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HCM-123 International Pastries 2<br />
Provides lab experience in preparing pastries<br />
representative of cultural traditions of the world.<br />
Bakery procedures, use and care of equipment,<br />
sanitation and safety, work simplification, costing,<br />
and production of quality pastry items are<br />
stressed. Research into cuisines of the world is<br />
also included in the course. (0/4/0/0), Prereq:<br />
HCM-117; Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B<br />
HCM-130 Plated Desserts 1<br />
Provides experience in the preparation of fine<br />
dining style-plated desserts. Students rotate<br />
through different dessert components making<br />
sauces, pastries, mousses, fillings, cakes, and ice<br />
creams. Students learn how to work with chocolate,<br />
pastillage, cooked sugar and pastry garnishes<br />
adding extra dimension to desserts. Each<br />
week the class focuses on new desserts, learning<br />
how to plate and serve sweet works of art.<br />
(0/2/0/0), Prereq: HCM-117; Arts & Sciences<br />
Elective Code: B<br />
HCM-161 Stocks and Sauces 1<br />
Reviews and improves the student's techniques<br />
in making stocks, sauces and a variety of condiments.<br />
Classic French method and techniques<br />
are stressed. Students receive hands-on experience<br />
to become competent in the art of making<br />
sauces. (0.5/1/0/0), Prereq: HCM-174; Arts &<br />
Sciences Elective Code: B<br />
HCM-162 Advanced Culinary Skills 2<br />
Re-emphasizes selected culinary skills such as<br />
braising, broiling, sautéing and meat fabrication.<br />
Allows the student to practice and perfect basic<br />
skills previously covered in Food Production I and<br />
International Cuisine. (1/2/0/0), Prereq: HCM-174;<br />
Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B<br />
HIS HISTORY<br />
HIS-121 Ancient Mediterranean World 3<br />
Surveys the cultural, religious, political and social<br />
heritage of the ancient Near Eastern people as<br />
the foundation of Western civilization. (3/0/0/0),<br />
Arts & Sciences Elective Code: A<br />
HIS-122 Europe in the Age of Monarchy 3<br />
Explores the social, cultural, intellectual, economic<br />
and political foundations of Western civilization<br />
in Europe from the Middle Ages to Absolutism<br />
and Constitutionalism. (3/0/0/0), Arts & Sciences<br />
Elective Code: A<br />
HIS-123 Europe in the Age of Revolution 3<br />
Studies four revolutions - the Scientific, French,<br />
Industrial and 19th Century Liberal revolutions -<br />
that changed the traditional Western society into<br />
the modern world. (3/0/0/0), Arts & Sciences<br />
Elective Code: A<br />
HIS-124 Europe in the Age of 3<br />
Nationalism<br />
Examines themes of modern European civilization.<br />
Emphasis is on the development of nationalism,<br />
the rise of Communism and Fascism, and<br />
the changes in the present society. (3/0/0/0), Arts<br />
& Sciences Elective Code: A<br />
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS<br />
HIS-151 U.S. History to 1877 3<br />
Studies the European background, the colonial<br />
experience, the revolutionary period and 19th<br />
century history to the Civil War. Includes political,<br />
economic and social history of this period as well<br />
as the development of American thought.<br />
(3/0/0/0), Arts & Sciences Elective Code: A<br />
HIS-152 U.S. History Since 1877 3<br />
Studies the period from reconstruction to the<br />
present. Emphasis is upon industrialization and<br />
its impact; the development of a strong federal<br />
government; an aggressive foreign policy; and a<br />
growing involvement in an international economy.<br />
(3/0/0/0), Arts & Sciences Elective Code: A<br />
HSC HEALTH SCIENCES<br />
HSC-107 Professionals in Health 2<br />
Presents skills and characteristics expected for<br />
professional preparation and employability.<br />
Provides an overview of the health industry as it<br />
relates to health and safety regulations. (2/0/0/0),<br />
Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B<br />
HSC-115 Medical Terminology 4<br />
A comprehensive study of medical terminology as<br />
the language of medicine. Analyzes words by<br />
dividing them into component parts. Relates the<br />
medical terms to the structure and functional<br />
pathology of diseases and current medical procedures.<br />
Emphasizes word usage, abbreviations,<br />
pronunciation and spelling. (4/0/0/0), Arts &<br />
Sciences Elective Code: B<br />
HSC-117 Basic Medical Terminology 2.5<br />
Introduces basic word structure and terminology<br />
pertaining to body systems. Includes spelling,<br />
pronunciation and word usage. Provides a basic<br />
overview of disease process, symptoms, anatomy,<br />
special procedures, pharmacology and<br />
abbreviations. (2.5/0/0/0), Arts & Sciences<br />
Elective Code: B<br />
HSC-135 First Aid 0.5<br />
Learn basic first aid concepts along with the<br />
types of emergencies and conditions. (0.5/0/0/0),<br />
Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B<br />
HSC-210 Health Skills I 1<br />
Introduces basic patient care skills: infection control<br />
techniques, measuring and recording vital<br />
signs, and body mechanics. Laboratory practice<br />
and skill achievement is required. (0.5/1/0/0), Arts<br />
& Sciences Elective Code: B<br />
HSC-211 Health Skills II 1<br />
Introduces basic skills related to patient mobility,<br />
methods for ambulation, positioning and range of<br />
motion. Discusses causes and effects of immobility.<br />
Laboratory practice and skill achievement is<br />
required. (0.5/1/0/0), Arts & Sciences Elective<br />
Code: B<br />
HSC-217 Introduction to Pathology 3<br />
Introductory course to the study of pathology.<br />
Includes description, etiology, signs and symptoms,<br />
diagnostic procedures, current medical<br />
treatment, progress and prevention of disease of<br />
each body system with emphasis on basic concepts<br />
and the terminology of pathology. (3/0/0/0),<br />
Prereq: BIO-161 or BIO-173; Arts & Sciences<br />
Elective Code: B<br />
HSV HUMAN SERVICES<br />
HSV-800 Human Services Field 6<br />
Experience and Seminar<br />
Places the student in a Human Services agency<br />
for 220 hours. The experience is discussed as a<br />
seminar, the purpose of which is to maximize the<br />
experience by gaining insights from the other students<br />
and the instructor. These insights should<br />
enable the students to objectify their experience.<br />
(1/6/0/8), Arts & Sciences Elective Code: A;<br />
Comments: Completion of Human Service classes.<br />
HUM HUMANITIES<br />
HUM-105 Working in America 3<br />
Introduces students to the humanities through an<br />
interdisciplinary study of work. By examining<br />
works of art, literature, music, philosophy, religion,<br />
history and anthropology, this course<br />
explores human labor in the past, present and<br />
future in an attempt to understand how work<br />
shapes human nature and culture. Focus will be<br />
on the meanings and values of students' work<br />
experiences. (3/0/0/0), Arts & Sciences Elective<br />
Code: A<br />
HUM-116 Encounters in Humanities 3<br />
By asking a series of questions about various<br />
examples of human activity (literature, philosophy,<br />
history, visual arts and music), teaches a method<br />
of inquiry for use in understanding and appreciating<br />
the humanities. (3/0/0/0), Arts & Sciences<br />
Elective Code: A<br />
IND INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY<br />
IND-155 Microcomputer Applications 2<br />
Covers several applications for microcomputers in<br />
business and industry. Included are operating<br />
systems, data management, communications,<br />
word processing and peripheral devices.<br />
(1/2/0/0), Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B<br />
INT INTERIOR DESIGN<br />
INT-310 Architectural Graphics 4<br />
Introduces architectural tools, symbols and scale<br />
drawing. Basic skills are mastered that include<br />
architectural lettering, dimensioning, plan drawing<br />
types, schedules and overlay method of <strong>blue</strong>printing.<br />
Field-measuring skills are integrated into<br />
required lab activities. Material samples are<br />
swatched and color schemed according to project<br />
requirements in the lab. Presentation skills are<br />
learned that include swatch board construction<br />
which is used as a visual aid in an oral presentation.<br />
Floor plan and elevation color rendering of<br />
material samples will be prepared that communicate<br />
a color scheme to a client. Attendance and<br />
time management skills are developed in this<br />
course that ensure projects are completed by the<br />
due date. (2/4/0/0), Prereq: INT-302, INT-304; Arts<br />
& Sciences Elective Code: B<br />
81<br />
(Summer 2007)