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ED 7.734 EARLY LITERACY: READING AND WRITING( 3 credits) Builds on the foundation of ED7.753 and focuses in greater depth in the areas of emergent reading and writing. Students will become familiar with stages of development and strategies to enhance alphabet knowledge, word recognition, comprehension, and links between oral language and print. Recommended: ED7.753. ED 7.739 GRAPHIC NOVELS IN THE CLASSROOM & LIBRARY
ED 7.739 GRAPHIC NOVELS IN THE CLASSROOM & LIBRARY( 3 credits) An introduction to graphic literature, both fiction and nonfiction, in a variety of genre and formats. Includes the selection, evaluation, promotion and uses with students in K-12 classrooms and libraries, and with adults in public libraries.
ED 7.741 CIRCULATION: LIBRARY MATERIALS( 3 credits) Principles and practices of library circulation, print and electronic circulation systems, shelving, overdues, and interlibrary loan issues.
ED 7.742 REFERENCE MATERIALS & SERVICES( 3 credits) Introduction to using print and electronic reference materials and providing information services to students. Includes information literacy skills, and working with teacher and student assignments.
ED 7.743 COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT( 3 credits) Presents an overview of the principles and practices of building and maintaining the library collection, including identifying the needs of the users and the elements and importance of a collection development policy in managing the collection. Students develop tools for dealing with library collection management issues.
ED 7.744 ORGANIZATION: LIBRARY MATERIAL( 3 credits) Introduction to classification and cataloging practices including the Dewey Decimal System, subject headings, filing rules, MARC records, and print and electronic systems.
ED 7.745 ONLINE INFO LITERACY: LIBRARIAN( 3 credits) An introduction to using electronic resources in searching for information. Includes information literacy approaches to locating information for students and library patrons. Some library and computer experience helpful.
ED 7.746 CHILDREN’ S LIT / READ PROMOTION( 3 credits) An overview of literature for use with elementary, middle, and high school students. Includes fiction and nonfiction in a variety of genre, reading levels and interests, techniques for sharing literature with students.
ED 7.747 MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE K-12( 3 credits) An introduction to children’ s and young adult literature that respectfully depicts the range of cultures in the United States. Includes the selection, evaluation, and promotion of multicultural literature in library and classroom.
ED 7.748 LIBRARY SKILLS CURRICULUM( 3 credits) An overview of the educational mission of K-12 instruction, library skills instruction and strategies to support classroom educational activities. Prior library or classroom experience helpful.
ED 7.749 GLOBAL LITERATURE K-12( 3 credits) An introduction to children’ s and young adult literature, fiction and nonfiction, set in countries around the world. Both contemporary and historical literature for use at the elementary and secondary school levels.
ED 7.751 READING PROMOTION / READER ADVIS( 3 credits) An overview of approaches, activities and techniques for providing readers advisory services and promoting reading in school and public libraries.
ED 7.752 DESIGN / PROD OF LIBRARY RESOURC( 3 credits) An overview of the design of the library and the use of library materials to respond to patron needs and interests. Includes the use of library space, signage, and visual communication of resources. Covers the creation and maintenance of print and electronic library and instructional materials.
ED 7.753 FOUNDATIONS OF LITERACY( 3 credits) Focuses on exploring the foundations of literacy: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will become familiar with emerging literacy in young children, strategies and curriculum for developing literacy skills.
EG: ENGINEERING GRAPHICS
EG 4.407 INTRO TO CAD( 4 credits) A course for drafters, technicians and engineers in the application and functions of computer-aided drafting. Emphasizes hands-on operation of CAD systems. Prerequisites: Working knowledge of Windows, drafting experience and instructor’ s approval.
EG 4.409 DRAFTING I( 2 credits) Presents fundamentals of technical drawing. Emphasizes line language, geometric construction, sketching and layout procedures and multiview drawings.
EG 4.411 CAD I( 4 credits) An introduction to the application and functions of computer aided drafting. Emphasizes hands-on operation of CAD systems. Corequisite: EG 4.409 Drafting I. Recommended: CS 120 Digital Literacy or demonstrated working knowledge through competency test.
EG 4.416 INTERMEDIATE CAD( 4 credits) Teaches experienced AutoCAD users productivity enhancing tools and methodology to produce and edit drawings to ANSI standards using advanced commands. Includes advanced AutoCAD concepts and configuration. Prerequisite: EG 4.407 Introduction to CAD or instructor permission.
EG 4.421 CAD II( 4 credits) Covers methods of technical drawing utilizing ANSI standards to produce twodimensional technical drawings. Introduces more advanced techniques in drafting using AutoCAD’ s drawing and editing commands. Prerequisites: EG 4.411 CAD I and EG 4.409 Drafting I
EG 4.423 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN I( 4 credits) Introduces basic architectural drafting techniques and methods. Covers the fundamental concepts of residential building design with identification and use of professional architectural standards used in residential building drawings. Includes architectural symbols and construction methods used in residential and light commercial buildings. Prerequisites: EG 4.411 CAD I
EG 4.431 CAD III( 4 credits) Basic through advanced 3-D solids modeling using AutoCAD. Mechanical parts, assemblies, presentations and drawings to ANSI standards. Prerequisite: EG 4.421 CAD II
Courses marked with the following symbols may be used to fulfill general education requirements for the Associate of General Studies degree: ‣ Humanities / Art • Math / Science • Social Sciences.