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ACC-Accounting
ACQ-Acquisitions
ADJ-Administration of Justice
AIR-A/C and Refrigeration
ARC-Architecture
ART-Arts
ASL-American Sign Language
AST-Admin Support Technology
AUB-Auto Body
AUT-Automotive
BAK-Baking and Pastry Arts
BIO-Biology
BLD-Building
BUS-Business Mgmt & Administration
CAD-Computer Aided Drafting & Desi
CHD-Childhood Development
CHM-Chemistry
CIV-Civil Engineering Technology
CRF-Crafts
CSC-Computer Science
CST-Communication Studies & Theatr
CUL-Culinary Arts
DIT-Dietetics
DMS-Diagnostic Medical Sonography
DSL-Diesel
ECO-Economics
EDE-English Direct Enrollment
EDU-Education
EGR-Engineering
ELE-Electrical Technology
EMS-Emergency Medical Services
ENE-Energy Technology
ENF-English Fundamentals
ENG-English
ENV-Environmental Science
ESL-English as a Second Language
ETR-Electronics Technology
FIN-Financial Services
FNS-Funeral Services
FRE-French
FST-Fire Science Technology
GEO-Geography
GER-German
GIS-Geograph Info Systems
GOL-Geology
HCT-Health Care Technology
HIM-Health Information Management
HIS-History
HLT-Health
HMS-Human Services
HRI-Hotel-Restaurant-Inst Mgmt
HRT-Horticulture
HUM-Humanities
IDS-Interior Design
IND-Industrial Engineering Tech
INS-Instrumentation
INT-Interpreter Education
ITD-Information Technology Databas
ITE-Information Technology Essenti
ITN-Information Technology Network
ITP-Information Technology Program
LGL-Legal Administration
MAC-Machine Technology
MDA-Medical Assisting
MDE-Mathematics Direct Enrollment
MDL-Medical Laboratory
MEC-Mechanical Engineering Tech
MKT-Marketing
MRT-Marine Technology
MSC-Military Sciences
MTE-Math Essentials
MTH-Mathematics
MUS-Music
NAS-Natural Science
NSG-Nursing
OCT-Occupational Therapy
PBS-Public Service
PED-Phys Education and Recreation
PHI-Philosophy
PHT-Photography
PHY-Physics
PLS-Political Science
PNE-Practical Nursing
PSY-Psychology
PTH-Physical Therapy Assistant
RAD-Radiography
REA-Real Estate
REL-Religion
RTH-Respiratory Therapy
RUS-Russian
SAF-Safety
SDV-Student Development
SOC-Sociology
SPA-Spanish
SSC-Social Science
TRK-Trucking
UMS-Unmanned Systems
VET-Veterinary Technology
WEL-Welding

Courses    
SDV 100- College Success Skills

Assists student in transition to college. Provides overviews of college policies, procedures and curricular offerings. Encourages contacts with other students and staff. Assists students toward college success through information regarding effective study habits, career and academic planning and other college resources available to students. May include English and Math placement testing. Strongly recommended for beginning students. Required for graduation.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 1 | Contact Hours: 1
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SDV 101- Orientation to American Sign Language and Interpreter Education

Introduces students to the skills which are necessary to achieve their academic goals, to services offered at the college, and to American Sign Language and interpreter education. Covers topics such as services at the college, including the library; counseling, and advising; listening, test taking, and study skills; learning styles; career and personal development; and topical areas which are applicable to American Sign Language and interpreter education. Explores the existence of the Deaf people, who as a community share history, literature, customs, and culture.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 1
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SDV 101- Orientation to Automotive Technology

Introduces students to college life and expectations and to the automotive program. Provides an overview of the automotive programs and the college's policies, procedures, curricular offerings and general education competencies. Assists students toward college success by providing information regarding effective study habits, career and academic planning, and other college resources available to students.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 1
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SDV 101- Orientation to College and Transfer Success: Social Sciences, Ed., Human Services, & Gen. Studies

Introduces students to the skills which are necessary to achieve their academic goals, to services offered at the college, and to the Social Science disciplines, General Studies program, and Human Services careers. Covers topics such as services at the college including the learning resources center; counseling and advising; listening, test taking, and study skills; and topical areas which are applicable to the Social Sciences, Teacher Preparation, General Studies, and Human Services degrees.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 1 | Contact Hours: 1
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SDV 101- Orientation to Computer Science and Information Technology

Introduces students to the skills which are necessary to achieve their academic goals, to services offered at the college and to the Information Technology (IT) and Computer Science (CS) disciplines. Covers topics such as services at the college including the learning resources center; counseling and advising; listening, test taking, and study skills; and topical areas which are applicable to IT/CS disciplines. Provides an overview of college policies, procedures, curricular offerings, and general education competencies, and services provided by the college. Assists in student success by providing information regarding effective study habits, career and academic planning, career skills specific for Information Technology and other college resources. Students are required to meet with their program director. Course is required for graduation and students are required or strongly urged to complete this course in their first semester at the college.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 1 | Contact Hours: 1
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SDV 101- Orientation to Culinary Arts

Introduces students to the skills which are necessary to achieve their academic goals, to services offered at the college and to the culinary discipline. Covers topics such as services at the college including the learning resources center; counseling, and advising; listening, test taking, and study skills; and topical areas which are applicable to their particular discipline. Provides an overview of the culinary programs and the college’s policies, procedures, curricular offerings and general educations competencies. Covers specific areas in culinary arts including required tools, textbooks and equipment, culinary course scheduling including on-line offerings, prerequisite planning, extern and internship courses and placement, and expectations for students in the culinary programs.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 1 | Contact Hours: 1
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SDV 101- Orientation to Engineering and Technologies

Introduces students to college life and expectations. Provides an overview of college policies, procedures, curricular offerings, and general education competencies. Assists students toward college success by providing information regarding effective study habits, career and academic planning, and other college resources available to students. May include English and Math placement testing. Strongly recommended for beginning students. Required for graduation. This course is specifically geared towards engineering, engineering technology and technology students. Students are required to meet with program heads in their program area.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 1 | Contact Hours: 1
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SDV 101- Orientation to Health Care

Introduces students to the skills which are necessary to achieve their academic goals, to the services offered at the college, and to the discipline in which they are enrolled. Covers topics such as services offered at the college, including the learning resources center; counseling and advising; listening, test taking, and study skills; and topical areas which are applicable to their particular discipline (Health Professions).

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 1 | Contact Hours: 1
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SDV 101- Orientation to Interior Design

Assists student in transition to college. Provides overviews of college policies, procedures and curricular offerings specific to the field of Interior Design. Encourages contact with other students and staff. Assists students toward college success through an orientation of effective study habits, career and academic planning, research in interior design and the use of other college resources available to students. Open to students of any discipline. Required for first semester Interior Design students. Required for graduation.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 1 | Contact Hours: 1
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SDV 101- Orientation to Maritime Careers

Introduces students to the skills which are necessary to achieve their academic goals, to the services offered at the college, and to the discipline in which they are enrolled. Covers topics such as services offered at the college, including the learning resources center; counseling and advising; listening, test taking, and study skills; and topical areas which are applicable to their particular discipline. May include English and Math placement testing. Strongly recommended for beginning students. Required for graduation. This course is specifically geared towards maritime technologies and apprenticeship maritime technology students. Students are required to meet with the program head of their specific program area.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 1 | Contact Hours: 1
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SDV 101- Orientation to Teacher Preparation

Introduces students to the skills which are necessary to achieve their academic goals, to services offered at the college and to the discipline in which they are enrolled. Covers topics such as services at the college including the learning resources center; counseling, and advising; listening, test taking, and study skills; and topical areas which are applicable to their particular discipline.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 1 | Contact Hours: 1
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SDV 101- Orientation to Trade Technician Careers

Introduces students to the skills which are necessary to achieve their academic goals, to the services offered at the college, and to the discipline in which they are enrolled. Covers topics such as services offered at the college, including the learning resources center; counseling and advising; listening, test taking, and study skills; and topical areas which are applicable to their particular discipline. May include English and Math placement testing. This course is specifically geared towards students in the Career Studies Certificate: Trade Technician. Students are required to meet with the program head of their specific program area.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 1 | Contact Hours: 1
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SDV 106- Preparation for Employment

Provides experience in resume writing, preparation of applications, letters of application, and successfully preparing for and completing the job interview. Assists students in identifying their marketable skills and aptitudes. Develops strategies for successful employment search. Assists students in understanding effective human relations techniques and communication skills in job search.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 1 | Contact Hours: 1
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SDV 108- College Survival Skills

Provides an orientation to the college. Introduces study skills, career and life planning. Offers an opportunity to engage in activities aimed at self-discovery. Emphasizes development of "coping skills" such as listening, interpersonal relations, competence and improved self-concept. Recommended for students enrolled in developmental courses.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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SDV 198- Seminar and Project - Liberal Arts

Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. May be repeated for credit.

Prerequisite: Completion of SDV 100 (or equivalent) and completion of at least 30 college-level semester credits
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 1 | Contact Hours: 1
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