Course Descriptions

INR 3701 - INDUSTRIAL MATHEMATICS (3 hrs)
This course is designed to study basic mathematics as applied to industry. The student will become acquainted with varying industrial problems: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of linear measurements.

INR 3713 - APPLIED ECONOMICS (3 hrs)
This course is designed to equip the student with the tools needed to understand and succeed in the financial world. The topics covered are supply/ demand, types of economies, pricing, interest rates loans, credit cards, mortgages), investing (IRA, Mutual Funds, 401K, etc.), and joining the labor market (resumes, cover letters, interviews). Current news items are discussed to see how they affect our topics. Internet research and CNBC/Bloomberg are used to punctuate the learning.

INR 3714 - MEASUREMENTS (3 hrs)
This course is designed to give the student the skills to make accurate measurements using calipers, micrometers, scales, and coordinate measuring machines (CMM). Students will show the limitations and tolerance capabilities of each system of measurement and develop an appreciation of the importance of accurate measurements as it relates to our industrial society.

INR 3716 - TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS (3 hrs)
This course is designed to prepare the student for dealing with the problems of industry. It will briefly review basic arithmetic and then move on to application problems (word problems) taken from various industrial disciplines. The focus will be on manipulating weights, measurements, and formulas from basic math through an introduction to algebra, geometry and trigonometry. Prerequisites: College Pre-Algebra Math or satisfactory course placement assessment score.

INR 3717 - BLUEPRINT READING (3 hrs)
A course designed to study the basics of blueprint drawings and to practice obtaining desired information from blueprints. Includes types of drawings, lines, dimensions, tolerances, specifications and sketching techniques.

INR 3718 - INTRODUCTION TO SAFETY (1 hr)
This course will enable the student to identify and understand safety hazards in a business or industrial setting. The principles learned in this course will allow the student to apply theory and guidelines in making a safe workplace.

INR 3735 - INDUSTRIAL TECHNICAL WRITING (3 hrs)
This course is applying written communication to the work place. Technical Writing assumes only basic English writing ability. The course covers the essentials of writing sentence, paragraphs, short essays, letters, and documents relating to the job search. The course is intended for technical & vocational students. Technical Writing prepares students for job entry writing situation.

INR 3760 - INDUSTRIAL MATERIALS (3 hrs)
The objective is to give the student an introduction to the various materials and processes used in modern industry. The structure and properties of steel, aluminum, ceramics and polymers will be explored. The methods of machining, joining, assembling and manipulating these materials will be demonstrated within class labs. Outside research will reinforce the information presented in the class. Back to Index

ITP 5811 - AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I (4 hrs)
This course will focus on the use of signing naturally in a wide variety of situations in the Deaf Community. Development of topics, vocabulary, and grammatical structures of American Sign Language will lead to conversational skills. Topics include giving directions, describing others, making requests, talking about family and occupation, attributing qualities to others, and talking about routine. The lab workstation and students workbook/videotext are used extensively in this course.

ITP 5812 - INTRODUCTION TO DEAF COMMUNICATION STUDIES (2 hrs)
This course is an overview of the major psychological, social, and educational issues affecting deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals and their families. The student will study an overview of: the causes of hearing loss, basic audiology, deaf families with deaf children, hearing families with deaf children, development of language, personal and social development, mental health, educational placement options, range of communication methods, economic and occupational opportunities.

ITP 5813 - INTRODUCTION TO INTERPRETING (3 hrs)
This course will introduce the students to the interpreting process, code of ethics and terminology of interpreting. Additionally, this course gives an introduction to the basic theories, principles, and practices and history of interpreting in a variety of settings. Students are given an overview of the techniques involved in the profession of interpreting, history of Interpreter Training Programs, and etiquette of the professional interpreter. The class requires role-playing with emphasis on ethics and techniques.

ITP 5814 - VISUAL GESTURAL COMMUNICATION (2 hrs)
This course focuses on visual gesture aspects of communication, which forms an integral base for communicating in gestures. Emphasis on the understanding and use and of facial expression, gestures, pantomime and body language.

ITP 5815 - VOICE TO SIGN INTERPRETING (3 hrs)
This course will develop Voice-to-Sign interpreting skills. Instruction will occur to provide further expertise with vocabulary usage and communication needs. Discussion will also include the cultural affects on language. Skills developed in this course will be utilized in the majority of interpreting settings.

ITP 5816 - AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II (4 hrs)
Continue exposure to ASL, allowing greater development of expressive and receptive American Sign Language skills. This course will also include introduction, sign production, extended comprehension, narrative practice, interaction, linguistics of ASL, and contact hours within the Deaf Community. The topics include locating things, complaining and making suggestions, exchanging personal information, describing and identifying things, and weekend events. The lab workstation and students workbook/ videotext are used extensively in this course.

ITP 5817 - SIGN TO VOICE INTERPRETING (3 hrs)
This course will introduce student to the interpreting process, the Demand/Control Schema, consecutive interpreting, simultaneous interpreting and cognitive processing skills. Other areas emphasized include the role and etiquette of the professional interpreter. Sign-to-Voice (ASL-to- English) and Voice-to-Sign (English-to-ASL) will be practiced extensively.

ITP 5818 - DEAF CULTURE (2 hrs)
This course is designed to introduce students to Deaf Culture and Community. Students will learn about the language, norms of behaviors, social interactions, traditions, and values of Deaf people. Guest speakers representing diversity within the Deaf community will participate in class discussions. The pathological, cultural, and educational view of Deaf people will be analyzed and discussed from historical and sociological perspectives. Cross-cultural issues relating to the role of hearing people and Deaf people within the Deaf community will also be covered and discussed.

ITP 5819 - FINGERSPELLING AND NUMBERING IN ASL (3 hrs)
This course is designed for students to develop receptive and expressive skills in fingerspelling and numbering. Students will practice fingerspelling developmental shape drills. Fingerspelling topics include easy opposites, states, double letters, lexicalized fingerspelling, acronyms, and categories. Numbering in ASL topics include how many, money, finances, measurements, how long, how often, when, age, sports, where, which, personal numbers, and scientific numbers. The log work and fingerspelling game will also be performed.

ITP 5820 - DEAF HISTORY (2 hrs)
This course will review the history, ancient thoughts, and attitudes of Deaf people in Europe and America throughout the past hundred years. Notable Deaf people such as athletes, artists, performers, and leaders will be studied. Students will learn the importance of the national, state, and local educational settings, organizations and theaters of the Deaf. Also, students will learn the importance of the achievements of Deaf people and advocacy groups protecting the rights of Deaf people.

ITP 5821 - LINGUISTICS OF AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (2 hrs)
This course is a continuation of the basic linguistic principles taught in ASL I and ASL II. Through an introduction to linguistic features, students will examine and discuss the basic concepts, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and language use of ASL, and language as art. Information regarding historical and cultural aspects of ASL will also be introduced and discussed.

ITP 5823 - AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE III/LAB (5 hrs)
Continue exposure to advanced ASL allowing greater development of expressive and receptive American Sign Language skills. Each unit focuses on different language skills, and narrative skills, moving from an informal to a more formal presentation. The topics include narrating unforgettable moments, sharing interesting facts, talking about money, and making major decisions. The student workbook and videotext contains the following components: classroom exercises, assignments, review notes, language notes, vocabulary review and guidelines.

ITP 5825 - TRANSLITERATING: PSE (2 hrs)
This course will provide student with the opportunity to discuss and practice transliteration and the various signing systems used for transliteration. The course will cover conceptually accurate transliteration and compare and contrast it with interpretation and other strict English transliteration such as Signing Exact English.

ITP 5827 - PRACTICUM I (2 hrs)
The practicum covers 45 hours of observation at a variety of "real-life" interpreting situations and 45 hours of observation-supervision in settings without interpreters. Students will observe a variety of certified interpreters and present questions to their lead interpreters and instructor in order to better understand the interpreting situations. Students will bring their observations back to the classroom to share with other students so that they learn from each other.

ITP 5829 - AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE IV/LAB (5 hrs)
Student will continue to develop ASL skills at an advanced level. Student will use a more creative approach than previous ASL classes. Additional linguistic, comprehension, production skills, and contact hours with the Deaf Community will continue to be presented in the context of language learning experiences. The topics include ASL literature, ASL poetry, specialized vocabulary, legal mental health, medical, parliamentary, performing, religious, and technical vocabulary. Lab workstation and student workbook/videotext will be also performed.

ITP 5331 - INTERPRETING II (3 hrs)
This course continues to develop sign to voice and voice to sign interpreting at advanced levels.  Intense instruction will occur to provide further expertise with vocabulary usage and communication needs.  The student will explore interpreting responsibilities and certification requirements.

ITP 5832 - DEMAND CONTROL SCHEMA (2 hrs)
This course will develop Sign-to-Voice-to interpreting skills.  Instruction will occur to provide further expertise with vocabulary usage and communication needs. Discussion will also include the cultural affects on language. Skills developed in this course will be utilized in the majority of interpreting settings.

ITP 5833 - SPECIALIZED INTERPRETING (2 hr)
Various interpreting settings are explored, including educational, legal, medical, mental health, VRI/VRS, rehabilitation, religious and the performing arts.  This course develops understanding of additional types of communication techniques such as interpreting for those who are Deaf blind, oral, or those exhibit minimal language skills.

ITP 5835 - PRACTICUM II (3 hrs)
The practicum covers 45 hours of interpreting at a variety of "real life" interpreting situations. The practicum students will be assigned to a lead interpreters/ instructor who will supervise the student in several "real life" situations. The course allows students to apply skills learned in the program to practical settings while being supervised by the instructor and qualified and certified interpreters.

ITP 5837 - THE PROFESSIONAL INTERPRETER (2 hrs)
This course would focus on the role, etiquette, certification, certification maintenance, professional organizations, healthy habits and business practices of the interpreting professional. Development of resumes, business cards, billing invoices, records of certifications and maintenance and best business practices will be included. The RID best practices papers and code of ethics will also be emphasized.

ITP 5838 - ENGLISH FOR INTERPRETERS (2 hrs)
The purpose of this course is to give students a deeper understanding of the English language to enable them to master their own language on various levels. This course will allow students to learn how to listen, comprehend, process and express communications in their own language.

ITP 5850 - CONVERSATIONAL SIGN LANGUAGE (3 hrs)
This course will focus on the use of signing naturally in a wide variety of situations in the Deaf Community. Development of topics, vocabulary, and grammatical structures of American Sign Language will lead to conversational skills. Topics include introducing oneself, exchanging personal information, talking about surroundings, telling where you live, talking about your family, and telling about activities. The lab workstation and students workbook/videotext are used extensively in this course. Back to Index

JOU 2411 - MASS MEDIA AND SOCIETY (3 hrs)
This course is intended for both journalism majors and students who are taking the class as an elective. The class studies various media for communicating information, entertainment, and persuasion. Overviews are provided for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, internet, trade publications, sound recording, advertising and public relations.

JOU 2412 - NEWS REPORTING (3 hrs)
This course emphasizes the fundamental principles of gathering and writing news. Special emphasis is placed on accuracy and style. As part of the course requirements, class members may gather and prepare copy for the college's student newspaper, The Cowley Press, in addition to regular class requirements.

JOU 2430 - INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY (2 hrs)
Through lecture and laboratory practice, students learn the science and art of modern photography. The class primarily covers digital photography techniques.

JOU 2450-2453 - JOURNALISM INTERNSHIP (1 hr)
This course is designed to give the student practical training in areas that cannot be provided by working on the college publication staffs. Although the instructor will assist in making initial contact with media, the student is responsible for obtaining and maintaining employment for 45 clock hours during the semester. A maximum of four semester hours may be presented toward graduation.

JOU 2460-2463 - NEWSPAPER PRODUCTION (2 hrs)
Class members serve on the staff of the college's student newspaper, The Cowley Press. The course is based on individual student needs in journalism. Class includes sessions on newspaper writing, editing, design and photography. A maximum of eight semester hours may be earned in this course, two hours for each semester the student is enrolled. Back to Index

LIT 2511 - INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE (H) (3 hrs)
An introduction to the short forms of literature. Designed to develop understanding and appreciation of good literature. Study includes short stories, dramas and poems. Fall/Spring. Prerequisite: Completion of Composition I or approval of instructor.

LIT 2531 - AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE (H) (3 hrs)
This is a survey course of African-American poetry, prose, drama, and oral tradition from 1619 to the present. The texts will be supplemented with audio recording, videotapes, historical artifacts and photographs. Prerequisite: Completion of Composition I or approval of instructor.

LIT 2550 - AMERICAN LITERATURE I (H) (3 hrs)
A survey of American literature from the colonial period through the first half of the 19th century, with an emphasis placed on criticism of the authors, the specific genres, and the literary periods. Fall. Prerequisite: Completion of Composition I or approval of instructor.

LIT 2551 - AMERICAN LITERATURE II (H) (3 hrs)
A survey of examples of American literature from the last half of the 19th century to the present. Emphasis is placed on relation of themes within specific genres and literary periods to American social and historical context in which they were written. Spring. Prerequisite: Completion of Composition I or approval of instructor.

LIT 2560 - ENGLISH LITERATURE I (H) (3 hrs)
A survey of outstanding examples of English literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the last of the 18th century. Emphasis is placed on criticism of the authors, the specific genres, and the literary periods. Fall. Prerequisite: Completion of Composition I or approval of instructor.

LIT 2561 - ENGLISH LITERATURE II (H) (3 hrs)
A survey of exemplary texts of English Literature from the late 18th century to the contemporary era. Primary emphasis connects themes within specific genres and literary periods to their corresponding social and historical contexts. Secondary emphasis focuses on the re-emergence of English Romantic and Victorian text in modern America cinema, as well as identifying similar social and historical developments in American culture. Fall. Prerequisite: Completion of Composition I or approval of instructor.

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