Diné College Course Catalog 2008-2009 (pdf)

Engineering (EGR)
EGR 111 Introduction to Engineering (2)
Prerequisite: MTH 100 or equivalent. A broad survey
of the various fields of engineering and an in-depth
look at the disciplines of study needed to pursue a
career in engineering. Particular attention to
measurement and calculation with an introduction to
computing and the BASIC programming language.
EGR 116 Plane Surveying (2)
Prerequisite: MTH 111. Instruction in the usage of
the engineer’s tape, transit, level, and methods of
recording data in note form. Includes transverse
layouts and computation.
EGR 121 Technical Drafting (3)
Covers drafting and the preparation of drawings.
EGR 141 Solar and Alternative Energies (3)
Defines energy and discusses the historical
development and use of natural energies, the energy
crisis, our energy-dependent society, and alternate
sources with a major focus on solar energy.
EGR 217 Engineering Statistics (3)
Prerequisite: MTH 111, MTH 191, and PHY 121. An
introduction to the equilibrium of particles and rigid
bodies. Also discusses friction, centroids, moments of
inertia, trusses, and virtual work.
EGR 218 Engineering Dynamics (3)
Prerequisite: EGR 217 and MTH 220. Topics include
kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid
bodies, concepts of energy and work, impulse, and
momentum.
English (ENG)
ENG 100A Communication Workshop I (3)
Prerequisite: FST 133 or placement test. This course
develops writing ability through writing process
strategies and work on basic grammar skills.
Narrative and descriptive writing are emphasized. (IP
grade applicable.)
ENG 100B Communication Workshop II (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 100A or placement test. Using a
mixture of teaching strategies, this course develops
the ability to communicate in writing. Elements of
expository prose are emphasized. Basic grammar and
sentence structures are covered as necessary. (IP
grade applicable.)
ENG 101 Freshman English I (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 100B or placement test.
Emphasizes critical reading and writing as a method
to develop necessary college level communication
skills. One guided research paper is required.
ENG 102 Freshman English II (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 101 with a grade of C or greater.
Emphasizes development of critical, analytical and
argumentative skills through reading, writing and
discussion. Continues research writing and requires
one research paper.
ENG 121 Speech Communication (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 101 and FST 131. A study of
principles, cultural dimensions, and techniques of
public speaking. Students prepare and present
speeches.
ENG 131 Reading and Writing for Special Purposes
(3)
Prerequisite: FST 131 and ENG 100B. This course
introduces students to techniques of reading and
analyzing materials. Addresses topics of current
public interest. Emphasizes reading, note taking,
summarizing, and reporting.
ENG 180 Technical Writing (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 101. Instruction in writing and
analysis of proposals, technical descriptions and
articles, manuals and reports, and business letters.
ENG 212 Creative Writing: Poetry (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or concurrent enrollment. An
introduction to techniques of writing poetry.
Introduces forms, elements of poetry, and the creative
writing process.
ENG 213 Creative Writing: Short Fiction (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or concurrent enrollment. This
course is an introduction to the writing of short
fiction. Emphasizes the elements of short fiction.
ENG 231 Introduction to Literature (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 102. Study of poetry, short
stories, drama, essays, and novels from a variety of
perspectives. This course emphasizes the general
education special requirements of intensive
writing/critical thinking and ethnic/gender awareness
(IW/CI and ERG).
ENG 233 Introduction to Native American Literature
(3)
Prerequisite: ENG 102. A survey of American
Indian literature with emphasis on contemporary
writers and the oral tradition. This course emphasizes