2002-2004 Catalog - St. Charles Community College

CHM 240 Organic Chemistry I . . . . . . .3Prerequisites: CHM 111, CHM 114.Introduction to structure, nomenclature,properties, synthesis and reactions ofaliphatic and aromatic carboncompounds. Corequisites: CHM 243,CHM 246. Course fulfills A.A.S. and A.A.general education requirement. Fall.CHM 241 Organic Chemistry II . . . . . .3Prerequisites: C or better in CHM 240,CHM 243, and CHM 246 or equivalents.Continuation of study of structure,nomenclature, properties, synthesis andreactions of aliphatic and aromaticcarbon compounds with emphasis onchemistry of carbonyl compounds.Corequisites: CHM 244, CHM 247.Course fulfills A.A.S. and A.A. generaleducation requirement. Spring.CHM 243 Organic Chemistry ILaboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Prerequisites: CHM 111, CHM 114.Hands-on introduction to laboratorytechniques and procedures of organicsynthesis and identification. Corequisites:CHM 240, CHM 246. Fall.CHM 244 Organic Chemistry IILaboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Prerequisites: C or better in CHM 240,CHM 243, and CHM 246 or equivalents.Hands-on study of laboratory techniquesand procedures of organic synthesis andidentification. Corequisites: C or better inCHM 240, CHM 243, and CHM 246 orequivalents. Spring.CHM 246 Organic Chemistry IRecitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Prerequisites: CHM 111, CHM 114.Companion course to Organic ChemistryI Laboratory. Theory of modern organiclaboratory practices and methods.Corequisites: CHM 240, CHM 243. Fall.CHM 247 Organic Chemistry IIRecitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Prerequisites: C or better in CHM 240,CHM 243, and CHM 246 or equivalents.Companion course to Organic ChemistryII Laboratory. Theory of modern organiclaboratory practices and methods.Corequisite: CHM 241, CHM 244. Spring.CHILD CARE& EARLYEDUCATIONCDC 101 Introduction to EarlyChildhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Overviews historical and contemporaryearly childhood programs andcurriculum. Examines qualities and skillsnecessary for working effectively withyoung children. Surveys range ofopportunities open to child carepersonnel in various early childhoodsettings. Comparative site observationspart of course work. Fall. Summer, evenyears.CDC 102 Creative Activities For YoungChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Introduces techniques and materials tofoster creativity, imagination, and artisticexpression. Examines teacher's role inplanning and implementing processorientedactivities. Fall.CDC 103 Emergent Literacy andLiterature for Young Children . . . . . . .3Utilizes various genres of children'sliterature and other materials to supportemergent literacy and languagedevelopment in young children. Spring.CDC 104 Principles of Early ChildhoodEducation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Prerequisites: CDC 101, CDC 112.Investigates theory and practice of earlychildhood education in variety ofprogram settings. Includes survey ofteaching models and techniques,curriculum planning and scheduling, andclassroom management. Corequisites:CDC 105, CDC 109. Fall.CDC 105 Observation and Participationin Early Childhood Settings . . . . . . . . .2Prerequisites: CDC 101, CDC 112.Involves observation and participation,under qualified supervision, in earlychildhood education settings.Coordinates with course objectives fromCDC 104. Corequisites: CDC 104, 109.Fall.CDC 106 Issues inEarly Childhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3Variable credit for prior learningexperience based upon evaluation bychild care program coordinator.Course DescriptionsCDC 107 Introduction to YoungChildren With Special Needs . . . . . . .3Introduces characteristics of childrenwith exceptionalities and overviewsrelated history and educational theories.Examines impact of disabilities and otherspecial needs on individuals, families,schools and communities. Includes classlectures and discussion as well as sitevisits. Fall.CDC 108 Infant and ToddlerDevelopment and Curriculum . . . . . . .3Follows development of infants andtoddlers (conception to 3 years of age).Examines theories of physical, cognitive(including language), social andemotional areas of development.Emphasis on developmentallyappropriate activities, materials, roomarrangement, and scheduling. Guidedobservation, recordkeeping forassessment, and interaction with infantsand toddlers. Summer, odd years.CDC 109 Observation andParticipation Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Corequisite seminar for CDC 105. Fall.CDC 112 Child Growth andDevelopment I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Study of human development fromconception to approximately age 6.Investigates theories related to physical,cognitive (including language), socialand emotional growth and development.Examines relationship among areas ofdevelopment and connection betweendevelopment and children's behaviors.Fall.CDC 113 Child Growth andDevelopment II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Prerequisite: CDC 112. Studies humandevelopment throughout life span.Investigates theories related to physical,cognitive (including language), social,and emotional growth and development.Examines relationships among areas ofdevelopment and the connectionbetween development and behavior.Focus on developmental issues inchildhood, adolescence, and adulthood.Spring.117