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| Program | Credential | Description |
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| Accounting Assistant/Clerk (Cert) | Certificate | This program is designed to prepare students for entry-level accounting employment in the shortest possible time. source |
| Addictions Studies (AAS) | Degree | This program is designed to give students an opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become a certified addictions counselor in Illinois through the Illinois Alcohol and Other Dr… source |
| Additive Manufacturing Specialist (Cert) | Certificate | This program is designed to provide a thorough examination of the technologies and processes involved in additive manufacturing, or 3D printing. Classes will examine the major technologies in the fie… source |
| Administrative Professional (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares students for positions as administrative professionals, and executive assistants. Students will learn strong skills in computer applications, written communications, and office… source |
| Advanced Air Conditioning Technician (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares the student for an advanced career as a heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanic, installer, or service representative. source |
| Architectural CAD (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares the student for a career in the architecture and civil engineering fields as a CAD specialist. Twoand three-dimensional animated computer images are created, edited, and produce… source |
| ASL Deaf Studies (Cert) | Certificate | The ASL Deaf Studies Certificate is designed to develop skills in American Sign Language to provide students with a strong foundation to enter professions that provide services to the Deaf, DeafBlind… source |
| Associate in Arts (AA) | Degree | The A.A. degree requirements are recommended for students pursuing a degree such as Art, Business, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, English, History, Mass Communicat… source |
| Associate Database Administrator (Cert) | Degree | This program prepares students with database design and management skills, providing the background for entry-level or trainee positions or enhancing an information technology professional’s versatil… source |
| Associate in Engineering Science | Degree | The A.E.S. degree is suitable for all engineering majors, including but not limited to aerospace, agricultural and biological, architectural, biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, computer science,… source |
| Associate in Fine Arts - Art | Degree | This program requires a minimum of 65 credit hours and offers the foundational courses required in the first two years of an art degree to prepare students to transfer as a junior to a bachelor’s deg… source |
| Associate in Fine Arts - Music | Degree | This program requires a minimum of 64 credit hours and offers the foundational courses required in the first two years of a music degree. Students interested in transferring to a baccalaureate progra… source |
| Associate in General Studies | Degree | This program is designed for students with non-traditional needs that cannot be achieved through other associate degree programs. Students may select from a variety of disciplines to explore speciali… source |
| Associate in Science (AS) | Degree | The A.S. degree requirements are recommended for students planning to pursue a degree such as Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics or Techno… source |
| AutoCAD Specialist (Cert) | Certificate | This program is designed to provide extensive breadth and depth of knowledge of AutoCAD design software. Students will complete courses utilizing two-dimensional and threedimensional drawing and mode… source |
| Autodesk Inventor Specialist (Cert) | Certificate | This program provides an in-depth, focused study of threedimensional modeling of mechanical parts and assemblies concentrating on parametric, adaptive design techniques, and photo-realistic rendering. source |
| Automation and Engineering Technology (AAS) | Degree | This program prepares students for a career in the production automation, robotics, and industrial networking. This program provides in-depth knowledge and practical experience in production automati… source |
| Automotive Climate Control Tech (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares the student for an entry-level position in the automotive service industry. source |
| Automotive Service Advisor (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares the student for a career as an Automotive Service Advisor. Automotive service advisors work in new and used automobile dealerships and large automobile repair facilities. They g… source |
| Automotive Service Technician (Cert) | Certificate | This program provides the student with the entry-level skills needed to become an automotive technician. The program develops the necessary manipulative skills along with the theory of operation of v… source |
| Automotive Technology (AAS) | Degree | This program familiarizes the student with the technical aspects of operating and servicing various components and systems used in automotive applications. Classroom lecture is devoted to theory of o… source |
| Automotive Technology – Mopar College Automotive Program (CAP) | — | Moraine Valley Community College is one of 26 colleges in the nation, and the only one in Illinois that offers this manufacturerspecific program. This program is supported by Chrysler Group LLC. Mora… source |
| Baking and Pastry (AAS) | Degree | This program is designed to provide training essential to effective baking and pastry management in the hospitality industry. Graduates will be able to oversee baking and pastry food service operatio… source |
| Baking/Pastry Arts (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares students for entry-level positions in the baking and pastry area of culinary arts. source |
| Basic Air Conditioning Technician (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares the student for a beginning career as a heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanic, installer, or service representative. source |
| Basic Nurse Assistant (Cert) | Certificate | This Basic Nurse Assistant (BNA) program will prepare students to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The student will master competency in the 21 manual patient care skills mandated by the I… source |
| Before and After School Care (Cert) | Certificate | This program provides knowledge including the legal requirements for administering and running a before and after school program. source |
| Brake and Chassis Technician (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares the student for an entry-level position in the automotive service industry. source |
| Business Administration Associate (AAS) | Degree | This program is designed to provide students with employment or advancement in business, industry, government, or service organizations. The curriculum is intended to serve the needs of students who… source |
| Business Skills (Cert) | Certificate | This program provides students with opportunities to develop basic skills needed in virtually all work places today. Students develop an understanding of core business concentrations. source |
| C# Programmer (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares students with programming skills that will, when combined with a degree, provide the background for entry-level software development positions or enhance an information technolo… source |
| Cannabis Retail Specialist (Cert) | Certificate | This program is designed to provide students with employment or advancement opportunities in a licensed retail cannabis dispensary. Subjects taught focus on the skills and core competencies defined b… source |
| Cisco Network Associate (Cert) | Degree | This program prepares students for employment as a Cisco network technician. Graduates will be able to administer, install, maintain and troubleshoot Cisco Systems. In the program, students are intro… source |
| Cloud Networking and Virtualization (Cert) | Certificate | This program provides students with a comprehensive foundation in cloud technologies, virtualization, and the management and security of modern IT infrastructures. It is designed for individuals seek… source |
| Commercial Systems Service Tech (Cert) | Certificate | This program combines both lecture and hands-on components for commercial heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration maintenance and installation training. The certificate will serve students who a… source |
| Computed Tomography (Cert) | Certificate | This advanced certificate program provides students with a complete educational experience for licensed radiologic technologists wishing to become a Computed Tomography Technologist. The program prov… source |
| Computer Graphics Associate (Cert) | Degree | This program provides students with contemporary training and experience in the emerging and high-employment field of computer graphics imagery (CGI). Engineering and architectural firms employ skill… source |
| Computer Graphics Designer (Cert) | Certificate | This program provides students with contemporary training and experience in the emerging and high-employment field of computer graphics imagery (CGI). Engineering and architectural firms employ skill… source |
| Computer Graphics Imagery (AAS) | Degree | This program provides students with contemporary training and experience in the emerging and high-employment field of computer graphics imagery (CGI). Engineering and architectural firms employ skill… source |
| Computer Graphics Master (Cert) | Certificate | This program provides students with contemporary training and experience in the emerging and high-employment field of computer graphics imagery (CGI). Engineering and architectural firms employ skill… source |
| Computer Graphics Professional (Cert) | Certificate | This program provides students with contemporary training and experience in the emerging and high-employment field of computer graphics imagery (CGI). Engineering and architectural firms employ skill… source |
| Computer Information Systems (AAS) | Degree | This program prepares students for careers in information technology. Graduates qualify for positions in application development, web design and development, technical support, software support, and/… source |
| Computer Support Associate (Cert) | Degree | This program prepares students to work in career fields of computer support, maintenance and repair. Students will receive training in computer hardware, software and support. Students will learn abo… source |
| Criminal Justice (AAS) | Degree | This program prepares students for entry-level careers in the criminal justice system, including careers in policing, the courts and corrections. Employment of police officers is expected to grow fas… source |
| Culinary Arts Management (AAS) | Degree | This program is designed to provide small business management training essential to effective culinary arts management in the hospitality industry. Graduates will be able to oversee any food service… source |
| Culinary Arts Management (Cert) | Certificate | source |
| Cybersecurity (AAS) | Degree | This program is designed to provide a comprehensive program to develop a skilled workforce in the emerging field of information technology security. Managing information security programs consists of… source |
| Data Analytics Fundamentals (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares students to organize, identify patterns within, and derive meaning from data by using visual presentation tools and techniques in order to improve decisionmaking. Students will… source |
| Data Entry (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares students to utilize a keyboard to enter data from source documents into a computer, with students completing tasks such as entering alphabetic, numeric, or symbolic keystrokes.… source |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography (AAS) | Degree | This program prepares graduates for professional careers in the profession of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Graduates are eligible for employment in hospitals, clinics, and physicians’ offices. The… source |
| Digital Art/Design (AAS) | Degree | The Digital Art/Design A.A.S. offers a studio curriculum that scales from fundamentals to advanced production for print and digital media. Students master vector and raster graphics, image editing, p… source |
| Digital Art/Design Fundamentals (Cert) | Certificate | The program provides a hands-on foundation in digital art and design using industry-standard tools, equipment and software. Students build fluency in vector and raster graphics, image creation and ed… source |
| Digital Art/Design Professional (Cert) | Certificate | This certificate validates advanced proficiency in layout and interface design, design systems, and spec-driven production workflows for print and digital media. Students apply color, grid, hierarchy… source |
| Drivetrain Technician (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares the student for an entry-level position in the automotive service industry. source |
| Early Childhood Educator (AAS) | Degree | This program prepares students for careers in early childhood development. It provides mid-management skills needed to work in kindergartens, nursery schools, daycare centers, and special programs fo… source |
| Early Childhood Educator Level 2 (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares students to work with children ages three to eight at the most basic level. All students must have a high school diploma or GED. Students will develop the basic skills and theor… source |
| Early Childhood Educator Level 3 (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares students for a career in early childhood education with children ages three to eight years old. It provides opportunities for students to build on the skills established in the… source |
| Electric Vehicle Service and Repair (Cert) | Certificate | This certificate program prepares the student for an entry-level position in the automotive repair industry diagnosing and repairing Electric Vehicles and Hybrid Electric Vehicles. source |
| Electrical Troubleshooting (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares the student for a career as a heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanic or service representative. source |
| Emergency Management (Cert) | Certificate | This program provides a strategic interdisciplinary foundation of public safety and business theoretical concepts in emergency preparedness, coupled with adaptable real world application and identifi… source |
| Emergency Medical Services (AAS) | Degree | This program is designed for students intending to go into the public or private sector as Paramedics. Individual lives often depend on quick reaction and competent care of paramedics. Incidents as v… source |
| Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic) (Cert) | Certificate | This program is for those who want to go into the public or private sector as paramedics. It can also be an alternative career path for those presently in the fire science field. source |
| Emergency Medical Technician (Cert) | Certificate | This program provides instruction for students to the level of Emergency Medical Technician. The program emphasizes skills necessary to provide entry-level emergency medical care. Students will compl… source |
| Employee Training and Development (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares students for careers in human resources with an emphasis on training and development of staff. Students already employed are encouraged to take this program to update their skil… source |
| Engine Driveability Technician (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares the student for an entry-level position in the automotive service industry. source |
| ESL and Bilingual Educator (Cert) | Certificate | This certificate provides students with the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to implement key strategies to help support multicultural and multilingual students in ways that value bilingual… source |
| Financial Services (Cert) | Certificate | This program provides students with skills desired by companies in the banking, investing and insurance industries. source |
| Fire Academy (Cert) | Certificate | The Fire Academy prepares students for entry-level firefighter employment by providing the knowledge and skills required to earn Illinois State Fire Marshal certifications. The Fire Academy certifica… source |
| Fire Service Operations (AAS) | Degree | This program is designed to help students gain the entry level job skills needed for careers in the fire service. Students will cover all the topics and hands-on skills required for certification as… source |
| Fitness Trainer (Cert) | Certificate | This program is designed for students who desire to integrate education of exercise science methodologies with practical training experience leading to national certification and a career in fitness.… source |
| Fluid Power Technician (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares students to upgrade their skills to work in career fields of industrial maintenance. This certificate prepares students for entry-level positions in industrial maintenance and f… source |
| General Education Core Curriculum | — | The General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) credential requirements listed below satisfy the statewide Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) and will transfer to participating colleges or universit… source |
| Graphics Layout & Design (Cert) | Certificate | This program is designed for the experienced computer user who possesses strong skills in Microsoft Windows navigation and computer application packages. It is appropriate for students who have earne… source |
| HAC Stationary Engineer (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares students to repair and maintain heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment in commercial and industrial high-rise environments. source |
| Health Information Technology (AAS) | Degree | This program prepares students for a career that places them right where the expanding arena of health care meets the cutting edge of technology. Health Information Technology is a program that integ… source |
| Heating and Air Conditioning (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares students for entry-level positions in the heating and air conditioning service and installation industry. The employment potential for heating, air conditioning and refrigeratio… source |
| Homeland Security (Cert) | Certificate | This program serves students enrolled in the college's credit programs in Criminal Justice, Security and Loss Prevention, and Fire Service Management. It also provides access to non-degree seeking st… source |
| Human Resources Management (AAS) | Degree | This program is designed to prepare students for the operations, control, training, and development of personnel in the workplace. It examines the process of employee recruitment, selection, and plac… source |
| Individualized Welding (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares the student for a career as an entry-level welder with specific skills required for an individual’s preference. source |
| Industrial Controls Technician (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares students to work in career fields of industrial electrical maintenance. Students will receive training in electrical controls. Students will learn about industrial electrical co… source |
| Industrial Maintenance Technician (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares students to work in career fields of industrial maintenance. Students will receive training in mechanical drive, fluid power, and electrical control systems. Students will learn… source |
| Infant/Toddler Level 2 (Cert) | Certificate | The program prepares the student to work with infants and toddlers at the most basic level. All students must have a high school diploma or GED. source |
| Infant/Toddler Level 3 (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares students for a career in early childhood education in the infant and toddlers' field. It provides opportunities for students to build on the skills established in the Infant/Tod… source |
| Integrated Systems Technology (AAS) | Degree | This program prepares students for entry-level positions as electrical and mechanical technicians found in bakeries, manufacturing, chemical plants and material handling and automated warehouse envir… source |
| Java Programmer (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares students with programming skills that will, when combined with a degree, provide the background for entry-level software development positions, or enhance an information technol… source |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares students for a nursing career in a variety of healthcare settings. Students learn to deliver nursing care to people of all ages using principles of the biological, physical and… source |
| Mammography Technology (Cert) | Certificate | This program is an advanced certificate that provides a complete educational experience for licensed radiologic technologists wishing to become a mammography technologist. The program provides each l… source |
| Marketing and Management (AAS) | Degree | This program is designed to provide students with entry-level employment or advancement within businesses involved in the marketing of goods or services. This program prepares students for career opp… source |
| Mechanical Drafting Associate (Cert) | Degree | This program prepares students for entry-level positions in mechanical drafting and computer aided design (CAD). Development of drafting/CAD skills and practical applications are stressed. source |
| Mechanical Drive Technician (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares students to work in career fields of industrial maintenance mechanic. Students will receive training in mechanical drive systems using belts, chains and gears. Students will lea… source |
| Medical Assistant (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares graduates to begin careers as members of a multidisciplinary health care team within an ambulatory care setting. Students develop skills in accordance with the American Associat… source |
| Medical Billing (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares students for employment as medical billers, patient account representatives, and data entry specialists. Graduates will acquire a general knowledge of the healthcare field with… source |
| Medical Coding Specialist (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares students to become medical coding specialists and gain a working knowledge of diagnosis and procedure coding systems. Medical coders classify diagnoses and procedures to be used… source |
| Microsoft Associate (Cert) | Degree | This program is designed for information technology professionals pursuing Microsoft training and industry certification. source |
| Microsoft Office Specialist (Cert) | Certificate | This program is appropriate for any individual who wishes to become proficient in computer applications to further advance his or her current position or to open doors to new opportunities in the wor… source |
| Multimedia Designer (Cert) | Certificate | This certificate is designed for the experienced computer user who has strong skills in Microsoft Windows navigation and computer applications packages. Students who are interested in beginning a car… source |
| Multi-Process Welding (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares the student for a career as an entry-level welder with basic knowledge of several types of welding techniques. source |
| Network Administration (AAS) | Degree | This program prepares students for entry-level and intermediate positions in information technology with a strong focus on network administration and virtualization. Typical career titles include IT… source |
| Network Security Associate (Cert) | Degree | This program provides students with entry-level skills for a profession in network security. Managing network security includes preserving information confidentiality, availability and integrity. Net… source |
| Network Security Specialist (Cert) | Certificate | This program is designed to provide a comprehensive program to develop a skilled workforce in the emerging field of information technology security. Managing information security programs consists of… source |
| Network Technician (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares students for entry-level positions as a data communication specialist in the information technology profession. Common career titles include Network specialist, Network administ… source |
| Nissan Technician Training Academy (NTTA) | — | Moraine Valley students who are pursuing either the 12-course Automotive Service Technician Certificate or the Automotive Technology A.A.S. degree are provided with access to Nissan Virtual Academy/I… source |
| Nursing (AAS) | Degree | This program prepares students for nursing careers in hospitals and other health care facilities. Admitted students who wish to earn an Associate in Science degree in addition to an Associate in Appl… source |
| Office Assistant (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares students for a position as office assistants. Students learn the personal and technical skills needed to perform general administrative duties. Document formatting and communica… source |
| Office Technology (AAS) | Degree | This program prepares students for careers as administrative professionals. Students may choose an office manager, legal office professional or medical office professional track. source |
| Paralegal Studies (AAS) | Degree | This program prepares the next generation of educated, ethical legal professionals who provide support to lawyers, judges, and others in the legal community. The program aims to develop 21st century… source |
| Paralegal Studies (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares the next generation of educated, ethical legal professionals who provide support to lawyers, judges, and others in the legal community. The program’s goals and objectives are id… source |
| Paraprofessional Educator (AAS) | Degree | This program prepares students for a career as a paraprofessional educator (teacher’s aide) in regular and special education classes in elementary and secondary schools and in social service agencies… source |
| Patient Care Technician (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares students to function in the role of a patient care technician (PCT) in an acute care setting. The program provides students with a basic foundation in healthcare terminology, nu… source |
| Phlebotomy (Blood Collection) (Cert) | Certificate | This program presents the basics of phlebotomy. Laboratory scientists, technologists and technicians require blood specimens that have been obtained promptly, efficiently and safely by qualified phle… source |
| PHP Programmer (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares students with programming skills to design and develop web pages with dynamically generated content that will, when combined with a degree, provide the background for entry-leve… source |
| Pipe Welding (cert) | Certificate | This program prepares the student for a career as an entry-level welder with specific pipe welding skills required for the pipe welders union. source |
| Plant Engineering Mechanic (Cert) | Certificate | This program integrates short, stackable certificates into a medium size certificate aligned with the postsecondary educational needs of manufacturing and transportation and logistics employers. The… source |
| PLC Technician (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares students to work in career fields of automated industrial controls. Students will receive training in electrical controls and PLCs. Students will learn about industrial electric… source |
| Programming Skills (Cert) | Certificate | This certificate program will prepare students with fundamental programming and database skills. It may serve as a foundation for students who plan to pursue careers in technology, an enhancement to… source |
| Python Programmer (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares students with programming skills that will, when combined with a degree, provide the background for entry-level software development positions, or enhance an information technol… source |
| Radiologic Technology (AAS) | Degree | This program prepares graduates for professional careers in the medical health field. Graduates are eligible for employment in hospitals, clinics and physicians’ offices. The program includes instruc… source |
| Recreation Therapy (AAS) | Degree | This program prepares students for a professional career in recreation therapy. Recreation Therapy professionals help people in community and clinical settings. Recreation therapists plan, and implem… source |
| Respiratory Therapy (AAS) | Degree | This program prepares students as critical-care specialists to assist a primary-care physician in managing patients with serious heart and lung disorders. Respiratory therapists are responsible for a… source |
| Restaurant/Hotel Management (AAS) | Degree | This program applies management training to the hospitality industry in general, and the restaurant and hotel industry in particular. Management operations include personnel, inventory control, accou… source |
| Restaurant/Hotel Management (Cert) | Certificate | source |
| Retail Management (Cert) | Certificate | This program is designed to provide students with employment or advancement in the retail sector through an understanding of the core competencies defined by the industry as most relevant and focused… source |
| Security and Loss Prevention (Cert) | Certificate | This program provides students with basic training in security and loss prevention. While completing coursework, students can also complete industry security-related certification: a 20-hour Unarmed… source |
| Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares the student for a career as a basic stick welder. It will give a student one step up on entering the welding field. source |
| Sign Language Interpretation (Cert) | Certificate | This program serves students who are pursuing employment working with the deaf and deafblind community and/or entering the American Sign Language Interpreting field. Specifically, this certificate wi… source |
| Sleep Technology (AAS) | Degree | This program prepares students for careers as sleep technologists. Sleep technologists are health-care professionals who work as part of a team under the general supervision of a licensed physician t… source |
| Small Database Administrator (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares students with skills to build and administer a single-user database, including the designing of tables, queries, forms, reports, and macros. The coursework maps to industry cert… source |
| Software Developer (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares students with programming skills that will, when combined with a degree and/or industry experience, provide the background for entry-level software development positions. Inform… source |
| Sport and Recreation Management (AAS) | Degree | This program prepares graduates for professional careers in the recreation industry. Recreation and Sport Management professionals plan and implement recreation and sport programs, services, and acti… source |
| Stationary Engineer (AAS) | Degree | This program is designed to prepare students for employment at the management level in the construction industry. source |
| Supply Chain Management (Cert) | Certificate | This application-based program offers seven courses that provide an overview of supply chain management. Key topics covered include core technology skills and business/industry content. Students will… source |
| Therapeutic Massage (Cert) | Certificate | This program trains students in the art of touch and the application of pressure to clients’ sore muscles and limbs to induce relaxation, assist in rehabilitation and contribute to their overall phys… source |
| Website Designer (Cert) | Certificate | This certificate is designed for the computer user who has strong skills in Microsoft Windows navigation and computer applications packages. Students who are interested in beginning a career in websi… source |
| Website Developer (Cert) | Certificate | This program is designed for the experienced computer user who has strong skills in Microsoft Windows navigation and computer applications packages. Students who are interested in beginning a career… source |
| Welding Advanced (Cert) | Certificate | This program prepares students for employment in the welding field. Students gain experience in SMAW (stick), gas metal arc welding (mig), gas tungsten arc welding (tig), brazing, braze welding, oxy… source |
| Welding Combination (cert) | Certificate | This program prepares students for employment in the welding field. Students gain experience in SMAW (stick), gas metal arc welding (mig), gas tungsten arc welding (tig), submerged arc welding flux,… source |
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| Code | Title | Credits | Description |
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| ADC 100 | ADC-100. Human Development and Behavior. (3 Credits) | — | Provides basic principles of human development and behavior. Focus is on how chemical use, misuse, abuse and dependency affect normal growth and development. (3 contact hours) source |
| ADC 101 | ADC-101. Introduction to Addiction Counseling. (3 Credits) | — | Introduction to alcohol and other drug abuse counseling and processes. Focus is on assessment and diagnosis, the core functions of an alcohol and other drug abuse counselor, and basic counseling skil… source |
| ADC 106 | ADC-106. Theory and Practice of Counseling. (3 Credits) | — | Current theoretical counseling approaches will be discussed within the context of their history, philosophical base, key concepts, and client populations served. Students will be encouraged to explor… source |
| ADC 108 | ADC-108. Treatment Delivery Models. (3 Credits) | — | This course provides an introduction to the history of human services, the life and social problems addressed through human services, and public policies and systems developed in response to human se… source |
| ADC 110 | ADC-110. Common Behavior Disorders. (3 Credits) | — | Provides an overview of the causes, assessment and treatment of common behavior disorders. Includes a review of organic-based syndromes, thought and affective disorders, and compulsive disorders such… source |
| ADC 112 | ADC-112. Diversity in Addictions Counseling. (3 Credits) | — | This course examines treatment issues, techniques, and the development of programs related to diverse cultures and special-needs groups such as adolescents, women, the elderly, and minority groups. M… source |
| ADC 202 | ADC-202. Substance Use, Abuse and Dependency. (3 Credits) | — | This course provides intensive instruction about alcohol and other drugs with emphasis on the differences between substance use, abuse and dependence, and the symptoms associated with each of these s… source |
| ADC 203 | ADC-203. Neuroscience. (3 Credits) | — | This course provides an introduction to neuroscience and the implications of alcohol and other drugs as well as trauma on the brain and body. Neurological changes and modifications will be identified… source |
| ADC 206 | ADC-206. Group Counseling. (3 Credits) | — | Provides intensive instruction in the theory and practice of the group counseling approach used in alcohol and other drug abuse treatment. (3 contact hours) source |
| ADC 207 | ADC-207. Family Dynamics and Counseling. (3 Credits) | — | This course provides intensive instruction in the theories of family dynamics and the practice of family counseling in a variety of human services settings. (3 contact hours) source |
| ADC 208 | ADC-208. Case Management. (3 Credits) | — | This course provides an introduction to case management principles and practices, including assessment, service planning and documentation. (3 contact hours) source |
| ADC 211 | ADC-211. Compliance and Ethics. (3 Credits) | — | This course is designed to present and review the compliance and ethical standards to which the addictions counselor is required to adhere. Students will be introduced to the State Division of Alcoho… source |
| ADC 212 | ADC-212. Women: Addiction and Recovery. (3 Credits) | — | This course provides an introduction to the specific needs of women in addiction and recovery. Biological, psychological and societal factors will be identified as well as the treatment services need… source |
| ADC 219 | ADC-219. Contemporary Issues: Alcohol/Drugs. (2 Credits) | — | Intended primarily for students interested in alcohol and other drug issues. The course examines basic policy problems: legislation, professionalism, education, training, literature and research, pro… source |
| ADC 230 | ADC-230. Special Topics in Addiction Studies. (1 Credit) | — | Students work with instructor individually or in small groups to develop special projects designed to focus on specific addictions studies, chemical dependency, substance abuse, or related topics. Th… source |
| ADC 233 | ADC-233. Field Practicum. (3 Credits) | — | Supervised practical exposure and involvement in chemically dependent treatment service delivery at an approved addictions counseling site. This course meets the minimum supervision requirements for… source |
| ADC 237 | ADC-237. Seminar. (1 Credit) | — | Discussion of supervised field service experience in Field Practicum. (1 contact hour) source |
| ADC 243 | ADC-243. Advanced Field Practicum. (3 Credits) | — | This course provides supervised advanced-level exposure and involvement in chemical dependent treatment service delivery at an approved addictions counseling site. Successful completion of the course… source |
| ADC 247 | ADC-247. Advanced Seminar. (1 Credit) | — | In this course students will discuss their supervised field experiences in ADC-243 , Advanced Field Practicum. (1 contact hour) source |
| AET 101 | AET-101. Orientation to AET Careers. (1 Credit) | — | This course is an introduction to careers in the field of production automation, robotics, and engineering technology. Students will be required to research employment skills and knowledge, field-spe… source |
| AET 110 | AET-110. Robotics I. (3 Credits) | — | This course covers basic operations of FANUC robots, including the tasks that an operator, technician, engineer or programmer who needs to setup, record and/or troubleshoot programs on a FANUC Roboti… source |
| AET 120 | AET-120. Robotics II: Vision. (3 Credits) | — | This course covers basic tasks and procedures required for an operator, technician, engineer or programmer to setup, teach, test, and modify robotic vision programs (iRVision) used for automation, er… source |
| AET 210 | AET-210. Automation Capstone. (1-3 Credits) | — | This course is designed to integrate study with practical hands-on experience in automation and engineering. The individual student will identify a topic of study, set specific analysis, and make a p… source |
| ANT 101 | ANT-101. Introduction to Anthropology. (3 Credits) | — | This course is an introduction to the nature of humans and their development and relationship to the physical and social environment today and in the past. Surveys the major subfields of anthropology… source |
| ANT 201 | ANT-201. Biological Anthropology. (3 Credits) | — | Introduces the physical and cultural origins of humans, including study of primate behavior, fossil humans, development of tools, origins of agriculture, and development of early civilization. (3 con… source |
| ANT 202 | ANT-202. Cultural Anthropology. (3 Credits) | — | Introduces nature, origins of culture, and diversity of recent or living cultures. Covers methods of field work, case studies, problems of acculturation, and the role of museums in presenting and pre… source |
| ANT 205 | ANT-205. North American Indians. (3 Credits) | — | Surveys the archaeology and diverse cultures of native Americans, focusing on the earliest migrations to North America, the cultural achievements of the mound and pyramid builders, and the creative a… source |
| ANT 210 | ANT-210. Introduction to Archaeology. (3 Credits) | — | Introduces archaeological concepts, research, and methods for studying prehistoric and present cultures. Surveys the origin and development of societies in all parts of the world as revealed by signi… source |
| ARB 101 | ARB-101. Arabic I. (4 Credits) | — | This course introduces students to Modern Standard Arabic. Practice focuses on developing basic knowledge and skills in pronunciation and recognition of the sounds of Arabic, reading and writing the… source |
| ARB 102 | ARB-102. Arabic II. (4 Credits) | — | This course develops existing basic abilities to communicate in speaking and writing Modern Standard Arabic. Practice focuses on increasing knowledge and skills in pronunciation, grammar, reading and… source |
| ARB 103 | ARB-103. Arabic Basic Conversation. (3 Credits) | — | This is an introductory Arabic course which emphasizes listening comprehension and speaking in Levantine Arabic. With millions of speakers worldwide, Levantine Arabic has become popular beyond its or… source |
| ARB 104 | ARB-104. Arabic Basic Conversation II. (3 Credits) | — | This is an introductory Arabic course that emphasizes listening, comprehension, and speaking in Levantine Arabic. With millions of speakers worldwide, Levantine Arabic has become popular beyond its o… source |
| ARB 201 | ARB-201. Arabic III. (4 Credits) | — | This course is the third in a series of Arabic courses. Instruction will build on skills taught in ARB-101 and ARB-102 . The main focus of the course will continue to be communicative skills. Student… source |
| ARB 202 | ARB-202. Arabic IV. (4 Credits) | — | This course is the fourth in the series of Arabic courses. This course will focus on using the skills developed in the previous three courses to effectively communicate verbally and in writing in the… source |
| ART 101 | ART-101. Drawing I. (3 Credits) | — | Introduces drawing principles and techniques. Covers form, design and perspective, and includes various drawing media techniques. Fee is required. (6 contact hours) source |
| ART 104 | ART-104. Drawing II. (3 Credits) | — | A continuation of ART-101 , this course emphasizes composition, perspective and visual interpretation. A variety of drawing media is used. Fee is required. (6 contact hours) source |
| ART 105 | ART-105. Life Drawing. (3 Credits) | — | Teaches techniques of human figure drawing using draped and undraped models. Various media, applying principles such as design, structure, composition, form and abstraction, are used. Fee is required… source |
| ART 106 | ART-106. Drawing Comics. (3 Credits) | — | This course is for students interested in learning how to draw comics and graphic novels. The course will cover story structure, character and setting design, page layout, juxtaposition of images, pe… source |
| ART 110 | ART-110. Art Appreciation. (3 Credits) | — | Introductory survey and analysis of the visual arts - painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, printmaking, and crafts - to acquaint non-art majors with basic aesthetic concepts: media, techni… source |
| ART 116 | ART-116. Two-Dimensional Design. (3 Credits) | — | This course introduces the basic principles and elements of two-dimensional design, including basic art theory, composition and use of color in visual art. Emphasizes application of original ideas in… source |
| ART 118 | ART-118. Three-Dimensional Design. (3 Credits) | — | Basic principles and elements of three-dimensional design are discussed. Includes volume, color, value, texture, and line. Emphasizes application of design concepts to original design. Fee is require… source |
| ART 120 | ART-120. Beginning Painting. (3 Credits) | — | Introduces basic techniques and materials of oil and acrylic painting. Fee is required. (6 contact hours) source |
| ART 121 | ART-121. Watercolor Painting. (3 Credits) | — | Introduces basic techniques and materials of transparent and opaque watercolor painting. Fee is required. (6 contact hours) source |
| ART 122 | ART-122. Intermediate Painting. (3 Credits) | — | Explores advanced painting techniques as applied to solving visual problems in oils, acrylics and watercolors. Fee is required. (6 contact hours) source |
| ART 125 | ART-125. Ceramics I. (3 Credits) | — | Create clay forms using hand techniques and potter's wheel. Covers glazes, decorations and kiln firing. Explores design problems and solutions. Includes historical and cultural development of ceramic… source |
| ART 126 | ART-126. Ceramics II. (3 Credits) | — | Applies basic pottery methods to create advanced ceramic forms. Presents experimental problems in glazes, mixing and firing. Applies historical, aesthetic and artistic principles to ceramics problems… source |
| ART 146 | ART-146. Digital Art/Design: Introduction. (3 Credits) | — | Introduction to digital art and graphic design using industry-standard tools, equipment and software. Build fluency in raster/vector graphics, image editing and creation, composition, color, typograp… source |
| ART 150 | ART-150. Sculpture. (3 Credits) | — | Introduces basic techniques of sculpture. Explores three-dimensional media. Applies additive, subtractive and manipulative approaches to creating three-dimensional works of art. Fee is required. (6 c… source |
| ART 160 | ART-160. Darkroom Photography: Introduction. (3 Credits) | — | This studio course covers the basic principles of darkroom-based black and white photography, including camera operation, equipment, film processing, composition, and darkroom techniques. Students su… source |
| ART 161 | ART-161. Camera and Darkroom Techniques. (3 Credits) | — | This studio course develops expressive and technical skills in 35mm camera usage and darkroom work through the exploration of various black-and-white films, chemistries, exposure systems and printing… source |
| ART 162 | ART-162. Photographic Design. (3 Credits) | — | This studio course investigates the application of 2-D design elements to explore the creative potential of the photographic medium. Students will utilize traditional and non-standard photographic pr… source |
| ART 163 | ART-163. Alternative Photographic Processes. (3 Credits) | — | This course is designed for intermediate-level art and photography students who wish to explore non-standard photographic processes. A series of conceptual and technical projects will emphasize integ… source |
| ART 165 | ART-165. Digital Photography: Introduction. (3 Credits) | — | This studio course covers basic principles of digital photography, including equipment and camera operation, digital image adjustment and processing techniques. Students supply mount board, inkjet ph… source |
| ART 170 | ART-170. Printmaking. (3 Credits) | — | Introduces basic printmaking techniques such as relief, intaglio and screenprinting. Fee is required. (6 contact hours) source |
| ART 171 | ART-171. Printmaking II. (3 Credits) | — | This course is an in-depth exploration of relief, intaglio, and screenprinting techniques with an emphasis on developing conceptual skills and technical mastery within the framework of traditional an… source |
| ART 182 | ART-182. Digital Illustration. (3 Credits) | — | This art/graphic design studio course introduces vector-based illustration techniques. Investigates object-oriented graphics, curves and shapes, blending, patterns, and textures. Also examines the ma… source |
| ART 184 | ART-184. Digital Imaging. (3 Credits) | — | This art/graphic design studio course introduces computer imaging with bit-mapped graphics and rasterized images. Interaction between imaging and object-oriented software is explored. Fee is required… source |
| ART 186 | ART-186. Design I: Layout. (3 Credits) | — | This art/graphic design studio course focuses on the planning and design of print and digital page layout. Requires the creation of both single- and multiple-page documents detailing document constru… source |
| ART 205 | ART-205. Survey of Art I. (3 Credits) | — | A chronological survey of art, from prehistory through the Middle Ages. Included are artistic achievements of the Prehistoric, Ancient Near East, Ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Early Christian, Byza… source |
| ART 206 | ART-206. Survey of Art II. (3 Credits) | — | A chronological survey of art from the Proto-Renaissance through the mid-nineteenth century. Included are artistic achievements of both Western and non-Western cultures. Styles and cultures include W… source |
| ART 207 | ART-207. Survey of American Art. (3 Credits) | — | A chronological survey of the development of the visual arts in the United States from the colonial period through the present day. Early European influences, post World War II art and the contempora… source |
| ART 208 | ART-208. Survey of Art III. (3 Credits) | — | A chronological survey of modern art from the mid-19th century through the present time. Beginning with Impressionism, artistic achievements associated with the development of art through movements s… source |
| ART 209 | ART-209. Survey of Non-Western Art. (3 Credits) | — | A survey of non-Western art forms reflecting differing cultures and traditions found in the creative endeavors of Middle Eastern, South Asian, Far Eastern, Pre-Columbian Americas, Oceanian, and Subsa… source |
| ART 229 | ART-229. Digital Art/Design: Portfolio. (3 Credits) | — | Advanced studio focused on creating a professional art/design portfolio for print and digital formats. Students build strong visual and content narratives for a defined audience while curating, revis… source |
| ART 230 | ART-230. Digital Art/Design: Internship. (3 Credits) | — | This internship provides an opportunity for students to learn first-hand how a computer artist/designer handles day-to-day assignments. Student interns either work directly with experienced designers… source |
| ART 231 | ART-231. Art Seminar. (2 Credits) | — | This course is designed for the student who is planning on transferring to a four-year institution as an art major. Provides an opportunity for guidance in portfolio preparation and offers opportunit… source |
| ART 246 | ART-246. Digital Art/Design: Advanced. (3 Credits) | — | Advanced hands-on studio practice in digital art/design using industry-standard tools, equipment and software. Focus on concept development and systems thinking. Topics include non-destructive editin… source |
| ART 248 | ART-248. Design II: Interface. (3 Credits) | — | This art/graphic design studio course focuses on the planning and design of digital and interactive layouts for screen-based media. Topics include page/interface planning, navigation structures, and… source |
| ART 251 | ART-251. Digital Art/Design: Special Topics. (3 Credits) | — | This art/graphic design studio course offers rotating special topics in digital art/design. Content varies by semester and may address specialized tools, formats, or conceptual approaches not covered… source |
| ART 280 | ART-280. Independent Studio: Drawing. (3 Credits) | — | This studio course is for students who have completed all coursework in the discipline of drawing. Students enter into a contract with the instructor to complete an agreed-upon body of work and/or pr… source |
| ART 281 | ART-281. Independent Studio: Painting. (3 Credits) | — | This is a studio course for students who have completed all coursework in the discipline of painting. Students enter into a contract with the instructor to complete an agreed-upon body of work and/or… source |
| ART 282 | ART-282. Independent Studio: Ceramics. (3 Credits) | — | This is a studio course for students who have completed all coursework in the discipline of ceramics. Students enter into a contract with the instructor to complete an agreed-upon body of work and/or… source |
| ART 283 | ART-283. Independent Studio: Photography. (3 Credits) | — | This is a studio course for students who have completed college-level coursework in photography. Students enter into a contract with the instructor to complete an agreed-upon body of work and/or proj… source |
| ART 284 | ART-284. Independent Studio: Design. (3 Credits) | — | This is a studio course for students who have completed all coursework in the discipline of design. Students enter into a contract with the instructor to complete an agreed-upon body of work and/or p… source |
| ASL 100 | ASL-100. Visual Gestural Language. (2 Credits) | — | This course will involve the development of skills in non-verbal communications. Emphasizes the use and understanding of facial expression, gestures, pantomime, and body language to communicate. (2 c… source |
| ASL 101 | ASL-101. American Sign Language I. (3 Credits) | — | This is the beginning course in American Sign Language (ASL). Basic vocabulary and grammatical structures are covered. Comprehension and correct production will be emphasized. ASL will be used as the… source |
| ASL 102 | ASL-102. American Sign Language II. (3 Credits) | — | This course is a continuation of American Sign Language I and builds on the vocabulary and grammatical structures in that course. Comprehension and production skills will be emphasized. ASL will be u… source |
| ASL 103 | ASL-103. American Sign Language III. (3 Credits) | — | This course is a continuation of American Sign Language II and builds on the vocabulary, grammatical structures and advanced comprehension and production skills. ASL will be used as the method of ins… source |
| ASL 110 | ASL-110. Deaf Culture and History. (3 Credits) | — | This course provides an overview of the history, language, education, and culture of persons who are diagnosed as deaf and hard of hearing. Topics covered will include types of hearing loss, history… source |
| ASL 111 | ASL-111. Working in the Deaf Community. (1 Credit) | — | This course will provide an overview of careers that require knowledge of ASL and the Deaf community. (1 contact hour) source |
| ASL 114 | ASL-114. Fingerspelling and Numbers in ASL. (2 Credits) | — | This course will provide students with the tools and practice for successful production and reception of fingerspelling and numbers used in American Sign Language. Fee is required. (2 contact hours) source |
| ASL 121 | ASL-121. Linguistics of ASL. (3 Credits) | — | This course focuses on the linguistic principles of American Sign Language. Coursework will focus on phonemes, morphemes, semantics, pragmatics and other topics to increase understanding of the struc… source |
| ASL 122 | ASL-122. Classifiers in ASL. (2 Credits) | — | This course focuses on the use of classifiers in ASL. Students will analyze, discuss and demonstrate the different categories of classifiers. Production and comprehension of classifiers will be empha… source |
| ASL 201 | ASL-201. American Sign Language IV. (3 Credits) | — | This course is a continuation of American Sign Language III and builds on the vocabulary, grammatical structures, and advanced comprehension and production skills. Deaf culture and history will also… source |
| ASL 209 | ASL-209. Interpreting in Specialized Settings. (3 Credits) | — | This course focuses on interpreting in specialized settings (medical, legal, mental health, video relay, education, religious, etc.) and interpreting for deaf-blind individuals. Fee is required. (3 c… source |
| ASL 210 | ASL-210. Advanced Vocabulary for Interpreters. (3 Credits) | — | This course focuses on increasing comprehensive and expressive vocabulary, history, cultural forms, idioms, slang, etymology, regional variations in the English language, and continued ASL vocabulary… source |
| ASL 215 | ASL-215. American Sign Language V. (3 Credits) | — | This course is a continuation of American Sign Language IV and builds on the vocabulary, grammatical structures, and advanced comprehension and production skills. ASL will be used as the method of in… source |
| ASL 216 | ASL-216. American Sign Language VI. (3 Credits) | — | This course is a continuation of American Sign Language V and builds on the vocabulary, grammatical structures, and advanced comprehension and production skills. ASL will be uses and the method of in… source |
| ASL 218 | ASL-218. ASL Enrichment. (1 Credit) | — | This course is a dynamic seminar-style course for students who need additional study and practice to acquire ASL Fluency. Topics will focus on identified areas of weakness as defined with the instruc… source |
| AST 101 | AST-101. Descriptive Astronomy. (3 Credits) | — | This course explores the universe, and gives students an understanding of our place within it. Students investigate topics such as the history of Astronomy, the formation and evolution of the solar s… source |
| AST 103 | AST-103. Observational Astronomy. (4 Credits) | — | This lab course explores the universe, and gives students an understanding of our place within it. Students investigate topics such as the history of Astronomy, the formation and evolution of the sol… source |
| AUT 112 | AUT-112. Introductory Automotive Technology. (4 Credits) | — | This course provides the automotive technology student career information about the automotive service industry. The class provides theory and related hands-on experience on live automobiles as a fou… source |
| AUT 114 | AUT-114. Electrical/Electronic Systems I. (4 Credits) | — | This course provides instruction in basic electricity and electronics, including direct-current electricity, series and parallel circuits, and basic electronics. Theory, operation and testing of the… source |
| AUT 120 | AUT-120. Automotive Service Advisor. (3 Credits) | — | This course provides the automotive technology student with the knowledge needed for a career as an automotive service consultant (service writer, assistant service manager). The class provides theor… source |
| AUT 121 | AUT-121. Automotive Brake Systems. (4 Credits) | — | This course provides instruction in the theory of operation, diagnosis, and servicing of automotive disc and drum brake systems. Both standard and ABS brake systems are included. Service and troubles… source |
| AUT 125 | AUT-125. Performance and Driveability I. (4 Credits) | — | Engine drivability through the fuel delivery system, from the fuel tank through fuel distribution components, including electric fuel pumps, fuel filters, fuel injectors, regulators, return systems,… source |
| AUT 127 | AUT-127. Intro to Alternative Fuels. (3 Credits) | — | This course will address the need in the 21st century for alternative light-duty vehicles, their powerplants, and the energy sources used to propel them. Alternative fuel systems will be discussed as… source |
| AUT 214 | AUT-214. Electrical/Electronic Systems II. (4 Credits) | — | This is a course in advanced automotive electronics with an emphasis on understanding and diagnosis of electronic ignition systems, computerized engine control systems, and non-engine-related compute… source |
| AUT 232 | AUT-232. Performance & Driveability II. (4 Credits) | — | This is an advanced course in engine drivability and fuel management diagnosis. Emphasis on proper diagnostic procedures, use of scan tools, digital oscilloscopes, and exhaust gas analyzers are cover… source |
| AUT 233 | AUT-233. Seminar. (1 Credit) | — | Discussion of internship activities and problems, a student's performance, and any questions arising out of an internship. Development of professional attitude. Course strives to narrow the gaps betw… source |
| AUT 234 | AUT-234. Steering and Suspension Systems. (4 Credits) | — | This course covers theory of operation, diagnosis, maintenance, repair, and adjustment procedures pertaining to steering and alignment. Lab work includes two- and four-wheel alignment, servicing rack… source |
| AUT 236 | AUT-236. Auto Engine Reconditioning. (4 Credits) | — | This course covers recognizing and diagnosing causes of engine failure and procedures necessary to repair or build an automotive engine. Lab work consists of use of precision measuring tools, restora… source |
| AUT 237 | AUT-237. Internship. (3 Credits) | — | At AUT internship sites under the supervision of a certified ASE technician, students will diagnose and repair problems involving automotive components relating to the industry in which the student i… source |
| AUT 240 | AUT-240. Manual Transmissions and Drivelines. (4 Credits) | — | Studies manual drive transmissions and transaxles. (6 contact hours) source |
| AUT 242 | AUT-242. Automatic Transmissions. (4 Credits) | — | Students study automatic transmissions and transaxles, clutches, linkages, cables, in-vehicle and off-vehicle component repairs, bands and drums. Emphasizes problem assessment, theory of operation an… source |
| AUT 244 | AUT-244. OBDII and Emission Control Systems. (4 Credits) | — | Diagnosis and service of advanced computerized engine control systems (OBDII) and IM240 testing procedures are the main concepts covered. Detailed instruction on the use of advanced electronic testin… source |
| AUT 246 | AUT-246. Heating & Air Conditioning Systems. (4 Credits) | — | Explores theory, operation, testing, and servicing of automotive heating and air conditioning systems. Laboratory work includes proper handling of refrigerants, troubleshooting, repairing, and servic… source |
| AUT 248 | AUT-248. Electric Vehicle Service and Repair. (4 Credits) | — | This course provides instruction in the theory of operation, diagnosis, service, and repair of Electric Vehicles and Hybrid Electric Vehicles, which feature High-Voltage Battery Systems and High-Volt… source |
| BIO 101 | BIO-101. Survey of Biology for Non-Majors. (4 Credits) | — | This one-semester introductory course for non-science majors is designed to fulfill the general education requirement for life science with a laboratory. This is a survey of biology course that cover… source |
| BIO 103 | BIO-103. Germs: Good, Bad and Necessary. (3 Credits) | — | This course is a non-majors biology course designed to fulfill the general education for life science with no lab requirement. Microbes are the invisible engines that drive countless processes in our… source |
| BIO 104 | BIO-104. Biology of Human Life. (4 Credits) | — | This general education non-majors biology course emphasizes scientific inquiry through a breadth of selected concepts using humans as the study organism. Concepts include cell and molecular biology,… source |
| BIO 105 | BIO-105. Human Genetics. (3 Credits) | — | This course is a survey course that introduces students to the laws of human genetics, evolution, genetic diseases, and the latest biotechnology discoveries. Biological issues with personal, social,… source |
| BIO 111 | BIO-111. General Biology I. (4 Credits) | — | Scientific methods, biochemistry, cellular biology, cellular reproduction, classical and molecular genetics are covered with an emphasis on processes. This course includes a laboratory component. Fee… source |
| BIO 112 | BIO-112. General Biology II. (4 Credits) | — | Structure and function of the major systems of animals, plants, fungi, protista and bacteria are covered. Origin of life, ecology, classification and evolution are also studied. Animal dissection is… source |
| BIO 115 | BIO-115. Anatomy and Physiology. (5 Credits) | — | This is a one-semester survey course of anatomy and physiology of the human body. All of the major body systems are covered in this course. The course is designed primarily for students in programs t… source |
| BIO 119 | BIO-119. Introductory Microbiology. (4 Credits) | — | This course introduces microbial life, including morphology, staining, genetics, physiology and biochemistry of bacteria, archaea, fungi, protozoa, algae and helminthes. Medical significance of these… source |
| BIO 180 | BIO-180. Human Anatomy & Physiology I. (4 Credits) | — | The first course of a two-course sequence, this course presents an integrated approach to structure and function of the human body. Laboratory time is allocated to working with the human cadaver and… source |
| BIO 181 | BIO-181. Human Anatomy & Physiology II. (4 Credits) | — | The second of a two course sequence, this course covers the structure and function of humans as related to the endocrine, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems; homeosta… source |
| BIO 185 | BIO-185. Human Anatomy Cadaver Dissection. (4 Credits) | — | This course provides students with a unique opportunity to gain a better understanding of the structure of the human body through student dissection of a human cadaver, observation of anatomical mode… source |
| BIO 211 | BIO-211. Zoology I. (4 Credits) | — | Study of the natural history, morphology and physiology of invertebrate animals. Emphasizes midwestern forms, including distribution, feeding habits, reproduction, economic importance, and classifica… source |
| BIO 212 | BIO-212. Vertebrate Zoology. (4 Credits) | — | This course covers the structure and function of animal systems and their evolutionary relationships. Examines taxonomy, ecology, behavior, and distribution of representative animals. Fee is required… source |
| BIO 215 | BIO-215. Physiology of Health & Disease. (3 Credits) | — | This course includes functional interrelationships between body systems in health and disease. Emphasizes application of physiological concepts in problem solving. (3 contact hours) source |
| BIO 220 | BIO-220. Ecology & Field Biology. (4 Credits) | — | This course introduces general ecology. Includes field approach of measuring environmental factors in order to understand the ecosystem concept. Interrelationships of organisms, including humans and… source |
| BIO 221 | BIO-221. Introduction to Marine Biology. (4 Credits) | — | This course focuses on the biology and ecology of marine ecosystems and oceanography. The biological, chemical, physical, and geographical factors of marine ecosystems are explored, including the int… source |
| BIO 230 | BIO-230. Botany. (4 Credits) | — | Lecture and lab illustrate the diversity of simple and complex plants. Covers the structure of roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits; physiology of growth and response to environmental factors; a… source |
| BIO 240 | BIO-240. Biology Research. (2 Credits) | — | This course provides undergraduate research experience. Students will actively participate in selecting and planning a research experience, read and critique scientific articles related to research i… source |
| BNA 150 | BNA-150. Basic Nurse Assistant. (6 Credits) | — | Upon successful completion of this 144-hour Basic Nurse Assistant (BNA) course, approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health, students who receive a final grade of C (78%) or higher may apply… source |
| BUS 100 | BUS-100. Introduction to Business. (3 Credits) | — | This course will provide the student with the opportunity to develop concepts, attitudes, and ideas about the nature of business and the environment in which it operates. Types of business ownership,… source |
| BUS 105 | BUS-105. Small Business Management. (4 Credits) | — | Studies fundamentals of the organization and operation of a small business. Examines the problems of initial decisions: location, planning, financing, legal concerns, marketing and managing the small… source |
| BUS 107 | BUS-107. Fundamentals of Accounting. (2 Credits) | — | This course is designed for two types of students: those with no high school or career accounting background who feel the need for introductory work prior to taking BUS-142 (Financial Accounting) and… source |
| BUS 110 | BUS-110. Legal Environment in Business. (3 Credits) | — | A study of the modern legal and social environment of business, with emphasis on the regulation of business by government statutes, administrative regulations, and court decisions. Areas of concentra… source |
| BUS 116 | BUS-116. Personal Investing. (3 Credits) | — | This course is intended for students who want to understand the many investment options available to them. The course will cover the major investment choices including common stock, bonds, IRA, Roth… source |
| BUS 120 | BUS-120. Business Mathematics. (3 Credits) | — | This practical course covers mathematics of accounting, management, marketing, and finance. Topic coverage includes sales and property taxes, checkbook reconciliations, payroll, depreciation, trade a… source |
| BUS 130 | BUS-130. Principles of Marketing. (3 Credits) | — | This course emphasizes key concepts and issues underlying the modern practice of marketing. It includes an analysis of consumer and industrial markets and development and operation of a marketing pro… source |
| BUS 131 | BUS-131. Principles of Retailing. (3 Credits) | — | This course examines the fundamentals that support the success of a retail business based on the five components of merchandising: product,price, place, promotion, and people. The student will learn… source |
| BUS 133 | BUS-133. Salesmanship. (3 Credits) | — | This course focuses on the actual processes involved in the successful selling of products, services, and ideas to both organizational and final customer markets. The student will learn the principle… source |
| BUS 134 | BUS-134. International Business. (3 Credits) | — | This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of international marketing, analysis of international business opportunities, market entry strategies and finances, business in the global workp… source |
| BUS 135 | BUS-135. Personal Finance. (3 Credits) | — | This course introduces the topics associated with the management of personal financial affairs. The course deals with many topics that an individual must face in his or her lifetime, such as taxes, c… source |
| BUS 136 | BUS-136. Business Law. (3 Credits) | — | This course provides an introduction to law, examining topics such as contracts, sales and bailments, agency, employment, real and personal property, partnerships and corporations, and the common law… source |
| BUS 142 | BUS-142. Financial Accounting. (4 Credits) | — | This course introduces the basics of financial accounting with emphasis on accounting as an information system which aids in the decision-making process. The focus is on the analysis and classifying… source |
| BUS 143 | BUS-143. Managerial Accounting. (4 Credits) | — | This second semester accounting course presents accounting as a system of producing information for the use of internal decision-makers. The course emphasizes the identification, accumulation, and in… source |
| BUS 145 | BUS-145. Computer Applications in Accounting. (3 Credits) | — | This course introduces the student to the use of the accounting software. The student will gain a practical knowledge of computerized accounting applications including accounts receivable, accounts p… source |
| BUS 148 | BUS-148. Introduction to Finance. (3 Credits) | — | This course introduces corporate financial management. Topics include profit maximization, valuation theory, risk and return concepts, and techniques for managing current assets, fixed assets, and ca… source |
| BUS 155 | BUS-155. Display & Visual Merchandising. (3 Credits) | — | Design and create merchandising displays to cultivate positive customer attitudes toward a store or department for the purpose of selling merchandise. (3 contact hours) source |
| BUS 170 | BUS-170. Introduction to Human Resources. (3 Credits) | — | This course introduces the student to the policies and practices of employment agencies and personnel offices. Topics include recruiting, advertising, interviewing, counseling, placement, marketing,… source |
| BUS 199 | BUS-199. Special Topics. (1-4 Credits) | — | This course covers emerging topics of interest to business. The topics to be covered will be identified with narrative by section number in the college schedule of classes. A syllabus documenting top… source |
| BUS 200 | BUS-200. Consumer Behavior. (3 Credits) | — | Introduces the consumer and organization decision process in selection, acquisition, and use of products and services. Examines influences on consumer behavior that can be considered by marketers in… source |
| BUS 215 | BUS-215. Employee Training and Development. (3 Credits) | — | Provides experience for any professional in analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating employee training and development programs for the purposes of successfully transferring kno… source |
| BUS 226 | BUS-226. Business Ethics. (3 Credits) | — | This case-oriented course introduces moral issues associated with industry and commerce. Major ethical systems are explored. Encourages ethical methodology. Note: Only three credit hours can be earne… source |
| BUS 230 | BUS-230. Advertising. (3 Credits) | — | Covers advertising as an institution in society, a tool of marketing, and a process of mass communication. Explores the elements of developing effective advertising campaigns, including setting objec… source |
| BUS 231 | BUS-231. Principles of Management. (3 Credits) | — | Examines the foundations and nature of managing both profit and nonprofit organizations in a dynamic global environment. Studies the major management functions of planning and decision making, organi… source |
| BUS 232 | BUS-232. Human Resources Management. (3 Credits) | — | The Civil Rights Movement, federal manpower development programs, Fair Labor Standards Act, Social Security Act, and their impact upon management and personnel are explored. (3 contact hours) source |
| BUS 233 | BUS-233. Internship. (3 Credits) | — | Planned and supervised career field experience relating to the student's degree program. Fee is required. (3 contact hours) source |
| BUS 235 | BUS-235. Personal Development. (2 Credits) | — | Business psychology dealing with attitudes and concepts, including personal efficiency, human relations, motivation, and personality health for personal leadership are covered. (2 contact hours) source |
| BUS 237 | BUS-237. Seminar. (1 Credit) | — | Discuss internship activities and issues, and development of professional attitude. Closes gaps between theory and on-the-job reality. (1 contact hour) source |
| BUS 240 | BUS-240. Intermediate Accounting I. (3 Credits) | — | A study of the theory concepts and generally accepted accounting principles underlying the preparation of external accounting reports for corporate organizations. Topics include preparation of financ… source |
| BUS 241 | BUS-241. Intermediate Accounting II. (3 Credits) | — | Continuation of the study of generally accepted accounting principles underlying external financial reporting. Topics emphasized include current long-term liabilities, stockholders' equity, dilutive… source |
| BUS 242 | BUS-242. Cost Accounting. (3 Credits) | — | Covers managerial accounting topics in more detail. Emphasizes the role of accounting in virtually all aspects of an organization. Topics include organizational strategy, quality control, internal co… source |
| BUS 243 | BUS-243. Federal Income Taxes. (3 Credits) | — | Includes a comprehensive explanation of federal tax structure and training in application of tax principles to specific problems. Focuses on theory of tax law and the ability to identify tax problems… source |
| CAN 100 | CAN-100. Cannabis Introduction. (1 Credit) | — | This course will introduce students to the retail applications of cannabis. The history, lifecycle, legalization and sale of cannabis in the retail marketplace will be discussed. (1 contact hour) source |
| CAN 105 | CAN-105. Cannabis Laws and Regulations. (1 Credit) | — | This course is an integral component of the Cannabis Retail Specialist Certificate. The primary goal of this course is to develop a general understanding of laws and regulations that govern the posse… source |
| CAN 110 | CAN-110. Cannabis Pharmacology. (2 Credits) | — | This course provides students with a foundation of pharmacological topics related to medical and adult-use cannabis. Course content includes chemical constituents, physiological methodology and consu… source |
| CGI 100 | CGI-100. Cameras in Production. (3 Credits) | — | This course surveys the contemporary concepts and approaches to production in the current state of film, video, and social media. Emphasis is on the layout and composition, involved with capturing di… source |
| CGI 101 | CGI-101. Orientation to CGI Careers. (1 Credit) | — | This course is an introduction to careers in the field of computer generated imagery (CGI) technology. The course provides a survey of the CGI professions and the associated qualifications and skills… source |
| CGI 102 | CGI-102. Computer Graphics I. (3 Credits) | — | This course provides an introduction to computer generated imagery. CGI is used in modern engineering, science visualization, medicine, architecture, product design, printed media, films, television… source |
| CGI 103 | CGI-103. 2D Graphic Design. (3 Credits) | — | This course introduces students to the basics of two-dimensional design concepts used for the production of graphic communications. Emphasis is placed on learning the fundamental tools, theories and… source |
| CGI 104 | CGI-104. Computer Animation I. (3 Credits) | — | This course provides the basics of creating two-dimensional animated vector-based content using Adobe CS6 Flash. The course will focus on engineering and problem-based animation. Students will learn… source |
| CGI 110 | CGI-110. Computer Storyboarding. (3 Credits) | — | This course is designed to introduce the basic concepts of computer-generated imagery storyboarding. Students will produce scripts, sequences, treatments, interaction and storyboard descriptions and… source |
| CGI 114 | CGI-114. Computer Animation II. (3 Credits) | — | This course will focus on problem-solving and applications of computer-generated animation. Topics include advanced concepts of animating Flash using Action Script and Flash controllers. The course w… source |
| CGI 115 | CGI-115. Design Visualization. (3 Credits) | — | This course will be concentrating on 3D design visualization. Topics for discussion include setting up 3D scenes, viewing 3D space, parametric primitives, importing 3D geometry, lights, cameras, defi… source |
| CGI 116 | CGI-116. 3D Computer Animation I. (3 Credits) | — | This course introduces 3-D Animation using Autodesk 3DS Max software. Students will learn the basics of animation, modeling techniques, applying materials, lighting a scene and the rendering process.… source |
| CGI 117 | CGI-117. Game Engine. (3 Credits) | — | This course covers emerging topics of interest to Computer Generated Imagery. We will be exploring the Unreal Game Engine and creating a basic level game. Projects may include previously created cont… source |
| CGI 118 | CGI-118. Applied Animation Techniques. (3 Credits) | — | This course covers the applied techniques of 3D modeling, rendering and animation. Students learn the applied concepts and techniques of modeling with modification techniques that use the materials e… source |
| CGI 119 | CGI-119. Blueprints for Games. (3 Credits) | — | In this course, students will explore the scripting functionality within Unreal Engine using a node-based editor called the Blueprints Visual Scripting system. Beyond the basics of creating a 3D envi… source |
| CGI 120 | CGI-120. 3D Computer Animation II. (3 Credits) | — | This course covers applied character animation. Students will learn the concepts and techniques required to construct and animate biped characters. The interoperability of the 3DS MAX character syste… source |
| CGI 122 | CGI-122. 3D Computer Character Modeling. (3 Credits) | — | This course will provide students with a basic understanding of the concepts and skills required for the designing, building and mapping of 3-D computer characters. The fundamental concepts of charac… source |
| CGI 125 | CGI-125. Advanced Photoshop. (3 Credits) | — | This course provides the student with advanced training in digital photograph manipulation, restoration and compositing. Fee is required. (4 contact hours) source |
| CGI 126 | CGI-126. Computer Physics Simulation. (3 Credits) | — | This course covers the simulation and physical behaviors of complex models in a 3-D environment. Students will learn the applied concepts and techniques required for creating realistic physics-based… source |
| CGI 130 | CGI-130. Effects and Compositing. (3 Credits) | — | The purpose of this course is to provide the student with a basic understanding of image compositing in 2D & 3D space. The fundamental concepts of creating composites, paint projects, developing anim… source |
| CGI 199 | CGI-199. Topics. (1-3 Credits) | — | This course covers emerging topics of interest to Computer Generated Imagery. The topics to be covered will be identified with narrative by section number in the college schedule of classes. A syllab… source |
| CGI 210 | CGI-210. Introduction to Game Design. (3 Credits) | — | This course will introduce the student to computer game design. Students will study the application of games for entertainment, learning and problem-solving. A variety of computer game types will be… source |
| CGI 212 | CGI-212. Game Design Elements. (3 Credits) | — | This course surveys the design elements used in game design. Emphasis is placed on the creation of digital maps which could be applied within a game or virtual set. Applications include digital conte… source |
| CHM 111 | CHM-111. Fundamentals of Chemistry. (4 Credits) | — | An introductory course with laboratory in the basic fundamentals of inorganic chemistry with an introduction to organic, nuclear and biochemistry. Topics include metric system, atomic theory, nomencl… source |
| CHM 131 | CHM-131. Chemistry (University Oriented) I. (4 Credits) | — | Principles and theories of inorganic chemistry; molecular, atomic, nuclear and electronic theories of matter related to the periodic table; oxidation-reduction; and theories of solution are explored.… source |
| CHM 132 | CHM-132. Chemistry (University Oriented) II. (4 Credits) | — | Principles of chemical equilibrium applied to dissociation, solubility and hydrolysis in aqueous solution are covered. Studies metals, nonmetals and their compounds. Procedures for separation and ide… source |
| CHM 200 | CHM-200. Survey of Organic Chemistry. (5 Credits) | — | This one-semester survey of organic chemistry includes an introduction to the structure, nomenclature, properties, preparation, and reactions of functional groups, and provides an overview of biochem… source |
| CHM 203 | CHM-203. Organic Chemistry I. (5 Credits) | — | Modern concepts of the structure of organic compounds; correlation between structure, spectroscopy and properties are explored. Reactions, reaction mechanism, study of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocar… source |
| CHM 204 | CHM-204. Organic Chemistry II. (5 Credits) | — | Studies of carboxylic acids, aldehydes, ketones, amines, phenols, carbohydrates, amino acids, proteins and lipids will be covered. Fee is required. (7 contact hours) source |
| CIS 100 | CIS-100. Computer and Internet Basics. (1 Credit) | — | This course is designed to assist students with no previous computer experience in acquiring computer literacy and basic skills for Windows and the internet. Topics include hardware and software, ope… source |
| CIS 101 | CIS-101. Introduction to Computer Systems. (3 Credits) | — | This course provides an overview of computer hardware, software, networks, and the internet. Topics include usage, terminology, hardware, software, utilities and operating system software, file manag… source |
| CIS 105 | CIS-105. Introduction to Coding. (3 Credits) | — | This course serves as a foundational course for students in programming and other computer courses, and is recommended for all students and professionals pursuing careers in information technology. E… source |
| CIS 115 | CIS-115. Microsoft Office I. (3 Credits) | — | This course is designed to develop integrated PC application skills required for the completion of personal and business projects using the Microsoft Office Suite. Projects utilize fundamental techni… source |
| CIS 117 | CIS-117. Information Systems and Technologies. (3 Credits) | — | This course provides an overview of computer hardware, software, networks, and the internet for students entering the information technology field or for non-technical majors pursuing careers such as… source |
| CIS 123 | CIS-123. Database Design. (3 Credits) | — | This course is designed to teach the principles of database design. It will focus on the study of relational database design and data modeling, and will provide students with opportunities to gain ex… source |
| CIS 126 | CIS-126. PHP Programming I. (3 Credits) | — | This course is designed as an introduction to PHP programming. The course will explore the procedural model of PHP with in-depth focus of language constructs and usage. Active knowledge in web techno… source |
| CIS 131 | CIS-131. Website and User Interface Design. (3 Credits) | — | This course will provide students with an understanding and ability to apply effective web design principles in the planning, building, publishing, maintaining, and publicizing of a website. Fundamen… source |
| CIS 138 | CIS-138. Video Editing: Adobe Premiere. (3 Credits) | — | This course is designed to teach the principles of digital video editing and production. Using both a conceptual and hands-on approach, students will learn how to edit and compile digital video files… source |
| CIS 143 | CIS-143. Introduction to Data Analytics. (3 Credits) | — | This course provides an overview of the concepts and tools used to visualize and analyze data. Students will identify patterns in data through the creation of charts and tables. Students will also ex… source |
| CIS 146 | CIS-146. Operating Systems. (3 Credits) | — | This course introduces students to various operating systems used for personal and business applications. The current Microsoft Windows Operating System is covered comprehensively. Windows OS command… source |
| CIS 151 | CIS-151. Website Development: HTML & CSS. (3 Credits) | — | This course introduces the student to web authoring and publishing using Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets. In this course, the student will learn how to plan design, create… source |
| CIS 154 | CIS-154. C# Programming I. (3 Credits) | — | This course is designed to teach introductory topics in PC application development by using both a conceptual and hands-on approach. This course will focus on the study of the C# programming language… source |
| CIS 165 | CIS-165. Python Programming I. (3 Credits) | — | This course introduces the Python programming language to students already familiar with basic programming principles. Program design using structured, top-down and object-oriented approaches is emph… source |
| CIS 176 | CIS-176. Java Programming I. (3 Credits) | — | This course introduces the Java programming language to students already familiar with basic programming principles. Program design using structured, top-down, and object-oriented programming approac… source |
| CIS 199 | CIS-199. Special Short Topics in Technology. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides an introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) with a focus on Generative AI tools and their applications in business. Students will explore the fundamentals of Generative AI, g… source |
| CIS 200 | CIS-200. Special Topics in Technology. (3 Credits) | — | This course covers different technology topics based on emerging technological advances. The topics to be covered during a particular semester will be identified with narrative by section number in t… source |
| CIS 210 | CIS-210. Project Management. (3 Credits) | — | This course is designed for students who are expecting to enter the information technology field, or for non-technical professionals who are pursuing related careers in business, sales or marketing.… source |
| CIS 226 | CIS-226. PHP Programming II. (3 Credits) | — | This course is designed as an extension of CIS-126 providing greater in-depth experience with PHP programming. The course will build upon the skills developed using platform. Open Source topics and c… source |
| CIS 232 | CIS-232. Introduction to Adobe Creative Suite. (3 Credits) | — | This course introduces the fundamental concepts and techniques of the Adobe Creative Suite or other current desktop publishing and graphics software. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrob… source |
| CIS 234 | CIS-234. Adobe Illustrator. (3 Credits) | — | This course introduces vector drawing utilizing Adobe Illustrator or other current commercial illustration software. Students master the tools and techniques used for both print and web graphics. Top… source |
| CIS 235 | CIS-235. Adobe InDesign & Microsoft Publisher. (3 Credits) | — | This course is designed to further develop skills utilizing Adobe lnDesign and Microsoft Publisher software. The course is fast paced and project oriented with emphasis on independent work and decisi… source |
| CIS 236 | CIS-236. Adobe Photoshop. (3 Credits) | — | This course encompasses bitmap manipulation utilizing Adobe Photoshop or other current image editing software. Students will master a variety of tools and techniques to edit and create digital images… source |
| CIS 238 | CIS-238. Adv.Video Editing: Adobe AfterEffect. (3 Credits) | — | This course is designed to teach advanced digital video editing and production. Using both a conceptual and hands-on approach, students will learn how to enhance, render, and compile digital video fi… source |
| CIS 251 | CIS-251. Adv.Website Dev:Javascript & jQuery. (3 Credits) | — | This course introduces JavaScript and jQuery libraries to students already familiar with HTML and cascading style sheets for the purpose of building interactive websites. Using a hands-on approach, s… source |
| CIS 254 | CIS-254. C# Programming II. (3 Credits) | — | This course is designed to teach intermediate-level topics in PC application development by using both a conceptual and hands-on approach. This course will focus on the continued study of the C# prog… source |
| CIS 265 | CIS-265. Python Programming II. (3 Credits) | — | This course is designed to teach intermediate-level topics in Python application development using both a conceptual and hands-on approach. This course will focus on the continued study of the Python… source |
| CIS 276 | CIS-276. Java Programming II. (3 Credits) | — | This course is an intermediate study of the Java programming language. Concepts of object-oriented program design are emphasized. Key topics include classes and inheritance, interfaces, generics, col… source |
| CIS 292 | CIS-292. SQL/Database Applications. (3 Credits) | — | This course is designed to teach the use of Structured Query Language (SQL) to construct, modify, and maintain relational databases. Emphasis is on SQL and its uses in business applications. hierarch… source |
| CIS 295 | CIS-295. Internship. (3 Credits) | — | This course emphasizes planned and supervised career field experience relating to the occupational program of the student. Student works at least 15 hours a week. Topics include preparation for job s… source |
| CIS 297 | CIS-297. Website Design: WordPress. (3 Credits) | — | This course is designed to teach students how to create data-driven websites using popular development software tools. Students develop, implement, and work with databases, database connections, web-… source |
| COL 101 | COL-101. College:Changes,Challenges,Choices. (1 Credit) | — | Provides an opportunity to assess your purpose for college, assess your study strategies, set college and career goals, examine your values and decision-making skills, and develop an appreciation for… source |
| COM 088 | COM-088. Introduction to Composition. (5 Credits) | — | This course is designed to help students develop the writing skills necessary for college-level courses, including the composition of paragraphs and essays, an understanding of the writing process, t… source |
| COM 098 | COM-098. COM-Bridge. (1 Credit) | — | This course supplements COM-101 instruction for students enrolled in the Bridge Program. Covers developing the topic sentence, ordering ideas and achieving coherence in paragraphs, and using research… source |
| COM 101 | COM-101. Composition I. (3 Credits) | — | Designed to teach clear and effective expository prose, with emphasis on organization, clarity and coherence. Learn to adapt style to various readers and use research to clarify explanations and to s… source |
| COM 102 | COM-102. Composition II. (3 Credits) | — | Analytical and critical writing based upon texts. Research is used to incorporate supporting ideas drawn from primary and secondary sources. A grade of "C" or better is required for this course to tr… source |
| COM 103 | COM-103. Speech Fundamentals. (3 Credits) | — | Introduction to basic oral communication principles and skills, challenges of cultural diversity and gender equity. Includes study and practice in public speaking and discussion, preparation and orga… source |
| COM 104 | COM-104. Introduction to Creative Writing. (3 Credits) | — | This course introduces creative writing as a craft developed through a process of active reading, habitual writing and peer critiquing in a workshop setting. (3 contact hours) source |
| COM 106 | COM-106. Creative Writing, Poetry. (3 Credits) | — | This course is an examination and application of prosody, textual conventions, and theories of writing poetry through analysis and student writing. (3 contact hours) source |
| COM 107 | COM-107. Creative Writing, Fiction. (3 Credits) | — | This course is an exploration and application of techniques, conventions and theories of writing fiction through analysis and student writing. (3 contact hours) source |
| COM 108 | COM-108. Creative Writing Literary Nonfiction. (3 Credits) | — | This course is an exploration and application of techniques, conventions and theories of writing literary non-fiction through analysis and student writing. The study of non-fiction forms will include… source |
| COM 120 | COM-120. Introduction to Linguistics. (3 Credits) | — | Fundamentals of linguistics are covered. Emphasize speech behavior as interaction. Topics include origins, functions and limitations of language. (3 contact hours) source |
| COM 123 | COM-123. Applied Forensics. (3 Credits) | — | Includes instruction and practical experience in competitive speech events, such as impromptu and persuasive speaking, rhetorical analysis and oral interpretation. Selection, analysis and preparation… source |
| COM 125 | COM-125. Tutoring Internship. (1 Credit) | — | An introduction to tutoring in the Writing Center with emphasis on the interaction between tutor and client, and the options and strategies open to tutors to manage the tutoring session. Includes a r… source |
| COM 151 | COM-151. Student Publications Seminar. (1 Credit) | — | Earn up to four credit hours for participation in production of student publications. Includes weekly seminars. Teaches communication skills and publication production. (2 contact hours) source |
| COM 152 | COM-152. Student Publications Seminar. (1 Credit) | — | Earn up to four credit hours for participation in production of student publications. Includes weekly seminars. Teaches communication skills and publication production. (2 contact hours) source |
| COM 153 | COM-153. Student Publications Seminar. (1 Credit) | — | Earn up to four credit hours for participation in production of student publications. Includes weekly seminars. Teaches communication skills and publication production. (2 contact hours) source |
| COM 154 | COM-154. Student Publications Seminar. (1 Credit) | — | Earn up to four credit hours for participation in production of student publications. Includes weekly seminars. Teaches communication skills and publication production. (2 contact hours) source |
| COM 201 | COM-201. Business and Technical Writing. (3 Credits) | — | Improves writing in a variety of business and technical fields, both in college and on the job. (3 contact hours) source |
| COM 203 | COM-203. Interpersonal Communication. (3 Credits) | — | Introduces the study of interaction between people that focuses on the importance of sensitivity to various communications. Provides a communication perspective of interpersonal relationships, coveri… source |
| COM 204 | COM-204. Argumentation. (3 Credits) | — | This course will emphasize principles and methods of critical decision-making through argumentation and debate, including analysis of issues; collection and evaluation of evidence; evaluation of argu… source |
| CRJ 101 | CRJ-101. Introduction to Criminal Justice. (3 Credits) | — | No other judicial system on earth is as unique and as interesting as the American criminal justice system. This course will discuss a multitude of criminal justice topics and inquiries such as: What… source |
| CRJ 105 | CRJ-105. Criminology. (3 Credits) | — | This course studies criminal behavior and the typologies of crime, including violent, political, organized, and property crimes. It analyzes and discusses the major explanations and theories of crime… source |
| CRJ 106 | CRJ-106. Introduction to Corrections. (3 Credits) | — | This course examines the correctional system in America, including a thorough review of punishment from colonial America to the present. The student will be introduced to a variety of correctional th… source |
| CRJ 107 | CRJ-107. Juvenile Delinquency & Procedures. (3 Credits) | — | This course studies the American juvenile justice system, its history, objectives, and adaptation to societal changes. The very first juvenile court system was developed in Chicago in 1899. Students… source |
| CRJ 109 | CRJ-109. Introduction to Domestic Violence. (3 Credits) | — | This course offers a wide-ranging study of domestic violence. It merges theory with practical responses to victimization with an emphasis on the experience of victims. This course will also address t… source |
| CRJ 110 | CRJ-110. Introduction to Homeland Security. (3 Credits) | — | The focus on terror and the need to keep America safe has spawned substantial change in the world of public safety. This course will provide an overview of homeland security and the many organization… source |
| CRJ 111 | CRJ-111. Homeland Security Incident Command. (3 Credits) | — | This course provides an overview of incident command and how disaster response impacts all first responders. It provides a historical perspective and introduces many major themes and integral issues… source |
| CRJ 112 | CRJ-112. Disaster & Blood Borne Hazards. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides an overview of many of the risks faced by first responders. Bullets and violence are not the only concerns of first responders. There are a multitude of dangers, including many u… source |
| CRJ 113 | CRJ-113. Emergency Preparedness & Response. (3 Credits) | — | This course will study the science of emergency management and how those who work within the emergency preparedness profession must effectively prepare for threatened or actual disasters, man-made di… source |
| CRJ 114 | CRJ-114. Public Safety Leadership. (3 Credits) | — | The success of disaster response and emergency preparedness often comes down to who might be at the helm. This course explores what separates effective preparedness operations from disastrous operati… source |
| CRJ 201 | CRJ-201. Police in American Society. (3 Credits) | — | No other time in history has there been such public discourse on the role of policing in society. This course addresses the history and evolution of policing in America, including the changing object… source |
| CRJ 202 | CRJ-202. Investigation & Criminal Evidence. (3 Credits) | — | This course examines the art, science, collaboration, and skills of police investigations and its intersection with the use of evidence in the courtroom. Topics discussed will include the protection… source |
| CRJ 203 | CRJ-203. Forensic and Crime Scene Investigations. (4 Credits) | — | This course will provide a foundation in basic crime scene investigation and will highlight the interplay with forensic analysis and the criminal justice system. Students can expect to gain a real wo… source |
| CRJ 204 | CRJ-204. Crimes That Changed Our World. (3 Credits) | — | This course will provide a form of case study permitting students to better understand how our present law is not the product of a straight line, but rather is an evolutionary process. Each of the ca… source |
| CRJ 206 | CRJ-206. Substantive Criminal Law. (3 Credits) | — | Tragic events sometimes occur, but injury or death does not always lead to criminal charges. Why? Understanding the culpability of parties and the elements of crimes is the study of substantive crimi… source |
| CRJ 207 | CRJ-207. Procedural Criminal Law. (3 Credits) | — | What the public believes the police can do is largely shaped by television and the movies. This course identifies how wrong television can be when it comes to real-life crime, police investigations,… source |
| CRJ 208 | CRJ-208. Serial Killers and Mass Murderers. (3 Credits) | — | This course will provide an in-depth study of a unique subset of criminal offenders known as mass murderers and serial killers. The course will review the extant literature and review some of the com… source |
| CRJ 210 | CRJ-210. Special Topics in Criminal Justice. (1 Credit) | — | This course is provided on an "as needed" basis. Students will work individually or in small groups on special projects related to criminal justice. Students will also be called upon to meet regularl… source |
| CRJ 219 | CRJ-219. Contemporary Issues: Criminal Justice. (2 Credits) | — | This course has been recently expanded to encompass many of the social justice issues that have been the subject of recent public debate, discourse, and in some cases controversy. A wide spectrum of… source |
| CRJ 233 | CRJ-233. Internship. (3 Credits) | — | This internship opportunity provides students a unique field experience in order to better prepare them for a career in public service, consistent with their degree program. Students who are selected… source |
| CRJ 237 | CRJ-237. Seminar. (1 Credit) | — | This seminar course is meant to compliment and act as a co-requisite to the Internship experience, CRJ-233 . It would be anticipated that the student participating in the internship would meet regula… source |
| CSC 140 | CSC-140. Introduction to Computer Science. (3 Credits) | — | Designed as an introduction to problem solving, structured logic and programming, this course covers the concepts of an algorithm and its expression as a program. C++ or another high-level language w… source |
| CSC 240 | CSC-240. Advanced Computer Science. (3 Credits) | — | This course is designed as an extension of CSC-140 , providing greater in-depth experience in modular structured programming solutions to problems. Topics include record I/O; file processing; advance… source |
| CSC 280 | CSC-280. Data Structures with Applications. (4 Credits) | — | An introduction to elementary data structures (lists, stacks, queues, trees, graphs, heaps, and hash tables) and their implementation using an object-oriented programming language. The course also co… source |
| DMS 101 | DMS-101. Fundamentals of Ultrasound. (1 Credit) | — | This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic ultrasound environment and basic ultrasound concepts. History of ultrasound including medical applications. Description of the roles, res… source |
| DMS 102 | DMS-102. Patient Care and Procedures. (2 Credits) | — | This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic ultrasound environment and basic ultrasound concepts. History of ultrasound including medical applications. Description of the roles, res… source |
| DMS 103 | DMS-103. Abdominal Sonography I. (3 Credits) | — | This course is designed to present a comprehensive study of normal and abnormal anatomy and sonographic appearances of abdominal structures and small parts. Normal and abnormal variants including phy… source |
| DMS 104 | DMS-104. OB/GYN Sonography I. (3 Credits) | — | This course is designed to present a comprehensive study of normal and abnormal anatomy and sonographic appearances of obstetric and gynecologic structures. Normal and abnormal variants including phy… source |
| DMS 105 | DMS-105. Abdominal Sonography II. (3 Credits) | — | This course is designed to present a comprehensive study of normal and abnormal anatomy and sonographic appearances of abdominal structures and small parts. Normal and abnormal variants including phy… source |
| DMS 107 | DMS-107. DMS Clinical Practicum I. (1 Credit) | — | This course is designed to provide clinical experience and hands-on training of ultrasound imaging. Demonstration of image critique, image quality, technical factors, scanning techniques, and protoco… source |
| DMS 109 | DMS-109. Principles and Instrumentation I. (3 Credits) | — | This course introduces the fundamental principles of ultrasound physics and instrumentation. Topics include the properties of sound, wave behavior, interaction of sound with tissue, transducers, and… source |
| DMS 110 | DMS-110. DMS Clinical Practicum II. (1 Credit) | — | This course is designed to provide clinical experience and hands-on training of ultrasound imaging. Demonstration of image critique, image quality, technical factors, scanning techniques, and protoco… source |
| DMS 111 | DMS-111. Principles and Instrumentation II. (3 Credits) | — | This course is a continuation of DMS-109 , with emphasis on advanced ultrasound physics and instrumentation concepts. Topics include hemodynamics, Doppler physics, advanced image processing, harmonic… source |
| DMS 114 | DMS-114. Sonography Applications. (2 Credits) | — | This course emphasizes the application and integration of sonographic principles across abdominal, obstetric/gynecologic, and vascular imaging. Students will review normal and abnormal anatomy, physi… source |
| DMS 116 | DMS-116. Imaging and Cross-Sectional Anatomy. (3 Credits) | — | This course is designed to provide an in-depth study of sectional anatomy pertinent to ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Standard transverse, parasagittal, and coronal… source |
| DMS 206 | DMS-206. OB/GYN Sonography II. (3 Credits) | — | This course is designed to present a comprehensive study of normal and abnormal anatomy and sonographic appearances of obstetric and gynecologic structures. Normal and abnormal variants including phy… source |
| DMS 208 | DMS-208. Legal and Ethical Procedures. (2 Credits) | — | This course is designed to provide a study of advanced topics in sonography related to health care delivery systems, legal responsibilities, and ethical dilemmas. Emphasis is placed on applying the S… source |
| DMS 212 | DMS-212. DMS Vascular Sonography. (2 Credits) | — | This course introduces the principles of vascular ultrasound, including hemodynamics, Doppler applications, and imaging techniques used in evaluating cerebrovascular, peripheral arterial, and venous… source |
| DMS 213 | DMS-213. DMS Clinical Practicum Ill. (4 Credits) | — | This course is designed to provide clinical experience and hands-on training of ultrasound imaging. Demonstration of image critique, image quality, technical factors, scanning techniques, and protoco… source |
| DMS 215 | DMS-215. DMS Clinical Practicum IV. (4 Credits) | — | This course is designed to provide clinical experience and hands-on training of ultrasound imaging. Demonstration of image critique, image quality, technical factors, scanning techniques, and protoco… source |
| DMS 217 | DMS-217. DMS Capstone. (1 Credit) | — | This course is designed to prepare students for the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification examinations in Sonography Principles & Instrumentation (SPI) and special… source |
| EAS 120 | EAS-120. Introduction to Earth Science. (4 Credits) | — | An introductory course to acquaint students with the physical environment. Topics include an examination of the earth's composition; plate tectonics, structure and land forms; the atmosphere and majo… source |
| EAS 125 | EAS-125. Introduction to Weather and Climate. (4 Credits) | — | This course is an elementary treatment of the processes that produce our weather and climate. Covers the elements of weather and climate (temperature, moisture, pressure, and winds); causes for day-t… source |
| EAS 130 | EAS-130. Severe and Hazardous Weather. (4 Credits) | — | This course examines hazardous weather patterns and severe weather phenomena while emphasizing the fundamental concepts and processes in meteorology. The internal structure and atmospheric dynamics o… source |
| EAS 135 | EAS-135. Severe and Hazardous Weather. (3 Credits) | — | This course examines hazardous weather patterns and severe weather phenomena during both warm and cold seasons while emphasizing the fundamental concepts and processes in meteorology. The internal st… source |
| ECE 101 | ECE-101. Introduction to Early Childhood. (3 Credits) | — | This course is designed as an overview of early childhood care and education, including the basic values, structure, organization, and programming in early childhood. Examination of the student's per… source |
| ECE 105 | ECE-105. Health, Safety and Nutrition. (3 Credits) | — | A comprehensive overview of ways to ensure a child's physical well-being. Basic and changing health, safety and nutrition needs of children are examined, as well as appropriate methods by which these… source |
| ECE 107 | ECE-107. Infant and Toddler Development. (3 Credits) | — | Studies patterns of growth, concepts, principles and theories of development for children from birth to toddlers. Examines needs of infants and toddlers in various childcare settings that are safe, d… source |
| ECE 109 | ECE-109. Child, Family and Community. (3 Credits) | — | This course focuses on the child in the context of family, school and community. Students will conduct a service learning project, advocate for students and families, discuss and analyze the contempo… source |
| ECE 201 | ECE-201. Math, Science and Social Studies. (3 Credits) | — | Introduction to the theory and practice related to the curricular areas of math, science and social studies for young children. Emphasis will be placed on the development and evaluation of developmen… source |
| ECE 202 | ECE-202. Growth and Development/Young Child. (3 Credits) | — | This course is a foundation course in theory and principles of development, conception through age eight. Course includes an in-depth study of physical, social/emotional, cognitive, language, and aes… source |
| ECE 203 | ECE-203. Administration of EC Programs. (3 Credits) | — | This course will prepare a candidate to become a director of a licensed center or a licensed home provider. The course will cover the Department of Children and Family Services' (DCFS) state regulati… source |
| ECE 205 | ECE-205. Curriculum-Early Childhood Programs. (3 Credits) | — | Overview of principles involved in planning, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate curriculum. Includes lesson plan; emerging curriculum; scheduling; room arrangement; materials and… source |
| ECE 211 | ECE-211. Special Topics in Education. (1-3 Credits) | — | Students will work with the program coordinator to create supervised internship opportunities in early childhood settings. This course is intended for students pursuing the Infant/Toddler and Directo… source |
| ECE 233 | ECE-233. ECE Practicum. (2 Credits) | — | This course provides students with a hands-on clinical field experience in a qualified early childhood setting (birth through age 8). This experience involves observation of and interaction with prac… source |
| ECE 237 | ECE-237. ECE Practicum Seminar. (1 Credit) | — | This course serves as a capstone educational experience in which students will dialogue, research and reflect on professional practice within varied early childhood settings (birth through age 8). Em… source |
| ECE 243 | ECE-243. Infant/Toddler Practicum. (2 Credits) | — | This course provides students with a hands-on clinical field experience working in a qualified early childhood setting with infants and toddlers (birth through age 3). Emphasis is placed on the compl… source |
| ECE 247 | ECE-247. Infant/Toddler Practicum Seminar. (1 Credit) | — | This course serves as a capstone educational experience in which students will dialogue, research and reflect on professional practice within varied early childhood settings (birth through age 3). Em… source |
| ECE 253 | ECE-253. ECE Director Practicum. (3 Credits) | — | This course provides students with an extensive clinical field experience in early childhood administration in a qualified early childhood setting working with a child care center director, staff, yo… source |
| ECE 257 | ECE-257. ECE Director Practicum Seminar. (1 Credit) | — | This course serves as a capstone educational experience in which students will dialogue, research, and reflect on professional practice and administrative responsibilities associated with varied earl… source |
| ECO 100 | ECO-100. Consumer Economics. (3 Credits) | — | Personal financial management is explored, including financial planning, budgeting, banking, borrowing, credit, taxes, home ownership, renting, life insurance, health and income insurance, estate pla… source |
| ECO 101 | ECO-101. Principles of Macro-Economics. (3 Credits) | — | Examines basic economic concepts, including unemployment, inflation, production, and fiscal and monetary policy. Completion of two years of high school math including algebra, or MTH-098 , is strongl… source |
| ECO 102 | ECO-102. Principles of Micro-Economics. (3 Credits) | — | Studies supply and demand analysis, basic concepts of cost and revenue under various market conditions, income distribution and international trade. Completion of two years of high school math includ… source |
| ECO 103 | ECO-103. International Economics. (3 Credits) | — | This course includes a brief historical account of United States international trade policies and their continued influence on the economy. The course will examine trading among sensitive model natio… source |
| ECO 250 | ECO-250. Comparative Economics. (3 Credits) | — | Develop an appreciation and understanding for the philosophies and precepts on which world economic systems are based. Classical economic philosophies are reviewed, and elements of national economics… source |
| EDU 100 | EDU-100. Introduction to Education. (3 Credits) | — | Provides an introduction to teaching as a profession in the American education system. Offers a variety of perspectives on education including historical, philosophical social, legal, and ethical iss… source |
| EDU 102 | EDU-102. Intro for Paraprofessional Educator. (3 Credits) | — | This course is designed for students who are considering a career in the education field. This course is designed to cover professionalism, teaching methods and strategies, lesson planning, co-operat… source |
| EDU 103 | EDU-103. Observation/Clinical Experience. (3 Credits) | — | Documented clinical experience(s) based on community collaborations involving observation of and interaction with students and practitioners at work, according to specified guidelines, within the app… source |
| EDU 104 | EDU-104. Intro. to the Foundations of Reading. (3 Credits) | — | Introduction to theory and practice in teaching reading and related language arts areas. Includes information on the basic components of reading instruction and language arts instruction, and the imp… source |
| EDU 105 | EDU-105. Classroom Management. (3 Credits) | — | This course studies the theories of discipline and the implementation of behavior analysis in order to maintain an effective classroom/center environment. Strategies and their application, which addr… source |
| EDU 106 | EDU-106. Language and Linguistics. (3 Credits) | — | This course will focus on language and linguistics for the pre-K to 12 classrooms. It will compare what languages have in common as well as how they differ. As an introduction to the science of langu… source |
| EDU 108 | EDU-108. Foundations of Bilingual Education. (3 Credits) | — | This course discusses diversity of schools and societies, and social and global perspectives. Major theories and principles of language learning and teaching. Topics will include appreciation of indi… source |
| EDU 109 | EDU-109. Cross-Cultural Studies. (3 Credits) | — | This course focuses on the relationship among culture, classroom practices and policy, and how this relationship influences the education of English language learners. Students will examine their own… source |
| EDU 110 | EDU-110. Technology for Educators. (3 Credits) | — | This course introduces educators to the knowledge and skills required to demonstrate their proficiency in the current technology standards. This course focuses on both knowledge and performance, and… source |
| EDU 111 | EDU-111. Intro to the Exceptional Child. (3 Credits) | — | This course is a survey that presents the historical, philosophical and legal foundations of special education. An in-depth overview of the characteristics of individuals with disabilities, methods o… source |
| EDU 205 | EDU-205. Literature for Children/Young Adults. (3 Credits) | — | Survey of the genre of literature for children through young adults, analyzing the social, cultural, and intellectual implications, instruction methodology, including critical thinking assessment, cr… source |
| EDU 233 | EDU-233. Paraprofessional Educator Internship. (3 Credits) | — | An extensive clinical field experience based in community collaboration involving a working observation of and interaction with practitioners in the field. This experience is evaluated and under the… source |
| EDU 237 | EDU-237. Paraprofessional Educator Seminar. (1 Credit) | — | Students demonstrate the knowledge, performance and disposition for teaching. Emphasis is on the completion of teaching-learning skills, reflective practices and an understanding of the field of educ… source |
| EDU 250 | EDU-250. Comparative Education. (3 Credits) | — | This course compares the educational system (preschool through higher education) in European states with special consideration of Austria, England, Germany, Ireland, France, and Italy. Current trends… source |
| EDU 263 | EDU-263. Bilingual Practicum. (3 Credits) | — | This course focuses on the basic principles and current practical approaches to assessment of language learning students in ESL and bilingual PK-12 educational settings. Topics include evaluating and… source |
| EGN 102 | EGN-102. Introduction to Engineering. (2 Credits) | — | This course exposes students to various engineering careers and introduces engineering techniques, methods and history. The course covers interrelationships within and among engineering, technology a… source |
| EGN 150 | EGN-150. Introduction to Design. (3 Credits) | — | An introduction to the principles and practices of engineering graphics and conceptual design. Topics include sketching, multiview orthographic projection, sections, auxiliary views, dimensioning, pi… source |
| EGN 201 | EGN-201. Engineering Statics. (3 Credits) | — | Analyze one-, two- and three-dimensional force systems in equilibrium. Includes use of vector calculus. Applications include trusses and frames. Includes discussion of friction, centroids and virtual… source |
| EGN 202 | EGN-202. Engineering Dynamics. (3 Credits) | — | Kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies using the calculus of vectors are studied. Nonrectangular coordinates and Newton's laws of motion, work, energy, and momentum are applied to a va… source |
| EGN 205 | EGN-205. Circuits Analysis. (4 Credits) | — | This course introduces analysis of electric circuits, electrical components, and networks. Topics include concepts of electricity and magnetism, circuit variables (units, voltage, inductance, power a… source |
| EGN 227 | EGN-227. Strength of Materials. (3 Credits) | — | Analysis of stress, strain, and deflection in machine and structural elements (axial, shear, torsion and bending loads). Stress and strain transformation using Mohr's Circle. Combined loading, repeat… source |
| EGN 252 | EGN-252. Thermodynamics. (3 Credits) | — | Analysis of thermodynamic processes and systems. Engineering implications of the properties of ideal and real gases and vapors in thermal systems. Zeroth, first, and second laws of thermodynamics, po… source |
| ELT 101 | ELT-101. Electricity and Electronics. (3 Credits) | — | This course provides a practical approach to DC and AC electricity and electronics. The course provides an introduction to electricity and magnetism; circuit elements; and series, parallel and simple… source |
| ELT 102 | ELT-102. Digital Logic/Solid State Devices. (3 Credits) | — | This course provides a practical approach to the study of digital and integrated devices. The course will include the study of logic gates, flip-flops, latches, counters, encoders/decoders, multiplex… source |
| ELT 103 | ELT-103. Orientation to IST Careers. (1 Credit) | — | This is a career orientation course aimed at helping students choose their Integrated Systems Technology field. It will enable students to navigate through the courses, certificates, and internships,… source |
| ELT 112 | ELT-112. Computers for Industry. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides a basic introduction to the computer hardware and software. The emphasis is on the software, with a basic introduction to DOS, Windows, Windows applications, and batch file progr… source |
| ELT 199 | ELT-199. Special Topics. (3 Credits) | — | This course covers different industrial maintenance topics based on emerging industry trends and student needs. Students work with instructors individually or in small groups to develop special proje… source |
| ELT 201 | ELT-201. Industrial Controls. (3 Credits) | — | Provides an in-depth study of electrical controls in an industrial environment. Topics include power distribution basics, motor control circuits, pilot devices, timers, counters, photoelectric and pr… source |
| ELT 202 | ELT-202. Advanced Industrial Controls. (3 Credits) | — | Examines the application of digital circuits, trigger circuits, and thyristors in power and control circuits. Closed loop systems, PID, transducers, and motor controls also will be studied. An examin… source |
| ELT 211 | ELT-211. Introduction to PLCs. (3 Credits) | — | Introduction to programmable logic controllers. Explores the history of their evolution in industry; fundamental concepts and programming methods; RLL programming, counters, timers and shift register… source |
| ELT 222 | ELT-222. Advanced PLCs. (3 Credits) | — | Examines the application of programmable logic controllers in the areas of advanced I/O, PLC network, and factory automation. Program design, documentation, testing, and troubleshooting are investiga… source |
| ELT 260 | ELT-260. Internship. (1-3 Credits) | — | This course is a supervised occupational field experience in a student's area of study in electronics and/or process control and manufacturing industries. Duties should be of a technical nature, but… source |
| EMS 101 | EMS-101. Emergency Medical Technician. (10 Credits) | — | This course provides instruction for students to the level of Emergency Medical Technician-Basic. The course emphasizes skills necessary to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support leve… source |
| EMS 102 | EMS-102. Paramedic I. (10 Credits) | — | This course provides classroom training and clinical experience to enable students to become state-licensed Paramedics. Examines the role and responsibility of the paramedic in the health care delive… source |
| EMS 103 | EMS-103. Paramedic II. (9 Credits) | — | This course is an in-depth study of the cardiovascular system, and the study of epidemiology, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, assessment and management of the following patients: gynecologic… source |
| EMS 104 | EMS-104. Paramedic III. (10 Credits) | — | This course covers the anatomy and physiology and management of the geriatric client, environmental and hematological emergencies, anaphylaxis, allergies, the challenged patients and chronic care pat… source |
| EMS 230 | EMS-230. Special Topics in EMS. (5 Credits) | — | This course will provide students with an efficient mechanism for receiving education on current issues and topics impacting the emergency medical field. Students will work with an instructor individ… source |
| EMS 233 | EMS-233. Field Experience. (6 Credits) | — | In this course, students, while under the direct supervision of a licensed paramedic, will accumulate a minimum of 248 hours of actual ambulance service (including a minimum of 50 calls, 25 of which… source |
| EMS 237 | EMS-237. Seminar/Capstone. (5 Credits) | — | In this course, semi-weekly seminars allow the paramedic intern to conduct research and give an oral presentation on a case study to the Program Director and classmates. The student will meet with th… source |
| FIS 101 | FIS-101. Principles of Fire Science. (3 Credits) | — | The course explores the history of the fire service and its development into the organization that we know of today. Students will explore tactics and fireground strategies. Characteristics and behav… source |
| FIS 110 | FIS-110. Hazardous Materials Awareness. (1 Credit) | — | Designed to give the student the knowledge necessary to implement a planned response to a hazardous materials circumstance. Emphasizes surveying the incident scene and collecting hazardous materials… source |
| FIS 117 | FIS-117. Incident Safety Officer. (3 Credits) | — | This course introduces the student to the roles and responsibilities of an incident safety officer. The student will learn about firefighter line-of-duty deaths and ways in which firefighter deaths c… source |
| FIS 118 | FIS-118. Health and Safety Officer. (3 Credits) | — | This course introduces the student to the roles and responsibilities of the health and safety officer. The student will learn about firefighter wellness and fitness programs. The development of an ov… source |
| FIS 119 | FIS-119. Water Rescue Operations. (2 Credits) | — | Students will be instructed on the techniques and procedures for responding to water-related emergencies. Topics include terminology and types of bodies of water. Personal protective equipment and em… source |
| FIS 140 | FIS-140. Company Fire Officer. (9 Credits) | — | This course presents information about the policies, procedures, applicable laws and rules involved in being a fire officer in the modern fire service. This course is meant for firefighters who wish… source |
| FIS 141 | FIS-141. Company Fire Officer Seminar. (3 Credits) | — | Students will research and investigate how their fire departments meet the policies, procedures, applicable laws that govern them. Students will investigate and report on company level fire inspectio… source |
| FIS 150 | FIS-150. Advanced Fire Officer. (9 Credits) | — | This course presents information about the policies, procedures, applicable laws and rules that affect an advanced fire officer in the modern fire service. This course is meant for fire officers who… source |
| FIS 151 | FIS-151. Advanced Fire Officer Seminar. (3 Credits) | — | As a continuation of FIS-141 students will further research and investigate how their fire departments meet the policies, procedures, and applicable laws that govern the service they provide. Student… source |
| FIS 201 | FIS-201. Fire Service Instructor I. (3 Credits) | — | This course introduces fire service course delivery skills. The course meets the guidelines of the Illinois Office of State Fire Marshal at Instructor I level. It qualifies personnel to conduct train… source |
| FIS 202 | FIS-202. Fire Service Instructor II. (3 Credits) | — | A sequel to Fire Service Instructor I. Emphasis is on performance objectives, lesson plan development, instructional materials development, teaching and the learning process, teaching tactics, and re… source |
| FIS 203 | FIS-203. Fire Apparatus Engineer. (3 Credits) | — | This course studies properties of pumps. fluids, force, pressure, and flow velocities as related to the development of firefighting water streams. Emphasis is placed on the generation of fire streams… source |
| FIS 204 | FIS-204. Hazardous Materials Operations. (3 Credits) | — | This course studies hazardous materials emergencies. Topics include classification of hazardous materials, identifying hazardous materials, locating hazardous materials, hazards linked to different h… source |
| FIS 206 | FIS-206. Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue. (3 Credits) | — | This course prepares students to perform stabilization, extrication and disentanglement from passenger vehicles and standard machinery. Students will become familiar with a variety of tools including… source |
| FIS 212 | FIS-212. Fire Inspector I. (3 Credits) | — | This course introduces the student to the roles and responsibilities of the Fire Prevention Officer. Significant events in the history of fire prevention are discussed. Regulations established by reg… source |
| FIS 213 | FIS-213. Public Fire and Life Safety Educator. (3 Credits) | — | This course introduces the student to the roles and responsibilities associated with the Public Fire and Life Safety Educator: flammable liquids, compressed gases and explosives, electricity, combust… source |
| FIS 215 | FIS-215. Fire Service Academy I. (3 Credits) | — | This course covers the curriculm related to Module A of the State Fire Marshal's Basic Operations Firefighting certification. The course will cover the following areas: Fire Service organization, the… source |
| FIS 216 | FIS-216. Fire Service Academy II. (3 Credits) | — | This course covers the curriculm related to Module B of the State Fire Marshal's Basic Operations Firefighting certification. The course will cover the following areas: Search and rescue, hose and no… source |
| FIS 217 | FIS-217. Fire Service Academy III. (3 Credits) | — | This course covers the curriculum related to Module C of the State Fire Marshal's Basic Operations Firefighting certification. The course will cover the following areas: Classroom portion of the fire… source |
| FIS 218 | FIS-218. Fire Service Academy IV. (3 Credits) | — | This course concentrates of developing and enhancing the psychomotor skills related to the State Fire Marshal's Basic Operations Firefighting certification. The skills will include the following area… source |
| FIS 219 | FIS-219. Fire Service Academy V. (3 Credits) | — | This course concentrates on synthesizing the psychomotor skills related to the State Fire Marshal's Basic Operations Firefighting certification. The course also includes team building exercises and g… source |
| FIS 220 | FIS-220. Fire Service Seminar. (1 Credit) | — | This course introduces the student to the culture of the fire service. The student will learn how rank, seniority and tradition help to define the role of a firefighter. This course will cover fireho… source |
| FIS 221 | FIS-221. Fire Service Internship. (3 Credits) | — | This course introduces the student to the roles and responsibilities of a firefighter. Topics will include communications and fire extinguishers. Regulations established by regulatory agencies such a… source |
| FIS 222 | FIS-222. Advanced Technician Firefighter. (2 Credits) | — | This course is developed to enhance the skills of entry level firefighters. This course meets the requirements of the Office of the State Fire Marshal for certification as an Advanced Technician Fire… source |
| FIS 223 | FIS-223. Hazardous Materials Technician. (4 Credits) | — | This course is intended to prepare the student to conduct offensive procedures for controlling a hazardous materials incident. This course covers identification of the types of containers that may ca… source |
| FIS 228 | FIS-228. Rope Operations. (2 Credits) | — | This course is intended to prepare the student to operate at an incident involving low angle rope operations. The course covers identification of the types of rope that may be used, the various piece… source |
| FIS 230 | FIS-230. Fire Investigation Module A. (3 Credits) | — | This course is the first of three modules required to become an Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) approved fire investigator. Fire behavior, the chemistry of fire, electrical components, and ba… source |
| FIS 231 | FIS-231. Fire Investigation Module B. (3 Credits) | — | This course is the second of three modules required to become an Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) approved fire investigator. Motives for setting fires, juvenile fire setter characteristics, l… source |
| FIS 232 | FIS-232. Fire Investigation Module C. (3 Credits) | — | This course is the third of three modules required to become an Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) approved fire investigator. Photography related to fire scenes, how to use photography equipmen… source |
| FRE 101 | FRE-101. French I. (4 Credits) | — | A course designed for beginning students in French to give practice in the fundamentals of speaking, understanding, reading, and writing everyday French. (4 contact hours) source |
| FRE 102 | FRE-102. French II. (4 Credits) | — | A second-semester course designed for further development of linguistic skills by giving students in French practice in the fundamentals of speaking, understanding, reading, and writing everyday Fren… source |
| FRE 201 | FRE-201. French III. (4 Credits) | — | This comprehensive review of grammar elements includes reading based on French civilization. Geographical, historical and literary viewpoints are covered. Increased use of French in class discussions… source |
| FRE 202 | FRE-202. French IV. (4 Credits) | — | Emphasizes mastery of basic language skills of aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Includes interpretation and discussion of selected novel or play. (4 contact hours) source |
| GEL 150 | GEL-150. Physical Geology. (4 Credits) | — | Introduces geological study of the earth. Geological principles and processes dealing with geomorphology, crustal movements, rock and mineral identification, volcanism, and sedimentation are covered.… source |
| GEL 151 | GEL-151. Historical Geology. (4 Credits) | — | Introduces origin and structure of the earth. Emphasizes North America, growth of continents and mountain building. Studies evolution in plant and animal life as documented by fossil remains. Interpr… source |
| GEO 101 | GEO-101. Cultural Geography. (3 Credits) | — | Analyzes special distribution and relationship among significant cultural factors. Population distribution and trends, human migration, settlement patterns, and urban problems are discussed. (3 conta… source |
| GEO 102 | GEO-102. World Regional Geography. (3 Credits) | — | Major geographic regions of the world are explored. Includes geographic analysis of physical environments, and relationships between humans and physical environments. Influence of human existence on… source |
| GEO 201 | GEO-201. Economic Geography. (3 Credits) | — | Studies spatial distribution and interaction of economic activities. Analyzes tribal, traditional and modern economic societies. Emphasizes significance of urban industrial society and modern transpo… source |
| HAC 105 | HAC-105. Air Conditioning Theory. (3 Credits) | — | Covers basic definitions and physics used in refrigeration. Gain working knowledge of properties of air and body comfort. Emphasizes air conditioning components and how they contribute to comfort. (3… source |
| HAC 111 | HAC-111. Introduction to Controls. (4 Credits) | — | Covers electrical theory as it applies to servicing and installation of refrigeration, air conditioning and heating equipment. Emphasizes safety controls, motor circuits and space comfort control. Fe… source |
| HAC 115 | HAC-115. Basic Service Procedures. (4 Credits) | — | Provides knowledge needed in proper use of meters and gauges for diagnosing and solving problems. Fee is required. (6 contact hours) source |
| HAC 140 | HAC-140. Sheet Metal Hand Forming. (4 Credits) | — | Provides the knowledge required in the utilization of forming and shaping sheet metal with the use of hand and machine tools. Utilizes previously learned skills in blueprint reading and layout to vis… source |
| HAC 150 | HAC-150. Advanced Control Systems. (4 Credits) | — | Installation, diagnosis and servicing of electrical systems used in split residential and small commercial air conditioning and refrigeration systems are covered. Emphasizes advanced control system n… source |
| HAC 154 | HAC-154. Installation and Service. (4 Credits) | — | Covers proper procedures for installing and servicing residential and commercial air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment. Emphasizes proper selection and use of tools. Fee is required.… source |
| HAC 158 | HAC-158. Introduction to Heating. (4 Credits) | — | Explores various types of heating systems and servicing involved with each system. Fee is required. (6 contact hours) source |
| HAC 165 | HAC-165. Sustainable Energy Practices. (4 Credits) | — | This course will investigate the application and practical implementation techniques of sustainable energy practices and concepts in new and remodeled buildings, with the intent of optimizing peak en… source |
| HAC 180 | HAC-180. Electronic Controls. (4 Credits) | — | Provides the knowledge required in the proper installation and diagnostic problem solving of electronic, solid state controls and circuits. Fee is required. (4 contact hours) source |
| HAC 233 | HAC-233. Seminar. (1 Credit) | — | Discussion of internship activities and problems, a student's performance, and any questions arising out of an internship. Development of professional attitude. Course strives to narrow the gaps betw… source |
| HAC 237 | HAC-237. Internship. (3 Credits) | — | At HAC internship sites under the supervision of a technician, students will conduct installations and diagnostic problem solving on HVAC equipment. Fee is required. (15 contact hours) source |
| HAC 240 | HAC-240. HVAC Troubleshooting. (5 Credits) | — | This course provides students with the appropriate knowledge and skills in the proper advanced use of meters and gauges for diagnosing problems in heating and air conditioning equipment and correctin… source |
| HAC 250 | HAC-250. Commercial Systems Operations. (5 Credits) | — | This course is designed to provide students with practical theory and operating characteristics of commercial building HVAC systems and their applicable methods of control. (8 contact hours) source |
| HAC 260 | HAC-260. Chiller Plant Operations. (4 Credits) | — | This course is designed to provide students with practical theory and operating characteristics of chilled water chillers in a central plant environment. (6 contact hours) source |
| HAC 270 | HAC-270. Boiler Power Plant Operations. (4 Credits) | — | This course is designed to give the student a basic understanding of the theory and operation of a central heating and power generation plant. (6 contact hours) source |
| HDV 100 | HDV-100. Healthy Relationships & Connections. (2 Credits) | — | Students will be introduced to different theories regarding types of relationships, communications styles and methods to build and maintain meaningful social connections in the context of a healthy r… source |
| HDV 101 | HDV-101. College Transition. (2 Credits) | — | This course is a COL-101 equivalent course for special populations. It provides students an opportunity to assess their purpose for college, assess their study strategies, set college and career goal… source |
| HDV 111 | HDV-111. Career Planning. (2 Credits) | — | This course examines theories and principles of career planning. The course explores types of career fields and occupations. The course covers how to form an effective decision-making strategy in cho… source |
| HIS 101 | HIS-101. Western Civilization I. (3 Credits) | — | Surveys national, political, institutional, socio-economic, intellectual, religious, and cultural development of the West from ancient times to 1715, with an emphasis on later developments. (3 contac… source |
| HIS 102 | HIS-102. Western Civilization II. (3 Credits) | — | Discusses the rise and decline of Western global dominance. Focuses on revolutionary developments in government, economics, science, and the arts since 1715. (3 contact hours) source |
| HIS 105 | HIS-105. The World Since 1945. (3 Credits) | — | Covers Soviet-American rivalry and the growing prominence of the newly independent Third World states. Emphasizes effects of international organizations and technology. (3 contact hours) source |
| HIS 150 | HIS-150. World History to 1500. (3 Credits) | — | The first of a two-course sequence on the history of the intellectual, political, social, economic and cultural development of world societies from the earliest times to the present. The course focus… source |
| HIS 151 | HIS-151. World History since 1500. (3 Credits) | — | The second of a two-part sequence, this course examines the ongoing development of societies around the world with a particular emphasis on the increasing scale and intensity of global interaction in… source |
| HIS 201 | HIS-201. American History I. (3 Credits) | — | This survey-and-problems approach to American history from the Colonial Period through the Reconstruction Era covers intellectual, social and economic concepts. (3 contact hours) source |
| HIS 202 | HIS-202. American History II. (3 Credits) | — | This survey-and-problems approach to American history from the Gilded Age to the present covers the rise of modern industry, new social thought and international involvement. (3 contact hours) source |
| HIS 204 | HIS-204. African-American History. (3 Credits) | — | This course examines the many experiences of African Americans throughout American History. It begins with an analysis of great African empires, and both contextualizes the challenges encountered by… source |
| HIS 207 | HIS-207. Illinois and Local History. (3 Credits) | — | Covers major developments in Illinois and metropolitan Chicago from the prehistoric period to the present. Influence of major events, individuals, urbanization, and industrialization on the state's p… source |
| HIS 210 | HIS-210. History of Asia. (3 Credits) | — | Surveys south, southeast and east Asian history from prehistoric times through World War II. Emphasizes religions and cultures, and early states. Western imperialism, the effect of World War II on As… source |
| HIS 211 | HIS-211. American Military Experience. (3 Credits) | — | Studies evolution of the United States military and its interrelationship with American society, government and economy. Includes popular attitudes, civilian control, military institutions, interserv… source |
| HIS 215 | HIS-215. History of Africa. (3 Credits) | — | Surveys ancient times to the present, providing an overview of African people and their culture in the Orient, the Iberian peninsula and the African continent. Addresses major issues such as the impa… source |
| HIS 220 | HIS-220. History of Latin America. (3 Credits) | — | Covers significant political, economic and social developments in the history of Latin America, emphasizing certain key nations, including Mexico, Argentina and Brazil. (3 contact hours) source |
| HIS 230 | HIS-230. History of the Middle East. (3 Credits) | — | A study of the historical development of the Middle East, focusing on the rise and spread of Islam, growing Western dominance, the rise of nationalism, and modernization of the area as it exists toda… source |
| HIS 250 | HIS-250. Survey of British History I. (3 Credits) | — | Conveys a broad perspective on British history to 1714 focusing on three major themes: the development of social and religious life in Britain; relations between England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland… source |
| HIS 251 | HIS-251. Survey of British History II. (3 Credits) | — | A broad perspective on British history from 1714 focusing on three major themes: the development of social and religious life in Britain; relations between England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland; and… source |
| HIS 254 | HIS-254. European Cities. (3 Credits) | — | Study European communities and institutions, and development of cities and urban social life. Covers urban planning and the response to growth, change and industrialization. Examines current life in… source |
| HUM 101 | HUM-101. Western Humanities I: Foundations. (3 Credits) | — | This interdisciplinary course surveys artistic and intellectual expression from ancient Greece and Rome, the Middle Ages in Europe, and the Renaissance in Europe. It explores works, figures, ideas, m… source |
| HUM 102 | HUM-102. Western Humanities II: Continuities. (3 Credits) | — | This interdisciplinary course surveys artistic and intellectual expression in Europe from the 17th century to the present. It explores works, figures, ideas, movements, and styles in history, literat… source |
| HUM 115 | HUM-115. World Mythology. (3 Credits) | — | This comparative survey course explores representative myths, stories, legends, tales, archetypes, motifs, icons, symbols, deities, heroes, rituals, etc., of various geographic areas and time periods… source |
| HUM 120 | HUM-120. Women in the Humanities. (3 Credits) | — | This interdisciplinary course surveys the artistic and intellectual expression of women, from a variety of Western and non-Western cultures, from antiquity to the present. It will explore significant… source |
| HUM 135 | HUM-135. African & Middle Eastern Humanities. (3 Credits) | — | This interdisciplinary course surveys artistic and intellectual expression in Africa and the Middle East. It explores works, figures, ideas, movements and styles in history, literature, philosophy, r… source |
| HUM 140 | HUM-140. Asian and Oceanic Humanities. (3 Credits) | — | This interdisciplinary course surveys artistic and intellectual expression in Asia and Oceania. It explores works, figures, ideas, movements, and styles in history, literature, philosophy, religion a… source |
| HUM 145 | HUM-145. Native American Humanities. (3 Credits) | — | This interdisciplinary course surveys artistic and intellectual expression in native North America, Mesoamerica, South America, and the Caribbean. It will explore works, figures, ideas, movements, an… source |
| HUM 155 | HUM-155. LGBTQ Humanities. (3 Credits) | — | This interdisciplinary course surveys the artistic and intellectual expression of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons from a variety of Western and non-Western cultures, from antiquity to… source |
| HUM 249 | HUM-249. British Culture and Society. (3 Credits) | — | The course looks at contemporary social, cultural and political life in Britain. Examines and analyzes data on the family, leisure and economy. An introduction through lectures and visits to the heri… source |
| IEL 011 | IEL-011. Academic Reading I. (4 Credits) | — | This course will help intermediate language students develop proficiency in academic reading. The course focuses on comprehension strategies, reading techniques, vocabulary building, critical thinkin… source |
| IEL 012 | IEL-012. Academic Writing I. (4 Credits) | — | This course will help intermediate language students develop proficiency in grammar use and academic writing. The course will focus on the writing process of critical thinking, organizing, drafting,… source |
| IEL 013 | IEL-013. Academic Communication I. (4 Credits) | — | This course will help intermediate language students develop proficiency in academic listening and speaking. The course will focus on listening and speaking skills to engage in discussion and present… source |
| IEL 014 | IEL-014. Academic Language & Structure I. (3 Credits) | — | This course will help intermediate academic language students develop accuracy and control in academic English. The course focuses on academic grammar, structure, vocabulary, and academic skills thro… source |
| IEL 021 | IEL-021. Academic Reading II. (4 Credits) | — | This course will help high intermediate language students develop proficiency in academic reading. The course focuses comprehension strategies, reading techniques, vocabulary building, critical think… source |
| IEL 022 | IEL-022. Academic Writing II. (4 Credits) | — | This course will help high intermediate language students develop proficiency in grammar use and academic writing. The course will focus on the writing process of critical thinking, organizing, draft… source |
| IEL 023 | IEL-023. Academic Communication II. (4 Credits) | — | This course will help intermediate language students develop proficiency in academic listening and speaking. The course will focus on listening and speaking skills to engage in discussion and present… source |
| IEL 024 | IEL-024. Academic Language & Structure II. (3 Credits) | — | This course will help high-intermediate academic language students develop advanced accuracy and control in academic English. The course focuses on advanced academic grammar, structure, vocabulary, a… source |
| IEL 030 | IEL-030. Content Focus. (3 Credits) | — | This course will help intermediate and high intermediate language students develop integrated language skills while engaging in academic content. The course focuses on academic topics, reading and le… source |
| IMM 101 | IMM-101. Mechanical Systems I. (3 Credits) | — | Study fundamental components of mechanical systems such as pulleys, gears, chains, belts, couplings, and packing glands. Use of catalogs, trade references and writing of a maintenance report are incl… source |
| IMM 103 | IMM-103. Machinery Moving and Set-Up. (3 Credits) | — | Learn the safe and correct movement of equipment. Preparing and rigging equipment, site preparation, mounting, leveling, and alignment of equipment are included. Fee is required. (4 contact hours) source |
| IMM 107 | IMM-107. Mechanical Systems II. (3 Credits) | — | Learn to adjust and maintain mechanical systems such as pumps, transmissions, gear reducers, and assorted mechanical linkage systems. Study proper installation of bearings and bushings for these syst… source |
| IMM 120 | IMM-120. Fluid Power I: Basic Circuits. (3 Credits) | — | This course covers basic principles of pneumatics, hydraulics, circuit construction, repair and troubleshooting. Includes detailed evaluation of basic component functions and operation within circuit… source |
| IMM 220 | IMM-220. Fluid Power II: Intermediate System. (3 Credits) | — | This course covers intermediate principles of pneumatics, hydraulics, circuit construction, repair, and troubleshooting. Includes detailed evaluation of intermediate component functions and operation… source |
| IMM 270 | IMM-270. Fluid Power III: Process Control. (3 Credits) | — | The course Covers advanced principles of pneumatics, hydraulics, industrial controls, circuit construction, repair, and troubleshooting. Includes detailed evaluation of component functions and operat… source |
| INT 100 | INT-100. Introduction to ASL Interpreting. (3 Credits) | — | This course provides an introduction to the field of American Sign Language Interpreting. Topics include the role and function of the interpreter, legislation and certification of interpreters. Addit… source |
| INT 101 | INT-101. Interpreting I. (3 Credits) | — | The course will introduce the process of interpreting from ASL to English and English to ASL. Students will analyze source language (ASL and English) texts and translate them into the target (ASL or… source |
| INT 102 | INT-102. Interpreting II. (3 Credits) | — | This course will build on the skills developed in INT-101 (Interpreting I) and introduce students to simultaneous interpretation from ASL, to English and English to ASL. Students will work from recor… source |
| INT 107 | INT-107. Interpreting in Educational Settings. (2 Credits) | — | This course will explore the theory and skills required to interpret in a K-12 educational setting. Course work and practice will focus on ethical dilemmas and decision making in a K-12 educational i… source |
| INT 108 | INT-108. Ed Settings Field Experience. (1 Credit) | — | This course is designed to expose students to real-world educational interpreting experiences under the supervision of a professional interpreter mentor and the classroom instructor. Students will al… source |
| INT 110 | INT-110. Interpreting Enrichment. (1 Credit) | — | This course is a dynamic seminar-style course for students who need additional study and practice to acquire interpretation skills. Topics will focus on identified areas of weakness as defined with t… source |
| INT 120 | INT-120. Ethics for Interpreters. (3 Credits) | — | This course focuses on the ethical decisions that interpreters make daily in their career. The RID Code of Professional Conduct, Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment Guidelines for Professi… source |
| INT 121 | INT-121. ASL to English Interpreting. (3 Credits) | — | This course focuses on the skills and theory required to receptively process and interpret from ASL to spoken English. Register, vocal tone and expression, word choice and message equivalence will be… source |
| INT 199 | INT-199. Special Topics in Interpreting. (1-4 Credits) | — | This course is designed to address specific topics of interest in American Sign Language and Interpretation. Offerings are more specific and focused than the introductory survey courses. Offerings pr… source |
| INT 201 | INT-201. Interpreting Field Experience I. (2 Credits) | — | This course is designed to expose students to real-world interpreting experiences under the supervision of a professional interpreter mentor. Class discussion and assignments will focus on the challe… source |
| INT 202 | INT-202. Field Experience Seminar I. (1 Credit) | — | Students will meet to discuss and plan their off-campus practicum experiences in the co-requisite course INT-201 , Interpreting Field Experience I. (1 contact hour) source |
| INT 203 | INT-203. Interpreting III. (3 Credits) | — | This course concentrates on the continued development of ASL to English and English to ASL interpretation skills. Live mock and recorded interpretations will gradually increase in difficulty as the c… source |
| INT 205 | INT-205. Transliterating. (3 Credits) | — | This course will explore the theory and skills required to transliterate. Coursework and practice will focus on producing conceptually accurate American Sign Language in English word order with Engli… source |
| INT 206 | INT-206. Interpreting Field Experience II. (2 Credits) | — | This course is designed to allow students to interpret in a variety of low-risk settings under the supervision of a professional interpreter mentor and the classroom instructor. Students will also en… source |
| INT 207 | INT-207. Field Experience Seminar II. (1 Credit) | — | This course is designed to allow students to interpret in a variety of low-risk settings under the supervision of a professional interpreter mentor and the classroom instructor. Students will also en… source |
| INT 210 | INT-210. Certification Test Preparation. (2 Credits) | — | This course will cover all aspects of the various ASL Interpreting written, knowledge bases and performance tests along with providing practice tests and test taking strategies. (2 contact hours) source |
| IST 109 | IST-109. Prints for Industry. (3 Credits) | — | Introduces the interpretation of orthographic drawings for manufacturing. Students will read and interpret process and instrumentation diagram prints. Fee is required. (4 contact hours) source |
| IST 199 | IST-199. Special Topics. (1-3 Credits) | — | This course reinforces the engineering design process. The students will work on an engineering project appropriate for the Skyway STEM competition. The project helps students gain design experience… source |
| JRN 101 | JRN-101. Introduction to Mass Communications. (3 Credits) | — | A course designed to examine the fundamentals of the media industry from a historic and economic perspective. Studies media function, rights, restrictions, responsibilities, and consequences as they… source |
| JRN 111 | JRN-111. Media Writing I. (3 Credits) | — | Development of basic journalistic techniques; news gathering, reporting, interviewing; the use of library and online database research methods; the organization of news stories; leads and other relat… source |
| JRN 112 | JRN-112. Media Writing II. (3 Credits) | — | Advanced development of journalistic skills in researching, organizing, and writing news and feature stories. Includes writing techniques for print and telecommunications media. Emphasizes legal righ… source |
| LAN 101 | LAN-101. Orientation to IT Professions. (1 Credit) | — | This course enables students to analyze the field of information technology. The class will include a survey of the IT professions, employment skills, definitions, associations, current issues, salar… source |
| LAN 102 | LAN-102. Voice and Data Cabling. (3 Credits) | — | This course is designed for students interested in the physical aspects of voice and data network cabling and installation. The course focuses on cabling issues related to data and voice connections… source |
| LAN 103 | LAN-103. Security Awareness. (1 Credit) | — | This course is intended to provide a basic survey of the importance of IT security awareness and data confidentiality. This security awareness-training course walks users through every aspect of info… source |
| LAN 111 | LAN-111. IT Essentials - A+. (3 Credits) | — | This course offers a hands-on approach to microcomputer maintenance. This course introduces a history of personal computer evolution. It examines the bus architecture, central processing unit paramet… source |
| LAN 112 | LAN-112. Managing IT - A+. (3 Credits) | — | This course offers a hands-on approach to managing information technology in a variety of environments. Students will be provided the skills needed to perform tasks such as installation, building, re… source |
| LAN 120 | LAN-120. IoT Fundamentals. (3 Credits) | — | In this foundational course, students will learn about the Internet of Things (IoT), how it is used by a wide range of industries and its application within each. Students will also learn about IoT c… source |
| LAN 121 | LAN-121. Network Essentials. (3 Credits) | — | This course provides an introduction to the operation of computer networks and networking devices. The course also provides an examination of the history and evolution of data communications and comp… source |
| LAN 122 | LAN-122. Network Services. (4 Credits) | — | This course is a continuation of LAN-121 with an emphasis on network management, analysis, and addressing. The course will introduce essential network services such as ftp, http, dncp, dns, messaging… source |
| LAN 125 | LAN-125. Microsoft Azure Fundamentals. (3 Credits) | — | This course is a foundational course. Students are provided an overview of Microsoft Azure cloud computing services and are introduced to the core concepts of Azure fundamentals. Through a combinatio… source |
| LAN 143 | LAN-143. Digital Forensics. (3 Credits) | — | This course instructs students in the preservation, identification, extraction, documentation and interpretation of computer data. Students will learn to examine computer data for evidence of a crime… source |
| LAN 153 | LAN-153. IT Security Essentials - Security+. (3 Credits) | — | This course introduces the basics of network security. The student is introduced to computer network vulnerabilities and threats. This course exposes the student to network security planning, network… source |
| LAN 163 | LAN-163. Ethical Hacking. (3 Credits) | — | This course introduces the network security specialist to the various methodologies for attacking a network. The student will be introduced to the concepts, principles and techniques, supplemented by… source |
| LAN 220 | LAN-220. Linux Administration. (3 Credits) | — | This course is an introduction to the Linux operating system for end users and is complementary to other Cisco networking courses, such as routing and switching. This course will provide a strong fou… source |
| LAN 221 | LAN-221. Scripting and Security. (3 Credits) | — | This course enables students to identify potential vulnerabilities related to scripting and to generate basic scripts to exploit security weaknesses. The course will present common scripting and lang… source |
| LAN 225 | LAN-225. Microsoft Azure Administration. (3 Credits) | — | In this intermediate course, students are instructed how to manage the cloud services that span storage, networking, and compute cloud installations. Through a combination of lectures, demonstrations… source |
| LAN 230 | LAN-230. Managing Windows Servers. (3 Credits) | — | This class will introduce the Windows Server. The class will include installation and configuration of that Windows Server. Topics include user management, hardware and software configuration and sec… source |
| LAN 233 | LAN-233. Managing Database Services. (3 Credits) | — | This course is an introduction for installing, configuring, and troubleshooting SQL Server database systems. This course will provide a strong foundation for those who wish to implement and administe… source |
| LAN 235 | LAN-235. Microsoft Azure Security Technology. (3 Credits) | — | In this advanced course, students are instructed how to manage their security posture across Azure and withing their cloud and on-premises solutions. Through a combination of lectures, demonstrations… source |
| LAN 241 | LAN-241. LAN/WAN Security. (3 Credits) | — | Provides an introduction to LAN and WAN security. Topics in this course include identifying the types of information technology threats, physical security, access security, file system security, fire… source |
| LAN 243 | LAN-243. Computer Forensics. (3 Credits) | — | Students will be introduced to the profession of computer forensics and investigation as well as the tools and techniques used in the investigative process. Emphasis is on major hardware and software… source |
| LAN 246 | LAN-246. Routing and Switching - CCNA. (3 Credits) | — | This class provides a hands-on learning experience in managing, supporting, troubleshooting and optimizing, the network infrastructure of an organization. This class introduces the installation, conf… source |
| LAN 251 | LAN-251. WLAN Design - CWNA. (3 Credits) | — | This is an introductory course on wireless local area networking. The course encompasses the design, planning, implementation, operation and troubleshooting of wireless LANs. The course will provide… source |
| LAN 253 | LAN-253. Network Security. (3 Credits) | — | This course introduces the network security specialist to the various methodologies for defending a network. The student will be introduced to the concepts, principles, types and topologies of firewa… source |
| LAN 256 | LAN-256. LAN Design - CCNA. (3 Credits) | — | This course is designed to provide a hands-on experience in implementing and configuring complex Cisco multi-switched networks. The class will include an introduction to switched Ethernet networks, v… source |
| LAN 260 | LAN-260. Internship. (3 Credits) | — | This course is a supervised occupational field experience in a student's area of study. Duties should be of a technical nature but provide broad work experience in the field of study. The internship… source |
| LAN 263 | LAN-263. Managing Network Security II. (3 Credits) | — | Expose the student to the various defense methodologies associated with virtual private networks (VPN), host intrusion detection systems (HIDS) and network intrusion detection systems (NIDS). Introdu… source |
| LAN 266 | LAN-266. WAN Design - CCNA. (3 Credits) | — | This course is a project in WAN design. The class will include an overview of WAN technologies and WAN configurations on a Cisco router. The second part of the class involves the design, implementati… source |
| LAN 273 | LAN-273. Managing Information Security. (3 Credits) | — | This course affords the network security specialist the opportunity to conduct a vulnerability analysis upon a network in order to practice or refine the attack methodologies with the hacker tools an… source |
| LAN 280 | LAN-280. High Availability Virtualization. (3 Credits) | — | This hands-on course introduces students to enterprise virtualization for high availability and performance. Learners will install and manage hypervisor platforms, set up virtual networking and stora… source |
| LAN 290 | LAN-290. Storage Management. (3 Credits) | — | This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the various storage infrastructure components in data center environments. It enables students to make informed decisions on storage-related tech… source |
| LAN 291 | LAN-291. Cloud Technologies. (3 Credits) | — | This course educates students on building cloud infrastructure based on a cloud computing reference model. The reference model includes five fundamental layers (physical, virtual, control, orchestrat… source |
| LAN 295 | LAN-295. Cloud and Virtual Networking. (3 Credits) | — | This course provides students with the skills to configure, optimize and troubleshoot a Cisco Meraki Cloud Networking environment. Through instructor-led demonstrations and lessons, students will lea… source |
| LIT 205 | LIT-205. Literature for Children/Young Adults. (3 Credits) | — | Survey of the genre of literature for children through young adults, analyzing the social, cultural, and intellectual implications, instruction methodology, including critical thinking assessment, cr… source |
| LIT 213 | LIT-213. American Literature I. (3 Credits) | — | American writing from 1600 to the Civil War is explored. Covers the development of analytical, interpretive and critical skills through a study of the literature, its authors and their environments.… source |
| LIT 214 | LIT-214. American Literature II. (3 Credits) | — | Covers American writing from the Civil War to the present. Covers the development of analytical, interpretive and critical skills through a study of the literature, its authors and their environments… source |
| LIT 215 | LIT-215. Bible as Literature I. (3 Credits) | — | This course is an analysis of selected books of the Old Testament, with emphasis on literary concepts: allegory and parable, history, epic, fiction, poetry, prophecy, tragedy, myth, and legend. (3 co… source |
| LIT 216 | LIT-216. Bible as Literature II. (3 Credits) | — | Analyze selected books of the New Testament, with emphasis on literary concepts such as narration, gospel, allegory, history, epistle, apocalypse, myth, and legend. (3 contact hours) source |
| LIT 217 | LIT-217. Introduction to Poetry. (3 Credits) | — | An examination of the role of imagery, diction, form, figurative language, and other poetic devices for creating and manipulating sound and sense. Also explore poetry as a literary genre. (3 contact… source |
| LIT 218 | LIT-218. Introduction to Drama. (3 Credits) | — | This course is a survey and analysis of representative plays from various periods. Includes study of dramatic techniques, and types and elements in selected readings from classical Greek to present-d… source |
| LIT 219 | LIT-219. Women in Literature. (3 Credits) | — | A survey of women in literature. The course will examine the characterization and archetypes of women as they are presented in literary works. The course will include works by authors of both sexes,… source |
| LIT 220 | LIT-220. Introduction to Fiction. (3 Credits) | — | Plot structure, narrative technique, character depiction and theme, and fiction as a literary genre are examined. (3 contact hours) source |
| LIT 221 | LIT-221. English Literature I. (3 Credits) | — | Covers the Middle Ages to the Romantic period, with an emphasis on literary interpretation and evaluation of major authors. (3 contact hours) source |
| LIT 222 | LIT-222. English Literature II. (3 Credits) | — | Covers the Romantic period to the present, with emphasis on literary interpretation and evaluation of major authors. (3 contact hours) source |
| LIT 223 | LIT-223. Western Literature I. (3 Credits) | — | This course is an analysis of Greek, Roman, Medieval, and Renaissance works as intellectual and religious foundations of modern Western thought. (3 contact hours) source |
| LIT 224 | LIT-224. Western Literature II. (3 Credits) | — | Selected works of universal significance from 1850 to the present are included. Emphasis is on influential European authors and literary trends. Independent study is encouraged. (3 contact hours) source |
| LIT 225 | LIT-225. Shakespeare. (3 Credits) | — | Study representative comedies, tragedies and historical plays using interactive technologies or actual play performances to explore contemporary and critical interpretations. (3 contact hours) source |
| LIT 226 | LIT-226. Literature of the Non-Western World. (3 Credits) | — | This course introduces literature translated into English by writers from non-Western cultures, for example, Asian (East, Southeast and South), African, and Middle Eastern, with an emphasis on the in… source |
| LIT 227 | LIT-227. Literature as Film. (3 Credits) | — | This course studies formal and thematic relationships between literary and cinematic forms, including significant examination of adaptations and influences that demonstrate the strengths of each arti… source |
| LIT 228 | LIT-228. Latin American Literature. (3 Credits) | — | This course is designed to explore selected significant authors, literary movements, themes, and concerns in the multi-national Latin American literary canon in the context of key historical issues s… source |
| LIT 230 | LIT-230. African American Literature. (3 Credits) | — | This course is designed to explore selected significant issues and concerns from the African American literary canon in the context of key historical moments such as slavery, Jim Crow, Harlem Renaiss… source |
| LIT 299 | LIT-299. Independent Study in Literature. (3-4 Credits) | — | The student and instructor decide on an area of study in the field of literature. The student contracts with the instructor to complete certain projects for three to four credit hours. This course ma… source |
| MAS 101 | MAS-101. Introduction to Massage. (1 Credit) | — | This course gives students an introduction to therapeutic massage. Students are exposed to muscle palpation, terminology, anatomy and physiology, safety and equipment, scope of practice and strokes.… source |
| MAS 105 | MAS-105. Palpation for Massage Therapy. (1 Credit) | — | This course will introduce basic palpation of muscle anatomy to students to be able to identify both superficial and deep muscles. Students will practice palpation skills and learn muscle anatomy ori… source |
| MAS 108 | MAS-108. Ethics for Massage Therapy. (1 Credit) | — | This course will introduce students to ethical issues related to massage which includes: scope of practice, ethical behavior, sexual misconduct, HIPPA laws, professional communication and appropriate… source |
| MAS 109 | MAS-109. Pathology for Massage Therapy. (3 Credits) | — | This course will explore how pathologies affect the human body and the effects of massage techniques on abnormal conditions. Students will learn the impact of medications on health and disease, inclu… source |
| MAS 110 | MAS-110. Basic Swedish Massage. (2 Credits) | — | Students will learn the benefits of touch and a full 60 minute session of Swedish massage. Students will begin the process of client information collection and documentation. Students will conduct a… source |
| MAS 112 | MAS-112. Sports Massage. (2 Credits) | — | This course will introduce students to the basis of exercise physiology, joint mobilization, pre and post event sports massage, maintenance massage, stretches and care of frequent sports injuries. (2… source |
| MAS 113 | MAS-113. Massage Techniques I. (2 Credits) | — | This course will introduce students to several specialties in massage that focus on both eastern and western bodywork theory and techniques including, meridians, acupressure, shiatsu, thai massage, c… source |
| MAS 114 | MAS-114. Massage Modalities. (3 Credits) | — | This course will introduce students to several specialties in massage such as: chair massage, stone massage, Traditional Chinese Medicine, pregnancy massage and energetic anatomy approaches. (5 conta… source |
| MAS 115 | MAS-115. Massage Techniques II. (1 Credit) | — | This course will introduce students to several specialties in massage that focus on western bodywork theory and techniques including, myofascial massage, lymphatic facilitation, prenatal massage, hyd… source |
| MAS 118 | MAS-118. Business and Ethics. (2 Credits) | — | This course will introduce students to aspects of developing and maintaining a successful therapeutic massage practice. Ethical issues related to massage are discussed including the scope of practice… source |
| MAS 119 | MAS-119. Business for Massage Therapy. (1 Credit) | — | This course will introduce students to aspects of developing and maintaining a successful therapeutic massage practice. Students will create a business plan within their scope of practice, abide by l… source |
| MAS 120 | MAS-120. Massage Lab Practicum. (3 Credits) | — | This course will allow students to be supervised in a clinic style setting. Students will apply principles, techniques and procedures practiced in professional massage therapy. Students will demonstr… source |
| MDT 101 | MDT-101. Introduction to Drafting. (3 Credits) | — | Includes theory, technical skills, industrial applications, practices of technical sketching and use of computer-aided drafting, geometric construction, multiview drawings, basic dimensioning, sectio… source |
| MDT 103 | MDT-103. Orientation to MDT Careers. (1 Credit) | — | This course is an introduction to careers in the field of mechanical design technology. The course provides a survey of the mechanical design profession. Students will be required to research employm… source |
| MDT 106 | MDT-106. Mechanical Assemblies. (2 Credits) | — | The theory, technical skills, industrial applications, and practices of mechanical assembly and pictorial drawing are presented. Bill of materials, subassemblies, standard parts, fasteners, dimension… source |
| MDT 110 | MDT-110. Mechanical Detailing. (3 Credits) | — | Students are introduced to the drawing and dimensioning of mechanical assemblies and part detailing following the current ASME Y14.5 Dimensioning and Tolerancing standard. Dimensional tolerances and… source |
| MDT 115 | MDT-115. Applied GDT. (2 Credits) | — | An introduction to the latest revision of the ASME Y14.5M standard for geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. Students will learn to read and apply geometric tolerancing to mechanical detail drawing… source |
| MDT 125 | MDT-125. Intro to Additive Manufacturing. (3 Credits) | — | This course will introduce the student to the history, technology, and applications of additive manufacturing, including rapid prototyping and 3-D printing. Topics will include the additive manufactu… source |
| MDT 145 | MDT-145. Intro to Computer Aided Drafting. (3 Credits) | — | Study theory and practice of current use of computer aided drafting and design. Includes hardware configuration, computer math and software capabilities. Generate 2-D and 3-D orthographic drawings as… source |
| MDT 160 | MDT-160. Introduction to 3D Modeling. (3 Credits) | — | Covers the basics of 3-D wire frames, surface modeling, solids modeling, and rendering. Students learn the concepts and techniques required to construct 3-D objects, including 3-D coordinates, spheri… source |
| MDT 190 | MDT-190. Construction Blueprint Reading. (2 Credits) | — | Introduces the use of blueprints and construction documents as used in the building industry. The course covers residential, light commercial and multistory construction. Principles of reading workin… source |
| MDT 199 | MDT-199. Special Topics. (3 Credits) | — | This course covers different mechanical design topics based on emerging industry trends and student needs. Students work with instructors individually or in small groups to develop special projects d… source |
| MDT 201 | MDT-201. Manufacturing and Design. (3 Credits) | — | Introduces the concepts of engineering design and the role manufacturing plays in the design of machines and mechanisms. Students investigate different production methods, including molding, forming,… source |
| MDT 205 | MDT-205. Machine Elements. (2 Credits) | — | Machine elements and basic mechanisms are covered.Elements to be studied specifically are gears,cams, bearings, belt and chain drives, splines,and linkages. The focus will be on the calculation, sele… source |
| MDT 210 | MDT-210. Statics and Strength of Materials. (3 Credits) | — | This course introduces statics and the study of internal stresses in machine members, involving tensile tests and lab reports. Calculations on equilibrium of loaded beams, columns, the use of standar… source |
| MDT 213 | MDT-213. Plant Engineering Drafting. (2 Credits) | — | Study piping layouts, symbols and detailing, electrical drafting of wiring diagrams, welding drafting, structural detailing and materials handling. Cover CAD applications to these techniques in detai… source |
| MDT 225 | MDT-225. Design for Additive Manufacturing. (3 Credits) | — | This course will introduce the student to the concepts, principles, and techniques of designing for additive manufacturing, or 3D printing. The course will explore additive manufacturing processes, i… source |
| MDT 245 | MDT-245. Applied CAD. (3 Credits) | — | This course covers the application of CAD hardware and software in mechanical design. Students will generate 2-D orthographic drawings, including dimensioning styles and techniques and file managemen… source |
| MDT 255 | MDT-255. Machine Design. (3 Credits) | — | This course presents topics including design of machines, assembly drawings, bearings, machine elements, shaft design, statics, material selection, layouts, calculations and cost estimation. CAD appl… source |
| MDT 260 | MDT-260. CAD Management. (3 Credits) | — | Study the application of operating systems, system management, user management, networking and integration as it relates to the CAD field. Each student will explore the features, commands, components… source |
| MDT 285 | MDT-285. 3D Parametric Modeling. (3 Credits) | — | This course offers a comprehensive solution to enhance design projects by incorporating 3-D parametric technology. The course is designed for students already accomplished at creating 3-D models usin… source |
| MDT 288 | MDT-288. Applied 3D Parametric Modeling. (3 Credits) | — | Introduces the use of local and global parameters in the area of 3-D parametric modeling. Students will learn to control parts with design variables, 3-D constraints, variable dimensions, table-drive… source |
| MDT 289 | MDT-289. 3D Parametric Assemblies. (2 Credits) | — | Introduces the concepts and design techniques of 3-D parametric mechanical assemblies. Topics include assembly constraints, global parameter usage in assembly modeling, interference checking, animati… source |
| MDT 290 | MDT-290. Introduction to Revit Architecture. (3 Credits) | — | This course covers the application of production architectural/construction drawings using CAD. Floor plans, sectional views, details, schedules, and elevations used for residential and light commerc… source |
| MDT 291 | MDT-291. Revit Architecture II. (3 Credits) | — | This course covers the applied application of production drawings for light to medium industrial construction using CAD. Fee is required. (5 contact hours) source |
| MDT 292 | MDT-292. Revit Bldg Design & Construction. (3 Credits) | — | This course covers the applied application of drawing of commercial and light industrial construction utilizing building information model (BIM) technologies. Students will explore methods of fast tr… source |
| MOA 115 | MOA-115. Clinical Laboratory Procedures. (4 Credits) | — | This lecture/laboratory course emphasizes the performance of waived tests as approved by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments. Waived testing methods include point of care testing in urinal… source |
| MOA 141 | MOA-141. Medical Office Foundations. (4 Credits) | — | This course is designed to provide learners with a foundation in the administrative duties associated with medical assisting including medical law and ethics. Topics include administrative duties, co… source |
| MOA 142 | MOA-142. Medical Office Finance Systems. (3 Credits) | — | This course surveys the various financial systems used in the medical office. An overview of banking, billing, coding, insurance procedures, and management of medical office finances is included. (4… source |
| MOA 144 | MOA-144. Pharmacology-Principles/Applications. (5 Credits) | — | This course follows a lecture/laboratory format. Instruction is provided in the basic concepts of pharmacology in medical assisting. Topics include the general aspects of pharmacology, legal and ethi… source |
| MOA 147 | MOA-147. Medical Assistant Clinic Procedures. (6 Credits) | — | This course uses a lecture/laboratory format. This course provides the student with both the theory and practical applications of the clinical aspects of medical assisting. It is designed to provide… source |
| MOA 155 | MOA-155. Medical Assistant Externship. (3 Credits) | — | Students are assigned to clinical affiliate sites for supervised clinical experience. Emphasis is on increasing cognitive abilities, psychomotor and affective skill levels, and critical thinking skil… source |
| MOA 156 | MOA-156. Medical Assistant Seminar. (2 Credits) | — | This course is designed as a capstone experience for students assigned to a medical assistant clinical rotation. Discussion topics include student reaction to supervised clinical experiences in an am… source |
| MRT 102 | MRT-102. Introduction to Medical Terminology. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides a concise introduction to medical terminology that provides basic principles for understanding the language and an overview of terms from many areas of medicine. This course does… source |
| MRT 110 | MRT-110. Medical Terminology. (3 Credits) | — | Introduces various medical terms used in the health field. Emphasis is on analysis and building of medical terms using Greek and Latin prefixes, roots and suffixes. Abbreviations, eponyms, anatomical… source |
| MRT 111 | MRT-111. Health Information Management. (3 Credits) | — | This course includes an orientation to health information management, the health care delivery system and legal and ethical issues applicable to health information including HIPAA requirements for pr… source |
| MRT 113 | MRT-113. Coding Professional Practice. (4 Credits) | — | This course concentrates on the development and reinforcement of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and CPT/HCPCS Level II coding skills. This course builds upon previous coding knowledge in applying advanced pri… source |
| MRT 114 | MRT-114. Health Care Computer Applications. (3 Credits) | — | This course introduces students to computer systems in health care with emphasis placed on the electronic health record and software used in the completion of HIM processes as well as database archit… source |
| MRT 115 | MRT-115. HIT Professional Practice I. (4 Credits) | — | Students are assigned to health information management departments of various healthcare facilities for supervised clinical experiences and application of health information management theory includi… source |
| MRT 119 | MRT-119. Insurance Reimbursement Procedures. (2 Credits) | — | This introductory medical insurance course provides students with the basics of filing medical insurance claims in a manual and electronic format. Emphasis is on completion of insurance forms, identi… source |
| MRT 122 | MRT-122. Coding for Medical Billing. (4 Credits) | — | This course introduces the ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT and HCPCS Level II coding systems. The focus is on understanding the significance of coding on the reimbursement process. Students must demonstrate compe… source |
| MRT 123 | MRT-123. EHR and Practice Management. (3 Credits) | — | This course introduces students to an integrated practice management and electronic health record program, including the use of specialized software. It covers EHR, and insurance and patient billing.… source |
| MRT 125 | MRT-125. Pathophysiology and Pharmacology. (3 Credits) | — | This course focuses on the description of conditions and diseases of all human body systems including etiology, signs and symptoms, methods of diagnosis, and treatment. Students will attain knowledge… source |
| MRT 131 | MRT-131. CPT/HCPCS Level II. (4 Credits) | — | This course introduces the CPT and HCPCS Level II (Current Procedural Terminology and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System) coding systems. The focus is on the development of skills needed for a… source |
| MRT 132 | MRT-132. ICD-10-CM. (4 Credits) | — | This course introduces the ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification) diagnostic coding system. The focus is on the development of skills needed for a… source |
| MRT 133 | MRT-133. ICD-10-PCS. (4 Credits) | — | This course introduces the ICD-10-PCS (International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System) inpatient procedural coding system. The focus is on the development of skills… source |
| MRT 140 | MRT-140. Cancer Registry. (2 Credits) | — | This course provides an introduction to hospital-based and central registries, including case ascertainment and disease registry files. The course includes concepts and principles of coding, staging,… source |
| MRT 141 | MRT-141. Coding Computer Applications. (2 Credits) | — | In this course students are assigned to the college's health information technology and computer laboratories for supervised learning experiences. Emphasis is on mastery of entry-level competencies r… source |
| MRT 211 | MRT-211. Health Statistics and Data Analysis. (3 Credits) | — | This course focuses on healthcare data analytics and utilizes basic descriptive, institutional and healthcare statistics. Concentration on Excel spreadsheets and computer charting. In addition, resea… source |
| MRT 212 | MRT-212. Medical Reimbursement Systems. (3 Credits) | — | This course is a continuation of ICD-10-CM and CPT theory with emphasis on prospective payment system regulations, ambulatory care reimbursement issues, case mix analysis, and the impact of prospecti… source |
| MRT 213 | MRT-213. Supervisory Techniques. (3 Credits) | — | Includes a study of the theory and practice essential to the efficient operation of a health information management department within an acute, ambulatory or long-term care setting. Emphasis is place… source |
| MRT 215 | MRT-215. HIT Professional Practice II. (3 Credits) | — | In this classroom-based course, students gain clinical experience and apply health information management theory. Emphasis is on mastery of entry-level competencies related to the application of codi… source |
| MRT 216 | MRT-216. HIT Professional Practice III. (5 Credits) | — | Students are assigned to health information management and adjunct departments of affiliated healthcare facilities for supervised clinical experiences and application of health information management… source |
| MRT 218 | MRT-218. Quality Management. (2 Credits) | — | This course focuses on quality management. It includes the basic components of a hospital-wide quality program: quality improvement, utilization management, risk management, credentialing and complia… source |
| MTH 060 | MTH-060. Whole Numbers and Fractions. (1 Credit) | — | Includes basic operations with whole numbers and fractions. Introduces conversion of measurement units. Credit hours for this course can be applied to full- or part-time status, but will not count to… source |
| MTH 070 | MTH-070. Decimals and Percents. (1 Credit) | — | Includes operations with decimals, conversion of fractions to decimals and percents, decimals to fractions and percents, percents to decimals and fractions, and solutions of basic problems involving… source |
| MTH 080 | MTH-080. Pre-Algebra Topics. (1 Credit) | — | Review of signed numbers, linear equations, and ratios and proportions. Credit hours for this course can be applied to full- or part-time status, but will not count toward graduation credits unless s… source |
| MTH 081 | MTH-081. Supplemental Math - Gen Ed Math. (1 Credit) | — | This course will provide supplemental, mathematical support for students enrolled in MTH-120 , General Education Mathematics, who have placed just below the MTH-120 level. This course carries no tran… source |
| MTH 082 | MTH-082. Supplemental Math - Prob & Stats. (1 Credit) | — | This course will provide supplemental, mathematical support for students enrolled in MTH-139 , College Algebra, who have placed just below the MTH-139 level. This course carries no transfer credit. (… source |
| MTH 083 | MTH-083. Supplemental Math - College Algebra. (1 Credit) | — | This course will provide supplemental, mathematical support for students enrolled in MTH-141 , College Algebra, who have placed just below the MTH-141 level. This course carries no transfer credit. (… source |
| MTH 090 | MTH-090. Developmental Math. (3 Credits) | — | An arithmetic course emphasizing fractions, decimals, and percent. Signed numbers, the number line, and order of operations are covered. Credit hours for this course can be applied to full- or part-t… source |
| MTH 095 | MTH-095. Beginning Algebra. (4 Credits) | — | Topics to be covered include order of operations, the solution of linear equations and inequalities in one variable, the rectangular coordinate system, graph of functions, systems of equations, and t… source |
| MTH 096 | MTH-096. Mathematical Reasoning. (5 Credits) | — | This course focuses on developing students' mathematical reasoning skills through problem-solving, critical thinking, and data analysis. Students will develop conceptual and procedural tools that sup… source |
| MTH 097 | MTH-097. Geometry. (3 Credits) | — | Covers axioms, theorems, points, lines, angles, angular and linear measure, coordinate geometry, two-dimensional geometric figures, and basic proofs. Credit hours for this course can be applied to fu… source |
| MTH 098 | MTH-098. Intermediate Algebra. (4 Credits) | — | Topics include operations with polynomials, factoring, operations with algebraic and rational expressions, equations, exponents and radicals, radical equations, functions, and quadratic equations. (4… source |
| MTH 102 | MTH-102. Mathematics for Paraprofessionals. (3 Credits) | — | This course is designed for the elementary school paraprofessional, the topics include problem solving, sets of numbers, number theory, statistics, probability, geometric figures, measurement, and ge… source |
| MTH 108 | MTH-108. Mathematics for Career Programs. (3 Credits) | — | This course is intended primarily for those students majoring in vocational areas. Topics include: fractions, decimals and percentages, measurement, ratios and proportions, and using formulas. An emp… source |
| MTH 109 | MTH-109. Math for Allied Health. (2 Credits) | — | This course covers the common math requirements for students in allied health science. Includes measurement systems, ratios and proportion, and elements of statistics, with an emphasis on problem sol… source |
| MTH 120 | MTH-120. General Education Mathematics. (3 Credits) | — | This course is designed to help students develop competency in problem analysis and problem solving, in multi-step decision making, and quantitative reasoning. The course focuses on mathematical reas… source |
| MTH 121 | MTH-121. Math for Teachers I. (3 Credits) | — | This course is designed for elementary education majors. Topics include problem solving, number theory, numeration systems, mental mathematics, electronic and written computation of whole numbers, in… source |
| MTH 122 | MTH-122. Math for Teachers II. (3 Credits) | — | This course is a continuation of MTH-121 . It is designed and intended for elementary education majors. Topics include real numbers, informal geometry, measurement, probability, statistics, and probl… source |
| MTH 139 | MTH-139. Probability and Statistics. (4 Credits) | — | This course covers gathering, organizing, presenting, and interpreting data; variability, uncertainty and hypothesis testing; methods of drawing inferences, making decisions from observed data, and p… source |
| MTH 141 | MTH-141. College Algebra (Functions). (4 Credits) | — | This course is a functions approach to college algebra includes polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Effective and efficient use of graphing calculators will be an i… source |
| MTH 142 | MTH-142. Trigonometric Functions. (2 Credits) | — | This course includes trigonometric functions, their inverse functions, graphs, the unit circle, right triangle trigonometry, basic identities, and trigonometric equations. (2 contact hours) source |
| MTH 143 | MTH-143. Finite Mathematics. (4 Credits) | — | This course includes business, economic, social, and biological problems are described and solved mathematically. Sets, probability, matrix algebra, linear programming, systems of equations and inequ… source |
| MTH 145 | MTH-145. Calculus for Business & Social Scien. (4 Credits) | — | This course introduces calculus through functions, differentiation and integration with applications to the business and social science fields. Note: No more than five hours of credit will be granted… source |
| MTH 150 | MTH-150. Calculus I/Analytic Geometry. (5 Credits) | — | This course includes limits, continuity, the derivative, applications of differentiation, curve sketching, anti-differentiation, and the definite integral. These topics are applied to polynomial, rad… source |
| MTH 151 | MTH-151. Calculus II/Analytic Geometry. (5 Credits) | — | This course is a continuation of MTH-150 . Topics include applications of the integral, techniques of integration, indeterminate forms, improper integrals, infinite series, conic sections, polar coor… source |
| MTH 152 | MTH-152. Calculus III/Analytic Geometry. (4 Credits) | — | This course is a continuation of MTH-151 . Topics include vectors, vector calculus, vector fields, solid analytic geometry, functions of several variables, partial derivatives, multiple integration,… source |
| MTH 201 | MTH-201. Differential Equations. (3 Credits) | — | This course introduces ordinary differential equations, methods of solution and applications. Topics include first order differential equations, linear differential equations, graphical and numerical… source |
| MTH 210 | MTH-210. Linear Algebra. (3 Credits) | — | This course includes vectors, vector spaces, matrices, determinants matrix algebra, linear independence, linear transformations, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and applications of matrices and transforma… source |
| MTH 212 | MTH-212. Statistics for Business. (4 Credits) | — | This course covers descriptive statistics, data presentation, analysis, and interpretation, sampling techniques, hypothesis testing for single and multiple samples, analysis of variance; selection of… source |
| MTH 215 | MTH-215. Discrete Mathematics. (3 Credits) | — | This course is an introduction to analysis of finite collections and mathematical foundations of sequential machines, computer system design, data structures and algorithms. Course material includes… source |
| MUS 103 | MUS-103. Basic Musicianship. (3 Credits) | — | The study of music theory to improve music performance and listening skills. Includes major and minor scales, intervals, study of rhythm, triads and their inversions, dominant seventh chords, and the… source |
| MUS 104 | MUS-104. Music Theory I. (3 Credits) | — | This course covers four-part harmony in close and open structure, using major, minor, diminished and dominant seventh triads in root position and inversion. Practical exercises in music dictation, ke… source |
| MUS 105 | MUS-105. Music Theory II. (3 Credits) | — | The study of four-part harmony according to established principles of harmonic progression. More advanced exercises in music dictation, keyboard and sight-singing skills, analysis and music compositi… source |
| MUS 106 | MUS-106. Introduction to American Music. (3 Credits) | — | A survey of American music to include classical, country, jazz, blues, rock, and other forms of expression. Aside from musical considerations, attention will be given to past and present socio-cultur… source |
| MUS 107 | MUS-107. Music Appreciation. (3 Credits) | — | The study of classical music to provide basic listening skills, the ability to discuss music intelligently, and an acquaintance with the basic genres available to the listening public. This course is… source |
| MUS 109 | MUS-109. Percussion Ensemble I. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides ensemble experience for percussionists dedicated to the performance and exploration of percussion literature including ragtime, classical, popular, Caribbean/Latin, chamber and j… source |
| MUS 110 | MUS-110. Percussion Ensemble II. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides ensemble experience for percussionists dedicated to the performance and exploration of percussion literature including ragtime, classical, popular, Caribbean/Latin, chamber and j… source |
| MUS 113 | MUS-113. Music Technology I. (3 Credits) | — | This course provides an introduction to the creative and technical skills used in blending music and technology. Concepts covered include digital recording technology, computer-based composition, MID… source |
| MUS 115 | MUS-115. Class Piano I. (1 Credit) | — | For first-year pianists who wish to learn piano primarily for personal enrichment. Stresses rhythm, melody, reading, harmonization, and theoretical knowledge, along with beginning solo and ensemble r… source |
| MUS 116 | MUS-116. Class Piano II. (1 Credit) | — | A continuation of MUS-115 for students who wish to learn piano primarily for personal enrichment. Fee is required. Must own or have access to keyboard/piano. (2 contact hours) source |
| MUS 117 | MUS-117. Class Voice. (1 Credit) | — | For singers who wish to learn how to sing properly, primarily for personal enrichment. Stresses proper breathing and vocal technique, elementary musicianship, as well as beginning song repertoire fro… source |
| MUS 118 | MUS-118. Keyboard Skills I. (1 Credit) | — | The development of basic keyboard skills including scales and modes, simple harmonic progressions, melodic line harmonization, and basic figured-bass realization. All subject material is designed to… source |
| MUS 119 | MUS-119. Class Guitar. (1 Credit) | — | For those who wish to learn how to play guitar primarily for personal enrichment. Stresses learning basic chords, elementary musicianship, as well as beginning strumming and fingerpicking techniques.… source |
| MUS 120 | MUS-120. Keyboard Skills II. (1 Credit) | — | The continuation of MUS-118 with the addition of secondary harmonic progressions, sequential harmonic progressions, and diatonic modulations. All subject material is designed to reinforce concepts pr… source |
| MUS 121 | MUS-121. Applied Voice Non-Major I. (1 Credit) | — | Students will receive one 30-minute individual lesson per week. Five additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students studying… source |
| MUS 122 | MUS-122. Applied Voice Non-Major II. (1 Credit) | — | Students will receive one 30-minute individual lesson per week. Five additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students studying… source |
| MUS 125 | MUS-125. Applied Voice Major I. (2 Credits) | — | Students will receive one 60-minute individual lesson per week. Ten additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students planning… source |
| MUS 126 | MUS-126. Applied Voice Major II. (2 Credits) | — | Students will receive one 60-minute individual lesson per week. Ten additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students planning… source |
| MUS 129 | MUS-129. Applied Strings Non-Major I. (1 Credit) | — | Students will receive one 30-minute individual lesson per week. Five additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students studying… source |
| MUS 130 | MUS-130. Applied Strings Non-Major II. (1 Credit) | — | Students will receive one 30-minute individual lesson per week. Five additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students studying… source |
| MUS 131 | MUS-131. Applied Piano Non-Major I. (1 Credit) | — | Students will receive one 30-minute individual lesson per week. Five additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students studying… source |
| MUS 132 | MUS-132. Applied Piano Non-Major II. (1 Credit) | — | Students will receive one 30-minute individual lesson per week. Five additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students studying… source |
| MUS 135 | MUS-135. Applied Piano Major I. (2 Credits) | — | Students will receive one 60-minute individual lesson per week. Ten additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students planning… source |
| MUS 136 | MUS-136. Applied Piano Major II. (2 Credits) | — | Students will receive one 60-minute individual lesson per week. Ten additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students planning… source |
| MUS 139 | MUS-139. Applied Strings Major I. (2 Credits) | — | Students will receive one 60-minute individual lesson per week. Ten additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students planning… source |
| MUS 140 | MUS-140. Applied Strings Major II. (2 Credits) | — | Students will receive one 60-minute individual lesson per week. Ten additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students planning… source |
| MUS 141 | MUS-141. Chamber Singers I. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides chamber ensemble experience for vocalists dedicated to the performance and exploration of a wide variety of contemporary singing styles. The ensemble will perform several concert… source |
| MUS 142 | MUS-142. Chamber Singers II. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides chamber ensemble experience for vocalists dedicated to the performance and exploration of a wide variety of contemporary singing styles. The ensemble will perform several concert… source |
| MUS 145 | MUS-145. Chorale I. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides large ensemble experience for vocalists dedicated to the performance and exploration of choral literature including Broadway, operatic, patriotic and holiday selections. The ense… source |
| MUS 146 | MUS-146. Chorale II. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides large ensemble experience for vocalists dedicated to the performance and exploration of choral literature including Broadway, operatic, patriotic and holiday selections. The ense… source |
| MUS 149 | MUS-149. Flute Choir I. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides ensemble experience for flutists dedicated to the performance and exploration of a wide variety of flute choir literature. This ensemble will perform public performances, recital… source |
| MUS 151 | MUS-151. Jazz Ensemble I. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides ensemble experience for saxophonists, trombonists, trumpet players and rhythm section instrumentalists (guitar, piano, bass, percussion) dedicated to the performance and explorat… source |
| MUS 152 | MUS-152. Jazz Ensemble II. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides ensemble experience for saxophonists, trombonists, trumpet players and rhythm section instrumentalists (guitar, piano, bass, percussion) dedicated to the performance and explorat… source |
| MUS 159 | MUS-159. Flute Choir II. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides ensemble experience for flutists dedicated to the performance and exploration of a wide variety of flute choir literature. This ensemble will perform public performances, recital… source |
| MUS 161 | MUS-161. Instrumental Chamber Ensemble I. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides chamber ensemble experience for instrumentalists dedicated to the performance and exploration of a wide variety of musical literature. This ensemble will perform several public p… source |
| MUS 162 | MUS-162. Instrumental Chamber Ensemble II. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides chamber ensemble experience for instrumentalists dedicated to the performance and exploration of a wide variety of musical literature. This ensemble will perform several public p… source |
| MUS 169 | MUS-169. Applied Percussion Non-Major I. (1 Credit) | — | Students will receive one 30-minute individual lesson per week. Five additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students studying… source |
| MUS 170 | MUS-170. Applied Percussion Non-Major II. (1 Credit) | — | Students will receive one 30-minute individual lesson per week. Five additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students studying… source |
| MUS 171 | MUS-171. Orchestra I. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides ensemble performance experience for orchestral violin, viola, cello, string bass and wind players dedicated to the performance and exploration of symphonic and chamber orchestra… source |
| MUS 172 | MUS-172. Orchestra II. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides ensemble performance experience for orchestral violin, viola, cello, string bass and wind players dedicated to the performance and exploration of symphonic and chamber orchestra… source |
| MUS 173 | MUS-173. Orchestra III. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides ensemble performance experience for orchestral violin, viola, cello, string bass and wind players dedicated to the performance and exploration of symphonic and chamber orchestra… source |
| MUS 174 | MUS-174. Orchestra IV. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides ensemble performance experience for orchestral violin, viola, cello, string bass and wind players dedicated to the performance and exploration of symphonic and chamber orchestra… source |
| MUS 175 | MUS-175. Concert Band I. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides ensemble experience for wind players and percussionists dedicated to the performance and exploration of wind band literature including new music, classical transcriptions, marche… source |
| MUS 176 | MUS-176. Concert Band II. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides ensemble experience for wind players and percussionists dedicated to the performance and exploration of wind band literature including new music, classical transcriptions, marche… source |
| MUS 179 | MUS-179. Applied Percussion Major I. (2 Credits) | — | Students will receive one 60-minute individual lesson per week. Ten additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students planning… source |
| MUS 180 | MUS-180. Applied Percussion Major II. (2 Credits) | — | Students will receive one 60-minute individual lesson per week. Ten additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students planning… source |
| MUS 181 | MUS-181. Applied Guitar Non-Major I. (1 Credit) | — | Students will receive one 30-minute individual lesson per week. Five additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students studying… source |
| MUS 182 | MUS-182. Applied Guitar Non-Major II. (1 Credit) | — | Students will receive one 30-minute individual lesson per week. Five additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students studying… source |
| MUS 185 | MUS-185. Applied Guitar Major I. (2 Credits) | — | Students will receive one 60-minute individual lesson per week. Ten additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students planning… source |
| MUS 186 | MUS-186. Applied Guitar Major II. (2 Credits) | — | Students will receive one 60-minute individual lesson per week. Ten additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students planning… source |
| MUS 189 | MUS-189. Aural Skills I. (1 Credit) | — | The study of ear training and sight singing in various diatonic keys. This includes interval recognition, solfedge singing, rhythm reading, melodic and harmonic dictation. All subject material is des… source |
| MUS 190 | MUS-190. Aural Skills II. (1 Credit) | — | The study of ear training and sight singing in various diatonic keys. This includes interval recognition, solfedge singing, rhythm reading, and melodic and harmonic dictation. All subject material is… source |
| MUS 191 | MUS-191. Applied Brasswind Non-Major I. (1 Credit) | — | Students will receive one 30-minute individual lesson per week for 16 weeks. Five additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for stud… source |
| MUS 192 | MUS-192. Applied Brasswind Non-Major II. (1 Credit) | — | Students will receive one 30-minute individual lesson per week for 16 weeks. Five additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for stud… source |
| MUS 193 | MUS-193. Applied Brasswind Major I. (2 Credits) | — | Students will receive one 60-minute individual lesson per week for 16 weeks. Ten additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for stude… source |
| MUS 194 | MUS-194. Applied Brasswind Major II. (2 Credits) | — | Students will receive one 60-minute individual lesson per week. Ten additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students planning… source |
| MUS 195 | MUS-195. Applied Woodwind Non-Major I. (1 Credit) | — | Students will receive one 30-minute individual lesson per week. Five additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students studying… source |
| MUS 196 | MUS-196. Applied Woodwind Non-Major II. (1 Credit) | — | Students will receive one 30-minute individual lesson per week. Five additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students studying… source |
| MUS 197 | MUS-197. Applied Woodwind Major I. (2 Credits) | — | Students will receive one 60-minute individual lesson per week. Ten additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students planning… source |
| MUS 198 | MUS-198. Applied Woodwind Major II. (2 Credits) | — | Students will receive one 60-minute individual lesson per week. Ten additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students planning… source |
| MUS 204 | MUS-204. Music Theory III. (3 Credits) | — | This course is a continuation of the study of diatonic and chromatic harmony along with form and analysis. Harmonic vocabulary includes secondary dominants, borrowed chords, Neapolitan chords, and au… source |
| MUS 205 | MUS-205. Music Theory IV. (3 Credits) | — | The culmination of the four-semester freshman/sophomore theory sequence, this course builds upon the student's knowledge of chromatic harmony and composition along with form and analysis and 20th cen… source |
| MUS 206 | MUS-206. Music History and Literature I. (3 Credits) | — | Survey of styles, periods, and personalities in music literature. Includes historical development; relationship to other fine arts; study of concepts, idioms; and aesthetics in music literature; comp… source |
| MUS 207 | MUS-207. Music History and Literature II. (3 Credits) | — | Survey of styles, periods, and personalities in music literature. Includes historical development; relationship to other fine arts; study of concepts, idioms; and aesthetics in music literature; comp… source |
| MUS 209 | MUS-209. Percussion Ensemble III. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides ensemble experience for percussionists dedicated to the performance and exploration of percussion literature including ragtime, classical, popular, Caribbean/Latin, chamber and j… source |
| MUS 210 | MUS-210. Percussion Ensemble IV. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides ensemble experience for percussionists dedicated to the performance and exploration of percussion literature including ragtime, classical, popular, Caribbean/Latin, chamber and j… source |
| MUS 213 | MUS-213. Music Technology II. (3 Credits) | — | This course is a continuation of MUS-113 to provide intermediate-level instruction in the creative and technical skills used in blending music and technology. Concepts covered include technology-base… source |
| MUS 218 | MUS-218. Keyboard Skills III. (1 Credit) | — | The continuation of MUS-120 with the addition of chromatic harmony, augmented sixth chords, Neapolitan chords, and modal mixture. All subject material is designed to reinforce concepts presented in M… source |
| MUS 220 | MUS-220. Keyboard Skills IV. (1 Credit) | — | The continuation of MUS-218 with the addition of extended harmonies, chromatic modulation, non-tertian harmonies, and uncommon meters. All subject material is designed to reinforce concepts presented… source |
| MUS 221 | MUS-221. Applied Voice Non-Major III. (1 Credit) | — | Students will receive one 30-minute individual lesson per week. Five additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students studying… source |
| MUS 222 | MUS-222. Applied Voice Non-Major IV. (1 Credit) | — | Students will receive one 30-minute individual lesson per week. Five additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students studying… source |
| MUS 225 | MUS-225. Applied Voice Major III. (2 Credits) | — | Students will receive one 60-minute individual lesson per week. Ten additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students planning… source |
| MUS 226 | MUS-226. Applied Voice Major IV. (2 Credits) | — | Students will receive one 60-minute individual lesson per week. Ten additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students planning… source |
| MUS 229 | MUS-229. Applied Strings Non-Major III. (1 Credit) | — | Students will receive one 30-minute individual lesson per week. Five additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students studying… source |
| MUS 230 | MUS-230. Applied Strings Non-Major IV. (1 Credit) | — | Students will receive one 30-minute individual lesson per week. Five additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students studying… source |
| MUS 231 | MUS-231. Applied Piano Non-Major III. (1 Credit) | — | Students will receive one 30-minute individual lesson per week. Five additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students studying… source |
| MUS 232 | MUS-232. Applied Piano Non-Major IV. (1 Credit) | — | Students will receive one 30-minute individual lesson per week. Five additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students studying… source |
| MUS 235 | MUS-235. Applied Piano Major III. (2 Credits) | — | Students will receive one 60-minute individual lesson per week. Ten additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students planning… source |
| MUS 236 | MUS-236. Applied Piano Major IV. (2 Credits) | — | Students will receive one 60-minute individual lesson per week. Ten additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students planning… source |
| MUS 239 | MUS-239. Applied Strings Major III. (2 Credits) | — | Students will receive one 60-minute individual lesson per week. Ten additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students planning… source |
| MUS 240 | MUS-240. Applied Strings Major IV. (2 Credits) | — | Students will receive one 60-minute individual lesson per week. Ten additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students planning… source |
| MUS 241 | MUS-241. Chamber Singers III. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides chamber ensemble experience for vocalists dedicated to the performance and exploration of a wide variety of contemporary singing styles. The ensemble will perform several concert… source |
| MUS 242 | MUS-242. Chamber Singers IV. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides chamber ensemble experience for vocalists dedicated to the performance and exploration of a wide variety of contemporary singing styles. The ensemble will perform several concert… source |
| MUS 245 | MUS-245. Chorale III. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides large ensemble experience for vocalists dedicated to the performance and exploration of choral literature including Broadway, operatic, patriotic and holiday selections. The ense… source |
| MUS 246 | MUS-246. Chorale IV. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides large ensemble experience for vocalists dedicated to the performance and exploration of choral literature including Broadway, operatic, patriotic and holiday selections. The ense… source |
| MUS 249 | MUS-249. Flute Choir III. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides ensemble experience for flutists dedicated to the performance and exploration of a wide variety of flute choir literature. This ensemble will perform public performances, recital… source |
| MUS 251 | MUS-251. Jazz Ensemble III. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides ensemble experience for saxophonists, trombonists, trumpet players and rhythm section instrumentalists (guitar, piano, bass, percussion) dedicated to the performance and explorat… source |
| MUS 252 | MUS-252. Jazz Ensemble IV. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides ensemble experience for saxophonists, trombonists, trumpet players and rhythm section instrumentalists (guitar, piano, bass, percussion) dedicated to the performance and explorat… source |
| MUS 259 | MUS-259. Flute Choir IV. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides ensemble experience for flutists dedicated to the performance and exploration of a wide variety of flute choir literature. This ensemble will perform public performances, recital… source |
| MUS 261 | MUS-261. Instrumental Chamber Ensemble III. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides chamber ensemble experience for instrumentalists dedicated to the performance and exploration of a wide variety of musical literature. This ensemble will perform several public p… source |
| MUS 262 | MUS-262. Instrumental Chamber Ensemble IV. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides chamber ensemble experience for instrumentalists dedicated to the performance and exploration of a wide variety of musical literature. This ensemble will perform several public p… source |
| MUS 269 | MUS-269. Applied Percussion Non-Major III. (1 Credit) | — | Students will receive one 30-minute individual lesson per week. Five additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students studying… source |
| MUS 270 | MUS-270. Applied Percussion Non-Major IV. (1 Credit) | — | Students will receive one 30-minute individual lesson per week. Five additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students studying… source |
| MUS 275 | MUS-275. Concert Band III. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides ensemble experience for wind players and percussionists dedicated to the performance and exploration of wind band literature including new music, classical transcriptions, marche… source |
| MUS 276 | MUS-276. Concert Band IV. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides ensemble experience for wind players and percussionists dedicated to the performance and exploration of wind band literature including new music, classical transcriptions, marche… source |
| MUS 279 | MUS-279. Applied Percussion Major III. (2 Credits) | — | Students will receive one 60-minute individual lesson per week. Ten additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students planning… source |
| MUS 280 | MUS-280. Applied Percussion Major IV. (2 Credits) | — | Students will receive one 60-minute individual lesson per week. Ten additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students planning… source |
| MUS 281 | MUS-281. Applied Guitar Non-Major III. (1 Credit) | — | Students will receive one 30-minute individual lesson per week. Five additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students studying… source |
| MUS 282 | MUS-282. Applied Guitar Non-Major IV. (1 Credit) | — | Students will receive one 30-minute individual lesson per week. Five additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students studying… source |
| MUS 285 | MUS-285. Applied Guitar Major III. (2 Credits) | — | Students will receive one 60-minute individual lesson per week. Ten additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students planning… source |
| MUS 286 | MUS-286. Applied Guitar Major IV. (2 Credits) | — | Students will receive one 60-minute individual lesson per week. Ten additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students planning… source |
| MUS 289 | MUS-289. Aural Skills III. (1 Credit) | — | The continued study of ear training and sight singing in various diatonic keys. This includes recognition of melodic and harmonic chromaticism, solfedge singing, rhythm reading, in various meters, me… source |
| MUS 290 | MUS-290. Aural Skills IV. (1 Credit) | — | The continued study of ear training and sight singing. This includes recognition of 20th century melodic and harmonic chromaticism, solfedge singing, rhythmic reading with odd meters and groupings, m… source |
| MUS 291 | MUS-291. Applied Brasswind Non-Major III. (1 Credit) | — | Students will receive one 30-minute individual lesson per week. Five additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students studying… source |
| MUS 292 | MUS-292. Applied Brasswind Non-Major IV. (1 Credit) | — | Students will receive one 30-minute individual lesson per week. Five additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students studying… source |
| MUS 293 | MUS-293. Applied Brasswind Major III. (2 Credits) | — | Students will receive one 60-minute individual lesson per week. Ten additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students planning… source |
| MUS 294 | MUS-294. Applied Brasswind Major IV. (2 Credits) | — | Students will receive one 60-minute individual lesson per week. Ten additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students planning… source |
| MUS 295 | MUS-295. Applied Woodwind Non-Major III. (1 Credit) | — | Students will receive one 30-minute individual lesson per week. Five additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students studying… source |
| MUS 296 | MUS-296. Applied Woodwind Non-Major IV. (1 Credit) | — | Students will receive one 30-minute individual lesson per week. Five additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students studying… source |
| MUS 297 | MUS-297. Applied Woodwind Major III. (2 Credits) | — | Students will receive one 60-minute individual lesson per week. Ten additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students planning… source |
| MUS 298 | MUS-298. Applied Woodwind Major IV. (2 Credits) | — | Students will receive one 60-minute individual lesson per week. Ten additional hours of individual practice will be assigned for each week. The level of instruction is intended for students planning… source |
| NAT 111 | NAT-111. Environmental Science I. (4 Credits) | — | Interdisciplinary analysis of the physical environment, focusing on environmental issues. Concepts include ecology, evolution, physiology and health, and human populations. Biological issues with per… source |
| NAT 112 | NAT-112. Environmental Science II. (4 Credits) | — | Interdisciplinary analysis of the physical environment, focusing on environmental issues. Concepts include ecology, evolution, physiology and health, and human populations. Biological issues with per… source |
| NAT 201 | NAT-201. Environmental Problems. (4 Credits) | — | Study modules on resource problems, chemicals and the environment, waste disposal, and land use. Each module equals one credit. Deals with political aspects and environmental philosophy of selected p… source |
| NUR 120 | NUR-120. Pharmacology & Disease Processes I. (3 Credits) | — | This course focuses on body systems and their functional interrelationships in health and disease. Discussions focus on understanding the pathophysiology of human conditions throughout the lifespan.… source |
| NUR 122 | NUR-122. Pharmacology & Disease Processes II. (2 Credits) | — | This course focuses on body systems and their functional interrelationships in health and disease. Discussions focus on understanding the pathophysiology of human conditions throughout the lifespan.… source |
| NUR 140 | NUR-140. Nursing Concepts I. (4 Credits) | — | Course discussions focus on the fundamentals of basic safe and effective nursing care of the individual, incorporating IOM standards and the QSEN standards. Learners will be introduced to the Nursing… source |
| NUR 141 | NUR-141. Nursing Concepts II. (3 Credits) | — | Course discussions focus on continued discussions of safe and effective care of the individual incorporating Institute of Medicine (IOM) standards, Quality Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competen… source |
| NUR 142 | NUR-142. Nursing Concepts III. (3 Credits) | — | Course discussions focus on continued discussion of the safe and effective care of the individual incorporating Institute of Medicine (IOM) standards, Quality Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) compe… source |
| NUR 145 | NUR-145. Nursing Enrichment I Special Topics. (1 Credit) | — | This is a dynamic seminar style course for students who intend to repeat a 100-level course in which they were not successful and is required in the Nursing Program curriculum. Topics will focus on i… source |
| NUR 150 | NUR-150. Nursing Arts I. (2 Credits) | — | Lab experiences focus on the skills performed by the licensed practical nurse according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Administrative Code. Specific atten… source |
| NUR 151 | NUR-151. Nursing Arts II. (1 Credit) | — | Lab experiences focus on health and physical assessment in relation to normal and common health alterations across the lifespan. Organization of the course will be based on functional health patterns… source |
| NUR 152 | NUR-152. Nursing Arts III. (1 Credit) | — | Lab experiences focus on the skills performed by the licensed practical nurse according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Administrative Code. The course com… source |
| NUR 160 | NUR-160. Nursing Clinical Practice I. (1 Credit) | — | Clinical experiences focus on the application of the knowledge, skills and attitude of the learner in relation to the individual's common health needs in the healthcare arena with emphasis on needs r… source |
| NUR 161 | NUR-161. Nursing Clinical Practice II-OB. (1 Credit) | — | Clinical experiences focus on the application of the knowledge, skills and attitudes of the learner in relation to the patient's needs in the Obstetrics arena. Fee is required. (12 contact hours) source |
| NUR 162 | NUR-162. Nursing Clinical Practice II-MS. (2 Credits) | — | Clinical experiences focus on the application of the knowledge, skill and attitudes of the learner in relation to the patient's needs in the healthcare arena. There is an emphasis on topics in medica… source |
| NUR 165 | NUR-165. Nursing Transitions I. (3 Credits) | — | Clinical experiences focus on application of knowledge, skills and attitudes in the roles of provider of care, manager of care and member within the profession. Emphasis is on adopting knowledge, ski… source |
| NUR 199 | NUR-199. LPN-RN Transition. (8 Credits) | — | This is a dynamic hybrid style course designed for the licensed practical nurse (LPN) who is interested in advancing his/her career to become a registered nurse. Course content will build upon the LP… source |
| NUR 240 | NUR-240. Nursing Concepts IV. (3 Credits) | — | Course discussions focus on complex care of the patient incorporating Institute of Medicine (IOM) standards, Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies and the nursing process. Atten… source |
| NUR 241 | NUR-241. Nursing Concepts V. (3 Credits) | — | Course discussions focus on complex care of the individual incorporating Institute of Medicine (IOM) standards, Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies and the nursing process. At… source |
| NUR 242 | NUR-242. Nursing Concepts VI. (3 Credits) | — | Course discussions will focus on the complex care of the individual incorporating Institute of Medicine (IOM) standards, Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies and the nursing pr… source |
| NUR 243 | NUR-243. Nursing Concepts VII. (3 Credits) | — | Course discussion will focus on leadership-management concepts applicable to prioritizing, applying critical thinking in making decisions, guiding, delegating, monitoring of self and others in comple… source |
| NUR 244 | NUR-244. Nursing Concepts VIII. (2 Credits) | — | This course will focus on the application of knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to function in the role of a novice nurse. Emphasis will be placed on the development of leadership roles and makin… source |
| NUR 245 | NUR-245. Nursing Enrichment II Special Topics. (1 Credit) | — | This is a dynamic seminar style course for students who intend to repeat a 200-level course in which they were not successful and is required in the Nursing Program curriculum. Topics will focus on i… source |
| NUR 250 | NUR-250. Nursing Arts IV. (2 Credits) | — | Lab experiences focus on the skills performed by the registered nurse according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Administrative Code in the acute care and c… source |
| NUR 263 | NUR-263. Nursing Clinical Practice III. (3 Credits) | — | Clinical experiences focus on the application of the knowledge, skills and attitudes of the learner in relation to the patient's needs in the pediatric, mental health, and acute care arena. Fee is re… source |
| NUR 264 | NUR-264. Nursing Clinical Practice IV. (2 Credits) | — | Clinical experiences focus on the application of the knowledge, skills and attitudes of the learner in relation to the patient's needs in the acute care arena and community-based care, in the roles o… source |
| OFT 100 | OFT-100. Keyboarding & Basic Formatting. (3 Credits) | — | This course is designed to develop basic alphabetic keyboarding skills, numeric keypad skills, and fundamental keyboarding techniques, as well as speed and accuracy development and document formattin… source |
| OFT 102 | OFT-102. Document Formatting. (3 Credits) | — | This course reinforces proper keyboarding techniques with further instruction in the creation of business letters, interoffice communications, reports, tables, and administrative documents. Emphasis… source |
| OFT 103 | OFT-103. Office Language/Writing Skills. (3 Credits) | — | This course prepares students to plan, write, and revise letters, memos, and other documents common in personal and business communication. Students will learn the basics of English grammar, vocabula… source |
| OFT 104 | OFT-104. Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy. (1 Credit) | — | This course is intended to refine keyboarding skills using an individualized diagnostic/prescriptive method for developing accuracy and speed. Emphasis is on the development of skill in the use of al… source |
| OFT 116 | OFT-116. Microsoft Outlook. (1 Credit) | — | This course features the concepts, terminology, and techniques involved in utilizing a popular messaging and personal information management program, specifically Microsoft Outlook. Students will use… source |
| OFT 122 | OFT-122. Microsoft Excel. (3 Credits) | — | This course is designed to develop advanced spreadsheet application skills and techniques. Professional-looking workbooks are created with Microsoft Excel or other popular spreadsheet software. Advan… source |
| OFT 145 | OFT-145. Microsoft Word. (3 Credits) | — | This course offers students an opportunity to develop intermediate to advanced word processing skills on a personal computer with Microsoft Word. Students will review basic word processing features s… source |
| OFT 230 | OFT-230. Microsoft PowerPoint & Presentations. (3 Credits) | — | This course is an introduction to professional business presentations. Planning, organizing, and delivering effective presentations will be emphasized. Students will create professional-quality slide… source |
| OFT 243 | OFT-243. Business Writing. (2 Credits) | — | This course prepares students to plan, write, and revise letters, memos, reports, and other documents common in personal and business communication. Emphasis is on organization, clarity, and professi… source |
| OFT 246 | OFT-246. Microsoft Office Integration. (3 Credits) | — | This course is designed to develop advanced integrated PC application skills and techniques required for the completion of business projects. This course focuses on the use of the Microsoft Office Su… source |
| OFT 249 | OFT-249. QuickBooks for Office Professionals. (3 Credits) | — | This course will assist students in developing an understanding of accounting principles and procedures. Students will learn how each step of the accounting cycle relates to the operations of today's… source |
| OFT 255 | OFT-255. Administrative Office Procedures. (3 Credits) | — | This course is a capstone course for administrative assistant training. It provides students the opportunity to utilize and build on skills they have previously developed. OFT-255 covers decision-mak… source |
| OFT 257 | OFT-257. Microsoft Access. (3 Credits) | — | This course presents the features of Microsoft Access or other current database management systems. Topics include identifying terminology associated with database software, designing the structure o… source |
| OFT 258 | OFT-258. Internship. (3 Credits) | — | This course is a planned and supervised career field experience related to the student's occupational program in Office Systems and Applications. The work experience will provide the student with an… source |
| OFT 260 | OFT-260. Seminar. (1 Credit) | — | This capstone, professional development course helps students sort through the many career options available in today's offices. Included are tips for polishing their professional images and engaging… source |
| PEH 101 | PEH-101. Adaptive Physical Education. (1 Credit) | — | Introduces fundamental skills, modified recreational games, dance and fitness, and aquatics for the benefit of physical exercise and leisure-time activity. Fee is required. (2 contact hours) source |
| PEH 105 | PEH-105. Physical Fitness. (1 Credit) | — | This course is designed to build fitness knowledge and level by introducing students to exercise workouts involving cardiovascular conditioning, weight training and flexibility. Students will learn t… source |
| PEH 107 | PEH-107. Introduction to Group Fitness. (1 Credit) | — | This course is designed for students interested in learning and achieving fitness through cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility training at an introductory low level. Student must have an active… source |
| PEH 108 | PEH-108. Weightlifting. (1 Credit) | — | This course is designed to give the student knowledge of weight training guidelines and basic skills which will allow him/her to successfully perform an individual weightlifting program. Student must… source |
| PEH 110 | PEH-110. Ballet I. (1 Credit) | — | Learn the principles of ballet and elements of technique, through barre and center work, to develop fundamental dance skills acquired through beginning dance techniques, combinations and choreography… source |
| PEH 111 | PEH-111. Ballet II. (1 Credit) | — | Continuation of beginning ballet with additional elements of technique, in barre and center work, to further develop fundamental ballet skills previously acquired into intermediate levels of dance te… source |
| PEH 112 | PEH-112. Jazz Dance I. (1 Credit) | — | Learn the principles of jazz dance and elements of technique to develop fundamental jazz dance skills acquired through beginning dance techniques, combinations and choreography. Student must have an… source |
| PEH 113 | PEH-113. Jazz Dance II. (1 Credit) | — | Continuation of beginning jazz with addtional elements of technique and further development of fundamental jazz dance skills previously acquired into intermediate levels of dance techniques, combinat… source |
| PEH 117 | PEH-117. Modern Creative Dance I. (1 Credit) | — | This course teaches concepts of modern dance, creative movement, dance patterns and techniques. Explore qualities of movement, improvisation and ability to create and explore body awareness through m… source |
| PEH 118 | PEH-118. Modern Creative Dance II. (1 Credit) | — | Continuation of beginning modern dance with further exploration of creative movements, patterns, and the ability to create and explore body awareness through movement and self expression at an interm… source |
| PEH 120 | PEH-120. Introduction to Body/Mind Fitness. (1 Credit) | — | Learn a progressive series of exercises designed to increase strength, flexibility, and balance for the body, mind, and spirit. Movements are derived from the classic disciplines of yoga, Pilates, tr… source |
| PEH 122 | PEH-122. Yoga Basics and Beyond. (1 Credit) | — | In this course students will study the physical and philosophical foundations of yoga, the ancient art of unifying the body and mind. Learn a progressive series of asana, breathing techniques and min… source |
| PEH 130 | PEH-130. Basketball I. (1 Credit) | — | Covers knowledge, skills and strategies used in basketball. Fee is required. (2 contact hours) source |
| PEH 131 | PEH-131. Volleyball. (1 Credit) | — | Basic knowledge, fundamental skills and team strategies used in power volleyball are covered. Fee is required. (2 contact hours) source |
| PEH 132 | PEH-132. Fundamentals of Football. (2 Credits) | — | Learn offensive and defensive systems used in modern college football. Analyze new techniques and philosophies employed by modern coaches. Fee is required. (3 contact hours) source |
| PEH 133 | PEH-133. Basketball II. (1 Credit) | — | Skills, knowledge and strategies used in college-level competitive basketball are explored. Fee is required. (2 contact hours) source |
| PEH 134 | PEH-134. Baseball. (2 Credits) | — | Introduces basic baseball concepts, teaching progressions of fundamental baseball skills, team offensive and defensive strategies, and conditioning. Fee is required. (3 contact hours) source |
| PEH 138 | PEH-138. Cardiovascular Conditioning. (1 Credit) | — | This course is designed to help students develop and maintain cardio respiratory fitness through regular aerobic exercise using various types of cardiovascular equipment. Student must have an active… source |
| PEH 140 | PEH-140. Weight Training. (1 Credit) | — | This course is designed to help students develop their own weight training program by expanding their knowledge of weight training guidelines and principles for developing muscular strength, enduranc… source |
| PEH 141 | PEH-141. Classic Cardio Fitness. (1 Credit) | — | This course is designed for students interested in achieving fitness through cardiovascular strength and flexibility training at low to moderate levels. Student must have an active Health, Fitness &… source |
| PEH 142 | PEH-142. Cardio Cross Training. (1 Credit) | — | This course is designed for students interested in achieving fitness through cardiovascular conditioning, strength/endurance and flexibility training at low to moderate levels while engaging in a var… source |
| PEH 143 | PEH-143. Circuit Training Fitness. (1 Credit) | — | This course is designed for students interested in achieving fitness through resistance training and low, moderate, or high-intensity cardiovascular conditioning through circuit training. Circuit tra… source |
| PEH 144 | PEH-144. Dance Cardio Fitness. (1 Credit) | — | This course is designed for students interested in achieving fitness through cardiovascular, strength and flexibility training at moderate to high levels, while engaging in a variety of dance styles… source |
| PEH 150 | PEH-150. Introduction to Physical Education. (3 Credits) | — | Open to physical education majors, this course encourages professional understanding of the scope and nature of physical education and related fields. (3 contact hours) source |
| PEH 151 | PEH-151. Lifetime Activities, Net Games. (2 Credits) | — | Explore basic skills, strategies and rules of net games: badminton, tennis, paddleball and table tennis. Emphasizes teaching methods and techniques. Fee is required. (4 contact hours) source |
| PEH 152 | PEH-152. Lifetime Activities-Conditioning. (2 Credits) | — | Fundamentals of conditioning and aquatic activities, organization of programs and teaching methods are included. Fee is required. (4 contact hours) source |
| PEH 153 | PEH-153. Lifetime Activities-Archery & Golf. (2 Credits) | — | Explore basic form, techniques, terminology, and equipment used in archery and golf. Emphasizes teaching methods and course organization. Fee is required. (4 contact hours) source |
| PEH 154 | PEH-154. Team Sports. (2 Credits) | — | Learn basic skills, strategies, rules, and officiating procedures used in team sports such as basketball and volleyball. Emphasizes teaching methods and techniques. Fee is required. (4 contact hours) source |
| PEH 160 | PEH-160. Fundamentals of Human Movement. (3 Credits) | — | This course presents an analysis of human movement with emphasis on the muscular and skeletal systems. Topics covered include basic movement activities, human movement in sports and fitness and requi… source |
| PEH 161 | PEH-161. Fitness Methodology. (4 Credits) | — | This course emphasizes the methodology and applications used with cardio-respiratory, muscular strength and endurance development, flexibility and relaxation training exercises. The course explores f… source |
| PEH 162 | PEH-162. Fitness Testing. (3 Credits) | — | This course examines methods for testing and evaluating individual health status and fitness levels. Students will monitor, conduct, and interpret fitness tests in cardio-respiratory, muscular streng… source |
| PEH 163 | PEH-163. Fitness Programming. (3 Credits) | — | This course explores exercise programming methods, theories and guidelines for all fitness components for healthy and special populations through practical teaching experiences. It emphasizes develop… source |
| PEH 164 | PEH-164. Exercise for Special Populations. (3 Credits) | — | This course is designed to introduce and prepare exercise specialists in the skills, methods and practical guidelines needed for exercise testing and exercise program design for individuals with pred… source |
| PEH 165 | PEH-165. Fitness Business Skills & Promotion. (3 Credits) | — | This course is designed to provide business concepts for personal training students to develop, market and maintain a small business. Topics include legal issues, ethical conduct and social responsib… source |
| PEH 170 | PEH-170. First Aid. (3 Credits) | — | Designed to teach students the currently accepted American Heart Association and National Safety Council procedures and principles to be followed in the event of an accident. Upon successful completi… source |
| PEH 171 | PEH-171. A Healthy Lifestyle and You. (3 Credits) | — | This is a self-awareness course that provides the student with opportunities to acquire the knowledge and tools needed to make intelligent decisions to live a healthy life. (3 contact hours) source |
| PEH 172 | PEH-172. Nutrition for Today. (3 Credits) | — | This course examines nutrition theory in relation to health, wellness and disease prevention. It examines the science of nutrition including digestion and absorption of macro and micro nutrients. The… source |
| PEH 175 | PEH-175. Small Group Fitness Training. (2 Credits) | — | This course is designed for students who wish to integrate the study of small group fitness training methodologies, exercise science and practical training experience. This course prepares students f… source |
| PEH 181 | PEH-181. Fundamentals of Rhythmical Movement. (2 Credits) | — | Develops basic dance skills and techniques for primary and intermediate grade levels. Emphasizes teaching methods and organization. Fee is required. (2 contact hours) source |
| PEH 190 | PEH-190. Outdoor Recreation & Nature Study. (3 Credits) | — | Explore objectives, organization, techniques, counseling, and skills of outdoor recreation. Includes camping and survival skills, fishing and outdoor education activities. Fee is required. (3 contact… source |
| PHB 105 | PHB-105. Phlebotomy for Health Care Providers. (1 Credit) | — | This course is intended to serve graduates of the Phlebotomy program, phlebotomists, and other certified or licensed healthcare workers who are interested in refreshing their phlebotomy skills, prepa… source |
| PHB 110 | PHB-110. Principles & Practice of Phlebotomy. (6 Credits) | — | This is a six-credit hour course which consists of lecture and laboratory components. Lecture topics addressed in this course include proper patient and specimen identification, medical terminology,… source |
| PHB 111 | PHB-111. Phlebotomy Clinical Practice Seminar. (2 Credits) | — | This course is designed as a capstone experience for students assigned to a phlebotomy clinical rotation. Discussion topics include student reaction to supervised clinical experiences, professional i… source |
| PHB 112 | PHB-112. Phlebotomy Clinical Practice. (2 Credits) | — | This course is a two-credit hour course consisting of a minimum of 100 contact hours of supervised clinical practice of phlebotomy at one of the Moraine Valley Community College Phlebotomy Program's… source |
| PHI 101 | PHI-101. Introduction to Philosophy. (3 Credits) | — | Introduces philosophical questions and philosophical ways of reasoning. Examines some key notions in the history of Western thought in areas of metaphysics, epistemology and ethics. (3 contact hours) source |
| PHI 110 | PHI-110. Intro to Formal Logic. (3 Credits) | — | Introduces formal and symbolic logic, including syllogistic, propositional and predicate inference. (3 contact hours) source |
| PHI 111 | PHI-111. Critical Thinking. (3 Credits) | — | Introduces principles and methods for rational argument and effective problem solving. (3 contact hours) source |
| PHI 115 | PHI-115. Approaches to Truth. (3 Credits) | — | A survey of methods. Logical, intuitive, revelatory, scientific, and mystical approaches to truth and knowledge. (3 contact hours) source |
| PHI 120 | PHI-120. World Religions. (3 Credits) | — | Explores the principal doctrines (world view), typical behavior (lifestyle) and sphere of influence of Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Confucianism, Buddhism, and some tribal religions. Empha… source |
| PHI 125 | PHI-125. Ethics. (3 Credits) | — | This course will serve as an introduction to ethical philosophy and will include the study of several influential thinkers and various ethical theories. Key topics that will be discussed include soci… source |
| PHI 200 | PHI-200. Philosophy of Religion. (3 Credits) | — | This course is primarily an examination of western religious belief and religious questions from a philosophical point of view. It will include such topics as: the nature of God (theistic vs non-thei… source |
| PHI 210 | PHI-210. Philosophy: Ancient to Enlightenment. (3 Credits) | — | This course chronologically surveys philosophy from Ancient Greece to the 1700s. Students will study major ideas, movements, philosophers, and problems while focused on their development within a spe… source |
| PHI 211 | PHI-211. Philosophy: Enlightenment to Present. (3 Credits) | — | This course chronologically surveys philosophy from the Enlightenment (1700s) to the present. Students will study major ideas, movements, philosophers, and problems while focused on their development… source |
| PHI 225 | PHI-225. Bioethics. (3 Credits) | — | Introduces problems in ethics surrounding developments in medicine and biological research. Introduces major ethical systems and encourages ethical methodology. This course is case-oriented. (3 conta… source |
| PHI 226 | PHI-226. Business Ethics. (3 Credits) | — | This case-oriented course introduces moral problems associated with industry and commerce. Introduces major ethical systems and encourages ethical methodology. Note: Only three credit hours can be ea… source |
| PHY 106 | PHY-106. Fundamentals of Physics. (3 Credits) | — | An examination of physical principles and phenomena with applications in mechanics, properties of matter, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, light, and quantum physics. The course does not assume t… source |
| PHY 107 | PHY-107. Fundamentals of Physics Lab. (1 Credit) | — | A laboratory examination of physical principles and phenomena in mechanics, properties of matter, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, light, and quantum physics. The course does not assume that stud… source |
| PHY 108 | PHY-108. Fundamentals of Physics. (4 Credits) | — | An examination of physical principles and phenomena with applications in mechanics, properties of matter, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, light, and quantum physics. The course does not assume t… source |
| PHY 150 | PHY-150. Mechanics, Heat & Sound. (4 Credits) | — | This general college physics course for liberal arts or science majors covers motion, momentum, work, power, energy, fields, heat, and forces. This course includes a laboratory component. Fee is requ… source |
| PHY 151 | PHY-151. Electricity Magnetism & Light. (4 Credits) | — | Direct Current circuits, radiation, relativity, nuclear and elementary particles, and quantum theory are examined. Fee is required. (6 contact hours) source |
| PHY 203 | PHY-203. Mechanics. (4 Credits) | — | Introduces physics with calculus for science, engineering and math majors. Explores simple equations of motion, vectors, forces in equilibrium, and the laws of dynamics. Applications including linear… source |
| PHY 204 | PHY-204. Electricity, Magnetism and Optics. (4 Credits) | — | Second in the introductory physics sequence for science, engineering and math majors. Electric and magnetic fields; electric and magnetic properties of matter; the laws of electricity and magnetism;… source |
| PHY 205 | PHY-205. Waves and Modern Physics. (4 Credits) | — | Third in the introductory physics sequence for science, engineering and math majors, properties and equations of waves applied to sound and light are examined. Covers relativistic mechanics, and basi… source |
| PLS 110 | PLS-110. Introduction to Paralegal Studies. (3 Credits) | — | This course provides new paralegal majors with a comprehensive overview of the profession and the role paralegals play in supporting the legal team. An overview of systems of government; the examinat… source |
| PLS 125 | PLS-125. Research & Writing for Paralegal I. (3 Credits) | — | This course, part of a two-semester sequence, offers a comprehensive review of research and writing strategies unique to the legal profession. The use of secondary legal sources, the search for prima… source |
| PLS 140 | PLS-140. Civil Litigation for the Paralegal. (3 Credits) | — | This course covers the fundamentals of civil litigation with emphasis on Illinois practice. Fact gathering and investigation are covered, along with strategies for case evaluation and document drafti… source |
| PLS 160 | PLS-160. Law Office Admin for Paralegal. (3 Credits) | — | This course covers the fundamentals of law office management and the paralegal's role in the administrative functioning of a law office. The course emphasizes practical paralegal skill development by… source |
| PLS 170 | PLS-170. Law Office Technology for Paralegal. (3 Credits) | — | This course covers current business technologies and applies a legal-specific perspective to them. The course covers the Legal Technology Certificate of Learning program offerings of the National Soc… source |
| PLS 190 | PLS-190. Research & Writing for Paralegal II. (3 Credits) | — | This course, the second in a two-semester sequence, builds upon the skills developed in PLS-125 and provides additional practical paralegal competencies in more advanced forms of legal research and w… source |
| PLS 210 | PLS-210. Bankruptcy Law for the Paralegal. (3 Credits) | — | This course covers the practice of bankruptcy law and places emphasis on methods of debtor relief, litigation, and claims. The course includes a focus on e-filing and the role of the paralegal in pro… source |
| PLS 220 | PLS-220. Criminal Law for the Paralegal. (3 Credits) | — | This course covers the paralegal's role in the criminal law process. The course emphasizes federal vs. state and concurrent jurisdictions and accountability for criminal conduct. Categories and types… source |
| PLS 230 | PLS-230. Evidence for the Paralegal. (3 Credits) | — | This course covers the paralegal's role in the evidentiary process. The course focuses on various types of relevancy, witness competency, impeachment, and lay and expert opinions. Hearsay and its exc… source |
| PLS 240 | PLS-240. Family Law for the Paralegal. (3 Credits) | — | This course covers family law with an emphasis on the recent changes to Illinois' family law statutes. Issues related to marriage, divorce, child custody, support, property division, and jurisdiction… source |
| PLS 260 | PLS-260. Estate Plans & Probate/Paralegal. (3 Credits) | — | This course covers the law of estate planning and probate with a focus on Illinois law. Estate planning and administration, laws of succession, wills and trusts, and taxation are all addressed. Speci… source |
| PLS 270 | PLS-270. Real Estate Law for the Paralegal. (3 Credits) | — | This course covers the law of real estate with a focus on Illinois law. Estates in land, future interests, titles in realty, and land use are all covered. Methods of conveyance and residential closin… source |
| PLS 290 | PLS-290. Paralegal Internship. (3 Credits) | — | This capstone course gives graduating paralegals exposure to the world of work in a law firm or other legal environment. During a 16-week semester, students will work 10 hours weekly at an internship… source |
| PSC 103 | PSC-103. Introduction to Political Science. (3 Credits) | — | Introduces the principles of politics and government. Explores the role of United States citizens in the political process. Ideologies, the role of the media in politics, political development, and a… source |
| PSC 110 | PSC-110. American National Government. (3 Credits) | — | Explores basic principles of the Constitution, and structure and functions of the federal government. Includes Congress, presidency and judiciary. The roles of political parties, pressure groups and… source |
| PSC 115 | PSC-115. State and Local Government. (3 Credits) | — | Study basic principles of state constitutions. Structure and function of state legislatures, courts and chief executives; structure and functions of city, county and other local governments; and the… source |
| PSC 210 | PSC-210. International Relations. (3 Credits) | — | Introduces international relations, foreign policies, international organizations, conflict, and accommodation in the international system. (3 contact hours) source |
| PSC 212 | PSC-212. Latin American Politics. (3 Credits) | — | Caribbean and Central and South American nations' historical development and current social, economic and political problems with focus on governments, politics and policies are included. (3 contact… source |
| PSC 215 | PSC-215. Comparative Government. (3 Credits) | — | Introduces comparative governments and institutions in major European democracies, Communist systems and the Third World. (3 contact hours) source |
| PSC 225 | PSC-225. Non-Western Comparative Politics. (3 Credits) | — | Examine and compare government and politics in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America within region-specific historical, social, and economic contexts and the global environment. (3 contact… source |
| PSC 245 | PSC-245. Politics of the Middle East. (3 Credits) | — | This course examines the contemporary politics of the Middle East and the influence of the region in international relations. The course explores domestic and foreign policies within and between stat… source |
| PSC 280 | PSC-280. Introduction to Political Philosophy. (3 Credits) | — | This course focuses on classical and modern political theorists, and emphasizes concepts such as justice, equality, power, liberty and rights. (3 contact hours) source |
| PSG 105 | PSG-105. Polysomnography Patient Care I. (4 Credits) | — | This course is the first in a series for the Sleep Technology A.A.S. Degree Program. This course introduces the student to the sleep disorders center environment. The course provides instruction in p… source |
| PSG 110 | PSG-110. Cardiopulmonary Physiology. (3 Credits) | — | Provides the foundations for clinical practice in respiratory care or sleep technology. Describes the respiratory system with emphasis on ventilation and respiration during wakefulness, sleep, and in… source |
| PSG 112 | PSG-112. Sleep Study Scoring. (2 Credits) | — | This course is designed to prepare sleep technology students to score sleep studies according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine rules, terminology, and technical specifications. Emphasis is o… source |
| PSG 115 | PSG-115. Polysomnography Patient Care II. (4 Credits) | — | This course is structured to provide didactic instruction in advanced aspects of sleep technology, including pediatrics, PAP titration, oxygen administration, staging and scoring routine and split ni… source |
| PSG 120 | PSG-120. Sleep Technology Clinical I. (4 Credits) | — | Provides laboratory and sleep disorders center experience in sleep technology, correlating principles taught in PSG-115 . Provides hands-on instruction in use of specialized instruments to measure an… source |
| PSG 125 | PSG-125. Pediatric Sleep. (2 Credits) | — | This course is the study of pediatric sleep technology, including performance of pediatric sleep studies, staging and scoring of pediatric polysomnograms, and sleep disorders in the pediatric populat… source |
| PSG 135 | PSG-135. Sleep Disorders. (3 Credits) | — | This course focuses on the etiology, cardinal manifestations, diagnosis, treatment and outcomes of sleep disorders. The role of the sleep technologist in the interprofessional management of the sleep… source |
| PSG 210 | PSG-210. Clinical Sleep Education. (3 Credits) | — | This course covers aspects of patient education including patient-centered teaching, motivation, cultural issues, effective communication, teaching through the lifespan, health literacy, support grou… source |
| PSG 220 | PSG-220. Sleep Technology Clinical II. (2 Credits) | — | This course provides sleep center patient care experience with emphasis on positive airway pressure (PAP) and oral appliance titrations, daytime studies, multiple sleep latency and maintenance of wak… source |
| PSG 225 | PSG-225. Sleep Center Management. (3 Credits) | — | This course introduces the principles of management in health care, particularly at sleep centers. Topics include change in healthcare organizations, planning and decision-making, human resource func… source |
| PSG 230 | PSG-230. Sleep Technology Clinical III. (2 Credits) | — | This course provides sleep center experience in all aspects of patient care. Emphasis is placed on advanced positive airway pressure and oral appliance titrations, effective patient education for enh… source |
| PSY 101 | PSY-101. Introduction to Psychology. (3 Credits) | — | This course covers psychological theories and scientific methods used in the study of behavior of man and animals. Study sensation and perception, motivation, emotions, learning, personality, and soc… source |
| PSY 104 | PSY-104. Life-Span Developmental Psychology. (3 Credits) | — | Study the neurological, physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of humans from conception through childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and old age. Emphasizes normal development stages a… source |
| PSY 105 | PSY-105. Child Psychology. (3 Credits) | — | This course concerns the study of human development from conception through adolescence. It includes studying research methods and developmental theories. All the major areas of development (physical… source |
| PSY 106 | PSY-106. Adolescent Psychology. (3 Credits) | — | Study adolescent development with emphasis on biological, cognitive, interpersonal, and psychological tasks within socially and culturally defined contexts such as the family, peer group, work, and s… source |
| PSY 199 | PSY-199. Special Topics in Psychology. (3 Credits) | — | This course addresses the in-depth study of special topics in psychology that do not have specific courses in the catalog. This course will provide students with advanced knowledge and understanding… source |
| PSY 201 | PSY-201. Industrial/Organizational Psychology. (3 Credits) | — | This course systematically studies a wide variety of psychological applications in business and industry. Topics covered include personnel psychology and diversity, job analysis and performance evalu… source |
| PSY 202 | PSY-202. Social Psychology. (3 Credits) | — | Study basic psychological determinants of behavior in interpersonal relations and their influence on social interaction, attitudes, values, and social events. Investigates influence of culture on the… source |
| PSY 205 | PSY-205. Psychopathology. (3 Credits) | — | This course explores cause, description and treatment of psychological disorders. Emphasis is on various forms of neuroses, psychoses, personality disorders, psychosomatic reactions, and organic brai… source |
| PSY 210 | PSY-210. Adult Psychology. (3 Credits) | — | Examines the development of the normal adult from young adulthood through old age. Concludes with topics of death and dying. Includes changes in biological, cognitive, social and personality characte… source |
| PSY 211 | PSY-211. Human Sexuality. (3 Credits) | — | Studies psychological aspects of sexuality. Includes physiological development and functioning, gender identity and sex roles, sociocultural influences, and values in decision making. Covers roles of… source |
| PSY 212 | PSY-212. Theories of Personality. (3 Credits) | — | This course is designed to provide students with a comparative analysis of personality theory, research and assessment. Course will address consistencies in the thoughts, feelings, and behavior of pe… source |
| PSY 215 | PSY-215. Educational Psychology. (3 Credits) | — | This course concerns psychological principles underlying educational practice. Theories concerning cognitive and psychological development, human learning, and motivation are studied with emphasis on… source |
| RAD 101 | RAD-101. Health Care in Medical Imaging. (1 Credit) | — | Introduces discovery and early history of x-rays and their use in medicine. Covers health care delivery system, medical ethics, and professional societies and organizations for radiologic technologis… source |
| RAD 102 | RAD-102. Principles of Imaging. (3 Credits) | — | Learn theory of x-ray exposure to obtain proper diagnostic information. Performance of laboratory experiments using student x-ray training units is included. Fee is required. (4 contact hours) source |
| RAD 103 | RAD-103. Ionizing Radiation Protection. (2 Credits) | — | Introduction to radiation protection, methods of protection for the patient and technologist. Permissible dosage for the technologist and patients and calculations. Safe operations of the x-ray equip… source |
| RAD 104 | RAD-104. Radiographic Procedures I. (3 Credits) | — | Covers proper positions for radiograph of the osseous system and evaluation of radiographs. Technique, positioning and anatomical appearance on radiographs are emphasized. Students will perform radio… source |
| RAD 105 | RAD-105. Image Analysis I. (1 Credit) | — | Content provides a basis for analyzing radiographic images. Included are the importance of optimal imaging standards, discussions of problem-solving technique for image evaluation and the factors tha… source |
| RAD 106 | RAD-106. Image Analysis II. (1 Credit) | — | Content provides an advanced analysis of radiographic images. Included are the importance of optimal imaging standards, discussions of problem-solving technique for image evaluation and the factors t… source |
| RAD 107 | RAD-107. Digital: Acquisition and Display. (2 Credits) | — | Content imparts an understanding of the components, principles and operation of digital imaging systems found in diagnostic radiology. Factors that impart image acquisition display archiving and retr… source |
| RAD 108 | RAD-108. Radiographic Procedures II. (3 Credits) | — | Covers proper positioning for radiographs of the special chest, and abdomen, skull, alimentary, biliary, and urinary systems, including trauma radiography. Technique, position and anatomical appearan… source |
| RAD 110 | RAD-110. Radiologic Clinical Practice I. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides the student with the opportunity to correlate lecture/lab content taught in RAD-102 and RAD-103 to the health care clinical setting. Students will be under the direct supervision… source |
| RAD 111 | RAD-111. Radiologic Clinical Practice II. (3 Credits) | — | This course provides students with the opportunity to correlate previous and new instruction with applications in the clinical setting. Students will be under the direct supervision of a qualified ra… source |
| RAD 202 | RAD-202. Physics: Product and Characteristics. (3 Credits) | — | Advanced knowledge of x-ray machines to facilitate proper radiographic exposure techniques. Fundamentals of atomic structure and electromagnetism. Detailed study of x-rays, x-ray circuit, and the nat… source |
| RAD 204 | RAD-204. Radiographic Procedures III. (2 Credits) | — | This course is an advanced continuation of radiographic procedures including terminology and positioning. New radiographic procedures will be introduced such as nuclear medicine, MRI, mammography, ul… source |
| RAD 205 | RAD-205. Radiologic Pathology. (1 Credit) | — | Includes proper positions and techniques for radiographers of vascular and nervous systems. Discusses other imaging procedures such as, thermography, xerography, ultrasonography, and computerized tom… source |
| RAD 206 | RAD-206. Medical Imaging Equipment. (3 Credits) | — | Study functions in application of radiographic equipment and imaging modalities, quality control equipment and techniques. Includes radiation detection equipment and an overview of imaging modalities… source |
| RAD 207 | RAD-207. Radiology Science, Ethics, and Law. (1 Credit) | — | Provides a fundamental background in ethics to include discussion on historical and philosophical basis of ethics, as well as the elements of ethical behavior. The student will examine a variety of e… source |
| RAD 208 | RAD-208. Introduction to Computed Tomography. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides an overview of the historical development and evolution of computed tomography (CT) imaging. Major components and functions of a CT scanner will be discussed. Basic scanning prot… source |
| RAD 209 | RAD-209. Radiation Biology. (2 Credits) | — | Studies effects of ionizing radiation in biological systems. Includes radiation units, interactions of radiation and matter, response to irradiation, radiation syndromes, and somatic and genetic effe… source |
| RAD 210 | RAD-210. Radiologic Clinical Practice III. (3 Credits) | — | Students will gain an advanced level of hospital experience in radiographic rooms by correlating principles taught in RAD-202 . Students will build advanced skills required in the radiology departmen… source |
| RAD 211 | RAD-211. Radiologic Clinical Practice IV. (4 Credits) | — | This advanced level course provides students with the opportunity to correlate previous and new instruction with applications in the clinical setting. Students will be under the direct supervision of… source |
| RAD 212 | RAD-212. Radiologic Clinical Practice V. (4 Credits) | — | This advanced level course provides students with the opportunity to correlate previous and new instruction with applications in the clinical setting. Students will be under the direct supervision of… source |
| RAD 221 | RAD-221. Procedures and Patient Care. (2 Credits) | — | This course provides technical and patient-care related content as it pertains to the technologists' role before, during and after a computed tomography (CT) examination. Discussions include, but are… source |
| RAD 222 | RAD-222. Sectional Anatomy and Pathology I. (2 Credits) | — | This course provides the student knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy in different anatomical body planes. It also covers common pathologies that are imaged using cross-section technique. Routine ima… source |
| RAD 223 | RAD-223. Physics and Instrumentation. (3 Credits) | — | This course provides a study of physical principles and instrumentation involved in computed tomography (CT). Physics topics covered include the characteristics of x-radiation, CT beam attenuation, l… source |
| RAD 224 | RAD-224. Advanced Computed Tomography Imaging. (3 Credits) | — | This course presents physical principles related to data acquisition and image formation along with post-processing, display and archival techniques. Artifacts and other factors affecting image quali… source |
| RAD 225 | RAD-225. Sectional Anatomy and Pathology II. (2 Credits) | — | This course provides the student knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy in different anatomical body planes. It also covers common pathologies that are imaged using cross-section technique. Routine ima… source |
| RAD 226 | RAD-226. Clinical Education I. (3 Credits) | — | This course provides the students with the opportunity to expand on the principles learned in the classroom to perform CT procedures under the direct supervision of a preceptor/mentor. The American R… source |
| RAD 227 | RAD-227. Clinical Education II. (3 Credits) | — | This course provides the students with additional opportunities to expand on the principles learned in the classroom to perform CT procedures under the direct supervision of a preceptor/mentor. The A… source |
| RAD 260 | RAD-260. Breast Pathology. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides an in-depth study of the various pathologies of the breast. (1 contact hour) source |
| RAD 261 | RAD-261. Principles and Procedures. (3 Credits) | — | This course emphasizes mammography positioning and related procedures. (4 contact hours) source |
| RAD 262 | RAD-262. Quality Assurance. (2 Credits) | — | This course studies mammography equipment and tests performed on the equipment to meet Management and Quality Standards Act (MQSA) guidelines, American College of Radiology (ACR) accreditations, and… source |
| RAD 263 | RAD-263. Mammography Clinical Internship. (3 Credits) | — | Students will gain hospital experience in mammography rooms, correlating principles learned in RAD-260 , RAD-261 , and RAD-262 . This course introduces the mammography department and initiates phases… source |
| RDG 088 | RDG-088. Academic Reading Skills & Strategies. (5 Credits) | — | This course is designed to help students with both reading comprehension skills as well as reading metacognitive skills necessary for college level courses. Students will learn how to assess content… source |
| RDG 089 | RDG-089. Critical Reading for College Content. (3 Credits) | — | This course is designed to help students with both reading comprehension skills as well as reading metacognitive skills necessary for college level courses. Students will learn how to assess content… source |
| REC 101 | REC-101. Careers in Recreation Fitness Sports. (3 Credits) | — | This course introduces the student to professions in Recreation Therapy, Sport and Recreation Management, Fitness Trainer, and Physical Education. Overview of personal philosophy related to career sk… source |
| REC 102 | REC-102. Older Adult Recreation and Wellness. (3 Credits) | — | This course will focus on theoretical and practical issues encountered in serving the specific population of older adults in a variety of recreation and health fitness settings. Topics addressed incl… source |
| REC 120 | REC-120. Sport/Recreation Programming. (3 Credits) | — | Introduces the student to the role of sport and recreation leader and programmer. Emphasizes responsibilities, skills and resources necessary to planning successful sports, recreation and leisure pro… source |
| REC 124 | REC-124. Sport/Recreation Facility Management. (3 Credits) | — | Study the philosophies, principles, methods, techniques, and skills needed to effectively operate and maintain facilities for sports, recreation and leisure events and programming. (3 contact hours) source |
| REC 180 | REC-180. Perceptual Motor Development. (3 Credits) | — | Participation in a variety of K-6 physical education activities are included. Teaching methods are stressed, with emphasis on perceptual motor development for early childhood students. Fee is require… source |
| REC 182 | REC-182. Recreation for Special Populations. (3 Credits) | — | This methods class introduces the skills, knowledge and competencies necessary for planning, organizing, conducting, and evaluating recreational programs for special populations. Includes hands-on ex… source |
| REC 201 | REC-201. Applied Leadership Essentials. (3 Credits) | — | This course covers basic functions of leadership theory, including dynamics, skills and case studies. In-class simulations, team development exercises and self-development are covered. (4 contact hou… source |
| REC 205 | REC-205. Professional Issues. (2 Credits) | — | Covers critical trends and issues, the role of the leisure professional in the contemporary setting, funding ethics, and legal responsibilities. (2 contact hours) source |
| REC 233 | REC-233. Recreation Management Practicum. (3 Credits) | — | Includes supervised practical exposure and involvement in the recreation management field. (15 contact hours) source |
| REC 237 | REC-237. Recreation Management Seminar. (1 Credit) | — | Includes discussion of supervised field service experience in recreation management practicum. (1 contact hour) source |
| RES 101 | RES-101. Foundations of Respiratory Care. (3 Credits) | — | This is a lecture course providing an introduction to respiratory care and governing agencies. There is an emphasis on professionalism, ethics, physical science principles, cardiopulmonary anatomy an… source |
| RES 102 | RES-102. Fundamentals of Medical Gas Therapy. (5 Credits) | — | This is a lecture and laboratory course that examines the rationale, indications, hazards, and safe administration of oxygen therapy and various medical gas therapies. Theory and application and regu… source |
| RES 103 | RES-103. Pharmacology for Respiratory Therapy. (3 Credits) | — | This course is a study of drugs affecting primarily the respiratory, circulatory, nervous, and renal systems. Categories of drugs discussed include bronchodilators, corticosteroids, nonsteroidal anti… source |
| RES 104 | RES-104. Airway Care and Gas Exchange. (4 Credits) | — | This course is a lecture course which presents advanced concepts in the anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary system, the indications and hazards of artificial airways, emergency airway care,… source |
| RES 105 | RES-105. Respiratory Therapeutic Modalities. (5 Credits) | — | This is a lecture and laboratory course that studies the application of various forms of medication, aerosol therapy, hyperinflation therapy, and special procedures used in the practice of respirator… source |
| RES 106 | RES-106. Patient and Ventilator Management. (3 Credits) | — | This is a lecture course providing in-depth study of the operational principles, application, physiological effects, and management of ventilators. Emphasis is placed on the appropriate management of… source |
| RES 107 | RES-107. Managing the Critically Ill Patient. (2 Credits) | — | This is a lecture course which provides a study of cardiac and cardiovascular monitoring, advanced cardiac life support protocols, and advanced pharmacology involved in managing the critically ill pa… source |
| RES 154 | RES-154. Respiratory Clinical Practice I. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides practical experience conducted at a hospital affiliated with the respiratory therapy program under the direct supervision of a respiratory therapist for 8 hours per week. Emphasi… source |
| RES 157 | RES-157. Respiratory Clinical Practice II. (1 Credit) | — | This course is practical experience conducted at a hospital affiliated with the respiratory therapy program under the direct supervision of a respiratory therapist for 16 hours per week. Emphasis is… source |
| RES 200 | RES-200. Basic EKG Application and Theory. (2 Credits) | — | This course provides a basic understanding of electrocardiography (EKG) theory and application. (3 contact hours) source |
| RES 201 | RES-201. Neonatal/Advanced Respiratory Care. (3 Credits) | — | This is a lecture course providing in-depth study of neonatal and pediatric anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on respiratory therapies for newborns and pediatric patients with cardiopulmonary d… source |
| RES 202 | RES-202. Respiratory Care Capstone. (3 Credits) | — | This course is designed to prepare students to take the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Therapist Multiple-Choice examination (TMC) leading to the CRT credential and the Registered Respira… source |
| RES 250 | RES-250. Respiratory Clinical Practice III. (2 Credits) | — | This course provides students with practical experience conducted at a hospital affiliated with the respiratory therapy program under the direct supervision of a respiratory therapist for 16 hours pe… source |
| RES 251 | RES-251. Respiratory Clinical Practice IV. (4 Credits) | — | This course provides students with a clinical experience conducted at a hospital affiliated with the respiratory therapy program under supervision of a respiratory therapist. This is the last clinica… source |
| RTM 100 | RTM-100. Food Service Sanitation. (2 Credits) | — | Studies the courses and prevention of food-born illness. Stresses food service worker's responsibilities in protecting the public health. Course meets the educational requirements for the Illinois De… source |
| RTM 101 | RTM-101. Intro to Hospitality Industry. (3 Credits) | — | Introduces the history, organization, systems, problems, and career opportunities in the hospitality industry, including customer and personnel relations, current laws and trends, basic cost control… source |
| RTM 102 | RTM-102. Quantity Food Production I. (4 Credits) | — | Introduces basic skills and knowledge to develop a strong foundation within culinary arts management. Examines guidelines used in operations management, including quality control, food handling, prep… source |
| RTM 103 | RTM-103. Basic Food Theory. (2 Credits) | — | This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic principles of food preparation in commercial operations. Topics include kitchen safety, the care and use of equipment, the use of standar… source |
| RTM 202 | RTM-202. Quantity Food Production II. (4 Credits) | — | Designed for students who have proficiency in all basic skills and knowledge of culinary arts management. Emphasizes intermediate methods and techniques of culinary arts, with a concentration on regi… source |
| RTM 203 | RTM-203. Garde Manger. (4 Credits) | — | Master the skills of garde manger, which is the artistic presentation of food. Learn the concepts of garde manger and buffet management in both a classroom and laboratory environment. Through partici… source |
| RTM 204 | RTM-204. Quantity Food Production III. (4 Credits) | — | This course is recommended for students who have attained an intermediate level of skill and knowledge in culinary arts management. Advanced methods and techniques will be taught with an emphasis on… source |
| RTM 205 | RTM-205. Beverage Management. (3 Credits) | — | An introduction to the principles of beverage management. Non-alcoholic beverages as well as wine, spirits and beers are studied. (4 contact hours) source |
| RTM 206 | RTM-206. Menu Writing and Marketing. (3 Credits) | — | Introduces menu writing and developing marketing strategies for hotels, restaurants, clubs, and resorts. (3 contact hours) source |
| RTM 209 | RTM-209. Baking/Pastry I. (4 Credits) | — | Develop skills and knowledge essential in baking. Includes basic principles in the baking process, and ingredient standards and usage. Covers techniques in mixing and preparation of professional fini… source |
| RTM 210 | RTM-210. Nutrition for Food Service Managers. (3 Credits) | — | Details the fundamentals of nutrients, their sources and their functions, the U.S. recommended dietary allowances, and the U.S. dietary guidelines are presented in detail, as well as menus that compl… source |
| RTM 211 | RTM-211. Baking/Pastry II. (4 Credits) | — | The mastery of skills and knowledge in advanced baking and pastries. Includes specialty breads, pastries, classic desserts, marzipan, chocolate work, cocoa printing, advanced decorating techniques, a… source |
| RTM 213 | RTM-213. Artisan Breads. (4 Credits) | — | This course is designed to expose the student to a variety of yeast bread-making techniques. A thorough understanding of the ingredients, baking theory, mixing methods and baking methods will be taug… source |
| RTM 214 | RTM-214. Chocolate & Confectionary Artistry. (4 Credits) | — | This course is designed to introduce students to working with chocolate and making of confectionary. Emphasis will be placed on tempering and proper handling of a variety of chocolates, candies and d… source |
| RTM 217 | RTM-217. Special Topics in Culinary Arts. (2 Credits) | — | This course is designed to offer a variety of special topics related to the food service industry. The special topic classes will help students be aware of relevant and emerging trends in the industr… source |
| RTM 218 | RTM-218. Baking Science & Recipe Development. (2 Credits) | — | This course is designed to further advance a student's knowledge of baking through experimentation in the lab. This course includes basic principles in the baking process, ingredient identification,… source |
| RTM 222 | RTM-222. Supervisory Housekeeping. (3 Credits) | — | Overviews the fundamentals of housekeeping management. Describes the management functions, tools and practices required in today's lodging and institutional housekeeping departments. (3 contact hours) source |
| RTM 223 | RTM-223. Convention Management and Service. (3 Credits) | — | Defines the scope and various segments of the convention market, explains what is required to meet individual needs, and explores methods and techniques that lead to better service. (3 contact hours) source |
| RTM 224 | RTM-224. Cake Decorating. (4 Credits) | — | This course is designed to introduce students to cake decorating, from basic techniques, such as cake baking, buttercream frosting production and piping skills, to advanced decorating techniques util… source |
| RTM 226 | RTM-226. Front-of-the-House Management. (4 Credits) | — | This course is designed to introduce students to the front-of-the-house (FOH) operations and professional dining service techniques. These techniques include etiquette, quality service, positive gues… source |
| RTM 227 | RTM-227. Front Office Procedures. (3 Credits) | — | Presents a systematic approach to front office procedures by detailing the flow of business through a hotel, beginning with the reservation process and ending with check-out and settlement. Examines… source |
| RTM 231 | RTM-231. Hospitality Supervision. (3 Credits) | — | Prepares the student for the transition from employee to supervisor, including how to handle difficult employees, implement motivational techniques and conduct performance evaluations. (3 contact hou… source |
| RTM 233 | RTM-233. Hospitality Internship. (3 Credits) | — | Provides planned and supervised occupational field experience as it relates to the student's occupational program. Student will work at least 15 hours a week over a two-semester period. Fee is requir… source |
| RTM 240 | RTM-240. Purchasing and Cost Control. (3 Credits) | — | This course introduces the key concepts of purchasing and receiving practices in quality foodservice operations. The influence of quality standards and regulations on the purchasing function of food… source |
| RTM 245 | RTM-245. Quantity Food Production IV. (4 Credits) | — | This is designed as a capstone course for students. The course applies the principles of food preparation in full-service restaurants, including both independent units and units within a commercial/n… source |
| RTM 250 | RTM-250. Baking/Pastry III. (4 Credits) | — | This class is the capstone course for the Baking and Pastry degree. Students will demonstrate skills and knowledge of advanced baking and pastries, building on skills from Baking/Pastry I and II. Inc… source |
| SLP 100 | SLP-100. Unarmed Security Guard Training. (1 Credit) | — | Intensive instruction in the technical aspects of private security employment. Emphasis is on legal rules, security techniques and processes, life safety, and public relations. Successful completion… source |
| SLP 101 | SLP-101. Introduction to Security. (3 Credits) | — | Covers the historical, philosophical and legal basis for security. Includes the role of security in society; the concept of professionalism; and the administrative, personnel and physical aspects of… source |
| SLP 103 | SLP-103. Armed Security Guard Training. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides basic instruction in the use and handling of firearms related to private security employment. Emphasis is placed on legal issues, safety rules and supervised practice on the rang… source |
| SLP 104 | SLP-104. Firearms I. (2 Credits) | — | Presents the physical, legal and moral hazards associated with the misuse of firearms. Emphasizes general and specific safety rules for handling weapons. Includes supervised practice to develop the s… source |
| SLP 106 | SLP-106. Crisis Management. (3 Credits) | — | Emphasizes interpersonal skills in protective services conflict situations. Includes interpersonal communications, and understanding and handling crisis intervention situations. Reviews job stress ma… source |
| SLP 107 | SLP-107. Security Procedures. (3 Credits) | — | Explores basic security methods and techniques used to carry out prevention, protection, enforcement, inspection, detection, investigation, emergency service, deterrence, reporting, and general servi… source |
| SLP 108 | SLP-108. Applied Security Operations. (3 Credits) | — | Examines methods, techniques and means necessary to maintain a security operations environment. Emphasis is on physical, information and personnel security. Includes computer security. (3 contact hou… source |
| SLP 109 | SLP-109. Private Alarm Training. (1 Credit) | — | This course provides basic instruction in private alarm fundamentals. Emphasis is on basic electronics, equipment and wiring requirements, video detection and alarm systems, fire detection and alarm… source |
| SLP 114 | SLP-114. Hospital Security. (3 Credits) | — | Techniques and specialized procedures for effective security in a hospital setting are examined. (3 contact hours) source |
| SLP 201 | SLP-201. Specialized Security Problems. (3 Credits) | — | Studies the application of protective services principles to specific problems. Emphasis is on loss prevention management techniques. Includes crime prevention, disaster and emergency planning, and p… source |
| SLP 206 | SLP-206. Security and the Law. (3 Credits) | — | Provides instruction in the laws and regulations which govern the conduct of private security. Includes administrative law, constitutional law, contract law, criminal law, liability claims, tort law,… source |
| SLP 210 | SLP-210. Special Topics in Security. (1 Credit) | — | Students work with instructor individually or in small groups to develop special projects designed to focus on specific private protective services topics. This course may be taken four times for cre… source |
| SLP 219 | SLP-219. Contemporary Issues: Security. (2 Credits) | — | Intended primarily for students interested in protective services issues, the course examines basic policy problems: legislation, professionalism, education, training, literature and research, proced… source |
| SLP 233 | SLP-233. Internship. (3 Credits) | — | Supervised field work experience at an approved protective services training site. (15 contact hours) source |
| SLP 237 | SLP-237. Seminar. (1 Credit) | — | Discussion of various experiences and issues encountered during the supervised protective services field work experience. (1 contact hour) source |
| SOC 101 | SOC-101. Introduction to Sociology. (3 Credits) | — | Introduces basic sociological concepts and methods, social processes, social changes, and behavior. (3 contact hours) source |
| SOC 102 | SOC-102. Sociology of Family. (3 Credits) | — | Institutions and systems of kinship, marriage, family grouping, child rearing, and status placement are studied. (3 contact hours) source |
| SOC 103 | SOC-103. Sociology of Poverty. (3 Credits) | — | Examine common characteristics and adjustment patterns of groups in the lower socioeconomic strata of American society. (3 contact hours) source |
| SOC 201 | SOC-201. Sociology of Health. (3 Credits) | — | Focuses on contemporary issues in healthcare. Examines physicians and other providers of service, the population receiving services and the organizational settings in which care is provided. Observat… source |
| SOC 202 | SOC-202. Sociology of Aging. (3 Credits) | — | Focuses on the basic principles and theories of social gerontology: aging America, health status, retirement, family life, sexuality, political involvement, death and dying, and environment as the co… source |
| SOC 203 | SOC-203. Sociology of Race and Ethnicity. (3 Credits) | — | This course provides sociological analysis of power differentials and inequalities that examines the intersectionality of at least three categories such as race/ethnicity, religion, gender, class, ab… source |
| SOC 204 | SOC-204. Social Problems. (3 Credits) | — | Explore contemporary social problems in American society: crime and delinquency, family and generational problems, urban and rural problems, race discrimination in American life, sex and age discrimi… source |
| SOC 206 | SOC-206. Social Inequalities. (3 Credits) | — | This course provides Sociological analysis of power differentials and inequalities that examines the intersectionality of at least three categories such as race/ethnicity, religion, gender, class, ab… source |
| SOC 215 | SOC-215. Sociology of Sex and Gender. (3 Credits) | — | This course is an examination of sex and gender issues in American culture and other cultures across time. The course will define the concepts of sex and gender, and illustrate the differences betwee… source |
| SPA 101 | SPA-101. Spanish I. (4 Credits) | — | This beginning course includes oral and aural exercises to develop the ability to understand, speak and write Spanish. Essentials of grammar are stressed. (4 contact hours) source |
| SPA 102 | SPA-102. Spanish II. (4 Credits) | — | Grammar is further explored. Emphasis is on the culture of Spanish-speaking nations of the Western Hemisphere. (4 contact hours) source |
| SPA 105 | SPA-105. Career Spanish for Business. (3 Credits) | — | Designed for people in business who wish to develop oral communication skills. Emphasizes question-answer patterns, high frequency expressions, and key vocabulary in business travel and tourism, comm… source |
| SPA 106 | SPA-106. Career Spanish for Business II. (3 Credits) | — | Emphasizes question-answer patterns, high-frequency expressions and key vocabulary in banking, advertising and real estate. Note: SPA-106 is not designed to transfer to colleges or universities as pa… source |
| SPA 115 | SPA-115. Career Spanish for Health Care I. (3 Credits) | — | Designed for people in health professions who wish to develop oral communication skills. Emphasizes question-answer patterns, high-frequency expressions and key vocabulary in pediatrics, family plann… source |
| SPA 116 | SPA-116. Career Spanish for Health Care II. (3 Credits) | — | Emphasizes question-answer patterns, high-frequency expressions and key vocabulary in cardiology, drug addiction, and laboratory procedures. Note: SPA-116 is not designed to transfer to colleges or u… source |
| SPA 125 | SPA-125. Career Spanish, Law Enforcement I. (3 Credits) | — | Designed for individuals in law enforcement who wish to develop oral communication skills. Emphasize s question-answer patterns, high-frequency expressions and key vocabulary in law enforcement. Note… source |
| SPA 126 | SPA-126. Career Spanish, Law Enforcement II. (3 Credits) | — | A continuation of SPA-125 designed for individuals in law enforcement who wish to further develop oral communication skills. Emphasizes question-answer patterns, high-frequency expressions and key vo… source |
| SPA 201 | SPA-201. Spanish III. (4 Credits) | — | Review basic language skills conducted in Spanish language with an emphasis on conversation. Composition is included. Reading of advanced texts (novels) is included. (4 contact hours) source |
| SPA 202 | SPA-202. Spanish IV. (4 Credits) | — | Review language structure and interpretation of literary selections. Class is conducted in Spanish. Emphasis is on Spanish-European culture. (4 contact hours) source |
| SPA 205 | SPA-205. Conversational Spanish. (4 Credits) | — | Provides practice in speaking and understanding everyday Spanish. (4 contact hours) source |
| SPA 210 | SPA-210. Spanish Culture and Civilization. (3 Credits) | — | Study Spain's historical, intellectual and cultural heritage. Course is taught in Spanish. (3 contact hours) source |
| SPA 212 | SPA-212. Latin America Culture & Civilization. (3 Credits) | — | Studies Latin America's historical and cultural heritage, and the countries' concerns and realities. (3 contact hours) source |
| SPA 213 | SPA-213. Introduction to Hispanic Literatures. (3 Credits) | — | Survey literary movements, principal writers, and representative works of Spanish and Hispanic American literature. Emphasis is on the 20th century. This course is taught in Spanish. (3 contact hours) source |
| SSC 100 | SSC-100. Contemporary Society. (3 Credits) | — | Analyze fundamental social concepts relevant to modern society. Emphasis is on emerging problems. (3 contact hours) source |
| SSC 101 | SSC-101. Social Science I. (3 Credits) | — | This interdisciplinary approach covers current, crucial issues in the social sciences using anthropology, economics, history, political science, and sociology. (3 contact hours) source |
| SSC 102 | SSC-102. Social Science II. (3 Credits) | — | Selected internal political, economic and social problems of foreign nations from anthropology, economics, history, political science, and sociology perspectives are examined. (3 contact hours) source |
| SSC 299 | SSC-299. Topics in Social Science. (3 Credits) | — | Major issues currently facing the United States and other nations of the world are explored. Considers socioeconomic, political and other perspectives related to these global topics. (3 contact hours) source |
| SWK 101 | SWK-101. Introduction to Social Work. (3 Credits) | — | The broad field of social welfare services, principal methods of social work intervention, selected social issues, and social work as a profession are covered. (3 contact hours) source |
| TDL 101 | TDL-101. Transportation & Logistics Overview. (3 Credits) | — | This course is designed to help the learner understand the terminology and major functional areas of transportation, distribution, logistics (TDL). The student will be able to describe in detail the… source |
| TDL 103 | TDL-103. Global Transportation. (3 Credits) | — | This course studies the fundamental roles and importance of transportation in companies and the society. The course evaluates the complex environment in which transportation services are provided and… source |
| TDL 104 | TDL-104. Introduction to Import/Export. (3 Credits) | — | This course focuses on the major factors of importing and exporting goods and services on a global scale. It includes an understanding of current terminology, regulations, analysis of and opportuniti… source |
| TDL 105 | TDL-105. Principles of Operations Management. (3 Credits) | — | This course provides a detailed study of operations management, emphasizing the achievement of the highest levels of service and product quality while keeping cost as low as possible. This course pro… source |
| TDL 106 | TDL-106. Cargo Security. (2 Credits) | — | This course examines relevant facets of maritime, land, pipeline, and air transportation security related systems and associated issues. It covers applicable legislation and the agencies tasked to ov… source |
| TDL 107 | TDL-107. Warehousing and Distribution and CLA. (3 Credits) | — | This course provides a detailed study of warehousing and distribution management, emphasizing the achievement of the highest levels of service and product quality while keeping costs as low as possib… source |
| THE 105 | THE-105. Theater Appreciation. (3 Credits) | — | Explores the basic elements of theater - the drama and production methods. Emphasizes the integration of all elements into a production, and the relationship between modern and historical ideas and m… source |
| THE 107 | THE-107. Film Appreciation. (3 Credits) | — | Introduces film as an art form through viewing and analysis of significant motion pictures. Students will compare film to other art forms and learn to view films with greater understanding. (3 contac… source |
| THE 108 | THE-108. Screenwriting. (3 Credits) | — | Screenwriting teaches students basic approaches for writing narrative content for film. Students will develop original content and hone that material into two short screenplays utilizing proper scrip… source |
| THE 110 | THE-110. History of the Theatre. (3 Credits) | — | This historical view of the theater stresses its social and political role in society from ancient Greece to the present through the study of key playwrights, actors and acting styles, and production… source |
| THE 111 | THE-111. History of Film. (3 Credits) | — | An international survey of the historical development of film, emphasizing a study of films and innovations in film production that have had significant influence on film as an art form. Fee is requi… source |
| THE 114 | THE-114. Oral Interpretation of Literature. (3 Credits) | — | This course offers an introduction to the techniques of oral performance of prose and poetry. It includes the study and practice of analyzing works of literature in order to express the author's inte… source |
| THE 115 | THE-115. Acting I. (3 Credits) | — | Develops the actor's instrument, including movement, voice production, improvisation, and fundamental characterization. (4 contact hours) source |
| THE 116 | THE-116. Acting II. (3 Credits) | — | Continues development of acting fundamentals introduced in Acting I, emphasizing an intensive approach to acting exercises, improvisation, monologues, and scene study. (4 contact hours) source |
| THE 125 | THE-125. Stagecraft. (3 Credits) | — | Introduces safety procedures and basic techniques of scenery and property construction, tool use, scene painting, and backstage organization. Laboratory experience is mandatory. (4 contact hours) source |
| THE 131 | THE-131. Theater Practicum: Acting I. (1 Credit) | — | Acting Practicum teaches students basic approaches for audition, rehearsal and performance for a theatrical production. Students will focus upon creating a role, the rehearsal process, developing pro… source |
| THE 132 | THE-132. Theater Practicum: Acting II. (2 Credits) | — | Acting Practicum teaches students basic approaches for audition, rehearsal and performance for a theatrical production. Students will focus upon creating a role, the rehearsal process, developing pro… source |
| THE 133 | THE-133. Theater Practicum: Acting III. (3 Credits) | — | Acting Practicum teaches students basic approaches for audition, rehearsal and performance for a theatrical production. Students will focus upon creating a role, the rehearsal process, developing pro… source |
| THE 150 | THE-150. Creative Dramatics. (3 Credits) | — | Covers the role of drama in primary and junior high school education. The scope, values and fundamental skills of drama and its relation to education of the child, with an emphasis on teaching rather… source |
| THR 150 | THR-150. Recreation Therapy Techniques I. (3 Credits) | — | Covers the nature, and function of recreation as a therapeutic aid in the treatment of special populations. (3 contact hours) source |
| THR 152 | THR-152. Recreation Therapy Techniques II. (3 Credits) | — | Introduces activity programming methods, organization, presentation, and evaluation. (4 contact hours) source |
| THR 233 | THR-233. Recreation Therapy Practicum. (3 Credits) | — | Includes supervised practical exposure and involvement in the recreation therapy field. Fee is required. (15 contact hours) source |
| THR 237 | THR-237. Recreation Therapy Seminar. (1 Credit) | — | Includes discussion of supervised field service experience in recreation therapy practicum. (1 contact hour) source |
| WLD 104 | WLD-104. Electric Welding Circuits. (2 Credits) | — | Explore theory and practical knowledge necessary to troubleshoot the welding circuit. Fee is required. (3 contact hours) source |
| WLD 105 | WLD-105. Reading Welding Blueprints. (3 Credits) | — | Emphasizes basic interpretation of blueprints, welding symbols and basic sketching. (4 contact hours) source |
| WLD 111 | WLD-111. Basic Arc/Gas Welding I. (3 Credits) | — | Covers basic understanding of the operation of oxy-acetylene welding and cutting, and shield metal arc welding. Fee is required. (5 contact hours) source |
| WLD 112 | WLD-112. Basic Arc/Gas Welding II. (3 Credits) | — | Increase knowledge and gain intermediate skill in the operation of oxy-fuel welding and cutting, and shield metal arc welding. Fee is required. (5 contact hours) source |
| WLD 113 | WLD-113. Basic Metallurgy and Materials. (3 Credits) | — | Introduces types and use of industrial materials. The general classifications, properties, and industrial applications of materials are studied. Fee is required. (4 contact hours) source |
| WLD 121 | WLD-121. Advanced SMAW & Cutting I. (3 Credits) | — | Gain instruction in shield metal arc welding in the flat, vertical and overhead position to meet industrial requirements for speed and quality. Fee is required. (5 contact hours) source |
| WLD 122 | WLD-122. Advanced SMAW and Cutting II. (3 Credits) | — | Examine advanced techniques in out-of-position shield metal arc welding. Welding of transitional joints is stressed. Fee is required. (5 contact hours) source |
| WLD 123 | WLD-123. MIG, TIG, & Brazing I. (3 Credits) | — | Study soldering, brazing, braze welding, gas metal arc welding of aluminum and carbon steels, gas tungsten arc welding of aluminum, carbon and stainless steels, and flux cored arc welding of carbon s… source |
| WLD 124 | WLD-124. MIG, TIG, and Brazing II. (3 Credits) | — | Concentrates on brazing and braze welding. Practice gas metal arc welding in all positions on aluminum, stainless and mild steels. Includes instruction in gas tungsten arc welding on aluminum, stainl… source |
| WLD 137 | WLD-137. Individual Welding Problems I. (2 Credits) | — | The student prepares a written proposal identifying problems to be addressed and submits it to the instructor. Upon approval, the instructor informs the student of a class meeting time. The student m… source |
| WLD 138 | WLD-138. Individual Welding Problems II. (2 Credits) | — | The student prepares a written proposal identifying problems to be addressed and submits it to the instructor. Upon approval, the instructor informs the student of a class meeting time. The student m… source |
| WLD 140 | WLD-140. Basic Pipe Welding I. (3 Credits) | — | Welding of six-inch schedule 40 and 80 carbon steel pipe in a fixed position, using the shielded metal arc process to American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) code, is covered. Fee is required… source |
| WLD 141 | WLD-141. Basic Pipe Welding II. (3 Credits) | — | This continuation of basic pipe welding allows students to perfect skills learned in WLD-140 . Emphasis is on American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) code requirements for 6G welding of heavy… source |
| WLD 150 | WLD-150. Basic Ornamental Welding. (2 Credits) | — | This course is an introduction to the basic metal joining techniques. Areas to be covered include shop safety and proper procedures for setting up and using oxy-acetylene torch, electric welders and… source |
| WLD 160 | WLD-160. Visual Inspection of Welds. (2 Credits) | — | The most common non-destructive testing method is visual inspection. The student will visually inspect welds and identify weld size, acceptable weld profiles and surface weld discontinuity. The stude… source |