Jun 16, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Construction Technology

  
  • CNTK 1905 - Carpentry (4CR)


    (2L, 4LB) This course is designed to build upon previously learned skills in carpentry, roofing, concrete, and work site safety, through hands-on construction techniques in a lab setting. Typically, the material covered will relate to residential construction, but commercial and industrial applications will be covered.

    Prerequisites: CNTK 1700 .
  
  • CNTK 2500 - Advanced Furniture Projects (4CR)


    (2L, 4LB) This class will focus on material selection, esthetic design, advanced joinery techniques, selection of hardware and consideration of grain and color to compliment the design. Coopering, bent lamination, veneering will be covered. Emphasis is placed on a high degree of craftsmanship, design and professionalism as demonstrated by the student through an independent furniture project of their choice and approved by the instructor.

    Prerequisites: CNTK 1860  
  
  • CNTK 2510 - Construction Estimating (3CR)


    (3L) A study of the core functions of estimating and job preplanning. Plans and specifications are used for quantity survey. Economic factors of time, cost, production control, overhead, and profit are considered.

  
  • CNTK 2525 - Construction Project Management (3CR)


    (3L) An introduction to construction project management, focused on the utilization of commercial computer software packages.

    Prerequisites: CNTK 2510 .
  
  • CNTK 2980 - Cooperative Work Experience (Construction)


    (1-4CR) (Max. 8) Practical construction experience on the job, with required written reports on the field experience. See “Unit of Credit.”


Counseling

  
  • CNSL 2200 - Introduction to Student Leadership I (2CR)


    (2L) This course will acquaint students with the leadership skills and competencies necessary for successful service in the college community and beyond. While required of students elected to the ASCC Student Senate, enrollment is open to all students.

    Prerequisites: Election to ASCC Student Senate, or permission of the instructor.

Criminal Justice

  
  • CRMJ 1705 - Firearms (3CR)


    (1L, 4LB) This course will address range safety procedures and legal issues concerning the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers. In addition, the course will introduce students to basic defensive handgun techniques. Students will also be introduced to the proper handling, firing and maintenance of police pump action shotguns, semi-automatic patrol rifles and precision rifles. Students must furnish ammunition, ear and eye protection and pay an access fee for use of the shooting range. This is considered to be a vocational skills course and as such it may not transfer to the University of Wyoming or other four-year institutions that offer a bachelor degree in criminal justice. Enrollment is open to all interested students provided they can lawfully possess firearms.

    Prerequisites: None
  
  • CRMJ 2005 - Introduction to Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (1CR)


    (.5L, 1LB) Exploration of areas of contention, which occur within the criminal justice system in America today. To include such topics as bail, plea-bargaining, Supreme Court decisions of a controversial nature, police discretion, and others.

    Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.
  
  • CRMJ 2120 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (3CR)


    (3L) [E] The agencies and processes involved in the criminal justice system legislature, the police, the prosecutor, the public defender, the courts, and corrections. An analysis of the roles and problems of law enforcement in a democratic society with an emphasis upon inter-component relations and checks and balances.

  
  • CRMJ 2130 - Criminal Investigation I (3CR)


    (3L) Theory of criminal investigation: relations of the detective with other law enforcement divisions, modus operandi, sources of information, surveillance, personal identification, interrogation, preliminary and follow-up investigations, collection and preservation of evidence. Enrollment limited to majors in law enforcement except by permission of the instructor.

  
  • CRMJ 2210 - Criminal Law I (3CR)


    (3L) [E] Comparative study of criminal laws; origins of laws; review of Wyoming criminal laws and procedures; elements of a crime; parties to a crime; elements of specific crimes; arrest, jurisdiction of criminal courts and criminal procedures. (Spring semester.)

    Prerequisites: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in CRMJ 2120 .
  
  • CRMJ 2230 - Law of Evidence (3CR)


    (3L) Leading rules and principles of exclusion and selection, burden of proof, nature and effect of presumptions, proof of authenticity, and contents of writings; examination, competency, and privilege of witnesses. (Fall semester.)

    Prerequisites: CRMJ 2120 .
  
  • CRMJ 2250 - Police Administration (3CR)


    (3L) Principles of organization and management as applied to law enforcement agencies. Theoretical and practical aspects of management factors such as organizations, decision-making, values, human relations, and power.

    Prerequisites: CRMJ 2120 , or permission of the instructor.
  
  • CRMJ 2280 - Criminal Procedure (3CR)


    (3L) This course will familiarize the student with the state of Wyoming and federal criminal process. The fourth, fifth, sixth, and fourteenth amendments to the United States Constitution will be emphasized, along with applicable Supreme Court cases. The laws of arrest, search, seizure, pretrial identification procedures and confessions will be studied. An overview of the criminal court system as it relates to individual rights protected under the Constitution and key Supreme Court holdings will be taught.

  
  • CRMJ 2350 - Introduction to Corrections (3CR)


    (3L) A general overview of the correctional process describing the history and evolution of the American corrections system. This course covers all aspects of institutional and community-based corrections. Meets only in spring semester of even-numbered years.

  
  • CRMJ 2430 - The Community and the Police (3CR)


    (3L) The course delves into the areas of police professionalism and the concept of community relations. Areas discussed will include use of power, prejudice, race relations, civil rights, police political relations and police media relations.

    Prerequisites: CRMJ 2120 , or permission of the instructor.
  
  • CRMJ 2570 - Criminalistics (3CR)


    (2L, 2LB) This course will delve into the aspects of crime scene management. From the first initial contact with the crime scene, the student will learn to gather physical evidence, document, photograph, and diagram the scene to scale. They will identify fibers, hairs, paints, tool markings, fingerprints and other impressions. We will also look into what the future holds in the area of crime scene management.

  
  • CRMJ 2895 - Capstone Directed Studies in Criminal Justice (1CR)


     

     

    This capstone course is the conclusion of the student’s criminal justice academic experience and is the final course completed by students in the Criminal Justice Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree or the Criminal Justice Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. The course is designed to assess the student’s understanding of the Criminal Justice System and his/her readiness to become employed by a criminal justice agency.

    Prerequisites: All major requirements or concurrent enrollment in any remaining major requirement courses and permission of the instructor.

  
  • CRMJ 2965 - Directed Studies in Criminal Justice


    (1-3CR) (Max. 6) Faculty-guided research in an area of mutual interest to the student and instructor within the law enforcement or corrections major.

  
  • CRMJ 2970 - Criminal Justice Internship (1-3CR) (MAX 3)


    (*1-3CR) (Max. 3) *Thirty hours of participation per credit hour. This course will place a student in a criminal justice agency for a few hours per week for one semester as an observer. It will afford the pre-service student the opportunity to observe the workings of the criminal justice system, and the in-service student an opportunity to work in a collateral criminal justice agency.

    Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and permission of the instructor.
  
  • CRMJ 2980 - Cooperative Work Experience (Law Enforcement)


    (*2- 3CR) *(see “unit of study ”) Supervised work and project experience for the purpose of increasing student understanding of law enforcement problems and procedures. Supervision is provided by both the instructional staff of the college and the cooperating agencies. Analysis and reports of student’s performance; regular group meetings. Enrollment limited to majors in law enforcement with sophomore standing except by permission of the instructor.


Crop Science

  
  • CROP 2200 - Forage Crop Science (4CR)


    (3L, 2LB) This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the biology, propagation and management of forage and farm crop plants. Many topics (e.g., plant ecophysiology, cropping practices in agro ecosystems, plant genetic improvement) will be covered.


Culinary Arts

  
  • CULA 2050 - Culinary Food Production I (4CR)


    (1L, 6LB) This course will teach students basic culinary skills which will include: basic kitchen safety and sanitation, knife skills, stocks and soups, mother sauces, small sauces and modern sauces, basic meat fabrication, basic dressings: vinaigrettes and marinades, grains and pastas, and breakfast cookery.


Curriculum and Instruction

  
  • EDCI 1430 - Life Science in the Elementary School (1CR)


    (2LB) [E] Covers selection of basic life science concepts, materials and curricula appropriate for elementary school.

    Concurrently: LIFE 1020 , or permission of the instructor.
  
  • EDCI 1440 - Physical Science in the Elementary School (1CR)


    (2LB) [E] Covers selection of basic physical science concepts, materials and curricula appropriate for elementary school. This course parallels the content of PHYS 1090  and should be taken the same semester.

  
  • EDCI 1450 - Earth Science in the Elementary School (1CR)


    (2LB) [E] Covers selection of basic earth science concepts, materials, and curricula appropriate for elementary school. This course parallels the contents of GEOL 1070 .

  
  • EDCI 2250 - Diversity in Education (3CR)


    (3L) This course is designed to introduce students to the conceptualization, design and implementation of a multicultural education that respects and honors diversity as well as promotes national unity.

  
  • EDCI 2495 - Workshop (Subtitle)


    (1-2CR) Special topics in education offered in response to specific needs or public interest.


Dance

  
  • DANC 1015 - Introduction to Dance (2CR)


    (2L) (Max 2CR) This course will take a look at the formation of genres within dance history. It will be an overview of the beginnings of modern dance, ballet, jazz dance, and tap dance.

  
  • DANC 1210 - Dance Ensemble I (1CR)


    (3LB) This class covers technique and performance focusing specifically on technique skills and performing at an intermediate level (various styles and genres). This class can be repeated up to two times with a total of two credits.

    Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and previous dance experience.
  
  • DANC 1300 - Dance Improvisation I (1CR)


    (2LB) This course will investigate improvisation in dance at the beginning level. It will incorporate improvisational exercises that will lead to short phrase work.

  
  • DANC 1320 - Dance Improvisation II (1CR)


    (2LB) This course will investigate improvisation in dance at the intermediate level and really allow the student to explore movement connected to emotional output and with musical enhancement. This course will also help the student/dancer to understand musical meter and tempo varieties within an improvisational exercise. In addition there will be game playing that will open the world of improvisation wider. It will incorporate improvisational exercises that will lead to phrase work.

  
  • DANC 1410 - Beginning Ballet I (1CR)


    (3LB) This course will emphasize the fundamentals of ballet. Will focus on technique, terminology, and the execution of the basic steps.

  
  • DANC 1420 - Beginning Ballet II (2CR)


    (4.5LB) (Max 4CR) A continuing course in the principles and techniques of classical ballet. Emphasis is placed on the continuation of broadening the dancer’s movement vocabulary while refining acquired technical skills. This course can be repeated once.

    Prerequisites: DANC 1410  in good standing, or permission of the instructor.
  
  • DANC 1425 - Ballet Studies (1CR)


    (3LB) This course will emphasize various areas of ballet techniques. There will be in-depth focus on specific skills found in the genre of ballet. Previous ballet experience required.

  
  • DANC 1450 - Beginning Tap Dance I (1CR)


    (3LB) This course will emphasize the fundamentals of tap dance. Will focus on technique, terminology, and the execution of the basic steps.

  
  • DANC 1460 - Beginning Modern Dance I (1CR)


    (3LB) This course is an introduction to the principles and techniques of modern dance. Dancers will focus on technique, terminology and the execution of the basic steps, as well as the discovery of movement in space and time. This class will serve the student as a study in exploration of the basic ideas of modern dance.

    Cross-listed: PEAC 2460  
  
  • DANC 1470 - Beginning Modern Dance II (1CR)


    (3LB) This course will be a continuation of study in the principles and techniques of modern dance. Dancers will focus on linking technique with terminology and execute combinations made up of the basic-intermediate steps, as well as the continued discovery of movement in space and time.

    Prerequisites: DANC 1460 /PEAC 2460  
    Cross-listed: PEAC 1470  
  
  • DANC 1480 - Beginning Jazz Dance I (1CR)


    (3LB) This course will emphasize the fundamentals of jazz dance. It will focus on technique, terminology, and the execution of the basic jazz steps.

  
  • DANC 1500 - Dance Performance (1-2 CR) (Max. 5)


    (2-4LB) [E] Individually supervised practical training in performance and production during the rehearsal and performance of the fall and spring productions of the dance concert. Open entry.

    Prerequisites: permission of the instructor.
  
  • DANC 2200 - Backgrounds of Dance (3CR)


    (3L) [E] A survey of ethnic and theatrical dance forms from primal society to the 20th century. The course examines the place of the arts as a reflection of the culture. The course emphasizes dance from a global point-of-view and includes a look at social dances as well as the performance dances.

    Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 , DANC 1015 , or permission of the instructor.
  
  • DANC 2210 - Dance Ensemble II (1CR)


    (3LB) (Max. 2) [E] This class covers technique and performance focusing specifically on technique skills and performing at an advanced level (various styles and genres).

    This class can be repeated up to once for a total of 2 credits

    Prerequisites: permission of the instructor and previous dance experience.

  
  • DANC 2212 - Beginning Composition (2CR)


    (1L, 2LB) This course is a beginning level composition course that will give the student various exercises in which to better understand choreography and its principles. The student will explore ways in which to make a dance with a completed beginning, middle, and end.

    Prerequisites: DANC 1320 Improvisation II
  
  • DANC 2215 - Intermediate Dance Composition (3CR)


    (2L, 2LB) This course further develops the student’s abilities to compose and choreograph their own ideas into dance works. The student will develop a better understanding of choreographic skill through short assignments and full works.

    Prerequisites: DANC 2460 , DANC 2212 , or permission of the instructor.
  
  • DANC 2410 - Intermediate Ballet I (2CR)


    (5LB) A continuing course in the principles of classical ballet. Emphasis is placed on continuing to broaden the dancer’s movement vocabulary while refining acquired technical skills. Pointe work will be started with those students who are ready along with partnering skills, more advanced Barre and Centre skills, including Tours and Beats.

    Prerequisites: Successful completion of DANC 1420 .
  
  • DANC 2420 - Intermediate Ballet II (2CR)


    (5LB) A continuing course in the principles and techniques of classical ballet. Emphasis is placed on refining the dancer’s movement vocabulary while increasing the level of difficulty of acquired technical skills. Dancers will continue in both partnering and Pointe work. Ballet conditioning will be a part of every class.

    Prerequisites: Successful completion of DANC 2410 .
  
  • DANC 2450 - Intermediate Tap Dance I (1CR)


    (3LB) This course will review the basic tap steps and then move on to more intermediate rhythms, clarification of sounds and more complicated footwork.

    Prerequisites: DANC 1450 , or permission of the instructor.
  
  • DANC 2460 - Intermediate Modern Dance I (2CR)


    (4LB) A second level course covering the principles and techniques of modern dance. This course will expose the students to deeper investigation to various techniques of modern dance including but not limited to Horton, Ailey, Cunningham, Graham, and Humphrey/Limon.

    Prerequisites: DANC 1470 , or permission of the instructor.
  
  • DANC 2470 - Intermediate Modern Dance II (2CR)


    (4LB) A third level course covering the principles and techniques of modern dance. This course will continue to look at post-modern techniques/styles and be a link from the historical modern dance to the contemporary explorations and modern dance trends.

    Prerequisites: DANC 2460 , or permission of the instructor.
  
  • DANC 2480 - Intermediate Jazz Dance II (1CR)


    (3LB) A second level course furthering the student’s knowledge of jazz dance and its origins. Dancers will focus on techniques, terminology, and the execution of jazz steps from the intermediate to the advanced level.

    Prerequisites: DANC 1480 , or permission of the instructor.
  
  • PEAC 1460 - Modern Dance I (1CR)


    (3LB) This course is an introduction to the principles and techniques of Modern Dance. Dancers will focus on technique, terminology, and the execution of the basic steps, as well as the discovery of movement in space and time.  This class will serve the student as a study in exploration of the basic ideas of Modern Dance.

    Cross-listed: DANC 1460  

Diesel Technology

  
  • DESL 1540 - Heavy Duty Electrical Systems (3CR)


    (2L, 2LB) Introductory course to electrical systems used in heavy diesel engines. Course will cover fundamental electrical quantities, components and basic circuits. Additional content will cover heavy diesel engine electrical systems.

  
  • DESL 1580 - Power Train, Braking, and Steering (3CR)


    (3L) (5 weeks) Manual clutches, drive lines, manual transmissions, and final drive units.

  
  • DESL 1600 - Diesel Engines (3CR)


    (2L, 2LB) Introductory course covers medium to heavy diesel engines. The course is intended to provide an overview of engine construction, fuel systems and general maintenance.

  
  • DESL 1610 - Engine Rebuilding I (9CR)


    (4L, 10LB) (10 weeks) Disassembly procedures, evaluating serviceability of components, preparing the engine block for overhaul; the assembly procedure for crankshafts, bearings, pistons, seals, and valve train; the servicing of cylinder heads including valve grinding and seating; bolt torqueing, timing, and run-in checks.

  
  • DESL 1620 - Engine Rebuilding II (9CR)


    (3L, 12LB) (5 weeks Lec, 15 weeks Lab) Live engines and drive-in work are used for instruction. The students make up the estimates and deal with the customer directly. Students are evaluated on their ability to handle the entire operation from meeting the customer to unit performance on completion.

    Prerequisites: DESL 1610 .
  
  • DESL 1650 - Diesel Fuel Systems and Tuning I (5CR) (5 weeks)


    (3L, 4LB) (5 weeks) Basic fuel systems, fuel pumps, injectors, and evaluating system failure.

    Prerequisites: DESL 1610 .  Must pass with a “C” or better.

     

  
  • DESL 1660 - Diesel Fuel Systems and Tuning II (3CR) (5 weeks)


    (3L) (5 weeks) Air induction systems, injector and fuel pump operations. Troubleshooting and electronic fuel controls.

    Prerequisites: Pass DESL 1650 with a “C” or better
  
  • DESL 1680 - Natural Gas Engine Technology (10.5CR)


    (6L, 9LB) Course is designed to cover the principles and service procedures for the natural gas engine and equipment pertinent to the natural gas industry. Course will cover fuels, ignition systems, combustion, lean combustion theory, exhaust gas analysis, lubrication systems, cooling systems, mounting and alignment, and gas compression concepts.

    Prerequisites: DESL 1605  or DESL 1610 .
  
  • DESL 1850 - Basic Hydraulics (3CR)


    (2L, 2LB) Principles of hydraulic systems and components used in mobile equipment. Factors of consideration in the selection, installation, operation, and maintenance of hydraulic systems.

  
  • DESL 1980 - Co-op Work Experience (Diesel)


    (1-8CR) (Max. 8): 8 hours/week for 16 weeks - Total 128 hours. Designed to give students hands-on training in diesel equipment maintenance and repair in a production shop setting. A student working for an employer is responsible for employment verification and documentation of hours worked and jobs done. Students staying on campus will meet the training requirements of the department.


Early Childhood

  
  • EDEC 1020 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3CR)


    (3L) [E] Introduces the student to the field of early childhood education through lecture discussion, observation, and participation. The student will be exposed to different programs in the community. Topics to be explored include components of quality programs, child development theory, curriculum development, learning environments, classroom management, parent-teacher relationships, importance of play, and teaching as a profession.

  
  • EDEC 1030 - Infant and Toddler Care (2CR)


    (2L) This course provides information on growth and development of children under the age of three along with curriculum implications; defines the interactive role of the caregiver, and explores other components of infant toddler care including implementation of quality programming and adult interactions. The course along with EDEC 1035 - Infant and Toddler Care Lab (1CR)  meets the criteria for the Wyoming Infant Toddler Credential.

  
  • EDEC 1035 - Infant and Toddler Care Lab (1CR)


    (2LB) Supervised experience in the care of infants and toddlers at an approved early childhood program. This course along with EDEC 1030, Infant and Toddler Care, meets the criteria for the Wyoming Infant Toddler Credential.

    Prerequisites: EDEC 1030  (or concurrent enrollment).
  
  • EDEC 1100 - Observation and Guidance of Young Children (2CR)


    (2L) Effective methods of observation and guidance to meet the children’s needs individually and in groups with an emphasis on promoting a positive and constructive climate in the early childhood setting. Topics include assessments, recording behaviors, planning environments, materials and equipment, scheduling, discipline and parent-teacher communication.

    Prerequisites: EDEC 1020 , FCSC 2122 , PSYC 2300 , or permission of the instructor.
  
  • EDEC 1105 - Observation and Guidance of Young Children Lab (1CR)


    (2LB) Supervised experience in the observation and guidance of young children at an early childhood center. (Spring semester.)

    Prerequisites: EDEC 1100  (or concurrent enrollment).
  
  • EDEC 1200 - Administration in Early Childhood Programs (3CR)


    (3L) Designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop skills in both the business and human relations components of administering centers for young children. Includes procedures in establishing early childhood centers; administrative forms; fiscal management; selection, development, and motivation of staff; parent and community involvement; and program regulations and evaluation. (Fall semester.)

    Prerequisites: EDEC 1020 , or permission of the instructor.
  
  • EDEC 1300 - Curriculum Planning and Development for Young Children (2CR)


    (2L) Development of skills in planning, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate experiences to encourage intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and creative growth in young children with the focus on the concept of the whole child.

    Prerequisites: EDEC 1020 , FCSC 2122 , PSYC 2300 , or permission of the instructor.
  
  • EDEC 1305 - Curriculum Planning and Development for Young Children Lab (1CR)


    (2LB) Supervised experience in planning, implementing and evaluating curriculum activities at an early childhood center.

    Prerequisites: EDEC 1300  or concurrent enrollment.
  
  • EDEC 2200 - Early Childhood Practicum (6CR)


    (2L, 8LB) By actively participating in the care and education of young children in an early childhood program, students should become more proficient in administrative skills, increase their awareness of contemporary issues in early childhood, and demonstrate a high level of competence as a head teacher. Students will serve in directed field experience; one eight-hour day per week for a total of 120 clock hours. Students will also serve 30 hours in seminar during the semester. Enrollment is limited to majors in early childhood education except by permission of the instructor.

    Prerequisites: EDEC 1100  and EDEC 1105 , EDEC 1300  and EDEC 1305 , or permission of the instructor.

Economics

  
  • ECON 1010 - Macroeconomics (3CR)


    (3L) [E] An introduction to our present mixed capitalistic economic system. Emphasis is on the role of markets, the determination of national output, inflation and unemployment, the banking system, and the economic role of government.

  
  • ECON 1020 - Microeconomics (3CR)


    (3L) An introduction to the economics behavior of firms and households in a market economy and the environment in which they operate. Also studies the roles of government and foreign trade, as it relates to the decisions of firms and households.

    Prerequisites: Minimum ACT Score of 21, Placement Test Score in the Algebra domain of 40, or a C or better in MATH 0920  or higher in the last two years.
  
  • ECON 2400 - Environmental Economics (3CR)


    (3L) This is a three-credit introductory course in environmental economics. This course will cover such traditional environmental topics as pollution control, externalities and public lands. Issues of sustainability of the current economic system with respect to fossil fuel use and environmental destruction will be addressed. A balance between theory and institutional background will be presented in this course.

    Prerequisites: ECON 1010  and ECON 1020 .

Education

  
  • EDEL 2100 - Family, School, and Community Engagement (3CR)


    (3L) This course examines the relationship between the child, the family, the community, and teachers. Topics include strengthening adult-child relationships and parent- staff relationships in the home, school, and community settings, an awareness of strategies in developing positive and supportive relationships with families of elementary school children with special needs, including the legal and philosophical basis for family participation; family-centered services; and strategies for working with socially, culturally, and linguistically diverse families will be included. The
    importance of family involvement in school programs and parent education will be stressed.

    Prerequisites: No prerequisites
  
  • EDST 2550 - Educational Assessment (3CR)


    3L This course is designed to introduce students to key concepts and issues in classroom assessment and large-scale, standardized educational assessment. Topics include, but are not limited to standards and benchmarks, reliability and validity of norm-referenced and criterion-referenced assessments, standardized tests, performance assessments, and special issues surrounding the assessment of students with special needs. Additionally, this course addresses the basic ideas of classroom test design and planning.

    Prerequisites: EDFD 2020- Foundations of Education
  
  • EDUC 1501 - Effective Substitute Teaching (2CR)


    (2L) This course is designed for community members and current college students who desire to learn skills and knowledge to be effective substitute teachers. More specifically: learn to apply professional teacher ethics and responsibilities; the application of effective classroom/behavioral management techniques; application of best practices and instructional strategies to address individual student learning differences. Training will also be provided for interactive technologies that are currently used in K-12 classrooms. The course will also review the credentials and process needed to apply for a Wyoming Substitute Teaching Permit through Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB).

    Post-course completion does not automatically provide eligibility for PTSB Substitute Permit. Individuals will need to complete the PTSB application which includes a background check, 60 college credits (official transcript), and pay required fees to PTSB.

  
  • EDUC 2100 - Practicum in Teaching (4CR)


    This course is for prospective educators and a capstone course for education majors at the sophomore level. Students will participate in a practicum experience in a public-accredited school under the supervision of a certified mentor teacher for a minimum of 60 hours. Students will also attend one weekly 110-minute class session. Electronic portfolios are used extensively in this course to demonstrate student proficiencies in content knowledge, skills and preparation to be an effective teacher. Assignments, projects, and classroom experiences are aligned with NCATE accreditation and InTASC standards. Students enrolled in this course must be 18 years of age or older.


Education/Elementary

  
  • EDEL 2010 - Mentoring in Education


    (1-2CR) This course will focus on specific teaching techniques and strategies utilized when mentoring third, fourth and fifth grade elementary students. Students in this course will also reflect upon strategies to continually improve teaching techniques. This course is associated with the Help Yourself Academy, an afterschool program designed to offer students the opportunity to focus on a math and science curriculum.

    Prerequisites: Permission of any Education Faculty Member required.
  
  • EDEL 2140 - Teaching Literacy in the Elementary School (3CR)


    (3L) Provides an acquaintance with basic assumptions underlying curriculum and processes in literacy and to give opportunity for selecting and using instructional materials.

    Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 , EDFD 2020  
  
  • EDEL 2280 - Literature for Children (3CR)


    (3L) [E] A survey course designed for reading and discussion of works of literature for children. Selection of children’s books for school, home, and library is stressed. In order to establish criteria for evaluation, students are expected to become acquainted with a wide sampling of children’s literature including classics, both old and new.

    Prerequisites: ENGL 1020 .

Education Foundations

  
  • EDFD 2020 - Foundations of Education (3CR)


    (3L) A foundations course designed to provide a general survey of educational thought and practice. Emphasis is given to critical thinking about numerous educational points of view.

    Prerequisites:  

     

  
  • EDFD 2100 - Educational Psychology (3CR)


    (3L) [E] Provides an overview of the field of educational psychology, its theoretical bases, and classroom application to the teaching-learning process and examines research design in education.

    Prerequisites: EDFD 2020  and PSYC 2300 .

Electrical Apprenticeship

  
  • ELAP 1510 - Union Electrical Apprentice I (5CR)


    (5L) Casper College partners with the Wyoming Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (WJATC) to provide extensive training designed to complement on-the-job training received by electrical apprentices. Classes meet several times a year for a week at a time over the 4-year apprenticeship program duration. The combination of course work and training prepare an apprentice electrician to take the journeyman electrician exam administered by the State of Wyoming Department of Fire and Electrical Safety. Course ELAP 1510 is a first year course scheduled for completion during the fall semester. This course is designed to provide the beginning electrical apprentice the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure safe and efficient work practices on the job. Topics of study include: safety, introductions to the National Electrical Code, basic electrical theory, wiring methods and important information about Wyoming Joint Apprenticeship Training Council (WJATC), National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).

    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the WJATC apprenticeship program, recommended status as a first-year Electrical Apprentice with a WJATC approved contractor and registered with the State of Wyoming Electrical Board of the Department of Fire and Prevention and Electrical Safety as an apprentice electrician.
  
  • ELAP 1515 - Electrical Apprentice 1A (5CR)


    (5L) This is the first semester class of a series of classes mandated for electrical apprentices. This series of classes is designed to complement the on-the-job training received by electrical apprentices. This course is designed to provide the beginning electrical apprentice with the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure safe and efficient work practices on the job. Topics of study include safety, introduction to the National Electrical Code, basic electrical theory, lighting and appliance circuits, and wiring methods.

    Prerequisites: Recommended status as a first-year Electrical Apprentice with and Independent Electrical contractor, and registered with the State of Wyoming Electrical Board of the Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety, as an apprentice electrician.
  
  • ELAP 1520 - Union Electrical Apprentice II (5CR)


    (5L) Casper College partners with the Wyoming Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (WJATC) to provide extensive training designed to complement on-the-job training received by electrical apprentices. Classes meet several times a year for a week at a time over the 4-year apprenticeship program duration. The combination of course work and training prepare an apprentice electrician to take the journeyman electrician exam administered by the State of Wyoming Department of Fire and Electrical Safety. Course ELAP 1520 is a first year course scheduled for completion during the spring semester. This course is designed to provide the beginning electrical apprentice the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure safe and efficient work practices on the job. Topics of study include: safety, introductions to the National Electrical Code, basic electrical theory and wiring methods. Additionally, this course will cover Ohm’s Law, powerlaw, Kirchhoff’s current law to electrical currents.

    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the WJATC apprenticeship program, successful completion of ELAP 1510, recommended status as a first-year Electrical Apprentice with a WJATC approved contractor and registered with the State of Wyoming Electrical Board of the Department of Fire and Prevention and Electrical Safety as an apprentice electrician.
  
  • ELAP 1525 - Electrical Apprentice 1B (5CR)


    (5L) This is the second semester class of a series of classes mandated for electrical apprentices. This series of classes is designed to complement the on-the-job-training received by electrical apprentices. This course is designed to provide the beginning electrical apprentice with the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure safe and efficient work practices on the job. Topics of study include safety, introduction to the National Electrical Code, basic electrical theory, lighting and appliance circuits, and wiring methods.

     

     

    Prerequisites: Recommended status as a first-year Electrical Apprentice with an Independent Electrical contractor, and registered with the State of Wyoming Electrical Board of the Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety, as an apprentice electrician.

  
  • ELAP 1530 - Union Electrical Apprentice III (5CR)


    (5L) Casper College partners with the Wyoming Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (WJATC) to provide extensive training designed to complement on-the-job training received by electrical apprentices. Classes meet several times a year for a week at a time over the 4-year apprenticeship program duration. The combination of course work and training prepare an apprentice electrician to take the journeyman electrician exam administered by the State of Wyoming Department of Fire and Electrical Safety. Course ELAP 1530 is a first year course scheduled for completion during the summer semester. This course is designed to provide the beginning electrical apprentice the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure safe and efficient work practices on the job. Topics of study include: safety, introductions to the National Electrical Code, basic electrical theory and wiring methods. Additionally, students will learn how to differentiate between parallel and series paths in electrical circuits.

    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the WJATC apprenticeship program, successful completion of ELAP 1520, recommended status as a first-year Electrical Apprentice with a WJATC approved contractor and registered with the State of Wyoming Electrical Board of the Department of Fire and Prevention and Electrical Safety as an apprentice electrician.
  
  • ELAP 1535 - Electrical Apprentice 2A (5CR)


    (5L) This is the third semester class of a series of classes mandated for electrical apprentices. This series of classes is designed to complement the on-the-job-training received by electrical apprentices. This course is designed to provide second year electrical apprentice with the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure safe and efficient work practices on the job. Topics of study include safety, the National Electrical Code, electrical theory, and industrial wiring methods.

     

     

    Prerequisites: Recommended status as a second-year Electrical Apprentice with an Independent Electrical contractor, and registered with the State of Wyoming Electrical Board of the Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety, as an apprentice electrician.

  
  • ELAP 1540 - Union Electrical Apprentice IV (5CR)


    (5L) Casper College partners with the Wyoming Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (WJATC) to provide extensive training designed to complement on-the-job training received by electrical apprentices. Classes meet several times a year for a week at a time over the 4-year apprenticeship program duration. The combination of course work and training prepare an apprentice electrician to take the journeyman electrician exam administered by the State of Wyoming Department of Fire and Electrical Safety. Course ELAP 1540 is a second year course scheduled for completion during the fall semester. This course is designed to provide the beginning electrical apprentice the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure safe and efficient work practices on the job. Topics of study include: safety, introductions to the National Electrical Code, basic electrical theory and wiring methods. The course will teach students to properly read and interpret residential blueprints.

    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the WJATC apprenticeship program, successful completion of ELAP 1530, recommended status as a second-year Electrical Apprentice with a WJATC approved contractor and registered with the State of Wyoming Electrical Board of the Department of Fire and Prevention and Electrical Safety as an apprentice electrician.
  
  • ELAP 1545 - Electrical Apprentice 2B (5CR)


    (5L) This is the fourth semester class of a series of classes mandated for electrical apprentices. This series of classes is designed to complement the on-the-job-training received by electrical apprentices. This course is designed to provide the 2nd or 3rd year electrical apprentice with the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure safe and efficient work practices on the job. Topics of study include industrial applications and the National Electrical Code.

     

     

    Prerequisites: Recommended status as a second-year Electrical Apprentice with an Independent Electrical contractor, and registered with the State of Wyoming Electrical Board of the Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety, as an apprentice electrician.

  
  • ELAP 1550 - Union Electrical Apprentice V (5CR)


    (5L) Casper College partners with the Wyoming Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (WJATC) to provide extensive training designed to complement on-the-job training received by electrical apprentices. Classes meet several times a year for a week at a time over the 4-year apprenticeship program duration. The combination of course work and training prepare an apprentice electrician to take the journeyman electrician exam administered by the State of Wyoming Department of Fire and Electrical Safety. Course ELAP 1550 is a second year course scheduled for completion during the spring semester. This course is designed to provide the beginning electrical apprentice the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure safe and efficient work practices on the job. Topics of study include: safety, introductions to the National Electrical Code, basic electrical theory and wiring methods. Additionally, the course will cover grounding, bonding and transformers.

    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the WJATC apprenticeship program, successful completion of ELAP 1540, recommended status as a second-year Electrical Apprentice with a WJATC approved contractor and registered with the State of Wyoming Electrical Board of the Department of Fire and Prevention and Electrical Safety as an apprentice electrician.
  
  • ELAP 1555 - Electrical Apprentice 3A (5CR)


    (5L) An in depth study of commercial installations, including NEC requirements and calculations for same.

     

     

    Prerequisites: Recommended status as a second or third year Electrical Apprentice with an Independent Electrical contractor, and registered with the State of Wyoming Electrical Board of the Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety, as an apprentice electrician.

  
  • ELAP 1560 - Union Electrical Apprentice VI (5CR)


    (5L) Casper College partners with the Wyoming Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (WJATC) to provide extensive training designed to complement on-the-job training received by electrical apprentices. Classes meet several times a year for a week at a time over the 4-year apprenticeship program duration. The combination of course work and training prepare an apprentice electrician to take the journeyman electrician exam administered by the State of Wyoming Department of Fire and Electrical Safety. Course ELAP 1560 is a second year course scheduled for completion during the summer semester. This course is designed to provide the beginning electrical apprentice the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure safe and efficient work practices on the job. Topics of study include: safety, introductions to the National Electrical Code, basic electrical theory and wiring methods. Additionally, the course will cover grounding and bonding and transformers II.

    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the WJATC apprenticeship program, successful completion of ELAP 1550, recommended status as a second-year Electrical Apprentice with a WJATC approved contractor and registered with the State of Wyoming Electrical Board of the Department of Fire and Prevention and Electrical Safety as an apprentice electrician.
  
  • ELAP 1565 - Electrical Apprentice 3B (5CR)


    (5L) An in depth study of commercial installations, including NEC requirements and calculations for same.

    Prerequisites: Recommended status as a second or third year Electrical Apprentice with an Independent Electrical contractor, and registered with the State of Wyoming Electrical Board of the Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety, as an apprentice electrician.
  
  • ELAP 1570 - Union Electrical Apprentice VII (6CR)


    (6L) Casper College partners with the Wyoming Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (WJATC) to provide extensive training designed to complement on-the-job training received by electrical apprentices. Classes meet several times a year for a week at a time over the 4-year apprenticeship program duration. The combination of course work and training prepare an apprentice electrician to take the journeyman electrician exam administered by the State of Wyoming Department of Fire and Electrical Safety. Course ELAP 1570 is a third year course scheduled for completion during the fall semester. This course is designed to provide the beginning electrical apprentice the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure safe and efficient work practices on the job. Topics of study include: safety, introductions to the National Electrical Code, basic electrical theory and wiring methods. This course will cover magnetism and induction, alternators, three-phase motors and basic level I motor operation in addition to motor controls.

    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the WJATC apprenticeship program, successful completion of ELAP 1560, recommended status as a third-year Electrical Apprentice with a WJATC approved contractor and registered with the State of Wyoming Electrical Board of the Department of Fire and Prevention and Electrical Safety as an apprentice electrician.
  
  • ELAP 1575 - Electrical Apprentice 4A (5CR)


    (5L) This is the seventh semester class of a series of classes mandated for electrical apprentices. This series of classes is designed to complement the on-the-job-training received by electrical apprentices. This course is designed to provide the 4th year electrical apprentice with the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure safe and efficient work practices on the job. The National Electrical Code and journeyman type questions will be covered along with individual review topics.

    Prerequisites: Recommended status as a fourth year Electrical Apprentice with an electrical contractor, and registered with the State of Wyoming Electrical Board of the Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety, as an apprentice electrician.
  
  • ELAP 1580 - Union Electrical Apprentice VIII (6CR)


    (6L) Casper College partners with the Wyoming Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (WJATC) to provide extensive training designed to complement on-the-job training received by electrical apprentices. Classes meet several times a year for a week at a time over the 4-year apprenticeship program duration. The combination of course work and training prepare an apprentice electrician to take the journeyman electrician exam administered by the State of Wyoming Department of Fire and Electrical Safety. Course ELAP 1580 is a third year course scheduled for completion during the spring semester. This course is designed to provide the beginning electrical apprentice the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure safe and efficient work practices on the job. Topics of study include: safety, introductions to the National Electrical Code, basic electrical theory and wiring methods. This course will also cover motors level I, which includes all aspects of motors and motor control.

    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the WJATC apprenticeship program, successful completion of ELAP 1570, recommended status as a third-year Electrical Apprentice with a WJATC approved contractor and registered with the State of Wyoming Electrical Board of the Department of Fire and Prevention and Electrical Safety as an apprentice electrician.
  
  • ELAP 1585 - Electrical Apprentice 4B (5CR)


    (5L) This is the eighth semester class of a series of classes mandated for electrical apprentices. This series of classes is designed to complement the on-the-job-training received by electrical apprentices. This course is designed to provide the 4th year electrical apprentice with the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure safe and efficient work practices on the job. The National Electrical Code and journeyman type questions will be covered along with individual review topics.

     

     

    Prerequisites: Recommended status as a fourth year Electrical Apprentice with an electrical contractor, and registered with the State of Wyoming Electrical Board of the Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety, as an apprentice electrician.

  
  • ELAP 1590 - Union Electrical Apprentice IX (6CR)


    (6L) Casper College partners with the Wyoming Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (WJATC) to provide extensive training designed to complement on-the-job training received by electrical apprentices. Classes meet several times a year for a week at a time over the 4-year apprenticeship program duration. The combination of course work and training prepare an apprentice electrician to take the journeyman electrician exam administered by the State of Wyoming Department of Fire and Electrical Safety. Course ELAP 1590 is a fourth year course scheduled for completion during the fall semester. This course is designed to provide the beginning electrical apprentice the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure safe and efficient work practices on the job. Topics of study include: safety, introductions to the National Electrical Code, basic electrical theory and wiring methods. This course will cover instrumental level I and instrumentation level II in addition to code work.

    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the WJATC apprenticeship program, successful completion of ELAP 1580, recommended status as a fourth-year Electrical Apprentice with a WJATC approved contractor and registered with the State of Wyoming Electrical Board of the Department of Fire and Prevention and Electrical Safety as an apprentice electrician.
  
  • ELAP 1600 - Union Electrical Apprentice X (6CR)


    (6L) Casper College partners with the Wyoming Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (WJATC) to provide extensive training designed to complement on-the-job training received by electrical apprentices. Classes meet several times a year for a week at a time over the 4-year apprenticeship program duration. The combination of course work and training prepare an apprentice electrician to take the journeyman electrician exam administered by the State of Wyoming Department of Fire and Electrical Safety. Course ELAP 1600 is a fourth year course scheduled for completion during the spring semester. This course is designed to provide the beginning electrical apprentice the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure safe and efficient work practices on the job. Topics of study include: safety, introductions to the National Electrical Code, basic electrical theory and wiring methods. This class will also include code calculations, applied codeology and information about the journeyman examination.

    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the WJATC apprenticeship program, successful completion of ELAP 1590, recommended status as a fourth-year Electrical Apprentice with a WJATC approved contractor and registered with the State of Wyoming Electrical Board of the Department of Fire and Prevention and Electrical Safety as an apprentice electrician.
 

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