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SGT-107 Surgical Technology III 3 Credits
This course provides a direct focus on performance in the clinical setting. Students participate
as independent members of the surgical team, demonstrating beginning level competence
of advanced skills and anticipation of surgical needs. Prerequisite: Surgical Technology II
(SGT106).
SGT-109 Central Processing I 2 Credits
This course covers an introduction to the profession of Central Processing. It introduces
principles of microbiology, technical functions, and functional areas as applied to Central
Processing. The course covers the process of infection and disease transmission. It also covers
manual and mechanical decontamination and disinfection. Course meets: 2 hrs. lecture.
SGT-109A Central Processing I Clinical 2 Credits
During clinical practice at local medical centers, students participate in corresponding central
processing functions. A minimum of 90 hours of clinical is required. People working in central
processing can apply for prior learning assessment credits
SGT-110 Central Processing II 2 Credits
This course introduces high and low temperature sterilization, sterile packaging and storage.
The chemistry of Sterilization is presented. Quality control, risk management regulations and
recommendations and recommended practices are introduced. Inventory management and
principles of purchasing are also introduced. Course meets 2 hrs lecture. Prerequisites: Central
Processing I (SGT109), Writing Skills I (ENG090), Foundations of Math (MAT093) and Reading
Skills I (RDG090).
SGT-110A Central Processing II Clinical 2 Credits
During clinical experience students participate in applications of theory to actual practice. A
minimum of 90 hrs of clinical is required. Prerequisites: Central Processing I (SGT109) and
Central Processing Clinical (SGT111) with a grade of C or better.
SGT-111 Central Processing Clinical 2 Credits
This course is clinically focused with students focusing on clinical skills acquisition. Students
develop both depth and breadth of experience during clinical rotation. Course meets the �rst
night to discuss clinical placement. 6 hrs clinical. Prerequisite: Central Processing I (SGT109)
with a grade of C or better. People working in Central Processing can apply for Prior Learning
Assessment credits.
Theatre
THE-107 Acting I 3 Credits
This course covers a total approach to the actor’s art and stresses the use of body and voice.
It includes improvisation, theater games, and sensory exercises with eventual involvement in
scene study and character development. This course meets General Education “Humanities”
Requirement Area 6.
THE-108 Acting II 3 Credits
This scene study class covers intensive work with imagery and improvisation to heighten
actors’ abilities to perform roles dynamically. The course focuses on students’ discovering
their strengths as they learn to trust their impulses and create characters that are vulnerable
and compelling. Each participant works on two scenes. Prerequisite: Acting I (THE107).
THE-109 Play Production Workshop 1-3 Credits
This course covers practical training in acting, costuming, makeup, lighting, and stage
management related to the production performed by each class. All students work as
crewmembers and are encouraged to audition for roles in the play. Students may repeat this
course three times, earning one credit for each repetition.
Visual & Media Arts
THE-111 Improvisation 1-3 Credits
This course explores improvisation both as an art and also as the basis for developing roles
for stage and on-camera work. Students develop spontaneity, narrative skills, the ability to
work off a partner, and to make strong choices on stage. Students work with the repertoire
of comedy improvisation groups, with more dramatic and naturalistic improvisation groups,
and with more dramatic and naturalistic improvisation situations. Students may repeat this
course three times, earning one credit for each repetition.
THE-113 Voice and Movement 3 Credits
This course frees the body and voice from habitual tensions and patterns and opens and
expands the possibilities for vocal and physical expressiveness. Voice training focuses on
the cultivation of a �exible and expressive voice and the development of interpretive skills.
Movement focuses on body awareness, control, and �exibility for the stage.
Visual & Media Arts
VMA-100 VMA Freshman Seminar 3 Credits
This interdisciplinary course builds a connection to the aesthetic, historical and intellectual
aspects of an artist community and creative work while helping students navigate through
some of the logistical hurdles of the �rst year experience. Students participate in a variety
of group activities, discussions and presentations with faculty and visiting artists. Field trips
include local galleries/studios and museums. A journal/sketchbook is required. The course
is required for all Visual and Media Arts majors. Prerequisites: Writing Skills II (ENG095) and
Foundations of Math (MAT093).
VMA-102 Two-Dimensional Design 3 Credits
This course introduces the student to the elements and concepts of two-dimensional design.
Familiarity with the terminology, concepts, and basic materials utilized in the studio by visual
artists will be explored. These elements are shape, value, texture, color, line, and mass. Visual
sensitivity and a working knowledge of the design elements are developed by solving a series
of 2-D problems, employing a variety of media and materials. There is an emphasis on writing
and communication skills for mastery of basic vocabulary, and process of evaluation and
critique. Prerequisites: Writing Skills II (ENG095) and Prealgebra (MAT093).
VMA-103 Three-Dimensional Design 3 Credits
This course introduces the student to the elements, principles, terminology and materials
of Three-Dimensional Design, as well as expand upon the graphic design techniques and
principles introduced in Two-Dimensional Design. Students work on problem sequences
dealing with modeled and constructed forms, both in relief and free-standing. Other problems
introduce students to more conceptual and site-speci�c approaches to sculpture. There is
emphasis on writing and communication skills for mastery of basic vocabulary and process
of evaluation and critique. Prerequisite: Two-Dimensional Design (VMA102).
VMA-104 Drawing I 3 Credits
An introductory studio course designed to examine basic vocabulary and drawing skills and
concepts. Using a wide range of drawing media, students work primarily from observation
mastering the concepts of objective drawing. While concentrating on the formal visual
elements “ line, shape, value, texture and (limited) color, students explore such concepts
as �gure/ground, scale, positive and negative space, proportion, perspective, volume, light,
compositional issues and pictorial unity. There is an emphasis on writing and communication
skills for mastery of basic vocabulary, and process of evaluation and critique. This course
meets General Education “Humanities” Requirement Area 6. Prerequisite: Writing Skills II
(ENG095).
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