2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

COM 114W Interpersonal Communication 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: READING LEVEL 2 or WRITING LEVEL 2. Introduces
the processes of perception, non-verbal behavior, self- concept, roles,
and culture on human interaction in varying social settings. Increases
student competency as communicators in social settings. Applies various
concepts of communication behavior in the classroom. Credit may earned
in any SPH 114 course or any COM 114 course, but not in both. (45-0)
COM 202W Oral Communication for Managers 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: READING LEVEL 2 and WRITING LEVEL 2. Focuses on
organizational behavior; management behavior styles and team building;
interpersonal communication; appraisal, disciplinary, motivational and
counseling interviews; listening and nonverbal behavior; public speaking;
and leadership and consensus decision making. Emphasizes practical
skills within the organization. (45-0)
COM 212W Listening 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: READING LEVEL 2 and WRITING LEVEL 2. Focuses on
the theory, behavior, and skills of listening. Includes discussion of the key
components of listening such as hearing, understanding, remembering,
interpreting, evaluating, and responding. (45-0)
COM 214W Small Group Communication 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: READING LEVEL 2 and WRITING LEVEL 2 and a previous
communication course. Focuses on small group communication theories,
strategies, and skills for successful group participation. Increases student
competency as effective team members and leaders. (45-0)
COM 215W Introduction to Theatre 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: READING LEVEL 2 or WRITING LEVEL 2. Offers
insight into all the various aspects of theatrical production. Observes
and critiques dramatic productions whether on stage, film, or the T.V.
screen. Analyzes plays and experiences in acting, directing, scenery,
and lighting. (45-0)
COM 216W Theatre History 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: READING LEVEL 2 and WRITING LEVEL 2. Introduces
the student to the various historical areas of the theatre, from the ancient
Greeks to the present. Emphasizes the development of the physical
theatre, representative playwrights, and the development of actor and
the director. (45-0)
COM 222 Introduction to Acting 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: READING LEVEL 2 or WRITING LEVEL 2. Introduces
the fundamentals of stage terminology, stage movement, use of voice,
and believable character creation for an audience in both improvisational
and written scenes. Emphasizes preparation and presentation of scenes
before a classroom audience. (45-0)
COM 224W Nonverbal Communication 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: READING LEVEL 2 and WRITING LEVEL 2. Focuses
on nonverbal communication as it relates to interpersonal social,
business and professional behavior. Analyzes kinesics, facial affect,
eye contact, body movement and posture, physical characteristics,
haptics, chronemics, proxemics, artifacts and environment. Discusses
the prevalent theories underlying nonverbal behavior. (45-0)
COM 235W Principles of Persuasion 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: READING LEVEL 2 and WRITING LEVEL 2, and COM
112 or COM 114, or instructor permission. Introduces the study and
practice of persuasion focusing on the dual roles as producers and
consumers of persuasive messages; examines persuasion in a variety
of contexts using both the rhetorical and behavioral science traditions;
applies theory and research to practical situations; develops strategies
for constructing effective and ethical persuasive messages. (45-0)
COM 236W Advanced Oral Communication 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: READING LEVEL 3 AND WRITING LEVEL 3 AND “C” or
better in COM 112W or COM 202W, or written permission of instructor.
Develops an advanced understanding of theories and strategies in the
delivery of oral presentations. Advanced speaking skills are developed
from an historical and contemporary rhetorical context. Emphasis is
on analyzing and practicing speech discourse conventions, along with
advanced information literacy skills as a key to effective delivery of
speeches. (45-0)
COM 244W Family Communication 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: READING LEVEL 2 and WRITING LEVEL 2. Provides
students with an understanding of interpersonal communication in the
context of family systems. Studies family communication through the
lens of family systems theory, rules, and interaction theory. Provides
students the opportunity to apply and operationalize the theories
through various assignments related to their family of origin, existing
family, and family configurations in other cultures. (45-0)
COM 245W Intercultural Communication 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: READING LEVEL 2 and WRITING LEVEL 2. Provides
an analysis of issues associated with communicating with an emphasis
on how communication is influenced by culture and how culture is
influenced by communication. Utilizes concepts drawn from sociology,
psychology, anthropology, and communication. Applies theories and
research related to intercultural communication in order to increase
understanding of the relationship between culture and communication
and subsequently be able to communicate effectively with people of
other cultural groups. (45-0)
COM 290-299 Special Projects in Communication
Chemical Process Industries
CPI 110 Introduction To Chemical Process
Industries
2 Sem Hrs
Concurrent enrollment in CPI 120 recommended. Provides overview of
Chemical Process Industries and Chemical Technology with focus on
the role of the process operator and the chemical technician. Introduces
concepts of safety, regulation, laws affecting the job and the industry,
and quality control. Includes study skills and attitudes necessary for
study of science/technology as well as means of continuing professional
and personal growth. Credit may be earned in CPI 110 or CT 100 but
not both. (30-0)
CPI 115 Chemical Plant Science Fundamentals 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: Instructor permission required to register. Requires that
the student has already earned a technical associate, bachelor or greater
degree; military experience; over 8000 hours industrial experience; or
a journeyman’s card. Reviews the fundamental scientific principles of
physics and chemistry. (30-0)
CPI 120 Introduction To Process Operations 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: MATH LEVEL 5. Concurrent enrollment in CPI 110
recommended. Provides an overview of process operations including
analysis of process flow sheets. Details description and analysis of
operations as they involve reactors, distillation columns, heat exchangers,
and other types of operations in the typical chemical plant. (30-0)
CPI 210 Basic Chemical and Unit Operations 4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: Completion of PHY 101, PHY 111, or PHY 211 with a grade
of “C” or better (A high school Physics course completed with a “C” or
better within the last three years may also qualify.) and CPI 120 with a
grade of “C” or better. Provides understanding of basic principles of
process technology along with an introduction to the use and operations
of standard process equipment used worldwide by process technicians.
Includes principles of energy and heat, pressure, fluid flow, heat transfer
as well as topics concerning quality control and unit operations. Provides
operational experiences with valves, pumps, compressors, distillation
towers, and other process equipment and instrumentation. (45-45)
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