Treasure Valley Community College offers several courses each term that can help fit your budget.  We have courses with no cost course materials or with a low cost of course materials.

Course Schedule for Summer 2024


ART 181 CA
BEGINNING PAINTING
 Section with Low-cost Course Materials

Instructor: Varnes, Linda
Location: Caldwell Center
Credits: 3.00
Schedule: MTWR   10:00AM-11:50AM   6/24/2024-8/15/2024

ART 182 CA
INTERMEDIATE PAINTING
 Section with Low-cost Course Materials

Instructor: Varnes, Linda
Location: Caldwell Center
Credits: 3.00
Schedule: MTWR   10:00AM-11:50AM   6/24/2024-8/15/2024

ART 183 CA
ADVANCE PAINTING
This course continues to expand skills and ideas to an advanced level when learning to paint. Introduction to the technical properties and handling of oil painting as well as related formal and conceptual problems. Learning the art of color mixing, creating 3-dimensional form and space, and surface texture which includes the development of individual style, and the study of contemporary art. Prerequisites: ART 181, 182 Section with Low-cost Course Materials

Instructor: Varnes, Linda
Location: Caldwell Center
Credits: 3.00
Schedule: MTWR   10:00AM-11:50AM   6/24/2024-8/15/2024

ART 199 CA
SPECIAL STUDIES (RESEARCH)
Presents selected topics of study in art offered on a temporary and experimental basis. Course Note: Need instructor approval, Course requires 22 hours per term, TBA with instructor Section with Low-cost Course Materials

Instructor: Varnes, Linda
Location: Caldwell Center
Credits: 1.00
Schedule:       6/24/2024-8/15/2024

ART 199 CB
SPECIAL STUDIES (PAINTING)
Presents selected topics of study in art offered on a temporary and experimental basis. Course Note: Need instructor approval, course requires 44 hours per term, TBA with instructor. Section with Low-cost Course Materials

Instructor: Varnes, Linda
Location: Caldwell Center
Credits: 2.00
Schedule:       6/24/2024-8/15/2024

ART 199 CC
SPECIAL STUDIES (MURAL)
Presents selected topics of study in art offered on a temporary and experimental basis. Course Note: Need instructor approval, course requires 66 hours per term, TBA with instructor. Section with Low-cost Course Materials

Instructor: Varnes, Linda
Location: Caldwell Center
Credits: 3.00
Schedule:       6/24/2024-8/15/2024

AV 263 OA
FLIGHT LAB ADV PRIVATE-AIRPLANE
This course introduces the Student Pilot to more advanced procedures for cross country flight planning and navigation. The program is designed to train with realistic scenarios involving takeoffs and landings, stalls, upset recognition and recovery techniques, and ground reference maneuvers. This is part of a comprehensive course that prepares the student for the FAA Private Pilot practical flight test. Prerequisite: AV 262 Section with No-cost Course Materials

Instructor: Hatch, Charlotte
Location: Ontario Campus
Credits: 1.00
Schedule:       6/24/2024-8/15/2024

AV 278 OA
FLIGHT LAB (ADV)-MULTI ENGINE
This course introduces the pilot to multi-engine aircraft operation focused on commercial maneuvers and cross country flight planning and navigation. The program is designed to train with realistic scenarios involving high performance takeoffs and landings, and advanced ground reference maneuvers. Various computations are used to determine center of gravity, weight, and balance for complex aircraft loading. This is part of a comprehensive course that prepares the student for the FAA Multi-Engine Pilot practical flight test. Prerequisites: AV 220 Section with No-cost Course Materials

Instructor: Hatch, Charlotte
Location: Ontario Campus
Credits: 1.00
Schedule:       6/24/2024-8/15/2024

ENG 050 CE
ENGLISH TUTORING SESSION
Students registering for an English Composition course at TVCC are simultaneously enrolled in ENG 050 English Tutoring Sessions. This tutoring is conducted in the Writing Center by master -degreed English instructors. The Writing Center is staffed 30-40 hours a week. Students sign-in and out of the center. Attendance and activities are recorded, and a weekly report is submitted to the English Faculty. Student attendance requirements are posted on departmental syllabi. Section with No-cost Course Materials

Instructor: Faulk, Laura
Location: Caldwell Center
Credits: 0.00
Schedule: MTWR      6/24/2024-8/15/2024

ENG 050 OE
ENGLISH TUTORING SESSION
Students registering for an English Composition course at TVCC are simultaneously enrolled in ENG 050 English Tutoring Sessions. This tutoring is conducted in the Writing Center by master -degreed English instructors. The Writing Center is staffed 30-40 hours a week. Students sign-in and out of the center. Attendance and activities are recorded, and a weekly report is submitted to the English Faculty. Student attendance requirements are posted on departmental syllabi. Section with No-cost Course Materials

Instructor: Faulk, Laura
Location: Ontario Campus
Credits: 0.00
Schedule: MTWR      6/24/2024-8/15/2024

GSCI 161 OW
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY I
Examines the pronunciation, spelling, origin, meaning, and usage of scientific terms employed by health care professionals. Emphasizes human anatomical terminology. Intended for students preparing for careers in the health professions. Section with No-cost Course Materials

Instructor: Shoemaker, Jeretta
Location: Web
Credits: 3.00
Schedule:       6/24/2024-8/15/2024

GSCI 162 OW
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY II
Presents advanced vocabulary, extending and reinforcing those terms acquired in Medical Terminology I. Prerequisite: GSCI 161 or instructor permission. Section with No-cost Course Materials

Instructor: Shoemaker, Jeretta
Location: Web
Credits: 3.00
Schedule:       6/24/2024-8/15/2024

HPE 101 OB
YOGA-BARRE
Barre is a mixture of modern postural alignment theory, core activation, glute strengthening movements, leg and arm strengthening movements. You use your body weight to churn out rep after rep of muscle-burning moves. The yoga in this course will mainly be a vinyasa flow, which focuses the movement with the breath, a constant movement that allows you to build up heat as you flow. Includes intermediate yoga exercises for increased flexibility, improved health, relaxation, and reduced stress in daily living. Section with No-cost Course Materials

Instructor: Dominick, Tara
Location: Ontario Campus
Credits: 1.00
Schedule: MW   4:00PM-5:50PM   6/24/2024-8/15/2024

HSER 248 OW
INFECTIOUS DISEASES:ADDICTION RISK
Explores the relationship between alcohol and other drug abuse and infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, sexually-transmitted diseases and hepatitis. Provides counseling techniques for assisting clients to identify personal risk and practice harm reduction. Also addresses special issues affecting diverse populations. Examines personal issues/discomforts arising from frankly discussing sexual behaviors of clients. Section with No-cost Course Materials

Instructor: Volk, Annette
Location: Web
Credits: 2.00
Schedule:       6/24/2024-8/15/2024

LIB 101 OW
INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH
This course teaches students an understanding of both the research process as well as essential research skills. Students will learn how to identify and narrow research topics, plan and carry out research, identify credible sources, and utilize appropriate citation methods. Section with Low-cost Course Materials

Instructor: Dominick, Tara
Location: Web
Credits: 1.00
Schedule:       6/24/2024-8/15/2024

MATH 063 CA
TECHNICAL MATH I
This course is an applied Algebra course equivalent to MATH060, but designed to meet the needs of technical/vocational students. Topics include: Tools of Algebra, Formulas and Equations, Right Triangle and Quantitative Geometry.. Prerequisite: Pass MATH 25 with a "C-" or better, or suitable placement score. Section with No-cost Course Materials

Instructor: Borman, Greg
Location: Caldwell Center
Credits: 4.00
Schedule: MW   12:00PM-2:45PM   6/24/2024-8/15/2024

MATH 103 OW
INTRO TO GRAPHING CALCULATORS
Introduces graphing technology with an emphasis on mathematical applications. Presents graphing calculator skills which are normally acquired in Math 70 and 95. Prerequisite: MATH 060. Section with No-cost Course Materials

Instructor: Borman, Greg
Location: Web
Credits: 1.00
Schedule:       6/24/2024-8/15/2024

MUP 175 OA
APPLIED VIOLIN
Offers private instruction in voice, piano, organ, woodwinds, brass, percussion, strings, guitar, and other instruments for the first year student. Fee Required. Prerequisite: Demonstrated ability, audition with instructor Section with No-cost Course Materials

Instructor: Trenkel, Iran
Location: Ontario Campus
Credits: 1.00
Schedule:       6/24/2024-8/15/2024

WR 095 OA
ENGLISH COMPOSITION
Emphasizes basic grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraph development necessary for effective college-level writing. Prerequisites: Pass WR 90 with a "C-" or better, or suitable placement score. Course Note: ENG 050 OE Tutoring Session required. Section with Low-cost Course Materials

Instructor: Burks, Brian
Location: Ontario Campus
Credits: 3.00
Schedule: MW   12:30PM-2:20PM   6/24/2024-8/15/2024