CIS126M - Programming with Python Python is an object oriented programming language that is simplistic yet has great capabilities. This class will focus on instructing students to harness the full power of Python to write exceptionally robust, efficient, maintainable, and well-performing code.

PHYS105M - Astronomy I Starting with a survey of the night sky and the daily motions of the stars and planets, this course surveys our current understanding of the Universe. It traces the development of the tools of the modern astronomer and how those tools have led to out theories of the solar system, the life cycle of stars, the formation of elements, the formation of galaxies and the evolution of the universe. Prerequisite: MATH090M or high school Algebra with a grade of “C” or better.

TCHE100M - Child and Adolescent Development This class provides an introduction to the fundamentals of physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development, from the prenatal period through adolescence, with an emphasis on children grades K- 12. Various contemporary psychological perspectives and theories on human development will be introduced and discussed. Practical application of theory and concepts to classroom and recreational settings will be emphasized. 10 – 15 hours of observation of children and adolescents will be required. Prerequisites: none

HFIT213M - Resistance Training

ETEC210M - Electrical and Electronic Motor Controls This course will provide in-depth coverage of the theory and operation of AC and DC motor and generator controls and control systems. Subject matter will include generator starting and stopping, and synchronization controls. Motor starting, reversing, and braking controls as well as motor drive systems will also be covered. Solid-state theory will be introduced. Theory and applications for electronic devices and control systems will be presented in the classroom and lab. The material presented in this course satisfies NH Electrical Apprentice training requirements. Laboratory work will reinforce and promote the application of theoretical concepts. Prerequisites: ETEC150M or Permission of Program Coordinator or Department Chair.

ECE250M - Childcare Administration and Management This course is designed to provide an overview of the skills and techniques required to effectively manage early care and education programs. Topics include program philosophy, policies and procedures, business planning, personnel and fiscal management, and NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct. Students explore diverse programs available to the community and examine state and federal licensing regulations, as well as national accreditation standards. Students critically analyze the degree to which financial issues of marketing, accounting, and funding affect the management of the center or family childcare home. In addition, students identify components of a healthy organization that manages people and resources in a positive, supportive manner. This course is required by NH State licensing rules for center directors. Prerequisite: ECE 100M and ECE 104M or Permission of the instructor

BUS210M - Business Communications Effective communication is the lifeblood of the organization and the foundation of a successful business career. The potential business professional must master the methods and techniques necessary to utilize facts, make inferences, understand communication strategies, create logical presentations, and develop critical skills in listening, speaking, and writing. The potential business professional must also understand nonverbal, visual, and mass communication. This course helps students polish their business-communication skills by teaching them how to create an error-free electronic portfolio, which will provide students with a job-search tool. The course emphasizes proper business formatting, along with other communication activities and the communication process as it relates to business. Prerequisite: ENGL110M or ENGL110XM and BUS114M.

ARTS207M - Professional Practice for Fine Arts and Illustration

MATH171M - Pre-Calculus This course focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary for study of Calculus. Students will study: logarithmic; exponential and trigonometric functions; complex numbers, conic sections and analytic trigonometry; determine and write linear equations in several forms; explain graph functions using symmetry tests; recognize and graph functions including quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions; use function transformation techniques; perform composition and arithmetic operations of functions; find and graph inverses of functions; use properties of logarithms. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement test scores as defined by mathematics faculty, MATH155M with a grade of “C” or better, or permissions of the instructor. Offered every semester.

HVAC230M - Gas Equipment Installation and Service Theory An in depth study of placing propane and natural gas utilization equipment into service while controlling gas/air mixtures for proper combustion. Gas equipment installations including; clearance to combustibles, combustion, dilution, and ventilation air requirements to determine if a space is confined or unconfined. Gas equipment venting including; venting categories, vent materials, vent sizing and clearances. Troubleshooting electrical circuits and control devices while measuring electrical quantities using an electrical meter. Identifying operating characteristics and components of common sensing devices will be covered. Gas pressure measurements including supply and appliance burner pressure detection will be discussed. Ignition safety systems including the 100 percent pilot safety shut-off and other electronic safety shut off devices will be studied. Flue gas analysis and carbon monoxide detection will be included. National Fuel Gas Code as it relates to the above topics is also emphasized. Prerequisite or corequisite: HVAC134M, HVAC135M.