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ELEC-170 Modern Industrial Robotics I Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016).
This is an introductory course on robotic systems and programming. This course will review robotic system application, automated system safety, robotic system composition, robotic motion control, fundamental programming commands and program editing. Through lectures and labs students will learn the fundamentals of robot control. This course will aid students in electronics, welding, computer technology, and general sciences.
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ELEC-171 Industrial Robotics II Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016); MDES-101
This is an advanced course on robotic systems and programming. This course will review advanced programming techniques, communications and interfacing, offline programming using simulation tools and creating automation efficiency. Through lectures and labs students will learn the advanced robot control through the creation of programs to accomplish various tasks. This course will aid students in electronics, welding, computer technology, and general science.
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ELEC-171 Modern Industrial Robotics II Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: MDES-101
This is an advanced course on robotic systems and programming. This course will review advanced programming techniques communications and interfacing offline programming using simulation tools and creating automation efficiency. Through lectures and labs students will learn the advanced robot control through the creation of programs to accomplish various tasks. This course will aid students in electronics welding computer technology and general science.
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ELEC-231 Fundamentals of Labview Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: ELEC-135 and ELEC-139
This course will introduce the student to the LabVIEW environment its features and data flow programming. This course prepares you to develop: test and measurement data acquisiton instrument control data logging and measurement analysis applications using LabVIEW. At the completion of this course you will be able to create applications using basic design templates and architectures to acquire process display and store real-world data.
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ELEC-233 Embedded Controllers Credits 6 / 8 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: ELEC-135 , ELEC-139 . Note: Course fee includes electronics kit and supplies.
Microcontrollers are responsible for the large component reduction of everything that is electronic in nature. They are the future of the electronics industry and what we used to wire will now be programmed. Through the use of extensive lab experiments this course will take you through all pertinent aspects of I/O interfacing Microcontroller programming and fundamental embedded control system development. If your present or future job is in electronics these devices will have an impact on you and this course will give you the necessary skills to function in the new age of Embedded Controllers.
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ELEC-235 Instrumentation and Industrial Electronics Credits 6 / 8 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: ELEC-135 and ELEC-139
Circuit theory and applications of thyristors and ICs industrial devices. Theory and applications of modern transducers and sensors in interfacing with D/A and A/D convertors. Proper procedures of troubleshooting construction and design of high frequency heating devices ultrasonic circuits motor controls closed loop systems X-ray systems waveshaping circuits electronic optics and sequential timers. Robotic motion control using encoders resolvers synchro/servomechanisms. Design applications and control of industrial programmable controllers. Applications of lasers and photo-detectors. Bar-code systems control and analysis. Laboratory practices are coordinated with lectures.
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ELEC-236 Industrial Automation and Control Credits 6 / 8 Contact Hours
Prerequisites: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016); ELEC-135 and ELEC-139
Automation and control systems are driving increased productivity and efficiency across all industries. The need for technicians with the ability to design, troubleshoot, integrate and maintain electro-mechanical systems has never been greater. In this class, sensing and control technology, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), will be utilized to troubleshoot and upgrade existing systems as well as design new process control and automation solutions. System requirements and machine safety standards will be utilized.
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ELEC-237 Electronics Communications Credits 6 / 8 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: ELEC-135 and ELEC-139 . Note: Course fee includes electronics kit and supplies.
This course covers the following topics: Amplitude frequency light and phase modulation components and systems. Detection r-f amplifiers oscillators and multipliers. Linear integrated circuit applications as applied to pulse width frequency shift keying phase locked loop and touch tone transmission systems. Antennas transmission lines high power r-f amplifiers and complete transmitting system. Avionics video systems and specialized instrumentation as applied to communications. Laboratory is an essential phase of the course emphasizing practical technical level construction repair and design concepts.
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Engineering |
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ENGR-242 Principles of Engineering Materials Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075 or ACLT-076 Pre-requisite: CHEM-131 Co-Requisite: PHYS-287
This course provides an introduction to the science of engineering materials. Emphasis is on single phase metals polymers ceramics as well as multiphase materials. A discussion of phase diagrams and microstructures is included.
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ENGR-247 Vector Mechanics I Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075 or ACLT-076 Co-requisites: PHYS-287 and MATH-250
This course addresses the engineering effects of forces and distribution of forces on rigid bodies which are and remain at rest.
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ENGR-248 Mechanics of Deformable Solids Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075 or ACLT-076 Pre-requisite: ENGR-247 Co-requisite: MATH-268
This course covers the elastic behavior of loadbearing members and the engineering aspects of using these types of materials.
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ENGR-249 Vector Mechanics II Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075 or ACLT-076 Pre-requisite: ENGR-247 Co-Requisite: MATH-268
This course teaches the engineering aspects of the motion of rigid bodies caused by the forces acting upon them.
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English |
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ENGL-095 Writing Exploration Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre- or co-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016)
Writing Exploration is an intensive writing course that develops students literacy employability and college learning skills. Guest speakers team projects and campus exploration will encourage student success as we focus on using writing to learn. This course is designed for students with a reading placement test score between grade five and grade eight but everyone is welcome.
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ENGL-098 Basic Sentence Skills Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016) Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-098 or higher on the MCC placement test or S8 in ENGL-095 .
This course emphasizes the reading-writing connection and the social dimension of writing; daily practice helps students develop an awareness of a readers need for focus development and sentence-level clarity. Students build a portfolio of revised writing including personal narratives reading responses and reflections on the writing process. Frequent informal writing and sentence-building and refining activities help students develop their expressive powers and build confidence in their ability to meet the needs of an academic audience.
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ENGL-099 Basic Writing 2 Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisites: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016) Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-099 or higher on the MCC placement test or S9 in ENGL-098 or ENGL-095 .
This writing course uses reading and writing to foster the development of ideas critical thinking and audience awareness. Writing in the course will include informal pieces reading responses short essays reflections on ones own writing and other writing assignments based on personal experience and reading. Students will learn how to compose focused detailed writing that sustains a central idea and will build confidence in their ability to meet the expectations of an academic audience.
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ENGL-100 College Reading and Study Skills Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075 or ACLT-076
Placement into this course is determined by testing. The course provides students with repeated opportunities to work with written print in an effort to develop a greater understanding of the purposes of construction of meaning and the acquistion of reading strategies and skills.
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ENGL-101 English Composition I Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisites: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016) Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-101 on the MCC placement test or S1 in ENGL-095 , ENGL-098 , ENGL-099 , ACLT-075 or ACLT-076 with teacher recommendation to move to ENGL-101 or ENGL-103 .
A writing course that emphasizes organization and communication of thought through writing developed with clear convincing detail and supporting a thesis (controlling idea or main point). Writing in the course will include single paragraphs short essays and a library research assignment which includes a longer multiple-source documented essay.
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ENGL-102 English Composition II Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016) Pre-requisite: Successful completion of ENGL-101 or ENGL-103 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
Focuses on the development of critical thinking reading and writing abilities. Areas emphasized include language awareness critical reading and analysis persuasion and argument and research. A substantial research project is required including evaluating and selecting a variety of sources and writing a narrowly focused essay in support of the students own positions.
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ENGL-103 Composition for Technical Fields I Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisites: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016) Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-101 on the MCC placement test or S1 in ENGL-095 , ENGL-098 , ENGL-099 , ACLT-075 or ACLT-076 with teacher recommendation to move to ENGL-101 or ENGL-103 .
ENGL-103 provides students with the equivalent of traditional freshman composition experience but with an emphasis on technical writing that is geared toward specialized fields such as healthcare criminal justice and various technologies. The course emphasizes clear active writing style and precise word choice and it includes a research project and oral presentation incorporating presenting software.
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ENGL-104 Composition for Technical Fields II Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016) Pre-requisite: Successful completion of ENGL-101 or ENGL-103 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
ENGL-104 is a technical writing equivalent to ENGL-102 . It provides students with the equivalent of a second-component traditional freshman composition experience but with an emphasis on technical writing that is geared toward specialized fields such as health care criminal justice and various technologies. This course builds on skills taught in ENGL-101 or ENGL-103 focusing on enhancing critical thinking and writing skills through investigation and summarizing information adapting language levels to user needs evaluating evidence and logical reasoning and assembling documents based on these processes.
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ENGL-112 Reading for College Courses Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016)
This course is designed to help students learn effective reading strategies for studying and understanding college level textbooks and other material.
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ENGL-200 English Grammar Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030)or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076 or ENGL-100 Prerequisite: ENGL-100
This is a course in grammar (primarily sentence structure of syntax) and parsing of sentences. Although discussions of standard and non-standard sentence patterns and verb forms will be part of the course the course will primarily emphasize study of reflection on and analysis of the variety of grammatical choices available to writers and speakers first at the sentence level and later at the level of longer texts. Students will parse sentences using phrase structure (tree) diagrams complete sentence practices to expand and develop their repertoire of sentence options and read a novel to analyze how syntax reinforces theme. They will be required to lead discussions and deliver a lecture.
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ENGL-205 Creative Writing Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076 or ENGL-100 Pre-requisite: Successful completion of ENGL-101 or ENGL-103 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
The study and practice of the techniques of imaginative writing. Emphasis on writing poetry and fiction with attention to character conflict specificity theme atmosphere point of view dialogue imagery and symbolism.
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ENGL-210 Childrens Literature Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076 or ENGL-100 Pre-requisite: Successful completion of ENGL-101 or ENGL-103 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
A survey of the development of literature for children and adolescents from earliest times to the present. An examination of standards for judging picture books fantasy nonfiction and poetry. Assignments include experience in the elementary school classroom.
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ENGL-211 Introduction to Storytelling Literature Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076 or ENGL-100 Pre-requisite: Successful completion of ENGL-101 or ENGL-103 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
This course is designed to help you gain confidence as you learn the hows and whys of presenting books and oral tales to children. This course is designed to provide the theory and practice of oral techniques used in telling stories and reading aloud in a daycare pre-school elementary classroom or library.
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ENGL-212 Adolescent Literature Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENGL-101 or ENGL-103 with a grade of 2.0 or higher. Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075 or ACLT-076 is required.
A survey of a variety of interesting and relevant novels and poetry written for teenage readers. Focuses on contemporary realistic fiction fantasy and historical novels and some modern poetry.
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ENGL-220 World Literature Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076 or ENGL-100 Pre-requisite: Successful completion of ENGL-101 or ENGL-103 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
A survey of great short stories drama and poetry from the Mediterranean Africa the Far East Latin America and continental Europe.
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ENGL-221 Introduction to Literature Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076 or ENGL-100 Pre-requisite: Successful completion of ENGL-101 or ENGL-103 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
This course provides an introduction to a variety of literary styles and themes and explains writing forms such as drama fiction nonfiction and poetry. Selections include a variety of authors countries and periods.
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ENGL-222 Science Fiction 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: Successful completion of ENGL-101 or ENGL-103 with a grade of 2.0 or higher
This course provides a study of classic and representative works of science fiction including novels short stories and films. Emphasizes ideas and values in the literature.
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ENGL-223 American Black Literature Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075 or ACLT-076 Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENGL-101 or ENGL-103 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
An intensive study of African-American literature from the 1700s to the present. Students will read and discuss works such as slave narratives short stories novels poems and plays by such authors as Douglass Chesnutt Hughes Gaines Morrison Baraka Hayden Hansberry and Wilson.
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ENGL-225 Poetry Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076 or ENGL-100 Pre-requisite: Successful completion of ENGL-101 or ENGL-103 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
This course is the study of poetry designed to develop students ability to read poems critically with understanding and appreciation.
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ENGL-227 Fiction 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: Successful completion of ENGL-101 or ENGL-103 with a grade of 2.0 or higher
This course is a study of fictional short stories and novels and is designed to develop the students ability to read fiction critically and with understanding and appreciation. Readings include a variety of authors countries and periods.
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ENGL-231 American Literature 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: Successful completion of ENGL-101 or ENGL-103 with a grade of 2.0 or higher
This course guides students through readings from four to five nineteenth-century American writers such as Poe Emerson Thoreau Hawthorne Melville Dickinson Twain and Whitman.
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ENGL-232 Modern American Literature 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: Successful completion of ENGL-101 or ENGL-103 with a grade of 2.0 or higher
This course is a study of classic and representative works of modern American literature including novels drama short stories and poetry.
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ENGL-235 American Indian Literature 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: Successful completion of ENGL-101 or ENGL-103 with a grade of 2.0 or higher
This is an introductory course in the literature of North American Indians primarily in the 20th century. Recognizing that there are literally hundreds of tribal traditions in the Americas we will focus on the mythology history and literature of a handful of indigenous cultures including an extended study of the Spokane and Ojibwa traditions. We will study two authors in depth from these distinctly different tribal backgrounds as we strive to understand the specific effects of geography and history on tribal life traditions and literature.
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ENGL-236 War Stories: Americas Conflict in Iraq Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisites: Successful completion of ENGL-101 with a grade of 2.0 or higher. Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 is required.
This course explores representations of war and conflict through fiction poetry memoir and journalistic accounts written by Americans and Iraqis both soldiers and civilians. The course examines how various genres and voices shape our understanding of events and explores questions about the kinds of truth found in what we call fiction and non-fiction. Students will engage in detailed literary analysis as well as study of historical and cultural contexts.
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ENGL-240 Shakespeare 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: Successful completion of ENGL-101 or ENGL-103 with a grade of 2.0 or higher
An overview of Shakespeare through the study of seven to eight plays ranging from early to late and from various genres such as histories comedies tragedies and fantasies. Sonnets and other poems may also be included. A goal of the course is viewing of a least one play either in video or in a live performance.
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ENGL-242 English Literature II 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: Successful completion of ENGL-101 or ENGL-103 with a grade of 2.0 or higher
A study of six to ten representative authors of British literature from 1750 to present including poetry essays and fiction from such writers as Wordsworth Coleridge Byron Keats Tennyson Arnold Dickens Wilde Conrad Lawrence and Eliot.
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ENGL-253 The Bible As Literature 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: Successful completion of ENGL-101 or ENGL-103 with a grade of 2.0 or higher
This course examines the Bible as literature extending beyond an inspired word definition and forming a foundation for much of Western literature music and art. Students will learn literary concepts techniques and terminology applications. Please note that belief systems and theology are not the focus; rather the course investigates the Bible as a literary and historical text.
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ENGL-261 Readings in Popular Culture Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076 or ENGL-100 Pre-requisite: Successful completion of ENGL-101 or ENGL-103 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
This course will give students an increased ability to identify and comment upon the ways that popular culture both shapes and reflects the desires of citizens and consumers. By looking critically at a range of popular artifacts including literary/cultural criticism short stories aritcles essays photos songs films and television episodes students learn to read them more critically and actively. At the end of the semester students should be able to explain the social historical political and cultural contexts surrounding popular culture and the ideologies it carries including the ways it is exported to and influenced by other cultures and groups.
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ENGL-271 Film As Literature Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisit: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075 or ACLT-076 Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENGL-101 or ENGL-103 with a grade of 2.0 or higher
This course provides a study of classic and representative films. Emphasis is placed on understanding appreciation and analysis of the literary elements of film.
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English as a 2nd Language |
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ESL.-005 Intermediate ESL Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016)
This English as a Second Langugage course designed for non-native speakers of English provides intensive conversation and composition practice for students with limited English proficiency. Spelling vocabulary grammar speaking writing and sentence structure are covered to prepare students for standard college-level English courses.
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ESL.-006 Advanced ESL Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016)
This English as a Second Langugage course designed for non-native speakers of English involves an intensive oral as well as written language experience at an advanced level. The structure and direction of the course affords the student the opportunity to develop the types of skills necessary for success in other college courses and in taking professional board examinations.
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ESL.-007 ESL: Pronunciation and Speaking Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016)
This English as a Second Langugage course designed for non-native speakers of English is designed to improve speaking abilities and skills for ESL students and will concentrate on the pronunciation component of regular ESL courses. This course is aimed at both students presently enrolled in ESL courses as well as those who wish to improve their English speaking abilities accent reduction and their oral usage of grammar.
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Entrepreneurship |
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ENTR-120 Entrepreneurial Mindset Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030.
In this course the student will be introduced to the entrepreneurial mindset in its true economic and social context by studying the unlimited opportunities that an entrepreneurial mindset can provide. The student will study the skills attitudes and behaviors that successful entrepreneurs have historically possessed as well as the issues circumstances obstacles that shaped their time. Additionally the student will analyze modern-day successful entrepreneurs who faced hardship and adversity by embracing an entrepreneurial mindset. The characteristics of the entrepreneurial mindset will be dissected and applied to the students own mindset and entrepreneurial potential.
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ENTR-130 Opportunity Analysis Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR) or completion of RDNG-030. Placement into Math-021 (ACSM-021)
Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to assess the current economic social and political climate for small businesses. In addition the student should be able to explain how demographic technological and social changes create opportunities for small business ventures.
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ENTR-140 Business Professional Skills Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030.
Upon successful completion of this course the student will know the important characteristics of business success variables found among business leaders and entrepreneurs - their skillfulness in creating rapport and relating well with others as well as their reputation for honesty and ethical behavior. Business leaders in our society are faces with daily opportunities to make decisions negotiate resolve conflict and build trust. Students will demonstrate awareness and effective application of these skills understanding its dramatic effects on morale teamwork productivity employee retention customer retention customer relations and the bottom line.
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ENTR-200 Entrepreneurial Co-Op Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 Pre-requisite: ENTR-120 ENTR-130 and ENTR-140.
Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to apply classroom knowledge to an actual work situation. This course consists of supervised work experience in an approved training situation preferably in the industry in which the student expects to operate to reduce the learning curve in establishing their own business venture.
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ENTR-210 Legal Issues for Small Busines Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030
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ENTR-220 Financial Management for Small Business Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030.
Upon successful completion of this source the student should be able to identify and evaluate the various sources available for funding a small business; demonstrate an understanding of financial terminology; read prepare and analyze a financial statement: and write a loan proposal. In addition the student should also be able to identify financing needs establish credit policies and prepare relevant decision analysis and sales forecasts.
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ENTR-230 Entrepreneurial Marketing Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030.
In this course the student will gain insights essential for marketing an entrepreneurial venture utilizing innovative and financially responsible marketing strategies. The student will analyze marketing philosophies implemented by key successful entrepreneurs. Additionally the student will prepare a marketing plan to launch the entrepreneurship venture and marketing plan to implement during the first two years of business operation.
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ENTR-250 Business Plan Development Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Placement into ENGL-100(ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030.
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to evaluate a business concept and write a sound business plan for their specific business venture. In the process of doing so students will be able to assess the strengths and weaknesses of their business concept; collect and organize market research data into a marketing plan; and prepare the financial projects for their business concept. In addition students will be able to identify and evaluate various resources available for funding small businesses.
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ENTR-290 Entrepreneurial Capstone Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030.
Upon successful completion of this course the student has launched their business with initial business start-up implementation marketing campaign and sales. The student may focus on one of the following business systems through which to launch their business: Franchising Family Business or Direct Sales.
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FILM-181 Introduction to Film Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076 or ENGL-100 Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-101 or satisfactory completion of ENGL-098 or ENGL-099 with a course grade of S1
A survey of film history and production introducing tudents to films from a spectrum of styles genres historical perios and national cultures. The primary methodology of the course is to break fims down into their component features–i.e. narrative miseen-scene lighting cinematography editing and sound.
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Fire Protection |
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FIRE-101 Philosophy of the Fire Service Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016)
This course covers an analysis of national fire problems examining fire prevention procedures identifying fire fighters equipment interpreting fire codes and standards recognizing transportation hazards working with outside fire agencies identifying citizen reponsibility and studying future fire problems.
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FIRE-102 Fireground Tactics Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016)
This course addresses the basic rules of fire-fighting strategy defining engine company responsibilities determining ladder company functions coordinating mutual aid fires and analyzing general fire problems.
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FIRE-104 Arson Awareness Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016)
This course develops students skills in analyzing fire causes classifying arson motives studying arson laws identifying arson control agencies recognizing the role of arson in fire fatalities reviewing courtroom procedures and learning fire characteristics.
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FIRE-107 Automatic Sprinklers and Standard Pipe Systems Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016)
This course teaches the skill of identifying various types of fixed fire suppression and control systems and extinguishing agents.
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FIRE-201 Supervision and Leadership for Company Officers Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016)
Designed to analyze the leader-follower relationship explain three basic methods of leadership styles recognize responsibilities of fire service leadership recognize group characteristics and recognize followers goals.
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FIRE-202 Fire Company Management Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016)
This course teaches the skill of recognizing responsibility for the personal welfare of the firefighters utilizing reports analyzing purpose of company inspection recognizing good public-relations practices and analyzing employee performance-evaluation systems.
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FIRE-203 Company Fire Ground Management Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016)
Applying supervisory techniques to fire situations utilizing knowledge of characteristics of fire recognizing the responsibility for the safety of the company employing supervisory techniques in emergency situations other than fire and recognizing basic fire-fighting strategy priorities.
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FIRE-204 Instructor Training for Company Officers Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016)
Recognizing responsibilities as a fire officer in the training of subordinates organizing training programs identifying necessary teaching skills analyzing the purpose of fire training and recognizing training aids used in fire-service training.
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FIRE-205 Fire Hydraulics and Equipment Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016)
Recognizing the vital importance of water studying water pressures examining gallonage as it relates to extinguishing fires identifying the role of the water officer and analyzing the responsibilities of the driver-engineer.
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FIRE-206 Supervision Personal & Team Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016)
The student will study all phases of the unique supervisory procedures in the Fire Service. Case studies and role playing will be a significant portion of the semester work. Guided discussions group activities and brainstorming will be featured. Fire Service Supervision as related to Fire Service Strategy will be defined.
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FIRE-207 Fire Service Health & Safety Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016)
The student will study developing implementing and managing all aspects of a Fire Department Health and Safety Program. Studies will include Physical Fitness Programs Safety investigation Emergency Scene Safety Procurement of Protective Clothing and Equipment and an Employee Assistance Program.
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FIRE-208 Fire Inspector I Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016)
The goal is to prepare students to apply for state and national certification as a fire inspector and to provide current fire inspectors the opportunity to update their knowledge and skills in the fire inspection field. To accomplish this the course will familiarize the student with the development adoption and use of fire related codes and standards including the importance of code enforcement and the overall fire protection of a community. Students will use documents that are referenced by the NFPA.
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FMG.-101 Orientation to the Hospitality Industry Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016)
Covers the history of the food service industry the scope and variety of service facilities and employment opportunities in the industry. Students will study and compare various types of operations and meeting with professionals to help explore personal objectives related to careers in the food service industry.
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FMG.-102 Food Safety & Sanitation Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 .
Designed to meet the standards of the Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association. Students will qualify to take the NRAEF examination and with successful completion of the examination will receive NRAEF certification as a ServSafe Food Protection Manager a nationally recognized certification program for the food service industry.
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FMG.-104 Food Service Math Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016
Provides students with the fundamentals of mathematics as it relates to the food service industry. Special problems of menu pricing food costs and their percentages recipe conversions labor cost and payroll deductions. Calculating annual revenue required for a restaurant to cover all its forecasted cost and converting the required revenue into average check amount.
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FMG.-110 Layout and Design Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016
Experience in planning a food service facility developing familiarity with specific needs knowledge of standards acceptable to the clientele and an awareness of suitable methods of operation and available resources.
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FMG.-113 Hospitality Law Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016
Designed to aid students in developing knowledge of legal rights and responsibilities of the hospitality industry. Prepares students to anticipate recognize and resolve legal ramifications ranging from civil liability suits to sale of alcoholic beverages.
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FMG.-114 Meat Fabrication & Identification Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 . Approved uniform required.
A complete overview of the standards established by the National Association of Meat Purveyors of wholesale butchering. Students will be able to identify and establish standards of beef lamb pork veal poultry and seafood. Includes field trips to acquaint students with various meat purveyors at progressive levels in meat fabrication
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FMG.-202 Food Service Organization and Management Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 . Prerequisite: FMG.-101
This course is designed for students interested in management positions in the hospitality industry. Management and supervision planning organizing staffing control leadership directing marketing and other tools to aid an effective manager are addressed.
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FMG.-210 Beverage Management Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016
Beverage Management is designed to train the student how to plan and develop a beverage business for profit; select appropriate equipment; hire and train staff for TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures Programs); select beer wine and spirits. This course is a springboard for any food and beverage server who pours beverages for profit and enables him/her to maintain safety procedures as the business develops.
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FMGM-202 Food Service Organization and Management Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 . Prerequisite: FMG.-101
This course is designed for students interested in management positions in the hospitality industry. Management and supervision planning organizing staffing control leadership directing marketing and other tools to aid an effective manager are addressed.
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Forensic Science |
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FRSC-160 Introduction to Forensic Pathology and Morgue Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisites: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 . Prerequisites: BIOL-151 with a minimum grade of 2.5 and ENGL-101 or ENGL-103 with a minimum grade of 2.0.
This course will give an overview of the discipline of Forensic Pathology the function of the Medical Examiner Office and the layout of the morgue in both the hospital setting and a medical examiners office. It will cover the history of these disciplines discuss their relationships and discuss the physical structure of the morgue and the equipment used to perform the autopsy. This course will review the role of the autopsy assistant and medical examiner investigator in death investigations.
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FRSC-161 Occupational Safety Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016)
This course will instruct the student on the universal precautions and procedures they will need to follow when working in occupations in which they will encounter chemical or biological hazards. Students will be trained in OSHA safety standards for personal protective equipment blood-born pathogens chemical safety hazard recognition hand-washing disinfections methods and hazardous waste disposal. Students will also be instructed on how to handle personal information in regard to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
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FRSC-162 Autopsy Assistant Practicum I Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 . Pre-requisite: Successful completion of each of the following courses with a minimum grade of 3.0 in each: BIOL-152 , FRSC-160 and FRSC-161 and signature of Autopsy Assistant program coordinator.
This course will instruct the student in preparing the body and morgue for autopsy through hands-on experience in a morgue. Students registering for this course will be assigned to a designated fieldwork site at which they will be trained in the procedures allowing for graduated responsibility. Students will be evaluated through oral practical and written examinations. During the course of the semester students will need to accumulate 200 hours in the morgue under the supervision of morgue personnel. To register for FRSC 162 students must have been accepted into the Autopsy Assistant Program and must obtain the signature of the program coordinator.
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FRSC-163 Autopsy Assistant Practicum II Credits 6 / 6 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 . Signature of Program Coordinator required. Pre-requisite: FRSC-162 with a 3.0 and taken no more than one year prior.
This course will instruct the student in the practical aspects of performing a complete body evisceration with a focus on the studet performing daily eviscerations under the guidance of designated morgue personnel. Students will be evaluated through oral practical and written examinations during the course of the semester students will need to accumulate 300 hours in the morgue under the supervision of morgue personnel. To register for FRSC 163 students must have been accepted into the Autopsy Assistant Program and must obtain the signature of the program coordinator.
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French |
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FREN-151 Elementary French Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075 or ACLT-076
The study of the basic structure of the French language with oral and written practice. Readings and discussion based on French life and culture.
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FREN-152 Elementary French II Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075 or ACLT-076 Prerequisite: FREN-151 or one year of high school French
This course is a continuation of the study of the basic structure of the French language.
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FREN-251 Intermediate French Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075 or ACLT-076 Pre-requisite: FREN-152 or two years of high school French
This course provides a review of grammar conversation and composition. Reading and discussion in the history culture and literature of France and French speaking areas.
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FREN-252 Intermediate French II Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075 or ACLT-076 Pre-requisite: FREN-251 or two years of high school French
This course covers the advanced conversation and advanced composition of the French language. Oral and/or written individualized reports are required. Readings and discussion on French history culture and/or literature are included.
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Geography |
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GEOG-100 Map Reading/GPS for Motor Carriers Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016)
This course is designed to provide motor carriers with the skills to read and interpret digital and paper road maps use GPS tools to plan and complete their routes and use online/software mapping & GIS technology to plan routes that are accessible for motor carriers in regard to vehicle height requirements weight requirements fueling etc.
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GEOG-141 Physical Geography Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016)
A survey of the physical elements of geography as they affect people. A study of earth-sun relationships weather climate geologic processes landforms and the distribution of natural vegetation.
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GEOG-142 World Regional Geography Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016)
A survey of the major geographic regions of the world. Emphasis on the physical environment population characteristics economic activities political organization and international relations.
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GEOG-143 Intro to Geographic Information Systems Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016)
This is a computer mapping course that introduces the student to mapping database and analytical software. Students will create maps and analyze data using imagery and mapping data from the web and local organizations. Discussions will focus on the numerous applications of GIS throughout our society and its future direction Industry-standard software will be used.
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GEOG-145 Economic Geography Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016)
The geography of human economic activities including agriculture energy and mineral resources manufacturing service industries and trade. Emphasis is on the locational factors which affect their distribution.
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GEOG-147 Geography of Latin America Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016)
A systematic and regional approach to the study of the natural setting the cultural milieu and the economic factors of Latin America. Similarities and differences within and between countries and regions are stressed as are the special relationships that exist between Latin America and the United States.
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GEOG-243 Geography of Africa Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016)
A regional survey of the continent including the political pattern natural resources economic development and population characteristics.
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GEOG-245 Advanced Geographic Info Systems Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: GEOG-143 . Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016)
This course explores the use of applications within the field of Geographic Information Systems. A variety of software programs will be used to demonstrate Spatial Analysis Linear Network Analysis and other current technology within the field. Exercises will be performed demonstrating the value of spatial analysis within a variety of disciplines.
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GEOG-248 Geographic Info Systems Field Work Credits 3 / 5 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016). GEOG-143 and permission of Program Coordinator.
This course provides the student the opportunity to obtain experience while working in an assigned professional setting. It is required that each student perform 150 hours of field work in either a governmental business non-profit or an educational organization. The Program Coordinator and the site staff will organize the placement and provide supervision.
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GEOG-251 Crime Mapping Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016)
This course is the study of the Geographic Aspects of Crime. Students will examine Crime Mapping with a comprehensive approach including its history and crime pattern analysis. The course will incorporate the use of crime mapping technology. Computer software will be used for data creation statistical analysis and to display crime patterns. This is a core course in the Criminal Justice program.
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Geology |
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GEOL-111 Geology of Dinosaurs Credits 4 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016) Co-requisite: GEOL-111L
In this course students will explore the topics of stratigraphy geologic time evolution and plate tectonics as related to the life and times of the dinosaurs. Students will gain an informed perspective on current scientific data and theory on the origin behavior anatomy and extinction of these animals.
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GEOL-111L Geology of Dinosaurs Lab Credits 0 / 2 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016) Co-requisite: GEOL-111
In this course students will explore the topics of stratigraphy geologic time evolution and plate tectonics as related to the life and times of the dinosaurs. Students will gain an informed perspective on current scientific data and theory on the origin behavior anatomy and extinction of these animals.
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GEOL-151 Physical Geology Credits 4 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016) Co-requisite: GEOL-151L Note: Lab enrollment is not required for e-Learning or Hybrid sections as lab is included in those sections.
A course offering classroom laboratory and field study of the earth and the dynamic processes which affect and alter its surface.
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GEOL-151L Physical Geology Lab Credits 0 / 2 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016) is required. Co-requisite: GEOL-151
The lab section of a course offering classroom laboratory and field study of the earth and the dynamic processes which affect and alter its surface.
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GEOL-152 Historical Geology Credits 4 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016) Pre-requisite: GEOL-151 Co-requisite: GEOL-152L
This course addresses the origin and evolution of the Earth and of life on it. Topics include classroom lab and field study of sedimentary rocks fossils and geologic features.
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GEOL-152L Historical Geology Lab Credits 0 / 2 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016) Pre-requisite: GEOL-151 Co-requisite: GEOL-152
The lab section of the course which addresses the origin and evolution of the Earth and of life on it. Topics include classroom lab and field study of sedimentary rocks fossils and geologic features.
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German |
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GERM-111 Elementary German Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075 or ACLT-076
The study of the basic structure of the German language with oral and written practice. Readings and discussion based on German life and culture.
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