CWI 2012/2013 Catalog Addendum - College of Western Idaho

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AddendumThis addendum contains corrections made after the 2012–2013 Catalog was published.

The contents of this addendum supersede the content specified in the 2012–2013 Catalog where noted.

Contents of the 2012–2013 Catalog not revised in this addendum remain in effect.

The unrevised content of the 2012–2013 Catalog and the revised content of this addendum are valid for the 2012–2013 academic year. College of Western Idaho reserves the right to change, without notice, any materials, information, curriculum, requirements, and regulations published in this catalog addendum.

Changes and additions are highlighted in yellow.

Last updated on 05/22/2012

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AdmissionGuiding Principle: College of Western Idaho (CWI) is an open enrollment, equal opportunity institution. Students will be accepted regardless of gender, race, or creed.

DEGREE-SEEkING ADmISSIONA degree-seeking student at CWI is eligible to enroll in college credit classes leading toward a college degree.

MINIMUM REqUIREMENTS:− Be 18 or older− Complete the Application for Admission (available online at

www.cwidaho.cc)− Pay the one-time $25 application fee (nonrefundable)− Submit one of the following: • A high school transcript showing graduation.*

OR • A home school transcript showing high school/secondary

school graduation.* OR

• Official GED transcripts. – Take the CWI placement test (COMPASS®) or submit a copy

of your ACT, SAT, or ACCUPLACER® scores. Placement test scores are used to place students in appropriate coursework, not to determine admission status.

* High school/home school transcripts with sixth-semester grades posted will be accepted, but final high school/home school transcripts showing gradua-tion are still required to complete admission.

STRONGLy RECOMMENDED ITEMS fOR pREREqUISITE INfORMATION AND pOTENTIAL SCHOLARSHIp ELIGIbILITy:− Submit official college or university transcripts from region-

ally accredited institutions− Submit recent (within three years) ACT test scores, SAT

test scores, ACCUPLACER® test scores, or all three sections (Math, Reading, and Writing) of the COMPASS® test scores

MINIMUM REqUIREMENTS fOR HOME SCHOOL /NON-ACCREDITED HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES yOUNGER THAN 18:

CWI welcomes students who have completed their secondary education at a non-accredited high school or in a home school setting. Home school/non-accredited high school graduates who are younger than 18 must meet all regular requirements for degree-seeking admission and must:

− Be 16 or 17− Have a predicted college GPA of 2.0 based on ACT/SAT

scores.− Have acceptable performance on one of the following two

testing indicators: • GED (General Educational Development) Test.* OR • Other standardized placement tests such as COMPASS® or

ACCUPLACER®

NOTE: Students under the age of 16 may be considered for admission by petitioning to the Dean of Enrollment and Student Services.

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Becoming a Student

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Education—Secondary Biology Concentration

EDUCATION—SECONDARy bIOLOGy CONCENTRATION ASSOCIATE Of ARTS DEGREE (AA)

COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDITS

REQUIRED COURSES

COMM 101 Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3

ENGL 101 English Composition 1 3


HUMA GE General-education humanities course 3

HUMA GE2 General-education humanities course 3

MATH 147 Precalculus 5

BIOL 201 Biology 1 4


SOCS GE General-education social science course 3

SOCS GE2 General-education social science course (different discipline)

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CHEM 111 Principles of Chemistry 1 5

BIOL 204 Introduction to Cell Biology 4

BIOL 209 General Ecology 4

BIOL 250 General Microbiology 4

EDUC 201 Foundations of Education 3

EDUC 202 Field Experience 1

EDUC 204 Families, Communities, & Culture 3

EDUC 205 Development/Individual Differences 3

EDUC 215 Educational Technology 3

EDUC 290 Education Exit Seminar 1

PHYE 155 Health and Wellness 3

MINIMUM CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED:† 68

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Education—Secondary Chemistry Concentration

EDUCATION—SECONDARy CHEMISTRy CONCENTRATION ASSOCIATE Of ARTS DEGREE (AA)


REQUIRED COURSES






MATH 170 Calculus 1 5


SCIENCE GE Any additional general-education science course

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ELEC GE Any additional general-education elec-tive

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PHYS 211 Physics for Scientists & Engineers 1 5



EDUC 204 Families, Communities, & Culture 3






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Programs of Study

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Education—Secondary mathematics Concentration

EDUCATION—SECONDARy MATHEMATICS CONCENTRATION ASSOCIATE Of ARTS DEGREE (AA)


REQUIRED COURSES






MATH 170 Calculus 5

SCIENCE GE General-education science course 4

SCIENCE GE2 General-education science course 4



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MATH 176 Discrete Mathematics 4

MATH 230 Introduction to Linear Algebra 3




EDUC 204 Families, Communities and Culture 3






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Education—Secondary Earth Science Concentration

EDUCATION—SECONDARy EARTH SCIENCE CONCENTRATION ASSOCIATE Of ARTS DEGREE (AA)


REQUIRED COURSES






MATH 147 Precalculus 5


GEOG 100 Physical Geography 4



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GEOL 101 Physical Geology 4

GEOL 102 Historical Geology 4

PHYS 111 General Physics 4








ELEC Any additional elective 1


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Programs of Study

Education—Secondary Social Science Concentration

EDUCATION—SECONDARy SOCIAL SCIENCE CONCENTRATION ASSOCIATE Of ARTS DEGREE (AA)


REQUIRED COURSES






MATH GE General-education math course 3

SCIENCE GE General-education science course 4


ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3

POLS 101 American National Government 3

HIST 101 OR HIST 102

Western Civilization 1 Western Civilization 2

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HIST 111 OR HIST 112

US History 1 US History 2

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SOCY 101 Introduction to Sociology 3








ELEC ANY Any Additional Electives 6


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Education—Secondary Physical Science Concentration

EDUCATION—SECONDARy pHySICAL SCIENCE CONCENTRATION ASSOCIATE Of ARTS DEGREE (AA)


REQUIRED COURSES











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PHYS 211 Physics of Scientists & Engineers 1 5









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CISA 141 INTRODUCTION TO wORD pROCESSING(1 CREDIT, VARIES)

This course will provide hands-on training in practical appli-cations using word-processing software. Students will learn to create, edit, save, and print simple word-processing docu-ments. While this course may assist the student in prepar-ing for the word processing section of the Computer Skills Assessment, completion of this course in and of itself does not meet the Computer Literacy Graduation Requirement.

CISA 185 INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET(1 CREDIT, VARIES)

This course is a survey of Internet origins, structure, and components. Students will be provided with an overview of Internet-access options and tools, with an emphasis on web browsing, e-mail, and search techniques. PREREQ: Basic Keyboarding skills.

musicCOURSE DESCRIpTIONS

MUSI 100 MUSIC AppRECIATION (3 CREDITS, FALL/SPRING/SUMMER)

A nontechnical course designed to provide a basis for enjoy-able listening through the discovery of stylistic differences between historical eras and the individual composers within the eras and through the awareness of the various perfor-mance media.

MUSI 101 THEORy Of MUSIC 1 (3 CREDITS, VARIES)

This course is a music fundamentals review of notation, scales, key signatures, intervals, triads, harmonic progression, and part writing in root position using figured bass. Additional emphasis will be placed on aural and visual recognition and analysis and compositional skills involving the above. PREREQ: Satisfactory score theory placement test, performance ability in voice/instrument, or ability to read music.

MUSI 102 THEORy Of MUSIC 2 (3 CREDITS, VARIES)

This course is a continuation of Music Theory 1. Course includes harmonic analysis, compositional skills of the com-mon practice period, four-part writing, cadences, nonchord tones, seventh chords, and secondary functions. PREREQ: MUSI 101.

MUSI 108 SURVEy Of JAZZ AND pOp MUSIC (3 CREDITS, FALL)

This course studies the development of jazz and popular music in the United States. Jazz, blues, folk, rock, and other popu-lar music forms will be heard and studied along with impor-tant instrumentalists, singers, and band composers. Important historical and social events that paralleled the development of jazz and popular music will also be discussed. Some live

Computer Information Systems– Applications

COURSE DESCRIpTIONS

CISA 001 INTRODUCTORy COMpUTER(1 CREDIT, VARIES)

Course is designed to introduce students with no computer experience to basic computer concepts and skills. Students will have the opportunity to work in a Windows environment with emphasis on using a mouse, using menus, dialog boxes, toolbars, hyperlinks, and command buttons. Students will be introduced to basic document formatting and using e-mail to send files. Students will also be introduced to Blackboard and myCWI.

CISA 101 COMpUTER LITERACy SKILL DEVELOpMENT (3 CREDITS, FALL/SPRING/SUMMER)

This course is designed to help students develop the skills to meet the Computer Literacy requirements for graduation from College of Western Idaho (CWI). This course will provide an overview of hardware components, operating systems, e-mail, Internet, networks, and application software.

CISA 115 INTRODUCTION TO SpREADSHEETS(1 CREDIT, VARIES)

This course will provide hands-on training in practical applica-tions using spreadsheet software. Students will create, save, and print spreadsheets using simple formulas and format-ting commands. While this course may assist the student in preparing for the spreadsheet section of the Computer Skills Assessment, completion of this course in and of itself does not meet the Computer Literacy Graduation Requirement.

CISA 130 INTRODUCTION TO wINDOwS(1 CREDIT, VARIES)

This course will provide instruction in the use of typical win-dowing operating systems and environments and includes examination and detail of graphical user interfaces and general fundamentals of computer-system usage.

CISA 135 INTRODUCTION TO pRESENTATION SOfTwARE (1 CREDIT, VARIES)

This course provides instruction in developing computer presentations. Students will learn to use software to incor-porate color, animation, and sound in an on-screen presen-tation. While this course may assist the student in preparing for the presentation software section of the Computer Skills Assessment, completion of this course in and of itself does not meet the Computer Literacy Graduation Requirement.


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Course Descriptions

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and recorded demonstrations of musical style periods will be presented.

MUSI 130 CHAMbER CHOIR (0-1 CREDIT, FALL/SPRING)

This course is a study of traditional chamber choral music. It includes both sacred and secular music ranging from the Renaissance period to contemporary times. No audition is necessary, but the student must be able to match pitch. This course may be repeated for up to four credits.

MUSI 131 COLLEGE CHORALE (0–1 CREDIT, FALL/SPRING)

Members are singers from the Treasure Valley and college students. This course is a study of outstanding larger choral works, frequently accompanied by instrumental ensembles. Students must have the ability to sing in tune.

MUSI 145 CLASS VOICE (2 CREDITS, FALL/SPRING)

This course is a study of how singing works. Upon successful completion, it will enable the student to teach himself/herself to sing correctly as well as to help others do the same. Course contents include: motivation, posture, phonation, breathing, resonation, articulation, and communication in performance. The emphasis is on the academic study of the concepts of sing-ing and is not primarily a performance course.

MUSI 233 MUSIC METHODS fOR ELEMENTARy TEACHERS (2 CREDITS, FALL/SPRING)

This course explores materials and methods for teaching music in the elementary school. Basic skills for the classroom teacher, including music notation, classroom instruments, con-ducting, singing, listening, and integrating music into the ele-mentary curriculum will be examined.

SpanishCOURSE DESCRIpTIONS

SpAN 101 ELEMENTARy SpANISH 1 (4 CREDITS, FALL/SPRING/SUMMER)

The focus in class is on using Spanish to exchange real-life information and ideas and on the functional grammar and vocabulary necessary to accomplish this. The class will realize this focus through the four traditional skills: listening, speak-ing, reading, and writing. It will also include an introduction to Hispanic culture. Beginners and students with fewer than two years of high school Spanish should register for this course.

SpAN 102 ELEMENTARy SpANISH 2 (4 CREDITS, FALL/SPRING/SUMMER)

This course is a continuation of SPAN 101, with increasing emphasis on the student’s ability to use the language in prac-tical situations. PREREQ: SPAN 101, two years of high school Spanish, or PERM/INST.

SpAN 201 INTERMEDIATE SpANISH 1 (4 CREDITS, FALL)

This course is an expanded reinforcement of the first two terms, concentrating on developing greater oral proficiency and reading skills, with some composition. Students will have the opportu-nity to increase Spanish proficiency in real-world terms. PREREQ: SPAN 102 or three years of high school Spanish or PERM/INST.

SpAN 202 INTERMEDIATE SpANISH 2 (4 CREDITS, SPRING)

This course is the culminating course in the Spanish sequence. Students are expected to be able to use increasingly complex levels of Spanish. This course will include substantive reading,

discussion, composition, and grammar with many opportuni-ties to practice the subjunctive mood. PREREQ: SPAN 201 or PERM/INST.

SpAN 203 SpANISH fOR SpANISH SpEAKERS (4 CREDITS, VARIES)

This course is for native and other accomplished Spanish speakers who have had little formal training. Advanced vocab-ulary and standard Spanish usage will be emphasized. The course is designed to add depth and richness to the language skills of the Spanish speaker, and deeper awareness of Latino cultures. Does not take the place of Spanish 201, but may replace 202.

Study SkillsCOURSE DESCRIpTIONS

STUS 100 NAVIGATE COLLEGE SUCCESS (1 CREDIT, FALL)

This one-credit course is designed to help students explore CWI-specific student-success elements. Career planning, library resources, campus involvement, financial aid, and goal setting are addressed. Emphasis is placed on basic study skills, such as conflict and stress management, degree planning, and utilizing CWI support services. Students will learn to use basic computer skills and navigate CWI’s online course tool, Blackboard.

STUS 101 COLLEGE STUDy METHODS (2 CREDITS, FALL/SPRING)

This course is designed to develop the study methods of col-lege students. Emphasis is placed on learning organized study techniques, examination skills, note-taking procedures, and comprehension of reading material. Also, students will learn basic research and computer skills.


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