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Accounting
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ACCT 101 - Practical Accounting
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Introduces the use of journals and ledgers for reporting business transactions. Students learn periodic adjustments, closing procedures, and preparation of financial statements. Not recommended for students transferring to four-year baccalaureate degree programs. Most four-year universities do not accept this course for credit towards baccalaureate degree requirements.
Course Attribute(s): None
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ACCT 115 - QuickBooks
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Computerized accounting systems, emphasizing various elements of an integrated general ledger package will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in CS 110 and ACCT& 201 .
Course Attribute(s): Work-Based
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ACCT 175 - Payroll Accounting
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Provides an understanding of payroll records and numerous laws that affect operation of a payroll system.
Prerequisite(s): grade of C or higher in ACCT& 201 .
Course Attribute(s): None
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ACCT 199 - Special Topics
Credits: 1-5
LEC hours per week: 5
Study and train to meet established local needs in the accounting industry, supplemental to courses currently offered.
Course Attribute(s): None
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ACCT 297 - Special Projects
Credits: 1-5
LAB hours per week: 10
Project-oriented experiences in the area or applications not covered in the standard accounting curriculum.
Course Attribute(s): None
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ACCT 301 - Intermediate Accounting I
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Addresses financial accounting principles and practices, including study of the theory and principles underlying presentation and interpretation of working capital, investments, long-term liabilities, and stockholders equity. Emphasis on the importance of developing professional judgement in accounting with exploration of how effective judgement impacts decision-making.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in ACCT& 203
Course Attribute(s): Course-BAS
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ACCT 302 - Intermediate Accounting II
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Continuance of ACCT 301, Intermediate Accounting I. Topics include study of long-term assets and liabilities, matching principle as it relates to the Income Statement and Income Recognition.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in ACCT 301
Course Attribute(s): Course-BAS
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ACCT 303 - Intermediate Accounting III
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Continuation of ACCT 302, Intermediate Accounting II. This course covers business capital structures, interim reporting, and advanced analysis of domestic and international financial statements and standards.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in ACCT 302
Course Attribute(s): Course-BAS
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ACCT 405 - Principles of Income Tax
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Reviews the federal tax structure and ability to apply tax principles to specific problems.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in ACCT& 202
Course Attribute(s): Course-BAS
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ACCT 410 - Cost Accounting
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
In-depth understanding of cost accounting systems and application of differential cost for decision-making.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in ACCT& 203
Course Attribute(s): Course-BAS
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ACCT 440 - Auditing
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Introduction to auditing standards; the legal and ethical environment of the profession. Strong emphasis on materiality, audit risk and audit reports. Cover concepts for application of the audit process to multiple business cycles, internal controls and to an audit of financial statements by using work papers, sampling and audit tests and procedures.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in ACCT 303
Course Attribute(s): Course-BAS
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ACCT& 201 - Principles of Accounting I
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Addresses the fundamentals of accounting theory and practice, including: study of the accounting cycle, use of special journals, and use of accounting in management decisions. Formerly: ACCT 201.
Course Attribute(s): Transferable Elective
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ACCT& 202 - Principles of Accounting II
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Develops the accounting principles employed by partnerships and corporations with a heavy emphasis on the partners’ and stockholders’ equities. Formerly: ACCT 202.
Prerequisite(s): grade of C or higher in ACCT& 201 .
Course Attribute(s): Transferable Elective
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ACCT& 203 - Principles of Accounting III
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Application of accounting concepts and techniques to managerial problems of planning and control are discussed. Formerly: ACCT 203.
Prerequisite(s): grade C or higher in ACCT& 202 .
Course Attribute(s): Transferable Elective
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Applied Communications
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ACOM 102 - Communication In The Workplace
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Oral Communication prepares students to communicate effectively and professionally in the workplace. Through experiential activities and assignments, students explore fundamentals of maintaining productive interpersonal interactions in workplace settings. This course contributes to the student’s workplace communication skills as the student learns to give and receive support from others in classroom and on-line discussion and activities. Students refine communication skills used in networking and applied in informal and formal interviews.
Course Attribute(s): PT Human Relations, PT Oral Communications
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Applied English
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AENG 100 - Writing In The Workplace
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Writing course prepares students to be effective writers in the workplace. The course focuses on career related writing, especially for students in a professional-technical career pathway. Students compose, design, revise, and edit effective letters, memos, and employment documents including a resume and cover letter. An emphasis of the course is on the use of language to communicate information clearly, and precisely.
Recommended: Previous or concurrent enrollment in CS 100 or CS 110 , and ENGL 097 .
Course Attribute(s): PT Written Communications
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Applied Math
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AMATH 105 - Intro to Quantitative Problem Solving for Trades
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
The course series integrates critical thinking, problem solving and reasoning to match with math skills and critical thinking/problem-solving skills utilized in the workplace. Courses include guided and independent practical problem-solving, contextualized small-group classroom activities and open-ended projects. A prescribed problem-solving structure is followed in real-life math applications aligned to curriculum in professional technical programs. Formerly: OCSUP 105.
Course Attribute(s): PT Computation/Math
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AMATH 106 - Quantitative Problem Solving for The Trades I
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
The course series integrates critical thinking, problem solving and reasoning to match with math skills and critical thinking/problem-solving skills utilized in the workplace. Courses include guided and independent practical problem-solving, contextualized small-group classroom activities and open-ended projects. A prescribed problem-solving structure is followed in real-life math applications aligned to curriculum in professional technical programs.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in AMATH 105 , or appropriate placement score from Testing Center on an AMATH specific test, or Instructor Permission.
Course Attribute(s): PT Computation/Math
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AMATH 107 - Quantitative Problem Solving for The Trades II
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
This course series integrates critical thinking, problem solving and reasoning to match with math skills and critical thinking/problem-solving skills utilized in the workplace. Courses include guided and independent practical problem-solving, contextualized small-group classroom activities and open-ended projects. A prescribed problem-solving structure is followed in real-life math applications aligned to curriculum in professional technical programs.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or better in AMATH 106 , or appropriate placement score.
Course Attribute(s): PT Computation/Math
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Agricultural Animal Science
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ANSC 110 - Introduction to Livestock Production
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Introduction to the livestock industry and its importance to the U.S. economy. Formerly: AGPR 110.
Course Attribute(s): Transferable Elective
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ANSC 112 - Feeds and Feeding
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Addresses common feeding practices and nutrient characteristics of animal feeds. Formerly: AGPR 112.
Course Attribute(s): None
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ANSC 115 - Animal Health and Disease
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Basic information on animal health and disease prevention. Topics include fundamentals of the nature of disease, nutrition, sanitation, disinfection, immunization, and basic husbandry practices. Formerly: AGPR 115.
Course Attribute(s): None
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ANSC 116 - Livestock Selection and Carcass Evaluation
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Principles of Livestock and Carcass evaluation for the purposes of selecting meat animals in production scenarios. The basic method and procedure for evaluating carcass characteristics of cattle, hogs, and sheep. Information on carcass quality and yield. The course will also include evaluating live animals before processing, and seeing the carcass of that animal in the cooler. Class material will also cover selection of females for producing meat animals. Formerly: AGPR 116.
Course Attribute(s): Work-Based
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ANSC 224 - Pasture and Range Management
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
A study of the proper use and management of forage producing lands using grazing animals as a method to harvest and utilize this resource. This class will also focus on the economics of grazing livestock and the environmental sustainability issue surrounding the topic. Formerly: AGPR 224.
Course Attribute(s): Work-Based
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ANSC 274 - Beef Cattle Production
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Study of the economics and management strategies for raising and marketing the various types and classes of beef cattle. Formerly: AGPR 274.
Course Attribute(s): Work-Based
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Agricultural Business
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AGBS 102 - Farm Records and Analysis
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Introduction to the principles of agri-business management. Identifies a practical system of farm record keeping with analysis of these records. Formerly: AGRI 102.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AGBS 103 - Intro to Precision Ag for Farm Management
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Introduction to precision agriculture application on the farm using industry specific software. Entering records, creating databases and developing field maps will be included as well as gathering and inputting yield and soils data. Formerly: AGRI 103.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AGBS 108 - Computer Application In Agriculture
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Introduction to microcomputer applications using Microsoft Office software that reflects the agricultural industry. Providing basic computer skills and competency for further development in the course and the workforce. Students may not receive credit for both AGBS108 and CS110. Formerly: AGRI 108.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AGBS 109 - Information/Technology in Agriculture
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Introduction to precision agriculture software used on the farm for operation and business management. Students will focus on entering and managing records, creating databases, developing field maps, website design, and social networking will be included as well as gathering experience with industry programs.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AGBS 191 - Cooperative Work Experience
Credits: 1-25
CLIN hours per week: 75
Opportunity to work in jobs directly related to the agriculture industry. This formal training period is agreed upon by the student, employer, and instructor. Formerly: AGRI 191.
Course Attribute(s): Work-Based
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AGBS 192 - Cooperative Seminar
Credits: 2
LEC hours per week: 2
Students explore issues related to their cooperative work experience focusing on effective workplace relationships and how self-knowledge, perception, attitudes, and behavior affect these relationships and job satisfaction. Students will also learn effective learning skills for workplace and educational success. Formerly: AGRI 192.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AGBS 201 - Microeconomics in Agriculture
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Introduction to microeconomics as applied to production, consumption, and marketing issues in the agricultural and production sectors of the economy. Coverage of the movement and process through which raw food commodities travel through to the final consumer will guide the discussions and course outcomes. Students may not receive credit for both AGBS 201 and ECON& 201. Formerly: AGRI 201 and AGRI 202.
Course Attribute(s): Social Sciences, Transferable Elective
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AGBS 210 - Agricultural Sales and Marketing
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Examines Customer Relations Management (CRM) concepts and marketing development within the agricultural industry. Through exposure to selling and marketing concepts, students will develop the application of these skills and outcomes, reflecting current industry practices. Business and personal ethics will be reviewed regarding two-way and one-way communication styles in sales and marketing. Students may not earn credit for both BUS 102 and AGBS 210. Formerly: AGRI 210.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AGBS 211 - Small Business Management
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Introduction to management theory as applied to small business firms. Course will include role of small business in the economy, forms of business ownership, main causes for business failure and success, and the elements of a business plan. Student may not earn credit for both AGBS 211 (previously AGRI 211) and BUS 194 . Formerly: AGRI 211.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AGBS 220 - Introduction to Finance
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Tools and concepts useful to making financial management decisions in business firms will be discussed. Formerly: AGRI 220.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AGBS 221 - Introduction to Food and Agricultural Markets
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Overview of the marketing systems for agricultural commodities. Includes the effect of public policy, the role of commodity futures in marketing systems, price and price analysis, and marketing strategies. Formerly: AGRI 221.
Course Attribute(s): Transferable Elective
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AGBS 222 - Agricultural and Water Policy
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
This course covers goals, methods, and results of government programs and policies in the agriculture and natural resource industries. This includes the study of international trade policies, domestic farm policies, food safety and quality issues, resource issues and how these affect agribusiness, locally, nationally and internationally. The course will also cover western water policy with an emphasis on Washington State water policy, water rights and how these policies affect natural resources and agribusiness. Students may not earn credit for both AGBS 222 and POLS 222 . Formerly: One quarter economics.
Course Attribute(s): Social Sciences, Transferable Elective
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Agricultural Science
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AGSC 101 - Introduction to Environmental Sciences
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 4
LAB hours per week: 2
Provides a study of natural and modified systems and their interactions with humans and other living organisms. Student may not earn credit for both AGSC 101 and ENVS& 101 . Formerly: AGPR 101.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement score or grade of C or higher in ENGL 097 ; or permission of the Division Chair or designee.
Recommended: READ 088 or higher.
Course Attribute(s): Lab Course, Natural Science, Transferable Elective
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AGSC 105 - Weed Biology and Identification
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Introduction in weed science to provide an understanding of the principles and methods of controlling weeds, use and development of herbicides, methods of application and rate calculation, sprayer components and calibration, and practical knowledge of plant and seed samples of weeds common to the Pacific Northwest. Formerly: AGPR 105.
Course Attribute(s): Transferable Elective
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AGSC 113 - Cultivated Plants
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Provides a practical understanding of plant anatomy, morphology, and growth of agriculture crops. Formerly: AGPR 113.
Course Attribute(s): Transferable Elective
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AGSC 120 - Agricultural Chemistry
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 4
LAB hours per week: 2
Fundamental course in chemistry which overviews the basics of inorganic, organic, and biochemistry with applications to agriculture and other applied science fields. Formerly: AGPR 120.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AGSC 130 - Fundamental Agroecology
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 4
LAB hours per week: 2
This lab science course will examine the interactions that govern system production between both the abiotic and biotic factors across scales within the boundaries of the agroecosystem. This course will provide students with an understanding of the fundamental agroecological principles and their application associated with the productivity of agricultural systems, including areas of biodiversity, redundancy, and resiliency. This course is open to both science and non-science majors and fulfills the general education lab science requirements. Formerly: AGPR 130.
Course Attribute(s): Lab Course, Natural Science, Transferable Elective
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AGSC 135 - Mechanization of GIS
Credits: 3
LEC hours per week: 2
LAB hours per week: 2
This course is an introduction to the practical applications of Geographic Informational Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) in agriculture. Content will include reasoning, methods, and technology used for data collection, and how that data is further applied through integration with mechanized equipment. Formerly: AGPR 135.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AGSC 139 - Agriculture Safety
Credits: 3
LEC hours per week: 3
This course is a synopsis of safety practices and worker protections in the agricultural workplace. Topics will include safety in and around shops, on farm vehicles, using farm equipment, and safe practices around rotational and directional moving equipment. Personal protection equipment, pesticide standards, and MSDS sheets will be included. Safety plans will be analyzed and evaluated for completeness. Safety standards for agriculture identified by the Washington State Administration codes (WAC 296-307) will be covered. Formerly: AGPR 139.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AGSC 140 - Agriculture Safety and Pesticides
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
This course is a synopsis of safety and worker protection in the agricultural workplace. Topics will include safety in and around shops, on farm vehicles, using farm equipment, and safe practices around rotational and directional moving equipment. Personal protection equipment, pesticide standards, and MSDS sheets will be included. Safety plans will be analyzed and evaluated for completeness. It emphasizes agricultural pesticide uses and applications, chemical safety, and waste hazards associated with pesticides and fertilizer use. This course will prepare the student to become a licensed pesticide applicator with the state of Washington. Safety standards for agriculture identified by the Washington State Administration codes (WAC 296-307) will be covered. Formerly: AGPR 140.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AGSC 197 - Project Design
Credits: 1
LEC hours per week: 1
Students will plan and propose a workplace or research project and explore workplace leadership skills. Students will work on job application, interview skills, and workforce readiness. Formerly: AGPR 197.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AGSC 199 - Special Topics
Credits: 1
LEC hours per week: 1
Gain exposure to and critically analyze agricultural enterprises. Formerly: AGPR 199.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AGSC 201 - Basic Soil Science
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 4
LAB hours per week: 2
Provides an understanding of soil structure and composition as related to temperature, water, and other environmental controls. Lab work required. Formerly: AGPR 201.
Course Attribute(s): Lab Course, Natural Science, Transferable Elective
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AGSC 202 - Soils Fertility and Management
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Study of macro- and micronutrient uptake and utilization by plants and the fertilizer products used to supply different nutrients. Formerly: AGPR 202.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in AGSC 201 or instructor permission.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AGSC 215 - Field Crop Production
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Production and management of field crops designed to provide the most current information in the production and management of agronomic crops important to the economy of the Pacific Northwest. Formerly: AGPR 215.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AGSC 230 - Plant Diseases and Insects
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Introduction to the identification, life cycles, and control of insects and diseases common to crops in the Northwest region. Formerly: AGPR 230.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AGSC 254 - Robotics and Drone Technologies
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 2
LAB hours per week: 6
This course is an introduction to robotics and drone technologies in regards to precision agricultural applications. Autonomous and non-autonomous robots will be discussed. The laws of physics will be applied to the use of drones and how those laws affect the flying and/or driving of these apparatus. Wheeled and flying drones will be assembled, programmed and operated. Drones will also be programmed to perform duties using inputs and outputs from a multitude of different types of sensors.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in CS 121 or instructor permission.
Course Attribute(s): Work-Based
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AGSC 297 - Special Project
Credits: 1
LEC hours per week: 1
Students will prepare and defend a presentation on a previously approved workplace or research project. Formerly: AGPR 297.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in AGSC 197 or IRR 197 or TURF 197 .
Course Attribute(s): None
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Agricultural Systems
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AGSC 114 - Plant Physiology
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 4
LAB hours per week: 2
Provides a practical understanding of plant structure, function and physiological processes involved in growth and development. Formerly: AGPR 114.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AGSY 310 - Principles of Sustainability
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
This course introduces students to the theory, principles, and practices of sustainability. It includes discussions on strategies for overcoming problems in order to establish or maintain ecological and environmental health, create economic welfare, and ensure social justice. Students will examine our relationships to technology, natural resources, natural science, and human development at a local-to-global scale. Formerly: SAS 310.
Course Attribute(s): Course-BAS
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AGSY 330 - Soil Ecology and Biogeochemistry
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 4
LAB hours per week: 2
Students will be introduced to the role that soil biological communities play in the physiological processes of the agroecosystem. Specifically, students will examine the influences of agricultural management on soil biological processes that affect agroecosystem health through nutrient and biogeochemical cycling. Formerly: SAS 330.
Course Attribute(s): Course-BAS
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AGSY 340 - Integrated Pest Management
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 4
LAB hours per week: 2
This course will introduce the theory and application of integrated pest management encompassing an array of production systems to include agronomic crops, pasture, non-cropland, turf grass, aquatic, and urban areas. Students will be required to communicate solutions to current pest problems in a varied collection of production areas using the knowledge and principles gained in this course pertaining to ecologic, economic, and social sustainability. Formerly: SAS 340.
Course Attribute(s): Course-BAS
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AGSY 360 - Agricultural Systems Management
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 4
LAB hours per week: 2
This course will provide students with an understanding of the essential issues associated with the productivity of current agricultural systems, including areas of land acquisition and tenure; diversification of risk; programs, services, and subsidies; labor rights; as well as personal and community well-being. Students will engage with local subject matter experts to inform the structure of their individual and co-designed preemptive management plans. Formerly: SAS 360.
Course Attribute(s): Course-BAS
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AGSY 420 - Political Ecology of Agriculture & Nat Resources
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
This course will provide an overview of the political, social, economic, regulatory and administrative systems that affect the use, development, and management of water and land resources. Students will be introduced to past, present and future themes that influence natural resources governance including sustainable development, integrated water resource management, water rights, and land management. These themes will be explored at the local, state and national levels to provide students with a broad understanding of water and natural resources governance issues. Formerly: SAS 420.
Course Attribute(s): Course-BAS
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AGSY 440 - Advanced Cropping Systems I
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Students will apply advanced concepts in agronomic crop production at the local, national, and international scale. Contemporary topics in agriculture will be examined with a focus on social, economic, and ecologic sustainability and production efficiencies. Knowledge from prior coursework will be applied to allow the student to explore multi-faceted solutions to modern challenges in diverse cropping systems. Field trips/site visits will be required. Formerly: SAS 440.
Course Attribute(s): Course-BAS
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AGSY 450 - Advanced Cropping Systems II
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Students will examine new and emerging concepts in agronomic crop production at the local, national, and international scale. Contemporary topics in agriculture will be examined with a focus on application of ecological concepts and technology applications for monitoring, managing and improving outcomes. Formerly: SAS 450.
Course Attribute(s): Course-BAS
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AGSY 470 - Food Systems Science
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
This course examines and applies the environmental, social, and economic components of sustainable farming systems. It emphasizes principles, concepts, and the techniques of sustainable production and post-harvest handling of crops, food quality and safety, marketing of products, financing and budgeting, labor issues, and sustainable agriculture policy and regulation. Students will research and choose topics for their capstone project.
Course Attribute(s): Course-BAS
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AGSY 494 - Capstone Project Design
Credits: 1-6
LAB hours per week: 12
Using various methods of inquiry and application, students will develop, plan, and facilitate their senior project, which will synthesize acquired knowledge and experiences in a cooperative real-life scenario. Projects will be designed to explore a student-identified agricultural system challenge or question. A project proposal will be developed and will include sound justification for the project, approach, and will clearly convey the student’s authority as well as competency related to the completion of the project. Students may, with prior approval, work in teams. Projects will be further evaluated, completed and presented in AGSY 495 . Formerly: SAS 494.
Course Attribute(s): Course-BAS
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AGSY 495 - Capstone Project
Credits: 1
LEC hours per week: 1
Using their acquired knowledge and experiences, students will analyze and communicate the results and implications of their senior project as developed and conducted previously in AGSY 494 . Weekly peer-review discussions will be conducted, and final project will be presented orally, written, and visually in a senior project symposium. Formerly: SAS 495.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher and 5 credits in AGSY 494 .
Course Attribute(s): Course-BAS, Work-Based
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Allied Health & Safety Education
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AHSE 022 - AHA Heartsaver First Aid/CPR
Credits: 0.4
LEC hours per week: 0.200
LAB hours per week: 0.400
A fundamental training program in emergency care that incorporates CPR and other emergency skills into a single course. Emphasizes utilizing the priorities of care and approach to the patient as demonstrated by professional emergency care providers. The core program provides minimum information and skills for a variety of environments and can be supplemented with additional first aid topics specific to the needs of the course participants. Available on-campus as well as on a contract basis throughout Walla Walla and Columbia counties. Formerly: IFA 022.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AHSE 045 - Heartsaver CPR (Basic CPR)
Credits: 0.3
LEC hours per week: 0.180
LAB hours per week: 0.180
Provides the general public instruction in ‘Heartsaver’ CPR based on standards established by the American Heart Association. Formerly: CPR 045.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AHSE 051 - Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
Credits: 0.4
LEC hours per week: 0.300
LAB hours per week: 0.200
Designed for healthcare providers and provides CPR instruction based on standards established by the American Heart Association. Instruction is provided in: CPR skills for victims of all ages, use of airway adjuncts, the AED, and relief of foreign body airway obstruction. This course is intended for individuals who provide health care to patients in a wide variety of settings. Formerly: CPR 051.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AHSE 052 - BLS/CPR Instructor Training
Credits: 0.8
LEC hours per week: 0.360
LAB hours per week: 0.720
Provides the necessary knowledge and skills to facilitate BLS training adhering to the standards of the American Heart Association. Formerly: AHSE 052.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AHSE 055 - BLS/CPR Instructor Update
Credits: 0.6
LEC hours per week: 0.360
LAB hours per week: 0.360
Provides the necessary knowledge review and skills evaluation to renew BLS/CPR Instructor status. This course will follow guidelines and standards established by the American Heart Association. Formerly: CPR 55.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AHSE 101 - Survey of Healthcare Careers
Credits: 2
LEC hours per week: 2
This course is both an exploration of potential healthcare-related fields of study and how to succeed in preparing for specific healthcare professional programs. A review of educational requirements and availability of programs leading to starting a career as a healthcare professional will be conducted. Profiles of successful health science students will be examined, with a focus on communication, problem solving and survival skills in training and in the workforce. Formerly: HO 101.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AHSE 104 - OTEP Training
Credits: 0.2-2
LEC hours per week: 1
LAB hours per week: 2
Satisfies the continuing education requirement for EMTs and EMRs to remain certified in Washington State. Courses cover the state mandated topics and are offered throughout the county under the direction of the Medical Program Director, Walla Walla County Emergency Medical Services. This curriculum is approved by the state and is offered in Walla Walla County and throughout the South Central Region of Washington. Formerly: HO 104.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AHSE 110 - HIV/AIDS Education
Credits: 0.7
LEC hours per week: 0.700
Provides the healthcare professional with mandatory instruction involving information/knowledge associated with HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, and related diseases. This class meets Washington State certification/licensing requirements for four or seven hour HIV/AIDS training for healthcare providers. Students completing this class will receive a certificate documenting the mandatory training. Formerly: HO 110.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AHSE 113 - Home Care Aide
Credits: 6
LEC hours per week: 4
LAB hours per week: 4
Students in this program will learn to provide direct personal care to residents in adult family homes, assisted living facilities, home care agencies, and supported living settings that are licensed by, or contracted by, the State. Students who successfully complete the classroom and laboratory requirements will be eligible to take the Washington State Home Care Aide Certification Exam and can receive the following endorsements: Home Care Aid 80-hour Certification of Completion, Healthcare Provider CPR-BLS, HIV/AIDS 4-hour Certification, Nurse Delegation Core Certification and Nurse Delegation Diabetes Certification. This course meets the standards of the State of Washington Department of Health. Formerly: HO 113.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AHSE 142 - Survey of Patient Navigation
Credits: 1
LEC hours per week: 1
This survey course introduces the interrelationships and intricacies of the very complex health and community services system, and identifies the role of the patient care navigator in assisting the patient to effectively maneuver within this system. This is the first of a seven-course series. Formerly: HO 142.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AHSE 143 - The Patient Experience
Credits: 1
LEC hours per week: 1
This course focuses on the whole patient, including cultural considerations, barriers to optimal health care, and the impact of chronic illness, and discusses promoting individual wellness using defined advocacy and engagement techniques. This is the second course of a seven-course series. Formerly: HO 143.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AHSE 144 - The Medical Team
Credits: 1
LEC hours per week: 1
This course defines the role, skills, and function of patient care navigation and how it fits into the care team. Also, it explains the need for effective patient navigators in today’s complex healthcare system. This is the third course of a seven-course series. Formerly: HO 144.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AHSE 145 - The Whole Patient
Credits: 1
LEC hours per week: 1
This course introduces the whole patient concept and how cultural competency impacts access to the healthcare system. This is the fourth course of a seven-course series. Formerly: HO 145.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AHSE 146 - The Communication Link
Credits: 1
LEC hours per week: 1
This course focuses on the importance of communication skills of the patient navigator in facilitating effective patient care and advocacy. This is the fifth course of a seven-course series. Formerly: HO 146.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AHSE 147 - The Navigator As Coach
Credits: 1
LEC hours per week: 1
This course defines the scope of practice of the patient navigator and introduces the principal of motivational interviewing techniques. This is the sixth course of a seven-course series. Formerly: HO 147.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AHSE 148 - The Navigator Skills
Credits: 1
LEC hours per week: 1
This course defines the scope of practice of the patient navigator and how a navigator’s skills relate to health maintenance, disease prevention, compliance with treatment plan, community resources, and adaptations relevant to patient needs. The principles of motivational interviewing are introduced. This is the seventh course of a seven-course series. Formerly: HO 148.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AHSE 164 - Spanish for The Medical Experience
Credits: 2
LEC hours per week: 2
Enables professionals working in healthcare settings to offer immediate help to Spanish-speaking patients while waiting for Language Access Services. Emphasis is on basic, practical language needed to communicate with Spanish speaking patients and their families at the hospital or doctor’s office, on the telephone, or at the patient’s home. Formerly: HO 164.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AHSE 169 - Suicide Prevention Training
Credits: 0.6
LEC hours per week: 0.6
This interactive course is for healthcare professionals responsible for the care and safety of those patients/clients at elevated risk for suicidal behaviors in all settings and across the age span. The course includes training in best practices for the assessment and management of adult, youth and/or veteran suicide risk as required by WA State DOH & WAC regulation. Six clock hours of continuing education credit may be obtained upon completion. Formerly: HO 169.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AHSE 170 - Workplace Violence Prevention and Safety for Healthcare Professionals
Credits: 1
LEC hours per week: 0.900
LAB hours per week: 0.200
This course is designed for healthcare professionals facing the ever increasing risk of workplace violence. Risk factors and common settings for workplace violence will be presented. Using case scenarios, interactive training on effective, evidence-based, verbal de-escalation techniques will be taught. Practical advice and safety skills will be presented to assist the learning to better protect and advocate for their safety in the healthcare work environment. Criminal laws that protect healthcare professionals from assault will be discussed and physical self-defense techniques will be demonstrated. Formerly: HO 170.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AHSE 172 - Pharmacology
Credits: 2
LEC hours per week: 2
An overview of the principles of pharmacology and general drug classifications and formulations. Legal aspects of medication administration will be discussed. The students will be introduced to the care and handling of many medications and receive an awareness of drug related problems. This class is open to Medical Assisting students, Nursing students, and other interested health professionals. Formerly: HO 172.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AHSE 174 - Transcultural Competency for Health Professional
Credits: 2
LEC hours per week: 2
An introduction to basic concepts of transcultural competency in Nursing and Allied Health with a focus on the applied aspects of cultural difference. Examines how different cultural communities relate to health care in terms of behavior, attitude, and policy and how these are transformed into practices and standards in the medical community, impacting quality of service and producing a given outcome. Formerly: HO 174.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AHSE 191 - Success Strategies for Healthcare
Credits: 1
LEC hours per week: 1
Using Nursing as an exemplar, this course is designed to empower students to actively prepare for success in a healthcare education program. The emphasis of the course will be on the application of critical thinking strategies, the Nursing Process, and test-taking techniques. The course includes an overview of learning and motivation theories and of priority setting frameworks. Each student will create a study plan that fits their learning style. Formerly: HO 191.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AHSE 193 - Medical Scribe Practicum
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 1
CLIN hours per week: 12
This course is an opportunity for students to practice the skills they have acquired in the Medical Scribe program in the medical office of clinic. Formerly: HO 193.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Medical Scribe program. Must have completed BUS 231 , BUS 138 , BUS 025 or typing test showing proficiency at 50 WPM, or have instructor permission.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AHSE 199 - Special Topics
Credits: 1-5
LEC hours per week: 5
Study and train to meet established local needs in the healthcare industry, supplemental to courses currently offered. Formerly: HO 199.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AHSE 266 - Physical Assessment
Credits: 1-2
LEC hours per week: 2
Designed as a review for the practicing nurse or allied health professional, or as skills reinforcement for the student nurse. Practical application of clinical physical assessment skills will be the major focus of this course. Content will begin with a technique for history-taking and then assess selected major body systems. Formerly: HO 266.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL& 241 and BIOL& 242 or instructor permission.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AHSE 279 - Medical Vocabulary
Credits: 2
LEC hours per week: 2
This course is an introduction to basic medical vocabulary. It provides the student a systematic approach to the language used in the healthcare system beginning with root words, prefixes and suffixes, and continuing on with the specific terms relating to normal and abnormal conditions of the body. Formerly: HO 279.
Course Attribute(s): None
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AHSE 297 - Special Projects
Credits: 1-10
LAB hours per week: 20
Project-oriented experiences in the area or applications not covered in the standard allied health and safety education curriculum. Formerly: HO 297.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission, based on evaluation of student’s education and work experience.
Course Attribute(s): None
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American Sign Language (CCN)
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ASL& 121 - American Sign Language I
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Introduction to American Sign Language, including valuable information about Deaf Culture and historical events concerning the Deaf community. Students will learn conversational vocabulary and ASL storytelling techniques so they can socialize among the Deaf community whenever possible. Students will also learn culturally appropriate behavior, current issues concerning the Deaf community, and skills to use when communicating with individuals who experience hearing loss. Formerly: COMM 107.
Course Attribute(s): Diversity, Humanities, Transferable Elective
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ASL& 122 - American Sign Language II
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
This is the second course in a series introducing the basics of American Sign Language (ASL). It expands on the student’s knowledge of the ASL vocabulary and grammar. In this course students will learn a significant amount of vocabulary and conversational skills. They will also study valuable topics such as Oralism versus Manual Communication, common ASL sentence types, valuable facial grammar, Deaf jokes, and much more. Formerly: COMM 108.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C- or better in ASL& 121 or equivalent course.
Course Attribute(s): Diversity, Humanities, Transferable Elective
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ASL& 123 - American Sign Language III
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
This is the third course in a series introducing the basics of American Sign Language (ASL). It expands on the knowledge of ASL vocabulary and grammar. Students will learn a significant amount of vocabulary, storytelling techniques, and conversational skills. This class will focus specifically on developing conversational ASL fluency and comfort with voices-off communication. Valuable topics such as Regional Signs, common ASL sentence types, Atypical Language Development within the Deaf community, ASL/PSE variations, facial grammar, Deaf jokes, and more will be covered. NOTE: Attendance during the scheduled Zoom sessions is expected and is a necessary requirement of this course. Formerly: COMM 109.
Prerequisite(s): C- or better in ASL& 122 or equivalent course.
Course Attribute(s): Diversity, Humanities, Transferable Elective
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Art
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ART 101 - Drawing I
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 4
LAB hours per week: 2
Introductory course which explores the basic techniques of drawing using a variety of media such as charcoal, pen and ink, oil pastel, and mixed media. Appreciation and study of drawings by major artists are also included. Daily assignments and lab hours required. Materials to be purchased.
Course Attribute(s): Humanities/Performing Arts, Transferable Elective
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ART 102 - Drawing II
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 4
LAB hours per week: 2
Intermediate course designed for further exploration of the basic techniques of drawing using a variety of media. Lab hours required.
Prerequisite(s): ART 101
Course Attribute(s): Humanities/Performing Arts, Transferable Elective
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ART 103 - Drawing III
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 4
LAB hours per week: 2
Advanced drawing course for students who are interested in the study of the human figure, line, shape, value, texture and color with emphasis on composition of life drawings. Lab hours required.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of D or higher in ART 102 .
Course Attribute(s): Humanities/Performing Arts, Transferable Elective
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ART 107 - Fundamentals of Digital Art
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 4
LAB hours per week: 2
An introductory course in which students explore the practical uses and creative possibilities of digital media through Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. Emphasis is on understanding the basic tools and techniques for individual expression and visual problem-solving. No experience necessary.
Course Attribute(s): Humanities/Performing Arts, Transferable Elective
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ART 124 - Women Artists in History
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
An exploration of women artists, both historical and contemporary, and the issues, themes, and media that pertain to their experiences as women in art. Women as art patrons, writers, and as subject matter are also considered. Student may not earn credit for both ART 124 and GWST 124.
Prerequisite(s): Students may not earn credit for both ART 124 and GWST 124.
Recommended: READ 088 or higher.
Course Attribute(s): Diversity, Humanities, Transferable Elective
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ART 130 - Painting I
Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 4
LAB hours per week: 2
Exploration of the various methods of painting. Emphasis on composition and presentation of acrylic paintings. Also includes appreciation and study of paintings by major artists. Lab hours required and materials to be purchased.
Course Attribute(s): Humanities/Performing Arts, Transferable Elective
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