ENGL110XM - College Composition I - Corequisite College Composition I introduces students to the practice of academic writing and research. A review of critical reading and thinking skills is included as an essential foundation to academic understanding and inquiry. Students conduct intensive research on a contemporary problem, grounding themselves in its context, causes, and possible solutions to produce a documented Central Course Essay. Research methods covered include locating, integrating, and citing source materials as well as appropriate use of quotes, paraphrases, and summaries. Basic information literacy skills such as evaluating sources for credibility and identifying mis/dis/mal-information, particularly in online materials, are emphasized. Writing is approached as an iterative process that engages various stages and employs a variety of rhetorical approaches to produce a polished final essay. Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL 110XM or completion of ENGL 095M with a grade of C or better. College Composition I – Corequisite provides additional support to students who need to build stronger foundational skills through mandatory additional class time. Corequisite support may be any combination of additional instruction; application of reading, writing, and research skills; and one-on-one support from the instructor.

ROBO210M - Robotic Processes This course covers the knowledge and skills that an operator, technician, engineer or programmer needs to set up and program a robot. Recommended safety procedures are integrated into all training exercises. There are lectures, demonstrations, and a series of lab exercises designed to reinforce what the student has learned. Prerequisites: ADMT 112M

ACCT100M - Bookkeeping for Small Business This hands-on class teaches students the bookkeeping required for a small business. Basic accounting is taught using Quick Books software. A semester-long practice case gives students the opportunity to input routine transactions and prepare monthly financials for a small business. Topics covered are sales, receivables, uncollectible accounts, payables, inventory, payroll, general ledger, depreciation, cash management, monthly bank reconciliations, and financial-statement reporting. Students learn how to compute payroll, prepare payroll checks, and prepare federal and state payroll reports. Students also learn how to start up a business, file the necessary paperwork at the federal and state levels, and obtain a general knowledge of a schedule C for individual tax reporting purposes. Different forms of businesses are reviewed, with emphasis on bookkeeping for a sole proprietorship. Proper insurance coverage is also reviewed to include business liability and workers compensation insurance.Note: This class cannot be taken by accounting majors as part of their Accounting degree or Accounting certificate program.

ARTS205M - Digital Illustration This course concentrates on merging traditional drawing and art-making techniques with Photoshop. The instructor will mentor students through the use of utilizing this industry-standard, digital program as a tool for enhancing the concept design, research, and ideation processes of the illustrator. Students will gain an understanding on how to use many of Photoshop’s assets as drawing and painting tools. (Fulfills Fine Art requirement) Prerequisites: ARTS100M and ARTS105m

ETEC146M - Commercial Driver Training Behind the Wheel Range ETEC146M is a hands-on, comprehensive lab study where a student will learn and practice the physical operation of Class A, Commercial Motor Vehicle, Behind-the-Wheel “Range” skills and knowledge. A focus on the safe, legal, and professional operation of a variety of vehicles for which commercial licensure is a prerequisite. This course also focuses on the skills and behavioral characteristics of a professional commercial driver. Specific instructions are provided to prepare students for learner’s permit testing. The course also covers preparation and the study for additional endorsements. Prerequisite: ETEC145M, Commercial Driver Training Theory.

WELD111M - Gas and Arc Welding Lab At the successful completion of this course, each student will be able to: (1) safely utilize oxy-fuel cutting equipment to cut shapes and prepare material for welding; (2) safety utilize oxy-fuel welding equipment to weld various mild steel joints in the four welding positions; (3) safely utilize arc welding equipment to weld various mild steel joints in the four welding positions; (4) safely use oxy-fuel equipment for braze welding, brazing, soldering, and fusion welding of the most widely used types of metals.

ETEC160M - Commercial and Industrial Wiring This course presents comprehensive coverage of the requirements and methods for wiring commercial and industrial installations. The subject matter will include interpretation and analysis of electrical schematics, load calculations, equipment types and applications, special occupancies, special equipment, and special conditions as they relate to these installation types. The National Electrical Code will be an integral part of this course. The material presented in this course satisfies NH Electrical Apprentice training requirements. Laboratory work will reinforce and promote the application of theoretical concepts. Prerequisites: ETEC120M and MATH135M, or permission of Program Coordinator. Corequisite: MATH151M

ENGL214M - Creative Non-Fiction In this course students are introduced to the fourth genre of writing, creative nonfiction. Students learn to incorporate the techniques of fiction such as scenes, dialog, descriptions, and conflict/resolution into original pieces of nonfiction. Drawing on course readings for essay models and idea development, students produce creative nonfiction works such as the personal essay, the memoir, nature and science writing, and literary journalism. Peer review and instructor feedback constitute a significant component of the course. Prerequisite: ENGL 109M or ENGL110M. (Fulfills English or Humanities requirement.)