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Schedule of Courses
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CSC 252 - PROGRAMMING II
4 CREDITS
This programming course emphasizes object-oriented design. Topics include class
construction, data abstraction, inheritance, overloading, overriding, exceptions,
encapsulation, static classes and polymorphism. Students use an Integrated
Development Environment (IDE) to create applications in Java.
Prerequisite: Completion of CSC 151 with a C or better.
Note: Technology/Lab Fee- $100.
10355 01
TR
12:30pm-2:10pm
B
AR-108
RAHIMI
14664 50
WF
12:30pm-2:10pm
L
LC-206
RAHIMI
CSC 253 - PROGRAMMING III
3 CREDITS
This course emphasizes advanced programming techniques in Java, an object-
oriented programming language. Students will produce console and GUI applications
that interact with files and streams. Advanced programming concepts such as
exception handling, multithreading, layout managers, image animation, and audio will
also be covered.
Prerequisite: Completion of CSC 252 with a C or better.
Note: Technology/Lab Fee $100
10356 01
TR
12pm-1:15pm
B
AR-107
YEUNG
CSC 257 - DATA STRUCTURES
3 CREDITS
Introduction to data structures and algorithms. Topics include lists, stacks, queues,
trees, heaps, graphs, and sorting and searching algorithms including hash coding.
Prerequisite: Eligible for MAT 290 or concurrent enrollment in MAT 195; completion of
CSC 253 with a C or better.
General Education Elective
Note:
Technology/Lab Fee $100
13271 01
MW
10:30am-11:45am
B
AR-108
BLEICHMAN
Dance
DAN 101 - INTRODUCTION TO MODERN DANCE
3 CREDITS
Presents techniques of modern dance, including movement, improvisation,
choreography, and composition. Designed to give beginners a broad perspective, the
course offers instruction in dance history and aspects of dance productions.
General Education Electives: Humanities
Note:
Wear leotards or flexible clothing. Bare feet, jazz shoes, or socks are
acceptable. No outside sneakers (dance sneakers permitted) or street clothes.
11395 50
R
1:30pm-4:15pm
L
LH-201
SLAGLE
DAN 102 - JAZZ DANCE
3 CREDITS
An introduction to the art and technique of jazz dance. Students will increase
flexibility and awareness of body placement and musicality through blues, hip-hop,
and lyrical styles. Consecutive classes will build on previously introduced steps and
vocabulary. Integration of new information will be facilitated through reading and
writing assignment.
General Education Electives: Humanities
Note:
Wear leotards or flexible clothing. Bare feet, jazz shoes, or socks are
acceptable. No outside sneakers (dance sneakers permitted) or street clothes.
Reading materials provided by instructor.
17112 50
M
10:30am-1:15pm
L
LH-201
COBB
DAN 105 - INTRODUCTION TO BALLET
3 CREDITS
This course will introduce the student to the classical art form of dance known as
ballet. This is a lecture and practicum course that will consist of looking at ballet past
and present in its European countries of origin as well as its migration to America. In
the studio, dance students will participate in a typical ballet class starting with barre,
then center work and finally allegro. Throughout the semester students will be
exposed to the basic vocabulary of ballet. They will gain proficiency suitable to
perform this very precise dance form with musicality and grace.
General Education Elective: Humanities
Note: No previous dance experience is necessary.
16504 50
T
1:30pm-4:15pm
L
LH-201
TBA
Dental Assisting
DAS 150 - CLINICAL PRACTICUM II
4 CREDITS
Focuses on the externship experience. Students will gain additional experience in
chairside techniques, dental material manipulation, and patient management at
specialty and general practice dental offices. 18 hour clinical component
Prerequisite: Completion of DAS 100, DAS 102, DAS 103, and DHY 152.
Note: Technology/Lab fee - $100; Open to Dental Assisting students only
10920 50
MTR
8am-5pm
OFF-CAMPUS
BLOY
DAS 151 - DENTAL SCIENCE II
3 CREDITS
A continuation of Dental Science I, providing further information from the medical
sciences as they relate to dentistry. Included in this course are the basic principles
of microbiology, oral pathology, pharmacology, and relative medical emergencies.
Occupational hazards are also discussed. 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: Completion of DAS 101.
10921 50
W
1:30pm-4:30pm
L
LT-215
MCGURN
DAS 152 - DENTAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
2 CREDITS
This course prepares the Dental Assisting student to gain knowledge in front desk
management. Emphasis is placed on the handling of insurance claims, scheduling,
record keeping bookkeeping, and inventory systems. Additional information on
marketing, advertising, and computer office systems will be discussed. Students will
also learn how to design a resume and to prepare for an interview. 2 hour lecture
10923 50
F
8am-10am
L
LT-215
PESA
DAS 153 - PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY
3 CREDITS
Provides an understanding of the concepts and methods used in the practice of
preventive dentistry. Emphasis is placed on the necessity for the dental assistant to
recognize certain oral hygiene needs of each patient and to be able to express those
needs to the patient. Includes current techniques used in caries prevention, such as
coronal polishing, oral hygiene instruction, nutritional counseling, and application of
sealants. Students develop their clinical skills during the laboratory component and
community service. 2 hours lecture/2 hours laboratory
Prerequisite: Completion of DAS 100, DAS 101 and DAS 102.
Note: Open to Dental Assisting students only.
10924 50
W
10:30am-12:30pm
L
LT-215
BLOY
10924
W
8am-10am
L
LT-201
10926 51
W
10:30am-12:30pm
L
LT-215
BLOY
10926
F
10:30am-12:30pm
L
LT-201
14541 52
W
10:30am-12:30pm
L
LT-215
BLOY
14541
W
8am-10am
L
LT-100
M=Monday
T=Tuesday
W=Wednesday
R=Thursday
F=Friday
S=Saturday
B=Bedford
L=Lowell
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