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WESTERN NEVADA COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2006-2007 www.wncc.edu DIESEL MECHANICS DEPARTMENT CODE: DM DM 101B: DIESEL MECHANICS BASICS 1-6 credits. Prerequisite: none. Introduces students to principles, design, construction and mainte nance of the diesel motor. Activities include safety, use of manuals, selection and use of hand tools. General maintenance of a variety of systems in the diesel motor will be introduced. DRAFTING DEPARTMENT CODE: DFT DFT 100: BASIC DRAFTING PRINCIPLES 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Introduces basic concepts of technical drawing. Covers perception theories, lettering, sketching techniques, use of drafting instruments, orthographic projection, basic dimensioning, and pictorial drawings. Designed as introductory course for CADD 100. Formerly DFT 124B. DFT 110B: BLUEPRINT READING FOR INDUSTRY 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Teaches those concepts required by machine shops or engineering, electrical and welding industries. Student will begin with simple prints and proceed to more advanced prints. Formerly DFT 124B. DFT 205B: ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC DRAFTING (CAD) 3 credits. Prerequisite: CADD 100 or consent of instructor. Offers a course in basic layout and design of electrical and electronic schematic symbols and diagrams. Introduces computer aided draft ing and applications appropriate to the skill and background of the student. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION DEPARTMENT CODE: ECE ECE 121: PARENT CARE RELATIONS 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. Helps students acquire various communication skills to enhance parent/caregiver relationships. Covers interpersonal communication, listening skills and cooperative problem solving. ECE 122: OBSERVATION SKILLS 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. Provides parents and teachers various formal and informal meth ods to enhance their observation and assessment skills. Discussion includes methods for use with developmentally delayed children. ECE 123: HEALTH NUTRITION FOR THE YOUNG CHILD 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. Examines the health and nutritional needs of young children. De velops skills in menu planning, selecting safe equipment and toys, routines to ensure good health and policies on illness. ECE 129: ENVIRONMENT FOR INFANT TODDLER 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. Helps students choose equipment and materials to create a environment which is responsive to the infant/toddler total develop ment. Staff considerations and time schedules will be explored. ECE 133: INTRODUCTION TO MANAGING CHILDRENfS BEHAVIOR 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. Exposes students to the basics of handling classroom behaviors. ECE 152: SCIENCE IN THE PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. Studies activities and materials for teaching science in the preschool ECE 153: LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT IN THE PRESCHOOL 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. Studies development of language in preschool children. Emphasizes activities and materials for fostering development of receptive expressive language skills in the preschool child. ECE 154: LITERATURE FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. Surveys books for use with preschool children. Includes techniques storytelling and reading to children. ECE 156: MUSIC IN THE PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. Outlines activities and materials for teaching music in the including songs, dances and rhythm activities. ECE 157: ART IN THE PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. Describes activities and materials for teaching art in the preschool, including creative development and enjoyment of art through various materials and activities. ECE 158: ACTIVITIES IN PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT IN YOUNG CHILDREN 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. Introduces activities and equipment for enhancing gross motor devel opment of the preschool child. ECE 167: CHILD ABUSE NEGLECT 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. Provides the opportunity for students to learn the legal de nition, symptoms, causes, and reporting procedures of child abuse and glect. The class will include discussion of the roles and responsibilities of community agencies such as law enforcement, social services, care personnel, medical and psychosocial professionals. ECE 168: INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND FIRST AID 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. Provides information about infectious diseases and rst aid measures in the child care setting. Course content will include recognizing communicable and acute illnesses, management of accidents and injuries, preventive measures, health education, current research, and community resources. 104 Diesel Mechanics Drafting Early Childhood Education

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