Catalog: Western Nevada Community College Course Catalog | |
| of subjects in accounting. ADULT BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT CODE: ABE ABE ... ASL and focuses on the development of basic conversa tional skills, emphasizing ... Continues to stress the development of basic conversational skills with emphasis on ... expanding vocabulary and expressive skills. AM 147: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE III 4 ... credit. Prerequisite: AM 147. Develops basic skills in receptive and expressive ... receptive and expressive ngerspelling skills to interme diate/advanced levels. AM ... the studentfs receptive and expressive skills in inter preting. Includes a series of ... to simultaneous interpretation skills. AM 203: INTERPRETING III 3 credits. ... the studentfs receptive and expressive skills in interpret ing for deaf individuals. ... to simultaneous interpretation skills. AM 204: PRACTICUM IN SIGN LANGUAGE ... | |
| . Formerly AH 110B. ANSC 120B: RODEO SKILLS AND MANAGEMENT 1 credit. Prerequisite: ... will learn adaptive techniques and skills of the various rodeo events. Subject ... the opportunity to further their rodeo skills and utilize them in intercollegiate ... the opportunity to further their rodeo skills and utilize them in intercollegiate com ... credits. Prerequisite: Horseback riding skills and proof of insurance Develops and ... improves basic team roping skills. Class will cover a brief history of ... | |
| . Prerequisite: none. Develops drawing skills through practice with a broad variety ... emphasis on the re nement of drawing skills. ART 105: COLOR THEORY 3 credits. ... . Prerequisite: none. Introduces the basic elements of pictorial organization, and ... . Prerequisite: none. Introduces basic ceramic techniques and concepts ... . Prerequisite: none. Introduces the basics of various traditional and contemporary ... | |
| development of individual studentfs skills. Uses potterfs wheels. ART 212: ... attention given to further re nement of skills. ART 216: SCULPTURE I 3 credits. ... Offers studio classes in techniques and skills of subtractive and additive sculpture. ... . Intro duces concepts and develops skills for the production of quality paintings ... with increased emphasis on re nement of basic painting skills. ART 235: PHOTOGRAPHY ... commercial photography. Pro vides the basics about studio lighting and procedures. ... | |
| instructor. Further develops student skills by putting into practice the theo ries ... of instructor. Develops student skills by putting into practice the theories ... . Prerequisite: none. Covers the basics of cutting, tting and stitching for all ... AUTO 210B. Concentrates on knowledge, skills, principles, design, construc tion and ... 220B. Guides the student through the basic theory of automotive emis sions, ... sensors including solenoids. Reviews basic electricity, electronic spark timing ... | |
| . Prerequisite: none. Develops student skills by putting into practice the theories ... 125B. Continues to develop student skills by putting into practice the theories ... : none. Further develops student skills by putting into practice the theo ries ... : AUTB 205B. Further develops student skills by putting into practice the theo ries ... AUTB 200B. Further develops student skills by putting into practice the theo ries ... ESTIMATING 3-6 credits. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills. Familiarizes students ... | |
| 190 OR CHEM 111 OR CHEM 220. Offers a basic science (Mendelian genetics, ... in laboratory. Develops the studentfs skills in aseptic procedures, isolation and ... | |
| soil science. Begins with understanding basic cell structure and moves through plant ... none. Focuses on speech communication skills. Includes effective listen ing and ... 98. Develops letter and report writing skills including proper word choice, letter ... , and structure. Demonstrates how these skills are best used in business letters, ... the workplace. Emphasizes employability skills such as communi cation, work habits and ... the foundations required for developing skills and knowl edge to work effectively with ... , and developing effec tive telephone skills. BUS 118B: RESOLVING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS ... and elec tronic resumes to match their skills, experience and education the desired ... | |
| are taught on computers. COT 100B: BASIC KEYBOARDING 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: ... none. Develops basic skills for touch keyboarding/typing pro ciency ... computers. Develops basic speed and accuracy. Introduces basic ... 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Reviews basic skills and techniques for improving ... keyboarding/ typing skills. Elementary word processing functions ... are intro duced. Develops skills for typing basic business letters, ... keyboarding/typing speed. Reviews skills and techniques for improving typing ... skills on computers. Word processing functions ... : recommend COT 100B or typing skills of 25 . Introduces students to voice ... , numbers, and formatting com mands. Skills are applied to various personal and ... 101 or consent of instructor. Develops skills using electronic printing calculators. ... | |
| desire professional quality beginning skills in PowerPoint. COT 140B: ADOBE ACROBAT ... : none. Teaches proofreading skills in two ways: physically, by developing ... , by provid ing practice in language skills. COT 150B: INTRODUCTION TO WORD PERFECT ... course designed to teach students basic functions of WordPerfect. Topics ... is designed for people who are at a basic level and want to learn a overview of ... . Prerequisite: IS 101. Keyboarding skills are helpful. Introduces microcomputer ... | |
| 216 or COT 222. Introduces students to basic techniques of desktop publishing and ... for application, screening and required skills evaluation. Up to six semester hour ... to six credits . Applies knowledge and skills to real, on-the-job situations in a ... | |
| PowerPoint. Student will learn basic slide creation, slice development, ... printing slides, and how to present a basic slide show. CA 108B: INTRODUCTION TO ... : none. Introduces the student to the basics of designing and publishing a web page ... and e-mail links along with additional skills involved with page design. Basic ... program. The course will cover the basics of using publisher to design a variety ... INTERMEDIATE .5 credits. Prerequisite: basic knowledge of Windows. Teaches more ... INTERMEDIATE .5 credits. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows. Explores the ... INTERMEDIATE .5 credits. Prerequisite: basic knowledge of Windows and working ... INTERMEDIATE .5 credits. Prerequisite: basic knowledge of Windows. Offers the ... INTERMEDIATE .5 credits. Prerequisite: basic knowledge of Windows. Expands on ... | |
| are instructed in hardware and software skills necessary to seek employment in ... projects. CIT 132: BEGINNING VISUAL BASIC 3 credits. Prerequisite: CIT 129 or ... Provides an introduction to the Visual Basic.NET computer program ming language. ... credits. Prerequisite: none. Offers a basic introduction to the Internet and World ... , approval of instructor. Covers the basics of designing and publishing a web page ... and e-mail links along additional skills involved with page design. Basic ... network security. Students will gain a basic understanding of practices, standards ... will also gain practical knowledge and skills using monitoring detection tools in a ... , the vi editor, command shells basic network use. Basic Unix administration ... | |
| or instructorfs permission . Teaches basic principles of data modeling and ... . Offers comprehensive coverage of basic and advanced features of Mi crosoft ... Word including, but not limited to, the skills on the Microsoft Of ce User Special ( ... . Teaches comprehensive coverage of basic and advanced features of Excel ... including, but not limited to, the skills on the Microsoft Of ce User Specialist ... or equivalent experience. Teaches the basic and advanced features of Microsoft ... experience. Recognizes and applies basic and advanced features of Outlook ... including, but not limited to, the skills on the Microsoft Of ce User Specialist ... projects. CIT 232: ADVANCED VISUAL BASIC 3 credits. Prerequisite: CIT 132 or ... . Provides in-depth study of advanced BASIC programming language concepts as used ... | |
| consent of instructor. Focuses on the skills needed to design world-class small to ... and revising a multimedia web; basic HTML coding; using web graphics, style ... . CIT 251 recom mended. Builds on the skills acquired in CIT 180. Solutions using ... with those issues. Activities include basic installations of various operating ... | |
| fs permission. Showcases studentfs skills. Allows the student to develop a project ... special projects involving subjects or skills related to the CIT curriculum. This ... credits. Prerequisite: none. Presents basic criteria and procedure for estimating ... | |
| . Prerequisite: none. Provides the basics for on-site execution of a construction ... project Topics include skills and techniques recognized by industry ... or consent of instructor. Covers the basics for managing a construction project. A ... honing abilities, developing essential skills and generally improving their ... | |
| to develop effective and ef cient study skills. Students will learn how to learn. CAPS ... given an opportunity to identify their skills and interests, research a career area, ... recommended. Presents an overview of basic communication and counseling and the ... too passive or too aggressive. learn skills to become more assertive and ... communicate effectively These skills can be used on the job, in ... and non-threatening ways. Includes skills in commu nication and dealing with ... CODE: CT CT 101B: CRAFT TRAINING BASICS 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. ... | |
| eld by introducing him/her to the ve basic communication skills: report writing, ... non-verbal communication, basic public speak ing, interviewing and ... interrogation skills, and courtroom testimony. CRJ 106: ... , suppres sion or control using the basic methods of police patrol. A police ... | |
| to class start date). Focuses on the skills needed to become a dispatcher with law ... , build their communication and typing skills, and participate in practical scenarios ... of hip-hop dance. DEVELOPMENTAL SKILLS COURSES The college offers a number of ... which help students and improve basic educational skills. Developmental ... Criminal Justice Dance Developmental Skills 103 ... | |
| CODE: DM DM 101B: DIESEL MECHANICS BASICS 1-6 credits. Prerequisite: none. ... DRAFTING DEPARTMENT CODE: DFT DFT 100: BASIC DRAFTING PRINCIPLES 3 credits. ... Prerequisite: none. Introduces basic concepts of technical drawing. Covers ... instruments, orthographic projection, basic dimensioning, and pictorial drawings. ... of instructor. Offers a course in basic layout and design of electrical and ... students acquire various communication skills to enhance parent/caregiver ... interpersonal communication, listening skills and cooperative problem solving. ECE ... 122: OBSERVATION SKILLS 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. Provides ... their observation and assessment skills. Discussion includes methods for use ... needs of young children. De velops skills in menu planning, selecting safe ... : none. Exposes students to the basics of handling classroom behaviors. ECE ... | |
| various aspects of reading, sequential skills, identi cation methods, and improvement ... . Prerequisite: none. Introduces the basic philosophical, sociological, ... 201. Introduces electrical engineering basic laboratory procedures and equipment. ... | |
| to one credit. Provides instruction of Basic Cardiac Life Support/ Cardiopulmonary ... external de bril lator (AED) with basic rst aid procedures. Students in this ... EMS 108B: EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN BASIC 7.5 credits. Prerequisite: must be 18 ... . Prepares individuals to provide basic emergency medical care, according to US ... National Registry Examina tion for EMT Basic. EMS 109B: EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN ... BASIC REFRESHER 2 credits. Prerequisite: ... current Basic EMT Certi cation and CPR cer ti cation. ... . Reviews and updates knowledge and skills for individuals seeking maintain ... current certi cation as a Basic EMT. Meets or exceeds Department of ... 3 credits. Prerequisite: current EMT Basic Certi cation. Current Healthcare ... . Recommend minimum of one year EMT Basic experience. Provides experienced ... | |
| retrieval, technical and interpersonal skills that can be used throughout their ... : none. Provides instruction in basic punctuation. Students practice the most ... : none. Provides instruction in basic grammar and the rules which govern the ... faults. Open entry, open exit. ENG 090: BASIC WRITING I 3 credits. Prerequisite: none ... : pass/fail. Provides instruction in basic English skills including grammar, me ... grammar, mechanics, and usage. ENG 095: BASIC WRITING II 3 credits. Prerequisite: ... : pass/fail. Provides instruction in basic writing skills including sentence ... patterns and basic paragraph development. Provides review ... computer-assisted instruction. ENG 098: BASIC WRITING III 3 credits. Prerequisite: ... , reasoning, and organizational skills necessary to create successful research ... | |
| . Listening, reading and writ ing skills will be explored. A vocabulary of ... designed to con tinue and improve the skills learned in the rst semester. FREN 111 ... Prerequisite: none. Develops language skills through practice in listening, speaking ... build on speak ing, writing and reading skills in the French language. FREN 211: ... -funded gram. Please contact the Adult Basic Education program for information. GED ... . Prerequisite: ABE 80 or reading skills at or above the ninth-grade equivalent ... or native English communication skills. The course emphasizes U.S. and local ... . Prerequisite: none. Teaches the basics of analog and digital cartography (map- ... . Prerequisite: none. Introduces basic remote sensing, aerial photograph ... concepts. Students will learn the basic techniques of remote sensing and ... | |
| earth science background. Teaches the basics of rock identi - cation, landform ... earth science background. Teaches the basics of rock identi - cation, landform ... earth science background. Teaches the basics of volcanic rock identi cation, history ... . Listening, reading, and writing skills will be developed to suit student needs ... designed to continue and improve the skills learned in GER 101B. GER 111: FIRST ... Prerequisite: none. Develops language skills through practice in listening, speaking ... to build on ing, writing and reading skills in the German language. GOLF FACILITIES ... | |
| : none. Concentrates on the basic methods of teaching the game of golf. ... and chipping. It will also cover the basics of the short game including: putting ... the application and appreciation of the basic principles and elements of design, ... will be placed on developing creative skills and working with the design process. ... PUBLISHING I 3 credits. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills, GRC 103 recommended. ... communications processes and have basic computer and graphics software skills. ... ANIMATION I 3 credits. Prerequisite: basic computer skills, GRC 103 recommended ... understanding of the knowledge and skills required of ne and applied visual ... | |
| of ce. HIT 103B: CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS IN A HEALTH CARE SETTING 1 credit. ... Develops and practices customer service skills as needed in a health care setting. HIT ... . HIT 108B: INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN HEALTH CARE SETTING 3 credits. ... set of interpersonal and human relation skills as needed among health care providers. ... 200 or concurrent enrollment. Teaches basic medical transcription skills. HIT 121B ... intermediate medical transcription skills. HIT 122B: MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION III 4 ... Teaches advanced medical transcription skills. HIT 165B: PATHOPHYSIOLOGY I 3 credits. ... | |
| processing, spreadsheets, database and basic multi-media. Upon suc cessful ... student will be able to demon strate basic computer survival skills, understand ... recommended. Teaches specialist skills in business and desktop software tools ... : none. Emphasizes facts, principles, basic concepts and Nevada statutes covering ... . Listening, reading and writing skills will be explored. A vocabulary of ... to build on ing, writing and reading skills in the Italian language. ITAL 111: ... through the development of lan guage skills and structural analysis. Includes an ... through the development language skills and structural analysis. Includes an ... , and clarity expression. Formerly Basic Reporting ... | |
| Provides the student the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the collection, ... the program coordinator Discusses the basic elements of contract law including ... of the program coordinator Provides a basic knowledge of bankruptcy law, with ... become with the law library and develop basic research skills. Emphasis placed on ... | |
| level of legal research and writing skills. Emphasis is placed on developing ... DEPARTMENT CODE: LIB LIB 101: RESEARCH SKILLS FOR COLLEGE PAPERS 1 credit. ... to the college library and presents skills necessary for preparing reports and ... research strategies, critical thinking skills and documentation styles. LIB 201: ... strategies and critical thinking skills to effectively retrieve, evaluate, and ... selecting library materials, reading skills and interests of library patrons ... . Prerequisite: none. Introduces basic machine shop skills which include lathe ... be stressed. To develop entry level skills, MTT 110B is mended. MTT 106B: MACHINE ... 105B. Expands the studentfs manual skills by putting into practice the ries, and ... user skills introduced in MTT 105B. The emphasis ... | |
| or consent of instructor. Expands skills introduced in MTT 105B to an ... level and introduces further skills which include vertical mill, drill ... . Further develops studentfs manual skills by putting into practice the theories ... and user skills introduced MTT 110B. The emphasis will ... an introductory class to provide a basic understanding of com puter numerical ... practical experience for development of skills with additional information and ... 124B or consent of instructor. Expands skills introduced in MTT 105B and MTT 110B to ... blueprint reading. Introduces further skills for surface grinding and tool and ... . Further develops studentfs manual skills by putting into practice the theories ... and user skills introduced in MTT 250B. The emphasis ... of an advanced project emphasizing skills learned in MTT 105B, MTT 110B and MTT ... | |
| store person nel. This course provides skills in planning and guring markups and ... apparel and accessories. Presents the basic principles of fashions, how fashions ... Provides individualized instruction in basic math skills including addition, ... to each studentfs needs. MATH 091: BASIC MATHEMATICS 3 credits. Prerequisite: ... to provide a thorough review of basics in future mathematics courses and in ... | |
| 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Reviews basic mathematics with emphasis on those ... skills that apply to calculating drug dosages ... | |
| : MTL 266B or MTL 212. Expands the skills acquired in Beginning Ornamental ... more advanced and complex projects. New skills and tech niques will be focused on ... 212 . Develops the studentfs manual skills necessary to produce high quality gas ... welding section develops entry level skills for welders. This course speci cally ... develops basic welding skills such as striking the arc, maintaining ... 212 with emphasis on developing welding skills for SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW production in ... pipe welding techniques and develops basic skills for the service and transmission ... . Prerequisite: MUS 103. Continues the skills learned in MUS 103. MUS 107: GUITAR ... 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Studies basic guitar technique, bluegrass, classical ... instructor. Continues development of skills learned in MUS 107. MUS 111: PIANO ... | |
| : MUS 203. A continuation of the skills learned in MUS 203. MUS 211: ... . Prerequisite: MUS 211. Continues the skills learned in MUS 211. MUS 215: TECHNIQUE ... OF SONGWRITING 3 credits. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of theory. Offers a ... of keyboard technique and application basic music theory to piano literature. Music ... | |
| ASSISTANT 6 credits. Prerequisite: Basic Life Support/Healthcare Provider CPR ... the nursing process, critical thinking skills, interpersonal relationships, legal ... c rational neces sary to meet the basic physical, psychosocial, and cultural ... of patients of all ages. Provides a basic introduction to the role of manager of ... knowledge and practical application of basic nursing skills while incorporat ing ... 136. The student learns and prac tices basic nursing bedside nursing skills in ... . Incorporates knowledge, concepts and skills learned in NURS 136 and 137. The ... perform personal care including all skills learned in NURS 137, and administer ... . Prerequisite: none. Provides a basic foundation for students interested in ... Emphasis is on analyzing word parts and basic pre xes, suf xes and word roots. The ... | |
| the student to ultilize knowledge and skills learned in NURS 165 and 166 to ... the opportunity to practice clinical skills and acclimate to the role of the ... the direction of a preceptor/s. The skills practiced will be in compliance with ... , nursing process, health assessment skills, roles and responsibilities are ... emphasized. Student performance of basic nursing skills, nursing care of adult ... the development of knowledge and skills necessary for the student to ... on the use of therapeutic munication skills, development of therapeutic nurse/ ... the student to use critical thinking skills guided by organizing structures of the ... | |
| to practice concept application and skills in a laboratory setting for use in ... to synthesize knowledge enhance skills of priority setting and time management ... familiarized with concepts related to basic critical care client sessment and ... | |
| Provides students with information and skills necessary to under standing and ... 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Studies basic problems in different areas of ... of propositional calculus and basic quanti er calculus. PHIL 135: ... | |
| . Prerequisite: none. Introduces the basic rules, techniques, fundamentals, and ... levels perfect and build upon the skills taught in the beginning level. May be ... the fundamentals of backpacking. Safety skills will also be discussed. PEX 136: ... by the ski area. PEX 139: WILDERNESS SKILLS 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. Provides ... basic survival information. May include eld ... : none. Provides students with the basic elements of the martial arts of Jujitsu ... . Prerequisite: none. Covers the basic history, philosophy and origins of ... are provided with demonstrations of the basic moves are allowed to practice the moves ... ans show ing and to improve their skills in both sports. may be offered ... | |
| , cardiovascular endurance, motor skills and agility drills are taught and ... broad range of concepts in physics from basic classical mechanics to modern physics. ... | |
| : none. Reviews fundamental reading skills. Includes word attack skills, vocabulary ... development, dictionary skills and reading comprehen sion. Recommended ... prac tice with advanced comprehension skills. Reading rate is thereby improved ... estate math problems and develops some skills in the use of hand-held calculators to ... such pr oblems. Includes review of basic arithmetic principles, percent, ... student with appraising concepts and skills for ing real estate for sale tax ... purposes. Covers basic principles, trends, site analysis ... | |
| fs. Explains PC hardware and software, basic terminology, instructs how to wisely ... receives hands-on instruction in the basic use of word processing, learning to ... ands-on course for the senior who has a basic knowledge of personal computers and ... word processing and wishes to learn the basics of other software applications. The ... -on in troductory instruction in the basic use of spreadsheets, databases, ... course for the senior student who has a basic knowledge of personal computers and ... -on course for the participant who has basic/inter mediate knowledge of personal ... disk management. It also teaches the skills to create, nd, copy, move and delete ... | |
| spoken communication. Listening skills, reading and writing skills will be ... designed to continue and improve the skills learned in the rst semester. SPAN 103B ... of instructor. Further develops skills learned in previous semesters. SPAN ... of instructor. Further develops skills learned in previous semesters. SPAN 111 ... Prerequisite: none. Develops language skills through practice in listening, speaking ... of instructor. Develops language skills through practice in listening, speaking ... . Familiarizes the student with basic ments used in the surgical environment ... Introduces the student to entry-level skills performed by the I Surgical ... Technologist in the operating room. Skills include the surgical hand scrub, gown ... | |
