ENGL211M - Introduction to Technical Writing This course introduces students to the basic principles and procedures of technical writing in what is popularly known as the "information" or "communications age." It teaches students to focus on the audience's need for useful information and not the writer's own need for creative self-expression. Students will learn to create useful workplace communications (including instructions, proposals, reports, online documents, microblog posts, wikis, and product/service information) for both print and web-based mediums. While the focus is on writing, the development of critical thinking skills is heavily emphasized and forms an important component of the course. Using an audience-centered approach, students will learn the difference between readers and users, and how that affects the writer's approach to researching and presenting information.

ENGL227M - Survey of African American Literature This course will examine the written and oral works produced by African-Americans over their 400-year history and place these works in historical context. Students will read a wide selection of non-fiction and fiction including, but not limited to, slave narratives, poetry, plays, short stories, novel excerpts, and speeches. Students will apply critical thinking skills to the readings supported, when possible, by audio and video presentations. This course contains a strong historical perspective and students will be encouraged to discuss how this literature reflects on the past while relating to current racial issues. Course themes will include identity, authenticity, double-consciousness, passing, and protest. Prerequisites: ENGL 109M or ENGL110M. (Fulfills English or Humanities requirement).

ECE111M - Infant/Toddler Practicum: Nurturing Environments This course is an introductory practicum that includes observation, participation, and teaching in an infant/toddler setting (students choose to take ECE111M OR ECE 112M as their first practicum). The manner in which a “prepared environment” leads to learning through play and stimulating the development of children will be the focus of the course. Students will observe the effects of space, equipment, materials, and relationships upon play, learning, and discovery. Students will plan and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans based on the NH Early Learning Standards. Incorporating and documenting routine care as an integral part of the curriculum will be emphasized. Students will attend a weekly three hour practicum placement at an assigned site as well as a weekly seminar class. Students must pass this course with a C or better to move on to the next practicum course, ECE 202M. Prerequisites: none

PSYC110M - Introduction to Psychology This course is an introduction to various areas of psychology, including scientific investigation and prominent theories. Topics include, but are not limited to, motivation, emotions, personality, physiological foundations of behavior, psychological disorders and therapy, sensation and perception, learning, and human development. Pre-requisite – placement into ENGL110XM or ENGL110M

MATH151M - Intermediate Algebra This course prepares the student for higher level mathematics by covering topics in algebra including exponents, polynomials, factoring, rational expressions and equations, and linear or high- degree equations. Additional topics include solving quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions; composite and inverse functions; systems of linear equations using matrices; and systems of inequalities by graphing. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MATH090M with a “C” or better, satisfactory placement test scores, or permission from the Mathematics Program Coordinator, the Department Chair, or a full time mathematics faculty member.

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.

HSV212M - Interpersonal Dynamics This course provides an awareness and general practice of interactional communication skills expected in a supportive/helping relationship. Supportive communication will be taught through verbal instructions, role-playing activities, videotaping, class discussions, case studies, and peer and self-assessment. Observation and evaluation methods will be incorporated to assess the student’s communication skills. Prerequisites: Placement into ENGL095M and co-requisite HSV111M

HVAC112M - Fundamentals of Refrigeration I Lab Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to solder, silver braze, flare, swag and use specialized refrigeration tools. Students will receive hands-on experience with equipment using manifold gauges, reading pressure/temperature charts, and learning service procedures. Students must be simultaneously enrolled in HVAC111M. Students must have successfully completed or be simultaneously enrolled in HVAC109M and HVAC110M. It is recommended that students have successfully completed or are simultaneously enrolled in HVAC101M.

ADMT135M - Basic Machining Practices An introductory course in machine shop practices introducing students to the basic machines used in industry relating to Advanced Manufacturing. This course is intended to provide the basic concepts of machine tool operation on lathes, millers, power saws, drill presses, hand grinders, and part finishing processes. Course will include part layout, bench work, some simple CNC programming, and processes for producing products using measuring instruments for quality control. Emphasis is placed on shop safety, housekeeping and preventive maintenance. Prerequisite: ADMT115M

GDES124M - Typography Introduces typefaces from an aesthetic and communicative perspective. The history and background of typography is explored, as well as modern typography, to provide an understanding of the language and form of typefaces and letterforms. Weekly assignments will involve solving design problems using type. Course Pre-requisites/Co-requisites: none