Diné College Course Catalog 2008-2009 (pdf)

application of painting concepts and physical
processes. Encourages independent initiative for
developing further expertise in painting. Two hours
lecture and three hours laboratory per week
Foundation Studies (FST)
FST 100 College Success Skills (3)
Prerequisite: Placement Tests or instructor’s
permission. Offers an opportunity for students to
improve their study habits and learn basic study skills
necessary for success in college. Includes practice in
note taking, test taking skills, time management and
use of library. Practical application of study skills
emphasized. Explores variety of resources available
to college students. Begins career options
exploration.
FST 101 Language Skills (3)
Introduces beginning students to the scope of the
discipline of communication. Offers the development
of skills, attitudes and understandings that aid the
individual in various communication situations.
Offers students an opportunity to improve writing
skills, making presentations, participating in
discussion and working in groups. Focuses on active
listening and speaking techniques, as well as writing
skills.
FST 129 Foundations of Reading I (3)
Prerequisite: Placement test. Introduces a variety of
reading skills and strategies, focusing on literal
comprehension. Reading selections reflect precollege-level
reading demands. Readings include
topics related to Diné life and culture. (IP grade
applicable.)
FST 130 Foundations of Reading II (3)
Prerequisite: FST 129 or placement test. Reinforces a
variety of reading skills and strategies. Reading
selections reflect pre-college-level reading demands.
Readings include topics related to Diné life and
culture. (IP grade applicable.)
FST 131 Advanced Reading (3)
Prerequisite: FST 130 or placement test. Stresses
higher order cognitive skills through critical reading
and comprehension. Competencies to be mastered
include expressing implied main ideas, recognizing
biased language, distinguishing between fact and
opinion, locating supporting evidence and utilizing a
reading/study method. Emphasis placed on Native
American reading materials. (IP grade applicable.)
FST 133 Applied Communications I (3)
Prerequisite: Placement test. Designed for students
who need to master basic communications skills
necessary for college courses and/or their chosen
vocational fields. Emphasizes basic English grammar
and sentence structure. (IP grade applicable.)
FST 141 Peer Tutor Training (3)
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. Designed to
train students to help other students with academic
problems. Includes tutoring techniques, interpersonal
relations, decision making and study skills. Students
wishing to take this course must excel in at least one
academic subject. Students may be able to begin
tutoring during the first semester.
FST 142 Peer Tutor Practicum (3)
Prerequisite: FST 141 or instructor’s permission. A
seminar course designed to expand the peer tutor’s
knowledge and experience through tutoring and
analysis of tutoring problems. Guest speakers may
explore pertinent topics and students will keep a log
of their tutoring experiences and reactions.
FST 144 Human Relations (3)
Examination and application of basic interpersonal
communication skills. Investigation and examination
of attitudes, behavior, and cultural influences that
affect job and school performance. Offers structured
situations in which to explore interpersonal
relationships and communication skills. The course is
open to students in education, the health fields, and
all others who wish to explore the dynamics of
getting along with people. Students in the
AAS/Office Administration, AAS/Business
Management and Office Technology Certificate
Programs should take the course as BUS 144.
Geology (GLG)
GLG 101 Indigenous Physical Geology (4)
Prerequisite: ENG 100B, FST 131, and MTH 051 or
instructor’s permission. High school chemistry or
physics is recommended. Basic principles of geology
and applications of chemistry and physics to
geological problems with an emphasis on the geology
of the Navajo Nation and geologic topics of
significance to Navajo people. Rocks, minerals,
regional landforms and structures, Earth processes,
Earth systems, and geologic time. Three hours lecture
and three hours laboratory. Includes field studies and
possible weekend fieldtrips.
GLG 102 Historical Geology (4)
Prerequisite: GLG 101. Application of geologic
principles to the interpretation of Earth history and