Courses

A course that introduces students to the conventions of poetry, fiction, non-fiction, drama, and film with the goal of developing collegiate-level reading and interpretation skills. Required for English majors. May count for credit in Area C.2.

Introduces the fundamental concepts and procedures necessary for the safe and efficient use of basic machine tools. Topics include: machine shop safety, terminology, use of hand and bench tools, analysis of measurements, part layout, horizontal and vertical band saw setup and operation, drill press setup and operation, and quality control.

This is an introductory course in manual communication systems, including history, descriptions, and cultural considerations. Receptive and expressive sign language skills will be developed. This course will introduce both manually coded English systems and American Sign Language.

An introductory, yet critical examination of the historical development, and paramount economic, legal/policy, ethical, political, and social effects issues concerned with mass media, i.e., books, newspapers, magazines, recordings, radio, movies, television, the internet, public relations, and advertising. Particular attention given to competition, convergence, and mass media's impact on society, as well as society's impact on mass media.

This course is an introduction to mathematical modeling using graphical, numerical, symbolic, and verbal techniques to describe and explore real-world data and phenomena. Emphasis is on the use of elementary functions to investigate and analyze applied problems and questions, supported by the use of appropriate technology, and on effective communications of quantitative concepts and results. For more information on this institution's eCore courses, please see http://www.westga.edu/ecore/

This course provides instruction in principles and concepts of measurement technology. Includes various levels of Metrology, terminology, and definitions of common Metrology terms. Also covers units of measurement, metric, linear, motion, force, temperature, fluid, and electronic measurements.

This course covers the basics of computer terminology, operating systems, input/output devices, file formatting, file management, and overview of software.

This course introduces students to the terms, concepts, procedures, and equipment used in a professional medical laboratory. Topics include: professional ethics and regulatory agencies; laboratory safety, equipment, and techniques; phlebotomy/specimen processing; related lab math, quality control concepts; process improvement; documentation and computer usage; and point of care testing.

An introduction to the modernization process within China from 1500, emphasizing East-West conflict and the emergence of the People's Republic of China.

An introduction to the history of Japan, emphasizing the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, Japanese immigration to the United States, and Japanese-American relations.