Apr 18, 2024  
2021-2022 General Catalog 
    
2021-2022 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Heating and Air Conditioning

  
  • HCR 210 - Residential Ac Systems


    4 credits
    This course outlines the basics of residential air conditioning, heat pumps, and insulation. The discussion includes how air conditioning works and the components of the systems as well as common insulation materials. It will help you determine types of systems and whether they are operating properly.

    Fees
    Testing Charge: $25.00





  
  • HCR 245 - Troubleshooting Air Conditioning Systems


    2 credits
    The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the fundamentals of troubleshooting by utilizing a practical and systematic approach to locate the repair air conditioning and heat pump system malfunctions. The students will also have the opportunity to study, in detail, the motors and controls used in today’s air conditioning systems. Topics to be covered include basic electric circuits, electrical test meters, motors and controls, diagnosis of electrical and mechanical malfunctions, and special emphasis on wiring diagrams.

  
  • HCR 255 - Troubleshooting Heating System


    2 credits
    The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the fundamentals of troubleshooting by utilizing a practical and systematic approach to locate the repair heating system malfunctions. The student will also have the opportunity to study, in detail, the motors and controls used in todays heating systems. Topics to be covered include basic electric circuits, electrical test meters, motors and controls, diagnosis of electrical and mechanical malfunctions, and special emphasis on wiring diagrams.

  
  • HCR 303 - Refrigeration Fundamentals


    1 credits
    This course is an introduction to the principles of refrigeration including refrigeration, refrigerant cycle and system components. In this course students will study the basic installation and repair of air-conditioning systems. Topics include the principles of the refrigeration cycle, the components of an air conditioning system, and recovering, charging and evacuation of systems following EPA guidelines. The course will also cover the refrigeration tubing system and soldering and brazing.

  
  • HCR 350 - Mechanical Code I


    2 credits
    This course will introduce students to the I.M.C Code and local building codes. Students will learn correct terminology and requirements to conform to established industry standards.

  
  • HCR 355 - Mechanical Code II


    2 credits
    This course will expand on the principal introduced in Mechanical Code I. Students will learn principals of approved installations, wiring, and other industry based services.

  
  • HCR 445 - HVAC System Design


    2 credits
    This course is designed to cover the concepts of modern residential heating and cooling system design. Topics will include load estimating, basic psychometrics, equipment sizing and selection, as well as duct design.

  
  • HCR 505 - Air Distribution


    3 credits
    This course is designed to cover the methods for moving, measuring and treating air. Students will go over blower performance sheets, static pressure and pressure drop.

  
  • HCR 717 - Blueprint Reading


    3 credits
    This course is designed to increase the proficiency of the student in the making of material take off sheet from a print. The student will also be introduced into common building and HVAC symbols.

  
  • HCR 932 - Internship


    4 credits
    This course provides on-the-job training giving the student experience and practical application of the competencies learned in the heating portion of the Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Program. The internship is coordinated by the college instructor and supervised by an industry professional at the work site.


History

  
  • HIS 110 - Western Civilization:Ancnt to Early Mod


    3 credits
    This course is a comprehensive study of the major political, social, economic, cultural and philosophical movements in Western Civilization from the Stone Age to the Age of Enlightenment. Throughout this course, students must read primary and secondary sources through a critical lens and use critical thinking skills to solve problems. Additionally, this course reinforces students written communication skills through essays and verbal communication skills through class discussions and presentations. Importantly, students are asked to think critically, consider the viewpoints of others, and effectively express themselves, all of which will benefit them in the classroom, in life, and in the workforce.

    Fees
    None





  
  • HIS 111 - Western Civilization:Early Mod to Pres


    3 credits
    This course is a comprehensive study of the major political, social, economic, cultural and philosophical movements in Western Civilization from the Age of Enlightenment to the Present. Throughout this course, students must read primary and secondary sources through a critical lens and use critical thinking skills to solve problems. Additionally, this course reinforces students written communication skills through essays and verbal communication skills through class discussions and presentations. Importantly, students are asked to think critically, consider the viewpoints of others, and effectively express themselves, all of which will benefit them in the classroom, in life, and in the workforce.

    Fees
    None





  
  • HIS 151 - U.S. History to 1877


    3 credits
    This course includes the political, socio-cultural, and economic factors in the development of American Civilization from the earliest European explorers until the end of the Civil War and Reconstruction. Topics to be explored are colonial foundations, revolution, confederation, and constitution; nationalism and democracy; sectional disunity, Civil War, and reunion. Throughout this course, students must read primary and secondary sources through a critical lens and use critical thinking skills to solve problems. Additionally, this course reinforces students written communication skills through essays and verbal communication skills through class discussions and presentations. Importantly, students are asked to think critically, consider the viewpoints of others, and effectively express themselves, all of which will benefit them in the classroom, in life, and in the workforce.

    Fees
    None





  
  • HIS 152 - U.S. History Since 1877


    3 credits
    This course includes the political, socio-cultural, and economic factors in the development of American Civilization from the end of Reconstruction to the present. This course will focus on Industrialization; the emergence of the United States as a great power; boom and depression; war, internationalism and Cold War; and modern industrial society. Throughout this course, students must read primary and secondary sources through a critical lens and use critical thinking skills to solve problems. Additionally, this course reinforces students written communication skills through essays and verbal communication skills through class discussions and presentations. Importantly, students are asked to think critically, consider the viewpoints of others, and effectively express themselves, all of which will benefit them in the classroom, in life, and in the workforce.

    Fees
    None





  
  • HIS 211 - Modern Asian History


    3 credits
    This course is an introductory study of the main East Asian civilizations today. The course will focus primarily on China, Japan, Taiwan, Korea, and Vietnam. Throughout this course, students must read primary and secondary sources through a critical lens and use critical thinking skills to solve problems. Additionally, this course reinforces students written communication skills through essays and verbal communication skills through class discussions and presentations. Importantly, students are asked to think critically, consider the viewpoints of others, and effectively express themselves, all of which will benefit them in the classroom, in life, and in the workforce.

    Fees
    None





  
  • HIS 251 - U.S. History 1945 to Present


    3 credits
    This course explores key themes and topics in the recent American history, from the end of World War Two to the present, including the Cold War; major governmental initiatives; domestic politics; social movements; political economy; and culture. Throughout this course, students must read primary and secondary sources through a critical lens and use critical thinking skills to solve problems. Additionally, this course reinforces students written communication skills through essays and verbal communication skills through class discussions and presentations. Importantly, students are asked to think critically, consider the viewpoints of others, and effectively express themselves, all of which will benefit them in the classroom, in life, and in the workforce.

    Fees
    None





  
  • HIS 927 - Honors Study


    1-3 credits
    In this course, the student designs and completes a project of personal interest. The student will work closely with a faculty member who will act as a mentor and provide expertise throughout the semester. Upon project’s completion, results will be shared with community of peers and faculty.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites
    SDV 230 - Introduction to Honors  



    Fees
    None






Health Sciences

  
  • HSC 104 - Introduction to Health Care


    2 credits
    This course is one semester and introduces the health care delivery system, health care professionals’ compassion and care, professionalism, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the health care worker. This course is designed for students majoring and exploring the health science field. This course will introduce students to knowledge of different cultures, ways of communication, and an understanding of patients’ needs and behavior in the health care field. Aspects of patient care will be discussed involving safety, infection control, terminology, transfer techniques and vital signs. This course will help students gain basic health care knowledge which will be of vital significance when making important life decisions.

    Fees
    None





  
  • HSC 113 - Medical Terminology


    2 credits
    The student will study terminology of the human body systems in more depth than HSC-112 Medical Terminology. The emphasis will be on recognition and functional vocabulary related to medical science. Definitions, standard abbreviations, pronunciations, correct spelling, will be included. Students with prior experience in a health field may elect to test out of medical terminology. See Dean of Health Science for additional information.

    Fees
    None





  
  • HSC 172 - 75 Hour Nurse Aide Course T9905


    3 credits
    This course provides students with a basic level of knowledge and skills to provide safe, effective resident care. This nurse aide course meets the training requirements of The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA) for aides working in nursing facilities (NF) and skilled nursing facilities (SNF).

    Fees
    Background Check: $20.00





  
  • HSC 278 - Limited Practice Radiography


    4 credits
    This is a one semester course; emphasis is placed on providing the knowledge and skills necessary to provide maximum protection from ionizing radiation for the patient and personnel. Included in the course is basic physics as applied to x-ray machines and technology, image processing, patient positioning, preparation for radiographs of the chest and extremities, image evaluation, factors that affect the image, and radiation biology and protection. This course will help students gain basic radiology which will be significant when making important life decisions.

    Fees
    None





  
  • HSC 927 - Honors Study


    1-3 credits
    In this course, the student designs and completes a project of personal interest. The student will work closely with a faculty member who will act as a mentor and provide expertise throughout the semester. Upon project’s completion, results will be shared with community of peers and faculty.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites
    SDV 230 - Introduction to Honors  



    Fees
    None





  
  • HSC 960 - CT Internship


    8 credits
    This course is available to qualified candidates that are accepted into the internship. This course is designed to enable accepted students to become proficient in Computed Tomography (CT) exams. The student will begin their internship by observing and assisting practicing CT Technologist conducting a variety of CT exams. As the student gains knowledge and experience in the various CT exams he/she gradually moves into an independent clinical performance stage. A student must independently, with direct supervision, perform the required amount of exams to complete the CT internship. A record of practice procedures and competency must be documented for ARRT competency. Students need to be registered by ARRT in Radiologic Technology, Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy. Must have an Iowa Permit to Practice.

    Fees
    None





  
  • HSC 965 - MRI Internship 1


    8 credits
    This course is available to qualified candidates that are accepted into the internship. This course is designed to enable accepted students to become proficient in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) exams. The student will begin their internship by observing and assisting practicing MRI Technologist or Radiologic Technologists conducting a variety of MRI exams. As the student gains knowledge and experience in the various MRI exams he/she gradually moves into an independent clinical performance stage. A student must independently, with direct supervision, perform the required amount of exams to complete the MRI Internship. A record of practice procedures and competency must be documented for ARRT competency and internship completion. Student need to be registered by ARRT in Radiologic Technology, Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy. Must have an Iowa Permit to Practice.

    Fees
    None





  
  • HSC 966 - MRI Internship 2


    8 credits
    This course is available to qualified candidates that have successfully completed HSC 965 MRI Internship 1.This course is a continuation of accepted students to become proficient in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) exams. The student will continue in their internship by observing and assisting practicing MRI Technologist or Radiologic Technologists conducting a variety of MRI exams. As the student gains knowledge and experience in the various MRI exams he/she gradually moves into an independent clinical performance stage. A student must independently, with direct supervision, perform the required amount of exams to complete the MRI Internship. A record of practice procedures and competency must be documented for ARRT competency and internship completion. Student must be registered by ARRT in Radiologic Technology, Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy. Must have an Iowa Permit to Practice.

    Fees
    None





  
  • HSC 967 - Ultrasound Internship I


    8 credits
    This course is available to qualified candidates that are accepted into the internship. This course is designed to enable accepted students to become proficient in ultrasound (US) exams. The student will begin their internship by observing and assisting practicing US Technologist conducting a variety of US exams. As the student gains knowledge and experience in the various US exams he/she gradually moves into an independent clinical performance stage. A student must independently, with direct supervision, perform the required amount of exams to complete the US Internship. A record of practice procedures and competency must be documented for ARRT compentency and internship completion. Pre-requisites and/or Student must be registered by ARRT in Radiologic Technology, Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy. Must have an Iowa Permit to Practice.

    Fees
    None





  
  • HSC 968 - Ultrasound Internship 2


    8 credits
    This course is available to qualified candidates that have successfully completed HSC 967 - Ultrasound Internship I . This course is a continuation of accepted students to become proficient in ultrasound (US) exams. The student will continue their internship by observing and assisting practicing US Technologist conducting a variety of US exams. As the student gains knowledge and experience in the various US exams he/she gradually moves into an independent clinical performance stage. A student must independently, with direct supervision, perform the required amount of exams to complete US Internship 2. A record of practice procedures and competency must be documented for ARRT competency and internship completion.

    Prerequisites
    HSC 967  

    Fees
    None





  
  • HSC 969 - Ultrasound (us) Internship 3 - General


    8 credits
    This course is available to qualified candidates that have successfully completed HSC 968 - Ultrasound Internship 2 . This course is a continuation of the internship by observing and assisting practicing US Technologist conducting a variety of US exams. As the student gains knowledge and experience in the various US exams he/she gradually moves into an independent clinical performance stage. A student must independently, with direct and indirect supervision, perform the required amount of exams to complete US Internship 3. A record of practice procedures and competency must be documented for ARRT competency and internship completion.

    Fees
    None





  
  • HSC 970 - Ultrasound Internship 3 - Vascular


    10 credits
    This course is available to qualified candidates that are accepted into the internship. This course is designed to enable accepted students to become proficient in ultrasound (US) exams. The student must successfully complete HSC 967  & HSC 968 - Ultrasound Internship 2  Internships 1 and 2. The student will assist practicing US Technologist conducting a variety of US exams. As the student gains knowledge and experience in the various US exams he/she gradually moves into an independent clinical performance stage. A student must independently, with direct and indirect supervision, perform the required amount of exams to complete the US Internship. A record of practice procedures and competency must be documented for ARRT competency and internship completion.

    Fees
    None






Human Services

  
  • HSV 135 - Women’s Issues


    3 credits
    This course will examine the issues that women may bring to the counseling or social work settings. A review of the history of women and their roles in society will be utilized as background information. In addition, the life-cycle of women, gender stereotypes, mental health issues and female sexuality will be studied. Using this information, the course will address common reasons women often seek counseling and improved life quality.  The course will provide students additional knowledge for their careers in clients services and programs.

     

    Fees
    None





  
  • HSV 162 - Introduction to Human Disabilities and Services


    3 credits
    This course introduces students to historical and contemporary approaches to working with people with disabilities.   The class includes an introduction to special education, residential services, vocational services, and other services for children and adults with disabilities.   The students will be introduced to specific disabilities, the way people with disabilities learn, live and are employed as well as individual development.  The course provides the student the importance of providing supportive environments and the independent living model for maximizing the quality of life.  The student will complete service learning and research projects in addition to the textbook information that will assist the student to learn more about services to individuals and future career opportunities.

    Fees
    None





  
  • HSV 180 - Ethics for Human Services Professionals


    1 credits
     The basic knowledge and responsibility of professional ethics and boundaries in relationships to clients, society, and professional peers will be studied. The course will focus on the interaction between the human services providers and the ethical choices as well as the potential work and personal dilemmas. A review of values clarification and professional values will be completed.  Students will have an opportunity to use guidelines and tools for the decision-making process that will be a foundation in their careers.  Numerous case studies will be utilized to enhance the students’ knowledge and skills. The course will focus upon improving the students’ quality of their life, professional outlook and practices

    Fees
    None





  
  • HSV 220 - Introduction to Counseling Theories


    3 credits
     

    This course will provide instruction in skills of observing and recording behavior and organizing information into clean and logical reports. The course will also cover interviewing as a method of gathering and evaluating needs. It will introduce the student to the skills of establishing open relations with a client and assisting the client in understanding their needs to incorporate a more satisfying behavior.  Students will learn counseling theory and comparative approaches that will be useful in their careers.  The course will assist the students to be mindful of individual differences and promote cultural competence, both foundations to be useful in professional and personal lives.

    Fees
    None





  
  • HSV 229 - Group Facilitation Techniques


    3 credits
    This course will examine the group interaction and processes and how students can use this knowledge in their careers. Attention will be given to how groups can be used to promote growth in their members as well as promote social change. The course focuses on developing an ability to identify community leadership and increasing skills in mobilizing community resources to meet social needs and improve quality of life.  Students will obtain leadership skills to organize and manage groups that will be useful in their personal and professional life.

    Fees
    None





  
  • HSV 255 - Addictive Disease Concepts


    3 credits
    This course will review the history of additions and society issues. Students will examine the theoretical foundations and current concepts of the addition process. The course includes the study of the physiological, psychological, and sociological aspects of additions, abuse, and dependence. The classifications of basic pharmacology and psychoactive drugs plus the physiology impacts will be explored. Best-practice treatment modalities will be discussed. Students will gain knowledge of addiction and the disease that will be useful both at the personal and professional level.

    Fees
    None





  
  • HSV 269 - Victim Advocacy


    1 credits
    This course will review the complexities of domestic violence and victim advocacy. The course material will recognize abusive behaviors and demonstrate crisis intervention techniques. The focus will be also directed toward understanding victimization and violence dynamics in the home and the effects on children. Additional instruction will be provided in the use of effective victim empowerment techniques.

    Fees
    None





  
  • HSV 276 - Social Justice and Advocacy


    3 credits
    The course will look at advocacy with persons and groups who are oppressed and vulnerable.   The students’ attention will address social injustice, poverty and discrimination plus victims of domestic assault.  Advocacy will focus upon the development of the person and their environment for the fulfillment of basic human needs.  This course will also explore diversity, advocacy, boundary issues and ethics in the human services career.

    Victim advocacy will also provide the students the increased awareness of domestic violence elements and situations.  The students will be able to identify the cycle of assault dynamics.  This course provides the students with oppression sensitivity and helpful intervention skills to address the numerous oppressive acts and improve the quality of life.

    Completion of the 30 hours of victim advocacy class time will qualify students to become certified through the State of Iowa as victim counselors.  40 hours of client contact with an approved agency and 10 hours of additional training in domestic assault and/or sexual assault will meet State requirements for certified victim counselors as a foundation of their careers.

    Fees
    None





  
  • HSV 285 - Case Management: Intake to Discharge


    3 credits
     

    Case Management is a building block course for the human services students as they prepare for their careers. Students will learn the role of the case manager and the four-case management essential functions of assessment, planning, monitoring, and advocacy to assist individuals and communities improve quality of life. Students will learn how to compile relevant client information and how to formulate this information into treatment plans and/or service plans.  Students will also become familiar with the various assessment tools and forms used to diagnose, develop plans, and make recommendations for levels of care to improve quality of life.  Students will learn the importance of professional ethics and confidentiality as well as how to effectively communicate with their clients.

    Fees
    None





  
  • HSV 850 - Human Services Field Experience I


    2 credits
    The field placement experience is a program of supervised practice in which the students are paired with community human services agencies.   The students will have the opportunity to learn through actual participation and observation about client services and programs. The experience provides a chance for students to apply the classroom learning principles to the field of work and to their future careers. The course is built upon increasing the students’ skills and knowledge as they prepare for their human services careers.  The students will be exposed to the application of the human service core values and an appreciation for the quality of life.

    Fees
    None





  
  • HSV 854 - Human Services Field Experience IA


    1 credits
       Human Services Field Experience IA is the first course in a two-part series. The field placement experience is a program of supervised practice in which the students are placed with community human services agencies.   The students will have the opportunity to learn through actual participation and observation about client services and programs. The experience provides a chance to apply the classroom learning principle to the field of work and to their future careers. The course is built upon increasing the students’ skills and knowledge as they prepare for their human services careers.  The students will be exposed to the application of the human service core values and an appreciation for the quality of life.

    Fees
    None





  
  • HSV 855 - Human Services Field Experience IB


    1 credits
     Human Services Field Experience IB is the second course in a two-part series. The field placement experience is a program of supervised practice in which the students are placed with community human services agencies.   The students will have the opportunity to learn through actual participation and observation about client services and programs. The experience provides a chance to apply the classroom learning principle to the field of work and to their future careers. The course is built upon increasing the students’ skills and knowledge as they prepare for their human services careers.  The students will be exposed to the application of the human service core values and an appreciation for the quality of life.

    Prerequisites
    HSV 854 - Human Services Field Experience IA  

    Fees
    None





  
  • HSV 927 - Honors Study


    1-3 credits
    In this course, the student designs and completes a project of personal interest. The student will work closely with a faculty member who will act as a mentor and provide expertise throughout the semester. Upon project’s completion, results will be shared with community of peers and faculty.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites
    SDV 230 - Introduction to Honors  



    Fees
    None





  
  • HSV 928 - Independent Studies


    3 credits
     This course will provide the student an opportunity to explore topics and projects to meet their own personal human services studies, interests and career.   The student will create an outline of their independent study and meet the college guidelines of independent studies.  The course may be an in-depth research topic, a unique community service project, or an academic capstone activity.  The coursework creates and provide activities as a foundation for enhanced quality of life especially as the student addresses social justice and advocacy.

    Fees
    None





  
  • HSV 949 - Special Topics


    1-3 credits
     This course will provide the program the opportunity to offer unique courses on a limited basis.   The course will explore special topics and projects to meet the additional interests of the Human Services program and students.   The course will be unique and offer additional new student skills and knowledge in areas not covered in other human services program courses.   The course outcomes will be developed to enhance the students’ professional careers and quality of life.

    Fees
    None






Humanities

  
  • HUM 113 - Exploring the Humanities


    3 credits
    This course will examine thematically the humanities, such as art, music, and literature. Students will attend live cultural opportunities like an art exhibition, a concert, a poetry reading, or a theatrical performance. Through direct experience, students will synthesize course material and evaluate the significance of the humanities as a form of human expression. This course prepares students for careers that require cultural awareness and the understanding of global perspectives. Examining the humanities also allows students to discover and appreciate diverse forms of self-expression.

    Fees
    None





  
  • HUM 182 - Digital App-Music, Art & Theatre


    3 credits
    This course is designed to give students in the humanities (fine arts) a foundation in contemporary technology and methods used in today’s studios. The class will cover illustrations, notation, productivity (office), and utility software used by artists, designers, and performers in the daily course of their profession. Hardware, from digital drawing tablets and digital cameras to MIDI and copy machines as tools-of-the-trade will be examined. Students will learn to create digital portfolios. These skills are beneficial to students interested in a variety of visual and media career fields, and will allow students to discover new forms of self-expression.

    Fees
    None





  
  • HUM 185 - Technology and Social Change


    3 credits
    This course is designed for students who are interested in technology and its impact on their lives and on the society in which they live. The focus is on examining modes of technology as catalysts of social change. The integration of readings, films, and experiences with the visual arts and music will provide a basis for comparison and analysis of the relationship between technology and social change. This course requires students to examine technological communication and use critical thinking, which can help them achieve a variety of personal and professional goals.

    Fees
    None






Industrial Technology

  
  • IND 108 - Advanced Safety Technology


    2 credits
    Students gain the ability to acknowledge hazard identification, avoidance, control and prevention, understanding of OSHA compliance and regulations, Importance of Safety and Health Training, general understanding of Recordkeeping.

  
  • IND 110 - CPR, First Aid and Safety


    1 credits
    Students gain the ability to emphasize hazard identification, avoidance, control and prevention, understanding of OSHA compliance and regulations, importance of safety and health training, general understanding of First aid and CPR.

    Fees
    Testing Charge: $30.00





  
  • IND 116 - Pneumatic & Hydraulic Systems


    2 credits
    This course will cover the basic principles and hands-on applications of pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Students will learn how to read, interpret, and construct fluid systems schematic diagrams containing pneumatic and hydraulic component symbols. These skills are valuable in the manufacturing environment. There are several of these systems used in automation controls in industry. Critical thinking skill learned here will help the student in their future lives. 

  
  • IND 126 - Precision Measurements Lab


    1 credits
    This course will reinforce mathematical concepts learned in the MAT 743 Technical Math  I course. Students will use machinist rules, micrometers, digital micrometers, vernier, height gauges, and other precision measuring instruments to directly apply mathematical skills. Students in this course will gain literacy in metrology which is a skill that is beneficial in many technical careers in maintenance. This course will also help students make life decisions understanding measurement.

  
  • IND 127 - Shop Operations


    1 credits
    Students will learn the basics of metal shop work. Areas of instruction will include shop safety, proper use of hand tools, maintenance of tools and equipment, and fasteners. Students in this course will gain literacy in machine terminology which is a skill that is beneficial in many technical careers in maintenance. This course will also help students make life decisions understanding machine operations.

    Fees
    Course Materials: $100.00





  
  • IND 128 - Blueprint Reading


    1 credits
    Students will learn the symbol representation of machining and welding trades. They will learn to communicate symbolically using standard industry representations. Students in this course will gain literacy in print terminology which is a skill that is beneficial in many technical careers in maintenance. This course will also help students make life decisions understanding technical drawings.

  
  • IND 183 - Industrial Machine Maintenance


    4 credits
    This course will introduce the student to a practical hands-on approach to the basic principles of industrial mechanics. The student will develop safety and troubleshooting skills needed to solve problems on real-life equipment used in industry today. Students in this course will gain literacy in part terminology which is a skill that is beneficial in many technical careers in maintenance. This course will also help students make life decisions understanding mechanical configurations.

  
  • IND 184 - Mechanical Processes


    2 credits
    This course will cover the basic operation and maintenance of industrial systems. The student will learn the function and the role of a maintenance technician. Laboratory exercises will emphasize the importance of a positive mental approach to maintenance and the need to develop troubleshooting skills as well as mechanical skills. Some of the mechanical concepts will aid the student in areas that are not only in their careers, but in their home life as well. 

    Fees
    Course Materials: $100.00





  
  • IND 185 - Predictive & Preventative Maintenance


    2 credits
    This course will involve skill development in advanced mechanical maintenance procedures. The student will design, construct, and maintain industrial energy transfer systems. Techniques in preventive and predictive maintenance operations, utilizing the applications of laser alignment, thermography, vibration analysis, ultrasonic testing, and other functions will be covered. Students in this course will gain literacy in tribology which is a skill that is beneficial in many technical careers in maintenance. This course will also help students make life decisions understanding cause and effect.

  
  • IND 201 - 10-HOUR General Industry Training Course


    1 credits
    The OSHA Outreach Training Program for General Industry provides training for entry level workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces in general industry. The program also provides information regarding workers rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a complaint. Through this training, OSHA helps to ensure that workers are more knowledgeable about workplace hazards and their rights.

  
  • IND 203 - Careersafe Prof Dev - Gen Industry


    1 credits
    CareerSafe Professional Development Program (CPDP) is designed to better equip education professionals with the requisite knowledge, skills, tools and resources necessary for increased safety orientation in the classroom and as a result, improve the learning experience for students. The CPDP increases the educator?s teaching skills through applied research and action learning. Educators are provided guided action learning that enables them to establish effective safety practices, apply their safety knowledge, and deliver safety training. Additionally, the CPDP supports educators with a number of knowledge assessments, analytical tools and data to support instructional decision-making. The CPDP empowers educators to work effectively with parent and community partners to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in the area of school and workplace safety. Through the CPDP, educators and students become advocates for best practices in safety, especially planning and hazard avoidance.

  
  • IND 205 - Osha 10-HOUR Construction Industry


    1 credits
    The OSHA Outreach Training Program for Construction Industry provides training for entry level workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces in general industry. The program also provides information regarding workers rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a complaint. Through this training, OSHA helps to ensure that workers are more knowledgeable about workplace hazards and their rights.

  
  • IND 207 - Careersafe Prof Dev - Construction


    1 credits
    CareerSafe Professional Development Program (CPDP) is designed to better equip education professionals with the requisite knowledge, skills, tools and resources necessary for increased safety orientation in the classroom and as a result, improve the learning experience for students. The CPDP increases the educator?s teaching skills through applied research and action learning. Educators are provided guided action learning that enables them to establish effective safety practices, apply their safety knowledge, and deliver safety training. Additionally, the CPDP supports educators with a number of knowledge assessments, analytical tools and data to support instructional decision-making. The CPDP empowers educators to work effectively with parent and community partners to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in the area of school and workplace safety. Through the CPDP, educators and students become advocates for best practices in safety, especially planning and hazard avoidance.

  
  • IND 208 - Industrial Pumps and Drives


    2 credits
    This course teaches students the basic principles of various types of industrial pumps and specialized drive systems required in their operation. Students will identify components, normal operating characteristics, routine maintenance, and common failures. Students in this course will gain literacy in mechanical drives which is a skill that is beneficial in many technical careers in maintenance. This course will also help students make life decisions understanding cause and effect.

    Fees
    Course Materials: $50.00





  
  • IND 210 - Industrial Maintenance Solutions


    2 credits
    Students will learn to apply maintenance shop practices to common industrial breakdown scenarios. Areas of instruction will include shop safety, troubleshooting and diagnosis of industrial equipment, project planning and coordination, layout and fabrication, machining, and maintenance welding. Students in this course will gain literacy in several mechanical operations which is a skill that is beneficial in many technical careers in maintenance. This course will also help students make life decisions understanding cause and effect.

    Fees
    Course Materials: $80.00





  
  • IND 314 - Computer Maintenance Mgmt Sys


    1 credits
    The focus of the course will teach the students the concepts of why CMMS software is needed and is an important part of a maintenance department. The students will learn the terminology and the operations of CMMS software. The students will be taught how to electronically receive, create & complete aspects of work orders.

  
  • IND 932 - Internship


    4 credits
    The student will be able to apply classroom instruction in a real world environment.

  
  • IND 949 - Special Topic


    3 credits
    This course, usually offered on a limited basis only, provides an in-depth study on a topic of general interest pertaining to this department.


Journalism

  
  • JOU 121 - Newswriting and Reporting


    3 credits
    This course focuses on of the principles of news gathering and news writing, with emphasis on journalistic writing. Basic news story structure and development, news evaluation, news gathering methods, interviewing, craftsmanship, and reporting techniques in general are explored. Newspaper and other news and information media are analyzed. The course is particularly recommended for communications and journalism majors and those planning careers in news media, public relations, communications, corporate communication, and news and informational multimedia. This course helps students build confidence in their communication skills while also enabling them to think critically, consider the viewpoints of others, and effectively express themselves, all of which will benefit them in the classroom, in life, and in the workforce.

    Fees
    None





  
  • JOU 200 - AP Style Editing


    3 credits
    Get ready to learn to think like an editor. If you’re already starting to think like an editor, you’re probably wondering about that singular “job”. There are many editing positions, and editors’ titles (and their meanings) vary widely from publication to publication and even to online media. A managing editor at a small newspaper may do all the combined tasks of an assistant editor, senior editor, and caption writer at a national magazine. There are associate editors, field editors, contributing editors, editors-in-chief, articles editors and more. All of them, no matter what their duties, use the same set of skills. In this class you’ll learn the basics, as well as many tricks of the trade. This course helps students build confidence in their communication skills while also enabling them to think critically, consider the viewpoints of others, and effectively express themselves, all of which will benefit them in the classroom, in life, and in the workforce.

    Fees
    None





  
  • JOU 210 - Media Law and Ethics


    3 credits
    This course examines issues related to freedom of speech, analyzing the rights, responsibilities, and restrictions defined by the 1st Amendment. Using the media as a framework for discussion, students will explore the changing definition of the term “journalist” while examining the constitutional, statutory, and judicial imperatives giving reporters favored status in the United States. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the evolution of the nation’s court system and government’s interest in restraining access or censoring information before publication. Using a case study approach, students will discuss current developments in libel, restrictions on access to public documents, censorship, privacy, and copyright infringement. The course will also explore social media law as it pertains to blogs, linking stories, and copyright. This course helps students build confidence in their communication and writing skills while also enabling them to think critically, consider the viewpoints of others, and effectively express themselves, all of which will benefit them in the classroom, in life, and in the workforce.

    Fees
    None





  
  • JOU 927 - Honors Study


    1-3 credits
    In this course, the student designs and completes a project of personal interest. The student will work closely with a faculty member who will act as a mentor and provide expertise throughout the semester. Upon project’s completion, results will be shared with community of peers and faculty.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites
    SDV 230 - Introduction to Honors  



    Fees
    None





  
  • JOU 941 - Practicum


    1 credits
    This course of study provides the student with the opportunity to experience hands-on learning through the creation and production of mass communications projects such as The Collegian, podcasts, web sites, and digital news programming. Its purpose is to synthesize previous educational experiences applicable to related occupations. It is to resemble, as closely as possible, a real-life work situation. This course helps students build confidence in their communication skills while also enabling them to think critically, consider the viewpoints of others, and effectively express themselves, all of which will benefit them in the classroom, in life, and in the workforce.

    Prerequisites
    C or better in JOU 121 - Newswriting and Reporting   

    Fees
    None






Literature

  
  • LIT 101 - Introduction to Literature


    3 credits
    This course includes training in understanding the forms of fiction: short story, drama, poetry, and novel. Attention is given to personal and social values as they appear in selected readings. This course helps students build confidence in their reading and communication skills while also enabling them to think critically, consider the viewpoints of others, and effectively express themselves, all of which will benefit them in the classroom, in life, and in the workforce.

    Fees
    None





  
  • LIT 110 - American Literature to Mid-1800’s


    3 credits
    This course examines a variety of American authors writing in different genres from pre-Colonial times to the Civil War. Themes, philosophies, and styles in relation to their social and cultural contexts will be analyzed in discussion and through written literary analyses. This course helps students build confidence in their reading and communication skills while also enabling them to think critically, consider the viewpoints of others, and effectively express themselves, all of which will benefit them in the classroom, in life, and in the workforce.

    Fees
    None





  
  • LIT 111 - American Literature since Mid-1800’s


    3 credits
    This course examines a variety of American authors writing in different genres from the Reconstruction era to the present. Themes, philosophies, and styles in relation to their social and cultural contexts will be analyzed in discussion and through written literary analyses. This course helps students build confidence in their reading and communication skills while also enabling them to think critically, consider the viewpoints of others, and effectively express themselves, all of which will benefit them in the classroom, in life, and in the workforce.

    Fees
    None





  
  • LIT 130 - African American Literature


    3 credits
    This course examines the wide range of African American literary traditions with an emphasis on social, economic, and political influences. The course will expose students to a broad range of literary genres emphasizing early folklore, the Harlem Renaissance, the Black Arts Movement, and contemporary works of African American prose, poetry, essays, and modern media. Through discussion and written literary analysis, this course helps students build confidence in their reading and communication skills while also enabling them to think critically, consider the viewpoints of others, and effectively express themselves, all of which will benefit them in the classroom, in life, and in the workforce.

    Fees
    None





  
  • LIT 133 - Minority Voices in U.S. Literature


    3 credits
    This course examines a wide range of literary works and movements of minority voices in the United States, with special emphasis on African-American, Native-American, Hispanic-American, Asian-American, and female writers. Social, economic, cultural, and political influences will be explored and analyzed in poems, plays, fiction, and non-fiction through class discussions and written analyses. This course helps students build confidence in their reading and communication skills while also enabling them to think critically, consider the viewpoints of others, and effectively express themselves, all of which will benefit them in the classroom, in life, and in the workforce.

    Fees
    None





  
  • LIT 140 - British Literature I


    3 credits
    This course examines the development of British literature from the time of Beowulf to the Restoration and Eighteenth Century, with an emphasis on social, economic, and political influences. Major works, movements, and authors will be analyzed in discussion and through written literary analyses. This course helps students build confidence in their reading and communication skills while also enabling them to think critically, consider the viewpoints of others, and effectively express themselves, all of which will benefit them in the classroom, in life, and in the workforce.

    Fees
    None





  
  • LIT 141 - British Literature II


    3 credits
    This course examines leading works of British literature over the last two centuries, from the Romantic Era to the present, with an emphasis on social, economic, and political influences. Major works, movements, and authors will be analyzed in discussion and through written literary analyses. This course helps students build confidence in their reading and communication skills while also enabling them to think critically, consider the viewpoints of others, and effectively express themselves, all of which will benefit them in the classroom, in life, and in the workforce.

    Fees
    None





  
  • LIT 155 - Modern World Fiction


    3 credits
    This course provides an overview of contemporary short stories and novels from around the world, focusing on fiction published from 1945 to the present. Students will read, analyze, and discuss literary works from several countries, with particular emphasis on historical and cultural contexts, characterization, setting, theme, form, style, imagery, and symbolism. This course helps students build confidence in their reading and communication skills while also enabling them to think critically, consider the viewpoints of others, and effectively express themselves, all of which will benefit them in the classroom, in life, and in the workforce.

    Fees
    None





  
  • LIT 927 - Honors Study


    1-3 credits
    In this course, the student designs and completes a project of personal interest. The student will work closely with a faculty member who will act as a mentor and provide expertise throughout the semester. Upon project’s completion, results will be shared with community of peers and faculty.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites
    SDV 230 - Introduction to Honors  



    Fees
    None






Medical Assistant

  
  • MAP 115 - Medical Office Management I


    6 credits
    This course presents legal implications and ethical considerations relevant to the administrative practice of medical assistants. Students will gain knowledge of basic administrative procedures performed in ambulatory healthcare settings, which are introduced to provide medical assistant students with a foundation for continued studies of the administrative duties relevant to the profession. This course will also help students gain critical thinking skills which are essential to making important life and career decisions. This course is the first course of a two-semester sequence.

    Fees
    None





  
  • MAP 120 - Medical Office Management II


    6 credits
    This course expands on the administrative functions presented in MAP 115 - Medical Office Management I  relevant to the administrative practice of medical assistants. Students will gain knowledge of basic practice finances, third party reimbursement, and procedural and diagnostic coding. This course will also help students gain critical thinking skills which are essential to making important life and career decisions. This course is the second course of a two-semester sequence.

    Prerequisites
     MAP 115  

    Fees
    None





  
  • MAP 221 - Medical Laboratory Procedures 1


    1.5 credits
    This course presents basic medical laboratory procedures performed in ambulatory healthcare settings relevant to the clinical practice of medical assistants. The course begins with an introduction to the basic principles of medical asepsis and disinfection. Students will gain the knowledge of proper handwashing techniques, and how to properly disinfect. The course will introduce students to the lab, its departments, and regulatory agencies. The course concludes with the basics of medical microbiology, including common infectious diseases, specimens for testing, methods of infectious disease prevention, and how to perform CLIA waived microbiology testing. The course encourages the students to demonstrate critical thinking and to incorporate knowledge gained into the performance of course competencies. This course will also help students gain critical thinking skills which are essential to making important life and career decisions. This course is the first course of a two-semester sequence.

    Fees
    None





  
  • MAP 226 - Medical Laboratory Procedures II


    1.5 credits
    This course expands on basic medical laboratory procedures presented in MAP 221 - Medical Laboratory Procedures 1 , with emphasis on urinalysis, hematology, and chemistry relevant to the clinical practice of medical assistants. Students will gain knowledge of the basics of each department, specimens needed for testing, and how to perform the CLIA waived testing in each department. Students will also learn how to perform and collect specimens by capillary puncture and venipuncture. The course encourages students to demonstrate critical thinking, and to incorporate knowledge gained into the performance of course competencies. This course will also help students gain critical thinking skills which are essential to making important life and career decisions. This course is the second course of a two-semester sequence.

    Prerequisites
     MAP 221  

    Fees
    None





  
  • MAP 322 - Examination Room Techniques I


    3.5 credits
    This course presents topics that form the foundation for clinical practice as a medical assistant in an ambulatory healthcare setting. Students will gain knowledge of fundamental skills such as patient assessment, education, and health promotion. Students will also learn how to assist a provider with a patient exam. Students will incorporate the knowledge gained into the performance of course competencies. This course will also help students gain critical thinking skills which are essential to making important life, health, and career decisions. This course is the first course of a two-semester sequence. More complex clinical skills are studied in Examination Room Techniques II.

    Fees
    Course Materials: $100.00





  
  • MAP 325 - Examination Room Techniques II


    5.5 credits
    This course expands on information presented in MAP 322 - Examination Room Techniques I , exploring more complex skills required for clinical practice as a medical assistant in an ambulatory healthcare setting. Students will gain knowledge of protective practices and how to provide urgent care for common emergencies. Principles of surgical asepsis are reviewed so students learn to apply this knowledge when assisting with minor procedures. Students will also learn the correct techniques for administering medication and assisting with cardiopulmonary procedures. Knowledge required for assisting with pediatric, obstetric, and geriatric patients is also included in the course. Students will incorporate the knowledge gained into the performance of course competencies. This course will also help students gain critical thinking skills which are essential to making important life, health, and career decisions. This course is the second course of a two-semester sequence.

    Prerequisites
     MAP 322  

    Fees
    Course Materials: $100.00





  
  • MAP 435 - Interpersonal Relations in Health Care


    2 credits
    This course presents the concepts necessary for medical assistants interacting with patients, families, and colleagues in an ambulatory healthcare setting. Students will gain knowledge of how to demonstrate professional behavior and utilize effective communication techniques. Emphasis is placed on how to provide culturally conscious care to diverse populations of patients. Various psychological theories regarding human behavior will also be studied, relevant to how each impacts patient care. This course will also help students gain critical thinking skills which are essential to making important life, health, and career decisions.

    Fees
    None





  
  • MAP 542 - Human Body in Health & Disease I


    3 credits
    This course explores the anatomy, physiology, and pathology relevant to the clinical practice of medical assistants. Students will gain knowledge of the structural organization of the human body by body system. The normal functions and major organs of the integumentary, musculoskeletal, and respiratory systems are reviewed. Common pathology related to each system is identified, including etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic measures, and treatment modalities. The medical assistant’s role in assisting with exams, assessments, and procedures is identified relevant to each body system. This course will also help students gain critical thinking skills which are essential to making important life, health, and career decisions. This course is the first course of a two-semester sequence. Additional body systems are studied in MAP 555 Human Body in Health & Disease II .

    Corequisites
    ENG 105  

    Prerequisites
    MAP 322  , MAP 221  , MAP 115  , MAP 435  , MAP 555  , MAP 226  , MAP 325  , MAP 120  , HSC 113  

    Fees
    None





  
  • MAP 555 - Human Body in Health & Disease II


    5 credits
    This course explores the anatomy, physiology, and pathology relevant to the clinical practice of medical assistants. Students will gain knowledge of the structural organization of the human body by body system. The normal functions and major organs of the cardiovascular, lymphatic, digestive, endocrine, nervous, sensory, urinary, and reproductive body systems are reviewed. Common pathology related to each system is identified, including etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic measures, and treatment modalities. The medical assistant’s role in assisting with exams, assessments, and procedures is identified relevant to each body system. This course will also help students gain critical thinking skills which are essential to making important life, health, and career decisions. This course is the second course of a two-semester sequence.

    Prerequisites
    MAP 542  

    Fees
    None





  
  • MAP 610 - Practicum


    3.5 credits
    This course provides medical assistant students with a supervised practicum in an ambulatory healthcare setting, performing the psychomotor and affective competencies relevant to the profession. Students will gain additional hands-on knowledge, incorporating what was learned in the classroom and laboratory settings, while providing patient care. On-site supervision is provided by an individual who has knowledge of the medical assistant profession. A minimum of 30 days and 210 hours is obtained. This course will also help students gain critical thinking skills which are essential to making important life, health, and career decisions.

    Corequisites
    ENG 105  

    Prerequisites
    MAP 542 , MAP 322 , MAP 221 , MAP 115 , MAP 435 , MAP 555 , MAP 226 , MAP 325 , MAP 120 , HSC 113  

    Fees
    None






Mathematics

  
  • MAT 023 - Mastery of Math I


    3 credits
    The first unit of this course includes the study of basic operations on whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. The second unit includes the study of operations on whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and calculating perimeter and area of quadrilaterals and triangles. The third unit includes the study of basic operations on integers, the properties of arithmetic, slope of a line, and simple word problems. This course will also help students gain mathematical literacy which will be of vital significance when making important life decisions. In addition, this course will help with any career that involves mathematics, decision making, or problem-solving. This course does not meet graduation requirements for certificate, diploma, general studies, or associate degree programs.

    Prerequisites
    ALEKS score from 0 to 4.

    Fees
    ebook/Access Code: $120.00





  
  • MAT 026 - Mastery of Math II


    3 credits
    The first unit of this course includes the study of operations on whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and calculating perimeter and area of quadrilaterals and triangles. The second unit includes the study of basic operations on integers, the properties of arithmetic, slope of a line, and simple word problems. The third unit includes the study of exponents; simplifying and solving algebraic expressions and equations; calculating perimeter, area, and volume of geometric figures; and graphing linear equations. This course will also help students gain mathematical literacy which will be of vital significance when making important life decisions. In addition, this course will help with any career that involves mathematics, decision making, or problem-solving. This course does not meet graduation requirements for certificate, diploma, general studies, or associate degree programs.

    Prerequisites
    ALEKS score from 5 to 9, or C grade in MAT 023  

    Fees
    ebook/Access Code: $120.00





  
  • MAT 027 - Mastery of Math III


    3 credits
    The first unit of this course includes the study of basic operations on integers, the properties of arithmetic, slope of a line, and simple word problems. The second unit includes the study of exponents; simplifying and solving algebraic expressions and equations; calculating perimeter, area, and volume of geometric figures; and graphing linear equations. The third unit includes the study of exponents, scientific notation, triangles, and their angles, and solving and graphing linear equations, inequalities, and systems. This course will also help students gain mathematical literacy which will be of vital significance when making important life decisions. In addition, this course will help with any career that involves mathematics, decision making, or problem solving. This course does not meet graduation requirements for certificate, diploma, general studies, or associate degree programs.

    Prerequisites
    ALEKS score from 10 to 14, or C grade in MAT 026 , or B grade in MAT 023  

    Fees
    ebook/Access Code: $120.00





  
  • MAT 028 - Mastery of Math IV


    3 credits
    The first unit of this course includes the study of exponents; simplifying and solving algebraic expressions and equations; calculating perimeter, area, and volume of geometric figures; and graphing linear equations. The second unit includes the study of exponents, scientific notation, triangles, and their angles, and solving and graphing linear equations, inequalities, and systems. The third unit includes the study of the properties of exponents, calculating the volume and surface area of geometric figures, and the applications of linear equations and systems. This course will also help students gain mathematical literacy which will be of vital significance when making important life decisions. In addition, this course will help with any career that involves mathematics, decision making, or problem-solving. This course does not meet graduation requirements for certificate, diploma, general studies, or associate degree programs.

    Prerequisites
    ALEKS placement score from 15 to 19, or C grade in MAT 027 , or B grade in MAT 026 , or A grade in MAT 023 .

    Fees
    ebook/Access Code: $120.00





  
  • MAT 029 - Mastery of Math V


    2 credits
    The first unit of this course includes the study of exponents, scientific notation, triangles, and their angles, and solving and graphing linear equations, inequalities, and systems. The second unit includes the study of the properties of exponents, calculating the volume and surface area of geometric figures, and the applications of linear equations and systems. This course will also help students gain mathematical literacy which will be of vital significance when making important life decisions. In addition, this course will help with any career that involves mathematics, decision making, or problem-solving. This course does not meet graduation requirements for certificate, diploma, general studies, or associate degree programs.

    Prerequisites
    ALEKS placement score from 20 to 24, or C grade in MAT 028 , or B grade in MAT 027 , or A grade in MAT 026  

    Fees
    ebook/Access Code: $120.00





  
  • MAT 035 - Mastery of Math VI


    1 credits
    The course includes the study of the properties of exponents, calculating the volume and surface area of geometric figures, and the applications of linear equations and systems. This course will also help students gain mathematical literacy which will be of vital significance when making important life decisions. In addition, this course will help with any career that involves mathematics, decision making, or problem-solving. This course does not meet graduation requirements for certificate, diploma, general studies, or associate degree programs.

    Prerequisites
    ALEKS placement score from 25 to 29, or C grade in MAT 029 , or B grade in MAT 028 , or A grade in MAT 027  

    Fees
    ebook/Access Code: $120.00





  
  • MAT 036 - Pre-Technical Math


    3 credits
    This course has been designed to give students an introduction to Technical Mathematics, including competencies in the areas of whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and mixed numbers, ratios, percentages, measurements, algebra, and solving equations.

  
  • MAT 102 - Intermediate Algebra


    4 credits
    This course covers the following concepts in algebra: polynomial operations, quadratics, rational expressions and equations, radicals and rational exponents, logarithms and exponential equations, and the general study of functions. This course will also help students gain mathematical literacy which will be of vital significance when making important life decisions. In addition, this course will help with any career that involves mathematics, decision making, or problem-solving.

    Prerequisites
    MAT 035   with a C grade or better or the necessary score on the mandatory assessment and placement chart found in the course catalog.

    Fees
    ebook/Access Code: $90.00





  
  • MAT 111 - Math for Liberal Arts


    4 credits
    This course is designed to introduce a student in non-math related majors to some of the basic uses of mathematics in society today. Topics covered include set theory, probability, statistics, geometry, logic, personal finance, and voting and apportionment. This course will also help students gain mathematical literacy which will be of vital significance when making important life decisions. In addition, this course will help with any career that involves mathematics, decision making, or problem-solving. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Math/Science area. 

    Prerequisites
    MAT 035   with C grade or better or the necessary score on the mandatory assessment and placement chart found in the course catalog.

    Fees
    None





  
  • MAT 117 - Math for Elementary Teachers


    3 credits
    This course covers topics from arithmetic and geometry that are needed by prospective elementary school teachers. Topics included in the course are critical thinking and problem-solving, operations on whole numbers, numeration systems, elementary number theory, operations on rational numbers, decimal fractions, and an introduction to geometric concepts. This course will also help students gain mathematical literacy which will be of vital significance when making important life decisions. In addition, this course will help with any career that involves mathematics, decision making, or problem-solving.

    Prerequisites
    MAT 035   with C grade or better or the necessary score on the mandatory assessment and placement chart found in the course catalog.

    Fees
    ebook/Access Code: $75.00





  
  • MAT 120 - College Algebra


    3 credits
    College Algebra is a study of functions, their inverses and composites, topics of analytic geometry, and other topics important to the study of calculus. This course will also help students gain mathematical literacy which will be of vital significance when making important life decisions. In addition, this course will help with any career that involves mathematics, decision making, or problem-solving. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Math/Science area.

    Prerequisites
    MAT 102  with C grade or better or the necessary score on the mandatory assessment and placement chart found in the course catalog.

    Fees
    ebook/Access Code: $90.00





 

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