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  • DFT 208: Product Design

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    Introduces methods of designing a finished product or a simple machine. Student applies the basic design fundamentals and computations needed to produce a product. Prerequisite(s): EGR 101 or DFT 112
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  • DFT 258: AutoCAD

    4.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    AutoCAD teaches students to draw, edit, dimension and plot 2-D machine drawings with AutoCAD software. Basic operating features and file management functions of Microsoft Windows will also be taught in the course.
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  • DFT 266: 3D Solid Modeling I (Inventor, Basics)

    4.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course introduces the student to the operation of a 3-Dimensional feature-based parametric solid modeling computer software. Students will create 3D model parts, detailed engineering drawings of solid model parts and assemblies of solid parts. Creation of sheet metal parts and drawings will also be covered. The latest version of Autodesk Inventor solid modeling software will be the primary training platform for this course forlecture and lab assignments.
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  • DFT 267: 3D Solid Modeling II (Inventor Advanced, SolidWorks Intro)

    4.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    A continuation of DFT 266, 3D Solid Modeling I. This course covers advanced part and assembly modeling. Students will develop advanced skills of model analysis, freeform modeling, embossing, animation, rendering, and weldments. The latest version of Autodesk Inventor solid modeling software will be the primary training platform for this course for lecture and lab assignments. Solidworks solid modeling software will also be introduced. Prerequisite(s): DFT 266
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  • ECE 155: Intro to Early Childhood Education

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course is an introduction to the field of early childhood education, with focuses on professionalism and cultural competence. It provides an overview of the history, knowledge base, and mission of the ECE profession in the United States and addresses the broader contexts and challenges impacting the field. The course emphasizes asset-based theories and funds of knowledge as a foundation for effective teaching and learning. Developmentally appropriate practice is introduced as central to professionalism and education. The course requires observations at an approved early childcare site. This course fulfills the prerequisite for ECE 166 and ECE 255.
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  • ECE 156: Infant & Toddler Development

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    The course provides an overview of infant and toddler development from birth through 48 months, as grounded in culturally responsive and sustaining practices. The course explores development related to physical growth, neurological and cognitive development, motor skills, language acquisition, social-emotional competencies. Culturally relevant approaches are emphasized, including inclusive environments, authentic family engagement, and play-based, experiential learning. The course explores the role of epigenetics and how access to resources impacts outcomes. The course covers infant and toddler mental health and a trauma-informed approach to support all learners. This course requires observations at a licensed child-care site. This course fulfills the corequisite for ECE 283.
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  • ECE 157: Child Growth & Development

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course provides an overview of development from 4-9 years, grounded in developmentally appropriate practices and culturally responsive practices. The course explores development related to physical growth, neurological and cognitive development, motor skills, language acquisition, and social-emotional competencies. The course examines historical and modern theories, and their application and relevance to development. Developmentally appropriate approaches to learning are emphasized, including inclusive environments, authentic family engagement, and play-based, experiential learning in formal and informal education systems. The course covers mental health and a trauma-informed approach to support all learners. Professionalism practices, including communication strategies with diverse families are emphasized. This course requires observations at a licensed child-care site.
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  • ECE 165: Family and Society

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course explores cultural and social variables relevant to effective engagement with families and caregivers. Funds of knowledge and Bronfenbrenner's Theory are discussed as ways to understand family processes and support engagement from an asset-based framework. Changing conceptions of family, family structure, and parenting across culture and social class are introduced as ways to understand families. The course introduces the concepts of structural poverty, childhood trauma, explores the impacts of toxic stress on families and children. Through this course, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to engage with diverse families respectfully and reciprocally. This course requires field experience working with families and in community settings.
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  • ECE 166: Early Childhood Language and Literacy

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course examines asset-based theories of language and literacy development. Funds of knowledge are utilized as a base for centering children's, families', and communities' language practices to support development. Strategies to promote speaking, listening, reading and writing are explored along with materials to foster language and literacy development for children birth to age 9, with an emphasis on the preschool years. The course explores incorporating literacy across learning experiences, settings, and content areas. This course requires observations at a licensed child-care site. This course fulfills a part of the prerequisite for ECE 284 Early Childhood Education Practicum.
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  • ECE 167: Creative Experiences

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course focuses on the important role of creativity for children's development emphasizing culturally inclusive and equitable learning environments. The course explores how to craft a developmentally appropriate curriculum that honors the backgrounds and experiences of learners. Learners recognize the value of incorporating art, fine art, play, technology, music, creative dramatics, and literacy in the classroom from dominant and marginalized creators. This course requires observations at a licensed childcare site.
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