emotional and social development, and methods of child study and practical implications. Upon completion, students will be able to use knowledge of how young children differ in development and approaches to learning to provide opportunities that supports physical, social, emotional, language, cognitive, and aesthetic development. PSY 210 or PSY 211 may be used as a suitable substitute for this course for AAT and AAS degree programs at the discretion of the college. 3 Credit Hours CHD 202 CHILDREN’S CREATIVE EXPERIENCE Prerequisite: As required by the college This course focuses on fostering creativity in preschool children and developing a creative attitude in teachers. Topics include selecting and developing creative experiences in language arts, music, art, science, math and movement with observation and participation with young children required. On completion, student will be able to select and implement creative and age-appropriate experiences for young children. 3 Credit Hours CHD 203 CHILDREN’S LITERATURE AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT Prerequisite: As required by the college This course surveys appropriate literature and language arts activities designed to enhance young children's speaking, listening, pre-reading and writing skills. Emphasis is placed on developmental appropriateness as related to language. Upon completion, students should be able to create, evaluate and demonstrate activities which support a language-rich environment for young children. 1-3 Credit Hours CHD 204 METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR TEACHING CHILDREN Prerequisite: As required by the college This course introduces basic methods and materials used in teaching young children. Emphasis is placed on students compiling a professional resource file of activities used for teaching math, language arts, science, and social studies concepts. Upon completion students will be able to demonstrate basic methods of creating learning experiences using developmental appropriate techniques, materials, and realistic expectations, including infant and toddler and pre-school. Course includes observations of young children in a variety of childcare environments. NOTE: CGM must teach this as a 2-1-3 configuration of theory/lab hours. 3 Credit Hours CHD 205 PROGRAM PLANNING FOR EDUCATING YOUNG CHILDREN Prerequisite: As required by the college This course provides students with knowledge to develop programs for early child development. Specific content includes a review of child development concepts and program contents. Upon completion students will be able to develop and evaluate effective programs for the education of young children. 3 Credit Hours CHD 206 CHILDREN’S HEALTH AND SAFETY Prerequisite: As required by the college This course introduces basic health, nutrition and safety management practices for young children. Emphasis is placed on how to set up and maintaining safe, healthy environments for young children including specific procedures for infants and toddlers and procedures regarding childhood illnesses and communicable diseases. 3 Credit Hours CHD 208 ADMINISTRATION OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS Prerequisite: As required by the college This course includes appropriate administrative policies and procedures relevant to preschool programs. Topics include local, state,
CHM 112 COLLEGE CHEMISTRY II Prerequisite: CHM 111 (College Chemistry I) and MTH 112 (Precalculus Algebra) This is the second course in a two-semester sequence designed primarily for the science and engineering student who is expected to have a strong background in mathematics. Topics in this course include chemical kinetics, chemical equilibria, acids and bases, ionic equilibria of weak electrolytes, solubility product principle, chemical thermodynamics, electrochemistry, oxidation-reduction, nuclear chemistry, an introduction to organic chemistry and biochemistry, atmospheric chemistry, and selected topics in descriptive chemistry including the metals, nonmetals, semi-metals, coordination compounds, transition compounds, and post-transition compounds. Laboratory is required. 4 Credit Hours.
CHM 221 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I Prerequisite: CHM 112 (College Chemistry II)
This is the first course in a two-semester sequence. Topics in this course include nomenclature, structure, physical and chemical properties, synthesis, and typical reactions for aliphatic, alicyclic, and aromatic compounds with special emphasis on reaction mechanisms, spectroscopy, and stereochemistry. Laboratory is required and will include the synthesis and confirmation of representative organic compounds with emphasis on basic techniques. 4 Credit Hours.
CHM 222 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II Prerequisite: CHM 221 (Organic Chemistry I).
This is the second course in a two-semester sequence. Topics in this course include nomenclature, structure, physical and chemical properties, synthesis, and typical reactions for aliphatic, alicyclic, aromatic, and biological compounds, polymers and their derivatives, with special emphasis on reaction mechanisms, spectroscopy, and stereochemistry. Laboratory is required and will include the synthesis and confirmation of representative organic compounds with emphasis on basic techniques. 4 Credit Hours.
CHM 250 DIRECTED STUDIES IN CHEMISTRY Prerequisite: As required by the college .
This course is designed for independent study in specific areas of chemistry chosen in consultation with a faculty member and carried out under faculty supervision. This course may be repeated three (3) times for credit. 1-3 Credit Hours
CHILD DEVELOPMENT (CHD)
CHD 100 INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN Prerequisite: As required by the college This course introduces students to the child education and care profession. It is designed to increase understanding of the basic concepts of child development and the developmental characteristics of children from birth through age 8/9 years, including infant and toddler and pre-school years. This course is the foundation for planning appropriate activities for children and establishing appropriate expectations of young children. This class also offers an opportunity to study the developmental domains (social, emotional, cognitive/language and physical). Course includes observations of the young child in early childhood settings. 1-3 Credit Hours CHD 201 CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES Prerequisite: As required by the college This course is a systematic study of child growth and development from conception through early childhood, with focus on infant and toddler. Emphasis is on principles underlying physical, mental,
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