2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

CAD 214 CAD Techniques 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: CAD 114 and either DRF 104 or DRF 105 or DRF 121. Uses
CAD software to model three-dimensional surfaces and solids. Extends
CAD skills including rendering and advanced dimensioning techniques
and build increased efficiency by creating attributes, generating bills of
materials and creating custom menus. Includes an introduction to LISP
and extended file manipulation as well as additional CAD software. (45-0)
CAD 226 3D Parametric Solid Modeling 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: CAD 114. Develops skills in the use of 3D parametric solid
modeling software. Converts solid models to 2D multi-view drawings
and generates assembly and animation files. Culminates in Rapid
Prototyping project and final presentation. (45-0)
CAD 290-299 Special Projects in Computer Aided
Drafting
Child Development
CD 109W Introduction to the Educational
Paraprofessional
2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: READING LEVEL 2 or WRITING LEVEL 2. Introduces the
role of the educational paraprofessional in a classroom setting. Prepares
for work with a diverse population while assisting in implementing
curriculum, facilitating classroom activities, and working with special
needs students. Identifies the skills necessary to work well with a team
of teachers, administrators, and other professionals. Requires a service
learning project. (30-0)
CD 110W Infant/Toddler Development 4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: READING LEVEL 2 or WRITING LEVEL 2. Introduces
the skills needed to interact with infants and toddlers as a teacher in
a professional capacity and includes observing and participating with
these specialized populations and their teachers. Identifies curriculum
methods used to enhance growth in all developmental areas, and skills
required to work with parents to foster basic early learning enhancement.
Requires volunteering 3 hours per week for a total of 30 contact hours
in an approved, public, child development program during the main
portion of the day.(45-30)
CD 111W Introduction to Early Childhood
Education
3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: READING LEVEL 2 or WRITING LEVEL 2. Introduces the
field of early childhood education for ages birth-8. Provides an overall
view of classroom goals, types of programs, teaching techniques and
professionalism. Defines Michigan licensing laws for programs. (45-0)
CD 112W Learning Center Activities 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: READING LEVEL 2 or WRITING LEVEL 2. Provides the
basic curriculum and organizational skills needed to work in an early
childhood program. Identifies, develops and presents developmentally
appropriate activities for the early childhood classroom. (45-0)
CD 113W Child Guidance Strategies 4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: READING LEVEL 2 or WRITING LEVEL 2. Introduces
basic skills needed to interact with young children in a positive manner.
Identifies instances of growth-producing and/or growth-restricting
child behavior and the capability to recognize, interpret and apply a
variety of positive guidance techniques. Introduces the preschool and
primary classroom, observing and participating with these specialized
populations and their teachers. Requires 3 hours a week for a total of 30
hours volunteering in an approved, public, child development program
during the main portion of the day. (45-30)
CD 115PW Introductory Preschool Practicum 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: CD 111, CD 112, CD 113. Introduces the early childhood
classroom, observing and participating with young children and their
teachers. Requires approximately nine hours a week volunteering in an
approved early childhood program during the main teaching portion
of the day, for a total of 90 hours. (27-90)
CD 116W Diversity and Families in Early
Childhood Education
3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: READING LEVEL 2 or WRITING LEVEL 2. Introduces the
background needed to work with parents of children in early childhood
programs. Explores diversity in social class, economic resources, cultural
customs, and traditions. (45-0)
CD 117W Student Teaching Practicum 6 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: CD 110, 115P and either CD 114 or ED 201. Focuses on
teaching developmentally appropriate activities while volunteering
in an approved preschool or kindergarten classroom. Application of
developmentally appropriate practice and theory during 12 hours per
week in an approved student teaching classroom, for a total of 150
contact hours. (37.5-150)
CD 210W Child Care Program Management 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: CD 117 and LWT165. Provides the student with the
capstone course for obtaining an Associate of Applied Arts Degree
in Child Development. Details all facets of program management in
a licensed facility. Introduces the student to developing techniques
used in writing a parent program handbook, as well as a staff manual
of policies and procedures. Instructor permission required to enroll in
this course. (45-0)
CD 290-299
Special Projects in Child
Development
Co-operative Education
CED 205 Cooperative Education Criminal
Justice
2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: CED 106 or permission of instructor. Continues from
second-semester cooperative education with additional responsibilities
at the worksite. The employer/supervisor and the college coordinator
make evaluations. Class is a five-hour professional development
seminar. (5-225)
CED 206 Cooperative Education Criminal
Justice
2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: CED 205 or permission of instructor. Continues from thirdsemester
cooperative education with additional responsibilities at the
worksite. The employer/supervisor and the college coordinator make
evaluations. Class is a five-hour professional development seminar.
(5-225)
CED 215 Cooperative Education Broadcasting 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: CED 116 or permission of instructor. Continues from
second-semester cooperative education with additional responsibilities
at the worksite. The employer/supervisor and the college coordinator
make evaluations. Class is a five-hour professional development
seminar. (5-225)
CED 216 Cooperative Education Broadcasting 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: CED 215 or permission of instructor. Continues from thirdsemester
cooperative education with additional responsibilities at the
worksite. The employer/supervisor and the college coordinator make
evaluations. Class is a five-hour professional development seminar.
(5-225)
CED 225 Cooperative Education Business 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: CED 126 or permission of instructor. Continues from
second-semester cooperative education with additional responsibilities
at the worksite. The employer/supervisor and the college coordinator
make evaluations. Class is a five-hour professional development
seminar. (5-225)
CED 226 Cooperative Education Business 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: CED 225 or permission of instructor. Continues from thirdsemester
cooperative education with additional responsibilities at the
worksite. The employer/supervisor and the college coordinator make
evaluations. Class is a five-hour professional development seminar.
(5-225)
Delta College 2012-2013
Prerequisite Levels - See charts in this section.
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