CS 140 - Introduction to Computers
This course introduces computer concepts, terminology, and applications to enable students to use computers in their environment and career. This class will feature lectures, written assignments, and demonstrations of computer concepts. The lab will concentrate on hands-on computer lab projects using the dominant Windows operating system and Office applications. Software will include Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Internet browsers. Students will be introduced to the structure and use of personal computer hardware, peripherals, comparison of popular operating systems, recent history of technology and some ethical implications. 3:0:3
 

Instructor Leo Christopherson's comments:

This course can be taken by students who know almost nothing about operating a computer; it’s an introduction to computers.

BUT ALSO, this course is of value to those of you who use computers every day. I have yet to find a student who knows a lot about all the different topics involved in CS 140. We cover (at a beginning level) just about all of the areas of importance: the internet; application software; system software; hardware; telecommunications; files and data; and the interaction of this technology with our society and its effect on our future.

As one of those game programmers from back in the “Golden Age” of 8-bit programming (TRS-80 and Apple, or otherwise known as Trash-80 and Crapple) I can offer a unique personal perspective to the material. For example, I like to illustrate some of the ethical implications of technology with short Science Fiction stories.

Each evening is a 2-part experience: the first couple hours we work with the many topics mentioned above; the second half of the evening is devoted to individualized study of the four MS Office applications: WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint, and ACCESS.

By the way, CS 140 is a requirement for degrees in the following majors:
Computer Science,
        Criminal Justice Administration,
                Management,
                        Accounting,
                                Computer Information Systems,
                                         Marketing,
                                                 Health Care,
                                                        Human Resources,
                                     and Social Psychology.
 

CS 225 - Programming Concepts.
This course continues the development of the programming and problem solving skills introduced in CS 219. Programming concepts will be put into practice by using C++ for programming projects. Since C++ is so similar to Java and since students should already know Java from their prerequisite courses, this course will cover C++ basics (control constructs, operators, data types, functions) very quickly. More time will be spent on those features of C++ that differ from Java. For example, more time will be spent on pointers, object-oriented programming techniques, and operator overloading. 3:0:3
 

Instructor Leo Christopherson's comments:

CS 225 is for students who have already had a start into programming. The programming language here is C++. If you have studied Java, Alice or BASIC programming (for example CS 151 or CS 144) and are familiar with the concepts involved there, you will find much of CS 225 to be a review of those concepts as they are implemented in C++. C++ is rather like Java in structure. You will also become familiar with MS Visual Studio which is used by many professional programmers.

The C++ language is a very powerful and versatile language. Many important applications, including computer games, are written in this language. It is my personal  first choice to program with.

CS 225 is a requirement for a degree in Computer Science.
 

CS 321 - Web Programming I
This course provides an introduction to the various languages, tools, and programming techniques used to program on the World Wide Web. The fundamentals of client-server programming will be emphasized. These topics will be covered: XHTML, cascading style sheets, Dynamic HTML, JavaScript, applets. Due to the particularly dynamic nature of the Web environment, course content will change as appropriate. 3:0:3
 

Instructor Timothy Haight's comments:

Have you ever thought that everyone and their dog has their own website but you? Have you ever wanted to start your own online business, but don't know the first thing about building a website? Then CS321 - Web Programming I is for you. This course is the first of two courses designed to teach you how to create a website. This first course teaches you the basics, including HTML, JavaScript, XML, and Java programming.
 

EC 142 - Principles of Microeconomics
A study of the market mechanism and the organization of production and distribution activities in society. A major focus is on the determination of prices of goods and factors of production. Analysis of the firm as the main institution in the market. 3:0:3
 

Instructor James McHan's comments:

Did you ever wonder why two espresso stands across the street from each other charge two different prices for the same drink, and both have plenty of customers? You, the consumer, determine which businesses are successful and which are unsuccessful. Learn to influence prices and get the most for your hard earned dollar.
 

EN 105 - Writing Strategies and Concepts
The course involves students in various modes of writing while exploring contemporary issues. It also helps strengthen their ability to think critically, read and listen intelligently, and write clearly and retrieval and writing a research paper. 3:0:3
 

Instructor Janiara Johnson's comments:

Join me as I utilize the Band-Aid approach to basic college writing - if we do it quickly enough, it won't hurt so bad! This course will prepare you for the rigors of college essay writing, as well as improve your grammar and syntax skills, all in one night a week.  We will look at what it takes to be thoughtful readers, then apply those analytical reading techniques to writing in order to create graceful and well-written essays with none of the mystery, but all of the glamour.   I look forward to seeing you there!
 

HI 320 - Ancient Greeks & the Classical Tradition
A style of art, literature and life, classicism in ancient Greece promoted balance and harmony as the goal of life. Harmony is seen against the strife created by conflicting claims of individuals, families, gods and states. The course traces the influence of classicism on later eras of Western history, particularly on the Enlightenment in Europe and America, and suggests the power of the classical ideal today. 3:0:3
 

Instructor Dr. Catharine Roth's comments:

What is so great about the Greeks? Why should we be interested in dead white men?

Why do we have an Achilles tendon and an Oedipus complex? Where did democracy come from – and tyranny? Who first raised the big questions of European philosophy? Who invented comedy and tragedy? How did Western art and science begin?

Explore these and other topics with an instructor who studied the Classics at Harvard and taught in the Classics Department at the University of Washington.
 

MA 105 - Intro to College Mathematics
The course objective is to improve basic mathematical skills through a systematic application of these skills to contemporary problems. Topics considered include: various applications from consumer mathematics, tables and graphs, systems of measure. 3:0:3
 

Instructor: John Wilcox

MA105 College Math. Spring 2, Thursday Evening.  This is an important class that all students should take prior to any classes that involve calculations---not only Math classes, but also Accounting, Statistics and Economics.  Many students avoid MA 105 because they think it is too easy, and then they struggle in other related classes, while those that have had MA 105 breeze through these classes.
 

MA 131 - College Algebra
Fundamentals of basic algebra. Topics include: the real number system, basic operations of algebra, linear and quadratic equations, inequalities and functions, and graphs. Additional topics may include exponents and logarithms, fundamental techniques of counting. 3:0:3
 

Instructor Lanny Burrill's comments:

One of the first courses you should take is that Math course that scares you to death.  Cut this mountain down to size and then that seemingly impossible goal of a college degree becomes possible.  Get it out of the way, and everything else is down hill.  And it really is not as difficult as you have imagined.  In my class, over 95 % of the hundreds of our Fairchild students who have taken this course completed it successfully.  MA 131 is that Algebra course that all colleges and universities require for their Bachelors Degree programs.
Check with someone else in your unit to see if you need MA 105, or ask Tammy or the instructor, Lanny Burrill 838-4293.
 

MG 260 - Business Law I
Introduction to the law: contracts, agency, employment, and negotiable instruments; comparison of social responsibility and legal aspects of selected issues. 3:0:3
 

Instructor Hugh Kelly's comments:

Wherever you are headed in YOUR CAREER, an understanding of BUSINESS LAW is essential for SUCCESS.  

This course is the first in a two-part business law course that reviews the American legal system, common law and its development, organizational structures, and the regulatory environment pertinent to business. This course critically examines contracts, business ethics, business associations (agency, partnerships, and corporations) and business regulations. 

This is a must attend course for all students in a competitive market.

For further information, please contact Hugh Kelly at 509-939-6513
 

MG 420 - Labor Relations
Consideration of the development, legal environment, and current problems of the industrial relations system. Emphasis is placed upon the historical evolution of both the union movement and the legislative system that shapes its activities. 3:0:3
 

Instructor: John Glomski
 

PH 223 - Modern Philosophy
A survey of select figures in 16th-18th century European philosophy (e.g., Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Hobbes, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, Kant) and how they have shaped modern scientific, religious, ethical and political thought. 3:0:3
 

Instructor: Kathleen Alexander
 

PS 302 - Tests and Measurements
An introduction to the uses of psychological tests and to the techniques of test construction and evaluation. Topics include: a survey of common tests in the areas of general classification, differential testing of abilities and measurement of personality characteristics. 3:0:3
 

Instructor Dr. Michelle Ambrose's comments:

Course Description:  Are you a genius?  Can a test tell you about your personality?  Is the SAT a good predictor of your educational abilities?  This course will provide you an in depth overview on the most widely used psychological assessment measures and answer some of these questions.  The student will learn the basics of test construction in addition to learning how to apply psychological tests to various populations in a variety of settings.  The student will be exposed to a variety of tests and measures, including instruments that assess intelligence, abilities, and personality factors.
 

PS/SO 305- Behavioral Research Methods
An application of the scientific methods to social science with the focus on hypothesis formulation, research design, data collection, and data analysis. Replication of research studies or completion of research project, or both. 3:0:3.
 

Instructor: Charles Tillman

This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of our scientific methods.  Taking this course will help a person understand not only how science works, but basically how to think.  The class will not only allow one to judge the quality of information in virtually any discipline, but also enables the student to gather and use data more efficiently.
 

RE 325 - The New Testament
An introduction to the New Testament, a collection of writings assembled by the early Christian church as the second volume of scripture. The course will explore how, in gospels, historical narratives, and letters to faith communities, the New Testament tells the story of Jesus’ life and death, and will examine its impact on the expanding community of those who believed Jesus to be the Christ. This course will examine the content, development and narrative unity of the New Testament, with particular focus on contemporary interpretations and understandings of the text. 3:0:3
 

Instructor: Clifford Evans

You may have wondered what it was really like to live in the time of Jesus and hear his words first hand. You might have questions about why there are so many different descriptions of Jesus' words and life in the New Testament. You might want to delve into "scripture" in a more informed and comprehensive way. Or - you may just be curious - what was Jesus really like and what did he actually say and do? You are not alone!
Thousands of scholars around the world have grappled with these and many other fascinating and mysterious questions that have puzzled believers and non-believers alike for centuries. This class can open new vistas of understanding about the time in which Jesus lived and what the experiences of the early church and its followers were like. This course is not for the faint of heart or lukewarm inquirer. Be prepared to throw out preconceptions and find new veins of precious knowledge and tools to dig for more! This is not Sunday school, but a serious academic study that will, in the words of one former student - "never allow (you) to read the New Testament the same way again!"
 

A recent news item(?):

NEW YORK -- A public school teacher was arrested today at John F. Kennedy International Airport as he attempted to board a flight while in possession of a ruler, a protractor, a set square, a slide rule, and a calculator.

At a morning press conference, The Justice Department said it believes the man is a member of the notorious Al-gebra movement. It did not identify the man, who has been charged by the FBI with carrying weapons of math instruction (or WMI's ).

"Al-gebra is a problem for us," the department said. "They desire solutions by means and extremes, and sometimes go off on tangents in search of absolute values.

They use secret code names like 'x' and 'y' and refer to themselves as 'unknowns', but we have determined they belong to a common denominator of the axis of medieval with coordinates in every country.

As the Greek philanderer Isosceles used to say, 'There are 3 sides to every triangle'."

When asked to comment on the arrest, a high ranking individual in the Executive Branch said, "If God had wanted us to have better weapons of math instruction, He would have given us more fingers and toes."

White House officials told reporters they could not recall ever issuing a more intelligent or profound statement.