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  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: THE 2902 or permission of department chair Under supervision of the technical director of the theatre, students independently study a special topic in advanced play production. Students will produce a written paper, scene, actor's role, costume design, set design, lighting plot, or a stage production book. Offered irregularly. Course fee: $75.00
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: DOT card/valid driver's license; TRA 1010L taken in the same or a previous semester; plus permission of department chair Participants prepare to take the written portion of the Maryland Commercial Vehicle exam. Specific topical areas of learning include general knowledge, air brakes, combinations, double/triple trailers, tanker trailers, and hazardous materials handling. Through demonstration, participants are given an orientation to vehicle equipment, coupling and uncoupling the trailer to and from the tractor, and safety considerations when putting the vehicle in motion. Driver qualifications and employment preparation are also discussed. Offered days and weekends. Course fee: $355.00
  • 1.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: DOT card/valid CDL Learner's Permit; TRA 1010 taken in the same or a previous semester; plus permission of department chair In this lab course, participants successfully earning their Commercial Driver's License Learner's Permit develop skillsin proper shifting of 9- and 10-speed transmissions, straightline backing, sight and blind-side parking, and docking the vehicle. Offered days and weekends. Course fee: $312.00
  • 2.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: TRA 1010 and TRA 1010L; plus permission of department chair Participants in this course learn about Maryland state and federal motor vehicle traffic laws and regulations and how they impact the driver of commercial vehicles. Demonstration of the ability to drive safely and within the laws and regulations (i.e., weight laws, speed limits, filing permits) is required. Hours of service regulations and the impact of excessive hours on driver fatigue are emphasized. Math problems commonly found in the truck driving profession, such as fractions, decimals, and percentages, are learned through lecture, review, and student demonstrations. Students are required to maintain a driver's daily log throughout this course as a way to demonstrate these skills. Practice exercises include completion of driver's daily log and post- and pre-trip vehicle condition reports (VCRs). Offered days and weekends. Course fee: $355.00
  • 2.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: TRA 1010 and TRA 1010L; plus permission of department chair Following Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration guidelines, students learn how to conduct proper pre-trip inspections. A report is generated that will minimally list references to defects found in brake systems, steering mechanisms, lighting devices and reflectors, tires, horn, windshield wipers, rearvision mirrors, coupling devices, wheels and rims, and emergency equipment. Students also demonstrate their understanding of the required steps to make minor repairs to equipment. Offered days and weekends. Course fee: $355.00
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: TRA 1010 and TRA 1010L; DOT card/CDL Learner's Permit; TRA 2010L taken in the same or a previous semester; plus permission of department chair Participants learn about "sharing the road" with passengervehicles and how to handle emergency maneuvers. Emphasis is placed on considerations when driving a tractor-trailer in various traffic situations, such as light, medium and heavy traffic, on bridges and steep grades, and during inclement weather. Instructors demonstrate these skills with the student as a passenger. Hazardous materials certification training is included in this course. Offered days and weekends. Course fee: $355.00
  • 1.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: TRA 1010 and TRA 1010L; DOT card/CDL Learner's Permit; TRA 2010 taken in the same or a previous semester; plus permission of department chair Through one-on-one lab exercises, students demonstrate skills learned in TRA 2010. Skills demonstrations include techniques for safely driving in various traffic patterns, driving over bridges, successfully executing right- and left-hand turns, handling steep grades, and night driving. Offered days and weekends. Course fee: $312.00
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: TRA 1030, TRA 1050, TRA 2010, TRA 2010L; plus permission of department chair Cooperative education allows students to combine academic study with on-the-job experience by working on paid training assignments coordinated by departmental faculty. The major objective of cooperative education is the application of classroom theory in a work environment. This course is intended for students who are pursuing a certificate in commercial transportation. Grading in this course is pass or fail. Offered days and weekends. Course fee: $50.00
  • 1.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: none Students learn and apply the basic rules, skills and strategies of two or three of the following: archery, badminton, basketball, golf, softball, tennis, and volleyball. Selection is based on class size and weather. Offered irregularly. Course fee: $30.00
  • 1.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: none Students learn the freestyle and are introduced to the elementary backstroke and the sidestroke. They also learn basic water safety and rescue skills. Upon completion, students should be able to perform all skills in deep water. Credit for this course may be earned through departmental examination. Course fee: $25.00
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