CCSN 2007-2008 COURSE CATALOG 261

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

BUS 280B Legal Aspects of

International Business 1-3 (1-3,0,0,0)

An introductory overview of International Law divided into

three week topical sections of related business and legal

aspects designed to emphasize international imports and

exports, treaties and remedies. The student may select all or

one of the sections; one credit per section.

BUS 284B Internship in

International Business

3 (3,0,0,0)

Students in this program will work with experienced busi-

ness people to assist them as well as to learn about interna-

tional activities.

Computer Aided Drafting and Design

CADD 100 Introduction to

Computer Aided Drafting 4 (3,3,0,0)

The student will be introduced to the basic operation of a

CADD workstation using CADD software to produce two

dimensional design drawings.

CADD 105 Intermediate Computer

Aided Drafting

3-4 (3,3,0,0)

This course is a continuation of CADD 100, introducing the

student to the automated features of a CAD workstation,

using AutoCAD software to produce two dimensional

design drawings. Prerequisite: CADD 100.

CADD 110B Technical Sketching

3 (2,3,0,0)

Freehand sketching techniques with emphasis placed on

orthographic, section, auxiliary, pictorial and architectural

applications. Prerequisite: DFT 100.

CADD 200 Advanced Computer Aided

Drafting

3-4 (3,3,0,0)

This course is a continuation of CADD 105, introducing the

student to the 3-D applications of AutoCAD software.

Prerequisite: CADD 105.

CADD 210B CADD Project

3-4 (2,4,0,0)

Project application in a specific discipline. Experience in

creating construction documents for construction or manu-

facturing using a computer-aided drafting workstation.

Prerequisite: CADD 105

CADD 225B Architectural Computer Aided

Drafting and Design I 3-4 (3,3,0,0)

Using AutoCAD software, emphasis is placed on the basic

drawing, editing, text, dimensioning, and block commands.

The projects in this course enable students to study, pro-

duce, and coordinate several different types of drawings and

schedules in order to clearly and precisely communicate

design intent for a residential building. Prerequisite: ADT

104B or CADD 100 or some prior equivalent knowledge of

AutoCAD.

CADD 230B Civil Drafting I

3-4 (3,3,0,0)

An introduction to the terminology, symbols and procedures

used in the civil engineering field. Prerequisite: DFT 100.

CADD 231B Civil Drafting II

3-4 (3,3,0,0)

Civil engineering procedures used in municipal and rural

mapping, roadway plans, earthwork, right-of-way, land

development and utilities. Prerequisite: CADD 230B.

CADD 250 CAD Systems Management 3-4 (3,2,0,0)

Management of computer aided design and drafting work-

stations. Hardware and software selection, backup proce-

dures, office standards, security, latest CADD technology

and office issues will be covered. Prerequisite: CADD 105.

Counseling and Guidance

Personnel Services

CAPS 123 Career Development 1-3 (1-3,0,0,0)

A beginning course in life and career planning. Offered to

assist participant to make informed occupational choices.

Explore abilities, interests, values, aptitudes and occupa-

tional needs to assist in life planning.

CAPS 125B Job Search Techniques 1-3 (1-3,0,0,0)

This course will present techniques for use in the job hunt-

ing process. Résumé writing, research strategies, skills

identification plus practice interview techniques will be uti-

lized. May be repeated 3 times.

CAPS 126B Parenting Skills

1-3 (1-3,0,0,0)

This course meets the need of CCSN students who are sin-

gle parents, blended families and many times for local and

federal requirements in divorce mediation. May be repeated

up to a maximum of 3 credits.)

CAPS 127 College Success for

Hispanic Leaders

2 (2,0,0,0)

The goal of this course is to close the gap between the col-

lege completion rates of Hispanics compared to non-

Hispanics. Problems unique to Hispanic student achievement

will be covered including study skills techniques, short and

long term college planning, self-discovery and development

of cross-cultural competency in leadership style.

CAPS 129B Assertiveness Techniques 1-3 (1-3,0,0,0)

This class will explain the difference between passive,

aggressive and assertive actions and help the student to gain

self-esteem and confidence when communicating with oth-

ers. May be repeated up to a maximum of 3 credits.

CAPS 130 Stress Management

Techniques

1-3 (1-3,0,0,0)

Surveys personal lifestyles to identify areas of handling

stress and tension that occurs in daily life. Techniques will

be taught that will help to cope with anxiety producing situ-

ations. May be repeated up to a maximum of 3 credits.)