Development of English reading and writing skills that support a successful job search for non-native English-speaking students. Emphasis is on the language required to use online job search tools, find and analyze job descriptions, and create professional resumes and cover letters that closely fit specific jobs. This is the first of two courses in the ESL job search series.
Development of ESL literacy listening and speaking skills, pre-reading and pre-writing skills. Orientation to classroom procedures.
Low intermediate 6 language skills in an abridged course. Participation in discussions on career, social, and academic topics. Comprehension of adapted and some authentic narrative and informational texts. Development of clearly organized paragraphs.
Intermediate-level ESL communication skills, including vocabulary, grammar, correspondence, and charts and graphs. Development of keyboarding skills for speed and accuracy for English communication.
Beginning-level ESL language skills, including vocabulary and grammar. Development of keyboarding skills for speed and accuracy for English communication.
Advanced techniques of dental radiography, anatomical landmarks, dental anatomy pertaining to dental radiography, exposure and processing faults. Emphasis is on evaluation of the quality of the films both intra and extra oral. Experiences in exposing full mouth radiographs for diagnosis by dentists. Processing and maintaining automatic processors. Knowledge of panoramic & digital techniques and other related radiographic equipment. Lab Fee is required.
Basic principles of radiography, history, protection, and safety guidelines. Physics and biological effects of radiation, for the patient's and operator's protection and comfort. Types of receptors, exposure and autoprocessing techniques on manikins. Composition and preparation of solutions. The relationship of dental anatomy and facial structures to the exposure and mounting of relationship of dental anatomy and facial structures to the exposure and mounting of films. Lab Fee is required.
High intermediate 8 language skills in an abridged course. Extended communication on a range of academic, social, and career-related topics. Comprehension of a variety of adapted and authentic literary and informational texts. Development of multiple-paragraph texts in various genres.
Introduction to computers for intermediate-level ESL students. Overview of English terminology used in computer and digital applications: word processing software, the internet, email, spreadsheets, and digital platforms. ESL reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills are developed through a variety of projects and interactive work.
Instruction in hand lettering tools, materials, and techniques. Practice with various lettering styles, creative exercises in lettering design, and examination of contemporary lettering art and artists.