mathematical operations (add, subtract, multiply, 

divide) in both numeric and story problems. Students also study numeral 

and word representations of numbers, and the U.S. standard measurement 

system. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. 

ABED 035 BASIC SKILLS LEVEL I 1-5CR 

Improve writing, reading, spelling, arithmetic, and English language speaking 

skills in an individualized self-paced learning environment. Prerequisites: 

Instructor permission and equivalent placement test scores. 

ABED 036 BASIC SKILLS LEVEL II 1-5CR 

Improve writing, reading, spelling, arithmetic, and English language 

speaking skills in an individualized self-paced learning environment. LRC 

instructor permission required; go to E214 to register. Prerequisites: Instructor 

permission and equivalent placement test scores. 

ABED 037 BASIC SKILLS LEVEL III 1-5CR 

Improve writing, reading, spelling, arithmetic, and English language speaking 

skills in an individualized self-paced learning environment. Prerequisite: 

Instructor permission and equivalent placement test scores. 

ABED 040 ADULT BASIC EDUCATION MATH II 5CR 

This course covers fractions, decimals, percents, and ratios through the use 

of the four basic mathematical operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) 

in both numeric and story problems. Content includes numeric, symbol, 

and word representations of numbers and the U.S. measurement system. 

Prerequisite: ABED 030, equivalent placement score, or instructor permission. 

ABED 043 GED MATH REVIEW 5CR 

This course reviews math topics on the GED exam. Both lecture and 

individualized work are offered. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test score. 

ABED 045 READING IMPROVEMENT 5CR 

An introductory Adult Basic Education reading skills class where students 

will focus on the sentence, including basic sentence types, usage, and 

punctuation. Students will practice writing sentences that relate to the 

same topic, which will be used to lead the student into the development of 

paragraphs that are unified under a topic and a thesis sentence. Prerequisite: 

Equivalent placement score or instructor permission. 

ABED 046 WRITING 5CR 

An introductory Adult Basic Education writing skills class where students 

will focus on the sentence, including basic sentence types, usage, and 

punctuation. Students will practice writing sentences that relate to the 

same topic, which will be used to lead the student into the development of 

paragraphs that are unified under a topic and a thesis sentence. Prerequisite: 

Equivalent placement score or instructor permission. 

ABED 047 JOB SKILLS TRAINING 1-15CR 

Students strengthen worker readiness skills through learning modules, group 

discussion and reading. General content includes effective communication, 

motivation, time management, financial management, workplace values and 

worker portfolio development. Prerequisite: Placement in class is by WorkFirst staff. 

ABED 048 SELF-PACED GED 1-5CR 

Set up an individual study plan to guide you through self-paced lessons; 

tutoring available when necessary. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. 

ABED 049 STRUCTURED GED PREPARATION 5CR 

This class is designed to prepare students to take all five parts of the GED EXAM. 

This is a non-graded, continuous enrollment class. The class offers a combination 

of lecture and lab work. Prerequisites: Minimum CASAS Reading score and 

instructor permission. 

ABED 053 ESL/ABED HEALTHCARE BRIDGE 1-6CR 

This course provides a common basis of knowledge (basic anatomy and 

physiology and medical terminology) for all healthcare programs in order to 

increase students’ readiness for healthcare programs. Students will practice 

and improve the language skills integrated with Health/Science content, with 

an equal attention dedicated to both. Prerequisites: EASL 040 or equivalent 

CASAS test placement. Corequisites: EASL 050/065, or ABED 045/046. 

ABED 054 ONLINE GRAMMAR & WRITING 

FOR ADVANCED ESL 

3CR 

This writing class delivered on-line builds grammar skills in areas (such as verb 

tenses and clauses) that remain a barrier to non-native English speaker’s success 

in ABED and English 093 classes. Prerequisite: EASL 050 or equivalent placement. 

ABED 055 ONLINE GED WRITING PREPARATION 3CR 

Builds skills related to successfully passing the LA: Writing portion of the GED 

test. Students improve sentence skills (grammar, usage, and mechanics) and 

develop five-paragraph essays. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test score 

or instructor permission. 

ACCT 105 QUICKBOOKS 3CR 

QuickBooks is a popular accounting program designed for both business and 

personal use. Instruction includes how to create and use a variety of accounts and 

forms pertaining to customers, vendors, banks, inventory, check printing, reports 

and charts. Prerequisites: ACCT 111, BAS 105, BAS 120, or instructor permission. 




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ACCT 111 INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING I 5CR 

This is an introductory course emphasizing double entry bookkeeping for a 

sole proprietor. Students learn how to record business transactions, detect 

and correct errors, and prepare financial statements. A practice set provides 

the opportunity to maintain records for a business. Prerequisites: MATH 070, 

ENGL 093, or equivalent placement score. 

ACCT 112 BUSINESS CALCULATOR 

APPLICATIONS 

3CR 

Students learn to use the desktop calculator by touch with a proficiency in speed 

and accuracy. Students use the desktop calculator to solve a variety of businessrelated 

problems. Prerequisite: MATH 070 or equivalent placement score. 

ACCT 210 INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING II 5CR 

Course covers basic accounting concepts, principles, and financial statement 

preparation for a sole proprietorship. The course emphasizes merchandising 

operations, special journals, payroll, and payroll taxes. Prerequisites: ACCT 111, 

BUSA 100 or MATH 080, or instructor permission. 

ACCT 255 INCOME TAX I 5CR 

Introduction to federal income tax laws for individuals. Course covers gross 

income, deductions, and tax credits with emphasis on in-depth preparation 

of individual tax returns. This course also covers items related to sole 

proprietorship business income (schedule C). Prerequisite: ACCT 210. 

ACCT 256 INCOME TAX II 5CR 

Beyond the basics of ACCT 255 individual income taxes. Course covers 

business expenses, cost recovery (tax depreciation), capital gains and losses, 

disposition of business assets, partnership taxation, and standard corporate 

income tax including subchapter S corporations. In addition the course will 

cover payroll and withholding tax procedures, general tax planning, and IRS 

procedures and penalties. Prerequisite: ACCT 255. 

ACCT 275 ETHICS IN BUSINESS 5CR 

This course introduces ethical decision making processes used in business. 

Through group interaction and case scenarios, students learn moral 

philosophies and social responsibilities as they pertain to working in 

business. Prerequisites: BUSA 103 or ENGL& 101, and ACCT 210. 

ACCT 280 ACCOUNTING PROJECTS 3CR 

A capstone simulation a student develops with the instructor to give the 

student more depth or breadth in application or theory in accounting. 

Prerequisite: Term V or Term VI accounting student or instructor permission. 

ACCT& 201 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I 5CR 

The first course in the accounting transfer sequence. This course introduces 

basic principles, concepts, theories and procedures of recording, analyzing, 

and interpreting financial data. Prerequisite: ACCT 210 recommended. 

ACCT& 202 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II 5CR 

The second course in the accounting transfer sequence. This course is an 

introduction to the fundamentals of accounting with application to sole 

proprietorship and corporate forms of business organization Prerequisite: 

ACCT& 201 or instructor permission. 

ACCT& 203 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING III 5CR 

The third course in the accounting transfer sequence. Students learn 

presentation and interpretation of financial data for managerial use. 

Applications of accounting output to managerial control and planning are 

emphasized. Prerequisite: ACCT& 202 or instructor permission. 

ACRT 125 REFINISHING PRODUCTS, 

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT 

4CR 

This course focuses on the products, tools, and equipment used in 

refinishing and gives the student hands-on practice with each. Prerequisites: 

TRAN 110, TRAN 112, TRAN 113, and TRAN 125, or instructor permission. 

Corequisites: ACRT 126, ACRT 225, and ACRT 226, or instructor permission. 

ACRT 126 SURFACE PREPARATION, 

MASKING, & DETAILING 

4CR 

This course focuses on the procedures necessary to prepare surfaces for paint, 

mask off areas not painted, and perform professional final detailing. Prerequisites: 



ACRT 135 DOOR & GLASS SERVICE 4CR 

This course focuses on the procedures, product knowledge, and tool skills needed 

to properly service and repair doors, stationary, and moveable glass. Prerequisites: 


Corequisites: ACRT 136, ACRT 235, ACRT 236, or instructor permission. 

ACRT 136 MEASURING & 

REALIGNMENT PROCEDURES 

4CR 

This course focuses on the use of measuring and frame straightening 

equipment to properly straighten unibody and frame vehicles. Prerequisites: 



ACRT 145 METAL PANEL REPAIR 4CR 

This intensively hands on course focuses on assessing metal panel damage 

and teaches numerous metal straightening techniques. Prerequisites: 



ACRT 146 BODY FILLERS AND APPLICATIONS 4CR 

This course focuses on the procedures, product knowledge, and tool skills 

needed to apply various types of body fillers. 

ACRT 155 VEHICLE CONSTRUCTION 

TECHNOLOGY 

4CR 

This course reviews how both body over frame and unibody vehicles are constructed 

and how to obtain service information, specifications and measurements. 

Prerequisites: TRAN 110, TRAN 112, TRAN 113, TRAN 125, or instructor permission. 


ACRT 156 ESTIMATING/SHOP MANAGEMENT 4CR 

This course focuses on learning how to estimate the cost to repair damage 

using the estimating systems found in the industry. It also covers technology 

and procedures used to manage a shop. Prerequisites: TRAN 110, TRAN 112, 

TRAN 113, TRAN 125, or instructor permission. Corequisites: ACRT 155, ACRT 

255, ACRT 256, or instructor permission. 

ACRT 225 REFINISHING APPLICATION PROCEDURES 4CR 

This course focuses on learning and practicing the skills, procedures, & 

techniques necessary to apply various refinishing products. Prerequisites: 

TRAN 110, TRAN 112, TRAN 113, TRAN 125, or instructor permission. 


ACRT 226 COLOR MIXING, MATCHING 

& PAINT PROBLEMS 

4CR 

This course focuses on the procedures, product knowledge, and skills needed 

to properly complete paint mixing and matching procedures. Paint problem 

identification and resolutions are also covered. Prerequisites: TRAN 110, 

TRAN 112, TRAN 113, TRAN 125, or instructor permission. Corequisites: 

ACRT 125, ACRT 126, ACRT 225, or instructor permission. 

ACRT 235 WELDED PANEL REMOVAL 

& REPLACEMENT 

4CR 

This course focuses on the procedures, product knowledge, and tool skills 

needed to remove, replace, and adjust welded-on body panels. Prerequisites: 



ACRT 236 CORROSION PROTECTION 4CR 

This course focuses on identifying and restoring various types of corrosion 

protection materials currently used. Prerequisites: TRAN 110, TRAN 112, TRAN 113, 

TRAN 125, or instructor permission. Corequisites: ACRT 135, ACRT 136, ACRT 235, 


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ACRT 245 PLASTIC & COMPOSITE 

PANEL REPAIRS 

4CR 

This course focuses on the procedures, product knowledge and tool skills 

needed to properly repair plastic and composite panels. Prerequisites: TRAN 110, 

TRAN 112, TRAN 113, TRAN 125, or instructor permission. Corequisites: 


ACRT 246 DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY 

TECHNOLOGY & PROCEDURES 

4CR 

This course focuses on the procedures, product knowledge, and tool skills needed 

to fully disassemble and reassemble parts, panels, and assemblies. Prerequisites: 

TRAN 110, TRAN 112, TRAN 113, TRAN 125, or instructor permission. Corequisites: 


ACRT 255 DAMAGE ANALYSIS 4CR 

This course focuses on how to perform damage analysis. Prerequisites: TRAN 110, 

TRAN 112, TRAN 113, TRAN 125, or instructor permission. Corequisites: ACRT 155, 

ACRT 156, ACRT 256, or instructor permission. 

ACRT 256 MECHANICAL AND 

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 

4CR 

This course focuses on the basics of identifying and diagnosing mechanical and 

electrical system repair needs. Prerequisites: TRAN 110, TRAN 112, TRAN 113, 

TRAN 125, or instructor permission. Corequisites: ACRT 155, ACRT 156, ACRT 255, 


ACRT 265 ADVANCED NON-STRUCTURAL REPAIR 4CR 

In this hands-on course students perform non-structural repairs on 

customer vehicles in a body shop environment. Prerequisites: ACRT 226, 

ACRT 236, ACRT 246, ACRT 256. Corequisites: ACRT 266, ACRT 267, ACRT 268. 

ACRT 266 ADVANCED STRUCTURAL REPAIR 4CR 

In this hands-on course students perform structural repairs on customer 

vehicles in a shop environment. Prerequisites: ACRT 226, ACRT 236, ACRT 246, 

ACRT 256. Corequisites: ACRT 265, ACRT 267, ACRT 268. 

ACRT 267 ADVANCED REFINISHING 4CR 

In this hands-on course students prep, refinish, and detail customer vehicles. 

Prerequisites: ACRT 226, ACRT 236, ACRT 246, ACRT 256. Corequisites: ACRT 265, 

ACRT 266, ACRT 268. 

ACRT 268 ADVANCED ESTIMATING 

& SHOP MANAGEMENT 

4CR 

In this hands-on course students create estimates for customers and manage the 

customer relationships. Prerequisites: ACRT 226, ACRT 236, ACRT 246, ACRT 256. 

Corequisites: ACRT 265, ACRT 266, ACRT 267. 

APDZ 310 INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED DESIGN 5CR 

A survey course of concepts and issues in applied design. Design terminology 

will be reviewed and contemporary design-related concepts such as human 

factors, interaction design, usability, and heuristics will be examined. 

Prerequisite: Admission to BTAD program or instructor permission. 

APDZ 312 DESIGN THEORY II 5CR 

This course provides a survey of the field of industrial design from historical, 

cultural, and multi-disciplinary perspectives. Students will explore theories 

underlying industrial design, assess products for usability, and examine design 

processes, including ideation, need finding, process documentation, project 

definition, scheduling, and team member roles. Prerequisite: APDZ 310 and 

admission to BTAD program or instructor permission. 

APDZ 321 THE BUSINESS OF DESIGN 5CR 

This course provides an overview of business vocabulary, functions, processes, and 

the design segment for students in the BTAD program. It also addresses aspects of 

management and leadership, law, contracts, and human resources. Case studies of 

design businesses are included. Prerequisite: Admission to the BTAD Program. 


APDZ 331 MANAGING CREATIVITY 

& INNOVATION 

5CR 

The unique role of the manager who is responsible for creation and design is 

examined. Particular attention is paid to the skills needed to lead a team of 

creative professionals. Prerequisite: Admission to the BTAD Program. 

APDZ 332 ENTREPRENEURSHIP & DESIGN 5CR 

A practical study of how design innovations lead to new opportunities. Issues 

of copyright, patent, license, marketing, securing capital and freelancing will 

be discussed. Students will create a business plan for an entrepreneurial design 

venture. Prerequisite: Admission to BTAD program or instructor permission. 

APDZ 333 APPLIED DESIGN TECHNOLOGY 5CR 

Course designed for BTAD students to learn a new or updated technology 

software taught in a lower-division course while working directly with an 

upper-division faculty advisor to ensure lower-division technology outcomes 

and upper-division communication, problem solving and project design 

outcomes are met. Prerequisite: Admission to the BTAD Program. 

APDZ 334 APPLIED DESIGN THEORY 5CR 

Course designed for BTAD student to learn or enhance a skill, technique or 

theoretical understanding taught in a lower-division course while working 

directly with an upper-division faculty advisor to ensure lower-division course 

skills outcomes and upper-division, critical thinking, analytical and project 

design outcomes are met. Prerequisite: Admission to BTAD Program and 


APDZ 335 INTRODUCTION TO 

COMPUTATIONAL DESIGN 

5CR 

Computational design emphasizes the use of pre-established rules or 

parameters to generate multiple designs. The designer learns to critically 

assess each design and determine which designs meet the desired idea or 

concept. This course provides a survey of the discipline of computational 

design as it relates to theory and application. Prerequisites: Admission to BTAD 

program or instructor permission, HUM 311 or HUM 312 recommended. 

APDZ 361 DESIGN RESEARCH PROJECT 3CR 

Students will complete a culminating project integrating their program 

coursework and resulting in a portfolio piece or case study that involves research 

and design process from discovery to proof of concept, showcasing their abilities. 

Prerequisite: Instructor permission. 

APDZ 381 THEORY OF INTERACTIVITY 5CR 

This course provides a survey of the field of interaction design from historical, 

cultural and industry practice perspectives. Students will study the basics 

of human perception, explore the rules that govern interaction design, and 

examine principles of human-computer interaction. Prerequisites: Admission 

to the BTAD Program or instructor permission. 

APDZ 382 BRAND COMMUNICATION 

AND MARKETING 

5CR 

This course provides a survey of the field of brand communication design and 

marketing from historical, cultural and industry practice perspectives. Students 

will study the principles of brand communication and contemporary marketing 

theory. Prerequisites: Admission to the BTAD Program or instructor permission. 

APDZ 383 DIGITAL DESIGN FABRICATION 

AND PROTOTYPING 

5CR 

This course provides a survey of the field of design fabrication and prototyping 

from the perspective of design, materials, and industry practices. Students 

will be guided through a lab environment using rapid prototyping devices 

and physical modeling techniques. Theoretical underpinnings will suggest 

how the “machine” is becoming more integrated into the design process. 

Prerequisites: ENGT 131 or MMDP 124 (or CAD equivalent) and admission to 

the BTAD Program or instructor permission. 

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APDZ 441 PROJECT MANAGEMENT 5CR 

Examines essential strategies and methods for managing projects. Students 

apply a step-by-step methodology to develop plans, apply project management 

concepts, demonstrate presentation skills and perform a post project review for 

projects specific to the design field. Prerequisite: Admission to BTAD program. 

APDZ 451 DESIGN TEAM PRACTICUM 5CR 

Under the direction of their instructor, students will work in teams to perform 

design tasks in partnership with real-world design projects. Some on-site 

work at a partner organization may be required. Prerequisite: Admission to the 

BTAD Program and instructor permission. 

APDZ 461 SENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECT 

OR INTERNSHIP 

5CR 

Students will complete a culminating project integrating all of their coursework 

and resulting in an employment portfolio piece that involves all steps in the 

design process from ideation to proof of concept, showcasing their abilities. 

Prerequisites: Admission to the BTAD program and instructor permission. 

APDZ 497 DESIGN PRACTICE INTERNSHIP 1-5CR 

Professional practice design internship designed to expand student learning 

in the workplace. Students work with a faculty member and internship site 

supervisor to formalize the academic component of the experience through 

development of learning objectives, professional projects, timesheets, work 

samples and written reviews. Prerequisite: Admission to the BTAD Program 

and instructor permission. 

ARCH 201 HISTORY OF 

AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE 

3CR 

History of architecture in America from the 17th century colonial beginnings 

through the 20th century. Topics include European influence, vernacular 

styles, architectural terminology, and an introduction to the architects who 

influenced design and construction in America. Prerequisite: ENGT 101 or 


ARCH 205 THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE 3CR 

This course investigates and studies architectural theories of importance. 

Lecture and research assignments will expand awareness of architectural 

values and principles, including influential theorist and theories throughout 

history. Prerequisite: ENGT 101 or instructor permission. 

ARGT 111 ARCHITECTURAL PRINT READING I 2CR 

This course is an overview and introduction to print reading and interpretation, 

layout, terminology, dimensions, symbols, and building codes. Actual professional 

construction documents will be reviewed and studied. Prerequisites: ENGT 101 or 


ARGT 112 CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES 3CR 

This course covers residential construction methods and techniques, 

terminology, materials, codes, permits, and costs. Includes study of wood 

framing systems, foundation systems, stair design, and roof systems. 

Prerequisite: ARGT 111. 

ARGT 121 ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS 4CR 

Fundamentals of architectural graphics including: terminology, media, line 

conventions, architectural lettering, scaling, sketching, floor plans, sections, 

elevations, and dimensioning techniques. Emphasis is placed on architectural 

standards and conventions. Prerequisites: ENGT 101 or instructor permission. 

ARGT 131 REVIT ARCHITECTURE I 4CR 

This is a basic course in Autodesk Revit Architecture. Students will learn 

how to produce an instructor directed architectural project utilizing basic 

Revit operations such as walls, roofs, annotations and dimensions. Revit is 

an architectural program and uses architectural elements and terminology. 

Prerequisites: ARGT 222 and ENGT 131, or instructor permission. 

ARGT 132 REVIT ARCHITECTURE II 4CR 

This is a continuation course in Revit Architecture. Students will focus on the 

model building process and create more advanced architectural models. To 

accomplish this, students will use: massing, file linking, site tools, rendering, 

custom content and other trades like lighting and HVAC. Students will use 

other tools to review and verify information in their model with a focus on 

constructability, design, and sustainability. Prerequisites: ENGT 131, ARGT 131. 

ARGT 211 ARCHITECTURAL PRINT READING II 2CR 

Advanced print reading and interpretation of architectural construction 

documents are covered in this course. Students will demonstrate their 

knowledge of layout, terminology, materials, construction methods, 

dimensions, symbols, building codes, and notes through professional 

presentations. Prerequisite: ARGT 222 or instructor permission. 

ARGT 212 RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION 

TECHNIQUES 

3CR 

This course researches different construction methods and techniques, 

terminology, materials, and building systems. It includes research of new 

and innovative construction materials, technologies, and applications. 


ARGT 215 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS 4CR 

Study of construction materials for residential and commercial architecture 

including wood, steel, plastics, composites, masonry and concrete. 

Prerequisite: ARGT 112 or instructor permission. 

ARGT 221 RESIDENTIAL DESIGN DRAWINGS 4CR 

This course covers residential design beginning at a conceptual stage through the 

design development phase of a project. Design drawings are produced utilizing 

common architectural graphic media techniques. Prerequisites: ARGT 211 and 

ARCH 201, or instructor permission. 

ARGT 222 RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION 

DOCUMENTS 

4CR 

This is a continuation of ARGT 221 and the course covers residential 

architectural graphics standards, floor plans, sections, elevations, stairs, roofs, 

and foundations. Primary focus is on developing and refining production of 

construction documents. Various architectural graphics media and software 

applications are utilized. Prerequisites: ARGT 221, or instructor permission. 

ARGT 223 RESIDENTIAL PROJECT – ADVANCED 4CR 

This is an advanced class for students to create an additional residential project: 

Students will develop a complete set of design and/or working drawings 

applying local building codes. Various architectural graphics media and software 

applications are utilized. Prerequisite: ARGT 222 or instructor permission. 

ARGT 225 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 

AND ESTIMATING 

3CR 

This course covers construction units of measure, estimating techniques, 

methods of preparing construction estimates, and management of a 

construction project. Office practices and construction scheduling are covered. 

Prerequisites: MATH 098 or MATH 099, ARGT 112, or instructor permission. 

ARGT 228 CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS 4CR 

This course is a study of the construction contract process, methods, materials, 

contractual relationships, specifications, construction document organization, 

and the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) - Masterformat 2004. 

Prerequisite: ARGT 222 or instructor permission. 

ARGT 231 COMMERCIAL BUILDING SYSTEMS 3CR 

This course is a study of commercial construction techniques: materials, 

standards, codes, permits, and costs. Various concrete construction systems and 

steel frame systems are investigated and presented. Prerequisite: ARGT 112. 

ARGT 232 COMMERCIAL DESIGN DRAWINGS 4CR 

This course covers commercial design beginning at a conceptual stage 

through the design development phase of a project. A set of design drawings 

are produced utilizing common architectural graphic media techniques. 

Prerequisites: ENGT 131, ARGT 222. 

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ARGT 233 COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION 

DOCUMENTS 

4CR 

This course is a continuation of ARGT 232 covering commercial architectural 

graphics standards, floor plans, sections, elevations, stairs, roofs, and 

foundations. Primary focus is on production of construction documents. 

Various architectural graphics media and software applications are utilized. 


ARGT 241 ARCHITECTURAL ILLUSTRATION 4CR 

This course covers architectural illustration techniques and includes: 

orthographic, axonometric and oblique projection; and 2-point perspectives. 

Lettering and rendering techniques with emphasis on a variety of media and 

software are covered. Prerequisite: ENGT 131 or ARGT 131. 

ARGT 245 ARCHITECTURAL MODEL BUILDING 3CR 

This is a basic course in architectural model making. Emphasis is placed on 

current model making techniques used by architectural and engineering firms 

for marketing their professional services and proposals. Prerequisite: ARGT 221. 

ARGT 261 ARCHITECTURAL PROBLEMS I 4CR 

Students develop and define a project while coordinating with faculty. The 

architectural project begins at a conceptual stage and will develop through 

the design phase of a project. Students work individually or on teams, explore 

and document their work through sketches, study models, and design and 

present their drawings. Prerequisites: ENGT 132, ARGT 222. 

ARGT 262 ARCHITECTURAL PROBLEMS II 4CR 

This is a continuation of Architectural Problems I. Student will continue 

project development while coordinating with faculty. The student’s 

architectural project begins at the design phase and will continue through 

design development. Students working individually or on teams, explore and 

document their project process through sketches, study models, presentation, 

and working drawings. Prerequisite: ARGT 222. 

ARST 211 INTRODUCTION TO 

AUTOMOTIVE RESTORATION 

4CR 

This course focuses on the procedures, product knowledge, and tool skills to 

expose students to the principles of automotive restoration and team/project 

management skills. Prerequisites: ACRT 226, ACRT 236, ACRT 246, ACRT 256. 

Corequisites: ARST 212, ARST 213, ARST 216. 

ARST 212 AUTOMOTIVE RESTORATION REPAIRS 4CR 

This hands-on course focuses on the procedures, product knowledge and 

skills needed to fully repair an older vehicle. Prerequisites: ACRT 226, 

ACRT 236, ACRT 246, ACRT 256. Corequisites: ARST 211, ARST 213, ARST 216. 

ARST 213 AUTO RESTORATION REFINISHING 4CR 

This course focuses on the procedures, product knowledge and tool skills 

necessary to refinish an older vehicle. Prerequisites: ACRT 226, ACRT 236, 

ACRT 246, ACRT 256. Corequisites: ARST 211, ARST 212, ARST 216. 

ARST 216 AUTO RESTORATION ESTIMATING 4CR 

This hands-on course focuses on the procedures, product knowledge, and tool 

skills necessary to estimate the costs involved in restoring an older vehicle. 

Prerequisites: ACRT 226, ACRT 236, ACRT 246, ACRT 256. Corequisites: 

ARST 211, ARST 212, ARST 213. 

ART 102 BEGINNING TWO-DIMENSIONAL 

DESIGN 

5CR 

This course covers exploration of the two-dimensional design process 

including problem identification, creative ideation, and design solutions. 

Students will engage in critical dialogue exploring the content and context of 

design solutions. The principles and elements of 2D design will be examined, 

and students will execute designs based on them. 

ART 111 BEGINNING PAINTING 

FOR NON ART MAJORS 

5CR 

Introduces students to traditional and contemporary concepts and techniques 

in oil/acrylic painting. Students learn to organize form, color, and tone while 

practicing various methods of application, color mixing, and surface preparation. 


ART 112 INTERMEDIATE PAINTING 


5CR 

Students further the skills taught in ART 111 and investigate painting as a 

means for self-expression. Explores advanced compositions and use of various 

materials. Prerequisite: ART 111. 

ART 113 ADVANCED PAINTING 


5CR 

Provides advanced instruction in painting using objectives taught in ART 

112. Students demonstrate advanced compositional theories and painting 

methods. Prerequisite: ART 112. 

ART 121 INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING 5CR 

In-depth study of basic drawing skills, sketching principles, and visual 

communication through the drawn object and imagination. Composition, 

black and white media, subject matter and drawing genres will be examined 

in both representational and non-representational projects and exercises. 

ART 124 INTRODUCTION TO PRINTMAKING 5CR 

This course explores the fundamentals of repeatable print media, including 

relief, monotype, monoprint, intaglio (dry and wet techniques) and stencil 

printing. Students create repeatable matrix and edition prints. 

ART 140 PHOTOGRAPHY APPRECIATION 5CR 

This course explores the foundations and practical applications of the 

photographic medium. Course objectives primarily focus on students’ 

recognition of photography movements, genres and terminology, and 

exploration of concept and meaning through creation of a themed image or 

images. Foundations of shooting, editing, and evaluating digital photographs 

will tie historical and theoretical content to the contemporary photography 

process and exercise visual literacy. Required materials include a digital camera 

that can be connected to a computer to upload images. 

ART 201 SURVEY OF WESTERN ART – ANCIENT 5CR 

Major achievements in painting, sculpture, architecture, and the decorative arts in 

Europe, the Near East, and North Africa, from prehistoric times to the beginnings 

of Christianity. This course also offers some preliminary training in visual analysis 

and a practical introduction to the critical vocabulary of art history. 

ART 202 SURVEY OF WESTERN ART – 

MEDIEVAL & RENAISSANCE 

5CR 

This course examines the arts of the Byzantine Empire, Islam, and Western 

Christendom through 1520 AD. This course traces the artistic creativity of the 

people who lived during the Early Christian, Medieval and Renaissance periods 

of history, that is, from about 1 AD to about 1540. 

ART 203 INTERMEDIATE DRAWING 5CR 

This course builds on existing skills and terminology learned in Intro to 

Drawing. Advanced approaches to composition, color media, subject matter 

and drawing genres will be examined in both representational and nonrepresentational 

projects and exercises. Prerequisite: ART 121. 

ART 205 HUMAN LIFE DRAWING 5CR 

This advanced drawing class focuses on the human form as a basis for learning 

about composition, anatomy (including skeletal and muscular structure), and 

movement. Students will exit the class with the ability to draw the human 

form accurately in proportions, gesture, balance, structure, foreshortening, 

and surface anatomy. Prerequisite: ART 121 or instructor permission. This class 

draws from the nude human form. 

ART 235 FIGURE DRAWING RESEARCH 5CR 

This course is a continuation of the advanced drawing course ART 205 Human 

Life Drawing. Students will expand their knowledge of anatomy and conduct 

research outside of the studio. Students will exit this class with an ability to 

draw the human form accurately and identify major skeletal and muscular 

landmarks. Prerequisites: Admission to the BTAD or instructor permission. 

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ART 252 ADVANCED TWO-DIMENSIONAL 

DESIGN 

5CR 

This course is designed to build on learning from ART 102, Two-Dimensional 

Graphic Design. Exercises are intended to stimulate imagination, Develop capacity 

for critical thinking, envision design solutions, explore conceptual design, and 

foster an understanding of the creative process. Students will review the elements 

and principles of design, marketing, branding, logos, and symbols. Class projects 

will help build upon student portfolio. Prerequisites: ART 102, MMDP 126. 

ART 255 BEGINNING PAINTING 

FOR ART MAJORS 

5CR 

Covers theory as well as practice and encourages originality and creativity. 

Furthers student understanding of the methods, materials, and ideas that 

are central to the practice of painting still lifes, figures, and landscapes. 

Prerequisite: ART 121, ART 113, or instructor permission. 

ART 256 INTERMEDIATE PAINTING 


5CR 

Students continue to develop their skills in painting by focusing on advanced 

composition theories and abstract concepts. Explores value, pattern, tone, 

mood, and color theories to stretch and refine abilities. Prerequisite: ART 255. 

ART 257 ADVANCED PAINTING 


5CR 

Explores traditional and contemporary approaches to theory and practice of 

painting. Emphasizes evoking emotional responses through effects of light, 

color, and abstraction. Students produce a series of paintings and further 

explore materials and subject matter. Prerequisite: ART 256. 

ART 305 FIGURAL FORM-MAKING 

AND HAND DRAWN TECHNIQUE 

5CR 

This advanced drawing class focuses on the human form as a basis for learning 

about composition, anatomy (including skeletal and muscular structure), and 

movement. Students will exit the class with the ability to draw the human 

form accurately in proportions, gesture, balance, structure, foreshortening, 

and surface anatomy. Students will conduct a thorough research project and 

present/teach the material to the class. Prerequisite: Admission to the BTAD 

Program or instructor permission. 

ART 324 PRINTMAKING FOR DESIGNERS 5CR 

This course explores relief, monotype, monoprint, intaglio (dry and wet 

techniques), and stencil printmaking. Additional media are introduced for 

historical background. Students research the historical evolution of print graphic 

arts and forge connections between traditional print media and modern 

commercial print design. Prerequisite: Admission to the BTAD program or 


ART& 100 ART APPRECIATION 5CR 

Art Appreciation is an introduction to the diverse foundations of visual art. 

Course objectives primarily focus on students’ recognition of and conversation 

about the basic concepts, styles, techniques, terminology and principles of 

visual art and art history. 

ASL& 121 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I 5CR 

The student will learn the basic manual alphabet, vocabulary, numbers and 

phrases used in everyday communication, while developing an understanding 

and appreciation of Deaf Culture. 

ASL& 122 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II 5CR 

The student will build on skills developed in ASL& 121. The focus is on more 

advanced vocabulary, and more conversational dialogues. Prerequisite: ASL& 121. 

AUTO 120 ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS 14CR 

This course focuses on the understanding and repair of automotive electrical, 

electronic systems utilizing industry standards and techniques. Prerequisites: 


AUTO 124 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 2CR 

This course focuses on the understanding of periodic maintenance intervals 

and procedures utilizing industry standards, techniques, and equipment. 

Prerequisites: TRAN 110, TRAN 112, TRAN 113, TRAN 125, or instructor 

permission. Corequisite: AUTO 120. 

AUTO 134 ENGINE PERFORMANCE – IGNITION 4CR 

This course focuses on the understanding, analysis and repair of automotive 

ignition systems utilizing industry standards and techniques. Prerequisites: 

AUTO 120, AUTO 124, or instructor permission. Corequisites: AUTO 135, 

AUTO 136, AUTO 138. 

AUTO 135 ENGINE PERFORMANCE – FUEL 4CR 

This course focuses on the understanding and repair of automotive fuel 

delivery systems utilizing industry standards, techniques, and equipment. 

Prerequisites: AUTO 120, AUTO 124, or instructor permission. Corequisites: 

AUTO 134, AUTO 136, AUTO 138. 

AUTO 136 ENGINE PERFORMANCE – EMISSIONS 4CR 

This course focuses on the understanding, repair and service of automotive 

emission systems and devices utilizing industry standards and techniques. 

Prerequisites: AUTO 120, AUTO 124, or Instructor permission required. Corequisites: 

AUTO 134, AUTO 135, AUTO 138. 

AUTO 138 ENGINE PERFORMANCE – 

COMPUTER CONTROL 

4CR 

This course focuses on the understanding and repair of the onboard 

diagnostic system and automotive computer controls utilizing industry 

standards, techniques and equipment. Prerequisites: AUTO 120, AUTO 124, or 

instructor permission required. Corequisites: AUTO 134, AUTO 135, AUTO 136. 

AUTO 140 BRAKE SYSTEMS 10CR 

This course focuses on the diagnosis, repair and service of automotive brakes 

and anti-lock brake control systems utilizing industry standards, technique 

and equipment. Prerequisites: TRAN 110, TRAN 112, TRAN 113, TRAN 125. 

Corequisite: AUTO 144. 

AUTO 144 SUSPENSION, STEERING 

& ALIGNMENT 

6CR 

This course focuses on the understanding, diagnosis and repair of automotive 

suspension, steering and alignment principles utilizing industry standards, 

equipment and techniques. Prerequisites: TRAN 110, TRAN 112, TRAN 113, 

TRAN 125. Corequisite: AUTO 140. 

AUTO 210 ENGINES, CYLINDER BLOCKS, 

COOLING SYSTEMS 

10CR 

This course focuses on the understanding, diagnosis, repair and servicing 

of automotive engines and cooling systems utilizing industry standards, 

techniques and equipment. Prerequisites: TRAN 110, TRAN 112, TRAN 113, 

TRAN 125. Corequisites: AUTO 215, AUTO 220, AUTO 225. 

AUTO 215 AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE 6CR 


air conditioning and heating systems utilizing industry standards, techniques 


Corequisites: AUTO 210, AUTO 220, AUTO 225. 

AUTO 220 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 

& TRANSAXLES 

8CR 


automatic transmissions and transaxles utilizing industry standards, techniques 


Corequisites: AUTO 210, AUTO 215, AUTO 225. 

AUTO 225 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 

& TRANSAXLES 

8CR 


manual transmissions, transaxles, clutches, differentials and drive axles 

utilizing industry standards, techniques and equipment. Prerequisites: 

TRAN 110, TRAN 112, TRAN 113, TRAN 125. Corequisite: AUTO 220. 

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AUTO 298 JOB SEARCH 

& EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS 

1CR 

Students develop job search objectives and practice employability skills 

needed for successful employment. Prerequisite: 

Instructor permission. 

BAKE 110 CAKE DECORATION 5CR 

This course is an introduction to cake decorating skills. Students will learn 

piping skills and techniques. Buttercream, fondant and gumpaste methods 

will be explored to create special occasion cakes and design wedding cakes. 

Prerequisite: CULA 127. Corequisites: BAKE 120. 

BAKE 114 ARTISAN CHOCOLATES 

AND CONFECTIONS 

7CR 

This course is an introduction to specialty chocolates and confections. 

Students will explore the creation, design, and marketing of truffles, candies, 

caramel and confections. Students will learn chocolate handling, tempering, 

and origin. Prerequisite: CULA 127. Corequisite: BAKE 122. 

BAKE 120 SPECIALTY CAKES AND DESIGN 6CR 

This course is an introduction to specialty cakes. Students will learn 

construction and a variety of techniques to create classical cakes. The focus 

is on formulas, fillings, icings and finishing to produce salable bakery items. 

Prerequisite: CULA 127. Corequisites: BAKE 110. 

BAKE 122 ARTISAN BREAD 7CR 

Students will learn the advanced techniques for making specialty bread 

using preferment techniques and starters. Breads from other cultures will be 

explored. Prerequisite: CULA 127. 

BAKE 124 CENTERPIECE CONSTRUCTION 3CR 

Students will learn the advanced techniques for constructing specialty 

centerpieces and showpieces. Advanced techniques for chocolate, sugar and 

bread sculpture construction will be learned. 

BAS 100 PREPARING FOR SUCCESSFUL 

ONLINE LEARNING 

2CR 

This class prepares students to be successful learners in an online environment. 

Students will utilize computers, software, a learning management system, and 

other technology that they may encounter as online students. Students will also 

be instructed in general organizational skills. 

BAS 101 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 2CR 

This class is an introduction to using computers, software, and understanding 

computer terminology. It covers an introduction to Windows and basic word 

processing (Microsoft Word), spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel) and presentation 

software (Microsoft PowerPoint). Students will gain an understanding of what 

the programs are and how to create, print and save files. 

BAS 102 OFFICE ADMINISTRATION 3CR 

This course develops the foundation for the administrative assistant position. It 

includes the areas of office systems, finance, business law, and management. 

BAS 105 KEYBOARDING I 3CR 

The major objectives are to develop touch control of the keyboard, develop 

proper keyboarding techniques, build basic speed and accuracy, and provide 

concentrated practice. The student must show competency by keyboarding at 

30 words a minute for 3 minutes, with 3 or fewer errors. 

BAS 106 KEYBOARDING II 3CR 

Continue to develop touch control of the keyboard, develop proper 

keyboarding techniques, build speed and accuracy, through concentrated 

practice. The student must show competency by keyboarding at 50 words 

a minute for 3 minutes, with 3 or fewer errors. Prerequisite: BAS 105 or 


BAS 107 KEYBOARDING III 3CR 

Develop touch control of the keyboard and proper keyboarding techniques, 

build speed and accuracy. The student must show competency by keyboarding 

at 60 words a minute for 3 minutes, with 3 or fewer errors. Prerequisite: BAS 106 



BAS 108 KEYBOARDING IV 3CR 

The major objectives are to develop touch control of the keyboard, develop 

proper keyboarding techniques, build basic speed and accuracy, and provide 

concentrated practice. The student must show competency by keyboarding at 

75 words a minute for 3 minutes, with 3 or fewer errors. Prerequisite: BAS 107. 

BAS 110 OFFICE TECHNOLOGY 5CR 

The student will develop the knowledge and skills to become an office 

professional in a changing work environment. The course covers current office 

procedures, document creation, communication, records management, and 

telephone skills. 

BAS 111 WORD I 5CR 

Beginning and intermediate word processing course covering document 

creation, retrieval, character and paragraph formatting, multi-page 

documents, columns, tables, graphics, and form letters. 

BAS 112 EXCEL I 5CR 

Beginning and intermediate course in spreadsheets. Topics covered 

include document creation, retrieval, entering text, numbers, and formulas, 

formatting, financial functions, what-if analysis, graphs, and charts. 

Prerequisite: BAS 120 or instructor permission. 

BAS 114 ACCESS 5CR 

Beginning to intermediate course on databases. Topics covered include design of 

tables, forms, reports and queries; update, add, delete, and modifying data; and 

creating custom reports and forms using filters and queries. Prerequisite: BAS 120 


BAS 115 PUBLISHER 5CR 

Students learn the basic elements of desktop publishing using Microsoft 

Publisher to produce brochures, business cards, catalogs, flyers, newsletters, 

and invitations. 

BAS 120 BUSINESS COMPUTER MANAGEMENT 5CR 

This course will develop skills to manage computer productivity tools and 

systems. Content includes file management-archiving, storing, security, 

sharing. Additional content includes cookies, FTP, email, and use of internet. 

BAS 124 POWERPOINT 4CR 

Beginning to intermediate course in presentation software. Topics covered 

include design of slides, slide sort, slide show. Learn to import and edit graphics, 

import data from spreadsheets, and use 3D effects to create slide presentations. 

BAS 130 BUSINESS ENGLISH I 5CR 

This course covers punctuation and grammar rules which govern business 

communications, composition of business letters and memos, and 

proofreading techniques. 

BAS 135 OUTLOOK 4CR 

This course is designed to teach the elements of the current version of 

Outlook, including email, calendar, contacts and tasks. Prerequisite: BAS 120 


BAS 172 E-COMMERCE/BUSINESS 

ON THE INTERNET 

4CR 

Introduction to how to conduct business on the Internet. Students will 

examine the impact of the Internet on our economy, look at typical business 

uses, see the effects of nonsales E-Commerce, and look at marketing, 

advertising and customer service on the Internet. Prerequisite: BAS 120. 

BAS 191 CUSTOMER SERVICE/HELP DESK 3CR 

The student will acquire and enhance his/her communication, listening, 

problem solving, and decision making skills which will assist the student on 

the job to provide customer satisfaction. 

BAS 195 CAPSTONE PROJECT 3CR 

Students apply the skills and competencies they have acquired to a project 

in a simulated professional setting. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. 

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BAS 198 JOB SEARCH SKILLS 2CR 

Designed to develop knowledge and skills that will be demanded on the job 

to provide the student a high degree of success. Course covers how to write a 

resume, dependable strengths report and cover letter; searching and applying 

for a job, interviewing for a job, and how to follow-up on the job search. 

BAS 211 WORD II 5CR 

A continuation of BAS 111. Students learn advanced word processing skills 

that the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist Word exam assesses. 

Prerequisite: BAS 111 or instructor permission. 

BAS 212 EXCEL II 5CR 

This course covers in-depth theory and application of spreadsheets. Topics 

include macros, databases, what-if analysis, pivot tables, import/export, 

advanced formulas and creating and managing files. Prerequisites: BAS 112 

and BUSA 100 or equivalent placement score, or instructor permission. 

BAS 225 INTEGRATED APPLICATION 

FOR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY 

5CR 

This course is designed to give understanding of the integration of word 

processing, desktop publishing, database, and spreadsheet technology by using 

simulations to produce documents. Prerequisites: BAS 111, BAS 112, BAS 124, 

and BAS 114, or instructor permission. 

BAS 230 BUSINESS ENGLISH II 5CR 

Course covers review of English grammar usage and style; review and practice 

punctuation, capitalization, number usage, abbreviations, plurals, and word 

division; and practice editing skills. Business documents currently used in 

industry will be edited for correct spelling, punctuation, consistency, and 

organization. Prerequisite: BAS 130. 

BAS 281 PROJECT MANAGEMENT 

WITH MICROSOFT PROJECT 

5CR 

Use Microsoft Project to assist in the development and monitoring of a 

project. Prerequisite: BAS 120. 

BIOL 099 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH SCIENCES 2CR 

This course provides an introduction to the types of content common to the 

biological science classes required for entry into many healthcare programs. 

This course increases students’ readiness for these courses through the use of 

oral and written assignments developed in the context of the health sciences. 

Prerequisite: ABED 046. 

BIOL& 175 HUMAN BIOLOGY W/LAB 5CR 

An introductory survey of human anatomy and physiology designed for nonscience 

majors or pre-allied health students not going into nursing or dental 

hygiene. Relationships between structures and functions in each body system 

are emphasized. Prerequisites: ENGL 092 or ENGL 093, MATH 070. 

BIOL& 211 CELLULAR BIOLOGY 5CR 

An examination of the biology of life which includes chemistry, organic 

molecules, cell structure, membrane transport, metabolic processes,mitosis 

and meiosis, nucleic acid structure and function, genetics, and introduces the 

concept of biotechnology. Includes laboratory. Prerequisite: ENGL 092 or 093 

or equivalent placement score. 

BIOL& 241 HUMAN A & P 1 6CR 

The first quarter of a two-quarter sequence designed to give students a working 

knowledge and understanding of the basic systems of the human body. 

Includes a basic introduction to chemistry as well as a detailed study of cytology 

and histology and examines the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and 

sensory systems. Prerequisites: BIOL& 211 or instructor permission. 

BIOL& 242 HUMAN A & P 2 6CR 

The second quarter of a two-quarter sequence designed to give students a working 

knowledge and understanding of the basic systems of the human body. The 

systems covered are Endocrine, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, Respiratory, Digestive, 

Urinary, and Reproductive. The themes of homeostasis and system interactions are 

interwoven into the course and are continually stressed as each system is introduced 

and discussed. Prerequisite: BIOL&241 or instructor permission. 

BIOL& 260 MICROBIOLOGY 5CR 

Introduces students to the major concepts of the microbiological science. 

These concepts include basic anatomy, physiology and the differences 

between eukaryotic, prokaryotic and viral systems, growth factors and 

curves, techniques in microbial control, microbial interrelationships and host 

defenses. Includes laboratory. Prerequisites: CHEM&121, BIOL&211. 

BPMT 105 HVAC PRINCIPLES AND OPERATION 6CR 

This course focuses on heating, ventilation and air conditioning principles 

and operations needed to diagnose, service and repair HVAC systems. 

Prerequisites: ABED 040 or MATH 070, and ABED 046 or equivalent placement 

scores. Corequisite: BPMT 110. 

BPMT 110 HVAC SERVICING 10CR 

This course focuses on the diagnosis, repair procedures, product knowledge 

and tool skills needed to service HVAC systems utilizing industry standards, 

techniques and equipment. Prerequisites: ABED 040 or MATH 070, and ABED 046 

or equivalent placement scores. Corequisite: BPMT 105. 

BPMT 115 MECHANICAL PRINCIPLES 

& OPERATION 

6CR 

This course focuses on the mechanical principles and operations needed to 

diagnose, service and repair mechanical systems. Prerequisites: ABED 040 or 

MATH 070, and ABED 046 or equivalent placement scores. Corequisite: BPMT 120. 

BPMT 120 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICING 10CR 

This course focuses on the diagnosis, repair procedures, product knowledge 

and tool skills needed to service mechanical systems utilizing industry 

standards, techniques and equipment. Prerequisites: ABED 040 or MATH 070, 

and ABED 046 or equivalent placement scores. Corequisite: BPMT 115. 

BPMT 125 ELECTRICAL PRINCIPLES 

AND OPERATION 

6CR 

This course focuses on electrical principles and operations needed to diagnose, 

service and repair electrical systems. Prerequisites: ABED 040 or MATH 070 and 

ABED 046 or equivalent placement scores. Corequisite: BPMT 130. 

BPMT 130 MOTOR CONTROLS PRINCIPLES 

& OPERATION 

10CR 

This course focuses on motor control principles and operations needed to 

diagnose, service and repair electrical systems. Prerequisites: ABED 040 or 

MATH 070, and ABED 046, or equivalent placement scores. Corequisite: 

BPMT 125. 

BPMT 135 BOILER PRINCIPLES AND OPERATION 6CR 

This course focuses on an entry level understanding of boiler safety principles, 

design, construction, applications, operations, ASME Codes, and training necessary 

to learn to operate boilers & their electrical & mechanical support systems in 

commercial applications. The course will prepare students to sit for a minimum 

Municipal Boiler Operators’ license. Prerequisite: ABED 040 or MATH 070, and A 

BED 046 or equivalent placement scores. Corequisite: BPMT 140. 

BPMT 140 BOILER SERVICING AND LICENSING 10CR 

This course focuses on entry level hands on oil fired Boiler operations, 

diagnosing, repair procedures, product knowledge, and tool skills needed to 

service and maintain boilers according to ASME code requirements using a 

working model commercial boiler and standard practice classroom experiments 

with a live residential heating boiler. Prerequisites: ABED 040 or MATH 070, and 


BPMT 200 REFRIGERATION PRINCIPLES 

AND OPERATION 

6CR 

This course focuses on refrigeration principles and the operations needed to 

diagnose, service, and repair refrigeration systems. Prerequisites: ABED 040 or 

MATH 070 and ABED 046 or equivalent placement scores. Corequisite: BPMT 205. 

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BPMT 205 REFRIGERATION SERVICING 

AND LICENSING 

10CR 

This course focuses on the diagnosing, repair procedures, product knowledge 

and tool skills needed to service refrigeration systems and attain an 

appropriate refrigeration license. Prerequisites: ABED 040 or MATH 070, and 


BPMT 210 ELECTRIC PRINCIPLES 

AND OPERATION 

6CR 

This course focuses on electronic principles and operations needed to diagnose, 

service, and repair electronic systems. Prerequisites: ABED 040 or MATH 070, and 


BPMT 215 PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLS 

PRINCIPLES AND OPERATION 

10CR 

This course focuses on programmable control principles and the operations 

needed to diagnose, service, and repair programmable control systems. 

Prerequisites: ABED 040 or MATH 070, and ABED 046 or equivalent placement 

scores. Corequisite: BPMT 210. 

BUHR 210 HR’S ROLE IN ORGANIZATION 

& PROGRAM OVERVIEW 

This course explores the field of human resources (HR) and its role in 

organizations. An overview of the LWIT HR programs is also covered. 

1CR 

BUHR 215 HR ETHICS AND DIVERSITY 4CR 

This course covers the importance of ethics in human resources (HR) and 

an organization’s social responsibility. The role of diversity in HR and how a 

diverse workforce can drive business results are also covered. 

BUHR 220 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 

AND RISK MANAGEMENT 

4CR 

This course covers the strategic considerations that should guide the design of 

benefit programs and the cost implications and strategies to control them. Also 

covered in this course are risk management and measures that create a safe and 

secure work environment. 

BUHR 230 STAFFING: RECRUITMENT, 

SELECTION & PLACEMENT 

4CR 

This course covers employment decisions concerning building a staff and 

maintaining a talented workforce. Various methods of locating qualified job 

candidates and assessment methods for identifying a candidate’s suitability 

for employment are covered. 

BUHR 235 TOTAL REWARDS (COMPENSATION) 4CR 

This course reviews the total rewards of organizations by exploring their 

total compensation strategies. Methods to properly pay employees in a costeffective, 

competitive, equitable, and legal manner are also addressed. 

BUHR 240 EMPLOYEE AND LABOR RELATIONS 3CR 

This course examines how employee relations can create a positive organizational 

culture. Students also explore facets of the labor relations process: collective 

representation, union organization, bargaining, and negotiations. 

BUHR 245 TRAINING, WORKFORCE PLANNING, 

PERF & TALENT MGMT 

4CR 

This course covers the principles of learning and how to facilitate training to 

link training objectives to organizational goals. Students also learn how to 

build an effective performance management program by understanding the 

advantages of integrating human resource (HR) and strategic planning. 

BUHR 250 HR INFORMATION SYSTEMS 

& MEASURING HR OUTCOMES 

4CR 

This course covers how to leverage technology in today’s environment to 

support human resource (HR) activities. Measurement strategies that link HR 

practices to achieving bottom-line business results are also covered. 

BUHR 255 EMPLOYMENT LAW I 4CR 

This course covers employment laws and their effects on the first half of the 

employment life cycle. The creation and management of a diverse workforce 

are also included. 


BUHR 260 EMPLOYMENT LAW II 4CR 

This course covers employment laws and their effects on the second half of the 

employment life cycle, including benefits, compensation, performance, terms 

and conditions of employment, and termination. Prerequisite: BUHR 255. 

BUHR 270 GLOBAL HR & MERGERS 

& ACQUISITIONS 

4CR 

This course covers legal, political, cultural, and economic factors that affect 

global human resource (HR) management. HR’s crucial role in mergers and 

acquisitions is also included. 

BUHR 275 STRATEGIC HR MGMT 

& ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGY 

4CR 

This course covers business strategies and human resource (HR) best practices 

and their application to all HR disciplines. Effective human capital strategies 

and practices that give business a sustainable competitive advantage are 

emphasized. This is the capstone course for the HR Generalist Program 

and should be taken the student’s last quarter. Prerequisite: BUHR 260, or 

Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human 

Resources (SPHR) with instructor permission. 

BUS& 101 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 5CR 

The course covers the survey of American business, business and economic 

terminology, forms of business ownership, franchising, small and international 

business, management and marketing concepts, and business environment. 

Prerequisites: MATH 080, ENGL 100 or equivalent placement scores. 

BUS& 201 BUSINESS LAW 5CR 

This is an introductory course which covers the basic study of the structure 

and function of the American legal system as it relates to business 

transactions. Emphasis is placed on U.S. contract law, the Uniform Commercial 

Code, and negotiable instruments. Prerequisite: ENGL 100 or equivalent 

placement score. 

BUSA 100 BUSINESS MATH 5CR 

Course will cover basic math skills needed for accounting with emphasis 

on solving business problems related to percentages, discounts, payroll, 

inventory, depreciation, simple and compound interest, present value, 

annuities, stocks and bonds. Prerequisite: ABED 040 or MATH 070 or 

equivalent placement score. 

BUSA 103 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS 5CR 

This course covers listening, speaking, and writing skills used in the business 

environment. Students entering the class should have word processing skills 

and access to a computer. Prerequisite: ENGL 093 or equivalent placement score. 

BUSA 180 SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 5CR 

This survey course examines specific principles of small business management, 

and business plan development. It focuses on analyzing management problems 

that relate to operations, human resources, marketing and consumer behavior. 

Prerequisite: ABED 046, ABED 040 or MATH 070. 

BUSA 189 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 5CR 

Modern management is both exciting and challenging today. This course 

is organized around the four traditional functions of management: 

planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Contemporary topics, such as 

technology, empowerment, diversity, and Total Quality Management (TQM), 

will also be discussed. 

BUSA 210 ENTREPRENEURSHIP 5CR 

An overview of the basics of creating a new business venture. Topics covered 

include identifying and evaluating opportunities, success and failure factors, 

and market, financial, and legal considerations. Prerequisite: BUS&101 or 


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BUSA 214 CULTURAL INFLUENCES 

ON EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES 

5CR 

Learn about how culture and society influence the success or failure of 

products, services, and goods that are offered in the marketplace. Students 

will also explore new technologies-how they are shared between cultural 

groups, regulatory impacts, trade practices, and influences from international 

manufacturing. Prerequisites: ENGL 093, MATH 080, or instructor permission. 

BUSA 220 SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS MARKETING 5CR 

An overview class focusing on how to promote a small business. Topics 

covered include product, pricing, promotion, distribution, and customer 

considerations. Students learn professional sales techniques and cost effective 

advertising strategies. Prerequisite: BUS& 101 or instructor permission. 

BUSA 230 BUSINESS INVESTMENT: 

FINANCING A NEW VENTURE 

5CR 

This course focuses on how to fund a small business venture. Topics covered 

include acquisition and use of funding, money management, financial analysis 

and long-term budgeting. Prerequisite: BUS& 101 or instructor permission. 

BUSA 310 NEW BUSINESS VENTURES 5CR 

This course examines the process of planning and launching a new business 

venture. Topics include identifying and evaluating opportunities; success 

and failure factors; developing, marketing, and selling products and services; 

creating and managing budgets; financing the business; and legal issues. 

Prerequisites: BUS& 101 or instructor permission, and admission to a 

baccalaureate program. 

BUSA 320 BUSINESS MARKETING 5CR 

This course explores business promotion. Topics covered include market 

research; product and service pricing, promotion, and distribution; and 

customer service. Students will learn professional sales techniques and costeffective 

marketing strategies. Prerequisites: Acceptance into a baccalaureate 

program and instructor permission. 

CEGT 100 INTRODUCTION TO 

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 4CR 

This course is an overview of civil engineering disciplines: Transportation 

engineering, environmental engineering, and the infrastructure common in 

civil engineering projects. Students will begin to conceptualize and plan civil 

engineering projects such as airports, bridges, highways, etc. Prerequisite: 

ENGR 113 or instructor permission. 

CEGT 211 CIVIL ENGINEERING GRAPHICS 4CR 

This is the entry-level civil engineering graphics course. Students will create 

drawings utilizing scales, map symbols, plot plans, legal descriptions, 

contours, profiles and layouts to complete civil engineering projects. 

Prerequisites: ENGR 113 and ENGT 132, or instructor permission. 

CEGT 221 SURVEYING 4CR 

This is a fundamental course of the use of surveying equipment, instruments, and 

tools. Students will learn standards for field note recording, and computations for 

leveling and transversing. Emphasis is placed on basic surveying techniques in the 

field. Prerequisite: CEGT 211 or instructor permission. 

CEGT 231 CIVIL 3D COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN I 4CR 

A course in advanced civil engineering graphics using state of the art 

civil 3D software. Students learn coordinate geometry, digital terrain 

modeling and design methods using profiles, cross sections and templates. 

Prerequisites: ENGT 131 and CEGT 211, or instructor permission. 

CEGT 232 CIVIL 3D COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN II 4CR 

A course in advanced civil engineering graphics using state of the art civil 

3D software. Students learn advanced terrain design, grading and profiling 

techniques and calculations. Continuation of Civil 3D Computer Aided Design I. 

Prerequisite: CEGT 231 or instructor permission. 

CEGT 233 CIVIL 3D COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN III 4CR 

A course in advanced civil engineering graphics using state of the art civil 3D 

software. Students work on advanced design projects. Continuation of CEGT 232. 

Prerequisite: CEGT 232. 

CEGT 241 CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS 4CR 

Students will examine and calculate the properties of common civil 

engineering materials including gravel, asphalt, concrete and steel to properly 

select materials for civil engineering projects. Prerequisite: CEGT 211 or 


CEGT 251 BOUNDARY SURVEY AND PLAT DESIGN 4CR 

In this course students will learn about the systems of public lands, legal 

descriptions and how to locate the boundary lines of property using surveying 

equipment also includes site and subdivision planning including topography. 

Prerequisite: CEGT 221 or instructor permission. 

CEGT 261 ROADWAY DESIGN AND LAYOUT 4CR 

Fundamentals of roadway design. Students will learn the basics of design 

specifications, horizontal and vertical alignment and layout, rights-of-way 

and plan detail. Prerequisite: CEGT 212 or instructor permission. 

CEGT 280 CIVIL ENGINEERING GRAPHICS 

CAPSTONE PROJECT 

4CR 

Capstone design course where students conceptualize, apply relevant standards, 

calculate elevations & quantities, properly select materials, and complete a 

design project with the support of industry professionals. Students present their 

project in a professional setting. Prerequisites: ENGT 258, CEGT 232. 

CEGT 281 LANDSCAPE DESIGN GRAPHICS I 4CR 

Basic landscape design and layout techniques emphasizing manual and/or 

CAD skills. Design of private and public use areas. Prerequisites: ENGT 132 and 

CEGT 211, or instructor permission. 

CEGT 282 LANDSCAPE DESIGN GRAPHICS II 4CR 

Advanced landscape design and layout techniques emphasizing manual and/ 

or CAD skills. Design of private and public use areas. Prerequisite: CEGT 281. 

CHEM& 121 INTRO TO CHEMISTRY 5CR 

This course will cover measurements and scientific notation, molecular 

and atomic theory, chemical reactions and equations, mass/molar ratios of 

balanced equations, energy and rate relationships in chemistry, equilibrium, 

states of matter, solutions, and acid/base chemistry. Includes laboratory. 

Prerequisites: ABED 046 or ABED 053, and MATH 098 or MATH 099, or 

equivalent placement scores. 

CHEM& 122 INTRODUCTION TO 

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 

5CR 

This course is a continuation of CHEM 121, and uses the concepts learned to 

understand the molecular nature of living. Organic chemistry studies all things 

made of carbon, including proteins, carbohydrates, hydrocarbons, plastics, 

and other substances. Prerequisite: CHEM&121 or instructor permission. 

CHEM& 131 INTRODUCTION TO 

ORGANIC/BIOCHEMISTRY 

5CR 

This course provides a survey of major functional classes of compounds 

in organic and biochemistry. Topics include structure, properties, and 

key metabolic reactions of the major organic and biological molecules of 

prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Includes laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM& 121. 

CHEM& 161 GENERAL CHEMISTRY WITH LAB I 5CR 

First in a three-course chemistry sequence for science and engineering 

students. This course introduces fundamentals of chemistry, including 

matter and measurement, the structure of atoms, periodicity and the 

electron structure of atoms, ionic and covalent bonding, mass relationships, 

and chemical reactions. Includes laboratory investigation of these topics. 

Prerequisites: One year of high school chemistry or CHEM& 121, and 

concurrent enrollment in MATH& 141 or placement into MATH& 142. 

CHIN& 121 CHINESE I 5CR 

This course is an introduction to the language and culture of the Chinesespeaking 

world. Students develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, and 

writing. The course covers the fundamentals of the modern Chinese language. 

Pinyin, oral communication skills, and basic grammar are also covered. 

Presumes no initial knowledge of Chinese. 

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CHIN& 122 CHINESE II 5CR 

This course provides integrated instruction to the language of the Chinesespeaking 


writing. The course covers the fundamentals of the modern Chinese language. 

Oral communication skills based on different situations, basic grammar 

practice, and reading and writing skills are all covered. This is the second 

course of a sequence that begins with CHIN& 121, so it requires some initial 

knowledge of Chinese. Prerequisite: CHIN& 121. 

CIVE 205 THEORY OF URBAN 

DESIGN & PLANNING 

3CR 

Critical thinking, writing and sketching to investigate issues of importance 

in environmental and urban design & planning including lectures, reading 

and research assignments used to expand awareness of planning values and 

principles. Prerequisite: CEGT 211 or instructor permission. 

CJ& 101 INTRODUCTION TO 

CRIMINAL JUSTICE 

5CR 

Overview of the criminal justice system and its basic policies, institutions, 

and dilemmas, examining the role of police, courts, and corrections. Students 

analyze sociological theories and perspectives to issues in law enforcement, 

adjudication, and corrections. Prerequisite: ENGL 093. 

CMST 302 MASS COMMUNICATION 5CR 

This course focuses on mass media history and cultural, social, and economic 

impacts. Examines how Internet, television, radio, film, and print media 

affect public and private life. CMST 302 studies legal, ethical, and commercial 

dimensions of mass communication, including First Amendment issues. 


CMST& 210 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 5CR 

Learn greater self-awareness, more effective communication, and improve 

one-to-one relationships. Prerequisite: ABED 045 or ABED 046 or equivalent 


CMST& 220 INTRO TO PUBLIC SPEAKING 5CR 

This course sets forth the essentials of effective public speaking including: 

selecting your topic, library research methods, analysis, oral style, use of visual aids, 

preparation and delivery of various types of speeches. Prerequisite: ABED 045 or 

ABED 046 or equivalent placement score. 

CMST& 230 SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION 5CR 

Through theory and practice, students will learn how to become more 

effective, competent small group participants and communicators. 

Prerequisite: ABED 045 or ABED 046 or equivalent placement score. 

CSNT 115 A+ SOFTWARE ESSENTIALS 6CR 

Students will install, configure, secure, and troubleshoot operating systems. 

The course will also include working with client operating systems in 

various network scenarios. Students work towards the CompTIA A+ industry 

certification. Prerequisites: MATH 080 or equivalent placement score. 

Corequisites: CSNT 116, CSNT 117. 

CSNT 116 A+ HARDWARE 6CR 

Using the CompTIA A+ competencies, students will study all PC components. 

While installing and troubleshooting PC hardware, students gain a top-tobottom 

knowledge of PC hardware technologies as they acquire critical 

levels of proficiency. Prerequisites: MATH 80 or equivalent placement score. 


CSNT 117 EXPLORING COMMAND 

LINE INTERFACES 

3CR 

Command Line Interfaces for Microsoft and Linux operating systems are 

introduced. Students will become proficient with basic commands, syntax 

structures, and file systems, and will become familiar with using batch files 

to perform automated tasks. Prerequisites: MATH 80 or equivalent placement 

score, or instructor permission. Corequisites: CSNT 115, CSNT 116. 


CSNT 123 CURRENT OPERATING SYSTEMS 6CR 

A technical overview of the graphical and command line user environment 

of current operating systems, including system installations and user/ 

network configuration issues. Prerequisite: CSNT 115, ENGL 093 or 

instructor permission. Corequisite: CSNT 124, CSNT 125. 

CSNT 124 OPEN SOURCE OPERATING SYSTEMS 6CR 

This course is a continuation of CSNT 123. Students will install, configure, 

and become knowledgeable with various versions of Open Source operating 

systems. Students learn the systems from the client perspective to operate in 

a networked environment. Prerequisites: CSNT 117, ENGL 093, or instructor 

permission. Corequisite: CSNT 123, CSNT 125. 

CSNT 125 SHELLS & SCRIPTS 3CR 

A beginning course in shell scripting and programming for maintenance 

and technical support personnel, using command line and graphical tools 

common to current operating systems and networks. Prerequisite: CSNT 117, 

ENGL 093, or instructor permission. Corequisite: CSNT 123, CSNT 124. 

CSNT 231 NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS I 6CR 

This course includes networking fundamentals between computing systems. 

Students will work on designing, implementing, and maintaining a network with 

all its various components. There is a heavy emphasis on training based on the 

CompTIA Network+ industry certification requirements. Prerequisites: CSNT 125, 

MATH 090, or instructor permission. Corequisites: CSNT 232, CSNT 233. 

CSNT 232 NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS II 6CR 

This course is a continuation of CSNT 231 Network Fundamentals I and introduces 

advanced networking, configuration, and troubleshooting skills. Students will 

setup and manage all the basic components and services of today’s most popular 

networks. There is a heavy emphasis on training based on the CompTIA Network+ 

industry certification requirements. Prerequisites: CSNT 125, MATH 090, or 

instructor permission. Corequisites: CSNT 231, CSNT 233. 

CSNT 233 NETWORK DESIGN 3CR 

Students apply the skills and competencies they have acquired in CSNT 231 & 

CSNT 232 to complete a final networking project. The project will encompass 

configuring all of the major components of a fully working network including, 

but not limited to, cabling, routing, switching, wireless communication, and 

clients’ PCs. Prerequisites: CSNT 125, MATH 090, or instructor permission. 


CSNT 241 NETWORK SECURITY & ENCRYPTION 6CR 

In this course students will examine packet structures, routing and access control 

lists, authentication and encryption, network traffic monitoring, and intrusion 

detection techniques. Additional subjects will include security and acceptable use 

policies, and gathering data to support forensic reviews. Prerequisites: CSNT 231, 

CSNT 232, CSNT 233, MATH 098 or MATH 099 or MATH 102, ENGL 100, or instructor 

permission. Corequisites: CSNT 242, CSNT 243. 

CSNT 242 VOIP & WIRELESS COMPUTING 6CR 

In this course students will learn the latest industry standards and practices for 

deploying modern and secure VoIP and Wireless (computer-based) systems. 

Students will build, deploy and manage VoIP and PC-based wireless systems. 

Prerequisites: CSNT 231, CSNT 232, CSNT 233, MATH 098 or MATH 099 or 

MATH 102, ENGL 100, or instructor permission. Corequisites: CSNT 241, CSNT 243. 

CSNT 243 CLOUD & EMERGING TECHNOLOGY 3CR 

In this course students will configure and manage resources on cloud resources 

of major service providers. Security, backup, data integrity, and access control 

methods will be compared between local hardware and cloud installations. 

The convergence of HDTV and computer video standards will be evaluated. 


MATH 102, ENGL100, or instructor permission. Corequisites: CSNT 241, 

CSNT 242. 

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CSNT 251 NETWORK ADMINISTRATION 12CR 

This course involves networking from an administrative side. Students will 

develop advanced troubleshooting skills along 

with setting up and configuring all the main components of today’s most 

popular network operating system. Emphasis is on the hands-on experience. 


MATH 102, ENGL 100, or instructor permission. Corequisites: CSNT 253. 

CSNT 253 CAPSTONE 3CR 

Students apply the skills and competencies they have acquired in the program to 

a final networking project. The project will encompass configuring all of the major 

components of a fully working production network including, but not limited 

to, cabling, routing, Active Directory, users, Web & FTP, email, and DHCP & DNS. 

Prerequisites: CSNT 231, CSNT 232, CSNT 233, MATH 098 or MATH 099 or MATH 

102, ENGL 100, or instructor permission. Corequisites: CSNT 251. 

CULA 116 CULINARY SKILLS AND CONCEPTS 9CR 

This course introduces students to the basics of the food service kitchen. The 

student learns to identify and use culinary tools and equipment, including 

knives, hand tools, and small appliances. They learn basic kitchen preparations 

and procedures, including stocks, sauces, and soups. This course requires the 

student to acquire a Washington State Public Health Card in the first week of 

class. Prerequisites: ABED 046 and MATH 070 or equivalent placement score, or 

instructor permission. Corequisite: CULA 128. 

CULA 119 INTERMEDIATE CULINARY 

SKILLS & CONCEPTS 

9CR 

Students expand on the competencies introduced in CULA 116 to learn 

more advanced skills and modern cooking techniques by creating secondary 

sauces, pan sauces, and further their understanding of cooking methodology. 

Students also learn techniques on advanced protein breakdown including 

meat, poultry, and fish. Identification of products, advanced knife skills, and 

techniques on seasoning and flavoring will be highlighted. Prerequisites: 

CULA 116, CULA 128. 

CULA 120 RESTAURANT FUNDAMENTALS 9CR 

In this course students will be introduced to the front line and learn in a live 

environment. The course will examine the avant-garde and success of current 

culinary trends and styles of leading chefs, restaurateurs and gastronomes. 

Prerequisites: CULA 124 or instructor permission. 

CULA 124 INTRODUCTION TO 

THE FRONT OF HOUSE 

9CR 

This course focuses on fine dining table, quick service, and buffet 

management service through hands-on interaction with customers in an 

operational restaurant. Included are alcoholic beverage management and 

state and local testing and certification for the ServSafe Alcohol program 

sponsored by the National Restaurant Association. Prerequisites: CULA 116, 

CULA 128, or instructor permission. 

CULA 127 INTRODUCTION TO BAKING 12CR 

The student will learn baking basics and theories including preparation of 

doughs such as tart, pie, cookies, rolled-in doughs, basic yeast leavened 

doughs, pastry, restaurant desserts and basic finishing techniques. 

Prerequisites: CULA 116, CULA 128, or instructor permission. 

CULA 128 FOOD SERVICE SAFETY 

AND SANITATION 

3CR 

This course covers the principles of food borne illness, sanitation, safety, personal 

hygiene, health regulations, and inspections as they pertain to a commercial 

kitchen Certification or re-certification by the American Culinary Federation is 

given upon successful completion of the Federation approved examination. 

CULA 130 SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT 3CR 

The course focuses in managing people from the hospitality supervisor’s 

viewpoint. The emphasis is on technique from increasing productivity, 

controlling labor costs, time management, and managing change. It also 

stresses effective communication and explains the responsibilities of a 

supervisor in the food service operation. Student will develop personal career 

objectives, self-promotion skills and strategies for conducting an effective 

job interview in the food service industry. Emphasis will be placed on skills to 

effectively manage people, provide leadership, communication and decision 

making. Prerequisites: CULA 116, CULA 128, or instructor permission. 

CULA 137 NUTRITION IN FOOD SERVICE 3CR 

This course covers the basic principles of nutrition and its relationship to good 

health and healthful dining practices, with emphasis on health-conscious and 

heart-healthy menu and recipe development. The functions of nutrients and 

food safety are also included. 

CULA 142 COSTING AND MENU PLANNING 3CR 

Students learn how to calculate food costs and design menus for various 

food service establishments. Students learn to use a POS system and input 

orders for food on the Food Service of America website. Students will adhere 

to safety and sanitation guidelines when ordering food and receiving. 

Prerequisites: CULA 116, CULA 128, or instructor permission. 

CULA 143 WINE & FOOD PAIRING 3CR 

Wine and food pairing, wine marketing and sales. Building a restaurant wine 

list, pricing, and profit-making strategies. Wine tasting, elements of character 

and key components of wine. Age requirement of 21 years. Prerequisite: Must 

be at least 21 years old. 

CULA 144 AMERICAN, REGIONAL, INTERN 

AND CLASSIC CUISINE 

4CR 

This course is an in-depth study of Classical, and International cuisines. 

Through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on cooking, students will learn 

the products, ingredients, and techniques that are indigenous to the regions 

of each cuisine. Prerequisites: CULA 119 or instructor permission. 

CULA 146 GARDE MANGER 4CR 

Students are introduced to the basic function and structure of the cold 

kitchen, pantry, reception foods, a la carte appetizers, and grand buffet 

arrangements. Students learn how to prepare sandwiches, salads, dressings, 

cold sauces, canapés, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, appetizers. Prerequisite: 

CULA 119. 

CULA 154 FOOD AND BEVERAGE PROCUREMENT 3CR 

This course introduces students to basic principles of purchasing food, beverage, 

equipment and paper goods, contract services and supplies. Primary focus is on 

product identification, supplier selection, ordering, receiving, proper storage and 

issuing process and inventory management. Prerequisites: CULA 116, CULA 128. 

CULA 195 CAPSTONE, PORTFOLIO, AND 

MASTERPIECE DINNER 

5CR 

Students take menu driven concepts and derive a business plan that outlines 

the acquisition of a food service property by analyzing demographics, 

location, and financial requirements for such a venture and its overall 

feasibility in the marketplace. Prerequisite: CULA 120 or Bake 122. 

CULA 196 INTERNSHIP/EXTERNSHIP/COOPERATIVE 5CR 

Students work under a professional chef or manager in a related field at 

an approved food service establishment or on campus. The externship 

will apply and provide practical experiences and professional exposure to 

acquired subject matters, career and professional skills in a real and practical 

environment. Prerequisite: CULA 120 or BAKE 122, and instructor permission. 

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CWEX 190 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE 

SEMINAR I 

1CR 

Seminar topics may include legal issues of the workplace, interviewing 

techniques, and conflict resolution. Students have the opportunity to 

openly discuss issues they face at their workplace in a learning environment. 

Corequisite: CWEX 197. 

CWEX 197 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE I 1-5CR 

Cooperative work experience offers students the opportunity to further their 

skills by working at an approved job site. Training plan will be developed 

to enable the student to acquire on-the-job skills while earning an income. 


CWEX 290 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE 

SEMINAR II 

1CR 

Seminar topics may include legal issues of the workplace, interviewing 

techniques, and conflict resolution. Students have the opportunity to 

openly discuss issues they face at their workplace in a learning environment. 

Corequisite: CWEX 297. 

CWEX 297 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE II 1-5CR 

Cooperative work experience offers students the opportunity to further their 

skills by working at an approved job site. Training plan will be developed 

to enable the student to acquire on-the-job skills while earning an income. 


DENT 111 INTRODUCTION TO 

DENTAL ASSISTING 

2CR 

Students learn terminology, Washington State Dental Practice Act policies, 

ethics and jurisprudence, dental specialties and an introduction to the clinical 

aspects of being a dental auxiliary. Professional organizational structures will 

be included. Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Assistant program. 

DENT 112 INTRODUCTION TO 

CHAIRSIDE PROCEDURE 

5CR 

Course covers maintenance of dental equipment and operatory 

instrumentation. Students will learn home care patient instructions, assess 

oral hygiene, procedural prophylaxis fluoride and pit and fissure sealant 

application. Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Assistant Program. 

DENT 113 DENTAL PRACTICE THEORY 5CR 

Basic concepts and principles of dental practice are presented in this lecture/lab 

course. The emphasis is on preparation and assessment procedures. Prerequisite: 

Admission into the Dental Assistant program. 

DENT 114 ETHICS & LAW, 

OFFICE MANAGEMENT 

2CR 

Students are introduced to professional ethics and legalities and the 

responsibilities of the dental assistant to the community, dental profession, 

dental team and patient. Management of front office procedures are 

presented. Prerequisite: Completion of a application for admission and 

admission to the Dental Assisting program. 

DENT 115 ORAL SCIENCE 3CR 

Students are introduced to basic dental sciences including oral anatomy, 

tooth morphology & oral microbiology. Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental 

Assistant program. 

DENT 117 DENTAL MATERIALS I 3CR 

This theory and laboratory course introduces the student to selected dental 

materials and to basic restorative dentistry procedures and techniques, 

and is designed to give students a working knowledge of skills required for 

restorative dentistry. Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Assistant program. 


DENT 121 DENTAL ASSISTING PRACTICUM I 6CR 

Course covers assessing oral hygiene, stains, dental deposits; procedural 

prophylaxis, fluoride, and pit and fissure sealant application; and instrumentation 

of auxiliary expanded duties. Clinical implementation and practical application of 

procedures permitted by the Washington State Dental Practice Act in the campus 

dental clinic under the supervision of dentists and dental faculty Prerequisites: 

DENT 112, DENT 114, DENT 117 or instructor permission. 

DENT 124 STUDY OF THE HUMAN BODY 4CR 

Students continue their study of the basic sciences including human 

anatomy/physiology, head and neck anatomy, and histology/embryology. 

Histology/embryology forms the basis for the future study of general, oral and 

periodontal pathologies. 

DENT 126 RADIOLOGY 3CR 

This course introduces radiology as a diagnostic aid, and includes the concepts 

and principles of x-radiation, x-ray generation and radiation protection. 

Prerequisites: DENT 112, DENT 113, DENT 114, DENT 117. 

DENT 127 DENTAL MATERIALS II 3CR 

This theory and laboratory course continues from DENT 117. Students are 

introduced to principles of restorative dentistry. Additional dental assisting skills 

are introduced. Prerequisites: DENT 115, DENT 117 or instructor permission. 

DENT 131 DENTAL ASSISTING PRACTICUM II 7CR 

Clinical implementation and practical application of procedures permitted by 

the Washington State Dental Practice Act, in the campus dental clinic under the 

supervision of dentists and dental faculty. Prerequisites: DENT 112, DENT 114, 

DENT 117, DENT 121, DENT 127, or instructor permission. 

DENT 133 RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY 

DENTAL ASSISTING 

3CR 

Students will continue chairside procedures with the emphasis on theory 

and skills related to the expanded functions such as impression taking and 

amalgam polishing. Students will gain a fuller understanding of fixed and 

removable prosthodontics and the role that they play in assisting the dentist 

in the fabrication of dental prosthesis. The laboratory portion of this course will 

introduce related exercises as well as other advanced assisting skills necessary 

for employment in Washington State. Prerequisites: DENT 115, DENT 117, 

DENT 127, or instructor permission. 

DENT 136 RADIOGRAPHY 2CR 

This course builds on the science foundation established in DENT 126. Students 

begin to take radiographs on clinical patients and study advanced techniques of 

radiography such as extra-oral techniques. Prerequisites: DENT 115, DENT 124, or 


DENT 137 DENTAL SPECIALTIES 4CR 

This course emphasizes the special needs of patients. Dental specialty practices 

and armamentarium are discussed. This course will also introduce the student to 

common pathology of the oral cavity which they may encounter. Prerequisites: 

DENT 111, DENT 112, DENT 115, DENT 124, or instructor permission. 

DENT 211 DENTAL ASSISTING PRACTICUM III 4CR 

Clinical implementation and practical application of procedures permitted 

by the Washington State Dental Practice Act, in the campus dental clinic 

under the supervision of dentists and dental faculty. Prerequisites: DENT 112, 

DENT 114, DENT 117, DENT 127, DENT 131, DENT 133, DENT 136, DENT 137 or 


DENT 214 PHARMACOLOGY & NUTRITION 3CR 

This course presents general concepts of dental pharmacology. General 

nutrition is also discussed. The six essential nutrients are reviewed. Prerequisites: 

DENT 131, DENT 133, DENT 136, DENT 137, or instructor permission. 

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DENT 215 WORKPLACE PREPARATION 2CR 

This course covers career and educational opportunities and the employment 

process. Computerized dental office management will be discussed. In 

addition, students will gain an understanding of issues related to leadership, 

self-esteem, and goal setting. Prerequisites: DENT 112, DENT 114, DENT 117, 

DENT 127 or instructor permission. 

DENT 294 DENTAL ASSISTING INTERNSHIP 6CR 

This course is clinical practice designed to perfect students’ competence in dental 

assisting functions, performed under direct supervision of a dentist in private 

practice, specialty offices and dental clinics. Prerequisites: DENT 131, DENT 133, 

DENT 136, DENT 137, Corequisites: DENT 211, DENT 214, DENT 215. 

DHET 122 WELDING APPLICATIONS 4CR 

A study of welding procedures with a focus on developing skills needed for 

fabrication and repair of heavy equipment and trucks. Prerequisites: TRAN 110, 

TRAN 112, TRAN 113, TRAN 125. Corequisites: DHET 123, DHET 124, DHET 125. 

DHET 123 HEAVY DUTY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 4CR 

The study of heavy duty electrical systems and sub-systems with a focus on 

design, repair, inspection, removal and installation. Hands-on troubleshooting 

and test equipment usage. Prerequisites: TRAN 110, TRAN 112, TRAN 113, 

TRAN 125. Corequisites: DHET 122, DHET 124, DHET 125. 

DHET 124 ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS 4CR 

The study of electronic systems and sub-systems used with a focus on design, 

repair, inspection, removal and installation. Hands-on troubleshooting and test 

equipment usage. This course teaches to the global outcome of communication. 

Prerequisites: TRAN 110, TRAN 112, TRAN 113, TRAN 125. Corequisites: DHET 122, 

DHET 123, DHET 125. 

DHET 125 BASIC MAINTENANCE 3CR 

The study of maintenance requirements and recommended procedures 

related to heavy equipment and trucks. Hands-on guided practice on 

customer equipment and program training aids. Prerequisites: TRAN 110, 

TRAN 112, TRAN 113, TRAN 125. 

DHET 131 ENGINE PRINCIPLES/COMPONENTS 3CR 

The study of internal combustion engine operating principles for both two 

cycle and four cycle application. Includes major component identification 

and function as well as OEM terminology. Prerequisites: TRAN 110, TRAN 112, 

TRAN 113, TRAN 125. 

DHET 132 GASOLINE/LIQUID PROPANE 

GAS SYSTEMS 

3CR 

The study of gasoline and liquid propane fueled engines. Combustion 

processes, engine subsystems maintenance, repair, adjustments. Includes 

application and installation requirements. Prerequisites: TRAN 110, TRAN 112, 

TRAN 113, TRAN 125 and completion of, or enrollment in DHET 131. 

DHET 133 DIESEL SYSTEMS 3CR 

The study of diesel fueled engines. Combustion processes, engine subsystems 

maintenance, repair, adjustments. Includes application and installation 

requirements. Prerequisites: TRAN 110, TRAN 112, TRAN 113, TRAN 125 and 

completion of, or enrollment in DHET 131 and DHET 132. 

DHET 134 FUEL INJECTION 3CR 

The study of fuel injection systems. Includes operating principles, component 

identification, maintenance, repair, installation, and application. Prerequisites: 

TRAN 110, TRAN 112, TRAN 113, TRAN 125 and completion of, or enrollment in 

DHET 131, DHET 132 and DHET 133. 

DHET 135 DIAGNOSTICS /ADJUSTMENTS / 

EMISSIONS 

3CR 

The study of electronically controlled engine subsystems. Includes operating 

principles, component identification maintenance, trouble-shooting, computer 

diagnostics, repair, installation techniques, emissions and controls. Prerequisites: 

TRAN 110, TRAN 112, TRAN 113, TRAN 125 and completion of, or enrollment in 

DHET 131, DHET 132, DHET 133 and DHET 134. 

DHET 211 HYDRAULIC FLUID POWER I 6CR 

An introduction to fluid power basic laws and fluid characteristics. System 

components, identification and application. Prerequisites: TRAN 110, TRAN 112, 


DHET 213 HYDRAULIC FLUID POWER II 6CR 

A continuation of the study of fluid power with focus on troubleshooting, 

maintenance, and system integration. Includes schematic interpretation. 

Prerequisites: TRAN 110, TRAN 112, TRAN 113, TRAN 125, and completion of, 

or concurrent enrollment in DHET 211 and DHET 212. 

DHET 214 DIESEL MECHANICAL PRACTICES 3CR 

A study of the concepts of force and work applied to mechanical, fluid, and 

thermal energy systems. The course includes problem-solving and workplace 

applications. Prerequisites: TRAN 110, TRAN 112, TRAN 113 and TRAN 125. 

DHET 221 POWER TRAINS/STANDARD 6CR 

The study of clutches, manual transmissions, drivelines, U- joints and 

differentials. Includes operation, maintenance, disassembly, re-assembly and 

installation. Prerequisites: TRAN 110, TRAN 112, TRAN 113, TRAN 125. 

DHET 222 POWER TRAINS/POWER SHIFT 6CR 

The study of power shift transmissions, torque converters and machine 

steering systems. Includes instruction in maintenance, repair, installation 

and application. Prerequisites: TRAN 110, 


DHET 223 TRACTION AND COMPONENTS 3CR 

The study of traction and related components and undercarriage systems 

used in heavy duty applications. Includes instruction in maintenance, 

adjustment, removal and installation. Prerequisites: TRAN 110, TRAN 112, 


DHET 231 STEERING/SUSPENSION/FRAMES 5CR 

The study of heavy duty steering, suspension, and frame systems. A focus 

on terminology, application, inspection, repair and adjustment procedures. 

Prerequisites: TRAN 110, TRAN 112, TRAN 113, TRAN 125. 

DHET 232 PNEUMATICS 5CR 

A study of pneumatic system components such as wiper motors, brake 

valves, air springs, and locking mechanisms. Includes instruction in 

application, maintenance, repair, installation, and schematic interpretation. 


DHET 233 FOUNDATION BRAKES 5CR 

The study of foundation brake systems and components including purpose, 

nomenclature, repair, maintenance, adjustment, and drivability complaint 

diagnosis. Prerequisites: TRAN 110, TRAN 112, TRAN 113, TRAN 125 and 

completion of, or concurrent enrollment in DHET 232. 

DHYG 111 MEDICAL EMERGENCIES 1CR 

This course introduces students to various medical emergency situations that 

may arise in the dental setting. Students will learn to work with the dental team 

to recognize, evaluate, and manage potential medical emergencies. Prerequisites: 

Admission to the Dental Hygiene program. Corequisites: DHYG 112, DHYG 113, 

DHYG 114, DHYG 115, DHYG 116, DHYG 118, DHYG 119. 

DHYG 112 DENTAL HYGIENE PRACTICE I 6CR 

Basic concepts of dental hygiene practice are presented. The emphasis is 

on preparation and assessment procedures with an introduction to dental 

hygiene diagnosis and planning. Students learn selected implementation, 

evaluation, and practice management procedures. Prerequisite: Admission to 

the Dental Hygiene program. Corequisites: DHYG 111, DHYG 113, DHYG 114, 

DHYG 115, DHYG 116, DHYG 118, DHYG 119. 

DHYG 113 RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY I 3CR 

This course introduces the student to selected dental materials and to basic 

restorative dentistry procedures and techniques. The course is designed to 

give students a working knowledge of skills required for restorative dentistry. 

Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hygiene program. 

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DHYG 114 PRINCIPLES & ISSUES IN 

DENTAL HYGIENE I 

2CR 

This course introduces the student to dental hygiene. Current concepts of dental 

hygiene practice are examined with emphasis on the problem-solving process, 

professional ethics, and the responsibilities of the dental hygienist to the 

profession. Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hygiene program. Corequisites: 

DHYG 111, DHYG 112, DHYG 113, DHYG 115, DHYG 116, DHYG 118, DHYG 119. 

DHYG 115 HEAD AND NECK ANATOMY 2CR 

In this course students are introduced to structures of the head and neck and 

the oral cavity. The course focuses on the healthy, normal end of the health/ 

disease continuum and provides a foundation for further dental science study. 

Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hygiene program. Corequisites: DHYG 111, 

DHYG 112, DHYG 113, DHYG 114, DHYG 116, DHYG 118, DHYG 119. 

DHYG 116 RADIOLOGY 3CR 

This course introduces radiology as a diagnostic aid, and includes the concepts 

and principles of x-radiation, x-ray generation and radiation protection. 

Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hygiene program. 

DHYG 118 PERIODONTOLOGY I 2CR 

This course studies the function of the healthy, normal end of the health/ 

disease continuum of the periodontal structures. Prerequisite: Admission to 

the Dental Hygiene program. 

DHYG 119 TOOTH MORPHOLOGY 2CR 

Students are introduced to different aspects of the primary and secondary human 

dentition. Focuses on the healthy, normal end of the health/disease continuum 

and provides a foundation for further dental science study. Prerequisite: Admission 

to the Dental Hygiene program. 

DHYG 121 PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY 2CR 

This course introduces students to basic principles of dental diseases and 

conditions of the oral cavity. Students will learn concepts of preventive oral 

health, patient oral self-care, and ergonomics for the dental practitioner. 

Prerequisites: DHYG 111, DHYG 112, DHYG 113, DHYG 114, DHYG 115, DHYG 116, 

DHYG 118, DHYG 119. Corequisites: DHYG 122, DHYG 123, DHYG 124, 

DHYG 127, DHYG 137, DHYG 139. 

DHYG 122 DENTAL HYGIENE PRACTICE II 8CR 

This lecture and lab course is a continuation of Dental Hygiene Practice I. The 

concepts of teaching, learning, and problem solving are integrated into clinical 

practice. Prerequisites: DHYG 111, DHYG 112, DHYG 113, DHYG 114, DHYG 115, 

DHYG 116, DHYG 118, DHYG 119. Corequisites: DHYG 121, DHYG 123, DHYG 124, 


DHYG 123 RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY II 1CR 

This course is a continuation of DHYG 113, Restorative Dentistry I, and builds 

on previously introduced principles of restorative dentistry and corresponding 

armamentarium. Students learn additional dental hygiene skills related to the 

placement of amalgam, composite and temporary restorations. Prerequisites: 

DHYG 111, DHYG 112, DHYG 113, DHYG 114, DHYG 115, DHYG 116, DHYG 118, 

DHYG 119. Corequisites: DHYG 121, DHYG 122, DHYG 124, DHYG 127, DHYG 137, 

DHYG 139. 

DHYG 124 PRINCIPLES & ISSUES IN 

DENTAL HYGIENE II 

1CR 

This course introduces the student to concepts of research-based dental hygiene 

practice and health promotion. Principles of research are examined as a basis for 

the analysis and critique of professional literature. Students observe and report 

on a dental hygienist in private practice. Prerequisites: DHYG 111, DHYG 112, 

DHYG 113, DHYG 114, DHYG 115, DHYG 116, DHYG 118, DHYG 119. Corequisites: 



DHYG 127 HISTOLOGY AND EMBRYOLOGY 2CR 

In this course students broaden their focus of the health-disease continuum 

through the study of histology and embryology. Students study human 

development from conception to birth, with emphasis on structures of the 

head and neck. Prerequisites: DHYG 111, DHYG 112, DHYG 113, DHYG 114, 

DHYG 115, DHYG 116, DHYG 118, DHYG 119. Corequisites: DHYG 121, DHYG 122, 


DHYG 132 DENTAL HYGIENE PRACTICE III 7CR 

This lecture and lab course is a continuation of Dental Hygiene Practice 

II. Students expand their focus to include unhealthy and abnormal 

oral conditions and the special needs of patients in today’s diversified 

communities. Prerequisites: DHYG 121, DHYG 122, DHYG 123, DHYG 124, 


DHYG 136, DHYG 138. 

DHYG 133 RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY III 1CR 

This laboratory course builds on the skills introduced in Restorative Dentistry I 

and II. Students develop restorative dentistry skills by practicing on mannequins 

in preparation for patient clinics during the summer program. Prerequisites: 

DHYG 122, DHYG 123, DHYG 124, DHYG 125, DHYG 127, DHYG 139, DENT 126. 

DHYG 134 PRINCIPLES AND ISSUES IN 

DENTAL HYGIENE III 

2CR 

This course focuses on concepts of wellness and research-based dental hygiene 

practice. The student is introduced to the special needs of patients, dental 

specialties, and to the concept of multi-disciplinary health care consultations 

and referrals. Prerequisites: DHYG 121, DHYG 122, DHYG 123, DHYG 124, 



DHYG 135 COMMUNITY DENTAL HEALTH I 3CR 

Students study the health/disease continuum from the viewpoint of the 

community, basic concepts of community dental health, and the community 

dental health process of care model. Students examine multi-cultural issues and 

attitudes regarding dental care. Prerequisites: DHYG 121, DHYG 122, DHYG 123, 



DHYG 136 PHARMACOLOGY 2CR 

Students are introduced to general principles of pharmacology, including 

terminology, drug action and uses, physiological and therapeutic effects, 

classification, interactions, side effects, and oral manifestations. Drugs 

encountered in dentistry are emphasized. Prerequisites: DHYG 122, DHYG 123, 



DHYG 137 RADIOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION 2CR 

In this course students take and interpret radiographs on clinical patients to 

assist with the dental hygiene diagnosis. Prerequisites: DHYG 111, DHYG 112, 

DHYG 113, DHYG 114, DHYG 116, DHYG 118, DHYG 119. Corequisites: DHYG 121, 

DHYG 122, DHYG 123, DHYG 124, DHYG 127, DHYG 139. 

DHYG 138 PAIN CONTROL 2CR 

Students study topics pertinent to pain control in a dental office setting. General 

concepts of pain perception, pharmacology of pain control drugs, and nitrous 

oxide sedation are presented and discussed. Students learn to evaluate each 

client for appropriate pain control drug choices and/or techniques. Prerequisites: 

DHYG 121, DHYG 122, DHYG 123, DHYG 124, DHYG 127, DHYG 137, DHYG 139. 

Corequisites: DHYG 132, DHYG 133, DHYG 134, DHYG 135, DHYG 136. 

DHYG 139 PATHOLOGY I 2CR 

This course builds on the science foundation established in DHYG 118 and 

DHYG 127.The focus along the health/disease continuum shifts towards 

basic concepts of disease. General concepts of pathology and periodontal 

pathology are discussed. Prerequisites: DHYG 111, DHYG 112, DHYG 113, 

DHYG 114, DHYG 115, DHYG 116, DHYG 118, DENT 119. Corequisites: 


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DHYG 142 DENTAL HYGIENE PRACTICE IV 5CR 

This clinical course continues from the first year courses. Students participate 

in weekly seminars integrating values, knowledge and skills learned from other 

courses. Prerequisites: DHYG 132, DHYG 133, DHYG 134, DHYG 135, DHYG 136, 

DHYG 138. 

DHYG 143 RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY IV 1CR 

This laboratory course builds on the skills introduced in Restorative Dentistry I, II 

and III. Students develop restorative dentistry skills by practicing on mannequins 

in preparation for patient clinics during the fall program. Prerequisites: 


DHYG 145 COMMUNITY DENTAL HEALTH II 2CR 

In this course students concentrate on the implementation phase of their 

community health projects. Students will also begin their clinical procedures 

at extern rotations. Prerequisites: DHYG 132, DHYG 133, DHYG 134, DHYG 135, 


DHYG 212 DENTAL HYGIENE PRACTICE V 9CR 

This lecture and clinical course continues from the first year courses. Students 

expand their focus of practice to include more periodontally involved 

patients/clients. Emphasis is given to comprehensive dental hygiene care. 

Prerequisites: DHYG 142, DHYG 143, DHYG 145, DHYG 218. 

DHYG 213 RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY V 3CR 

In this course students provide restorative dentistry care to their clinical 

patients/clients. In addition, students incorporate the administration of local 

anesthesia and nitrous oxide. Prerequisites: DHYG 142, DHYG 143, DHYG 145, 

DHYG 218. 

DHYG 214 PRINCIPLES & ISSUES IV 2CR 

This course examines concepts introduced in the first year courses. The primary 

focus is on wellness in the aged and geriatric dental health. Communication 

skills relating to special needs patients, assertion and group dynamics are 

studied. Prerequisites: DHYG 142, DHYG 143, DHYG 145, DHYG 218. Corequisites: 


DHYG 215 COMMUNITY DENTAL HEALTH III 3CR 

Students are introduced to epidemiological concepts and trends, 

community health research, marketing strategies for community dental 

health education and promotion, and diversity issues in dentistry. 

Prerequisites: DHYG 142, DHYG 143, DHYG 145, DHYG 218 Corequisites: 


DHYG 218 PERIODONTOLOGY II 2CR 

This course builds on DHYG 118. The focus along the health/disease continuum 

shifts toward basic concepts of disease at the cellular level. The study of 

periodontics is broadened to include common periodontal pathologies and 

their microbiological basis. Prerequisites: DHYG 132, DHYG 133, DHYG 134, 

DHYG 135, DHYG 136, DHYG 138. Corequisites: DHYG 142, DHYG 143, DHYG 145 

DHYG 219 PATHOLOGY II 2CR 

This course builds on the first year dental science courses and continues to 

focus on aspects of the health/disease continuum. Topics covered include oral 

and periodontal pathologies. Prerequisites: DHYG 142, DHYG 143, DHYG 145, 

DHYG 218 Corequisites: DHYG 212, DHYG 213, DHYG 214, DHYG 215 

DHYG 222 DENTAL HYGIENE PRACTICE VI 10CR 

This lecture and clinical course is a continuation of Dental Hygiene Practice V. 

The student demonstrates competence with various procedures. Prerequisites: 

DHYG 212, DHYG 213, DHYG 214, DHYG 215, DHYG 219. Corequisites: DHYG 223, 


DHYG 223 RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY VI 3CR 

This course is a continuation of Restorative Dentistry V. Students are given 

opportunity to provide restorative dentistry care to clinical patients/clients, 

Prerequisites: DHYG 212, DHYG 213, DHYG 214, DHYG 215, DHYG 219. 

Corequisites: DHYG 222, DHYG 224, DHYG 225, DHYG 229. 

DHYG 224 PRINCIPLES & ISSUES V 2CR 

Course will cover career and educational opportunities, the employment 

process, licensure and continuing education requirements in Washington 

and across the U.S., and the role of practice standards for quality assurance. 



DHYG 225 COMMUNITY DENTAL HEALTH IV 3CR 

This course is a continuation of the previous community dental health 

courses. Students study global multi-cultural issues and concerns, and 

continue their clinical/health promotion community internship project. 



DHYG 229 PATHOLOGY III 2CR 

Disease aspects of the health/disease continuum are further explored through 

the continuing study of Oral Pathology and periodontics. Advanced concepts 

of immunology are presented. Case studies help students prepare for their 

presentations of clinical cases in the spring quarter. Prerequisites: DHYG 212, 



DHYG 232 DENTAL HYGIENE PRACTICE VII 10CR 

This course continues from Dental Hygiene Practice VI and gives the student 

the opportunity to utilize knowledge and skills learned in previous courses. 

Prerequisite: DHYG 222, DHYG 223, DHYG 224, DHYG 225, DHYG 229. 

DHYG 233 RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY VII 2CR 

This course provides the student with clinical opportunities to demonstrate 

competence in restorative dental hygiene services including the application 

of amalgam and composite restorations. Prerequisite: DHYG 222, DHYG 223, 


DHYG 234 PRINCIPLES AND ISSUES IN 

DENTAL HYGIENE VI 

1CR 

This course continues from DHYG 224 and focuses on dental and dental hygiene 

professional issues and trends. Students discuss employment issues and prepare 

for job placement. Prerequisites: DHYG 222, DHYG 223, DHYG 224, DHYG 225, 

DHYG 229. Corequisites: DHYG 232, DHYG 233, DHYG 235, DHYG 239. 

DHYG 235 COMMUNITY DENTAL HEALTH V 1CR 

Students continue providing clinical services to special populations at 

various extern sites using knowledge and skills developed in previous 

community dental health courses. Prerequisites: DHYG 222, DHYG 223, 


DHYG 239 PATHOLOGY IV 1CR 

This course provides an opportunity for students to synthesize knowledge 

developed in previous dental science courses, particularly in periodontics 

and oral pathology. Students present a research project and complete a 

professional portfolio. Prerequisites: DHYG 222, DHYG 223, DHYG 224, 

DHYG 225, DHYG 229. Corequisites: DHYG 232, DHYG 233, DHYG 234, 

DHYG 235. 

DHYG 240 LOCAL ANESTHESIA FOR 

LICENSED DENTAL HYGIENISTS 

2CR 

This course is designed to fulfill the requirements of Local Anesthesia 

Instruction set forth by the Washington Revised Code 18.29 for Dental 

Hygienists. In this course, the student is instructed in the techniques 

and usage of local anesthesia administration and nitrous oxide sedation. 

Additionally, the pharmacology of the drugs administered, their interactions 

with other medications, emergency procedures, and the review of anatomy 

and physiology of the head and neck will be covered. Prerequisite: Graduate 

from an accredited Dental Hygiene School, successful completion of the 

National Board for Dental Hygienists. 

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DHYG 241 RESTORATIVE EXPANDED DUTIES 4CR 

This course is designed to fulfill the requirements of instruction in Restorative 

Dentistry for the Dental Hygienist set forth by the Washington Revised Code 

18.29. In this course, the students will learn/review dental anatomy, occlusion, 

dental materials for restorative dentistry, isolation techniques, and sealant 

application. Additionally, the student will be instructed in amalgam placing, 

carving and finishing, and composite placing and finishing. Prerequisite: 

Graduate from an accredited Dental Hygiene School, successful completion of 

the National Board for Dental Hygienists. 

EASL 010 ESL ORIENTATION 1CR 

This course is for students who took the ESL placement test and plan to enroll 

in the English as a Second Language program at Lake Washington Institute of 

Technology. Prerequisites: CASAS ESL appraisal and instructor’s permission. 

EASL 015 BEGINNING ESL LITERACY 1-12CR 

This course is for students beginning to study English as a second language. It 

teaches survival English, with a focus on speaking and listening. Prerequisite: 

Appropriate placement score. 

EASL 016 LOW BEGINNING ESL 1-12CR 

This course continues teaching basic functional English but has an increasing 

emphasis on beginning reading and writing. Prerequisite: EASL 015 or 


EASL 017 BEGINNING ENGLISH 

LANGUAGE CIVICS 

3CR 

This content-based class familiarizes beginning ESL students with campus and 

community resources and the concept of civic participation. All four language 

skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) are addressed. 

EASL 018 INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH 

LANGUAGE CIVICS 

3CR 

This content-based class familiarizes students with the basic notions of US 

government, history, and the concept of civic participation, while providing 

numerous debate topics. 

EASL 024 WORKPLACE COMMUNICATIONS I 1-8CR 

This course is designed to improve workplace communication for beginning 

level ESL and ABE students. Topics will include beginning phonics and 

pronunciation, helpful reading techniques for the workplace, interpretation 

of safety procedures, general work procedures. Prerequisite: Appropriate 

placement test score. 

EASL 025 WORKPLACE COMMUNICATIONS II 1-8CR 

This course is designed to improve workplace communication for intermediate 

ESL and ABE students. Topics will include the interpretation of work-related 

vocabulary, safety procedures, handbooks, charts, performance reviews and 

benefits. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test score. 

EASL 028 ACCENT CORRECTION 1 1CR 

This independent-study class is intended for intermediate ESL learners. 

Students will practice different vowel sounds through various types 

of pronunciation exercises at both word and connected speech levels. 

Prerequisite: EASL 030 or equivalent placement score. 

EASL 029 ESL ACCENT CORRECTION II 1-5CR 


Students will practice different consonant sounds through various types 

of pronunciation exercises at both word and connected speech levels. 

Prerequisite: EASL 030 or equivalent placement test score. 

EASL 030 HIGH BEGINNING ESL 1-15CR 

In this course students will practice and improve communication skills with an 

equal emphasis on listening, speaking, reading and writing. Prerequisite: EASL 

016 or equivalent placement score. 


EASL 032 COMPUTER-ASSISTED ESL 

READING AND WRITING 

1-6CR 

ESL students improve language skills while developing keyboarding and 

computer literacy skills. This course supports student transition into I-BEST 

coursework in Business and Information Technology. Prerequisite: EASL 015 or 

equivalent CASAS placement. Corequisites: EASL 016, or EASL 030, or EASL 040. 

EASL 035 ESL WORLD OF WORK II 10CR 

This course is intended to provide students with proficiency in English as a second 

language and Adult Basic Education skills necessary to function in the American 

workplace. The course covers basic English as a second language competencies 

such as listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and specific competencies in 

language and culture for the workplace. In addition, students develop basic word 

processing skills. Prerequisite: English as a Second Language State of Washington 

Core Competencies Level 2, Refugee Status. 

EASL 038 CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION 3CR 

This course is for ESL students who qualify and intend to apply for US 

Citizenship. Prerequisite: EASL 016 and instructor permission. 

EASL 040 LOW INTERMEDIATE ESL 1-15CR 

Students continue improving their communication skills with an emphasis on 

reading and writing to enhance their participation in the community and on 

the job. Prerequisite: EASL 030 or equivalent placement score. 

EASL 042 ESL WRITING FUNDAMENTALS 1-9CR 

Teaches organization/other aspects of the writing process integrated with 

grammar, reading, and critical thinking skills. Prerequisite: EASL 030 or 


EASL 050 HIGH INTERMEDIATE ESL 1-15CR 

Students will practice and improve communication skills to function 

effectively in various life situations and to explore program opportunities. 

Prerequisite: EASL 040 or equivalent placement score. 

EASL 053 HEALTHCARE BRIDGE I 6CR 

This course is designed to assist ESL students in their transition into Allied 

Health Programs, by offering language instruction in the context of Health/ 

Healthcare. Prerequisite: Completion of level 4 or equivalent placement scores 

and interest in one of the Allied Health Programs at LWIT. 

EASL 055 TECHNICAL INTEGRATED ESL 


1-5CR 

Improve spelling of technical/industry specific vocabulary; use vocabulary 

in sentences and descriptive and narrative paragraphs while working on 

sentence structure and basic grammar. Prerequisite: EASL 040 or equivalent 

placement test score. 

EASL 056 TECHNICAL INTEGRATED ESL 


1-5CR 

Improve pronunciation of technical/industry specific vocabulary; use such 

vocabulary in sentences while working on stress and intonation. Practice 

describing a process and reporting problems. Prerequisite: EASL 040 or 

equivalent placement test score. 

EASL 057 ESL WRITING HIGH/INTERMEDIATE 3CR 

This online class improves reading and writing skills through learning and 

practicing new grammar and writing topics. Assignments are based on online 

reading texts. Prerequisite: EASL 040 or equivalent placement score. 

EASL 060 CONNECT WITH ENGLISH 1CR 

In this independent-study course, students will practice listening and writing 

skills, and some basic grammatical structures to complement or prepare for 

regular ESL classes. Prerequisite: EASL 030 or equivalent placement score. 

EASL 062 WRITING IMPROVEMENT 1CR 


Students will work on their writing at the sentence level and then at the 

paragraph level, while reviewing and practicing grammatical structures and 

relationships. Prerequisite: EASL 030 or equivalent placement score. 

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EASL 064 ESL WORKSKILLS 1CR 

This is an independent-study course designed to improve the language skills 

necessary to function well in an American workplace setting. Prerequisite: 

Concurrent enrollment in EASL 030 or EASL 040 or current employment. 

EASL 065 ADVANCED ESL 1-15CR 

In this course, students will continue improving communication skills in 

listening, speaking, reading and writing to prepare them for transitioning into 

college programs. Prerequisite: EASL 050 or equivalent placement. 

EASL 066 ESL CHILD CARE APPLICATIONS 3CR 

This course is exclusively for students who qualify and enroll in the I-BEST Early 

Childhood Education Assistant Teacher Certificate of Completion. It addresses 

industry specific vocabulary and language skills covered in the technical 

courses (ECEM 111, ECEM 112, and ECEM 113. Prerequisite: EASL 030 or 

equivalent CASAS placement. Corequisite: ECEM 111, ECEM 112, ECEM 113. 

EASL 070 ESL COMPUTER APPLICATIONS I 1-3CR 

Improve pronunciation, spelling, and meaning of Windows, Word, 

Excel,Internet vocabulary and use Microsoft programs to write and edit 

sentences, paragraphs, and business letters. Prerequisite: EASL 040 or 

equivalent placement. 

EASL 072 ESL COMPUTER APPLICATIONS II 1-3CR 

Improve pronunciation, spelling, and meaning of Access and PowerPoint 

vocabulary and use computers to write paragraphs, cover letters, resumes and 

presentations. Job search techniques will also be covered. Prerequisite: EASL 

040 or equivalent placement. 

EASL 074 ESL TRANSPORTATION 

APPLICATIONS I 

1-3CR 

This course is exclusively for ESL students who qualify and enroll in the I-BEST 

General Service Technician certificate of completion. It addresses industry 

specific vocabulary and language skills covered in the first term technical 

courses (TRAN 110, TRAN 112, TRAN 113, and TRAN 125). Prerequisite: 

Completion of EASL 030 or equivalent placement, and instructor permission. 

EASL 076 ESL TRANSPORTATION 

APPLICATIONS II 

1-3CR 

This course is exclusively for ESL students enrolled in the I-BEST General 

Service Technician certificate of completion. It addresses industry specific 

vocabulary and language skills covered in the second term technical courses 

(AUTO 120 and AUTO 124). Prerequisite: EASL 074. 

EASL 077 ESL ACCOUNTING APPLICATIONS I 3CR 

This course is exclusively for ESL students who qualify and enroll in the I-BEST 

Accounting Assistant Certificate of Completion. It addresses industry specific 

vocabulary and language skills covered in the first term technical courses 

(ACCT 111, ACCT 112, and BAS 101. Prerequisite: EASL 040 or equivalent 

placement scores and instructor permission. 

EASL 078 EASL ACCOUNTING APPLICATIONS II 3CR 

This course is exclusively for ESL students who are enrolled in the second term of 

the I-BEST Accounting Assistant Certificate of Completion. It addresses specific 


(BAS 112 and ACCT 210). Prerequisite: EASL 077. 

EASL 079 EASL ACCOUNTING APPLICATIONS III 3CR 

This course is exclusively for ESL students who are enrolled in the third term of 

the I-BEST Accounting Assistant Certificate of Completion. It addresses specific 

vocabulary and language skills covered in the third term technical courses 

(ACCT 220 and ACCT 105) as well as employment skills. Prerequisite: EASL 078. 

EASL 080 ESL/ABED COLLEGE TRANSITION 1-3CR 

This course assists ESL/ABED student transition into technical programs. It is 

comprised of five modules - Reading and Study Skills, College Orientation, 

College Oral Communication, Grammar, and Digital Literacy. Students can take 

any module or combination of modules according to their needs, skills, and 

availability. Prerequisite: EASL 030 or equivalent placement score. 

EASL 082 ESL WEB APPLICATIONS 3CR 

This course is exclusively for ESL/ABE students who qualify and enroll in the 

I-BEST Web Maintenance Certificate of Completion. It addresses industry 

specific vocabulary and language skills covered in the ITAD and MMDP courses 

that are part of this certificate. Prerequisites: Completion of EASL 070 and 


EASL 085 ESL ENERGY TECHNOLOGY 

APPLICATIONS I 

1-4CR 

This course is exclusively for ESL/ABED students who qualify and enroll in the 

I-BEST Bio-Energy Certificate of Completion and/or the Energy Technology 

Certificate of Completion. It addresses industry specific vocabulary and 

language skills covered in the first term technical courses (ETEC 110, ETEC 120, 

and ETEC 121) Prerequisites: Completion of EASL 040 or equivalent placement 

scores and instructor permission. 


APPLICATIONS II 

1-4CR 

This course is exclusively for ESL/ABED students who are enrolled in the 

second term of the I-BEST Bio-Energy Certificate of Completion and/or 

the Energy Technology Certificate of Completion and/or the first term of 

the Industrial Laboratory Certificate of Completion. It addresses specific 


(ETEC 122, STEC 200, STEC 220). 


APPLICATIONS III 

1-4CR 

This course is exclusively for ESL/ABED students who are enrolled in the 

third term of the I-BEST Energy Technology Certificate of Completion and/ 

or the Industrial Laboratory Certificate of Completion. It addresses specific 

vocabulary and language skills covered in the third term technical courses 

(ETEC 123, STEC 221, STEC 225). 

ECED 122 CREATIVE ACTIVITIES 5CR 

This course focuses on the development of activities and interest centers to 

enhance creativity using art, construction, sensory, large motor, block and 

dramatic play. This course also includes an introduction to selecting behavioral 

objectives and activity planning. Students develop a portfolio. Prerequisites: 

ABED 46, ABED 040 or MATH 070. 

ECED 125 MATH AND SCIENCE 5CR 

This course focuses on the study of basic math and science concepts including 

classification, comparison, ordering, measuring, counting, one to one 

correspondence, and problem solving techniques. Students explore principles/ 

methods of introduction of concepts through practice. Prerequisites: ABED 046, 

ABED 040 or MATH 070. 

ECED 212 STAFF/PROGRAM MANAGEMENT 5CR 

Students develop a staff operations manual and personnel policies manual. 

The course includes the study of the procedures for staff development, 

in-service training, progressive discipline, and staff evaluations. Prerequisites: 

ABED 046, ABED 040 or MATH 070. Corequisite: ECED 215. 

ECED 215 CAPSTONE PRACTICUM 2CR 

In this course students will plan and implement a two-week curriculum. Students 

will work collaboratively with lab partner/lead teacher to create the environment 

and assess the activity planning. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. 

ECED& 105 INTRO TO EARLY 

CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 

5CR 

This course explores the foundations of early childhood education. Students 

examine theories defining the field, issues and trends, best practices, and 

program models. In addition students observe children, professionals, 

and programs in action. Prerequisites: ABED 046, ABED 040 or MATH 070. 

Corequisites: ECED& 120. 

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ECED& 107 HEALTH, SAFETY AND NUTRITION 5CR 

In this course students develop knowledge and skills to ensure good health, 

nutrition, and safety of children in group care and education programs. 

They learn to recognize the signs of abuse and neglect, responsibilities for 

mandated reporting, and available community resources. Prerequisites: 


ECED& 120 PRACTICUM – 

NURTURING RELATIONSHIPS 

2CR 

In this course students will apply best practices for engaging in nurturing 

relationships with children. In addition, students will focus on keeping 

children healthy and safe while promoting growth and development. 

Prerequisites: ABED 046, ABED 040 or MATH 070. Corequisites: ECED& 105. 

ECED& 132 INFANT AND TODDLERS – 

NURTURING CAREGIVING 

3CR 

Examine the unique developmental needs of infants and toddlers. Study the 

role of the caregiver, relationships with families, developmentally appropriate 

practices, nurturing environments for infants and toddlers, and culturally 

relevant care. Prerequisites: ABED 046, ABED 040 or MATH 070. 

ECED& 134 FAMILY CHILD CARE 3CR 

Learn the basics of home/family child care program management. Topics 

include: licensing requirements; business management; relationship building; 

health, safety, & nutrition; guiding behavior and; promoting growth & 

development. Prerequisites: ABED 046, ABED 040 or MATH 070. 

ECED& 139 ADMINISTRATION OF 

EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS 

3CR 

In this course students will learn administrative skills required to develop, open, 

operate, manage and assess early childhood education and care programs. 

In addition, students will explore techniques and resources available for 

Washington State licensing and NAEYC standard compliance. Prerequisites: 


ECED& 160 CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT 5CR 

This course is an investigation of learning theory and its relationship to 

curriculum development for young children. Students will focus on methods 

for planning and evaluating developmentally appropriate curriculum 

to facilitate development based on the needs and interest of children. 

Prerequisite: ABED 046, ABED 040 or MATH 070. 

ECED& 170 ENVIRONMENTS 

3CR 

This course focuses on the adult’s role in designing, evaluating, and improving 

indoor and outdoor environments which ensure quality learning, nurturing 

experiences, and optimizes the development of young children. Prerequisite: 


ECED& 180 LANGUAGE AND 

LITERACY DEVELOPMENT 

3CR 

This course focuses on teaching strategies for language acquisition and 

literacy skill development examined at each developmental stage (birth-age 

8) through the four interrelated areas of speaking, listening, writing, and 

reading. Prerequisite: ABED 046, ABED 040 or MATH 070. 

ECED& 190 OBSERVATION AND ASSESSMENT 3CR 

In this course students will practice collecting and presenting observational 

data of children, teaching practices, and learning centers in an early childhood 

setting. Students will also practice reflection techniques, summarizing 

conclusions, and communicating findings. Prerequisite: ABED 046, ABED 040 

or MATH 070. 

ECON& 201 MICRO ECONOMICS 5CR 

Examines the market economy including consumer demand, production, 

exchange, the price system, resource allocation and the role of government 

in the economy. Students analyze resource and income distribution, 

assess consumer and business behavior, and evaluate price determination 

and production cost. Prerequisites: MATH 098 or MATH 099, ENGL 100, or 



ECON& 202 MACRO ECONOMICS 5CR 

This is an introductory course emphasizing how the markets operate from 

the big (macro) picture. The course covers measurement of economic 

performance, national income accounting, aggregate supply and demand, 

fiscal policy, money creation/Federal Reserve system, monetary policy, 

inflation and unemployment. Prerequisites: MATH 070 or ABED 040, ENGL 092 

or ENGL 093, or equivalent placement scores. 

EDUC 135 MASTER ADVISING 1CR 

The Master Advising course provides faculty and staff with the core skills 

necessary to advise students toward the successful completion of their 

certificate or degree program and overcome any barriers along the way. 

EDUC 201 TEACHING & FACILITATING 

LEARNING LEVEL I 

3CR 

New instructors create a variety of documents used in teaching including syllabi, 

course schedules, attendance sheets, etc. Student/instructors will gain a working 

knowledge of the special vocabulary used in the education field. Student/ 

instructors will design lesson plans, learning activities, and assessments, and 

gain an understanding of how all teaching and assessment efforts should be 

aligned to work together toward creating successful teaching. 

EDUC 202 DEVELOPING & 

REVIEWING PROGRAMS 

3CR 

Create, review and/or modify program plans and approve core and support 

program coursework and assessments working with program advisory 

committee and accreditation standards. 

EDUC 206 TEACHING AND FACILITATING 

LEARNING LEVEL II 

Instructor-learners will further examine and fine tune multiple modes of 

instruction beyond those in Level 1. Prerequisite: EDUC 201. 

3CR 

EDUC 211 PLANNING FOR INSTRUCTION 3CR 

Students plan for the delivery of adult instruction by developing the skills 

required to create, evaluate or modify a program/course. 

EDUC 215 BEST PRACTICES IN 

DISTANCE LEARNING 

3CR 

Faculty learn how to use distance learning tools more effectively to design and 

develop distance learning courses that deliver the same quality of instruction 

as the traditional classroom. The pedagogical implications of new technology 

and tools are emphasized. 

EDUC 216 ASSESSMENT AS LEARNING 5CR 

Students will design and develop assessments to be integrated into the 

learning process, including performance-based and portfolio assessments. 

EDUC 235 EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES 

IN HIGHER EDUCATION 

2CR 

An exploration of emerging technology tools to enhance learning, 

collaborative work, and the integration of technology into the curriculum. 


EDUC 241 DIGITAL INSTRUCTION I: 

THE LEARNING PLATFORM 

1CR 

This course prepares higher education instructors to build a web-enhanced, 

blended, or fully online course, using the basic functions and features of an 

enterprise learning platform, or Learning Management System (LMS). The 

course introduces good practices for quality design and teaching online. 

Prerequisite: Students should currently be teaching or preparing to teach in 

higher education. Coursework includes activities that require familiarity with 

online tools, such as web browsers and email. 

EDUC& 115 CHILD DEVELOPMENT 5CR 

In this course students build a functional understanding of the foundations of 

child development, prenatal to age eleven. Students observe and document 

physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children, reflective 

of cross cultural and global perspectives. Prerequisites: ABED 046, ABED 040 

or MATH 070. 

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EDUC& 130 GUIDING BEHAVIOR 3CR 

In this course students examine the principles and theories promoting social 

competence in young children and creating safe learning environments. 

Students also develop skills promoting effective interactions, providing 

positive individual guidance, and enhancing group experiences. Prerequisites: 


EDUC& 136 SCHOOL AGE CARE 3CR 

In this course students develop skills to provide developmentally appropriate 

and culturally relevant activities and care, specifically: preparing the 

environment, implementing curriculum, building relationships, guiding 

academic/social skill development, and community outreach. Prerequisites: 


EDUC& 150 CHILD, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY 3CR 

In this course students integrate the family and community contexts in which a 

child develops. Students also explore cultures and demographics of families in 

society, community resources, strategies for involving families in the education 

of their child, and tools for effective communication. Prerequisites: ABED 046, 


EDUC& 205 INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION 5CR 

This course provides an introduction to the field of K-12 education, designed 

to serve the needs of those considering a career in, and those interested in a 

better understanding of the educational system. This course includes 33 hours 

of a required, supervised placement in an elementary, middle or high school. 

Prerequisites: ABED 046, ABED 040 or MATH 070. 

ELEC 110 INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS I 

(SURVEY COURSE) 

6CR 

Electronics impacts all of our lives, this complete introduction to basic Electricity/ 

electronics principles with an emphasis on hands-on application of theory 

provides a solid foundation to anyone in the “ high-tech” workforce. A good look 

into how these electronics products really work. Prerequisites: MATH 080 and 

ENGL 093 or instructor permission. 

ELEC 111 COMPUTER LITERACY FOR 

ELECTRONICS PROFESSIONALS 

2CR 

An introductory course, which develops an understanding of basic computer 

operations as they pertain to the electronics technical professional. Hardware 

and basic software applications are studied as well as industry specific 

software applications. Basic computer operations are studied. 

ELEC 113 CAREER PLANNING 

AND LEADERSHIP I 

2CR 

Focus on career objectives for the diverse electronics industry, leadership/ 

team skills, customer relations, occupational safety, hazardous material 

regulations, hiring practices and techniques, and workplace ethics unique to 

the electronics industry. 

ELEC 114 ELECTRONICS TESTING PROCESSES 

AND TECHNIQUES I 

2CR 

A practical study of techniques and methods of basic electrical testing and 

parameter measurement. Component identification, technical methodology 

and practices that are utilized throughout the electronics industry are studied. 

Testing emphasis is on portable hand-held electronic test equipment, 

including VOMs and DMMs. Prerequisites: MATH 080, ENGL 093, or equivalent 

placement scores, or instructor permission. Corequisite: ELEC 110. 

ELEC 115 ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING 

TESTING TECHNIQUES I 

5CR 

Introduction to techniques and methods of fabrication that are utilized 

throughout the electronics industry. Basic manual electronic manufacturing 

techniques, safety procedures, and shop practices and techniques are explored, as 

well as proper hand tool selection, care and utilization. Prerequisites: MATH 080, 

ENGL 093, or equivalent placement scores, or instructor permission. 

ELEC 116 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMABLE 

LOGIC CONTROLLERS 

5CR 

Due to industry shift students will be familiarized with PLCs and learn 

Automated Manufacturing techniques and practices used to keep these 

machines operational. Prerequisite: ELEC 110 or instructor permission. 

ELEC 120 INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS II 6CR 

Continuation of the Introduction to Electronics course in which 

semiconductors circuits both analog and digital electronics are explored. A 

variety of hands-on lab activities with applications enforce the classroom 

learning. Prerequisite: ELEC 110. 

ELEC 126 ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING 

TESTING TECHNIQUES II 

5CR 

Introduction to surface mount techniques and advanced methods of 

fabrication that are utilized throughout the electronics industry. Basic manual 

electronic manufacturing techniques, safety procedures and shop practices 

and techniques are explored, as well as proper hand tool selection, care and 

utilization. Prerequisite: ELEC 115. 

ELEC 130 ELECTRICITY & ELECTRONICS 6CR 

Fundamentals of physics as it relates to electricity and electronics are studied. 

Basic DC/AC theory including basic and intermediate circuit identification and 

analysis are explored. Prerequisite: ELEC 120. 

ELEC 137 INTRODUCTION TO SEMI 

AND ANALOG 

5CR 

An introductory study of basic semiconductor theory as it applies to 

electronics applications. Basic PN junctions through operational amplifier 

configurations and applications are explored. Prerequisite: ELEC 130 or 


ELEC 197 ELECTRONICS CAPSTONE – 

CERTIFICATE LEVEL 

5CR 

All students are required to complete a capstone project prior to graduation 

as a final check of competency. Details are negotiated between the instructor 

and student to best fit the students’ individual area of interest within the field. 

This course is to be taken the final quarter of a certificate program. Prerequisite: 


ELEC 211 DIGITAL ELECTRONICS 6CR 

This course covers an introduction to logic fundamentals, numbering systems, 

codes, gates, truth tables, DeMorgan’s theorems, basic Boolean theorems, 

combination logic circuits. The course combines lecture sessions with intensive 

hands-on lab experiments. 

ELEC 213 CAREER PLAN & LEADERSHIP II 2CR 

Continuation of ELEC 113. Focus on continued development of career objectives 

for the electronics industry including leadership/team skills, occupational safety, 

hazardous material regulations, hiring practices and techniques, and workplace 

ethics. Prerequisite: ELEC 113. 

ELEC 214 TROUBLESHOOTING 

ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS 

4CR 

Covers troubleshooting techniques in a wide variety of circuits found in 

electronic systems. DC and AC voltage analysis are used to troubleshoot to 

component level in power supplies, bipolar/FET audio and RF amplifiers, 

oscillators, and op-amp circuits. Prerequisite: ELEC 137 or instructor permission. 

ELEC 216 MECHATRONICS 4CR 

Continuation of SOLID-STATE I. Covers AC analysis of bipolar small-signal 

transistors, including computer modeling of circuits. DC/AC analysis of large-signal 

amplifiers is also included. The course combines lecture sessions with intensive 

hands-on lab experiments. Prerequisite: ELEC 215 or instructor permission. 

ELEC 217 DATA ACQUISITION & ANALYSIS 5CR 

Course exposes students to data acquisition principles involving monitoring 

and/or controlling signals with a computer in a scientific, testing, or 

manufacturing environment. Students gain experience in real-world data 

acquisition applications. Prerequisites: ELEC 114, ELEC 137. 

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ELEC 221 FCC/CET PREPARATION 1CR 

This course is designed to aid the electronics student to pass the FCC “General 

Radiotelephone” license exam (FCC Element I and III). Also covered are topics 

covered in the CET “Associate” level exam enabling students to be certified by 

ETA, International. Both the FCC and CET license examinations are offered at 

Lake Washington Institute of Technology for additional fees. See instructor for 

details. Prerequisite: ELEC 224 or instructor permission. 

ELEC 223 COMMUNICATION ELECTRONICS 5CR 

This course is an introduction to electronic communications covering topics 

on electrical noise, AM/FM modulation and demodulation techniques, 

transmission lines, electromagnetic wave propagation, antenna systems, 

and basic fiber optic techniques. The course combines lecture sessions with 

intensive hands-on lab experiments. Prerequisite: ELEC 225. 

ELEC 224 ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS 5CR 

Course covers DC/AC analysis of basic FET devices with DC/AC amplifier analysis 

and a study of the thyristor family. Computer modeling of FET amplifiers is 

used to enhance understanding. Also includes a study of frequency effects 

on amplifier operation, and a study of oscillator and regulated power supply 

circuits. This course teaches to the global outcome of Information and Technical 

Literacy. Prerequisite: ELEC 137 or instructor permission. 

ELEC 225 LINEAR CIRCUITS 5CR 

Course covers basic and advanced topics on differential amplifiers and op-amp IC 

circuits. Op-amp negative feedback is covered. Also includes the study of several 

selected linear and non-linear op-amp circuits, including active filters. Prerequisite: 

ELEC 224 or instructor permission. 

ELEC 226 INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMATION/ 

ELECTROMECHANICAL 

4CR 

Operation and maintenance of an Automated Manufacturing Cell is explored, 

with plenty of hands on experience. Prerequisite: ELEC 216. 

ELEC 232 DIGITAL ELECTRONICS LAB 6CR 

Students apply previously studied theory and circuits in the planning, 

development and prototyping of a digital system. 

The digital system developed will have a direct application to 

an identified branch of the electronics industry. Prerequisites: 

ELEC 211 and ELEC 237 or instructor permission. 

ELEC 233 IPC-A-610 CERTIFICATION 

PROGRAM 

5CR 

Attain this coveted industry based Electronics certification. This training and 

certification has immediate recognition, legitimacy and value throughout the 

electronics industry. This certification will demonstrate your commitment to 

customer requirements and greatly assist any company dedicated to ISO-9000 or 

other quality assurance initiatives. Prerequisite: ELEC 126 or instructor permission. 

ELEC 234 IPC/WHMA-A-620 

CERTIFICATION PROGRAM 

5CR 

Attain this internationally recognized industry based Electronics certification 

that has immediate recognition, legitimacy and value throughout the 

electronics industry. This certification includes many aspects of cable and 

harness fabrication. Candidates must meet IPC requirements to attain 

certification. Students are required to pass the IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification to 

receive a passing grade. Prerequisite: ELEC 126 or instructor permission. 

ELEC 237 INTRO TO MICROPROCESSORS 

& MICROCONTROLLERS 

5CR 

Introduces the microcontroller and its applications. Students learn how 

to program, analyze, troubleshoot, interface, and design electronic 

systems based on micro-technology, including industrial, consumer, and 

microcomputer systems. Prerequisite: ELEC 211. 

ELEC 239 PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD 

LAYOUT AND DESIGN 

6CR 

Introduction to Printed Circuit Board Layout and Schematic capture. Students 

will modify and create libraries from part datasheets and use them to create 

schematics and layout PCB’s for various circuits. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. 


ELEC 297 ELECTRONICS CAPSTONE, 

DEGREE LEVEL 

4CR 

Capstone course for 200 Level electronics classes and degrees. All students are 

required to complete a capstone project prior to graduation as a final check of 

competency. Exact details are negotiated between the instructor and student to 

best fit the students’ individual area of interest within the field. This course is to be 

taken the final quarter of a degree program. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. 

ENG 131 MATERIALS AND 

MANUFACTURING PROCESSES 

5CR 

An introduction to engineering material properties such as yield stress, 

elasticity and conductivity; characteristics of commonly used materials such 

as steel, aluminum and plastic; and manufacturing techniques appropriate to 

these and other materials. Prerequisite: ENGL 093 Corequisite: MATH 131. 

ENG 132 MECHANICS – STATICS 

AND DYNAMICS 

5CR 

This course is designed to provide a thorough grounding in statics (the 

study of objects in a state of equilibrium or rest) and dynamics (the study of 

objects in motion). Prerequisite: ENG 131. Corequisite: MATH 132. 

ENG 133 ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS 5CR 

This course covers circuit analysis - both DC and AC - applicable to a wide range 

of engineering problems, and is the basis for the study of more advanced topics 

in electrical engineering and electronics. Prerequisite: ENG 132. Corequisite: 

MATH 133. 

ENG 134 ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS 5CR 

This course covers analog and digital applications, and looks at two common 

forms of electronic systems - amplifiers and microprocessors. Prerequisite: 

ENG 133. Corequisite: MATH 134. 

ENG 199 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 

INDEPENDENT STUDY 

1-6CR 

A theoretical and/or experimental investigation into a research or design topic 

related to engineering technology. Students meet in person with an instructor 

and agree to an appropriate course of study to conduct an independent 

investigation of an industry-related problem. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. 

Students registering for independent study must submit, at or before 

registration, a description and timetable for completion, signed by both the 

instructor supervising the independent study and the student. 

ENG 221 FLUID MECHANICS 

AND HEAT TRANSFER 

5CR 

This course provides an understanding of how fluids behave; and will cover 

the three methods of heat transfer commonly found in engineering systems - 

conduction, convection, and thermal radiation. Prerequisite: ENG 134. 

ENG 222 ENGINEERING DESIGN 5CR 

This course introduces the stages of the design process, and exposes students 

to CAD (computer-aided design), CAE (computer-aided engineering), and EDA 

(electronic design automation) tools. Prerequisite: ENG 221. 

ENG 290 ENGINEERING 

TECHNOLOGY CAPSTONE 

5CR 

Students may choose to complete a capstone project prior to graduation 

as a final check of competency. Details are negotiated between the 

instructor and the student to best fit the student’s individual area of 

interest within the field. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. 

ENG 299 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 

INDEPENDENT STUDY 2 

1-6CR 

A theoretical and/or experimental investigation into a research or design topic 

related to engineering technology. Students meet in person with an instructor 

and agree to an appropriate course of study to conduct an independent 

investigation of an industry-related problem. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. 

Students registering for independent study must submit, at or before 

registration, a description and timetable for completion, signed by both the 

instructor supervising the independent study and the student. 

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ENGL 065 SPELLING IMPROVEMENT 1-2CR 

In this course students will work with an instructor to complete an 

independent self-study program designed to improve spelling proficiency. 

This course will help students sound out new words by applying basic phonic 

principles, provide practice in applying four basic spelling rules, and introduce 

techniques for memorizing words that are not spelled entirely by sound. 

Individual instruction and testing will be given on all the major rules and 

concepts in this course. Prerequisite: ASC instructor permission. 

ENGL 067 VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT 1-3CR 

In this course students will work with an instructor to complete an 

independent self-study program designed to increase their vocabulary. This 

course will help students learn new words through the application of basic 

learning principles, context cues, association, and inference. Vocabulary 

Development carefully leads the student from easier to harder words, 

exercises and quizzes. Individual instruction and testing will be provided 

throughout the course. Prerequisite: ASC instructor permission. 

ENGL 092 READING IMPROVEMENT 5CR 

This course presents reading strategies and techniques to improve 

understanding of written materials. Instruction is provided in reading rate and 

comprehension, vocabulary development, and paragraph writing. The skills 

developed in these courses are prerequisite to English 100. Prerequisite: ABED 046, 

or equivalent placement score, or instructor permission. 

ENGL 093 BEGINNING ENGLISH 5CR 

Instruction in basic sentence grammar and the essentials of writing sentences and 

paragraphs; an introduction to essays. Review of study skills necessary for college 

success also provided. Prerequisite: ABED 046 or equivalent placement score. 

ENGL 093A WRITING IMPROVEMENT 5CR 

This course presents basic sentence grammar, the essentials of writing sentences 

and paragraphs, and an introduction to essays. 093A is intended for native 

speakers of English. 093B is intended for non-native English Speakers. The skills 

developed in these courses are prerequisite to English 100. Prerequisite: ABED 046 

or equivalent placement test score or instructor permission. 

ENGL 093B BEGINNING ENGLISH – ESL 5CR 

This course presents basic sentence grammar, the essentials of writing sentences 

and paragraphs, and an introduction to essays. 093A is intended for native 

speakers of English. 093B is intended for non-native English speakers. The skills 

developed in these courses are prerequisite to English 100. Prerequisite: ABED 046 

or equivalent placement test score or instructor permission. 

ENGL 095 LANGUAGE MECHANICS 1CR 

Covers language mechanics, including capitalization, grammar and usage, 

punctuation, and spelling. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score. 

ENGL 096 THE GRAMMAR OF WRITING 1CR 

Covers more advanced grammar and writing skills, including a review of 

language mechanics, plus proper language usage, sentence structure, and 

an introduction to clear writing and paragraphs. Prerequisite: ENGL 095 or 


ENGL 097 READING COMPREHENSION 1CR 

Covers reading skills, including vocabulary building, word knowledge, and 

reading comprehension. Prerequisite: ENGL 095, ENGL 096, or equivalent 


ENGL 098 TEXTBOOK READING 2CR 

This course is designed for students who want to improve their ability to 

follow directions and understand the materials they read for both technical 

and academic work at a college level. Students currently taking English 100 or 

101 will find additional support for their reading improvement in this course. 

Prerequisites: ENGL 092, and ENGL 093A or 093B; or equivalent placement score. 

ENGL 100 INTRO TO ESSAY WRITING 5CR 

This course presents grammar and paragraph review and instruction in writing 

thesis-driven essays. Students will write a minimum of 3500 words of finished 

composition during the quarter. Prerequisites: ENGL 092, ENGL 093A or ENGL 

093B, or equivalent placement scores. 

ENGL 108 TECHNICAL EDITING 5CR 

Editorial skills needing for revising scientific/technical writing and visual content 

by checking grammar, sentence structure, clarity and style (for writing) and 

layout, structure and design (for visual content). Prerequisite: ENGL 100. 

ENGL 195 CAPSTONE PROJECT IN ENGLISH 2CR 

The project should demonstrate ideas and techniques learned in previous 

courses of the technical communication certificate; an accompanying portfolio 

should include all important projects and be presented orally and electronically. 


ENGL 335 TECHNICAL WRITING 

FOR DESIGNERS 

5CR 

Students will learn to convey written technical information in appropriate formats 

for various audiences. They will learn how to gather information, document 

sources, edit and format writing, and collaborate in order to produce effective 

technical communications. An emphasis will be placed on refining research skills. 


ENGL 993 BEGINNING ENGLISH 5CR 

Instruction in basic sentence grammar and the essentials of writing sentences and 

paragraphs; an introduction to essays. Review of study skills necessary for college 

success also provided. Prerequisite: ABED 046 or equivalent placement score. 

ENGL 995 INTRODUCTION TO ESSAY WRITING 5CR 

This course presents grammar and paragraph review and instruction in writing 

thesis-driven essays. Students will write a minimum of 3500 words of finished 

composition during the quarter. Prerequisites: ENGL 092, or ENGL 093A, or 

ENGL 093B, or equivalent placement score. 

ENGL& 101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I 5CR 

Advanced expository writing, reading and evaluating essays, and critical 

thinking are covered in this course that fulfills the written communication 

requirement for an AAS degree. Students will write a minimum of 5000 

words of finished composition during the quarter. Prerequisite: ENGL 100 or 


ENGL& 111 INTRO TO LITERATURE 5CR 

This course presents an overview of three important genres of literature: 

fiction, poetry, and drama. Students will learn and use critical skills to analyze 

and write about selected works in these genres. Prerequisite: ENGL 100 or 


ENGL& 102 ENGLISH COMPOSITION II 5CR 

Students learn to write fully documented research papers using critical thinking 

and reading skills. The class will emphasize logical argumentation from evidence 

and research skills necessary to collect relevant information. Students will 

write a minimum of 5000 words of finished composition during the quarter. 

Prerequisite: ENGL& 101. 

ENGL& 235 TECHNICAL WRITING 5CR 

Students will learn to design, format, and produce documents common in 

business and industry. Emphasis will be placed on efficiently developing accurate, 

clear, concise, and visually accessible technical communication. Research 

techniques for technical writing will be introduced. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101. 

ENGR 111 ENGINEERING GRAPHICS I 4CR 

Fundamentals of engineering graphics including: introduction to equipment, 

terminology, media, line conventions, technical lettering, scaling, sketching, 

geometric construction, and basic orthographic projection. Emphasis is placed 

on ANSI/ASME, DOD, and ISO standards. Prerequisite: ENGT 101. 

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ENGR 113 DIMENSIONING WITH DRAWINGS 4CR 

This course is an introduction to basic dimensioning techniques using 

orthographic, Floor plan, and civil plat drawings. Students will create bordered 

drawings using industry level dimension techniques relating to architecture, 

civil and mechanical disciplines using ASME and AIA standards. Prerequisites: 

MATH 080, ENGR 111 (as a pre or corequisite), or instructor permission. 

ENGR 121 GRAPHIC PROBLEM SOLVING 4CR 

This class focuses on graphic problem solving. Principles and techniques of 

descriptive geometry and section views are the main subject taught. Students 

will also learn how to create development patterns. Emphasis is placed on 

ASME standards. Prerequisite: ENGR 113 or instructor permission. 

ENGR 122 ENGINEERING GRAPHICS III 4CR 

Fundamentals of engineering graphics including: section views, intersections, 

developments, and isometric drawing. Emphasis is placed on ASME, DOD and 

ISO standards. Prerequisite: ENGR 121. 

ENGR 123 APPLIED DIMENSIONING 

AND TOLERANCING 

4CR 

This is a more advanced class on dimensioning with an added focus on 

tolerancing. Students will learn how dimensions relate to the form, fit, and 

function of the part by the application of linear and geometry tolerancing. ASME 

and ISO standards are used. Prerequisite: ENGR 113 or instructor permission. 

ENGT 101 ENGINEERING INTRODUCTION 

AND ORIENTATION 

2CR 

Overview and survey of a cross-section of engineering fields. Includes an 

introduction to all phases of engineering graphics technology, role of the 

technician in industry, and career survey. Prerequisites: ABED 046 and ABED 040 

or MATH 070. 

ENGT 105 ENGINEERING COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 2CR 

This is an introduction to the use of personal computers and file management 

specific to the engineering environment. Course will include hands-on 

experience with Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, plus various basic 

programs as they relate to graphic programs. Prerequisites: ABED 046 and 


ENGT 108 INTRODUCTION TO DRAFTING 4CR 

Fundamentals of drafting including: sketching techniques, orthographic 

projection, layout techniques and dimensioning. This is a basic course for 

non-engineering graphics majors. 

ENGT 131 AUTOCAD I 4CR 

An introductory course in Computer Aided Drafting and Design using state 

of the art software. Emphasis is placed on using the basic commands such 

as coordinate system, editing, screen, text, and dimensioning commands. 

Prerequisite: ENGR 113, or instructor permission. 

ENGT 132 AUTOCAD II 4CR 

An advanced course in Computer Aided Drafting and Design. This is a 2D class 

that has its focus on architectural, civil, and mechanical scaling for engineering 

drawings. Prerequisite: ENGT 131 or instructor permission. 

ENGT 133 AUTOCAD III 4CR 

An advanced course in Computer Aided Drafting and Design that introduces 

the student to 3D surfacing and modeling. The students will also learn how to 

create 2D dimensional drawings from 3D modeling. Prerequisite: ENGT 131 or 


ENGT 141 APPLIED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY 4CR 

Relationships between properties, structure and processes of engineering 

materials. Discussion of surfaces, finishes and manufacturing processes. 

Various engineering materials are included with an emphasis on metals and 

polymers. Prerequisites: ENGR 121 or instructor permission. 


ENGT 151 APPLIED MACHINE 

METAL PROCESSES 

4CR 

Introduction to machining processes and technology. Identification of metals, 

use and care of hand tools, thread forms, work location and holding devices. 

Practical application of measuring, drilling, grinding, sawing, and milling with 

an introduction to CNC milling and turning processes. Prerequisite: ENGT 141 or 


ENGT 202 SPECIALIZED TECHNICAL 

EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION 

2CR 

An advanced course in specialized employment preparation for the technology 

industry. Course covers job search techniques including: resume writing, cover 

letters, job applications, interviewing techniques and portfolio preparation. 

Use of joblines and developing networks is included. Prerequisite: ENGT 102. 

ENGT 211 APPLIED INDUSTRIAL GRAPHICS 4CR 

Application of advanced engineering skills to create complex detail drawings 

of machined and cast metal parts from engineering sketches with emphasis 

on ASME, DOD and ISO standards. Includes research and use of various 

reference materials and vendor resources and media selection. Prerequisites: 

ENGT 122, ENGT 131, or instructor permission. 

ENGT 222 CATIA V5 FOR ENGINEERING I 4CR 

Introduction to 3D modeling and parametric design using CATIA Version 5 

software. Application of advanced engineering graphics skills to create basic 

parts and assemblies in both solids and wireframe. Prerequisite: ENGT 133 or 


ENGT 223 CATIA V5 FOR ENGINEERING II 4CR 

Advanced 3D modeling and parametric design using CATIA software. 

Application of advanced engineering graphics skills to create complex parts 

and assemblies in both solids and wireframe. Prerequisite: ENGT 133, or 

ENGT 222, or instructor permission. 

ENGT 224 CATIA V5 FOR ENGINEERING III 4CR 

Advanced 3D modeling and parametric design using CATIA software. 

Application of advanced engineering graphics skills to create complex parts 

and assemblies in both solids and wireframe. Continuation of ENGT 223. 

Prerequisite: ENGT 133, or ENGT 223, or instructor permission. 

ENGT 225 SOLIDWORKS FOR ENGINEERING I 4CR 

An advanced course in engineering graphics using feature based, parametric, 

state of the art software. Students will learn and apply parametric solid modeling 

techniques to create machined and cast metal, sheetmetal and plastic parts 

working from engineering sketches and/or prototypes. Prerequisite: ENGT 131 or 


ENGT 226 SOLIDWORKS FOR ENGINEERING II 4CR 

An advanced course in engineering graphics using feature based 3D 

parametric, state of the art software. Students will learn and apply parametric 

solid modeling techniques to create machined, cast metal, sheetmetal and 

plastic parts and mated assemblies working from engineering sketches and/or 

prototypes. Prerequisite: ENGT 225 or instructor permission. 

ENGT 227 SOLIDWORKS FOR ENGINEERING III 4CR 

An advanced course expanding on the use of feature-based parametric. 

Students will apply parametric solid modeling and photo-realistic rendering 

techniques to create complex parts and assemblies using Top-Down assembly 

and multiple-configuration techniques working from engineering sketches 

and/or measured parts. Prerequisite: ENGT 226 or instructor permission. 

ENGT 233 PRESENTATION GRAPHICS I 4CR 

This course is an introduction to methods for creating professional-quality 

technical presentations, utilizing various manual and software-assisted 

techniques. Emphasis will be placed on creating customer-focused, audiencecentered, 

presentations. Prerequisite: ENGT 225 or instructor permission. 

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ENGT 244 MECHANICAL DESIGN 

WITH INVENTOR 

4CR 

An introductory course using feature-based, parametric, software. Students 

will learn and apply parametric solid modeling techniques to create welded 

structures, cast metal and machined parts, sheet metal and plastic parts 

working from engineering sketches and/or prototypes. Prerequisite: ENGT 131 


ENGT 251 INDUSTRIAL DESIGN GRAPHICS 4CR 

This advanced class has an emphasis on different media, software and 

techniques used to create innovative solutions for two and three-dimensional 

design problems. Fundamental product design principles and the human 

interface are explored. Focus is on team approach to design. Prerequisites: 

ENGT 211, ENGT 255, or instructor permission. 

ENGT 253 MACHINE DESIGN GRAPHICS 4CR 

Introduction to machine design graphics with emphasis on techniques 

necessary to graphically solve linkage, cam, belt drive, chain drive, and gearing 

problems. Includes fundamental kinematics. Prerequisites: ENGT 211, ENGT 255, 


ENGT 255 TOOL DESIGN GRAPHICS I 4CR 

Introduction to tooling design graphics: types and functions of jigs & fixtures, 

supporting and locating principles. Focus on team approach to design. 

Prerequisites: ENGT 211, ENGT 255, MATH 099, or instructor permission. 

ENGT 256 TOOL DESIGN GRAPHICS II 4CR 

Advanced concepts involved in tool design graphics. Continuation of Tool Design 

Graphics I. Focus is on individual approach to design. Prerequisite: ENGT 255. 

ENGT 257 TOOL DESIGN GRAPHICS III 4CR 

Advanced concepts involved in tool design graphics. Continuation of Tool Design 

Graphics II. Focus is on individual approach to design. Prerequisite: ENGT 256. 

ENGT 258 MICROSTATION I 4CR 

This is an introductory course in CAD drafting using MicroStation software. 

Emphasis is placed on using basic commands such as coordinate systems, 

editing, screen, text, and dimensioning commands. Prerequisites: ENGT 132 or 


ENGT 259 MICROSTATION II 4CR 

This is an intermediate course in CAD drafting using MicroStation software. 

Focus of the course is in using special features, customizing functions, and 

3D design. Prerequisite: ENGT 258 or instructor permission. 

ENGT 261 ENGINEERING SCHEMATICS 4CR 

Introduction to analog and digital schematics graphics using manual 

sketching. Development of schematics and extraction of netlists, partlists, 

develop symbols and preparation of database for printed circuit graphic 

design using a variety of media and software. Prerequisite: ENGT 211 or 


ENGT 271 ENGINEERING GRAPHICS PROBLEMS 

AND ANALYSIS I 

4CR 

Capstone Project: Integrating and applying skills of previous courses. 

Engineering graphics problem solving to create innovative solutions for two 

and three dimensional design problems. Focus is on new product design. 

Prerequisites: ENGT 251, ENGT 253, or instructor permission. 

ENGT 272 ENGINEERING GRAPHICS 

PROBLEMS AND ANALYSIS II 

4CR 

Engineering graphics problem solving, with an emphasis on various media, 

software and techniques to create innovative solutions to two and three 

dimensional design problems. Fundamental design of machine molded and 

cast parts with a focus on a team approach. Prerequisite: ENGT 271. 

ENGT 281 LAND DEVELOPMENT DESKTOP I 4CR 

Introduction to Land Development Desktop. Students learn coordinate geometry, 

digital terrain modeling and design methods using profiles, cross sections and 

templates. Prerequisites: ENGT 132 and ENGT 133, or instructor permission. 

ENGT 282 LAND DEVELOPMENT DESKTOP II 4CR 

Advanced Land Development Desktop. Students learn advanced design 

techniques using terrain model, 3Dgrading, grading object, survey coordinate 

systems and hydrology. Continuation of ENGT 281. Prerequisite: ENGT 281. 

ENGT 283 DIGITAL DESIGN FABRICATION 

AND PROTOTYPING 

55CR 

This course provides a survey of the field of design fabrication and 

prototyping from the perspective of design, materials, and industry practices. 

Students will be guided through a lab environment using rapid prototyping 

devices and physical modeling techniques. Theoretical underpinnings will 

suggest how the “machine” is becoming more integrated into the design 

process. Prerequisite: ENGT 131 or MMDP 124 or instructor permission. 

ENGT 291 PRACTICAL DESIGN ANALYSIS 4CR 

Exploration and use of varying methods of part, mechanism, product, analysis 

and testing. Focus will be on proving/disproving/improving functional-design 

for use. Scientific and practical methods will be applied to a range of part, 

mechanism, and product designs. Prerequisites: ENGT 251, ENGT 255, or 


ENVS& 101 INTRODUCTION TO 

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 

5CR 

Discusses the effects of human activity on changing ecosystems, energy flow, 

sustainability, pollution, and natural cycles. Content also deals with water and 

wastewater treatments, air pollution, and solid waste treatment and disposal 

technologies. Includes laboratory. Prerequisites: ENGL 093, MATH 090 or 


ETEC 110 INTRO TO ALTERNATIVE ENERGY 

& ENERGY MANAGEMENT 

5CR 

The fundamentals of energy and energy conservation are key to providing 

alternative energy sources for the home or businesses. In this class, students will 

gain a fundamental understanding of energy, the energy grid, how electrical 

energy is measured, and where/how it is being consumed. Includes laboratory. 

Prerequisites: MATH 090, ABED 046, or equivalent placement scores, or 


ETEC 121 BIOMASS AND BIOFUEL BASICS 5CR 

Students learn the various processes for the creation and use of biomass 

as a fuel/energy source and the creation and use of biofuels. Topics include 

combustion, gasification, pyrolysis, anaerobic digestion, as well as the 

production of biofuels (ethanol, biodiesel, and methanol). Includes laboratory. 

Prerequisite: ETEC 110 or instructor permission. 

ETEC 123 INTRODUCTION TO 

PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS 

4CR 

Direct conversion solar (Photovoltaic) is one of several viable alternative 

energy sources. In this course, students will gain the skills necessary to analyze 

a site and determine if requisite conditions have been met to support a viable 

Photovoltaic power generation system. Includes laboratory. Prerequisite: ETEC 110 


ETEC 124 FUNDAMENTALS OF WATER 

AND WIND POWER 

5CR 

Water and wind power are two viable energy sources that will reduce carbon 

emissions in the coming century. Students will gain the skills necessary to analyze 

a site and determine if it can support a viable water and wind power generation 

system. Includes laboratory. Prerequisite: ETEC 110 or instructor permission. 

FSE 101 INTRODUCTION AND HISTORY 

OF FUNERAL SERVICE 

3CR 

This course is a survey of the history of funeral service. Emphasis is placed on 

individuals and events which influenced contemporary funeral principles and 

practices. Prerequisites: BIOL& 175, CHEM& 121, ENGL& 101. 

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FSE 130 FUNERAL SERVICE SOCIOLOGY 3CR 

This course is a survey of the basic principles of sociology as they relate to 

funeral service. Especially stressed are family structures, social structures, and 

the factors of change that relate to funeralization. Prerequisites: BIOL& 175, 

CHEM&121, ENGL&101. 

FSE 140 FUNERAL DIRECTING 4CR 

This course covers general funeral service practice, such as notification of 

death, transfer of remains, and conduct of the arrangement conference. 

Prerequisites: FSE 101, BUSA 180. 

FSE 141 FUNERAL SERVICE ETHICS 3CR 

This course strives to develop within the funeral service student a sense of 

morality, which will guide his/her decisions and actions in proper treatment of 

the deceased and professional service to the bereaved. Prerequisites: FSE 101, 

BUSA 180. 

FSE 148 FUNERAL SERVICE LAW 

AND COMPLIANCE 

3CR 

This course is designed to familiarize the student with state and federal laws 

which govern funeral service, including the Federal Trade Commission Funeral 

Rule. Prerequisite: BUS&201. 

FSE 250 FUNERAL SERVICE MANAGEMENT 4CR 

This course examines the daily operations management of a funeral home. Each 

area of the business is addressed, including human capital management, vendor 

relations, and finance. Prerequisites: ACCT 111, BAS 101, BUSA 180, BUS&201, 

FSE 101, FSE 130, FSE 140. 

FSE 251 EMBALMING I 4CR 

This course includes the study of the phenomenon of death in the human 

body, government regulations applicable to the embalming process, and 

embalming analysis, reports, and instrumentation. Prerequisites: FSE 101, 

BIOL& 175, CHEM& 121. 

FSE 255 EMBALMING CHEMISTRY 3CR 

This is a survey of the basic principles of chemistry as they relate to funeral 

service. The chemical principles and precautions involved in sanitation, 

disinfection, public health, and embalming practice will be stressed. In addition, 

the course reviews government regulation of chemicals currently used in funeral 

service. Prerequisites: FSE 101, BIOL& 175, CHEM& 121. 

FSE 256 FUNERAL SERVICE OPTIONS 3CR 

This course examines services which are alternative to traditional funeral services 

and final disposition. Specific areas include, but are not limited to cremation, green 

burial, and anatomical donation. Prerequisites: FSE 130, FSE 140, FSE 141, FSE 148. 

FSE 258 INTRODUCTION TO 

RESTORATIVE ART 

3CR 

This course is a survey of the basic principles of restorative art as they relate to 

funeral service. Especially stressed are the techniques and importance of creating 

an acceptable physical appearance of the deceased for the benefit of the surviving 

family members. Prerequisites: BIOL& 175, FSE 140, FSE 141, FSE 145. 

FSE 261 EMBALMING II 4CR 

This course covers the process of chemically treating the dead human body 

to reduce the presence and growth of microorganisms, to temporarily inhibit 

organic decomposition, and to restore an acceptable physical appearance. 

Prerequisites: FSE 251, FSE 255. 

FSE 262 FUNERAL SERVICE MICROBIOLOGY 3CR 

This course covers the basic principles of microbiology as they relate to the 

funeral profession, especially as they pertain to sanitation, disinfection, public 

health, and embalming practice. Prerequisite: FSE 251. 

FSE 264 FUNERAL HOME MANAGEMENT 4CR 

This course is designed to introduce the basics of merchandising products and 

services as they apply to the funeral profession. Prerequisites: FSE 101, FSE 130, 

FSE 140, BUSA 180. 


FSE 268 RESTORATIVE ART 3CR 

This course builds upon the knowledge gained in FSE 258 and addresses the 

basic principles of restorative art as they pertain to funeral service. Students will 

learn how to properly apply cosmetics and perform basic hair styling to create an 

acceptable physical appearance of the deceased. Prerequisites: FSE 251, FSE 258. 

FSE 271 EMBALMING III 3CR 

This class is a continuation of FSE 251 and FSE 261. The subject includes 

the study of the phenomenon of death in the human body, government 

regulations applicable to the embalming process, embalming analysis and 

reports, and instrumentation. Prerequisite: FSE 261. 

FSE 274 FUNERAL SERVICE PATHOLOGY 3CR 

This course covers pathological disease conditions and how they affect various 

parts of the body. Particular emphasis is given to those conditions which 

relate to or affect the embalming or restorative art processes. Prerequisites: 

FSE 261, FSE 262. 

FSE 275 FUNERAL SERVICE ISSUES 3CR 

This course reviews all 13 subjects that will be tested on the National Board 

Examination (NBE). The NBE is the nationally-recognized standard for FSE 

graduates, and taking the NBE is one requirement of graduation from the 

FSE program at Lake Washington Institute of Technology. This course is taken 

during the student’s last quarter. Prerequisites: Instructor permission. 

FSE 296 FUNERAL SERVICE INTERNSHIP 6CR 

Preparation for a funeral service career is facilitated with on-site observation 

and participation. Instruction in equipment use, procedures, and functions in 

the daily operation of a funeral home occurs in affiliated clinical sites as well as 

in lecture. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. 

FTNS 112 PRINCIPLES OF SPORTS 

AND EXERCISE 

3CR 

This course is an introduction to the discipline of exercise science. The class 

will examine all aspects associated with the personal training and exercise 

industry, and is an introduction to the fitness specialist program. Prerequisite: 

MATH 080 or equivalent placement score. 

FTNS 118 HEALTH PROMOTION & WELLNESS 5CR 

This course addresses strategies for improving the state of wellness through 

healthier lifestyles. Topics include: behavioral intervention, lifestyle changes, 

maintaining a healthy lifestyle, stress management, health-related fitness, and 

the implication for a fitness program design. 

FTNS 120 RESP TO EMERGENCIES 3CR 

The course provides fitness specialists with basic first aid, CPR skills, as well as 

knowledge to care for athletic injuries. All students will receive American Red Cross 

certifications upon successful completion. 

FTNS 121 KINESIOLOGY 5CR 

A study of the structure and function of the skeletal and muscular systems of 

the human body, including origins, insertions, and actions of the muscles and 

an understanding the mechanical qualities of movement. 

FTNS 124 FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT 

AND CORRECTIVE EXERCISE 

4CR 

Students are introduced to techniques used to improve stabilization, 

endurance, and functional strength. In addition, students will design 

integrated programs to improve overall work capacity, enhance joint 

stabilization, and increase lean body mass. Prerequisites: FTNS 112, FTNS 121. 

FTNS 126 SPORT AND EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY 3CR 

Course examines psychological theories and research related to sport and 

exercise behavior. Prerequisite: FTNS 112. 

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FTNS 128 INTRODUCTION TO 

ATHLETIC TRAINING 

3CR 

This is an introductory course for the personal trainer dealing with the 

recognition, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries related 

to sports and fitness. Topics include: risk management, injury prevention, 

basic sports/exercise trauma and management of emergency procedures. 

Prerequisite: FTNS 121. 

FTNS 137 PROFESSIONAL SKILLS IN FITNESS 5CR 

This course examines the skills and behaviors necessary for success in the 

fitness industry. Topics include work habits, ethics, teamwork, communication, 

diversity, customer service, sales, and job preparation. 

FTNS 142 CERTIFICATION REVIEW LAB 2CR 

This course offers preparation for certifications offered by the American 

College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the American Council on Exercise (ACE), 

and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Prerequisite: 


FTNS 144 NUTRITION FOR SPORTS PERFORMANCE 3CR 

This course examines nutrition in relation to athletic performance. 

Prerequisite: NUTR& 101. 

FTNS 152 EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 5CR 

This course focuses on alterations in body systems and organs during physical 

activity with an emphasis on energy producing systems. Students examine 

adaptations to the cardiorespiratory and muscular systems during exercise. 

Prerequisites: FTNS 112, FTNS 121, BIOL& 175. 

FTNS 153 CLINICAL FITNESS ASSESSMENT 4CR 

This course introduces students to clinical fitness testing. Students conduct a 

systematic assessment to obtain objective and subjective client information. 


FTNS 154 EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION FOR 

SPECIAL POPULATIONS 

5CR 

Students are introduced to conditions, dysfunctions, and diseases common in 

special populations, such as arthritis, diabetes, obesity, and hypertension. Also 

covered are the effects of these conditions on clientele and training variables 

and how to alter program design for clients with these various conditions. 


FTNS 170 GROUP EXERCISE INSTRUCTION 4CR 

This class will provide the student with the fundamental knowledge and 

instructional techniques to lead group fitness classes. Components that make 

up an organized and safe class, such as proper technique, music cueing, and 

choreography are covered. Studio time for practical skill acquisition is included. 

FTNS 191 FITNESS INTERNSHIP I 3CR 

This course prepares the student to be an employee in a health, fitness, or 

recreational facility. Students observe certified industry professionals at health, 

fitness, recreational, or therapeutic facilities and learn the daily operational 

duties associated with a fitness center. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. 

FTNS 210 FITNESS INTERNSHIP II – 

PERSONAL TRAINING 

3CR 

This course provides an opportunity for students to gain the skills necessary to 

become a personal trainer through 44 hours of supervised personal training in 

the LWIT Fitness Center. Prerequisites: FTNS 191, CPR/First Aid Certification. 

FTNS 215 BUSINESS AND RISK MANAGEMENT 

IN FITNESS 

5CR 

This course examines business practices, safety, liability, and negligence in the 

fitness industry. 

FTNS 218 HUMAN PERFORMANCE I 

CARDIO & RESPIRATORY SYSTEMS 4CR 

This course examines the adaptations of the cardiovascular and respiratory 

systems to aerobic and anaerobic training modalities. Acute and chronic 

adaptations as a result of sub-maximal, maximal, and resistance training 

programs will be explored in depth. Prerequisites: FTNS 112, BIOL& 175. 

FTNS 219 HUMAN PERFORMANCE II 4CR 

This course examines the scientific principles of resistance training and various 

resistance training techniques used to enhance muscular fitness. Strategies 

for designing and implementing resistance training programs are included. 


FTNS 220 HUMAN PERFORMANCE III 

ADV TRAINING STRATEGIES 

4CR 

In the final of the three-part series, students will explore the concept of power 

using maximum strength training, hypertrophy strength training, and reactive 

training. Included are speed, agility and quickness training. Prerequisite: FTNS 124. 

FTNS 230 FITNESS EXTERNSHIP 2CR 

The Fitness Externship provides an opportunity for students to work in a 

health, fitness, recreational, or therapeutic facility of interest to the student. 

The focus of this course is on the student’s ability to integrate delivery of 

training with teamwork, and leadership. Prerequisite: FTNS 210. 

GEOG 251 CARTOGRAPHY 4CR 

Design and construction of maps including manual and computer mapping 

techniques, including major elements, concepts, and methods of cartography. 

Prerequisites: ENGR 111 and ENGT 131, or instructor permission. 

GEOL& 101 INTRO PHYSICAL GEOLOGY 5CR 

Studies the physical processes, both on and beneath the surface, that have 

over time given the earth its present form. Course format includes field and 

laboratory study of minerals, rocks, and maps. Off-campus field trip may be 

required. Laboratory Science Course. 

GISA 211 GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 

SYSTEMS 

4CR 

This is an introduction class to geographic information systems (GIS). Students 

will learn GIS software for digitizing and creating digital maps including data 

creation, management, manipulation, analysis, and visualization to facilitate 

civil engineering projects. Prerequisite: CEGT 211 or instructor permission. 

HIST& 146 US HISTORY I 5CR 

This course is a study of Early American history, covering pre-Columbian 

societies through the development of the American Republic of the early 

1800’s. The course emphasizes the cultural development and the economic 

and political structures of this period, with major themes including indigenous 

societies, changes brought by European colonization, ethnic and religious 

diversity, slavery, the war for Independence, the formation of the U.S. 

Constitution and the beginnings of westward expansion. Prerequisite: ENGL 100. 

HMDS 101 INFORMATION LITERACY 

STRATEGIES 

2CR 

Learn to find, evaluate, and use information through problem-solving and 

the research process. Learn to use information effectively and efficiently 

in daily life. Students will be working online. Students must have an LWIT 

student email and must be familiar with common computer commands in 

Windows. Prerequisite: ABED 045 or ABED 046 or equivalent placement score 


HMDS 111 COLLEGE STRATEGIES 2CR 

New and returning students will learn the skills necessary to succeed as a 

student in their technical and academic courses. Topics explored include 

college resources, online learning platform, time management, reading and 

note-taking, stress management, career choices and diversity. Prerequisite: 

ABED 046. 

HMDS 114 TUTOR TRAINING I 1CR 

First course in a three course sequence designed to develop students’ skills 

and abilities as effective tutors through experiential learning. This course will 

train students in collaborative learning, learning strategies, communication 

skills, and tutoring diverse populations. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. 

HMDS 115 MASTERING MATH 1CR 

Increase confidence and skills in the successful study of mathematics. Students 

will assess their anxiety, gather information about and evaluate their current 

coping styles, develop and apply study skills and alternative coping strategies. 

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HMDS 121 LEADERSHIP IN STUDENT 

GOVERNMENT I 

2CR 

Term one in a three term sequence designed to develop students’ professional 

leadership abilities through participation in student government, including 

Associated Student Government meetings and programs and other college 

committees; examines students’ Leadership styles. Prerequisite: Instructor 

permission or holding student leadership position on campus. 


GOVERNMENT II 

2CR 

Term two in a three term sequence designed to develop students’ professional 

leadership abilities through participation in student government, including 

Associated Student Government meetings and programs and other college 

committees; examines communication, time management and teamwork. 



GOVERNMENT III 

2CR 

Term three in a three term sequence designed to develop students’ 

professional leadership abilities through participation in student 

government, including Associated Student Government meetings and 

programs and other college committees; examines decision-making and 

meeting facilitation skills. Prerequisite: Instructor permission or holding 

student leadership position on campus. 

HMDS 124 TUTOR TRAINING II 1CR 

Course two in a three course sequence designed to enhance students’ skills 

and abilities as effective tutors through experiential learning and meeting the 

guidelines for Level II Tutor certification prescribed by the College Reading 

and Learning Association. Prerequisite: HMDS 114 or instructor permission. 

HMDS 134 TUTOR TRAINING III 1CR 

Third course in a three course sequence designed to develop students’ kills 

and abilities as effective tutors through experiential learning and meeting the 

guidelines for Level III Tutor certification as prescribed by the College Reading 

and Learning Association. Prerequisite: HMDS 124. 

HORT 111 BOTANY 5CR 

This course introduces how plants grow, how they are structured internally, 

and how their parts function. Emphasis is placed on the application of plant 

growth principles to our environment and plant diversity. Prerequisites: ABED 

046 and MATH 070, or equivalent placement scores. 

HORT 112 INTRO TO HAND TOOLS 1CR 

Provides an overview of horticulture hand tools and equipment, focusing on 

identification and practical uses. Construction, care and safety are discussed. 

HORT 113 PROPAGATION 5CR 

Provides an introduction to sexual and asexual methods of reproducing 

plants. Students apply principles taught in class during laboratory. 

HORT 115 PLANT ID FALL 4CR 

Consists of the identification of deciduous and evergreen trees, shrubs, vines 

and ground covers used in landscapes throughout the Pacific Northwest. 

Perennials are also covered. Key identification characteristics, culture, and 

landscape usage is emphasized. 

HORT 116 FALL HORTICULTURE LAB 3CR 

Provides hands-on application of principles and concepts taught in class. The 

focus is on practices commonly used in the horticulture industry in landscape 

management and greenhouse operations. 

HORT 120 LANDSCAPE DESIGN 

USING A CAD PROGRAM 

3CR 

This class provides in-depth study and hands-on experience essential to 

landscape design graphics using the DynaSCAPE design program. Students 

will gain exposure to CAD based estimating techniques, databases, and plant 

selection programs. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of landscape plant 

material, drafting and design fundamentals, and basic computer skills. 


HORT 121 SOILS 4CR 

Explores the physical and chemical properties of soil that affect a plant’s 

ability to survive, grow and thrive. Course surveys soil water and the roles of 

nutrients in maintaining healthy plant growth. Prerequisites: ABED 046 and 

MATH 070, or equivalent placement scores. 

HORT 122 PRUNING 2CR 

Includes the most current theories and techniques of proper pruning. 

Students learn how pruning a plant affects its growth processes, flowering, 

fruiting, rejuvenation, and aesthetics. The focus is on plants of western 

Washington. Corequisite: HORT 127. 

HORT 123 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT 4CR 

Develop an integrated pest management strategy for the nursery and 

landscape including the usage of cultural, biological, and chemical control 

options. This includes a survey of the biology of pests. This class focuses on the 

principles of plant health care using the landscape as an ecosystem. 

HORT 125 PLANT ID WINTER 4CR 

Plant ID Winter/HORT 125 consists of the identification of deciduous and 

evergreen trees, shrubs, vines and ground covers used in landscapes 

throughout the Pacific Northwest. Perennials are also covered. Key 

identification characteristics, culture, and landscape usage is emphasized. 

HORT 127 WINTER HORTICULTURE LAB 3CR 

Winter Horticulture Lab/HORT 127 provides hands-on application of principles 

and concepts taught in class. The focus is on practices commonly used in the 

horticulture industry in landscape management and greenhouse operations. 

Corequisites: HORT 121, HORT 122. HORT 123, HORT 125. 

HORT 131 LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND DRAFTING 6CR 

Provides an overview of landscape design principles and design elements 

applied to practical situations. Students are provided with an understanding 

of the role of good design as applied to an actual residential landscape client. 

Prerequisites: ABED 046 and MATH 070, or equivalent placement scores. 

HORT 132 SURVEY OF LANDSCAPE MATERIALS 2CR 

Introduces students to the types and uses of hard goods in the creation of a 

successful landscape. Field trips will be a major component of this course as 

we meet professionals who use and create these hard goods. 

HORT 134 NURSERY RETAILING 1CR 

Covers a wide range of business skills including costing and quality control. 

Topics include creating quality products, researching and finding niche 

markets, and producing a major retail event. 

HORT 135 PLANT ID SPRING 4CR 





HORT 137 SPRING HORTICULTURE LAB 4CR 

Spring Horticulture Lab/HORT 137 provides hands-on application of principles 

and concepts taught in class. The focus is on practices commonly used in the 

horticulture industry in landscape management and greenhouse operations. 

Corequisites: HORT 131, HORT 132, HORT 134, HORT 135. 

HORT 138 TOPICS IN ARBORICULTURE 3CR 

Students will gain an understanding of topics and issues essential to working 

with trees in urban landscapes. Some topics covered include tree biology, 

nutrition, pruning, plant health care, and soils. The ISA Arborists Certification 

Study Guide will be the text. This class would be helpful for anyone taking the 

ISA exams. ISA continuing education credits available, CPH credit available. 

HORT 211 INTRO TO BIDDING AND ESTIMATING 1CR 

A continuation of HORT 131 Landscape Design and Drafting, this class 

teaches the basics of bidding and estimating a landscape design project. 

Concepts such as fixed cost, material markup and profit margin will be 

discussed, culminating in a landscape design bid package. Prerequisites: 

ABED 046 and MATH 070, or equivalent placement scores. 

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HORT 212 SUSTAINABLE LAWN CARE 3CR 

Covers the identification, care, and maintenance of cool season turfgrasses. 

Topics include soil preparation, nutrition, thatch, pest management, 

installation, and renovation. Special attention is given to weeds. 

HORT 215 PLANT ID SUMMER 4CR 





HORT 216 INTRODUCTION TO GREENHOUSES 3CR 

Surveys the components of commercial greenhouses and growing structures. 

Efficient use of environmental controls and cropping will be discussed. 

Students will be exposed to several local commercial greenhouse operations 

through field trips. 

HORT 217 SUMMER HORTICULTURE LAB 3CR 

Provides hands-on application of principles and concepts taught in class. The 

summer work experience will be included in this class. Corequisites: HORT 211, 

HORT 212, HORT 225, HORT 215, HORT 216. 

HORT 225 CAREER EXPLORATION 3CR 

Provides an introduction to the breadth of employment opportunities in 

the horticulture industry and the job search skills needed to successfully 

secure employment. 

HUM 110 INTRODUCTION TO FILM 5CR 

This course educates the student to analyze and comprehend film as a storytelling 

medium and appreciate its value as literary and cinematic art. Approaches may 

include examination of cinematic technique, genre, historic context, narrative 

structure, archetypal sources, and/or other perspectives that enlighten the viewer 

and enhance insight on the medium. Prerequisite: ABED 046 

HUM 215 MULTICULTURAL AMERICA 5CR 

This introductory course will engage students in a process of critical reflection 

of the multicultural US history to explore some of the current realities of race, 

class, gender, and sexual orientation and their relationship to power and 

privilege. Prerequisites: ENGL& 101. 

HUM 311 DESIGN THEORY 5CR 

This course provides a survey of the field of design from historical, cultural, 

and multi-disciplinary perspectives. The shifting definition of design and 

its influence on and by society provides a unifying theme. Prerequisite: 

Admission to BTAD program or instructor permission. Prior completion of 

APDZ 311, Intro to Applied Design, is recommended. 

HUM 312 INDUSTRIAL DESIGN THEORY 5CR 

This course provides a survey of the field of industrial design from historical, 

cultural, and multi-disciplinary perspectives. Students will explore theories 

underlying industrial design, assess products for usability, and examine design 

processes, including ideation, need finding, process documentation, project 

definition, scheduling, and team member roles. Prerequisite: Admission to BTAD 

program or instructor permission, APDZ 311 is recommended. 

IFAD 151 18-HOUR FIRST AID/CPR (HIGH-RISK) 1CR 

Course covers the standard first aid and CPR skills a person needs to know as a first 

link in the emergency medical services chain. The focus of the course is to prepare 

participants to respond correctly in emergency situations. 

IFAD 156 8-HOUR FIRST AID/CPR 0.5CR 

Designed for people in office settings (e.g. banking, retail sales and computer 

operators) within 4-6 minutes of emergency health services. First Aid and CPR 

certification valid for two years. Text required, review prior to start. Course covers 

basic first aid and CPR instruction. 

IFAD 158 CPR FOR THE 

HEALTHCARE PROVIDER 

0.5CR 

CPR certification meets AHA guidelines for healthcare providers. Course 

specifically designed for individuals in the medical or dental fields, and 

students in the college pre-professional programs. Text required, review prior 

to start of course. 

IFAD 161 12-HOUR FIRST AID/CPR/DAYCARE 

AND FOSTER CARE 

1CR 

Meets Washington State Department of Social and Health Services 

requirements for day or foster care licensing; also recommended for adults 

who participate in activities involving children. Program includes accident 

safety and prevention, infant and child care, obstructed airway management 

and first aid. First aid certification valid for two years; CPR certification valid for 

two years. Review text prior to the start of class. 

IFAD 162 FIRST AID /CPR FOR 

HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS 

1CR 

Includes adult, child and infant skills in airway management and CPR; 

Bag Valve Mask Resuscitation practical exercises, AED awareness and 

familiarization, and first aid. First aid certification valid for two years; CPR 

certification meets AHA guidelines for healthcare providers; recommended 

renewal is one year. Course is designed for students in allied health programs. 

Review text prior to the start of class. 

IFAD 216 HIV/AIDS TRAINING 1CR 

Overview of AIDS including concepts of immunity and related diseases. In 

class lecture for 7 hours of education with an additional 4 hours of online 

instruction. Exceeds Washington state seven-hour minimum requirement for 

healthcare workers. Participants will be given a certificate of attendance and 

training upon completion of course requirements. 

INTL 041 CULTURAL COMPETENCE 4CR 

Students will learn about campus and community resources relevant to their 

needs as well as learn about the culture and everyday life in the United States. 

Prerequisite: Students will be newly arrived in the U.S. and will not have lived 

or traveled extensively in the U.S. 

INTL 044 CONVERSATION 3CR 

This course is an elective for non-native speakers of English who are 

international students with an emphasis on developing communicative 

competence and daily social English conversational skills, as well as an 

understanding of American culture norms. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the IEP. 

INTL 047 INTERACTIVE GRAMMAR 3CR 

This course is an elective, pass/fail online program for non-native speakers of 

English who are international students. After an initial grammar diagnostic test, 

students work independently under instructor supervision in a lab setting to 

complete the recommended grammar units. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the IEP. 

INTL 056 PRONUNCIATION 3CR 


international students. It focuses on correcting common pronunciation 

errors of non-native speakers of various nationalities, and offers practice in 

accent reduction, linking, and the use of tone and inflection to convey and 

comprehend meaning. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the IEP. 

INTL 058 BEGINNING ACADEMIC GRAMMAR 6CR 

This course, for non-native speakers of English who are international students, 

is designed to improve written and spoken English grammar at the beginner 

level. This course focuses on introducing and developing basic academic 

grammar, syntax, and vocabulary skills in order to communicate clearly and 

simply in both writing and speaking. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the IEP. 

Corequisites: INTL 074, INTL 075. 

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INTL 059 HIGH-BEGINNING GRAMMAR 6CR 


is designed to improve written and spoken English grammar at the highbeginner 

level. This course focuses on developing basic academic grammar, 

syntax and vocabulary skills in order to communicate clearly and simply in 

both writing and speaking. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on IEP Placement 

test, or INTL 058, or instructor permission. Corequisites: INTL 078, INTL 079. 

INTL 060 BASIC ACADEMIC 

LISTENING & SPEAKING – A 

6CR 

This course is for non-native speakers of English who are international 

students with an emphasis on basic listening and speaking skills for 

students with minimal previous English language studies, particularly in a 

communicative classroom. This course uses listening and speaking activities to 

introduce and practice critical thinking skills. Prerequisite: Appropriate score 

on the IEP Placement test. Corequisite: INTL 061. 


READING & WRITING – A 

6CR 

This course is for non-native speakers of English who are international students 

and emphasizes basic reading and writing skills for students with minimal 

previous English language studies. This course introduces students to the 

critical thinking process while fostering reading and writing skills. Prerequisite: 

Appropriate score on the IEP Placement test. Corequisite: INTL 060. 


LISTENING & SPEAKING – B 

6CR 


and is intended to reinforce and build on the basic skills taught in INTL 060. 

Students practice low-level critical thinking skills (e.g. infer and evaluate) 

in listening and speaking activities. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on IEP 

Placement test, or INTL 060, or instructor permission. Corequisite: INTL 065. 

INTL 063 COMMUNICATION 5CR 

Students will develop skills to sustain basic conversations while integrating in 

the campus community. They will also work on pronunciation in a lab setting. 

Prerequisite: TOEFL score or equivalent placement. 

INTL 064 TECHNOLOGY BASICS 1-4CR 

Participants become comfortable with performing basic computer functions while 

developing the necessary language skills to read and follow instructions, and 

follow instructions when given orally. (variable) 


READING & WRITING – B 

6CR 


with minimal previous English language studies. This course builds on and 

reinforces the basic reading and writing skills taught in INTL 061 and emphasizes 

applying lower level critical thinking skills to interpreting elementary texts and 

writing simple paragraphs. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on IEP Placement 

test, or INTL 061, or instructor permission. Corequisite: INTL 062. 

INTL 068 READING 4CR 

Focuses on the reading, critical thinking/study skills students need in order 

to approach the kind of texts they will encounter in their academic future. 

Prerequisite: TOEFL score or equivalent placement. 

INTL 069 WRITING & GRAMMAR I 5CR 

Develops and refines students’ ability to write effectively in an academic 

context. Integrates teaching organization/other aspects of the writing process 

with grammar and syntax. Prerequisite: TOEFL score or equivalent placement. 

INTL 070 TOEFL PREPARATION 3CR 

This course offers language instruction as well as strategies for taking the test. 

Students will develop the skills to be successful in taking the TOEFL. 

INTL 072 TOEIC PREPARATION 3CR 

This course offers strategies for taking the TOEIC test plus general English 

instruction. Students will develop the skills to be successful in taking the TOEIC. 


INTL 074 BEGINNING ACADEMIC 

LISTENING & SPEAKING 

6CR 


builds on and reinforces the skills taught in INTL 062. Students practice simple 

listening and speaking skills necessary for the academic English classroom. 

Students work on inferring, evaluating, analyzing, and interpreting skills through 

a variety of activities. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on IEP Placement test, or 

INTL 062, or instructor permission. Corequisite: INTL 075. 

INTL 075 BEGINNING ACADEMIC 

READING & WRITING 

6CR 


and emphasizes academic reading skills, including comparing and contrasting, 

hypothesizing, and evaluating information and texts at a basic level. Students 

review the basic academic paragraph structure and write simple explanatory 

and descriptive paragraphs. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on IEP Placement 

test, or INTL 065, or instructor permission. Corequisite: INTL 074. 

INTL 076 ACADEMIC READING SKILLS 3CR 


international students. Students focus on increasing their awareness of their 

own reading processes by practicing basic reading skills such as scanning 

and skimming, making inferences, identifying patterns, hypothesizing and 

summarizing. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on IEP Placement test, or INTL 075, 


INTL 077 BEGINNING ACADEMIC WRITING I 3CR 


international students with an emphasis on composing properly structured 

English paragraphs in various rhetorical styles. This course fosters the critical 

thinking skills that students need in order to approach academic composition 

effectively. Prerequisite: Writing sample, or INTL 073, or instructor permission. 

INTL 078 HIGH-BEGINNING ACADEMIC 


6CR 


builds on and reinforces the skills taught in INTL 074 and emphasizes the 

listening and speaking skills necessary for inferring, evaluating, analyzing, and 

interpreting at the high-beginner level. Students practice expressing opinions, 

formulating and supporting positions, and making predictions. Prerequisite: 

Appropriate score on IEP Placement test, or INTL 074, or instructor permission. 

Corequisite: INTL 079. 

INTL 079 HIGH BEGINNING ACADEMIC 


6CR 


builds on and reinforces the skills taught in INTL 075 emphasizing academic 

reading skills focused on high-beginner level materials. Students continue to 

build on previous studies of academic paragraphs. Prerequisites: Appropriate 

placement score on IEP Placement test, or INTL 075, or instructor permission. 


INTL 080 PUBLIC SPEAKING 3CR 


international students. Students will study the fundamentals of effective 

speechmaking, including issues of self-confidence, eye contact, and 

gestures; organizing and presenting information; and various rhetorical 

styles. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on IEP Placement test, or INTL 078, or 


INTL 081 LOW-INTERMEDIATE GRAMMAR 6CR 


is designed to improve written and spoken English grammar at the lowintermediate 

level. This course builds upon and reinforces grammatical concepts 

taught in INTL 059 while introducing and developing more complex academic 

grammar, syntax, and vocabulary skills to enable the students to communicate 

clearly and with greater complexity in both writing and speaking. Prerequisite: 

Appropriate score on the IEP placement test, or INTL 059, or instructor 

permission. Corequisites: INTL 084, INTL 085. 

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INTL 084 LOW-INTERMEDIATE ACADEMIC 


6CR 


builds upon and reinforces skills taught in INTL 078 with an emphasis 

on further developing academic listening and speaking skills and critical 

thinking skills at the low-intermediate level. Students utilize these skills in 

class discussions, presentations, role plays, and/or interviews. Prerequisite: 

Appropriate score on IEP Placement test, or INTL 078, or instructor permission. 


INTL 085 LOW-INTERMEDIATE ACADEMIC 


6CR 


builds on and reinforces reading and writing skills taught in INTL 079, 

including integrating critical thinking and language-learning strategies at the 

low-intermediate level. Students continue to write paragraphs and learn the 

basic structure of the 5-paragraph essay. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on IEP 


INTL 086 INTERMEDIATE ACADEMIC 

WRITING II 

3CR 


international students. After a review of paragraph writing, this course focuses 

on developing the necessary skills to compose properly structured academic 

essays in various rhetorical styles. Prerequisites: Writing sample, or INTL 085, or 


INTL 087 INTERMEDIATE GRAMMAR 6CR 

This course, for non-native speakers of English who are international 

students, is designed to improve written and spoken English grammar at 

the intermediate level. This course builds upon and reinforces grammatical 

concepts taught in INTL 081 while introducing and developing more complex 

academic grammar, syntax, and vocabulary skills to enable the students to 

communicate clearly and with greater complexity and subtlety in both writing 

and speaking. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the IEP placement test, or 

INTL 081, or instructor permission. Corequisites: INTL 088, INTL 089. 



6CR 


builds on and reinforces the skills taught in INTL 84 in preparation for college 

level classes requiring a higher level of communicative competence. Students 

practice critical thinking skills in class discussions and study strategies for both 

impromptu and prepared oral presentations. Prerequisites: Appropriate score on 

IEP Placement test, or INTL 084, or instructor permission Corequisite: INTL 089. 



6CR 


builds on and reinforces the academic reading and writing skills taught in 

INTL 085. Students are exposed to simple authentic texts and study basic 

documentation methods (APA) to use in avoiding plagiarism and writing 

more effective paragraphs and essays. Prerequisites: Appropriate score on IEP 


ITAD 111 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 

FUNDAMENTALS 

5CR 

A general introduction to concepts related to designing and writing computer 

programs and procedures. Students study problem-solving techniques, 

algorithmic thinking, programming logic, and concepts such as data types, 

data structures, and object-oriented programming. Prerequisite: MATH 090. 

ITAD 112 HTML 5CR 

This course is an introduction to HyperText Markup Language (HTML). 

Students examine the key components of HTML to create web pages 

and apply CSS style sheets to improve the appearance and formatting of 

the pages. Design considerations for different Web browsers are studied. 

Prerequisites: MATH 080, ENGL 093, and completion of or concurrent 

enrollment in BAS 120, MMDP 101, or CSNT 115; or instructor permission. 

ITAD 122 JAVASCRIPT 5CR 

Students learn to apply programming skills to build dynamic web pages, 

manipulate the Browser Object Model, validate forms, use object-oriented 

techniques, and trace and resolve errors in JavaScript programs. Prerequisites: 

ITAD 111 and ITAD 112 or instructor permission. 

ITAD 123 C++ PROGRAMMING I 5CR 

An introduction to C++ programming language with emphasis on structured 

programming. Concepts include loops, arrays, pointers, functions, and 

sequential file access. Small to medium size C++ programs will be designed, 

written, tested and debugged. Prerequisites: ITAD 111. 

ITAD 138 STRUCTURED QUERY 

LANGUAGE (SQL) 

5CR 

Students will learn how to use Structured Query Language (SQL) to retrieve 

information from a relational database, filter, modify, group and summarize 

data, and retrieve joint information from multiple tables in a database. 

Prerequisite: ITAD 111. 

ITAD 145 VISUAL BASIC APPLICATIONS 

DEVELOPMENT 

5CR 

Students develop and implement Windows-based applications and COM+ 

Applications using Windows Forms and the Microsoft .NET Framework. 


ITAD 221 SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN 55CR 

This systems analysis and design class teaches the core set of skills needed 

to design and develop information systems more effectively and efficiently. 

Phases of planning, analysis, design, and implementation of systems are 

discussed using object-oriented approach and Unified Modeling Language 

(UML). Prerequisite: ITAD 111. 

ITAD 222 JQUERY 5CR 

jQuery is a modern, widely-used library of JavaScript functions that helps create 

dynamic, interactive web pages and web applications. Students learn to enhance 

website usability and user experience by adding dynamic features to the HTML 

pages. Prerequisites: MMDP 113, ITAD 111, and MMDP 118 or ITAD 112. 

ITAD 228 PROGRAMMING WITH C# 5CR 

C# is a modern, powerful, and expressive object-oriented language that is 

widely used in general software development as well as web development. 

Students learn the language fundamentals and more advanced topics 

including inheritance, event-driven programming, and GUI implementation. 


ITAD 230 PROGRAMMING FOR MOBILE DEVICES 5CR 

This course teaches the principles of mobile application design and 

development. Students will learn application development for major mobile 

platform(s). Topics will include user interface design, memory management, 

user interface building, input methods, data handling, and network 

techniques. Prerequisite: ITAD 242 or instructor permission. 

ITAD 235 ALGORITHMS AND DATA STRUCTURES 5CR 

Students study fundamental algorithms and data structures, learn to use lists, 

arrays, stacks and queues, and apply searching and sorting methods to solve 

intermediate level programming problems. Students will write medium sized C++ 

programs consisting of multiple classes and data structures. Prerequisite: ITAD 133. 

ITAD 239 ASP.NET 5CR 

In this course students learn Active Server Pages (ASP.Net), a Microsoft serverside 

scripting environment enabling dynamic, data driven websites. Topics 

include server controls, ASP.Net objects, built-in ASP.Net components, and 

ADO.Net. Prerequisites: ITAD 112, ITAD 228. 

ITAD 242 JAVA PROGRAMMING 5CR 

This course teaches students to develop applications using Java programming 

language. Emphasis is placed on object-oriented programming principles. The 

course studies event-driven programming, building user interfaces, and using 

object-oriented development environment. Prerequisite: ITAD 123. 

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ITAD 268 QUALITY ASSURANCE METHODOLOGIES 5CR 

This Quality Assurance (QA) Methodologies course is an introduction to the 

theory, concepts, and reasoning behind software testing and automation. 

Students learn how to create and run test scripts and implement basic test 

projects. Prerequisite: ITAD 123. 

ITAD 275 PHP SCRIPTING 5CR 

PHP is a widely-used general-purpose scripting language that is especially 

suited for server-side web development. Students learn to build web 

applications requiring server-side logic and to access SQL databases. 

Prerequisites: ITAD 111, ITAD 112, or instructor permission. 

ITAD 299 SPECIAL PROJECTS 1-3CR 

In this course students work on developing a real world software application 

going through a complete application development life cycle, including 

analysis, design, specification, implementation, debugging, and deployment. 


KREA& 121 KOREAN I 5CR 

This course is an introduction to the language and culture of the Koreanspeaking 


writing. The course covers the fundamentals of the modern Korean language. 

Hangul, oral communication skills, and basic grammar are also covered. 

Presumes no initial knowledge of Korean. 

KREA& 122 KOREAN II 5CR 

This course is a continuation of skills learned in KREA 101 Prerequisite: KREA&121. 

MACH 108 FUNDAMENTALS OF MACHINING 

FOR ENGINEERING 

4CR 

Students will learn theoretical and practical knowledge of shop safety, 

machine tools, tool geometry, blueprints, speeds and feeds, precision 

measurement, and basic shop math. This course is designed for engineering 

graphics majors. Prerequisites: MATH 080, ABED 046, or equivalent placement 

scores, or instructor permission. 

MACH 110 FUNDAMENTALS OF MACHINING 8CR 

Students will receive an introduction to several machine processes including 

materials and heat treatment. They will also learn theoretical and practical 

knowledge of shop safety, machine tools, tool geometry, blueprint reading, 

speeds and feeds, precision measurement, and basic shop math. Prerequisite: 

MATH 080 and ABED 046 or equivalent placement scores or instructor permission. 

MACH 112 MACHINING PRACTICE C-CLAMP 

& PAPER PUNCH 

8CR 

Through the process of manufacturing an “indacol” holder, a tap-guide, a 

paper-punch and either a c-clamp or pin-punches. Students learn tooling 

processes common to the machine trades, including; grinding, turning, milling 

and drilling. Prerequisites: MATH 80, ABED 46, MACH 110 (pre or coreq), or 

equivalent placement scores, or instructor permission. 

MACH 120 MATERIALS – MEASURING & CNC 8CR 

Materials study includes the identification and use of different varieties of metals 

and understanding some of the effects of the different alloying elements within 

the materials. The class will also include an introduction to grinding which will 

cover a variety of abrasives, wheels and applications, along with an understanding 

of the overall grinding processes. Included will also be instruction on the heat 

treatment of steel, the safe setup and operation of CNC machines and an 

introduction to G-code programing. Prerequisites: MATH 80, ABED 46, MACH 110, 

or equivalent placement scores, or instructor permission. 

MACH 122 MACHINING PRACTICE TOOLS – 

TAP HANDLE, CLAMP & PUNCH 

8CR 

Through the process of manufacturing a vise-stop, a tap-handle, a parallelclamp 

and a center-punch, students learn more advanced tooling processes 

common to the machine trades. Prerequisites: MATH 80, ABED 46, MACH 110 

(pre or coreq), or equivalent placement scores, or instructor permission. 


MACH 124 TOOL GEOMETRY AND CARBIDES 8CR 

This course covers carbide grade, insert selection, tool geometry, tool holders 

and quality overview. Included will also be instruction on the safe setup 

and operation of CNC machines and an introduction to G-code programing. 

Prerequisites: MACH 110 or instructor permission. 

MACH 130 TRIGONOMETRY AND GD&T 8CR 

This course instructs students on the implementation of trigonometric 

principles to solve a variety of practical machining problems. The students 

will also be introduced to geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T). 

Included will also be instruction on the safe setup and operation of CNC 

machines and an introduction to G-code programing. Prerequisite: MACH 124 


MACH 132 MACHINING PRACTICE – THREADING 

PROJECT, PRECISION GRINDING 8CR 

Through the process of manufacturing class threading projects, students 

learn to calculate thread measurements, grind threading tools, and set-up 

and cut threads of various pitches. Through the manufacturing process of the 

precision triangles and mill-stops. Students will learn the process of the heat 

treatment of steel, and learn how to grind perpendicular surfaces within .0002 

of an inch tolerances. Prerequisite: MACH 124 or instructor permission. 

MACH 134 CNC MANUAL PRACTICE, 

PROGRAMMING 

8CR 

In this course, students will manufacture 1-2-3 blocks, write and set-up a CNC 

production program, perform a machine process demonstration to fellow 

students, and learn tool-and-cutter grinding. Prerequisite: MACH 124 or 


MACH 223 CAPSTONE PROJECT PART I 7CR 

This is part one of a two part class. This capstone project allows students 

to demonstrate their accumulated knowledge and abilities in precision 

machining by creating a complicated assembly. The project may be chosen 

from a provided list, or it may be one of the students’ choosing, as long as 

it meets the minimum requirements and receives instructors’ approval. 

Prerequisites: MATH 080, ENGL 093, MACH 223, or instructor permission. 

MACH 224 CAPSTONE PROJECT PART II 7CR 

This is part two of a two part class. This capstone project allows students 

to demonstrate their accumulated knowledge and abilities in precision 

machining by creating a complicated assembly. The project may be chosen 

from a provided list, or it may be one of the students’ choosing, as long as 

it meets the minimum requirements and receives instructors’ approval. 

Prerequisites: MATH 080, ENGL 093, MACH 134, or instructor permission. 

MACH 230 PROCESSES AND PLANNING 

FOR CNC 

8CR 

This course is a focused study of the calculation of speeds and feeds of cutting 

tools, with an emphasis on how to use reference material. Planning and job 

set-up includes print/set-up sheet reading and interpretation, job planning, 

and machining processes and procedures. Prerequisites: MACH 110, MATH 80, 

ABED 46 or equivalent placement scores or instructor permission. 

MAST 105 FUNDAMENTALS OF 

MASSAGE THERAPY 

6CR 

This course introduces the student to the history, theory, and practice of 

Swedish massage. It also addresses professional ethics and communication. 

Corequisites: MAST 115, 125. 


MASSAGE THERAPY II 

6CR 

This course introduces the students to muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments 

and how they interact to create movement at the joints. Corequisites: 

MAST 105, MAST 125. 

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MASSAGE THERAPY III 

6CR 

This course familiarizes students with the basic functions and structures of 

the body and the effects of massage on each of these systems. Corequisites: 


MAST 135 HYDROTHERAPY AND INJURY 

MANAGEMENT 

5CR 

This course teaches self-care techniques, correct body mechanics and the 

physiology of healing as they relate to treating sprains, strains and repetitive 

stress injuries. This includes instruction in specific hydrotherapy techniques. 

Prerequisites: MAST 105, MAST 115, MAST 125. Corequisites: MAST 145, MAST 155. 

MAST 145 PATHOLOGIES FOR 

MASSAGE THERAPY 

5CR 

This course introduces an array of pathological conditions commonly 

encountered in massage practice. The effects, benefits, and contraindications 

of massage are also covered. Prerequisites: MAST 105, MAST 115, MAST 125. 

Corequisites: MAST 135, MAST 155. 

MAST 155 TREATMENT MASSAGE I 6CR 

This course teaches students deeper massage techniques, postural 

assessment, and the charting process. Prerequisites: MAST 105, MAST 115, 

MAST 125. Corequisites: MAST 135, MAST 145. 

MAST 165 MASSAGE CLINIC I 6CR 

This course offers a supervised environment where students can practice charting, 

client communication, and massage skills, while demonstrating professionalism 

and ethical conduct. Prerequisites: MAST 135, MAST 145 MAST 155. Corequisites: 


MAST 175 COMPLEMENTARY MASSAGE 

MODALITIES I 

This class introduces the students to a variety of massage techniques, 

including pregnancy massage, chair massage, and sports massage. 

Prerequisites: MAST 135, 145, 155. Corequisites: MAST 165, MAST 185. 

5CR 

MAST 185 MASSAGE CURRICULUM REVIEW 

& EXAM PREP 

2CR 

This course offers a comprehensive review of anatomy, physiology, pathology, 

kinesiology, ethics, and massage techniques in preparation for the Washington 

State Licensing Exam. Prerequisites: MAST 135, MAST 145, MAST 155. 

Corequisites: MAST 165, MAST 175. 

MAST 205 SPA MASSAGE TECHNIQUES 3CR 

This course explores spa massage techniques from ancient to modern times. 

Prerequisites: MAST 165, MAST 175, MAST 185, or instructor permission. 

MAST 215 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND 

PROFESSIONAL RELATIONS 

5CR 

This course introduces billing practices, licensing requirements, available insurance 

options, proper record organization and retention, and practical methods for 

operating a massage practice. Prerequisites: MAST 165, MAST 175, MAST 185, or 


MAST 255 TREATMENT MASSAGE II 6CR 

This course further develops assessment skills, palpation skills, and 

treatment techniques to address a wider variety of conditions. Prerequisites: 

MAST 165, MAST 175, MAST 185, or instructor permission. 

MAST 265 MASSAGE CLINIC II 6CR 

This course offers a supervised environment where students can demonstrate 

their knowledge of massage and practice fundamental business skills. 

Prerequisites: MAST 165, MAST 175, MAST 185, or instructor permission. 

MAST 275 COMPLEMENTARY MASSAGE 

MODALITIES II 

5CR 

Students refine a variety of massage techniques and gain an understanding 

of the different philosophies within Eastern and Western massage 

techniques. Prerequisites: MAST 175 or instructor permission. 

MATH 070 ELEMENTS OF ARITHMETIC 5CR 

This course covers fractions, decimals, percents, and ratios through the use of 

the four basic mathematical operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) in both 

numeric and story problems. Content includes numeric, symbol, and word 

representations of number and the U.S. measurement system. Prerequisite: 

ABED 030, or equivalent placement score, or instructor permission. 

MATH 080 PRE-ALGEBRA 5CR 

Pre-algebra covers fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion, percents, graphs, 

geometry, measurement, signed numbers, and solving simple algebraic 

equations. Students learn a systematic approach to solving word problems 

and how to use a scientific calculator. Prerequisite: ABED 040, or MATH 070, or 


MATH 081 TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS I 5CR 

Technical Mathematics I is the first of three courses in applied mathematics. By 

utilizing the foundations of measurements, problem solving and equations, 

students learn how to apply their mathematical knowledge to applied problems. 

Prerequisite: MATH 070 or ABED 040. 

MATH 085 PRE-ALGEBRA REVIEW 1-2CR 

This is an independent study course for students who have completed MATH 

080 but want stronger pre-algebra skills before taking MATH 090. The course 

is broken into 5 modules: fractions, ratios and proportions and percents, 

geometry, signed numbers, and simple algebraic equations. Students may sign 

up for 1-2 of the modules. Prerequisites: MATH 080 and instructor permission. 

MATH 090 INTRODUCTION TO ALGEBRA 5CR 

Introduction to Algebra covers basic algebraic concepts and operations, 

including solution of first and second degree equations, linear graphs, 

inequalities, systems of equations, exponents, polynomials, and factoring. 

Prerequisite: MATH 080 or equivalent placement score. 

MATH 090A INTRODUCTION TO ALGEBRA, 

PART 1 

2CR 





MATH 090B INTRODUCTION TO ALGEBRA, 

PART 2 

3CR 




Prerequisites: Instructor permission. 

MATH 091 TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS II 5CR 

Technical Mathematics II is the second of three courses in applied mathematics. 

This course covers technical and commercial mathematical applications, 

problem solving, and describing solutions and problems in a graphical format. 

Prerequisite: MATH 080 or MATH 081. 

MATH 093 APPLIED MATH AND COMPUTING 

FUNDAMENTALS 

1-5CR 

This course teaches the fundamentals of math in preparation for the Applied 

Math and Computing sequence which begins with MATH 131. Content 

includes: arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mathematical modeling with linear, 

quadratic and exponential functions, and algorithmic thinking. This is a hybrid 

course with 50% class work and 50% online preparation. Prerequisite: MATH 070 

or instructor permission. Corequisite: MATH 131. 

MATH 095 FACTORING MODULE 1CR 

Topics covered include: factoring polynomials, solving quadratic equations 

through factoring, and applications using quadratic equations and factoring. This 

is a self-paced, independent study class which will help students improve their 

factoring skills in preparation for MATH 099. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. 

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MATH 098 APPLIED INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA 5CR 

This course focuses on applied algebra problems and is an alternative to a 

traditional intermediate algebra course (MATH 99). It is recommended for 

students planning to take MATH 107, MATH& 146, or MATH 147. Emphasis 

is on data analysis, mathematical modeling, and solving applied problems 

involving linear, quadratic, exponential, rational, and radical equations. 


MATH 099 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA 5CR 

Intermediate Algebra covers rational expressions, roots and exponents, 

complex numbers, functions, graphing, and the solution of quadratic 

equations. Prerequisite: MATH 090 or equivalent placement score. 

MATH 099A INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA PART 1 2CR 



equations. MATH 99A covers Part 1 of MATH 99. Prerequisites: MATH 090 or 

equivalent placement test score and instructor permission. 

MATH 099B INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA, PART 2 3CR 

Intermediate Algebra covers rational expressions, roots and exponents, complex 

numbers, functions, graphing, and the solution of quadratic equations. MATH 99B 

covers Part 2 of MATH 99. Prerequisites: MATH 099A and instructor permission. 

MATH 102 QUANTITATIVE REASONING 5CR 

Quantitative Reasoning covers trigonometry, set theory and logic, and 

exponential and logarithmic functions. General and commercial applications 

are emphasized. Problem solving and class exercises focus on team projects. 


MATH 103 TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS III 5CR 

Technical Mathematics III is the last course in a three course series in applied 

mathematics. Technical applications are: computer logic, computer algebra, 

venn diagrams, mathematical design and modeling, calculus (3-D graphs) and 

others. Prerequisite: MATH 090 or MATH 091. 

MATH 111 COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH APPLICATIONS 5CR 

This course provides a comprehensive review of algebra, graphs, and 

functions, and introduces exponential functions and logarithms, geometry 

and trigonometry, trigonometric functions, vectors and matrices. Industrial 

and practical applications are emphasized. Prerequisites: MATH 098 

(recommended), MATH 099, or equivalent placement test score. 

MATH 131 APPLIED MATH & COMPUTING 1 5CR 

This course provides an overview of engineering math and computation. 

Algebra, geometry, and trigonometry are reviewed with examples drawn 

from the Materials and Manufacturing Processes course. Students will see and 

work with the mathematical forms used throughout the four applied math 

and computing courses. Students will also learn a high-level engineering 

programming language. Prerequisites: MATH 070, or ABED 040, or equivalent 

placement score, and instructor permission. Students needing help with basic 

mathematical skills are expected to use the remedial services provided within 

the Engineering Department to improve their math skills prior to beginning 

MATH 132. Corequisite: ENG 131. 


This course introduces students to the use of vectors, basic differentiation and 

integration. Examples are drawn from the Mechanics - Statics and Dynamics 

course. Students will practice mathematics using a high-level engineering 

programming language. Prerequisite: MATH 131 and a passing grade on the 

Engineering Math Qualifying Exam or instructor permission. Corequisite: ENG 132. 


In this course, students will study sinusoids and waves, 1st and 2nd order 

differential equations, and the use of complex numbers with examples being 

drawn from the Electrical Circuits course. Students will practice mathematics 

using a high-level engineering programming language. Prerequisite: MATH 132. 

Corequisite: ENG 133. 



In this course, students will study the application of Fourier analysis and digital 

logic to solve problems drawn from the Electronic Systems course. Students 

will practice mathematics using a high-level engineering programming 

language. Prerequisite: MATH 133. Corequisite: ENG 134. 

MATH 145 FINITE MATHEMATICS FOR BUSINESS 5CR 

Finite Math covers the computational knowledge, skills, and techniques 

necessary for success in modern business. Content includes: functions and 

their graphs, linear programming, matrices, combinatorics, logic, statistics, 

and the applications of math to finance and economics. Prerequisite: 

MATH 099 (A grade of 2.5 or higher is highly recommended). 

MATH 147 DIGITAL MATHEMATICS 5CR 

Digital Mathematics covers the finite mathematical knowledge, skills and 

techniques necessary for success in computer-based technologies. Content 

includes counting, number systems, logic, relations, recursion, graphs and 

trees, algorithms, data structures, digital circuits, software languages, and 

programming. Prerequisite: MATH 098 (recommended) or MATH 099. 

MATH 220 LINEAR ALGEBRA 5CR 

Linear algebra serves as an introduction to matrix theory. Topics include 

matrix operations, determinants, solving systems of equations, n-dimensional 

vector spaces, subspaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues and 

eigenvectors, and their applications. Prerequisite: MATH& 153. 

MATH 341 MATHEMATICS OF DESIGN 5CR 

Mathematics of Design examines the relationship between the concepts of 

mathematics and the disciplines of design, with emphasis on the interaction 

between visual thinking, digital design tools, and mathematical approaches to 

space, structure and form. Course content is selected from geometry, statistics, 

animation, search, virtual reality, information visualization, and modern 

mathematical fields such as fractals, cellular automata and iconic math. 

Prerequisite: Admission to the BTAD program. 

MATH 970 ELEMENTS OF ARITHMETIC 5CR 

This course covers fractions, decimals, percents, and ratios through the use of 

the four basic mathematical operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) in both 

numeric and story problems. Content includes numeric, symbol, and word 

representations of number and the U.S. measurement system. Prerequisites: 

ABED 030, or equivalent placement score, or instructor permission. 

MATH 980 PRE-ALGEBRA 5CR 

Pre-algebra covers fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion, percents, graphs, 

geometry, measurement, signed numbers, and solving simple algebraic 

equations. Students learn a systematic approach to solving word problems 

and how to use a scientific calculator. Prerequisites: ABED 040, or MATH 070, or 


MATH 990 INTRODUCTION TO ALGEBRA 5CR 




Prerequisite: MATH 080 or equivalent placement test score. 

MATH 999 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA 5CR 



equations. Prerequisite: MATH 090 or equivalent placement score. 

MATH& 107 MATH IN SOCIETY 5CR 

Math in Society is a survey course in practical mathematics. Topics may 

include probability, statistics, history of mathematics, finance, mathematical 

modeling, modern geometry, number systems, sets and logic, exponential and 

logarithmic functions, complex numbers, and modern algebra. Prerequisite: 

MATH 098 (recommended), or MATH 099, or equivalent placement score. 

MATH& 141 PRE-CALCULUS I 5CR 

Precalculus I includes the study of polynomial, rational, exponential, and 

logarithmic functions. Students will solve multi-step problems and use a 

graphing calculator. Prerequisite: MATH 099 or equivalent placement score. 

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MATH& 142 PRE-CALCULUS II 5CR 

Pre-calculus II includes the study of the trigonometric functions and their 

inverses, vectors, systems of equations and inequalities, conic sections, polar 

coordinates, and parametric equations. Prerequisite: MATH& 141. 

MATH& 146 STATISTICS 5CR 

Statistics covers the organization and graphical representation of data, measures 

of central tendency and variation, basic probability theory, discrete probability 

distributions and the binomial formula, the normal distribution, hypothesis 

testing, confidence intervals, correlation, and linear regression. Prerequisite: 

MATH 098 (recommended), or MATH 099, or equivalent placement score. 

MATH& 148 BUSINESS CALCULUS 5CR 

Surveys differential and integral calculus, emphasizing uses in business and 

social science. Intended for students who wish only a brief course in calculus. 

Prerequisites: MATH 145 or instructor permission. 

MATH& 151 CALCULUS I 5CR 

This first-quarter calculus course includes the study of function limits, and 

emphasizes differential calculus and its applications. Prerequisite: MATH& 142. 

MATH& 152 CALCULUS II 5CR 

This second-quarter calculus course includes the study of integral calculus 

and its applications and an introduction to differential equations. A graphing 

calculator is required. Prerequisite: MATH&151 or equivalent placement score. 

MATH& 153 CALCULUS III 5CR 

Third quarter of the calculus sequence. Calculus III includes the study of infinite 

sequences and series; the geometry of space including polar forms; parametric 

equations; and the study of vector-valued functions and space curves. 

Prerequisite: MATH& 152. 

MATH& 254 CALCULUS IV 5CR 

Fourth quarter of the calculus sequence. Calculus IV introduces the study of 

multivariable calculus, with a focus on functions of two or three variables. 

Topics include: first-order differential equations, partial derivatives, directional 

derivatives, gradient vectors, multiple integration, vector fields, line and 

surface integrals, Green’s Theorem, Stokes’s Theorem, and the Divergence 

Theorem. Prerequisite: MATH& 153. 

MEDA 115 LAW AND ETHICS 3CR 

Addresses ethical concerns and legal considerations for medical office staff 

and medical records management. Gain knowledge of medical contracts, 

explore workplace legalities, historical and social issues, and workplace 

responsibilities. Prerequisite: ENGL 100, equivalent placement score, or 


MEDA 116 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 5CR 

Basic structure of medical terms including Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, 

suffixes, word analysis, spelling, and pronunciation. An overview of anatomical 

terms with an introduction to the basic concepts of health and disease. 

Equivalent to NURS 105 Prerequisite: ENGL 093, equivalent placement score, or 


MEDA 118 EXAMINE ROOM AND 

PATIENT PREPARATION 

5CR 

Introduction to clinical procedures in the medical office. Includes medical 

asepsis, Universal Precautions, vital signs, charting, preparing patient and rooms 

for examinations, first aid, and nutrition. Prerequisite: ENGL 093 or equivalent 

placement score, MEDA 116 pre or corequisite, or instructor permission. 

MEDA 119 INTERCULTURAL AWARENESS 

IN HEALTH CARE 

3CR 

This course is designed to help you explore, understand, and appreciate the 

challenges posed by cultural and ethnically diverse patient populations. 

Meeting the health care needs of culturally diverse individuals requires 

sensitivity and respect for the inherent beliefs, cultural traditions, medical 

practices, and inherent needs of each community. Prerequisite: ENGL 100. 

MEDA 121 MEDICAL OFFICE SKILLS 5CR 

Medical office procedures including scheduling guidelines and telephone 

techniques related to the medical office, filing, accounts receivable/payable, 

payroll, inventory control, billing procedures, collections. Prerequisites: 

BAS 101 (or test out), ENGL 093 or equivalent placement score, MEDA 116 or 


MEDA 125 PHLEBOTOMY /BLOODBORNE 

PATHOGENS 

5CR 

An overview of phlebotomy and the role of the phlebotomist in health care. 

Study includes circulatory system, infection control, clinical laboratory safety, 

and phlebotomy procedures and equipment. Laboratory hours provide students 

with hands on activities to gain skill competency in venipuncture and capillary 

specimen collection. Prerequisite: MEDA 116, or instructor permission. 

MEDA 129 PHARMACOLOGY/MEDICAL MATH 5CR 

Basic concepts of pharmacology including legal issues, dosage calculation, 

drug reactions and an overview of the most frequently prescribed 

medications. Prerequisites: MEDA 116, MATH 080 or equivalent placement 

score, or instructor permission. 

MEDA 136 CODING/BILLING/INSURANCE 5CR 

Introduction of insurance terminology, terms, phrases and abbreviations. Learn 

ICD-9 coding, CPT coding, and HCFA-1500 billing forms, and basics of claims 

management. Prerequisites: MEDA 121, MATH 080, or instructor permission. 

MEDA 139 ASSIST W/EXAM AND 

ADMINISTER MEDICATIONS 

5CR 

Intermediate clinical skills including infection control, sterilization and disinfection 

techniques, minor surgery assisting, wound care, administration of injections, 

safety practices for administering medications, therapeutic modalities, eye and ear 

procedures. Prerequisites: MEDA 116, MEDA 118 (pre or coreq). 

MEDA 140 MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT SYSTEMS 5CR 

A review of various types of health insurance plans, such as state, federal and 

managed care. Students will learn insurance claims processing cycle, billing 

systems and required documentation. The students will have the opportunity 

to apply their knowledge in a laboratory setting utilizing billing software. 

Prerequisites: MEDA 136, MEDA 211 or instructor permission. 

MEDA 154 INTERMEDIATE MEDICAL CODING 5CR 

Introduction to coding in ambulatory care settings using CPT, HCPCS Level 1. 

Common practices and problems associated with insurance organizations will be 

explored in relation to coding ICD-9-CM and CPT. Patient classifications and their 

relationships to coding assignment and finances will also be explored. Includes 

coding practice, lecture and lab. Prerequisites: MEDA 136 or instructor permission. 

MEDA 211 MEDICAL COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 5CR 

Computerized medical billing simulation includes scheduling patients, 

establishing accounts, posting charges, changes to the accounts, month-end 

activity, insurance tracking and basic use of electronic medical records software 

programs for charting, tracking lab orders and prescriptions. Prerequisites: 

MEDA 121, MEDA 136. 

MEDA 212 DIAGNOSTIC TESTING 

IN MEDICAL OFFICE 

5CR 

Advanced clinical skills including, ECGs and Spirometry, plus the following 

laboratory CLIA waived tests: hematology, microbiology, immunology, 

chemistry, and urinalysis. Prerequisite: MEDA 116, MEDA 125 (pre or coreq), or 


MEDA 214 DISEASE CONDITIONS 

AND COMMUNITY HEALTH 

5CR 

An overview of the disease processes of major conditions, including infectious 

diseases, major neoplastic conditions, and major congenital diseases. The 

focus is on human diseases that are first diagnosed in the clinical setting. 

Community health and preventative patient education will also be presented. 

Prerequisite: BIOL& 175 or instructor permission. 

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MEDA 254 ADVANCED MEDICAL CODING 5CR 

Students will develop advanced skills in the use of the Physician’s Current 

Procedural Terminology (CPT) and HCPCS coding system in ambulatory 

and inpatient healthcare settings. Prerequisites: MEDA 140, MEDA 154, or 


MEDA 293 MEDICAL ASSISTING 

EXTERNSHIP SEMINAR 

2CR 

Discussion, problem-solving, and evaluation of experience gained in 

internship. Development of professional communication skills, resume 

development and job seeking strategies. Preparation for CMA Exam and 

overview of developmental psychology. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. 

MEDA 294 MEDICAL ASSISTANT EXTERNSHIP 5CR 

A supervised clinical work experience for a total of 165 hours, in an outpatient 

ambulatory facility that provides an opportunity to apply administrative and 

clinical skills in the role of a medical assistant. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. 

Corequisite: MEDA 293. 

MMDP 101 DIGITAL DESIGN SURVEY 4CR 

This first quarter course is an overview of the workflow, labor market, and 

ethics as related to the digital media industry and the MMDP program. An 

introduction to all the MMDP programs will be given as well as best practices 

in file management and portfolio preparedness. Emphasis will be placed on 

researching the job market and interviewing employers to plan the best degree 

path that will suit the needs of the student. Prerequisites: ABED 046, MATH 070. 

MMDP 104 COLOR THEORY 4CR 

In-depth study of color, a foundation essential to multimedia careers. Both 

subtractive (print) and additive (screen) color properties will be examined. 

Students will use paints and illustration paper to explore hue, saturation, and 

value. Relationships between colors in the color wheel will be explored. 

MMDP 105 STORYBOARD DEVELOPMENT 4CR 

This course will continue with hands-on drawing exercises that explain a 

concept on paper through drawing, and finally, several concepts in sequence. 

Gain a further understanding of the communication visually between 

employee and employer, graphic designer and client, and designer to designer. 

Prerequisite: ART 121. 

MMDP 106 COLOR THEORY II 3CR 

Students continue in-depth study of color, with the goal of improving 

design skills for print, online, and interactive multimedia in the context of 

a mural project. Students produce work for public display, beginning with 

conceptualization, proceeding to sketching, transfer to the wall surface, 

application of color, and completion. Prerequisite: MMDP 104. 

MMDP 107 DIGITAL STORYTELLING 5CR 

An introduction to the process of storytelling in the digital age. In the class, 

students will learn a variety of formats (linear, non-linear, news) and methods 

(storyboarding, screenwriting) to aid in the process of clear and compelling 

storytelling. Students will complete the process of conceptualizing their stories 

and presenting them to an audience. 

MMDP 108 INTERACTIVE MEDIA DESIGN 5CR 

This course explores current trends and development in interactive media 

and interface/interaction design. Students will gain an understanding of 

terminology and concepts essential to interactive platforms by observing and 

analyzing contemporary content, and applying theoretical interaction principles 

to projects and exercises. Elements and principles of design will be reviewed 

with an emphasis on applying these principles to interaction design and 

usability for web and mobile device content. Prerequisites: ABED 046, ABED 040 

or MATH 070. 


MMDP 113 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 

FUNDAMENTALS 

5CR 

A general introduction to computer programming logic and concepts related 

to designing and writing computer programs and procedures. Students learn 

problem-solving techniques as well as important programming concepts such 

as data types, data structures, and object-oriented programming. Prerequisites: 

MATH 080, ENGL 093, or equivalent placement scores. 

MMDP 117 TYPOGRAPHY 

4CR 

This course covers typographic principles, type history, design considerations 

when working with type for print and web, font design, typeface identification 

strategies, and font formats/management. Recommended completion or 

concurrent enrollment in any of the following: MMDP 121, MMDP 129, MMDP 126. 

MMDP 118 HTML 

5CR 

This course is an introduction to HyperText Markup Language (HTML). 

Students examine the key components of HTML for creating web pages that 

incorporate links, images, tables, cascading style sheets (CSS), and forms. 

Topics also include HTML/XHTML tag syntax, differences between Web 

browsers, and design considerations. Prerequisites: MATH 080, ENGL 093, and 

completion of or concurrent enrollment in BAS 120, MMDP 101, or CSNT 115; 


MMDP 119 VIDEO PRODUCTION 5CR 

In this introduction to video production students will learn the fundamentals of 

the production process for narrative, commercial, and non-fiction videos. Students 

will explore composition, camera controls, production audio, lighting, interview 

skills, and shot sequencing. 

MMDP 120 DIGITAL CONTENT DELIVERY 5CR 

Students will learn the fundamentals of media compression using Apple’s 

Compression software. Students will also learn to design and distribute the 

media through podcasts, DVDs, and web streaming. Prerequisites: MMDP 118, 

MMDP 139, or instructor permission. 

MMDP 121 VECTOR ILLUSTRATION 1 

WITH ILLUSTRATOR 

4CR 

This course covers basic and intermediate illustration tools and techniques 

available in Adobe Illustrator. Students will learn skills to produce vectorbased 

artwork for web, multimedia, and print graphics. Emphasis is placed on 

proficiency with Illustrator’s pen tool. 

MMDP 122 IMAGE EDITING 1 WITH PHOTOSHOP 4CR 

This course covers basic image editing tools and techniques available in 

Adobe Photoshop. Students will learn skills to produce raster-based images 

for web, multimedia, and print. 

MMDP 123 MULTIMEDIA AUTHORING 

WITH FLASH 

4CR 

This course covers the basics of the Flash authoring program, including 

environments, drawing tools, symbols, and scenes. Action script is introduced. 

Basic animation techniques including tweening and importing outside 

materials are covered. 

MMDP 124 INTRODUCTION TO 3D W/MAYA 4CR 

This course is an introduction to the 3D content creation process as practiced 

in Maya. Best practices for 3D modeling, texturing, file management, and 

animation will be examined. Students will build several small scenes and 

render those scenes into movies. Emphasis will be placed on 3D as it relates to 

the video game industry. Prerequisites: MMDP 122, ABED 046, MATH 070. 

MMDP 126 PAGE LAYOUT 1 WITH INDESIGN 4CR 

This course covers page layout design and production using Adobe InDesign. 

Simple to moderately complex page design will be completed using tutorials and 

projects. Students will improve knowledge of layout, typography, and production 

methods. Prerequisites: MMDP 121, or MMDP 122,or instructor permission. 

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MMDP 127 LEVEL EDITING I 4CR 

This course is an introduction to the elements of creating and modifying 

content and levels within the Unreal Editor (UDK). Best practices for level 

creation and delivery will be examined, including importing 3D objects 

from Maya, applying textures, creating terrain and creating special 

effects. Emphasis will be placed on modifying existing Unreal content and 

Environmental Design. Prerequisite: MMDP 124. 

MMDP 128 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 4CR 

This course covers a basic exploration of photography using digital cameras to 

shoot and edit original photo content. Understanding and applying manual 

camera controls, creative and technical shooting strategies, composition 

theory, lighting, and workflow will be addressed using industry standard 

Adobe software, including Photoshop, Lightroom, and Camera RAW. Access to 

a digital camera with manual settings is required. Prerequisite: MMDP 122 or 


MMDP 130 CONCEPT ART – CHARACTERS 4CR 

This course covers the elements of traditional concept art creation as it applies 

to the video game industry. Best practices for traditional and electronic 

character creation for portfolio usage will be examined. Photoshop will also be 

used to help express these characters. ART 205 recommended. Prerequisites: 

ART 121, MMDP 122. 

MMDP 133 WEB AUTHORING WITH 

DREAMWEAVER 

4CR 

Students will learn to create interactive websites with Dreamweaver in this 

course, developing site-design skills as they learn the basic building tools 

and become familiar with the advanced tool set, which includes style sheets, 

layers, behaviors, libraries, and extensions. Prerequisite: MMDP 118, MMDP 

122, or instructor permission. 

MMDP 134 3D MATERIALS AND TEXTURES 4CR 

This course covers the elements of creating portfolio quality Shaders/Textures 

applied to a 3D scene. Best practices for creating realistic looking textures will 

be applied. Students will apply techniques learned in class and build a realistic 

3D scene based on a theme. Prerequisites: MMDP 124. 

MMDP 137 LIGHTING AND EFFECTS 4CR 

This course covers the elements of lighting, shading, and special effects within 

Maya. Best practices for the creation of high definition modeled and rendered 

scenes for use in the student’s portfolio are covered. Emphasis will be on 

learning the benefits of using different lights within Maya as well as creating a 

final modeled and rendered 3D scene. Prerequisite: MMDP 124. 

MMDP 138 INTRODUCTION TO 

ENVIRONMENTAL ART 

4CR 

This course introduces students to the basics of creating 3D Environmental 

Art within Maya. Students will create props and environments suitable for 

a game environment. Best practices for creating 3D models and related 

textures will be used to create a final 3D scene suitable for the student’s 

portfolio. Prerequisite: MMDP 124. 

MMDP 139 DIGITAL VIDEO EDITING 5CR 

This course covers the basics of video editing using Apple’s Final Cut Pro 

software. In the class, students will learn to edit video from a wide variety of 

sources, as well as create basic titles, effects, and transitions. Students will also 

learn to do a brief sound mix to prepare their videos for output. Prerequisites: 

MATH 070, ABED 046. 

MMDP 141 VECTOR ILLUSTRATION 2 

WITH ILLUSTRATOR 

4CR 

This course covers intermediate and advanced illustration tools and 

techniques available in Adobe Illustrator. Students will learn skills to produce 

moderately complex vector-based artwork for web, multimedia, and print 

graphics. Interoperability with Photoshop and Flash will be examined. 

Prerequisite: MMDP 121. 

MMDP 142 IMAGE EDITING 2 

WITH PHOTOSHOP 

4CR 

This course covers intermediate to advanced application of Photoshop 

skills, including photo retouching, seamless compositing, layer and channel 

manipulation, and image size/resolution optimization. Prerequisite: MMDP 122. 

MMDP 143 ACTIONSCRIPT WITH FLASH 4CR 

Create interactive websites using Flash software and ActionScript. Students 

will build on the skills acquired in Flash 1 and go from simple animation to 

interactivity. Topics will include managing internal and external projects 

and controlling sound and video with ActionScript. Students will create user 

interfaces and dynamic navigation. Prerequisite: MMDP 123. 

MMDP 146 INDESIGN II 4CR 

Course covers intermediate to advanced page-layout design and ePublication 

techniques using Adobe InDesign. Students will refine design and production 

skills specific to publishing for print or screen. Emphasis is placed on 

developing an understanding of layout formats and deliverables suitable for 

print and ePublication formats. Prerequisite: MMDP 126. 

MMDP 148 CONCEPT ART – ENVIRONMENTS 4CR 

This course covers the elements of traditional and electronic drawing of 

Landscape and Level concept art as it relates to the electronic gaming field. 

Best practices for creating portfolio quality work will be examined, including 

web-based tutorials and traditional drawing demonstrations. Students will 

present their work to peers on a regular basis. Emphasis will be placed on 

traditional drawing of landscapes based on written and visual reference. 

Electronic landscape drawings will be produced for the final project. 

Prerequisites: ART 121, MMDP 122. 

MMDP 150 CHARACTER ANIMATION I 4CR 

This course covers the elements of rigging and animating a character in Maya. 

Students will rig a skeleton in Maya, and apply that rig to a character. Students 

will also animate this character in various short Maya scenarios. Emphasis on 

traditional animation techniques will be applied in this course. Prerequisites: 

MMDP 124. 

MMDP 153 INTRODUCTION TO WEB 

AND MOBILE DESIGN 

5CR 

This course teaches the fundamentals of designing websites, mobile content, 

and graphics for screen-based devices. Topics include: navigation, user 

interaction and user experience, image production and digital color theory, 

layout techniques, accessibility, contracts and copyright law, and managing 

project assets. Client relationships, audience identification, and search engine 

optimization are also explored. Prerequisite: MMDP 121 or MMDP 122. 

MMDP 154 ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING 

WITH ACROBAT 

4CR 

This course covers electronic publishing techniques using Adobe Acrobat. 

Students will design an interactive presentation with multimedia effects such 

as buttons, sounds, and movies. They will learn to create, navigate, and modify 

cross-platform pdfs; optimize electronic documents designed for online 

viewing and/or printing, and use Acrobat’s prepress tools to prepare files for 

commercial printing. Prerequisites: MMDP 121, MMDP 126 or MMDP 129. 

MMDP 157 INTRODUCTION TO GAME THEORY 4CR 

This course covers the elements of game theory and game design as it relates 

to the video game industry. Best practices for Design Document creation and 

delivery will be examined, including concept art, character development, and 

related creative elements for a game prototype pitch. Emphasis will be placed 

on doing research and comparative analysis of electronic games and gaming. 

Students will create a video game prototype of their own and pitch it to the 

class. Prerequisite: MMDP 122. 

MMDP 158 PREPRESS AND DIGITAL PUBLISHING 4CR 

An introduction to the processes used to produce digital publications and 

high-quality commercially printed documents. Focus is on developing best 

practices in project workflow and an understanding of final deliverables 

suitable for tablet publications or commercial printing. Students should take 

this course near the end of their studies. Prerequisite: MMDP 126. 

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MMDP 159 ADVANCED PRODUCTION 

AND EDITING 

5CR 

Advanced editing using Final Cut Pro. Students will use their skills obtained 

in earlier classes to create a series of projects demonstrating advanced 

editing skills in a variety of genres. Prerequisite: MMDP 119, MMDP 139, or 


MMDP 160 DIGITAL SOUND 5CR 

Students will learn the basic processes of both music recording and postproduction 

sound for film. Soundtrack Pro 2 and Pro Tools LE will be used to 

record and manipulate music and sound effects. 

MMDP 162 PHOTOSHOP III 4CR 

Advanced use of Photoshop, integrated with Illustrator and other graphics 

programs. Emphasis will be placed on and defining and interpreting client 

needs and creating compelling images that demonstrate integration of 

compatible software. Prerequisites: MMDP 141, MMDP 142. 

MMDP 165 3D CHARACTER DESIGN 4CR 

Students construct and map “Low Polygon” 3D characters of their own design 

in this course. Students practice various modeling and skinning techniques 

and construct their own texture map for this character. Students learn to 

differentiate key attributes between a High Polygon and a Low Polygon 

character. Prerequisite: MMDP 124. 

MMDP 168 INTRODUCTION TO CONTENT MANAGEMENT 

SYSTEMS – CMS 

4CR 

This course introduces students to common Content Management System 

(CMS) platforms. Topics include how to develop CMS-based websites; install, 

modify, and create new templates; add and edit content; and use modules and 

plug-ins. Prerequisites: MMDP 133 and MMDP 118, or instructor permission. 

MMDP 170 MOTIONS GRAPHICS 

WITH AFTEREFFECTS 

5CR 

Students will learn the fundamentals of creating timeline-based graphics and 

animation using two different industry utilized Motion Graphics programs: 

Adobe After Effects and Apple’s Motion. Prerequisite: MMDP 122. 

MMDP 172 CONCEPT ART – TEAM PROJECT 4CR 

This course will allow students to refine their drawing skills and will introduce 

them to an advanced level of pre-production art and visuals as related to the 

development of a video game. Students will be placed on drawing teams to 

traditionally and electronically create concept art. MMDP 148 recommended. 

Prerequisites: MMDP 122, MMDP 130, or instructor permission. 

MMDP 182 LEVEL EDITING II 4CR 

Students will work on small teams to create a game mod using an industry 

standard level editing software. Best practices for advanced level editing 

techniques will be practiced as well level design theory, creation, and workflow. 

Prerequisites: MMDP 124, MMDP 127. 

MMDP 190 PORTFOLIO/JOB SEARCH 5CR 

This course covers the elements of portfolio preparation, best practices for 

portfolio creation and delivery including web-based vs. traditional portfolios, 

decision-making about which pieces to include, and assessment of the variety 

of projects needed to create an effective portfolio. Emphasis will be placed on 

researching the job market and effectively presenting portfolios during job 

interviews. Prerequisites: MMDP 121, MMDP 122, MMDP 126 or MMDP 133. 

MMDP 196 CAPSTONE PROJECT LAB 3CR 

Independent project work in any MMDP certificate or degree course of 

studies. Prerequisite: MMDP 195. 

MMDP 210 HIGH RESOLUTION SCULPTING I 4CR 

This course will introduce students to the basics of the ZBrush software. 

Students will learn the techniques associated with ZBrush as well as Basic 3D 

modeling theory. Prerequisites: MMDP 124. 


MMDP 215 HIGH RESOLUTION SCULPTING II 4CR 

This course will build on the student’s previous knowledge of Zbrush and 

introduce advanced skills related to implementing Zbrush into the game 

production pipeline. Students will learn how to create highly detailed characters 

and objects that can be displayed in portfolios. Prerequisite: MMDP 210. 

MMDP 234 XML/XSL 

5CR 

An introduction to Extensible Markup Language (XML) and Extensible StyStudents 

learn syntax of XML and concepts of the hierarchical data model. Topics studied 

include transforming XML data sources with XSLT and XPath, validating XML 

against schema and using namespaces. Prerequisites: MMDP 113, MMDP 118, or 


MMDP 235 PHP SCRIPTING 5CR 

PHP is a widely-used general-purpose scripting language that is especially 

suited for server-side web development. Students learn to build web 

applications requiring server-side logic and to access SQL databases. 

Prerequisites: MMDP 113, MMDP 118, or instructor permission. 

MMDP 236 C++ PROGRAMMING I 5CR 

An introduction to C++ programming language with emphasis on structured 

programming. Concepts include loops, arrays, pointers, functions, and 

sequential file access. Small to medium size C++ programs consisting of 

multiple classes will be designed, written, tested and debugged. Prerequisites: 

MMDP 113 and MATH 080 or equivalent placement score. 

MMDP 237 PROGRAMMING WITH C# 5CR 

C# is a modern, object-oriented language that provides the simplicity of Visual 

Basic with the power and flexibility of C++. Students learn the fundamentals 

of the language and some of the inner-workings including classes, structures, 

attributes, flow of execution and an introduction to the .NET framework. 

Prerequisites: MMDP 113 and MATH 080 OR equivalent placement score. 

MMDP 238 JAVASCRIPT 

5CR 

This course builds on the concepts taught in MMDP 113 Computer Programming 

Fundamentals and MMDP 118 HTML. Students will learn to apply programming 

skills to build dynamic web pages, manipulate the Browser Object Model, validate 

forms, use object-oriented techniques, and trace and resolve errors in JavaScript 

programs. Prerequisites: MMDP 113, MMDP 118, or instructor permission. 

MMDP 282 COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING 5CR 

This course provides a survey of the field of brand communication design 

and marketing from historical, cultural, and industry practice perspectives. 

Students will study the principles of brand communication and contemporary 

marketing theory. Prerequisite: ART 102 or instructor permission. 

MMDP 297 MULTIMEDIA INTERNSHIP 1-4CR 

Multimedia internship designed to expand student learning in the workplace. 

Students work with a faculty member and internship site supervisor to 

formalize the academic component of the experience through development 

of learning objectives, professional resume, timesheets, work samples and 

written reviews. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. 

MMPE 122 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM APPLICATIONS 6CR 

Introduces students to basic electrical concepts and applications on 

components and systems. Lighting, safety and accessory electrical systems 

provide diagnostic practice. Prerequisites: TRAN 110, 

TRAN 112, TRAN 113, TRAN 125, or instructor permission. 

MMPE 123 CHARGING SYSTEMS 6CR 

Basic charging system concepts and hands-on applications include routine 

maintenance, diagnosis and repair of storage batteries, single-phase half-and 

full-wave, and three-phase permanent and three-phase magnet systems. 

Prerequisite: MMPE 122, or concurrent enrollment or instructor permission. 

MMPE 124 IGNITION SYSTEMS 5CR 

Overview of ignition system concepts and applications includes routine 

maintenance, diagnosis and repair of energy transfer magneto, battery/coil, 

capacitor discharge and transistorized/digital ignition systems. Prerequisite: 

MMPE 123, or concurrent enrollment, or instructor permission. 

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MMPE 134 POWER TRANSMISSION 

APPLICATIONS 

4CR 

Fundamental power transmission concepts and applications include 

maintenance, diagnosis and repair of direct drive, gilmer and V-belt, 

mechanical and centrifugal clutch, constant-mesh transmission, and torque 

converter systems. Prerequisite: MMPE 124 or instructor permission. 

MMPE 135 TRANSAXLE, TRANSMISSIONS 

& DRIVE SYSTEMS 

6CR 

Introduces students to transaxles and constant variable transmission system 

concepts and applications in maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of power 

equipment transaxles, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicle, and scooter CVTs. 

Enables students to develop basic power transmission system concepts and 

hands-on applications including routine maintenance, diagnosis and repair 

of marine gearcases. Prerequisite: MMPE 134, or concurrent enrollment, or 


MMPE 137 INDUCTION/EXHAUST SYSTEMS 5CR 

Presents students to basic induction and exhaust concepts. Slide valve, 

constant velocity, and fixed venturi carburetion and overview of electronic 

fuel injection emphasized. Prerequisite: MMPE 136, or concurrent enrollment 


MMPE 138 MOTORCYCLE/MARINE/ 

POWER EQUIP LAB 

1-5CR 

Enables students access to the training lab to facilitate extra time to complete 

course requirements and provide flexibility to accommodate advanced special 

projects. Prerequisites: TRAN 110, TRAN 112, TRAN 113, TRAN 125. 

MMPE 213 CHASSIS, SUSPENSION, 

AND RIGGING 

7CR 

Basic fluid power concepts and applied activities including routine 

maintenance, diagnosis and repair of motorcycle, marine/stern drive 

and outdoor power equipment. This course introduces students to basic 

suspension, tire, wheel and brake systems, marine controls rigging, and tilt 

and trim system concepts. Includes maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of 

motorcycle, recreational marine, and outdoor power equipment products. 


MMPE 214 TWO AND FOUR-CYCLE GAS ENGINES 6CR 

Features basic two- and four-cycle gasoline engine concepts and 

hands-on activities. Includes engine evaluation, routine maintenance, and 

overhaul techniques. Prerequisite: MMPE 213, or concurrent enrollment or 


MMPE 215 DIESEL ENGINES 2CR 

Introduction to basic diesel engine concepts and applied activities, engine 

evaluation, routine maintenance, and overhaul techniques. Prerequisite: 

MMPE 214 or concurrent enrollment or instructor permission. 

MMPE 221 ADVANCED ELECTRICAL 

APPLICATIONS 

4CR 

Continuation of basic systems operation provides students with practice 

involving newly integrated electronic systems interfacing with fluid power 

and mechanical systems. Prerequisites: TRAN 110, TRAN 112, TRAN 113, and 

TRAN 125, or instructor permission. 

MMPE 223 ADVANCED MOTORCYCLE, 

MARINE & POWER EQUIP APPS I 6CR 

First of a three-part series to build on system basics and emerging 

technologies (emissions, electronic engine management systems, electronic 

corrosion protection, anti-lock brake and traction control systems, etc.) Many 

shop simulations. Prerequisite: MMPE 221 or instructor permission. 

MMPE 231 ADVANCED MOTORCYCLE, 

MARINE & POWER EQUIP APPS II 4CR 

Second of a three-part series to expand system basics and introduce students 

to emerging technologies. Shop practice; dealing with customers and vendors, 

processing paperwork and working on customer projects. Prerequisite: MMPE 223 


MMPE 232 ADVANCE MOTORCYCLE, 

MARINE & POWER EQUIP APPS III 6CR 

Third in the series to expand system basics and acquaint students with emerging 

technologies (emissions, electronic engine management systems, electronic 

corrosion protection, anti-lock brake and traction control systems, etc.). Shop 

simulations continue. Prerequisite: MMPE 231 or instructor permission. 

MOHD 221 HARLEY-DAVIDSON® 

ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS 

6CR 

Students will practice systematic diagnostics and repair of the starting, 

charging, ignition and security systems typically found on late model Harley- 

Davidson motorcycles. Prerequisite: MMPE 215 or instructor permission. 

MOHD 223 INTRO TO HARLEY-DAVIDSON® 

ELECTRONIC CNTRL SYSTEM 

3CR 

Students will learn about the electronic control systems typically found on late 

model Harley-Davidson motorcycles and be introduced to the Digital Technician 

diagnostic software. Prerequisite: MOHD 221 or instructor permission. 


SERVICE PROCEDURES 

6CR 

Students will learn to perform routine service procedures on all late model Harley- 

Davidson motorcycle platforms. Prerequisite: MOHD 223 or instructor permission. 

MOHD 231 ADVANCED HARLEY-DAVIDSON® 

ELECTR CONTROL SYSTEMS 

3CR 

Students will continue their studies of the electronic control systems typically 

found on late model Harley-Davidson motorcycles and focus on troubleshooting 

using the Digital Technician diagnostic software. Prerequisite: MOHD 225 or 


MOHD 233 HARLEY-DAVIDSON® CHASSIS SERVICE 6CR 

Students will study the design, maintenance, diagnosis and repair of 

chassis systems typically found on late model Harley-Davidson motorcycles. 

Prerequisite: MOHD 225 or instructor permission. 


AIR-COOLED POWERTRAINS 

6CR 

Students will study the design, maintenance, diagnosis and repair of aircooled 

powertrain systems typically found on late model Harley-Davidson 

motorcycles. Prerequisite: MOHD 221 or instructor permission. 

NURS 107 NURSING ASSISTANT THEORY 5CR 

This course will introduce students to the role, responsibilities, and skills 

required of a nursing assistant. The students will be introduced to health 

care concepts including scientific principles of nursing, basic therapeutic 

communication techniques, infection and infection control, vital sign 

measurement, safety and mobility issues, basic patient care, patient comfort, 

and nutrition. Prerequisites: ENGL 093, IFAD 158 or equivalent, COME 120, or 

instructor permission. Corequisites: NURS 108, NURS 109. 

NURS 108 NURSING ASSISTANT LAB 3CR 

This course will give students an opportunity to integrate Nursing Assistant 

theory into practice while in a lab environment. Students will practice and 

demonstrate an understanding of the skills necessary to provide safe care to the 

health care client. These skills include: infection control, vital sign measurement, 

safe transfer, ambulation and positioning and feeding patients. In addition 

the students will practice documenting, reporting and communication skills. 

Prerequisites: ENGL 093, IFAD 158 or equivalent, COME 120, or instructor 

permission. Corequisites: NURS 107, NURS 109. 

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NURS 109 NURSING ASSISTANT PRACTICUM 3CR 

This course will give students an opportunity to integrate the learning from 

Nursing Assistant Theory and Lab skills into the clinical environment caring 

for healthcare clients. Students will demonstrate safe client care through 

performance of nursing assistant skills in a healthcare environment. These 

skills include: infection control, vital sign measurement, safe transfer, 

ambulation and positioning and feeding patients. In addition the students 

will demonstrate accurate documenting, reporting and communication skills. 

Prerequisites: ENGL 093, IFAD 158 or equivalent, COME 120, or instructor 

permission. Corequisites: NURS 107, NURS 108. 

NURS 110 INTRODUCTION TO 

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 

3CR 

This is an introductory course in use of critical thinking in application of 

scientific knowledge, nursing process into the physiological response to health 

disturbances. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. 

NURS 111 NURSING FOUNDATIONS 4CR 

Introductory course in the fundamentals of nursing care focused to foster 

global and cultural awareness. Provides theoretical background and 

introduces the nursing process emphasizing roles of the LPN and RN. 

Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Corequisite: NURS 112. 

NURS 112 NURSING FOUNDATIONS PRACTICUM 2CR 

This course allows the student to apply introductory critical thinking skills, 

observe the nursing process, practice communication techniques, and 

demonstrate basic nursing skills in a long-term care setting. Prerequisite: 

Instructor permission. Corequisite: NURS 111. 

NURS 113 HEALTH ASSESSMENT 

AND PROMOTION 

2CR 

This course is an introduction to the concepts of health promotion throughout 

the life span as a basis for performing a total client assessment. Critical 

thinking skills and cultural needs are included. Combined lecture and 

laboratory practice on a well adult. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. 

NURS 116 COMMUNICATION PROCESSES 

IN NURSING 

2CR 

This course is an introduction to the principles of therapeutic communication 

and techniques for use with clients, families, and co-workers. Students 

identify patterns of communication and explore common blocks to effective 

communication. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. 

NURS 117 SKILLS LAB I 2CR 

This course is the first of a two-course series introducing the nursing student 

to the process and rationale of basic nursing skills and procedures. It includes 

didactic instruction and supervised practice of basic nursing skills in a 

laboratory environment. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. 

NURS 121 MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING I 4CR 

The first of two courses presenting nursing care as it relates to common 

disturbances of homeostasis. Critical thinking skills and cultural needs of the 

client are introduced. Students utilize a systems approach to patient care. 

Prerequisites: NURS 111, NURS 112. Corequisite: NURS 122. 

NURS 122 MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING I 

PRACTICUM 

5CR 

This course offers the opportunity for the student to continue to apply 

and expand nursing skills, critical thinking skills, and communication skills 

in an acute care setting. Prerequisites: NURS 111, NURS 112. Corequisite: 

NURS 121. 

NURS 128 SKILLS LAB II 2CR 

This is the second of a two course series introducing the nursing student 

to the process and rationale of nursing skills and procedures. It includes 

didactic instruction and supervised practice of intermediate nursing skills in a 

laboratory environment. Prerequisite: NURS 117. 


NURS 129 GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING 2CR 

A course introducing the nursing student to concepts and processes of 

assessment, care and health promotion for the older adult. Students will explore 

the nurse role as change agent in the planning and delivery of care in the older 

adult. Prerequisites: NURS 121 NURS 122. 

NURS 131 MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING II 4CR 

This course introduces common disturbances of homeostasis across the adult 

life span. Students continue to build on knowledge gained in prerequisite 

course work in developing an understanding of disease processes and the role 

of the nurse in the care of clients with altered functioning related to disease 

processes. Prerequisites: NURS 121, NURS 122. Corequisite: NURS 132. 

NURS 132 MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING II 

PRACTICUM 

5CR 

In this course the student continues to expand and integrate critical thinking 

skills, knowledge of the nursing process, communication techniques, and 

technical skills in an acute care setting. Prerequisites: NURS 121, NURS 122. 

Corequisite: NURS 131. 

NURS 134 INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY 3CR 

A systems approach is utilized as it relates to pharmacological interventions 

by the nurse. There is an emphasis on client information literacy, cultural 

awareness, and issues involving non-compliance with therapies. Prerequisites: 

NURS 111, NURS 112. 

NURS 135 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING 3CR 

Introduces concepts relating to emotional, mental, and behavioral disturbances 

and disorders of clients. Emphasizes basic concepts including legal and ethical 

principles related to mental health and illness, and the role and responsibilities of 

the nurse in the chronic and acute mental health care setting. Prerequisites: 

NURS 121, NURS 122. 

NURS 139 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING PRACTICUM 3CR 

This course covers care for individuals with psychiatric disturbances and their 

families in acute care, outpatient, and community mental health care settings with 

clients manifesting complex neurophysiological and psychosocial disturbances. 

Emphasis is on working with the interdisciplinary team in both acute and 

outpatient care settings. Focus is on individual mental health assessment, milieu 

assessment, and psychiatric care planning. Prerequisites: NURS 121, NURS 122, 

NURS 128, NURS 129, 134. Corequisites: NURS 131, NURS 132, NURS 135. 

NURS 205 PROFESSIONAL NURSING TRANSITION 3CR 

This course assists the working LPN with re-entering academia, learning the 

role of a RN, and prepares them for the transition into providing a higher level 

of care. Corequisites: NURS 221, NURS 222, NURS 225 and NURS 226. 

NURS 213 LEADERSHIP AND PRACTICE 

FOR THE LPN 

3CR 

Explores the legal, ethical, and philosophical aspects pertaining to the role of the 

practical and registered nurse in Washington State. Teaches effective transition 

skills, professional planning, and lifelong learning. Prerequisites: NURS 131, 

NURS 132, NURS 135, NURS 139. 

NURS 214 NURSING PRACTICE 

AND THE FAMILY UNIT 

4CR 

Students learn about physiological changes that occur during noncomplicated 

pregnancy and birth, common complications, physiological 

adaptations of the normal newborn, normal growth and development of a 

child from infancy to adolescent. Cultural awareness and diverse approaches 

to parenting are specifically addressed in this course. Prerequisite: Instructor 

permission. Corequisites: NURS 215, NURS 213, NURS 219. 

NURS 215 NURSING PRACTICE 

AND THE FAMILY UNIT PRACTICUM 2CR 

Students observe acute care experience with mothers, newborns, and families, 

conduct an assessment of children in a community setting. Cultural awareness 

and information literacy of the new family unit is emphasized. Prerequisite: 

Instructor permission. Corequisites: NURS 214, NURS 213, NURS 219. 

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NURS 219 MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING III 

PRECEPTORSHIP 

3CR 

The course combines the concepts and skills learned throughout the 

practical nurse program. Emphasizes skill development, independence, time 

management and the nursing process as the basis for providing care to a 

group of clients. Prerequisites: NURS 122, NURS 132. Corequisite: NURS 213. 

NURS 221 NURSING & THE CHILDBEARING 

FAMILY 

3CR 

This course focuses on normal growth and development and nursing needs 

of the child-bearing family from pre-conception through infancy while 

presenting a holistic approach to the culturally diverse families. Nursing care 

related to other aspects of the reproductive system (STDs, Family Planning) is 

also included. Prerequisites: NURS 131, NURS 132. Corequisite: NURS 222. 

NURS 222 NURSING & THE CHILDBEARING 

FAMILY PRACTICUM 

3CR 

Registered Nurse student care experience with mothers, newborns, and 

families. Students acquire cultural awareness and information literacy 

pertaining to the new family unit. Prerequisites: NURS 131, NURS 132. 


NURS 225 NURSING OF CHILDREN 3CR 

This course focuses on the growth and development of the child from birth 

through adolescence in diverse populations. Major childhood illnesses and 

community resources for family units discussed. Prerequisites: NURS 131, 

NURS 132. Corequisite: NURS 226. 

NURS 226 NURSING OF CHILDREN PRACTICUM 3CR 

This course provides an opportunity for students to apply and expand their 

critical thinking skills, use of the nursing process, and communications skills 

while focusing on acutely ill pediatric clients and their families. Prerequisites: 

NURS 131, NURS 132, NURS 135, NURS 139 Corequisite: NURS 225. 

NURS 241 MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING III 5CR 

This course teaches advanced nursing theory and scientific principles 

emphasizing clients with complex health disturbances across the adult life. 

Nursing research and evidenced based practice will be introduced, as it pertains 

to direct client care. Emphasis is on the nurse role in collaborative partnership 

with all health team members in developing and evaluating effectiveness 

of client care plan. Prerequisites: NURS 221, NURS 222, NURS 225, NURS 226. 


NURS 242 MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING III 

PRACTICUM 

5CR 

This course provides opportunities for students to work in an acute care 

setting with clients manifesting multi-faceted physiological, mental, and 

social health disturbances. Prerequisites: NURS 221, NURS 222, NURS 225, 

NURS 226. Corequisite: NURS 241. 

NURS 243 LEADERSHIP AND 

NURSING PRACTICE 

3CR 

This course introduces the nurse student to the legal, ethical, and professional 

components of nursing. Included in the course is nursing history, growth of 

nursing, and current trends as applied to clinical and practice areas. Specialty 

areas within the profession will be presented and discussed. Nurse role as 

educator and leader, with a special emphasis on culturally competent care is 

explored. Prerequisites: NURS 241, NURS 242. 

NURS 244 LEADERSHIP AND NURSING 

PRACTICE PRECEPTORSHIP 

6CR 

This course is a clinical preceptorship in a nursing practice setting. The focus 

is on the student’s ability to integrate delivery of care with teamwork and 

leadership. Prerequisites: NURS 241, NURS 242. 

NUTR& 101 NUTRITION 5CR 

This course studies the concepts of nutrition and biochemistry. It also 

addresses nutrition of different life cycles and diet planning as significant 

factors of health and wellness. Prerequisite: ABED 046, or ABED 053, or 


OTA 101 CONDITIONS IN 

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 

4CR 

This course covers basic pathophysiology with emphasis on conditions most 

frequently observed and treated in physical rehabilitation and occupational 

therapy. Topics include etiology, pathology, manifestation, treatment, and 

prognosis of selected body systems. Prerequisites: ENGL& 101, BIOL& 175, 

MEDA 116, PSYC&200, MATH 070 or equivalent placement score Corequisites: 

OTA 110, OTA 111, OTA 113. 

OTA 110 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN 

THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM 

5CR 

This course includes an introduction to occupational therapy, basic theory and 

philosophy, ethics, and areas of OT practice. The student will craft a personal 

development plan based on the tenets of occupational therapy. Prerequisites: 

BIOL& 175, MEDA 116, PSYC&200. Corequisites: OTA 101, OTA 111, OTA 113. 

OTA 111 APPLIED THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES 5CR 

Students will learn to train clients in basic and instrumental ADLs, manual 

occupations and crafts; students will perform activity analyses and explain the 

role of cognition in daily activities. Prerequisites: BIOL& 175, MEDA 116, PSYC&200. 

Corequisites: OTA 101, OTA 110, OTA 113. 

OTA 112 FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT 

AND KINESIOLOGY 

5CR 

Introduction to the physical aspects of daily life. Emphasis on functional 

movement of the upper extremities and trunk. In-depth exploration of muscles, 

nerves, and skeletal components of human function. Prerequisites: NURS 110, 

BIOL& 175, MEDA 116, PSYC& 200. Corequisites: OTA 110, OTA 111, OTA 112. 

OTA 113 ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY 3CR 

This course provides an introduction to adaptive equipment including simple 

tools, seating and positioning devices, and computer use in therapeutic 

interventions. These adapted technologies are an important part of the 

practice of occupational therapy. Prerequisites: BIOL& 175, MEDA 116, 

PSYC&200. Corequisites: OTA 101, OTA 110, OTA 111. 

OTA 120 PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION 

AND BEHAVIOR 

3CR 

This course provides an introduction to written documentation, oral reporting, 

teamwork, professional ethics and standards, relationship of the Occupational 

Therapy Assistant (OTA) to the Occupational Therapist (OTR), and effective 

communication with clients. Prerequisites: OTA 141, BIO 111, MEDA 116, 

PSYCH& 200, OTA 110, OTA 111, OTA 112, OTA 113. Corequisites: OTA 121, 

OTA 122, OTA 123, OTA 124. 

OTA 121 PRINCIPLES/PRACTICE: 

OTA IN PHYS DISABILITIES 

5CR 

This class provides in depth exposure to common medical conditions, 

physical disabilities, and the specific interventions and treatments used by the 

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA). Prerequisites: OTA 141, BIO 111, MEDA 116, 

PSYCH& 200, OTA 110, OTA 111, OTA 112, OTA 113. Corequisites: OTA 120, OTA 122, 

OTA 123, OTA, 124. 

OTA 122 PRINCIPLES OF OT: MENTAL HEALTH 5CR 

This class provides an in-depth exposure to common psychiatric disorders 

and the interventions used by the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) in 

various practice settings. This course will also examine the psychosocial and 

socio-cultural aspects of disability. Prerequisites: OTA 112, OTA 120, OTA 121, 

OTA 123, OTA 124. Corequisites: OTA 210, OTA 212, OTA 213, OTA 223. 

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OTA 123 FIELDWORK I IN PHYS DISABILITIES/MENTAL 

HEALTH 

1CR 

This class provides three hours per week of community-based clinical education. 

The student will observe an occupational therapy assistant or an occupational 

therapist treating patients. Prerequisites: OTA 101, OTA 110, OTA 111, OTA 112, 

OTA 113, IFAD 162 Corequisites: OTA 120, OTA 121, OTA 122, OTA 124. 

OTA 124 SEMINAR I PHYS DISABILITIES/ 

MENTAL HEALTH 

2CR 

This course provides directed discussion and presentations based on the 

fieldwork experiences of the students. Specific course content related to each 

student’s clinical experience are presented. Prerequisites: OTA 101, OTA 110, 

OTA 111, OTA 112, OTA 113. Corequisites: OTA 120, OTA 121, OTA 122, OTA 123. 

OTA 210 FUNDAMENTALS OF OCCUPATIONAL 

THERAPY: PEDIATRICS 

5CR 

This course examines the causes, courses, and prognoses of conditions and 

diseases which occur in the span of birth through adolescence. The role of the 

occupational therapy assistant (OTA) is presented. Prerequisites: OTA 120, OTA 121, 

OTA 123, OTA 124. Corequisites: OTA 122, OTA 212, OTA 213, OTA 223. 

OTA 212 FIELDWORK LEVEL I: 

PEDIATRICS/MENTAL HEALTH 

1CR 

This class provides three hours per week of community-based clinical 

education. The student will observe an occupational therapist or occupational 

therapy assistant treating pediatric clients. Prerequisites: OTA 112, OTA 120, 

OTA 121, OTA 123, OTA 124. Corequisites: OTA 122, OTA 210, OTA 213, OTA 223. 

OTA 213 SEMINAR II 2CR 

This seminar provides an opportunity for students to share their experiences 

in pediatric-based clinical fieldwork with one another. Student-generated case 

studies will be presented. Prerequisites: OTA 112, OTA 120, OTA 121, OTA 123, 

OTA 124. Corequisites: OTA 122, OTA 210, OTA 212, OTA 223. 

OTA 214 NEUROCOGNITIVE ASPECTS 

OF DAILY LIFE 

4CR 

This course covers brain/neurological functioning related to the occupational 

performance of daily life. Topics include neurocognitive processes, such as 

orientation, memory, visual perception, executive skills, judgment, and metacognition. 

The treatment and compensatory skills used by the occupational 

therapy clinician in practice are covered. Prerequisites: OTA 120, OTA 121, OTA 122, 


OTA 220 FUNDAMENTALS OF OT: 

OLDER ADULTS 

5CR 

This course covers theories of aging, components of healthy aging, common 

diseases and conditions frequently experienced by older adults, and the 

context in which aging and occupational dysfunction may occur. The 

important role of the occupational therapy assistant is emphasized, along 

with the intervention activities and treatments used with the older adult 

population. Prerequisites: OTA 122, OTA 210, OTA 212, OTA 213, OTA 223 

Corequisites: OTA 214, OTA 221, OTA 222, OTA 224. 

OTA 221 FIELDWORK LEVEL I: 

OLDER ADULTS 

1CR 

This course provides directed discussion and presentations based on the 

fieldwork experiences of the students. It uses the case study method. Specific 

content related to each student’s clinical experience is presented. Prerequisites: 

OTA 122, OTA 210, OTA 212, OTA 213, OTA 223 Corequisites: OTA 220, OTA 222, 

OTA 214, OTA 224. 

OTA 222 SEMINAR III 2CR 

This course provides directed discussion and presentations based on concurrent 

Fieldwork Level I experiences of the OTA students. The case study method and 

oral reporting skills are emphasized. Prerequisites: OTA 122, OTA 210, OTA 212, 

OTA 213, OTA 223 Corequisites: OTA 214, OTA 220, OTA 221, OTA 224. 


OTA 223 HEALTH PROMOTION 

& WELLNESS IN OT 

3CR 

This course covers the foundations and key concepts of health promotion and 

wellness, and ties these concepts to occupational therapy theory and practice. It 

covers public health principles, cultural and sociological considerations in health 

promotion, and occupational justice. Students will learn to design and carry 

out health promotion interventions for a variety of conditions and populations. 

Prerequisites: OTA 112, OTA 120, OTA 121, OTA 123, OTA 124. Corequisites: 

OTA 122, OTA 210 OTA 121, OTA 212, OTA 213. 

OTA 224 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 

ASSISTANT CAPSTONE 

4CR 

This course provides the final integration of all knowledge and performance skills 

covered in the OTA curriculum. It reviews and connects occupational therapy 

theory, roles and responsibilities of the OTA, therapeutic activities, adaptive 

technology, professional communication, techniques for working with pediatric, 

adult, and geriatric individuals who may have occupational dysfunction due to 

mental or physical disabilities. Prerequisites: OTA 122, OTA 210, OTA 212, OTA 213, 


OTA 230 FIELDWORK LEVEL 2 – 

CLINICAL EXPER A 

10CR 

This course provides the first full-time (40 hour per week) 8-week clinical 

experience in a community, rehabilitation, medical, or mental health setting 

under the supervision of an occupational therapist or occupational therapy 

assistant licensed by the Dept. of Health, State of Washington. Prerequisites: 

OTA 214, OTA 220, OTA 221, OTA 222, OTA 224 Corequisite: OTA 231. 

OTA 231 SEMINAR IV 2CR 

This course covers the practical clinical issues experienced by the OTA students 

during the first 8 weeks of the quarter. After the successful completion of the 

8-week Fieldwork II Experience, students come back to campus for a seminar 

for directed discussion and sharing based upon actual clinical experiences. 

Specific course content is dependent upon each student’s unique experience. 

Prerequisites: OTA 214, OTA 220, OTA 221, OTA 222, OTA 224. Corequisite: OTA 230. 

OTA 240 FIELDWORK LEVEL 2 – 

CLINICAL EXPER B 

10CR 

This course provides a second full-time (40 hour per week) 8-week clinical 

experience in a community, rehabilitation, medical, or mental health setting. 

The student will practice under the supervision of an occupational therapist or 

occupational therapy assistant licensed by the State of Washington. This fieldwork 

assignment will take place in a different clinical practice setting than OTA 230. 

Prerequisites: OTA 230, OTA 231 Corequisite: OTA 241. 

OTA 241 SEMINAR V 2CR 

This course covers the practical clinical issues experienced by the OTA students 

during the first 8 weeks of the quarter. After the successful completion of the 

8-week Fieldwork II Experience, students come back to campus for a seminar 

for directed discussion and sharing based upon actual clinical experiences. 

Practical preparation for the national occupational therapy assistant 

certification examination is emphasized. Prerequisites: OTA 230, OTA 231 

Corequisite: OTA 240. 

PHIL 305 PROFESSIONAL ETHICS 5CR 

This course examines ethical questions that can arise for individuals working 

in business and other professions. Students will be equipped to identify the 

values that inform various professions and to skillfully resolve conflicts that 

arise between core value concepts. Prerequisite: Completion of an AAS, AAS-T, 

or AA degree or instructor permission. 

PHIL 321 ETHICS OF DESIGN 5CR 

An overview of the varied approaches to the study of ethics from classical to 

contemporary is applied to the evolving design field. Ethical decision-making 

within the design profession is emphasized. The course begins with study 

of the classical philosophers and transitions to contemporary ethical issues 

facing practitioners across design disciplines. Prerequisite: Admission to BTAD 

program or instructor permission. 

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PHIL& 120 SYMBOLIC LOGIC 5CR 

A comprehensive introduction to symbolic logic, including its historical 

development, the structure of logical forms, deductive tools and techniques, 

the role of logic in language, mathematics, and philosophy, and applications in 

decision-making, computer programming, and silicon circuitry. Prerequisites: 

MATH 098 or MATH 099, and ENGL 093, or equivalent placement test scores. 

PHYS& 114 GENERAL PHYSICS I W/LAB 5CR 

This course covers kinematics, motion in two-dimensions, force and motion, 

work and energy, momentum and collisions, circular motion, gravitation, 

rotational motion, and solids. Includes laboratory. Prerequisites: MATH 098, or 

MATH 099, or instructor permission. 

PHYS& 115 GENERAL PHYSICS II W/LAB 5CR 

This course covers ideal gas law & kinetic theory, thermodynamics, temperature 

and heat, heat transfer, electric forces and fields, electric potential, electric 

circuits, magnetic forces & fields, electromagnetic induction. Includes laboratory. 

Prerequisite: PHYS& 114. 

PSYC 099 HUMAN RELATIONS 5CR 

Course will cover essential communication and interpersonal skills desired 

in the work environment. Teamwork skills will be achieved through practical 

application. Prerequisite: ABED 045, or ABED 046, or equivalent placement score. 

PSYC 301 PSYCHOLOGY OF ORGANIZATIONS 5CR 

This course prepares the student to exercise effective leadership by learning 

positive psychology, negotiation and labor relations, strength-based 

management of individuals and teams, motivation/morale, and conflict 

resolution. Prerequisites: Admission to a baccalaureate program and 

PSYC& 100 or SOC& 101, or instructor permission. 

PSYC 441 PSYCHOLOGY OF CREATIVITY 5CR 

This course is a close examination of creativity as a human trait. Issues of 

definition, identification, measurement, development, use, loss, and value 

in the design process are examined. Prerequisite: PSYC&100 or equivalent. 

Admission to BTAD program or instructor permission. 

PSYC& 100 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY 5CR 

This course will introduce students to the principles of motivation, 

communication, human development and learning. Practical applications will 

be made to individual difference, group process and behavior in organizations. 

Prerequisite: ABED 045, or ABED 046, or equivalent placement score. 

PSYC& 200 LIFESPAN PSYCHOLOGY 5CR 

Students will learn the stages of human development from infancy 

throughout the life span. Stages will be discussed in terms of physical, social 

and psychological. Normal growth and development are discussed for each 

developmental stage. Also addressed are deviations from normal as behaviors 

which interfere with function. Practical applications are made. Prerequisite: 

ABED 045, or ABED 046, or equivalent placement score. 

PSYC& 220 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY 5CR 

Students will learn to deal effectively with deviant behavior, including theory 

and diagnostic classifications, with emphasis on effective case management 

strategies. Students will gain a better understanding of maladaptive behavior 

and its impact on individuals, families, and society. Students will acquire 

basic information regarding the identification and management of high-risk 

situations that may occur during the course of their work as a human service 

professional. Prerequisites: ABED 045, ABED 046 or equivalent placement scores. 

PTA 110 PTA PROCEDURES I 6CR 

Introduces principles and techniques of basic patient care skills. Emphasis is on 

patient safety. Skills include vital signs, aseptic technique, positioning & draping, 

body mechanics, transfers & bed mobility, assistive mobility devices, therapeutic 

massage, and selected physical agents. Prerequisites: PTA 141, admission to the 

Physical Therapist Assistant Program. Corequisites: PTA 120, PTA 130. 

PTA 120 TOPICS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY I 2CR 

Covers the history and organization of rehabilitation, overview of practice 

settings, and the role of the PTA. Other topics include ethical standards, 

cultural and interpersonal communication, and principles of teaching and 

learning. Prerequisites: PTA 141, admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant 

Program. Corequisites: PTA 110, PTA 130. 

PTA 121 TOPICS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY II 3CR 

Teaches documentation, plan of care review, and additional written 

communication skills for the physical therapist assistant. Prerequisites: PTA 110, 

PTA 120, PTA 130. Corequisites: PTA 140, PTA 150. 

PTA 122 TOPICS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY III 3CR 

Covers topics in PTA career development, reading healthcare literature, 

community education, resource management, communication, promotion of 

wellness and prevention, social responsibility, licensure preparation, resume 

and job interview skills. Prerequisites: PTA 160, PTA 170, PTA 220, PTA 230. 

Corequisites: PTA 240, PTA 250. 

PTA 130 CLINICAL BIOMECHANICS 6CR 

Principles of biomechanics including: planes and types of motion, 

osteokinematics, arthrokinematics, force, torque, and levers as applied to human 

movement. Covers data collection skills of joint range of motion, muscle length, 

and description of functional ROM. Prerequisites: PTA 141, admission to the 

Physical Therapist Assistant Program. Corequisites: PTA 110, PTA 120. 

PTA 140 PTA PROCEDURES II 6CR 

Exercise physiology and therapeutic exercise in rehabilitation. Teaches 

intervention skills for flexibility, strengthening, aerobic conditioning, 

endurance training, agility, postural awareness and stabilization, range 

of motion, and aquatic exercise. Prerequisites: PTA 110, PTA 120, PTA 130. 


PTA 141 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 3CR 

Survey of basic pathophysiology. Topics include etiology, pathology, 

manifestation, treatment, and prognosis of pathology of selected body 

systems. Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant Program. 

PTA 150 PTA PROCEDURES III 6CR 

Therapeutic interventions for patients with cardiac, pulmonary or general medical 

conditions, and amputations. Covers gait training, adaptive, orthotic, protective, 

supportive, and prosthetic devices, and interventions related to environmental 

barriers, self-care, and home management. Prerequisites: PTA 110, PTA 120, 

PTA 130. Corequisites: PTA 121, PTA 140. 

PTA 160 PTA PROCEDURES IV 6CR 

Therapeutic interventions for chronic and acute neurological conditions. Covers 

neuroanatomy, common neurological pathologies, motor control and motor 

learning, and the rehabilitation concept. Prerequisites: PTA 121, PTA 140, 

PTA 150. Corequisites: PTA 170, PTA 220, PTA 230. 

PTA 170 PTA PROCEDURES V 6CR 

Therapeutic interventions for musculoskeletal conditions. Review of 

musculoskeletal pathology, bone and soft tissue healing, common soft tissue 

injuries, fractures, and diseases of the foot and ankle, knee, hip, spine, pelvis, 

shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. Prerequisites: PTA 121, PTA 140, PTA 150. 

Corequisites: PTA 160, PTA 220, PTA 230. 

PTA 220 CLINICAL AFFILIATION I 4CR 

Initial fieldwork in a physical therapy clinical setting under supervision of a 

clinical instructor. Application of behavioral, data collection, and therapeutic 

intervention skills acquired in previous PTA technical academic coursework. 

Prerequisites: PTA 121, PTA 140, PTA 150, PTA 160, PTA 170, PTA 230. 

PTA 221 CLINICAL AFFILIATION II 7CR 

Full-time community clinical experience in a physical therapy setting for 

implementation of physical therapist assistant (PTA) procedures under the 

supervision of an on-site clinical instructor. Students develop and refine 

physical therapist assisting skills in preparation to enter the field as an entry 

level PTA. Prerequisites: PTA 122, PTA 240, PTA 250. Corequisite: PTA 231. 

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PTA 222 CLINICAL AFFILIATION III 7CR 

Final full-time clinical affiliation which includes practical application of 

physical therapist assistant (PTA) procedures under the supervision of a clinical 

instructor. Students refine physical therapist assisting skills in preparation to 

enter the field as an entry level PTA. Prerequisites: PTA 122, PTA 240, PTA 250, 

PTA 221 Corequisite: PTA 231. 

PTA 230 SEMINAR I 1CR 

Clinical affiliation preparation. Review of current state and federal practice 

acts and laws, role of the student physical therapist assistant, clinical facility 

policies and procedures, and affiliation expectations. Prerequisites: PTA 121, 

PTA 140, PTA 150. Corequisites: PTA 160, PTA 170, PTA 220. 

PTA 231 SEMINAR II 1CR 

Research and presentation of a case study based on a clinical affiliation experience 

from PTA 221 or PTA 222. Prerequisites: PTA 122, PTA 240, PTA 250. Corequisites: 

PTA 221, PTA 222. 

PTA 240 PTA PROCEDURES VI 6CR 

Therapeutic interventions for integumentary conditions and edema 

management. Principles and application of electrotherapeutic modalities. 

Emphasis is on safe and appropriate use of interventions and modalities 

within the role of the PTA. Prerequisites: PTA 160, PTA 170, PTA 220, PTA 230. 


PTA 250 PTA PROCEDURES VII 4CR 

Therapeutic interventions and treatment considerations for special patient 

populations including pediatric and geriatric patients. Covers adaptations 

important for providing safe, compassionate and effective care for pediatric 

and geriatric patients. Prerequisites: PTA 160, PTA 170, PTA 220, PTA 230. 


SHSV 110 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL 

AND HUMAN SERVICES 

5CR 

The student will receive an introduction to the field of Social and Human 

services, including the history, philosophy, and current delivery systems to a 

diverse client population. Prerequisites: ENGL 093 and MATH 070, or equivalent 

placement scores. 

SHSV 112 EXPLORING MEDICAL 

INTERPRETING 

3CR 

This class prepares students who are fluent in a foreign language for 

evaluation and employment opportunities in medical interpreting. 

Prerequisites: ABED 046/053 or equivalent placement, and SHSV 110 or 


SHSV 114 EXPLORING SOCIAL SERVICES 

INTERPRETING 

3CR 

This class prepares students who are fluent in a foreign language for 

evaluation and employment opportunities in social services interpreting. 

Prerequisite: ABED 046/053 or equivalent placement. 

SHSV 115 MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID 1CR 

This Mental Health First Aid course is an interactive 12 hour class that helps 

participants identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health 

problems. The course builds understanding of the personal, familial, and 

societal impact of mental health problems, introduces risk factors and 

provides participants with an overview of common treatments. 

SHSV 120 CASE MANAGEMENT AND SYSTEMS 5CR 

Students will examine the roles and functions of case managers including 

interviewing, assessment and record keeping in a variety of social service systems. 

Prerequisite: SHSV 110 or instructor permission. 

SHSV 130 THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES 

& TECHNIQUES 

5CR 

The student will examine the roles and functions of the helping professional 

through the study of principles, concepts, and processes related to interaction 

with clients. Prerequisite: SHSV 110 or instructor permission. 


SHSV 136 ISSUES IN AGING: BOOMERS 

AND BEYOND 

5CR 

This course covers the biological, sociological and psychological processes 

involved in the aging process. Social policies, housing, caregiving resources 

and community services will also be explored. Prerequisite: SHSV 110 or 


SHSV 138 FIELD PRACTICUM I 5CR 

Students will learn to apply basic skills and knowledge gained in previous course 

work through supervised field placement in a social service agency. In addition, 

students will attend a weekly seminar for debriefing, assessment, and supervision 

of their field placement. Prerequisite: SHSV 110 or instructor permission. 

SHSV 140 DISABILITY ISSUES & PRACTICE 5CR 

The student will identify the major categories of disability and the functional 

limitations of each. Vocational, psychological and educational impacts on the 

individual, family and community will be examined. Prerequisite: SHSV 110 or 


SHSV 142 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & WELLNESS 5CR 

The student will learn to identify and develop wellness behaviors, which 

will support their success in the demanding, high stress environment of the 

helping profession. Prerequisite: SHSV 110 or instructor permission. 

SHSV 210 GROUP PROCESS & DYNAMICS 5CR 

The student will learn effectiveness of groups by using a variety of roles, models 

and norms of the group process. Student will participate as group members and 

develop group leadership skills through co-facilitation of group using appropriate 

strategies and activities. Prerequisite: SHSV 110 or instructor permission. 

SHSV 212 INTRODUCTION TO 

CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY 

5CR 

The student will examine the effects of psychoactive drugs, theories of 

addiction, and major classes of drugs. The student will learn to effectively 

address chemical dependency issues in the social service environment. 

Prerequisite: SHSV 110 or instructor permission. 

SHSV 218 FIELD PRACTICUM II 5CR 

Students will learn to apply intermediate skills and knowledge with direct 

supervision in a field placement in a social service agency. In addition, students 

will attend a weekly seminar for debriefing, assessment, and supervision of their 

field placement. Prerequisite: SHSV 138 or instructor permission. 

SHSV 220 ADVANCED THERAPEUTIC 

TECHNIQUES 

5CR 

The student will build on the initial skills developed in SHSV 130, achieving 

advanced competencies in the areas of exploration, insight and action. 

Prerequisites: SHSV 110, SHSV 130, or instructor permission. 

SHSV 222 MULTICULTURAL COUNSELING 5CR 

Multicultural communication skills are essential in the social and human 

services field. The student will develop multicultural mindfulness so they can 

work effectively with diverse client populations. Prerequisite: SHSV 110 or 


SHSV 238 FIELD PRACTICUM III 5CR 

Students will apply advanced skills and knowledge gained in previous internships 

and course work with minimal supervision in a field placement. Each successive 

internship placement will give the student the opportunity to experience various 

career options. Prerequisite: SHSV 218 or instructor permission. 

SHSV 256 CURRENT ISSUES IN SOCIAL 

& HUMAN SERVICES 

1-5CR 

The student will select a current topic of interest in the field of Social and 

Human Services and research its impact on the diverse client base of today’s 

world. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. 

SOC 260 SOCIOLOGY OF DEATH AND DYING 5CR 

This course explores social, cultural, political, and economic aspects of death 

and dying. Cross-cultural comparisons, social stratification, rituals, taboos, and 

current social policy debates will be examined. 

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SOC 301 GLOBAL SOCIOLOGY 5CR 

Examines the processes and theories of globalization. Explores the social, 

cultural, political, and economic impact of globalization and illustrates 

global challenges and opportunities through identifying social patterns and 

analyzing case studies. Prerequisites: Admission to a baccalaureate program 

and PSYC& 100 or SOC& 101, or instructor permission. 

SOC& 101 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY 5CR 

This course is an introduction to the set of perspectives on human life that 

allows us to understand how the events and experiences of our personal lives 

are affected by social institutions, group dynamics, historic forces, and cultural 

meanings. Prerequisite: ENGL 093. 

SOCI 230 TECHNOLOGY & SOCIETY 5CR 

An overview of the changing roles technology has played in relation to multiple 

aspects of human society including social groups, institutions, and societal 

problems. Topics covered may include, but are not limited to, the relationship 

between technology and work, education, art, gender, “invention”, commerce, 

music, warfare, “progress”, disasters, environment, government, entertainment, 

and the future. Particular emphasis will be placed on technologies significant 

to the Pacific Northwest and LWIT programs. Prerequisite: ABED 045 or 046 or 

equivalent placement test score. 

SPAN& 121 SPANISH I 5CR 

An introduction to the language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. 

Students develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. 

SPAN& 122 SPANISH II 5CR 

This course is a continuation of skills learned in SPAN&121. Prerequisite: SPAN&121. 

SPAN& 123 SPANISH III 5CR 

This course is a continuation of skills learned in SPAN&122. Prerequisite: SPAN&122. 

STEC 198 COOPERATIVE WORK SEMINAR 1CR 

Weekly meeting with the student and their Energy & Science Technician program 

advisor to review the work completed during that week at the internship. It is also 

an opportunity for the student to interact with other students in the program and 

learn about their experiences. Corequisite: STEC 199. 

STEC 199 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE 4CR 

The cooperative work experience provides an opportunity for students to 

work in a science or energy related field of interest to the student. The focus is 

to provide students with work experience and practical application of science 

principles. Corequisite: STEC 198. 

STEC 200 GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICE 4CR 

This course introduces students to the principles of laboratory operation for 

both biology and chemistry. The topics include: preparing experiments, data 

management, and laboratory safety. Includes laboratory. Prerequisites: 

MATH 090, ABED 046, or equivalent placement scores, or instructor permission. 

STEC 221 HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT 5CR 

This course provides the content for the 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and 

Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER). It also discusses biological, physical 

and chemical treatment methods. Includes laboratory. Prerequisites: MATH 090 

and ABED 046 or equivalent placement scores or instructor permission. 

STEC 225 QUALITY AND STATISTICAL 

PROCESS CONTROL 

5CR 

This course studies the concept of quality in manufacturing and looks specifically 

at Statistical Process Control as a tool to reduce variation in manufacturing 

processes. Other tools that will be introduced will be Six Sigma, Failure Mode 

Effect Analysis, and Gauge R&R. This course teaches to the Global Outcome of 

Information and Technical Literacy. Prerequisites: MATH 090 and ABED 046 or 

equivalent placement score or instructor permission. 

STEC 351 PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABILITY 5CR 

Introduces the influence of human activities on environmental processes. 

Topics include ecological concepts, population growth, natural resources, and 

current environmental problems from scientific, social, political, and economic 

perspectives. Students demonstrate an understanding of environmental 

interrelationships and contemporary global environmental issues as related 

to sustainable design practices. Prerequisites: Admission to the BTAD Program 

and any lab science. 

TRAN 110 COMPUTER BASICS/ 

TRANSPORTATION TRADES 

2CR 

This course focuses on computer basics, keyboarding and industry 

applications. This course teaches to the global outcome of information and 

technical literacy. Prerequisites: ABED 040 or MATH 070, and ABED 046, or 

equivalent placement scores. Corequisites: TRAN 112, TRAN 113, TRAN 125. 

TRAN 112 SHOP AND BUSINESS PRACTICES 5CR 

This course focuses on beginning and advanced objectives dealing with 

industry expectations, tools, precision measurements, fasteners, safety, power 

tools, equipment, industrial first aid, and related topics. Prerequisites: ABED 040 

or MATH 070, and ABED 046, or equivalent placement scores. Corequisites: 


TRAN 113 BASIC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 4CR 

This course focuses on basic electrical concepts and processes and other 

related objectives needed to be able to succeed in transportation technology 

classes. Prerequisites: ABED 040 or MATH 070, and ABED 046, or equivalent 

placement scores. Corequisites: TRAN 110, TRAN 112, TRAN 125. 

TRAN 125 MECHANICAL PRINCIPLES 5CR 

This course focuses on the principles and safety of welding 

and refrigeration. Prerequisites: ABED 040 or MATH 070, and ABED 046, or 

equivalent placement scores. Corequisites: 


WELD 100 WELDING OVERVIEW FOR TRADES 7CR 

This introductory course focuses on the principles, procedures, and operation 

of welding equipment. The course will include oxy-fuel welding and cutting, 

gas metal arc welding and gas tungsten arc welding. The purpose of this 

course is to introduce welding to non-welding focus students. Prerequisite: 


WELD 101 OXY/ACETYLENE CUTTING 

& WELDING 

7CR 

This course focuses on the principles, procedures, and operation of equipment 

to properly and safely weld, braze, and cut metal. Prerequisites: ABED 040 or 

MATH 070, and ABED 046 or equivalent placement scores. 

WELD 102 SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING 8CR 

This course focuses on the principles, procedures, and operation of 

equipment to properly and safely use the shielded metal arc welding process. 

Prerequisite: WELD 101. 

WELD 103 FLUX CORE ARC WELDING 7CR 


to properly and safely use the flux core arc welding process,including both the 

dual shield and inner-shield processes. Prerequisite: WELD 102. 

WELD 104 GAS METAL ARC WELDING 8CR 

This course focuses on the principles, procedures, and operation of equipment to 

properly and safely use the gas metal arc welding process. Prerequisite: WELD 102. 

WELD 105 GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING 7CR 


to properly and safely use the gas tungsten arc welding process. Prerequisite: 

WELD 102. 

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WELD 106 CARBON ARC, PLASMA, & 

OXY-ACETYLENE CUTTING 

8CR 


to properly and safely use the carbon arc, plasma and oxy-acetylene cutting 

processes. Prerequisite: WELD 101. 

WELD 201 SHIELDED METAL 

ARC PIPE WELDING 

7CR 


to properly and safely use the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process as it 

relates to pipe welding. Prerequisite: WELD 102 or instructor permission. 

WELD 202 GAS TUNGSTEN ARC PIPE WELDING 8CR 


to properly and safely use gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) process as it 

relates to pipe welding. Prerequisite: WELD 105 or instructor permission. 

WELD 203 LAYOUT AND 

FABRICATION TECHNIQUES 

7CR 

This course focuses on the principles, procedures, and operation of 

equipment to properly and safely use layout and fabrication techniques. 

Prerequisites: WELD 103, WELD 104, WELD 105, WELD 106, WELD 201. 

WELD 204 WABO TEST PREP 

AND WELD TESTING 

8CR 

This course covers the description and identification of industrial metals; their 

physical, mechanical, and chemical properties; and the fundamentals of weld 

testing. Prerequisites: WELD 103, WELD 104, WELD 105, or instructor permission. 

WELD 205 ADVANCED PIPE WELDING 8CR 

This course is a continuation of the principles, procedures, and operation of 

equipment to properly and safely weld various diameters of pipe in various 

positions, using shielded metal (SMAW) and/or gas tungsten arc welding 

(GTAW). Prerequisites: WELD 201, WELD 202. 

WELD 220 ADVANCED GAS TUNGSTEN 

ARC WELDING I 

8CR 

This course is a continued focus on the principles, procedures, and 

operation of equipment to properly and safely use the gas tungsten arc 

welding process as it relates to the welding of metals as thin as 16 gauge. 

Prerequisites: WELD 102, WELD 105. 

WELD 221 ADVANCED GAS TUNGSTEN 

ARC WELDING II 

7CR 

This course is a continuation of WELD 220. It continues the focus on the 

principles, procedures, and operation of equipment to properly and safely use 

the gas tungsten arc welding process as it relates to the welding of metals as 

thin as 20 gauge. Prerequisite: WELD 220. 

WELD 230 METAL FORMING I 8CR 

This course focuses on the principals, procedures, and safe operations of 

manual metal forming equipment such as hammers, hydraulic presses for 

die-forming, and slip rollers. Students learn to create solid shapes or hollow 

forms, with or without the application of heat. Prerequisite: WELD 106 or 


WELD 231 METAL FORMING II 7CR 

This course focuses on the principals, procedures, and safe operations of manual 

metal forming equipment such as English wheel, press break, shear, and 

shrinking torch. Students learn to create solid shapes or hollow forms, with or 

without the application of heat. Prerequisite: WELD 230 or instructor permission. 


WINE 117 INTRO TO SUS VITICULTURE 3CR 

Students will learn the fundamentals of vineyard management in Western 

Washington with an emphasis on sustainable practices. Topics will include 

botany, grafting, varietal selection, trellising, pruning, irrigation, integrated 

pest and disease management practices, and organic vineyard techniques 

including cover crops. 

WINE 241 WINES OF THE WORLD 3CR 

This course offers a survey of wine, winemaking techniques, and grape varietals 

across the globe. The course will explore the history of wine by region, including a 

focus on viticulture practices and wine-making styles. Terroir, regional influences of 

climate, and soil types are also explored. Prerequisite: Must be at least 21 years old. 

WINE 242 NORTHWESTERN WINES 3CR 

This course is a survey of wines produced in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, 

including the American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) in those states and their 

premier producers. The history of Northwestern wine-making, the grapegrowing 

regions of the Northwest, viticulture practices and winemaking styles 

are explored. Prerequisite: Must be at least 21 years old. 

WINE 243 THE BUSINESS OF WINE 4CR 

This course provides an overview of the national and local wine industries. 

Topics include the role wine plays in the hospitality industry, the distribution 

chain, the wine labor force, and the supervision and management issues in 

the wine industry. 

WINE 244 WINE MARKETING 3CR 

This course focuses on methods for marketing wine, including market analysis, 

packaging, advertising, promotional techniques, label development, and the 

use of consultants. 

WINE 245 WINE SALES 3CR 

This course provides an in-depth look at wine sales and the types of 

occupations involved in the sales process. Discusses the role importers, 

brokers, and distribution agents play in wholesale and retail sales. Direct sales 

methods are also discussed. Prerequisite: Must be at least 21 years old. 

WINE 246 RESTAURANT WINE SERVICE 3CR 

This course covers tableside wine service practices in the restaurant industry 

with a focus on methods for suggesting the product. The different methods 

for developing and maintaining a wine list and working with purveyors are 

included. Prerequisite: Must be at least 21 years old. 

WINE 262 TASTING ROOM AND EVENT 

MANAGEMENT 

3CR 

This course covers the process of setting up and managing tasting rooms, 

supervisory techniques, and training for basic wine tasting. Students will 

learn how to collaborate with professional event coordinators. Topics include 

operations, logistics, design, strategy, and evaluation. Prerequisite: Must be at 

least 21 years old. 

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College Calendar 2013-2014 

www.lwtech.edu/calendar 

ACADEMIC CALENDAR AND HOLIDAYS 

Dates in this calendar are subject to change without 

notice. A detailed calendar with the latest information 

on registration is printed in each issue of the Lake 

Washington Institute of Technology Class Schedule and 

can be viewed online at www.lwtech.edu/calendar. 

* Advising Day – See your adviser to plan enrollment and 

check progress toward completion. 

SUMMER QUARTER 2013 

First day of summer quarter July 1 

Independence Day July 4 

No classes, buildings closed 

Last day of quarter August 23 

FALL QUARTER 2013 

Labor Day September 2 

First day of fall quarter September 23 

* Advising Day October 22 

No classes, buildings open 

Veterans Day November 11 


Thanksgiving November 28, 29 


Last day of quarter December 12 

WINTER QUARTER 2014 

First day of winter quarter January 6 

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 20 


* Advising Day February 11 


President’s Day February 1 


Last day of quarter March 26 

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SPRING QUARTER 2014 

First day of spring quarter April 7 

* Advising Day May 6 


Memorial Day May 26 


Commencement June 20 

Last day of quarter June 25 

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Ater, Steven | TENURED 

Bachelor of Technology in 


• B.A., Central Washington University 

• M.F.A., University of Illinois 

• Professional-Technical Certificate 

Barnes, Letty | TENURED 


• Master of Education, 

University of Exeter 


Berry, Michelle 

Counselor 

• B.A., Pacific Lutheran University 

• M.A., Pacific Lutheran University 

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 

Blakesley-Boddie, Chantalle 

Medical Assisting - Billing and Coding 

• A.T.A., Everett Community College 

• B.S., Brigham Young University 

• Certified Medical Assistant 

Bricken, William | TENURED 

Mathematics 

• B.A., UCLA 

• M.S., Stanford University 

• Ph.D., Stanford University 

Brown, Kenneth | TENURED 


• A.A.S., Portland Community College 


Bruhn, Christian | TENURED 

Fitness/Personal Trainer 

• B.S., Central Washington University 

• M.S., Central Washington University 

• Certified Strength & 

Conditioning Specialist 

• Certified Health/Fitness Instructor 


Budrow, Lauren 

Funeral Services 

• A.S., Vincennes University 

• B.A., Indiana University 

• M.B.A., Butler University 

• Certified Funeral Director and 

Embalmer 


Candelaria, Dennis 


Dale, Donald 


• Certified Service Technician 


Dalgarn, Suzanne | TENURED 

Nursing 

Registered Nurse 

• A.A., Shoreline Community College 

• B.S.N., University of Washington 

• M.S., Seattle Pacific University 

• Certified Psychiatric Mental Health 

Nurse Practitioner 

• Certified Nurse Educator 


Dalich, George M. | TENURED 

Science 

• B.S., Oregon State University 

• M.S., Oregon State University 

• Ph.D., Oregon State University 

• A.S.C.P., U.S. Army 

Davis, Beth M. | TENURED 


• A.S., Oregon Institute of Technology 

• B.S., Oregon Institute of Technology 

• M.S., University of Washington 

• Certified Dental Hygienist 


Dimeo, Matthew 

Culinary Arts 

• A.A.S., Johnson County 

Community College 

• Certified Culinarian 


Frost, Monta | TENURED 


• B.S., University of Washington 

• M.Ed., University of Washington 


Gilbert, Rob 

Digital Gaming/Media 

• B.F.A, School of Visual Arts 

• M.Ed., Argosy University 


Gill, Ninderjit 


• B.A., Simon Fraser University 

• B.S.W., University of British Columbia 


Gonzales, Jessica 

Nursing 

• B.S.N., University of Incarnate Word 

• M.S.N., University of Incarnate Word 

• Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner 

Gryniuk, Joe | TENURED 


• Senior Certified Electronics Technician 

• FCC Licensed 

• IPC Class A Instructor 


Hicks, Jim 

Automotive Collision 

• M.B.A., Seattle University 

• B.A., Seattle University 

• Collision Repair Certificate, Lake 

Washington Technical College 

• Certified Master Structural Damage 

Analysis Professional 

• I-CAR Platinum Certified Estimator 

Hicks, Merritt 

Adult Basic Education 

• A.S., Santa Fe Community College 

• B.A., University of California 

• M.Ed., Seattle University 

Holt, Jana 

Intensive English 

• B.A., Middlebury College 

• M.A., Middlebury College 

Howe, Jim | TENURED 

Computer Security & Network 

Technician 

• B.A., Chapman University 


Jacallen, Dana 

Building Plant Maintenance 

• A.A.S., Matanuska Susitna 

Community College 

• E.P.A., Certified Universal Boiler 

Operators License 

• Unlimited Journeyman 


Jacobsen, Rex | TENURED 

Accounting 

• A.A.S., Lake Washington Institute 

of Technology 

• B.A., Western Washington University 


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Clifton, Michael | TENURED 

Precision Machining 

• Journeyman 



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Jain, Seema | TENURED 


• A.A., Lake Washington Institute 


• B.A., University of Delhi, India 

• B.C.A., Indira Ghandi National Open 

University, India 

• M.A., University of Delhi, India 


Kapp, Caroline | TENURED 


• Adobe Certified 

• B.F.A., Cornish College of the Arts 

• M.F.A., University of Washington 


Kendrick, Scarlet | TENURED 


• A.T.A., Edmonds Community College 

• A.A.S., Edmonds Community College 

• B.A., University of Washington 

• M.A., University of Phoenix 

• Certified Dental Assistant 


Knigge, Hans 

Automotive Technology 


Knygnytska-Johnson, Maria | TENURED 


• B.A., State University of Chernivtsy 

• M.A., Lvov Ivan Franko State University 

of Ukraine 

• Ph.D., University of Washington 

Ko, Cindy 


• B.S., University of Washington 

• Certified Dental Hygienist 


Koreski, Nolan | TENURED 

Automotive and Recreational 

Vehicle Technology 


• RVDA Master Certified RV Service 

Technician 

• ASE Certified Master Automobile 

Technician 

• ASE Advanced Level Specialist 


Kuestner, Susan | TENURED 

Mathematics 

• B.S., Ohio University 

• M.Ed., Montana State University 

Lake, Michael 

Developmental English/Writing Center 

• B.A., La Sierra University 

• M.A., Eastern Illinois University 

Lasker, Grace | TENURED 

Science 

• B.S., University of Nebraska 

• M.A., University of Nebraska 

• Ph.D., Clayton College of Natural Health 

Linnertz, Sara 

Counselor 

• B.A., Gonzaga University 

• M.A., Gonzaga University 

• Certified School Counselor 

Mandy, Robert | TENURED 


• A.S., Architectural Technology, 

University of the State of New York, 

Alfred 

• B.P.S., Architecture, 

• University of the State of New York, 

Buffalo 

• Master of Architecture, 

University of the State of New York, 

Buffalo 

• Registered Architect 


Mantooth, Wesley | TENURED 

English 

• A.A., Peninsula College 


• M.A., Utah State University 

• Ph.D., The George Washington 

University 

Marshall, Don | TENURED 


B.S., Washington State University 

• Certified Professional Horticulturist 

• Certified Arborist 


Martorelli, Joseph 


Network Technology 

• B.S., San Jose State University 

• M.B.A., University of San Francisco 


McEwen, Michael 

Nursing 

• Registered Nurse 

• B.S.N., Pacific Luther University 

• M.S.N., Seattle Pacific University 

McLean, Sherry-Anne 

Mathematics 

• B.A., Brigham Young University 

• M.A., Brigham Young University 

McPherson, Pat | TENURED 

Early Childhood Education/ 

Parent Education 

• A.A., Averett College 

• B.S., Humboldt State University 

• M.S., Nova University 


Mehta, Neera | TENURED 

Counselor 

• B.S., University of California-Davis 

• M.S., California State University- 

Stanislaus 

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor 

Meyers, David 

Welding 

• B.F.A., The State University of New York 

• WABO Certified Welder 


Monroig, Bob | TENURED 


Service Technology 


• Master Certified 

• Honda Registered Service Technician 


Nelson, Jo | TENURED 

Health Sciences 

• B.S., Longwood College 

• M.Ed., Western Washington University 

• American College of Sports Medicine 

• Health & Fitness Instructor 


Nyland, Rob 

Video Production 

• B.A., Brigham Young University 

• M.A., Brigham Young University 


Olason, Roxanne 

Nursing 

• Registered Nurse 

• B.S.N., University of Washington 

• M.S., St. Joseph’s College 

• Certified Nurse Executive Advanced 

• Certified Healthcare Manager 


Oyler, Mel 


• B.S., University of California 

• M.S., University of California 

• Ph.D., University of Washington 

Petersen, Jerald | TENURED 

Automotive Repair 

• ASE Certified Master Automotive 

Technician 

• ASE Certified Advanced Drivability 

Technician 


Popescu-Cosma, Mihaela | TENURED 


• B.A., University Babes-Bolyai 

• M.A., University Babes-Bolyai 

• TESOL Certificate, Seattle Pacific 

University 

• Certified LIST/DSHS Medical and Social 

Services Interpreter 

Porter, Eric 


• A.A.S, Mt. Hood Community College 

• B.Ed., Pacific Lutheran University 

• Certified Physical Therapist Assistant 


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Ramirez, Celia | TENURED 


• B.A., Eastern Washington University 

• M.Ed., Eastern Washington University 

Richmond, Michael | TENURED 

Automotive Technology 

• A.A.S., Renton Technical College 

• C.T.E., Bates Technical College 

• ASE Certified 


Roduin, Cheyenne | TENURED 

Librarian 

• B.A., Evergreen State College 

• M.L.I.S., University of Washington 

Rupik, Doug 

Welding Fabrication & Maintenance 

• B.A., Alabama Bible College 

• B.A., Hyles-Anderson Seminary 

• WABO Certified Welder 

• Certified Welding Instructor 

• Certified Welding Inspector 

• Certifed Rigger, Signalperson 

• OSHA Certified Construction 

Outreach Trainer 


Shaughnessy, Kathleen 

Social Studies 


• M.I.T., University of Washington 

• Certified Professional Educator 

Shepherd, Heidi | TENURED 

Counseling and Social and 

Human Services 

• B.A., University of Wisconsin 

• M.Ed., Seattle University 


Short, Andrew 

Engineering Graphics-Mechanical 

• A.A.S., Lake Washington Institute 


• B.S., Western Washington University 

• Certified Civil Drafter 

• Certified Mechanical Drafter 

Smith, Christopher 


• A.A., DeAnza College 

• B.S., University of California 

• Certified Professional Horticulturalist 


Smith, Gary | TENURED 

Diesel Technology 


• Heavy Duty Truck Technician Diploma, 

• South Seattle Community College 

• SE Master Certified Heavy-Duty 

Diesel Mechanic 


Snider, Philip | TENURED 

English 

• B.A., University of California-Davis 

• M.A., University of British Columbia 

Sobottka, Jason | TENURED 

Humanities/Visual Arts 

• A.A., Grays Harbor College 

• B.F.A., University of Montana 

• M.F.A., University of Minnesota 

• Certified Behavioral Assessment Expert 

Stockmann, Maureen | TENURED 

Culinary Arts 

• A.S., Seattle Culinary Academy 

• B.A., Southern Illinois University 

• Certified Nutrition Instructor 

• Professional Technical Certificate 

Sutherland, Donald 

Automotive 

• ASE Certified Master Automotive 

Technician 


Toner, Margo | TENURED 


• B.A., Seattle Central Community 

College 



• Certified Dental Assistant 


Torrijos, Jennifer 



• Certified Medical Assistant 

Toussaint, Laura | TENURED 

Psychology/Sociology 

• B.A., Eastern Washington University 

• M.A., American University 

• Ph.D., American University 

Valenzuela, Hector 

Math/Developmental Education 

• B.A., University of Texas 

• M.A., California State University 

• Chartered Life Underwriter 

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Vanica, Alina 


• A.A., Lake Washington Institute 


• B.A., University of Oradea, Romania 

• M.E., Seattle University 

• TESOL Certificate, Seattle University 

Waddington, Mark | TENURED 


Network Technology 

• Network + Certified Professional 

• A+ Certified Service Technician 

• Certified Cisco Instructor 

• Certified Wireless Network 

Administrator 


Waters, Janet 

Baking Arts 

• A.A.S., Lake Washington Technical 

College 

• B.S., Art Institute of Seattle 

• ACF Certified Working Pastry Chef 


Welty, Peter | TENURED 

Electronics 

• A.S., Foothill Community College 

• B.S., Central Washington University 

• M.S., Central Washington University 

• Licensed Engineer in Training 

• US General Radio Telephone License 


Wenceslao, Pablo 


• B.Design, University of Florida 

• M.Arch., M.I.T. 


Weyer, Greg 

Welding Fabrication & Maintenance 

• Certified Welder 


Wilcox, Erin 

Funeral Services 

• A.S., Cypress College 

• B.A., Hastings College 

• Licensed Funeral Director 

• Licensed Embalmer 


Zickafoose, Mary 

Librarian 

• B.F.A., Sam Houston State University 

• M.L.I.S., Drexel University 

• M.S.I.S., Drexel University 

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Amy Goings 

President 

William F. Thomas 

Vice President 

Dr. Brinton Sprague 

Interim Vice President 

of Instruction 

Dennis B. Long 

Vice President of 

Student Services 

Gregory W. Roberts 

Executive Director 

Human Resources 

Myung L. Park 


Global Programs & Partnerships 

Terry A. Byington 


College Advancement 

Mike L. Potter 

Chief Information Officer 


Kim M. Infinger 

Principal/Dean 


Andrea I. Olson 

Special Assistant 

to the President 

Deans 

Addison, Steve 

Buck, Dr. Sharon 

Dick, Nancy 

Emory, Douglas J. 

Macedo, Maria 

Associate Dean 

Hunter, Dr. Patricia A. 

Department Directors 

Adams, Régine N. 

Biros, Demetra I. 

Bowlus-Root, Paul 

Chaney, William P. 

Dalby, Jennifer 

Debeauchamp, Deborah A. 

Evora, Leticia A. 

Hayden, Ruby 

Verschuyl, Molly P. 

Walton, Sheila A. 

Wheeler, Timothy W. 

Managers and Support Staff 

Akselrud, Larisa V. 

Almstedt, Debbie 

Arnold, Roberta L. 

Autry, Julie L. 

Avalos, Melissa M. 

Bang, An T. 

Barzegari, Khosro S. 

Boardman, Jennifer L. 

Bonnington, Cherie A. 

Boyer, Jennifer K. 

Brown, Donald M. 

Bueing, Kevin L. 

Carlson, Vikki 

Clark, Sharon A. 

Conant, Katherine I. 

Conwell, Betty L. 

Copeland, Catherine 

Cotutiu, Alexandru 

Cross, Lynne E. 

Curtis, Melissa B. 

Damon, Jeannie M. 

Darrah, Marcia J. 

Davidov, Vasiliy M. 

Davidyuk, Vera N. 

Davis, Annette L. 

Day, Douglas 

DeGraw, Heather A. 

Depue, Dennis D. 

DiCristo, Patricia 

Disko, Galina 

Do, Tien 

Dudarov, Valeriy A. 

Dupont, Noah B. 

Dye, Jamie B. 

Dyk, Jenny L. 

Fechner, Andrea M. 

Fike, Carol J. 

Friedman, Suzanne C. 

Funes, Cynthia M. 

Gaye, Mamadou M. 

Geer, Kimberly K. 

Goddard, Kimberly J. 

Harter, Christina M. 

Heilstedt, Sally E. 

Heyde, Jayne W. 

Hoch, Kaytlyn R. 

Hokama, Jessica 

Huebner, Casey L. 

Humphrey, Frances 

Iyerusalimets, Vera I. 

Jacobsen, Susan 

Johnson, Kathy J. 

Kerr, Craig B. 

Khodorchuk, Sergey V. 

Kinamon, Ellen C. 

Kirkland, Linda F. 

Korsunskaya, Viktoriya A. 

Kovaleva, Alla N. 

Krez-Chalmers, Cindy M. 

Kukuk, Jacob L. 

Larrabee, Katrina B. 

Le, Trang 

Leary, Michael M. 

Lev, Tal 

Lim, Xieng 

Litvinova, Irina I. 

Lohvin, Piotr A. 

Mallery, Michael G. 

Mason, Peggy J. 

Matsui, Liah 

Mattson, Judy A. 

McDermott, Stephen 

McElroy, Rhonda L. 

McKinney, Ron 

McPherson, Paula A. 

Meikle, Elly R. 

Michaud, Yvonne M. 

Middleton, Sharalynne 

Mikhaylov, Anatoliy M. 

Miller, Jonathon L. 

Minchuk, Raisa P. 

Mishkova, Ludmila N. 

Moller, Susan Aaron 

Nesbit, Josh 

Neubert, David 

Ng, Michele Y. 

Olczyk, Mark 

Oppermann, Rudolf F. 

Osorio, Alma V. 

Otterholt, Leif 

Park, SooKyung 

Patilea, Mihaela 

Patrick, Megan N. 

Pawlak-Tabaczynska, Bozena 

Pederson, Margaret E. 

Perkowsky, Fawn 

Polishchuk, Peter A. 

Reichert, Melissa 

Reynolds, Irene M. 

Ristig, Donald A. 

Rivas, Natsue 

Robertshaw, Lydia 

Robertson, Linda S. 

Sakai, Eric K. 

Sengupta, Nupur 

Serrato Paredes, Jenny M. 

Sholom, Galina M. 

Skobyak, Mariya Y. 

Skoczylas, Agnieszka A. 

Smith, Erin R. 

Sneed, Adria K. 

Stauch, Richelle R. 

Steffens, Jeffrey A. 

Sterio, Jamie V. 

Stevens, Laura M. 

Stickney, Jo S. 

Sturgill, Patrick E. 

Suhler, Mary A. 

Sun, Helen 

Switzer, Christine M. 

Szymanski, Lynnemarie 

Tatum, Barbara 

Taylor, Julene C. 

Terry, Toni L. 

Timoshenko, Yuriy P. 

Tomaszewski, Lulani M. 

Tsuber, Yelena N. 

Van Engen, Rebecca L. 

Vernon, Lynda R. 

Viola, Katherine 

Vo, Anh Van 

Walters, James A. 

Westcott, Kelly 

Zasypkina, Tatyana N. 

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THE COLLEGE’S AREA CODE IS (425) 

General Information..........................................................................................................................................................739-8100 

Academic Skills Center.....................................................................................................................................................739-8656 

Admissions.............................................................................................................................................................................739-8104 

Adult High School Completion...................................................................................................................................739-8107 

Assessment and Testing Center..................................................................................................................................739-8115 

Associated Student Government...............................................................................................................................739-8314 

Basic Food, Employment & Training (BFET)..........................................................................................................576-5811 

Bookstore................................................................................................................................................................................739-8108 

Cashier/Payments...............................................................................................................................................................739-8403 

Child Care Center ...............................................................................................................................................................739-8117 

Dental Clinic .........................................................................................................................................................................739-8130 

Development .......................................................................................................................................................................739-8391 

Disability Support Services...........................................................................................................................................739-8300 

Duvall Campus.....................................................................................................................................................................788-5414 

Employment Resource Center.....................................................................................................................................739-8113 

Enrollment Services...........................................................................................................................................................739-8104 

Extended Learning ce@lwtech.edu..........................................................................................................................739-8112 

Facilities and Operations................................................................................................................................................739-8218 

Financial Aid Office............................................................................................................................................................739-8106 

Foundation.............................................................................................................................................................................739-8134 

High School Programs.....................................................................................................................................................739-8107 

Human Resources...............................................................................................................................................................739-8212 

International Students Services..................................................................................................................................739-8145 

Jobline.......................................................................................................................................................................................739-8213 

Lake Washington College Foundation....................................................................................................................739-8134 

Lake Washington Technical Academy.....................................................................................................................739-8107 

Library.......................................................................................................................................................................................739-8320 

Opportunity Grant............................................................................................................................................739-8100 x: 8448 

Parent Toddler and Preschool Co-Op Groups......................................................................................................739-8358 

Payroll Services....................................................................................................................................................................739-8214 

President’s Office.................................................................................................................................................................739-8200 

Program Information........................................................................................................................................................739-8300 

Redmond Campus..............................................................................................................................................................497-3679 

Registration General Information..............................................................................................................................739-8104 

Restaurant...............................................................................................................................................................................739-8310 

Running Start........................................................................................................................................................................739-8107 

Safety and Security............................................................................................................................................................739-8224 

Student Accounts...............................................................................................................................................................739-8184 

Student Development.....................................................................................................................................................739-8300 

Student Programs...............................................................................................................................................................739-8314 

Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD)...............................................................................................739-8109 

Telephone Switchboard..................................................................................................................................................739-8100 

WorkFirst Program.............................................................................................................................................................739-8339 

Worker Retraining..............................................................................................................................................................739-8206 

WEBSITE ADDRESSES 

Internet email...........................................................................................................................webmaster@lwtech.edu 

LWIT website.............................................................................................................................................www.lwtech.edu 

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A 

Academic Calendar and Holidays ......................... 228 

Academic Core Requirements .......................... 15-16 

Academic Grade Forgiveness Policy ....................... 176 

Academic Information .............................. 170-177 

Academic Skills Center ................................... 144 

Accounting 

Assistant Certificate of Completion ....................... 34 

Associate in Applied Science Degree ...................... 31 

Paraprofessional Certificate of Proficiency ................. 32 

Entrepreneurship Certificate of Completion ............... 34 

I-BEST Accounting Assistant Certificate of Completion ..... 35 

Practical Accounting Certificate of Proficiency ............. 33 

Accreditation .............................................. 7 

Administrators and Support Staff ......................... 232 

Admissions ......................................... 152-154 

Degree- Or Certificate-Seeking Students ............... 152 

Underage Enrollment ................................. 152 

Adult Basic Education (ABE) ......................... 144, 173 

Advanced Placement .................................... 153 

Advising ................................................ 144 


Applied Design Entrepreneurship 


Design Methodology and Innovation 


Bachelor of Technology in Applied Design (BTAD) ...... 18, 170 


Associate in Applied Science Transfer Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 

Certificate of Proficiency ................................. 37 

Revit Certificate of Completion ............................ 38 

Assessment ........................................ 144-145 

CLEP ............................................ 144, 153 

General Education Development (GED) ........... 144, 173 

Placement Testing .................................... 145 

Prior Learning Assessment ............................ 154 

TEAS ................................................. 145 

Vocational Assessment . ............................... 145 

Associate in Applied Science Degree .................. 15, 171 

Associate in Applied Science Transfer Degree .............. 170 

Associated Student Government (ASG) . ................... 149 

ASG Committees ........................................ 149 

ASG Executive board .................................... 149 



Estimating/Shop Management Certificate of Completion .. 41 

Non-Structural Repair Certificate of Completion ........... 41 

Refinishing Certificate of Completion ..................... 40 

Structural Repair Certificate of Completion ................40 


Associate in Applied Science Degree .......................42 


General Service Technician Certificate of Completion ...... 44 

I-BEST General Service Technician 


B 

Bachelor of Technology in Applied Design (BTAD) . ..... 18, 170 

Baking Arts 


Basic Food, Employment & Training Program (BFET) .. 145, 164 

Board of Trustees .......................................... 2 

Bookstore ............................................... 145 




Machine Maintenance Technology 





Human Resources Certificate of Proficiency ................ 50 

I-BEST Business Administration Support 


I-BEST Web Maintenance Certificate of Completion ........ 54 

Microsoft Office Applications Certificate of Completion .... 52 

Office Assistant Certificate of Completion ................. 52 

Project Management Support Certificate of Proficiency .... 51 

Web Maintenance Certificate of Completion .............. 53 

Business DTA/MRP ..................................... 20-21 

Bus Route ............................................... 147 

C 

Calendar for College 2013-14 . ............................ 228 

Campus Maps ........................................... 238 

Certificate Of Completion ............................ 16, 171 

Certificate Of Proficiency ............................. 16, 171 

Chef City Grill . ........................................... 146 


Civil 3D Certificate of Completion ......................... 56 

Civil Engineering Graphics Emphasis 

Certificate of Proficiency ............................... 55 

Microstation Certificate of Completion .................... 56 

CLEP ............................................... 144, 153 

College Phone Numbers ................................. 233 




IT Support Technician Certificate of Proficiency ............ 59 

Network Support Technician Certificate of Proficiency ..... 60 

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Construction Management DTA/MRP ................... 22-23 

Continuing Education . ................................... 138 

Cooperative Education ................................... 173 

Corporate Education and Customized Training . ............ 139 

Counseling .............................................. 145 

Course Description ................................. 180-225 

Course Description Key .................................. 181 

Course Prefixes, Key . ..................................... 180 

Credits And Credit Load .................................. 174 

Culinary Arts 



D 

Degrees and Certificates ................................. 170 




Dental Clinic ............................................145 


Associate in Applied Science Degree ................... 65-66 

Developmental Education Services ....................... 173 






Directory ........................................... 228 -239 

Disability Support Services ............................... 145 

Diversity Committee ..................................... 146 

DTA/MRP ................................................ 170 

E 


Administration Certificate of Completion .................. 74 

Child Care Manager Associate in Applied Science Degree .. 71 

Child Care Manager Certificate of Proficiency .............. 72 

Early Childhood Education – General 


Family Child Care Certificate of Completion ............... 75 

Infant-Toddler Care Certificate of Completion ............. 75 

Initial Certificate Certificate of Completion ................ 73 

School Age Care Certificate of Completion ................. 75 

State Certificate ......................................... 76 

Early Learning Center .................................... 146 

eLearning ............................................... 172 




Digital Electronics Certificate of Completion ............... 80 

Electronic Automation Certificate of Completion .......... 80 

Electronics, Manufacturing Specialist 


Electronics Technician Certificate of Proficiency ............ 79 

PCB Design Technician Certificate of Completion .......... 81 

Elementary Education DTA/MRP ........................... 24 

Employment Resource Center ............................ 146 



Bio-Energy Certificate of Completion ...................... 84 

Energy Technology Certificate of Completion .............. 84 

I-BEST Bio-Energy Certificate of Completion ............... 85 

I-BEST Energy Technology Certificate of Completion ....... 86 

I-BEST Industrial/Laboratory Certificate of Completion ..... 86 

Industrial/Laboratory Certificate of Completion ........... 85 


AutoCAD Certificate of Completion ....................... 89 

CATIA Certificate of Completion ........................... 90 


Mechanical Design Emphasis Associate of 

Applied Science Transfer Degree ....................... 87 

SolidWorks Certificate of Completion ..................... 90 

Tool Design Graphics Certificate of Completion ............ 89 


Associate in Applied Science Transfer Degree ............91-92 

English As A Second Language ........................... 173 

Enrollment Services . ................................ 151-157 

Enrollment Services Office ............................... 156 




Extended Learning ...................................138-139 

Continuing Education . ................................ 138 

Corporate Education and Customized Training . ......... 139 

F 

Faculty . ............................................ 229-131 

Federal Pell Grant . ....................................... 166 

Federal SEOG Grant ...................................... 166 

Financial Aid ....................................... 163-166 





Food Service ............................................ 146 

Foundation, Lake Washington College .................. 8, 166 

Frequently Asked Questions . ........................... 10-11 

Full- and Part-Time Student Status ................... 156, 174 



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Gainful Employment Disclosure .......................... 157 

Gateway to College ...................................... 138 

General Education Development (GED) .............. 144, 173 

Global Outcomes ......................................... 17 


Grading ............................................ 174 -177 

Grade Point Average (GPA) ............................ 176 

Grade Reports . ....................................... 177 

Graduation .............................................. 174 

Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) Program Payments . ... 160 

Guarantee Our Graduates ................................ 8-9 

H 

Harassment ............................................. 146 

High School Completion ................................. 137 

High School Programs .............................. 137-138 

Honors .................................................. 177 

Housing ................................................ 140 

Human Resource Management 

Certificate of Completion ................................ 100 

I 

Immigration Status, Maintaining . ......................... 140 

Information Technology Applications Development 

Associate in Applied Science Degree ..................... 101 

Associate in Applied Science-Transfer Degree .............102 

Software Development Certificate of Proficiency .......... 103 

Web Applications Development Certificate of Proficiency . 103 

International Baccalaureate .............................. 154 

International High School Completion Program ...... 137, 141 

International Programs ............................. 139 -140 

International Students 

Estimated Costs for International Students ............. 140 

Housing ............................................. 140 

International High School Completion Program ... 137, 141 

International Programs ............................... 139 

Maintaining Immigration Status ....................... 140 

Student Insurance Information ........................ 141 

Tuition Costs for International Students ................ 140 

J 

Job Search 

Job Search Assistance in the Classroom ................ 146 

Job Search Assistance in the 

Employment Resource Center . ..................... 146 

K 

Key to Course Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 

Key to Course Prefixes . ................................... 180 

Kirkland Campus Map . ................................... 238 

L 

Lake Washington College Foundation ................... 8, 166 

Lake Washington Institute of Technology, About . .......... 7-8 

Lake Washington Technical Academy ..................... 137 

Library – Learning Commons ............................. 146 

Loans ................................................... 166 

M 



Certificate of Proficiency ................................ 105 

Principles of Precision Machining 


Maps ................................................... 238 



Certificate of Completion ................................ 107 


Math Education DTA/MRP .............................. 27-28 

Math Lab . ............................................... 144 




Office Administration Certificate of Completion .......... 110 

Medical Billing & Coding Professional 


Mission ................................................... 6 

MOS & MCAS ............................................ 144 




Harley-Davidson® Option 

Associate in Applied Science Degree .................. 113 


Digital Audio/Video Editing Certificate of Completion ..... 121 

Digital Design Associate in Applied Science 

Transfer Degree ................................. 115-116 

Digital Publishing Certificate of Proficiency ............... 118 

Digital Publishing Specialty Certificate of Completion ..... 122 

Illustrator/Photoshop Specialty Certificate 

of Completion ........................................121 

Video and Web Production 

Associate in Applied Science Transfer Degree .......... 117 

Video and Web Production Certificate of Proficiency ...... 119 

Web and Mobile Design Certificate of Proficiency ......... 120 

Web and Mobile Design Specialty 


Web Page Development Certificate of Completion ........ 122 

Web Server Applications Certificate of Completion ........ 123 

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Nursing 

Assistant Certificate of Completion ...................... 127 

Associate in Applied Science Transfer Degree . . . . . . . . 124-125 

Practical Nursing Certificate of Proficiency ............... 126 

O 


Associate in Applied Science Degree ................ 128 -129 

Opportunity Grant Program ......................... 147, 164 

P 

Parking/Transportation .................................. 147 

Payments ............................................... 156 

Agency or Employer Payments ........................ 160 

Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) Program Payments 160 

Payment Options ..................................... 160 

Student Payment Plan ................................ 160 

Phone Numbers for the College .......................... 233 



Placement Testing ....................................... 145 

Pre-Nursing DTA/MRP . ................................. 25-26 

President’s Message ....................................... 2 

Prior Learning Assessment ............................... 154 

Program Closure ......................................... 177 

Program Costs, Estimated ................................ 161 

Programs by Area of Study ................................ 14 

R 

Records, Student ........................................ 157 

Refunds ................................................. 161 

Federal Financial Aid Refund Policy .................... 164 

Refund Policy ........................................ 161 

Registration ........................................ 156-157 

Running Start ........................................... 137 

S 

Safety and Security ...................................... 147 

Scholarships ............................................ 166 

Selecting a Program of Study ............................... 9 

Services & Activities Fee . ................................. 149 

Smoking Policy and Areas ................................ 147 




Language Interpreting Services 


Student Emergency Fund ................................ 166 

Student Life and Leadership ..............................149 

Student Activities . .................................... 149 

Student Clubs & Organizations ........................ 149 

Student Complaints .................................. 148 

Student Conduct Code . ............................... 148 

Student Email ........................................ 149 

Student ID Cards ..................................... 149 

Associated Student Government (ASG) . ................ 149 

Student Lounges and Open Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 

Student Programs .................................... 149 

Student Lounges and Open Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 

Student Payment Plan ................................... 160 

Student Protections ..................................... 148 

Student Records ......................................... 157 

Student Status, Full- and Part-Time .................. 156, 174 

Student Work Study ..................................... 166 

Support Services ............................... 144-149, 173 

T 

Table of Contents ........................................ 3-5 

TEAS . ................................................... 145 

Technology DTA/MRP .................................. 29-30 

Tech Prep ............................................... 138 

Testing (Assessment) ............................... 144-145 

Transfers ................................................ 155 

Transportation/Parking ..................................147 

TRiO Student Support Services Projects ................... 148 

Tuition ......................................... 140, 160-162 

Estimated 2013–2014 Degree & 

Certificate Program Costs ............................. 161 

Tuition Costs for International Students ................ 140 

Tuition Rates for 2013-2014 ........................... 162 

Tuition Waivers ....................................... 162 

Tutoring Center and eTutoring . ........................... 144 

U 

Underage Enrollment .................................... 152 

V 

Veterans Benefits ............................... 164-165, 166 

Vocational Assessment . .................................. 145 

W 

Waiting Lists ............................................ 156 




Wine 

Beverage management Certificate of Completion ........ 136 

Wine Business Certificate of Completion ................. 136 

Withdrawals . ............................................ 157 

Worker Retraining .................................. 148, 164 

WorkFirst Programs ................................. 148, 164 

Writing Center . .......................................... 144 

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www.lwtech.edu/directions 

AREA MAP TO THE KIRKLAND AND REDMOND CAMPUSES 

For driving directions please go to 

www.lwtech.edu/directions 

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Our Mission 

To prepare students for today’s careers 

and tomorrow’s opportunities. 

The college’s total liability for claims arising from a contractual relationship with the student in any way 

related to classes or programs shall be limited to the tuition and expenses paid by the student to the 

college for those classes or programs. In no event shall the college be liable for any special, indirect, 

incidental, or consequential damages, including but not limited to, loss of earnings or profits. 

Lake Washington Institute of Technology is committed to providing equal access for students 

with disabilities. Information about instructional accommodations and equipment is available 

from the Disability Support Services coordinator, (425) 739-8116, or TDD (425) 739-8109. 

Lake Washington Institute of Technology provides equal opportunity in education and employment and 

does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity; creed; color; national origin; sex; marital status; 

sexual orientation; age; religion; the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability; genetic 

information; or whether a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in accordance with Titles VI and 

VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the 

Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Age Discrimination Act. 

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: 

Title IX Coordinator / Affirmative Action Officer / 504 Coordinator 

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