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  • ECON 256: Microeconomics

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    Microeconomics is the study of individual choice, and how that choice is influenced by economic forces. It considers economic reasoning from the viewpoint of the individual. Microeconomics focuses on the pricing policies of firms, households' decisions on what to buy, and how markets allocate resources among alternative ends. Topics include supply and demand elasticities, individual choice and the foundation of supply and demand, production and cost analysis, perfect competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition, and oligopoly strategic pricing, competition in the real world, politics and economics and the case of agricultural markets, microeconomics policy and economic reasoning, government's role in the economy, economic impact on the environment, antitrust and industrial policy the distribution of income, the labor market, non-wage and asset income, international trade restrictions, growth and the microeconomics of developing countries, and socialist economies in transition. 3-0-3 Prerequisite:    ECON255
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  • EDUC 105: Foundations of Education

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    This course is a study of the historic and philosophical antecedents of the American school system and its growth, development, and potential. The PA Dept. of Education requires that all students participating in Field Experience must provide the documentation listed below: https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Clearances/Pages/default.aspx * FBI Federal Criminal History Record (ACT 114) * PA State Police Criminal Record Check (ACT 34) * PA Child Abuse History Clearance (ACT 151) * Mandated and Permissive Reporting in PA Online Training (ACT 31) * Arrest/Convict ion Report and Certification Form (ACT 24) * TB (Tuberculin) skin test 3-0-3
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  • EDUC 201: PAPA Preparation

    1.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    This course is designed to assist students in meeting requirements for admission into Education programs. It provides students in preparing for the Praxis I exam with drills, strategies, and explanations. 1-0-1
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  • EDUC 220: Teaching English Language Learners

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    Course Catalog Description. As the number of English Language Learners (ELLs) continues to grow in our public schools there is an increased need for highly qualified teachers to instruct them. This course will be an introduction into the varied theories and practices of teaching English Language Learners. This course will look at some prominent research in the field of second language acquisition and apply it to strategies and best practices used in Pennsylvania, as well as other parts of the country. This course will give students an overview to support effective instruction of students who have a first language other than English. Prerequisite:    EDUC108, ERCH100, EDUC105
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  • EDUC 230: Introduction to Special Education

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    Students are introduced to a wide range of subject matter, from the history of special education to challenges facing special education. Students will apply research to create active classroom strategies that illustrate an awareness of the concerns of special education. Prerequisite:    EDUC108, EDUC105, or ERCH100
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  • ENGR 120: CAD:Computer Aided Drafting

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    The Computer Aided Design (CAD) course provides a solid foundation that focuses on basic computer aided drafting skills using the latest release of AUTOCAD. Students begin their study with 2-dimensional drawing concepts, continue working with complex entities and finally work on 3-dimensional modeling techniques. Students survey industries that commonly use AUTOCAD along with industry-standard, concepts and techniques. 3-0-3
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  • ENGR 130: Robotics

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    This course is designed around the fundamental understanding of the mechanical, logical and programming systems that make up robots and the development of workplace competencies. The cornerstone of the class involves solving engineering design problems. Students assume the role of project manager/problem solver as they build, program and debug agile robots in remote control and autonomous modes. Arduino microprocessors are used to develop independent embedded system devices. 3-0-3
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  • ENGR 160: Engineering Fundamentals

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    Engineering Fundamentals provides a baseline of engineering and mathematical laws and principles applicable to the engineering profession. The course explores how engineers apply analytical practices and problem solving skills to design, test, fabricate, and maintain engineered products and services that people use every day. Engineering analysis, experimentation, and design are applied to real problems from initial concept to final specifications. Individual and team projects are utilized to reinforce the skills engineers need to successfully implement engineering practices. Project results are evaluated in terms of technical and economic feasibility and social significance. 3-0-3 Prerequisite:    MATH 130 or MATH 155
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  • ENGR 240: Electrical Circuit Analysis

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    This course is designed around the fundamental understanding of electrical circuits. Emphasis is placed on general system principles, basic electronic concepts, and practical applications. Digital and analog theory as well as introduction to circuit design, industrial electronics, basic mechanics, and electrical circuit analysis are studied. 3.0.3 Prerequisites: ENGR 160, MATH 160
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  • ENGR 250: Engineering Mechanics - Statics

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    Statics main topics review basic properties of solids. Students learn the engineering approach to problem solving while working on analysis and design of structural components subject to compression, torsion, bending, and more. The course begins with a discussion of vector algebra and Newtonian mechanics. It then continues with classification and problem solving of systems of forces and their resultants, equilibrium, beams, trusses, friction, center of gravity, and parabolic and catenary cables. Students learn application of principles through real-world problem solving, thus gaining insight from experience. 3.0.3 Prerequisite:    ENGR 160, MATH 160
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