May 14, 2024  
2015-2016 Archived Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Archived Catalog

Course Descriptions


 

Business

  
  • BUSN-104 Introduction to Business

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016).
    The study of business problems business practices and procedures including organization management labor production marketing financing and insurance.
  
  • BUSN-105 Parliamentary Procedures

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016).
    The study of rules of order governing an assembly; policy custom and law of parliamentary procedures in business meetings social and professional societies.
  
  • BUSN-106 Business Math

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016); MATH-021  or placement into MATH-082  or instructor permission.
    The study of applications of basic mathematics skills to solving frequently occurring business situations in such fields as accounting marketing retailing consumer mathematics banking credit transactions and payroll.
  
  • BUSN-108 Business Sales

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 .
    The study of the fundamentals of sales supported by actual problems in sales presentations and based on sales training material used by leading corporations in their educational programs for salespersons. Analysis of the field of personal selling as a visual element of the promotional efforts of a firm.
  
  • BUSN-110 Business Visual Presentations

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016).
    The study of the preparation and use of visuals in organizing and delivering a business presentation. The student will use a variety of equipment to prepare transparencies video/audio tape graphs charts statistical data photographs and printed material which will assist the student in preparation of a presentation.
  
  • BUSN-112 The Business Portfolio

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 .
    The development of a business portfolio which is a documentary collection print or media illustrating professional competence. The compilation presents evidence of work experience education research projects public and community service. This comprehensive testimonial captures the quality and breadth of persons career achievement.
  
  • BUSN-121 Windows Desktop

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016).
    This course addresses a basic computer user interface; the Graphic User Interface (GUI) and operating system design desktop navigation file management the Internet and on-line resources; email file and data transmission.
  
  • BUSN-130 Microsoft Access

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016).
    This course focuses on database concepts basic design functions task and date manipulation in the Microsoft Access software application.
  
  • BUSN-180 Microsoft Excel

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016).
    This course focuses on electronic spreadsheet design and operations for balance sheets and expense reports; graphic enhancement data management and integrated software applications.
  
  • BUSN-190 Microsoft Word

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; OISY-101 .
    This course provides hands-on practice in the Microsoft Word program. Includes basic and advanced document formatting and editing. Projects will be completed to apply skills that are learned in class.
  
  • BUSN-206 Business Communications

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016); Eligibility for ENGL-101  based on the MCC English Placement Test or by having completed ENGL-099  with a Satisfactory grade or by having completed the ACT with a score of 20 for English.
    The advanced level study and application of major principles of business communication by writing business letters and reports and presenting the information through oral communication after the reports have been prepared and formatted.
  
  • BUSN-245 Purchasing Applications

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 .
    This course provides the basics of purchasing which include: identifying products to purchase researching products requisition process receiving and invoicing writing specifications identifying vendors establishing rapport with vendors documenting purchasing procedures within the organization identifying organizational cultures and deciding whether to lease or buy.
  
  • BUSN-251 Business Law I

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016).
    Introduction to basic legal principles in business: the law of contracts agency negotiable instruments banks and banking. Includes a review of key cases under these topics.
  
  • BUSN-252 Business Law II

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016); BUSN-251 .
    The study of the law in relation to partnerships corporations real and personal property sales bailments mortgages insurance and trade regulations.
  
  • BUSN-253 Advertising

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016).
    The study of evaluation of media in relationship to marketing objectives. Includes scope and purpose of advertising copy writing and methods of visualization.
  
  • BUSN-255 Principles of Marketing

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016).
    This course is designed as an introduction to the marketing environment and the role marketing plays in that environment. The course is intended to cover the marketing mix entrepreneurship consumer behavior and ethics in the business world of today and tomorrow.
  
  • BUSN-257 Consumer Behavior

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016).
    This course covers factors of consumer behavior and examines why they are important to the marketing of a product or service.
  
  • BUSN-280 Business Co-Op/Internship/Externship

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; Complete a minimum of 12 credits of MCC courses with a minimum 2.5 overall GPA.
    This course allows the student the opportunity to practice classroom theories and employment skills at a business. On-the-job work experience and performance appraisal evaluations measure the application of individual and group projects. The business co-op coordinator will help the student secure employment. The student may be provided a stipend. The student should spend a minimum of 150 hours at the organization.
  
  • BUSN-294 Business Capstone

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; Student must have a minimum of 45 accumulated credits 12 of which must be from Business related courses.
    This course centers on the integration and application of acquired knowledge to real world business problems. Students will work in cross-functional groups (accounting management marketing etc.) and utilize problem solving principles and techniques to evaluate business case studies. Students will explore employment and academic opportunities; development of communication teamwork leadership and analytical skills vital to career success. This course is intended for students who have taken several business courses and will soon complete their degree.

Career Development

  
  • CDEV-110 Career Exploration and Decision-Making

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Note: A $1.75 student test fee will be charged.
    This course is designed to aid undecided students in making career choices. Includes skill development in self-awareness career awareness decision making and career planning/placement choosing a college and a college major and understanding the labor market and employment opportunities.
  
  • CDEV-111 Job Seeking Skills

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    Designed to enhance students preparation for entrance into the working world through skills in resume writing interviewing techniques job-search strategies relocation information and job-related interpersonal skills.
  
  • CDEV-112 Job Seeking Using Social Media

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite(s): Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Computer use experience (MS Word Internet and email).
    This course will develop and enhance knowledge of social media technology and how to incorporate these tools into a job search plan. This is a course that will heavily use technology to explore and utilize interactive and social media (e.g. LinkedIn Twitter etc.) to prepare for current hiring trends. The course teaches skills to establish professional contacts for employment opportunities. Workplace professionalism including behaviors and etiquette will also be reviewed.

Chemistry

  
  • CHEM-111 Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry

    Credits 4 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030  or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; MATH-082  with a 2.0 or higher or placement into MATH-120  on the MCC Placement Test. Co-requisite: CHEM-111L  and CHEM-111Q . Note: This course requires chemical splashproof goggles and lab coat on the first day of class. A non-programmable/non-graphing scientific calculator is required. TI 30X IIS is recommended. Students are required to purchase an access code to complete on-line assignments.
    A one-semester course for non-science majors. The course covers the knowledge and understanding of selected fundamentals principles facts and laws of chemistry.
  
  • CHEM-111L Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry Lab

    Credits 0 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076  or ENGL-100  Co-requisite: CHEM-111  and CHEM-111Q  Note: This course requires chemical splashproof goggles and lab coat on the first day of class. A non-programmable/non-graphing scientific calculator is required. TI 30X IIS recommended.
    The lab section of a one-semester course for non-science majors. The course covers the knowledge and understanding of selected fundamentals principles facts and laws of chemistry. The laboratory work involves basic chemical techniques and practical application of principles.
  
  • CHEM-111Q Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry Quiz

    Credits 0 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076  or ENGL-100 . Co-requisite: CHEM-111  and CHEM-111L  Note: This course requires chemical splashproof goggles and lab coat on the first day of class. A non-programmable/non-graphing scientific calculator is required. TI 30X IIS recommended.
    The quiz section of a one-semester course for non-science majors. The course covers the knowledge and understanding of selected fundamentals principles facts and laws of chemistry.
  
  • CHEM-112 Fundamentals of Organic & Biochemistry

    Credits 4 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016); A 2.0 or better in CHEM-111  or a 2.0 or better in CHEM-131 . Note: CHEM-118  may not be used to meet the prerequisite. Co-requisite: CHEM-112L  and CHEM-112Q . Note: This course requires chemical splashproof goggles and lab coat on the first day of class.
    One semester course in organic chemistry and biochemistry for health-related and non-science majors. Topics include functional groups reactions nomenclature and application to biochemical systems.
  
  • CHEM-112L Fundamentals of Organic/Biochemistry Lab

    Credits 0 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: CHEM-111  or a 2.0 or better in a 1 year High School Chemistry course within the last 5 years. Note: This course requires chemical splashproof goggles and lab coat on the first day of class. Co-requisite: CHEM-112  and CHEM-112Q  
    The lab section of the course in organic chemistry and biochemistry for health-related and non-science majors. Topics include functional groups reactions nomenclature and application to biochemical systems. Laboratory work is designed to familiarize students with properties identification and synthesis or organic and biochemical compounds with emphasis on biochemical application.
  
  • CHEM-112Q Fundamentals of Organic/Biochem Quiz

    Credits 0 / 1 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: CHEM-111  or a 2.0 or better in a 1 year High School Chemistry course within the last 5 years. Note: This course requires chemical splashproof goggles and lab coat on the first day of class. Co-requisite: CHEM-112  and CHEM-112L  
    The quiz section of the course in organic chemistry and biochemistry for health-related and non-science majors. Topics include functional groups reactions nomenclature and application to biochemical systems.
  
  • CHEM-118 Introduction to Chemistry

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076  or ENGL-100 . Pre-requisite: A 2.0 or better in MATH-082 . Note: This course requires chemical splashproof goggles and lab coat on the first day of class. A non-programmable/non-graphing scientific calculator is required. TI 30X IIS is recommended. Students are required to purchase an access code to complete on-line assignments.
    This course is designed for students who need a review of an introduction to or additional experience in the basic mathematical and chemical concepts and skills necessary for satisfactory academic work in CHEM-131 .
  
  • CHEM-120 Introduction to Forensic Science

    Credits 4 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: Score of 2.0 or better in CHEM-111  or any higher chemistry laboratory course and a 2.0 or better in MATH-120 . Note: Each student will need to supply their own scientific calculator (TI-30 series) splashproof goggles and full length lab coat. Co-requisite: CHEM-120L  
    A survey of scientific methods of crime and analysis. Students will use various wet lab and instrumental techniques to examine evidence such as hair soil fibers fingerprints etc generally associated with a crime scene.
  
  • CHEM-120L Introduction to Forensic Science Lab

    Credits 0 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Pre-requisite: Score of 2.0 or better in CHEM-111  or any higher chemistry laboratory course and a 2.0 or better in MATH-120 . Note: Each student will need to supply their own scientific calculator (TI-30 series) splashproof goggles and full length lab coat Co-requisite: CHEM-120 
    A survey of scientific methods of crime and analysis. Students will use various wet lab and instrumental techniques to examine evidence such as hair soil fibers fingerprints etc generally associated with a crime scene.
  
  • CHEM-123 Fundamentals of Chemistry

    Credits 4 / 6 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076   Pre-requisite: CHEM-111  or CHEM-118  or High School Chemistry
    A one-semester course primarily for health science and related fields. Selected topics from the basic tenets of general chemistry are reviewed and organic and biochemistry are introduced. Laboratory experiments allow students to demonstrate concepts and principles in general organic and bio-chemistry with particular emphasis on biological applications.
  
  • CHEM-131 General Chemistry I

    Credits 5 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; MATH-120  with a 2.0 minimum grade; CHEM-118  with a minimum 2.0 grade; or CHEM-111  with a minimum 3.0 grade; or placement into CHEM-131  on the Chemistry Placement Test. Co-requisite: CHEM-131L  and CHEM-131Q . Note: This course requires chemical splashproof goggles and lab coat on the first day of class. A scientific calculator is required. TI 30X IIS TI-83 or TI-84 recommended.
    Principles and laws concerning the structure properties and behavior of matter and applications in laboratory situations. Topics include atomic and molecular structure states of matter thermochemistry bonding chemical reactions and organic chemistry.
  
  • CHEM-131L General Chemistry I Lab

    Credits 0 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (RDNG-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076  or ENGL-100   Co-requisite: CHEM-131L  and CHEM-131Q  Note: This course requires chemical splashproof goggles and lab coat on the first day of class. A scientific calculator is required. TI 30xIIS recommended.
    The lab section of the course covering the principles and laws concerning the structure properties and behavior of matter and applications in laboratory situations. Topics include atomic and molecular structure states of matter thermochemistry bonding chemical reactions and organic chemistry. Laboratory work includes basic techniques of recrystalization chromatography titration calorimetry and synthesis.
  
  • CHEM-131Q General Chemistry I Quiz

    Credits 0 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076  or ENGL-100   Corequisite: CHEM-131  and CHEM-131L  Note: This course requires chemical splashproof goggles and lab coat on the first day of class. A scientific calculator is required. TI 30xIIS recommended.
    The quiz section of the course covering the principles and laws concerning the structure properties and behavior of matter and applications in laboratory situations. Topics include atomic and molecular structure states of matter thermochemistry bonding chemical reactions and organic chemistry.
  
  • CHEM-132 General Chemistry II

    Credits 5 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Pre-requisite: 2.0 or better in CHEM-131  AND a 2.0 or better in MATH-130  or MATH-145  Note: This course requires chemical splashproof goggles lab coat and a stitch bound composition book on the first day of class. A TI-83 or TI-84 calculator is required. Co-requisite: CHEM-132L  and CHEM-132Q  
    A continuation of CHEM-131 . Topics include solutions reaction rates chemical reactions ionic and gas phase equilibrium thermodynamics applications of chemical reactions oxidation reduction acids and bases.
  
  • CHEM-132L General Chemistry II Lab

    Credits 0 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Pre-requisite: 2.0 or better in CHEM-131  AND a 2.0 or better in MATH-130  or MATH-145  Note: This course requires chemical splashproof goggles lab coat and a stitch bound composition book on the first day of class. A TI-83 or TI-84 calculator is required. Co-requisite: CHEM-132  and CHEM-132Q  
    The lab section of CHEM-132 . Topics include solutions reaction rates chemical reactions ionic and gas phase equilibrium thermodynamics applications of chemical reactions oxidation reduction acids and bases. Laboratory work includes qualitative analysis volumetric and gravimetric analysis and statistical handling of data.
  
  • CHEM-132Q General Chemistry II Quiz

    Credits 0 / 1 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: 2.0 or better in CHEM-131  AND a 2.0 or better in MATH-130  or MATH-145  Note: This course requires chemical splashproof goggles lab coat and a stitch bound composition book on the first day of class. A TI-83 or TI-84 calculator is required. Co-requisite: CHEM-132  and CHEM-132L  
    The quiz section of CHEM-132 . Topics include solutions reaction rates chemical reactions ionic and gas phase equilibrium thermodynamics applications of chemical reactions oxidation reduction acids and bases.
  
  • CHEM-237 Organic Chemistry I

    Credits 5 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076  Minimum grade of 2.0 in either CHEM-131  or CHEM-132  Note: This course requires chemical splashproof goggles and lab coat on the first day of class. Co-requisite: CHEM-237L  and CHEM-237Q  
    Basic principles of organic chemistry with emphasis on structural theory stereochemistry reaction mechanisms spectroscopy and organic synthesis.
  
  • CHEM-237L Organic Chemistry I Lab

    Credits 0 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030   (ACSR-030) or sucessful completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076   Pre-requisite: CHEM-132  Co-requisite: CHEM-237  and CHEM-237Q 
    The laboratory section of basic principles of organic chemistry with emphasis on structural theory stereochemistry reaction mechanisms spectroscopy and organic synthesis. Laboratory work involves organic laboratory techniques including microscale analysis and instrumental methods.
  
  • CHEM-237Q Organic Chemistry I Quiz

    Credits 0 / 1 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or successful completion of ACLT-075  or ACLT-076  Pre-requisite: CHEM-132   Co-requisite: CHEM-237  and CHEM-237L  
    The quiz section of basic principles of organic chemistry with emphasis on structural theory stereochemistry reaction mechanisms spectroscopy and organic synthesis.
  
  • CHEM-238 Organic Chemistry II

    Credits 5 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  Pre-requisite: CHEM-237  Note: This course requires chemical splashproof goggles and lab coat on the first day of class. Co-requisite:CHEM-238L  and CHEM-238Q  
    The second semester of basic principles of organic chemistry with emphasis on structural theory stereochemistry reaction mechanisms spectroscopy and organic synthesis.
  
  • CHEM-238L Organic Chemistry II Lab

    Credits 0 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076   Pre-requisite: CHEM-237  Note: This course requires splashproof goggles and lab coat on the first day of class. Co-requisite: CHEM-238  and CHEM-238Q  
    The laboratory section of basic principles of organic chemistry with emphasis on structural theory stereochemistry reaction mechanisms spectroscopy and organic synthesis. Laboratory work involves organic laboratory techniques including microscale analysis and instrumental methods.
  
  • CHEM-238Q Organic Chemistry II Quiz

    Credits 0 / 1 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076  Prerequisite: CHEM-237  Note: This course requires splashproof goggles and lab coat on the first day of class. Co-requisite: CHEM-238  and CHEM-238L  
    The quiz section of basic principles of organic chemistry with emphasis on structural theory stereochemistry reaction mechanisms spectroscopy and organic synthesis.

Chinese

  
  • CHI.-111 Chinese

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076  
    This course presents a basic listening speaking reading and writing curriculum written in English and Romanized Chinese based on Hayu pinyin as well as a separate but coordinated reading and writing curriculum that includes both simplified and full forms of Chinese characters. The curriculum consists of task-based interactive classroom activities.
  
  • CHI.-112 Chinese 112

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076  or CHI.-111  
    This course is a continuation of CHI.-111 . The course teaches the basic listening speaking reading and writing skills. The curriculum includes both simplified and full forms of Chinese characters. This course consists of task-based interactive classrooms activities. The Mandarin dialect of the Chinese language is taught in this course.

Communications

  
  • COMM-131 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequsite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequsite: Placement into ENGL-101  or an S1 in ENGL-099 .
    This course teaches the fundamentals of public speaking principles of effective oral communication and application of these principles in a variety of practical speaking situations.
  
  • COMM-132 Persuasion

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016  Pre-requisite: COMM-131 
    This course teaches the advanced principles of public speaking improvement of speech skills in a variety of speech situations with emphasis on persuasion.
  
  • COMM-200 Survey of Human Communication Studies

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016  Pre- or Co-requisite: ENGL-101 
    A survey course in communication that will investigate the theory and scholoarly history of the discipline in the following typical and emerging concentration areas in the field: public communication; interpersonal communication; family communication; organizational workplace and group communication; interviewing and leadership; healthcare communication; mediated communication and communication technology.
  
  • COMM-231 Discussion Principles

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076   Prerequisite: COMM-131  
    This course addresses discussion as essential to the democratic process a study of the methods and principles of discussion practical experience in the various types of discussion.
  
  • COMM-233 Oral Interpretation

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076  Prerequisite: COMM-131  
    The theory of oral reading; practice in developing vocal and body techniques for the interpretation of literature; readings from prose poetry and drama.

Communications Technology

  
  • COMT-110 Introduction to Digital Technology

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMG-153 
    This course is an introduction to the digital technologies currently used in occupations such as Computer Applications Sales & Marketing Corporate Training Public Relations Photography Small Business Management and Distance Learning. Content will include: digital technology overview development and application exercises in digital technologies used in print media photography graphics video/audio production basic operation of digital hardware and an introduction to the design of digital media in a PC-based environment.
  
  • COMT-110A Digital Technology Overview

    Credits 0.5 / 0.5 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMG-153 
    This module is designed to introduce the basic concepts vocabulary and potential of the digital technologies. This is the foundation for creating practical applications of digital techniques for a variety of communications projects. Students will be exploring real-world examples of the major types of digital technology using print and web publications.
  
  • COMT-110B Print Based Publications

    Credits 0.5 / 0.5 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMT-110A 
    This module introduces design concepts specific to print-based publications. Design techniques terminology and elements of graphic design are included. Students will also produce a variety of print materials using current entry-level publications program (i.e. Micrsoft Publisher).
  
  • COMT-110C Photo Solutions/Digital Realm

    Credits 0.5 / 0.5 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMT-110A 
    This module introduces the basics of Photography. Students will be able to identify elements of composition use of light and color depth of field and speed. In addition they will learn how to create conventional 35mm photographs scanned images and digital pictures. Images will be produced in a variety of file formats for specific use in print-based and on-line applications.
  
  • COMT-110D Graphic Sols/Digital Realm

    Credits 0.5 / 0.5 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMT-110A 
    This module will introduce students to designing business graphics and logos using clipart images and incorporating the designs in an electronic presentation. Images will be produced in a variety of file formats for specific use in print-based and on-line applications.
  
  • COMT-110E Create Video/Audio Digital Solutions

    Credits 0.5 / 0.5 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMT-110A 
    This module will introduce basic video production techniques. Students will be required to design produce digitize and edit a short video using PC-based hardware and software. Videos will also include computerized titling. The completed projects will be output to tape.
  
  • COMT-110F Basic Design for On-Line Applications

    Credits 0.5 / 0.5 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMT-110A 
    This module will introduce basic design techniques for Web sites. When students complete this module they will be able to design and create interesting pages. The projects will include adding graphics logos e-mail access and navigation components.
  
  • COMT-120 Digital Media Production I

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMT-110  or COMG 153  
    This course examines advanced digital technologies used in graphics publications and web development in the PC-based environment. It is a production oriented course using digital technologies found in occupations such as Computer Applications Sales & Marketing Corporate Training Public Relations Photography Small Business Management and Distance Learning. Content will include: professional level software packages (e.g. Publisher Pagemaker Photo Editor RoboHTML Dreamweaver or new software as developed) project planning and timelines development and application exercises in print and on-line publications.
  
  • COMT-120A Photo/Graphic Manipulation - Photoshop

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite:COMT-110 
    Introduces the basics of photographic manipulation using the Photoshop program. Students will be able to use Photoshop tools effectively to edit photographs use basic painting tools work with text and colors and manipulate complex selections. In addition layers filters color selection color correction calibration and paths will be explored.
  
  • COMT-120B Webpage Development: Adobe Dreamweaver

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMT-110  
    Introduces the basics of webpage development using the Dreamweaver program. Students will be able to use Dreamweaver tools effectively to create text based web pages use links images and tables and work with both frames and layers. In addition templates libraries animations behaviors plug-ins and site management will be explored.
  
  • COMT-120C Publication Development: Adobe Indesign

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMT-110 
    Introduces the basics of print-based publication development using the PageMaker program. Students will be able to use PageMaker tools effectively to create publications text manipulation page styles and graphics. In addition master pages advanced text handling document management and various printing techniques will be explored.
  
  • COMT-121A Adobe Photoshop-CS

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMG-153 .
    Examines advanced digital technologies used in photographic and graphic manipulation for web and publication graphics in a PC-based environment. Content will include professional level software applications (e.g. Adobe Photoshop Adobe Photoshop Elements etc) planning and timelines and development/application exercises in print publications. There will be a different application program taught in each of the sections offered.
  
  • COMT-121B Adobe Photoshop Elements

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Maximum Credits 3

    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMG-153 .
    Examines advanced digital technologies used in photographic and graphic manipulation for web and publication graphics in a PC-based environment. Content will include professional level software applications (e.g. Adobe Photoshop Adobe Photoshop Elements etc) planning and timelines and development/application exercises in print publications. There will be a different application program taught in each of the sections offered.
  
  • COMT-122A Dreamweaver-CS

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMG-153 .
    Examines advanced digital technologies used in webpage development in a PC-based environment. Content will include professional level software applications (i.e. Adobe GoLive Macromedia Dreamweaver etc.) planning and timelines and development/application exercises in print publications. There will be a different application program taught in each of the sections offered.
  
  • COMT-123A Adobe Pagemaker

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMG-153 .
    Examines advanced digital technologies used in publications and publication graphics in a PC-based environment. Content will include professional level software applications (e.g. Adobe Pagemaker Adobe InDesign etc.) planning and timelines and development/application exercises in print publications. There will be a different application program taught in each of the sections offered.
  
  • COMT-123B Adobe In-Design-CS

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Maximum Credits 3

    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMG-153 .
    Examines advanced digital technologies used in publications and publication graphics in a PC-based environment. Content will include professional level software applications (e.g. Adobe Pagemaker Adobe InDesign etc.) planning and timelines and development/application exercises in print publications. There will be a different application program taught in each of the sections offered.
  
  • COMT-220 Digital Media Production II

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMT-120 .
    This course examines advanced digital technologies used in audio and video development used in the PC-based environment. Content will include: professional level software packages (e.g. SoundForge Quicktime Moviemaker Real Audio/Video or new software as developed) video capture hardware/software digital video post-production both linear and non-linear project planning and timelines and development/application exercises in audio and video for the web. It is a production oriented course using the digital technologies found in occupations such as Computer Applications Television Production Photography Small Business Management and Distance Learning.
  
  • COMT-220A Digital Video Editing: Software Based

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMT-120 .
    Introduces digital video editing using a computer software based solution. Students will be working with Adobe Premiere or a similar professional level editor. The concepts of video capture scene manipulation transitions special effects titling and exporting completed movies are some of the skills explored.
  
  • COMT-220B Digital Video Editing: Hardware Based

    Credits 0.5 / 0.5 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMT-120 .
    Examines advanced digital technologies using a stand-alone computerized video editor. Students will plan create and capture raw video and then complete post-production editing (i.e. scene sequencing transitions titling and special effects) and render the completed video back to VHS or digital tape stock.
  
  • COMT-220C Digital Audio Editing

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMT-120 .
    Explores basic concepts of audio (sound-only) editing using a computer based software program (Sound Forge or similar program). Students will plan create and record audio files then complete post-production editing. Final products will be computer files and/or audio tape or CD-R.
  
  • COMT-220D Digital Resume: Web/CD Production

    Credits 0.5 / 0.5 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMT-110 , COMT-120 , COMT-220A , COMT-220B , COMT-220C .
    Students in this course will be developing a CD based Digital Resume. The resume will be designed using a multi-media builder program to create an auto-run CD. Samples of work from all of the various skills/programs learned in the Communications Technology curriculum as well as a PDF traditional resume will be included.
  
  • COMT-260 Educational Technology

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite:Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) is required.
    Provides educators and trainers with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to implement instructional media in a competency based curriculum. Content will include: development and application exercises in media software; operation of conventional media hardware and computers; and an introduction to instructional design systems.
  
  • COMT-270 Field Experience

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMT-220  and permission of instructor.
    This course provides the student with an opportunity to use the skills acquired in the Communication Technology courses in a field work experience. Students will be required to complete 100 work hours in a business educational or broadcasting environment. Supervision of field work assignment will be done by the field site supervisor. Students are expected to perform as business professionals and adhere to the business practices of their work site. Additional meetings with the student field site supervisor and instructor will be required. Field Experience is to be taken the last semester of the students program.

Computer Aided Drafting

  
  • CADD-100 Mechanical Blueprint Reading w/CADD

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Co-requisite: CADD-120 
    This is a lecture/laboratory course that focuses on the interpretation of engineering drawings and CADD files used in the mechanical design profession. The course reflects current ASME specifications as it relates to the interpretation of two dimensional orthographic detail and assembly drawings.
  
  • CADD-110 Architectural Blueprint Reading w/CADD

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Co-requisite: CADD-120  recommended.
    This is an introduction to reading and interpreting architectural blueprints and sketching techniques used in field information gathering and communication. Students develop skills in blueprint reading through interpretation of drawings and CADD. This course covers applications found in residential and light commercial construction as well as plant layout applications. Class is delivered in a CADD based format.
  
  • CADD-120 2D CADD Applications

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Pre- or Co-requisite: CADD-100  or CADD-110  
    This course is an introduction to CADD drafting for the development of detail drawings. The emphasis of this course is to develop the detailing skills required for an entry level CADD Technician. After successfully completing this course the student should be able to complete tasks such as the creation of detail drawings for manufacturing products/projects.
  
  • CADD-130 Parametric Modeling Fundamentals

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016); Minimum 2.0 inCADD 120   Pre- or Co-requisite: CADD-140  
    A lecture/laboratory course which introduces fundamental concepts of Parametric Modeling applications as it relates to design topics. The course is designed to develop sound fundamentals in creating 3D parametric models using a CADD based design environment. The course will include sketching geometric and dimensional constraining techniques and applications with regard to product design intent and use.
  
  • CADD-140 Mechanical Detailing Applications

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016); Minimum 2.0 in CADD 130  

      Pre-requisite: CADD-130  
    An introduction to CADD applications used in creating mechanical detail drawings. The emphasis of this course is to develop the mechanical detailing skills required for an entry level detailing Technician. After successfully completing this course the student should be prepared to complete tasks such as: create the detail drawings for a product machine or tooling equipment projects.

  
  • CADD-150 Intro to Analysis CAM & Sim. Tools

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016); Minimum 2.0 in CADD 130  .  Note: Student must provide a Flashdrive or Portable Storage Device.
    This course introduces students to advanced CADD tools used to analyze and simulate design processes for testing and interrogating the design intent. This course introduces students to current design software such as Simulation software Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software. All of the tools are used to evaluate the design of products tools and processes. This class will be delivered in a CADD based format.
  
  • CADD-160 Fundamentals of Design

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016); CADD-140 effective (Fall 2015)

    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016); Minimum 2.0 in CADD 120  (effective beginning Winter 2016)

     

     
    This course is a lecture/laboratory course that is focused on creating design solutions in a concurrent environment. Concepts relating to the relationship between design and manufacturing processes will be emphasized. The course will require the critique of details and assemblies related to production parts and their associated tools. The course is delivered in a CADD environment and will also utilize freehand sketching and short written assignments to solve design related problems.

  
  • CADD-172 Architectural Detailing Applications

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Pre-requisite: CADD-120  (effective Fall 2015)

    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016); Minimum 2.0 in CADD 120  (effective Winter 2016)
    This is an introduction to CADD detailing for the development of architectural detail drawings floor plans and schedules. The emphasis of this course is to develop the architectural detailing skills required for an entry level Architectural technician. After successfully completing this course the student should be prepared to complete tasks such as: create the detail drawings for a remodeling project or a manufacturing plant layout create a site plan and prepare layouts for mechanical and electrical systems related projects.

  
  • CADD-201 Unigraphics Basic Modeling & Drafting I

    Credits 4 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016); Minimum 2.0 in  CADD-120 
    A class which introduces basic modeling applications with Unigraphics. Major topics to be covered include menu structure introduction to UG windows curve creation and editing fundamentals part file management preferences 2D and 3D model creation sketching solid modeling fundamentals and an introduction to UG drafting. This course will also cover basic parametric modeling techniques.
  
  • CADD-202 Catia Basic Modeling and Drafting I

    Credits 4 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016); Minimum 2.0 in CADD-120 
    A class which introduces basic modeling applications with CATIA. Major topics to be covered include menu structure introduction to CATIA windows curve creation and editing fundamentals part file management preferences 2D and 3D model creation sketching solid modeling fundamentals and an introduction to CATIA drafting. This course will also cover basic parametric modeling techniques.
  
  • CADD-203 Advanced Dimensioning & Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) (effective Fall 2015)

    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 ; Minimum 2.0 in CADD 130  (effective Winter 2016) Pre- or Co-requisite: CADD 140 .
    An introduction to Advanced Dimensioning using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) as it relates to the current ASME specification. The course will cover traditional tolerancing and dimensioning formats as well as all relevant components of geometric tolerancing as it relates to design implementation and production of mass-produced products. Additionally emphasis will be placed on the design of functional gages and inspection procedures that will verify the production parts conform to the specifications.

  
  • CADD-204 CADD Product Design Applications

    Credits 4 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016); CADD-160 , CADD-203  (effective Fall 2015)

    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016); Minimum 2.0 in CADD 160  
    A lecture/laboratory course which explores design concepts associated with the development of production parts. Concepts relating to design material selection manufacturing processes and cost will be emphasized. The course will address practical job-related situations using methods currently in use by industry in the development of new products. Assignments will include design analysis design reviews and practical application problems completed in a CADD environment. The course will build on those topics addressed in CADD-160  and is project based.

  
  • CADD-205 CADD Tool & Design Applications

    Credits 4 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016);  CADD-160  and CADD-203  (effective Fall 2015)

    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016); Minimum 2.0 in CADD 203   (effective Winter 2016)
    Students will apply tool design principles by completing design and detailing projects. Production tooling concepts are introduced with an emphasis on efficiency location clamping safety ergonomics automation and process capable tooling. This class will be conducted using the latest CADD technology and related peripheral output devices such as rapid prototyping direct to digital manufacturing and 3D visualization tools. This course will also explore the integration of process or fabrication tooling and machine controls.

  
  • CADD-206 Product Data Management Processes

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016); CADD-140  and CADD-201 . (effective Fall 2015)

    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016); Minimum 2.0 in CADD 201  (effective Winter 2016)
    This course addresses the creation and organization of product data using CADD data management tools. Various methods of creating revising finding viewing and managing product data and product data structures are discussed. In addition an overview of how engineering products and their related processes progress through the product lifecycle is introduced.

  
  • CADD-250 CADD Externship

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Earned CADD Certificate
    The Computer Aided Design Technology externship is designed as a special work assignment for all students in the design program. The purpose of the externship is to assist the student in developing a specialized skill in a chosen specialty and at the time allow them to gain valuable work experience that will lead to full time employment.
  
  • CADD-261 Bldg Design Applications

    Credits 4 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Pre-requisite: CADD-172 
    This is a lecture and laboratory course which explores the residential and light commercial design process from conceptual design through working drawings. The course will address how a builder or design professional develops a concept into working drawings. The course will address practical design issues found in the residential and light commercial construction industry. The students will develop design proposals for various building construction scenarios. The emphasis will be on the creation of architectural layout and detail drawings using a CADD system and the creation of the related documentation for the building project proposal.

Computer Certifications

  
  • COMC-115 A+ Core Hardware Components

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Pre-requisite: COMG-153  or COMI-160 
    This course provides students with practical hands-on experience in installing configuring and upgrading hardware components. Topics include motherboards processors memory printers basic networking as well as troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. This course is intended to assist students who are preparing for the Comp TIA A+ Core Hardware exam which is one of two courses required to become A+ certified.
  
  • COMC-125 A+ Operating System Technologies

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMC-115 
    This course provides students with practical hands-on experience in installing configuring and upgrading various operating systems. Topics include operating systems fundamentals diagnosing and troubleshooting and networks. This course is intended to assist students who are preparing for the Comp TIA A+ OS Technologies exam which is one of two exams required to become A+ Certified.

Computer Info Technology

  
  • COMI-160 Introduction to Computer Info Systems

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    This is a lecture course providing an in-depth survey of data processing and computers in business. Topics include computer hardware data classifications computer arithmetic and codes input/output devices telecommunications data structures and programming languages.
  
  • COMI-169 Supporting End Users

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMG-150  or COMG-153  or COMG-154  or COMG-164 .
    An introduction to supporting end users as help desk and desktop support technicians. Topics include help desk concepts technical writing training of end users technical support methods via the web and face-to-face situations basic troubleshooting of computer network and printer errors.
  
  • COMI-261 Database Concepts

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMS-170  or BUSN-130  
    This course teaches the concepts of data base design maintenance and use. A current data base processor is used for student projects.
  
  • COMI-262 Systems Analysis and Design

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMI-160  and COMS-170 ; and either COMG-153  or COMG-154 .
    This course is designed to give a basic knowledge of how computer information systems are developed and implemented. Topics include the systems development cycle and the various tools and techniques used by a systems analyst.
  
  • COMI-263 Structured Query Language (SQL)

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMS-170  and one of the following: COMS-171  or COMS-172  or COMS-175 .
    Relational databases are the backbone of organizations and this is where their critical data are stored for their information processing needs. Learning SQL gives students the skills they need to create retrieve or update information from any relational database (Oracle IBM DB2 Sybase Ingress and MS SQL Server). In this course students will learn relational database concepts writing basic SQL statements restricting and sorting data displaying data from multiple tables aggregating data using group functions sub queries creating and managing tables creating views and security.
  
  • COMI-264 Systems Analysis and Design

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016); COMI-160 and COMS-170; and either COMG-153 or COMG-154. Pre- or Co-requisite: COMS-272 or COMS-280.
    This course is designed to giveproject to apply systems development competencies a basic knowledge of how computer information systems are developed and implemented. Topics include the systems development cycle and the various tools and techniques used by a systems analyst. A capstone is requires using advanced knowledge of a programming language.
  
  • COMI-268 Externship I

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Division signature required. Prerequisite: 12 credit hours in COMG COMS COMI or COMN. Recommendation of 2 IT instructors required and must have officially declared a program within the Information Technology program.
    This course includes specific work experiences tailored to the needs of each student and the employer. Arrangements are made by the program coordinator.
  
  • COMI-269 Externship II

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMI-268 
    This course involves specific work experiences tailored to the needs of each student and the employer. Arrangements are made by the program coordinator.
 

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