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Course Descriptions

Credits and Course Numbering

Courses numbered 001-099 are designed for students to acquire basic skills necessary for successful college work.

Courses numbered 100-299 are college level courses and are usually transferable to senior colleges. Not all courses are offered every semester. Also, new courses or seminars may have been developed and may not be in this catalog’s listing.
 

Computers, General
  

  • COMG-099 Computer Fundamentals

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Students must provide a secondary storage device.
    This course is intended for those who are new to computers. Using a demonstration and practice model students will learn the fundamental procedures for operating a personal computer. They will also learn terms associated with computer use.
  

  • COMG-150 Introduction to Computer Technology

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    This course will review computers and their use. Students will learn the names and functions of the parts of a computer. They will become familiar with the general categories of computer software. In the hands-on component of the course students will become comfortable with basic computer processes and procedures. They will be introduced to several software programs and will use e-mail and the Internet.
  

  • COMG-153 Computers-A Practical Approach

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) and Basic knowledge of keyboard.
    This is a lecture/lab course to provide knowledge of the basic aspects of computers with emphasis on the growing impact of computers on society. Computer lab work will include the use of integrated software systems.
  

  • COMG-154 Intermediate Practical Computer Skills

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMG-153  
    A second semester of computer skills emphasizing practical business applications. Students will use software in all of the basic productivity categories to produce documents and accomplish tasks that are important in the workplace.
  

  • COMG-161 Introduction to Computer Security

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) is required. Prerequisite: COMG-150  or COMG-153  or COMG-154  or COMG-162 .
    Students will study the basic theory behind computer security and complete several hands-on practical exercises in methods for securing personal computers. This class will discuss security awareness and will walk users through every aspect of Information Security in a very broad easily understood way and explain the value of securing data. This course is suitable for both computer and non-computer majors.
  

  • COMG-162 GUI Operating Systems

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    This course provides an overview of GUI (Graphical User Interface) operating systems used with personal computing systems. Topics will be covered in detail from both a practical and theoretical standpoint. Concepts such as multitasking user profiles disk organization and maintenance etc. will be covered.
  

  • COMG-164 Introduction to Productivity Software

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    This course provides hands-on training in a general overview of the applications of productivity software.
  

  • COMG-165 Using the Internet

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    This course provides an introduction to the Internet including access at MCC and/or from other locations E-mail use information about Internet resources and services necessary equipment requirements language ethical legal security and social issues discussion. Students may use the MCC computer labs which have Internet access or personal computers at office or home which have access.
  

  • COMG-168A Personal Computers - an Overview

    Credits 0.5 / 0.5 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMI-160  or COMG-153  
    A course module intended to give beginning computer users a theoretical background on the internal workings of a PC. This will address how hardware and software function both independently and collaboratively.
  

  • COMG-168B PCs System Board Power & Memory

    Credits 0.5 / 0.5 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMI-160  or COMG-153 
    This module is designed to provide beginning computer users with a practical hands-on experience with the internal components of a PC. This will address the system board power supplies and computer memory.
  

  • COMG-168C Pcs Hard Drives and Floppy Drives

    Credits 0.5 / 0.5 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMI-160  or COMG-153 
    This modules is designed to give beginners hands- on practice working with computer hard drives and floppy drives. Students will install drives learn about the different types of hard drives and simulate and correct common drive problems.
  

  • COMG-168D PCs I/O Multimedia and Troubleshooting

    Credits 0.5 / 0.5 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMI-160  or COMG-153 
    This module is designed to give beginners hands-on experience with installing various I/O and multimedia devices into a computer. Students will learn about the different kinds of I/O and multimedia devices and practice computer troubleshooting techniques.
  

  • COMG-168E PCs Bldg a PC Printers & Viruses

    Credits 0.5 / 0.5 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite:COMI-160  or COMG-153 
    This module is designed to give beginners hands-on practice assembling a computer learning about printer types and understanding computer viruses. Students will need to demonstrate the ability to successfully install all internal components into a computer and demonstrate that it works upon completion.
  

  • COMG-168F PCs Windows/Modems/Internet

    Credits 0.5 / 0.5 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite:COMI-160  or COMG-153  
    This module is designed to give beginners hands-on practice installing a computer operating system and establish computer communication. Students will install a Windows operating system and configure a computer to access the Internet.

Corrections
  

  • CORR-101 Introduction to Corrections

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    This course addresses the historical and philosophical development of corrections to include definition of the correctional process through the criminal justice system the legal process and the role of the correctional officer.
  

  • CORR-102 Client Relations to Corrections

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    The identification and analysis of various appropriate professional responses to correctional offender behavior meaning and function of culture the impact of discrimination and the process of attitude formation as it relates to the system of corrections.
  

  • CORR-103 Legal Issues in Corrections

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    This course provides an overview of the various procedural laws that have a direct impact upon the management of the convicted offender and the rights of prisoners. The law and the court process Constitutional law and various current legal topics are explored.
  

  • CORR-104 Client Growth and Development

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    This course examines the differences between normal and criminal behavior the criminal pattern of juvenile and adult offenders; the specific problems of inmates and various criminal justice corrections interventions strategies.
  

  • CORR-105 Correctional Institutions/Facilities

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    This course addresses the purpose and functions of prisons and various other correctional institutions; treatment and rehabilitative programs; the management and organization of correctional facilities; prisoner rights; and future incarceration system concerns.

Cosmetology
  

  • CSMO-100 Basic Cosmetology Theory I

    Credits 12 / 5 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Co-requisite: CSMO-101 . Note: Coordinators signature required for registration.
    This course provides the student with the beginning cosmetology instruction in preparation for the advanced cosmetology courses and lays the foundation for CSMO-101  Basic Cosmetology Lab. In addition the student will be using the StrengthsFinder 2.0 to identify their top five Strengths or Themes which will be used to engage in class activities. Documentation will be collected in a Strengths-based portfolio.
  

  • CSMO-101 Basic Cosmetology Lab

    Credits 0 / 12.5 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Co-requisite: CSMO-100 . Note: Coordinators signature required for registration.
    This course provides students with the beginning cosmetology skills to prepare them for the advanced cosmetology courses and functions in conjunction with CSMO-100 .
  

  • CSMO-102 Basic Cosmetology Theory II

    Credits 12 / 5 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016); CSMO-100  and CSMO-101  or a minimum of 250 hours. Co-requisite: CSMO-103 . Note: Coordinators signature required for registration.
    This course is a continuation of Basic Cosmetology and provides students with the opportunity to learn basic cosmetology procedures in preparation for servicing clients and lays the foundation for CSMO-103 , CSMO-200  and CSMO-201 . In addition the student will be using the StrengthsFinder 2.0 to continue developing their strengths in more detail by participation in additional class activities. Student will continue work on a Strengths-based portfolio.
  

  • CSMO-103 Basic Cosmetology Lab II

    Credits 0 / 12.5 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) is required. Pre-requisite: CSMO-100  and CSMO-101  or a minimum of 250 hours. Note: Coordinators signature required to register in this Course Co-requisite: CSMO-102  
    This course provides students with the basic cosmetology skills to work towards a cosmetology license and functions in conjunction with CSMO-102 .
  

  • CSMO-104 Nail Technology Theory I

    Credits 12 / 6 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Co-requisite: CSMO-105 . Note: Coordinators signature required for registration.
    This course is an introduction to the 400 hour State Specialty License for Nail Technology (Manicuring). It provides beginning instruction into the theory of Nail Technology and lays the foundation for CSMO-105  Nail Technician Lab I. In addition the student will be using the StrengthsFinder 2.0 to identify their top five Strengths or Themes which will be used to engage in class activities. Documentation will be added to a Strengths-based portfolio.
  

  • CSMO-105 Nail Technology Lab I

    Credits 0 / 8 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Co-requisite: CSMO-104 . Note: Coordinators signature required for registration.
    This course provides the student with the opportunity to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to become a licensed Nail Technician in the State of Michigan.
  

  • CSMO-106 Nail Technology Theory II

    Credits 12 / 6 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: CSMO-104  and CSMO-105  Note: Coordinators signature required to register in this course. Co-requisite: CSMO-107 .
    This course completes the required theory instruction for the State Specialty License in Nail Technology (Manicuring) and prepares the student for the State Board Theory Exam to become a licensed Nail Technician. In addition the student will be using the StrengthsFinder 2.0 to continue developing their strengths in more detail by participation in additional class activities. Student will complete a Strengths-based portfolio.
  

  • CSMO-107 Nail Technology Lab II

    Credits 0 / 8 Contact Hours
    Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: CSMO-104  and CSMO-105  Note: Coordinators signature required to register in this course. Co-requisite: CSMO-106 
    This course provides the student with the opportunity to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to become a licensed Nail Technician in the State of Michigan.
  

  • CSMO-109 Intro to Advanced Cosmetology

    Credits 5 / 10 Contact Hours
    Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: Minimum 350 hours from GASC Technology program. Note: Coordinators signature required to register in this course.
    This 8-week course is a continuation of the 350 hour basic cosmetology course that allows GASC cosmetology students to accumulate up to 150 hours resulting in the 500 required hours and skills necessary to register for the advanced cosmetology courses. Emphasis will be on proper procedures including hair cutting chemical texture services haircoloring hairstyling facials nail services and sanitation methods.
  

  • CSMO-110 Esthetics Theory I

    Credits 12 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Co-requisite: CSMO-111  Note: Coordinators signature required to take this course
    This course is an introduction to the 400 hour State Specialty License for Esthetics (Skin Care Specialist). It provides beginning instruction into the theory of Esthetics and lays the foundation for CSMO-111  Esthetics Lab I. In addition the student will be using the StrengthsFinder 2.0 to identify their top five Strengths or Themes which will be used to engage in class activities. Documentation will be added to a Strengths-based portfolio.
  

  • CSMO-111 Esthetics Lab I

    Credits 0 / 8 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Co-requisite:CSMO-110  Note: Coordinators signature required to register into this course
    This course provides the basic skills necessary to provide professional skin care to the public and completes the first 200 hours of the state required 400 hours.
  

  • CSMO-112 Esthetics Theory II

    Credits 12 / 6 Contact Hours
    Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite:CSMO-110 , CSMO-111  or 200 hours in a State of Michigan approved Esthetician course. Note: Coordinators signature required to register in this course. Co-requisite: CSMO-113  
    This course completes the required theory instruction for the State Specialty License in Esthetics (Skin Care Specialist) and prepares the student for the State Board Theory Exam to become a licensed Esthetician. In addition the student will be using the StrengthsFinder 2.0 to continue developing their strengths in more detail by participation in additional class activities. Students will complete a Strengths-based portfolio.
  

  • CSMO-113 Esthetics Lab II

    Credits 0 / 8 Contact Hours
    Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: CSMO-110  and CSMO-111  or 200 hours in a State of Michigan approved Esthetician course. Note: Coordinators signature required to register in this course. Co-requisite: CSMO-112 
    This course completes the required instruction for 400 hours for State licensing and prepares the student for the State Board Practical Exam and employment as an Esthetician.
  

  • CSMO-200 Advanced Cosmetology Theory I

    Credits 12 / 6 Contact Hours
    Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: CSMO-100 , CSMO-101 , CSMO-102  and CSMO-103  or completion of 500 hours from a state licensed cosmetology school. Coordinators signature required to register in this course. Note: Cosmetology Textbook by Milady and StrengthFinder 2.0 by Tom Roth are required. Co-requisite: CSMO-201  
    This course provides the student with advanced instruction for CSMO-201  when servicing clients in the cosmetology lab and lays the foundation for CSMO-202  and CSMO-203 . In addition the student will continue to complete in-class activities to further develop their strengths using Strengths Finder 2.0 to added to their Strengths-based portfolio.
  

  • CSMO-201 Advanced Cosmetology Lab I

    Credits 0 / 11.5 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: CSMO-100 , CSMO-101 , CSMO-102 , or CSMO-103  or minimum 500 hours from a state licensed cosmetology school. Note: Coordinators signature required to register in this course. Co-Requisite: CSMO-200  
    This course prepares the student with advance cosmetology skills necessary to provide cosmetology services to clients in a professional salon environment.
  

  • CSMO-202 Adv Cosmetology Theory II

    Credits 12 / 6 Contact Hours
    Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: CSMO-200  and CSMO-201  or completion of 1000 hours from a state licensed cosmetology school. Coordinators signature required to register in this course. Note: Cosmetology Textbook by Milady and StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath are required Co-requisite: CSMO-203  
    This course provides the student with advanced instruction for CSMO-203  when servicing clients in the cosmetology lab and lays the foundation for CSMO-204  and CSMO-205 . In addition the student will continue to complete in-class activities to further develop their strenghts using StrengthsFinder 2.0 to be added to their Strengths-based portfolio.
  

  • CSMO-203 Advanced Cosmetology Lab II

    Credits 0 / 11.5 Contact Hours
    Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: CSMO-200 , CSMO-201  or 750 hours from a state licensed cosmetology school. Note: Coordinators signature required to register in this course. Co-requisite: CSMO-202 
    This course prepares the student with advanced cosmetology skills necessary to provide cosmetology services to clients in a professional salon environment.
  

  • CSMO-204 Advanced Cosmetology Theory III

    Credits 12 / 6 Contact Hours
    Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: CSMO-202 , CSMO-203  or minimum 1000 hours from a state licensed cosmetology school. Coordinators signature required to register in this course Note: Cosmetology Textbook by Milady and StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath are required Co-requisite: CSMO-205  
    This course provides the student with advanced instruction for CSMO-205  when servicing clients in the cosmetology lab and lays the foundation for CSMO-206  and CSMO-207 . In addition the student will continue to complete in-class activities to further develop their strengths using StrengthsFinder 2.0 to be added to their Strengths-based portfolio.
  

  • CSMO-205 Advanced Cosmetology Lab III

    Credits 0 / 11.5 Contact Hours
    Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: CSMO-200  and CSMO-201  or completion of 1000 hours from a state licensed cosmetology school. Note: Coordinators signature required to register in this course. Co-requisite: CSMO-204  
    This course provides advance cosmetology skills necessary to pass the State Board exam and emphasizes the transition from the classroom to employment.
  

  • CSMO-206 Advanced Cosmetology Theory IV

    Credits 12 / 6 Contact Hours
    Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: CSMO-203 , CSMO-204 , CSMO-205  or a minimum 1250 hours from a state licensed cosmetology school. Note: Coordinators signature required to register in this course. Cosmetology Textbook by Milady and StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath are required. Co-requisite: CSMO-207 
    This course provides the student with advance instruction for CSMO-207  when servicing clients in the cosmetology lab and prepares the student for the State Board of Cosmetology exam to become licensed in cosmetology. The student will develop job seeking skills in the cosmetology profession. In addition the student will continue to complete in-class activities to conclude their Strengths-based portfolio.
  

  • CSMO-207 Advanced Cosmetology Lab IV

    Credits 0 / 11.5 Contact Hours
    Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: CSMO-203 , CSMO-204 , CSMO-205  or completion of 1250 hours from a state licensed cosmetology school. Note: Coordinators signature required to register in this course. Co-requisite: CSMO-206 
    This course provides advanced cosmetology skills necessary to pass the State Board exam and emphasizes the transition from the classroom to employment.
  

  • CSMO-209 Cosmetology Exam and Refresher Course

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Minimum 1500 cosmetology hours from a state licensed cosmetology school. Note:Coordinators signature required to register in this course.
    This course allows the student to prepare for the State Board of Cosmetology Licensing Exam and/or to update cosmetology skills for already Licensed Cosmetologists.
  

  • CSMO-209A Cosmetology Refresher Course

    Credits 3.5 / 3.5 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Note: Coordinators signature required to register in this course.
    This course allows the student to prepare for the State Board of Cosmetology Licensing Exam and/or to update cosmetology skills for already Licensed Cosmetologists.
  

  • CSMO-209B Cosmetology Refresher Course

    Credits 3.5 / 3.5 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Note: Coordinators signature required to register in this course.
    This course allows the student to prepare for the State Board of Cosmetology Licensing Exam and/or to update cosmetology skills for already Licensed Cosmetologists.
  

  • CSMO-209C Cosmetology Refresher Course

    Credits 3.5 / 3.5 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Note: Coordinators signature required to register in this course.
    This course allows the student to prepare for the State Board of Cosmetology Licensing Exam and/or to update cosmetology skills for already Licensed Cosmetologists.
  

  • CSMO-209D Cosmetology Refresher Course

    Credits 3.5 / 3.5 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Note: Coordinators signature required to register in this course.
    This course allows the student to prepare for the State Board of Cosmetology Licensing Exam and/or to update cosmetology skills for already Licensed Cosmetologists.
  

  • CSMO-210 CSMO/Nailtech/Esthetic Inst Theory I

    Credits 6 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076  or ENGL-100 . Must meet State of Michigan licensing requirements high school diploma or equivalent current Michigan Cosmetology Nail Technology license minimum three years salon experience. Co-requisite: CSMO-211  
    This course is an introduction to the Michigan Licensed program of Cosmetology/Nail Technology/Esthetics Student Instructor. Taken along with CSMO-211  it provides 165 of the required hours and training to pass the Michigan State Board of Cosmetology/ Nail Technology/Esthetics Instructor Licensing Exam. The art and science of teaching promoting student success curriculum development and lesson planning are a few of the subjects taught.
  

  • CSMO-211 Csmo/Nailtech/Esthetic Instr Lab I

    Credits 0 / 10 Contact Hours
    Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076  or ENGL-100  Prerequisite: Must meet State of Michigan licensing requirements high school diploma or equivalent current Michigan Cosmetology/Nail Technology license minimum three years salon experience. Co-requisite: CSMO-210  
    This course is an introduction to the Michigan Licensed program of Cosmetology/Nail Technology/Esthetics Student Instructor. Taken along with CSMO-210  it provides 165 of the required hours and training to pass the Michigan State Board of Cosmetology/Nail Technology/Esthetics Instructor Licensing Exam. While under the guidance of licensed Cosmetology/Nail Technology/Esthetics instructors the student will gain practical experience in a Cosmetology/Nail Technology/Esthetics environment.
  

  • CSMO-212 Csmo/Nailtech/Esthetic Inst Theory II

    Credits 6 / 1 Contact Hours
    Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076  or ENGL-100  Prerequisite: CSMO-210  and CSMO-211  or a minimum of 165 hours from a Michigan Licensed Cosmetology/Nail Technology Instructors program. Note: Coordinators signature required to register in this course. Co-requisite: CSMO-213 
    A continuation of CSMO-210  this course completes necessary theory requirements to prepare the student to pass the Michigan State Board of Cosmetology/Nail Technology/Esthetics Instructor Licensing Exam. Methods of teaching evaluating student performance and State laws and rules are some of the topics covered.
  

  • CSMO-213 Csmo/Nailtech/Esthetics Instr Lab II

    Credits 0 / 10 Contact Hours
    Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076  or ENGL-100  Prerequisite: CSMO-210  and CSMO-211  or a minimum 165 hours from a Michigan Licensed Cosmetology/Nail Technology Instructor program. Note: Coordinators signature required to register in this course. Co-requisite: CSMO-212  
    A continuation of CSMO-211  this course completes the required hours and instructor training necessary to pass the Michigan State Board of Nail Technology Licensing Exam (300 hours). This course provides the Cosmetology Student Instructor an additional 165 required hours towards the State mandated 500 hours of instruction. While under the guidance of licensed Cosmetology/Nail Technology/Esthetics instructors the student will gain practical experience in a Cosmetology/Nail Technology/Esthetics environment.
  

  • CSMO-215 Csmo/Nailtech/Esthetic Inst Lab III

    Credits 6 / 12 Contact Hours
    Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076   or ENGL-100  Prerequisite: CSMO-210 , CSMO-211 , CSMO-212  and CSMO-213  or a minimum of 330 hours from a Michigan Licensed Cosmetology Instructor program. Note: Coordinators signature required to register in this course.
    A continuation of CSMO-213  this course completes required hours and instructor training necessary to pass the Michigan State Board of Cosmetology Licensing Exam (500 hours). While under the guidance of licensed Cosmetology instructors the student will gain practical experience in a Cosmetology environment.

Counsel/Student Development
  

  • CASD-120 Assertive Communication

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    Designed for those who wish to become more assertive in dealing with other people. A communication-skill approach with emphasis on personal growth. Topics include self-awareness of ones own assertiveness and assertive skills such as confrontation techniques changing self-defeating behavior and contracting for behavior change. Video taping of skills is also included.
  

  • CASD-121 Study and Learning Skills

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    Designed to help students develop successful study skills. Includes time management note-taking styles organizing textbook readings memory techniques test-taking strategies and developing a positive attitude toward learning.
  

  • CASD-122 Survival Skills for College

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    This course assists students in learning skills and behaviors enabling them to build a foundation for success in college.
  

  • CASD-123 Stress Management

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    In this course cognitive behavioral concepts will be applied to the management of stress within a small group interactive setting. Participants will learn strategies to manage their own stress more effectively.
  

  • CASD-130 Human Relations Skills

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG 016  (ACSR-016).
    This course focuses on developing and implementing soft skills designed to improve human relations in personal and professional environments. Students can expect to enhance comprehension, development and application of social skills necessary for success in an increasingly shifting team-based and customer oriented global environment. Topics include self-awareness, ethics, cultural and global awareness, team assimilation, goals and decision-making, conflict management, attitude, motivation, and values that impact citizenship in a global and technological world.  Individual and small group interactions, as well as role-playing, demonstrations, simulation, critical thinking and other experiential activities are utilized to achieve skill proficiency.

Criminal Justice
  

  • CRJU-151 Introduction to Security Administration

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    This course covers security and loss prevention including the historical philosophical and legal framework for security operations as well as detailed presentations of specific security processes and programs currently utilized in providing security.
  

  • CRJU-152 Principles of Loss Prevention

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    This course involves a detailed analysis of the role of security and the security industry in criminal justice. Administrative personnel and physical aspects of the security field are studied. Loss prevention management in proprietary and governmental institutions and security measures that can be established in a total security program are explored.
  

  • CRJU-161 Introduction to Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    This is an introduction to the criminal justice system the field of law enforcement and the administration of the justice process. The vocational opportunities and functions of all levels of law enforcement are explored.
  

  • CRJU-162 Administrative Concepts

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016); CRJU 161   with a minimum grade of 2.0.
    This course addresses an analysis of functional divisions of modern police departments. The application of principles of administration and organization of law enforcement. Functions and activities of patrol bureaus the problems of management communication budgeting training public relations and recruitment are explored.
  

  • CRJU-163 Patrol Administration Procedures

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016); CRJU 161   with a minimum grade of 2.0
    This course examines the historical development of police patrol (foot motorized mounted water air) and its use. An in-depth examination of patrol function in the total police structure and its role in the prevention and suppression of criminal acts.
  

  • CRJU-165 Hwy Traffic Administration

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016); CRJU 161   with a minum grade of 2.0
    This course provides an overview of the development of transportation and its impact upon society today. The study of construction of various modes of transportation and particularly the role this has held in the criminal justice system. A close examination of the laws that govern transportation accident causation investigation and prevention.
  

  • CRJU-230 Ethics & Leadership in Criminal Justice

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016, ACCLT-075 or ACLT-076; Placement into Math-021; Minimum grade of 2.0 in CRJU-161
    This course is designed to increase awareness of ethical behavior and critical thinking in the field of criminal justice. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of pitfalls, citizen public perception issues, and fundamentals of working in a stressful environment. Students will analyze actual case studies, situation management, and ethical behavior that challenge law enforcement agencies today.
  

  • CRJU-263 Techniques of Criminal Investigation

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)  (Effective Fall 2016)

    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016); CRJU 161   with a minimum grade of 2.0 (Effective Winter 2017)

     
    This course covers the fundamentals of criminal investigation. It includes techniques of surveillance search at the crime scene developing sources of information and collecting and preserving evidence. Methods of investigation and the operations of detective divisions are also discussed.
  

  • CRJU-264 Court Testimony and Documentation

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016); CRJU 161   and ENGL 101   with a minium grade of 2.0
    A basic course focusing on the procedures and techniques of testifying in court as an investigator or expert witness. The course explores the written documentation of evidence visual aid preparation and the presentation of physical evidence. Course topics include the rules governing the admissibility of evidence; qualifications of scientific and other experts and legal issues relating to expert witnesses. Lecture discussion and simulated courtroom situations and use of presentation technology.
  

  • CRJU-265 Criminal Law and Procedure

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG 030   (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG 016  , ACLT 074   or ACLT 075   or ACLT 076   with a minimum grade of 3.0; CRJU 161   and ENGL 101   with a minimum grade of 2.0
    This course covers the elements purposes and functions of criminal law and procedure and the elements necessary to establish crime and criminal intent. Other areas of study include sources of criminal law attempts and conspiracy criminal responsibility defenses to crime laws of arrest search and seizure and miscellaneous laws.
  

  • CRJU-266 Computer Crime and Cyber Law

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    This course introduces students to the investigation and prosecution of computer-related crime. It explores cyber offenses including identity theft identity fraud cyber terrorism organized crime exploitation of children and other criminal acts. Course topics also include international federal and Michigan cyber crime laws searching and seizing computer related evidence processing evidence report writing forensic terminology and evaluation. Students will learn how to detect computer crimes and conduct cyber crime investigations. Recommended Internet knowledge and basic computer skills.
  

  • CRJU-269 Introduction to the Juvenile Justice System

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    This course provides an in-depth examination of the juvenile justice system to include offender classification historical procedural laws and the legal processing of juvenile offenders. Delinquency causation prevention and adjudication will be studied to ascertain the philosophy and treatment that could be utilized.
  

  • CRJU-271 Practicum in Criminal Justice

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG 030   (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT 074   or ACLT 075   or ACLT 076   with a minimum grade of 3.0; 15 credits of CRJU or CORR courses with a minimum grade of 2.0 and the permission of the coordinator of the Criminal Justice Program.
    This course includes 150 hours of supervised work experience and observation in a criminal justice agency and bi-monthly seminars that provide the student with the opportunity to gain a practical understanding of the role of the criminal justice processes in a planned program. The Program Coordinator secures the initial placement sites for student interns. The agency has the final right to screen accept reject and/or terminate student participants. Students enrolled in this course are expected to follow the accepted code of ethics of the profession and adhere to policies of the placement agency.

Culinary Arts
  

  • CULA-100 Orientation to Food Services

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into ACLT 074  (ACSE-074)
    This course will introduce the student to the Food Service Industry as well as the Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry, and Food Service Management Programs.  The student will use the course text, along with research to develop a plan for pursuing a career in the food service industry.  Major topics include: Overview of culinary programs, industry research, and formulation of career pathways.
  

  • CULA-101 Culinary Knife Skills

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Approved uniform and knife set required.
    Knives are the most important tool in the chefs tool kit and are a critical component of the preparation of fruits and vegetables texture butchering and fabricating meat poultry fish and shellfish. Learning to perform these tasks safely and efficiently is an essential part of a students training. This course will introduce the student to the various tasks that can be accomplished with the correct knife develop the students culinary knife skills as well as their understanding in how knives improve the color flavor texture and overall visual appeal of food.
  

  • CULA-103 Introduction to Ala Carte Dining

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    Students will gain knowledge in serving the customers; how to sell service and market the menu; five needs of every customer: service price quality action and application; the challenges of customer service; problem solving standards and rules for basic table-service; professional appearance; serving food and beverages; technology of service and common menu terms.
  

  • CULA-105 Intro to Professional Cookery

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    This course is designed to give the student an introduction to the production kitchen and preparation techniques. The student will gain competency in knife skills food safety practices vegetable cutting and techniques; effect of heat on starch common cereal grains and techniques for combining cereal and water; fiber component of vegetables selection and USDA grades and vegetable preparation; meat poultry and seafood and their composition structure and classification; factors affecting tenderness storage and cooking techniques.
  

  • CULA-106 Professional Cookery I

    Credits 6 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) is required. Prerequisite: CULA-101 , CULA-105  and FMG.-102 . Co-requisite: CULA-205 . Approved uniform and knife set required.
    This course reinforces knowledge and skills achieved in Introduction to Professional Cookery and helps the student build confidence in techniques of basic cookery while cooking from menus that exemplify American and regional cooking. Students participate in food preparation and production and attention is given to portion control plate presentation and team work in a production setting.
  

  • CULA-107 A la Carte Dining/Tableservice

    Credits 6 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: CULA-103  and FMG.-102  Note: Approved uniform required for this class.
    This course introduces the student to modern food and beverage service. Classroom lectures focus on the basic beverage techniques service language and equipment used in the service of modern buffet service. Sanitation safety personal hygiene and grooming are emphasized. Table arrangements and setups are taught along with organization and responsibilities of staff within the dining room. Advanced techniques are introduced in the second half of the class. Proper dress and service techniques are emphasized.
  

  • CULA-109 Catering Techniques

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 .
    This course is designed to give the student an overview of the catering process with emphasis on planning preparing and managing events.
  

  • CULA-111 Garde Manger I

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: CULA-101  and FMG.-102 
    This course provides the student with a foundation in Garde Manger including history ingredients procedures culinary terms equipment knife skills and sanitation practice. Emphasis is placed on classical techniques using modern recipes and preparation styles. Three hours scheduled practicum per semester.
  

  • CULA-115 Nutrition and Menu Planning

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016.  
    This course covers nutrient composition of food; functions of nutrients in the body; recommended amounts of nutrients to promote health throughout the life cycle; digestion metabolism and absorption of nutrients in the healthy individual; selection of food to meet the normal nutrient requirements of the body; planning healthy menus, menu mechanics and analysis. 
  

  • CULA-201 Automated Purchasing and Cost Control

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 . Prerequisite: FMG.-104 
    This course cover the nature and importance of purchasing to the food and beverage manager fundamentals involved in controlling costs and computer applications connected with buying and handling food and beverage items.
  

  • CULA-203 Buffets and Banquets

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    This course is designed to give the student the knowledge and skills needed to plan and execute buffet and banquet services with emphasis on buffet table sizes and skirting arrangement of serving pieces menu planning and arrangement of foods and other items.
  

  • CULA-205 International Cuisine

    Credits 6 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: FMG.-102  and CULA-101 . Co-requisite: CULA-106 . Note: Approved uniform required for this class.
    Students will study food and customs of international cuisines with emphasis on quality food preparation and timing to adequately prepare them for the restaurant industry. Students work in a live environment by rotating through all the traditional brigade stations and explore the foundations of classical cooking based on the principles of Careme Escoffier and Point.
  

  • CULA-207 Garde Manger II

    Credits 6 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: FMG.-102  and CULA-101 . Note: Approved uniform required for this class.
    Skills required for the garde manger department are refined. Emphasis is placed on eye appeal texture color contrast artistic touch harmony of combinations taste as well as the processing production and storage of ingredients. Ice carvings tallow salt dough pieces and mirrors for buffets are used and professional competition skills are enhanced. The students sense of speed timing and teamwork are emphasized.
  

  • CULA-208 Management of Services

    Credits 6 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 . Prerequisite: CULA-107  and FMG.-102  and CULA-201 . Note: Approved uniform required for this class.
    This course provides an educational experience in the management of fine dining establishments including the planning marketing and coordinating for service of food.
  

  • CULA-209 Cooperative Education/Internship

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: SPlacement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076   Pre-requisite: Successful completion of a minimum 12 credits of specific requirements for the Baking and Pastry Arts Certificate Program the Foodservice Management Program and/or the Culinary Arts Program.
    Provides the student an opportunity to obtain employment in a commercial food service operation under the supervision of a professional chef or manager. Classroom discussion centers around employment conditions and problems in a food operation. Work experience is arranged by the coordinator of the program. Students are placed where they can most effectively utilize their education and abilities. Students must complete 400 hours of work experience.
  

  • CULA-210 Food and Wine Pairing

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    Students will be introduced to the concepts involved in food and wine pairing through formal tasting food pairing and tasting and lectures. Students are taught how to use sensory abilities to identify those ingredients in both food and wine that complement each other. They will participate in palate exercises in which foods and wines are paired.

Dental Assisting
  

  • DAST-110 Orientation to Dentistry

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076   Co-requisite: Take DAST-111 , DAST-112 , DAST-113 , DAST-115 , DAST-116  and DAST-117  Division signature is required for registration. Prerequisite: Program Eligibility Requirements.
    This course is designed to introduce the dental assisting student to the profession of dentistry and dental healthcare workers including the dentist dental assistant dental hygienist and dental laboratory technician. Additional important aspects of dentistry will be discussed including the role of professional organizations and national and state credentialing requirements.
  

  • DAST-111 Infection Control for Dental Assistants

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076   Co-requisite: DAST-110 , DAST-112 , DAST-113 , DAST-115 , DAST-116  and DAST-117  Pre-requisite: Program Eligibility Requirements. Note: Division signature required for registration.
    A comprehensive study of the principles in establishing and following an infection control protocol for dental offices. Emphasis will be placed on occupational safety as it relates to dental health care workers.
  

  • DAST-112 Dental and Oral Anatomy

    Credits 2.5 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Division signatue is required for registration. Program eligibility requirements. Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076   Student must also enroll one section of each: DAST-110 , DAST-111 , DAST-112L , DAST-113 , DAST-115 , DAST-116 , DAST-117 ;
    A study of basic structure form and functions of the teeth and their related parts. It is the study of the intrinsic and environmental structures of the oral cavity and its blood and nerve supply. The lab portion will provide knowledge of eruption dates individual descriptions and external features of the teeth. Experience will be provided in identifying teeth.
  

  • DAST-112L Dental & Oral Anatomy Lab

    Credits 0 / 1 Contact Hours
    Division signature is required for registration. Prerequisite: Program Eligibility Requirements. Pre-quisite: Placement into ENGL-100  or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076   Co-requisite: DAST-112 
    The lab portion of DAST-112  Dental & Oral Anatomy. Provides knowledge of eruption dates individual descriptions and external features of the teeth. Experience will be provided in identifying teeth.
  

  • DAST-113 Dental Office Emergencies

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076   Co-requisite: Student must take one section each of DAST-110 , DAST-111 , DAST-112 , DAST-115 , DAST-116  and DAST-117  Prerequisite: Program Eligibility Requirements. Note: Division signature is required for registration.
    This course is a study of preparation for and responding to medical emergencies which may occur in the dental office and the basics of dental and medical terminology.
  

  • DAST-115 Nutrition & Preventive Dentistry

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076   Co-requisite: Student must enroll in one section each of DAST-110 , DAST-111 , DAST-112 , DAST-113 , DAST-116  and DAST-117  Prerequisite: Program Eligibility Requirements. Note: Division signature is required for registration.
    A comprehensive study of nutrition and preventive dentistry. Nutrition encompasses the process involved in the taking in and utilization of food substances for growth repair and maintenance of the body. Preventive dentistry studies the role that the dental health team play in the education of patients to maintain oral structures in a state of optimal health. Particular emphasis will be placed on the teeth periodontium and oral cavity where both nutrition and prevention are concerned. The course is designated as meeting the Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) general education requirement.
  

  • DAST-116 Dental Materials

    Credits 4 / 2 Contact Hours
    Division signature is required for registration. Prerequisite: Program Eligibility Requirements. Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076  is required. Student must enroll in one section each of: DAST-110 , DAST-111 , DAST-112 , DAST-113 , DAST-115 , DAST-116L  and DAST-117  
    This course is an introduction to materials commonly used in dentistry. It is a lecture and laboratory course. Various aspects studied will include terminology uses physical properties composition and principles of manipulation.
  

  • DAST-116L Dental Materials Lab

    Credits 0 / 4 Contact Hours
    Division signature is required for registration. Prerequisite: Program Eligibility Requirements. Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076  Student must enroll in one section of DAST-116 
    The lab portion of DAST-116  Dental Materials.
  

  • DAST-117 Operative Techniques I

    Credits 6 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076   Co-requisite: Student must enroll in one section each of DAST-110 , DAST-111 , DAST-112 , DAST-113 , DAST-115 , DAST-116 , DAST-117C  and DAST-117L  Pre-requisite: Program eligibility requirements. Note: Division signature is required for registration.
    This course is an introduction to dental chairside procedures. Techniques of four-handed dentistry will be included along with dental equipment and instruments instrument processing routine restorative and cosmetic procedures and patient education.
  

  • DAST-117C Operative Techniques I Clinic

    Credits 0 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076  or ENGL-100   Co-requisite: DAST-117  
    The clinical portion of DAST-117  Operative Techniques I
  

  • DAST-117L Operative Techniques I Lab

    Credits 0 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL-100  or successful completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076   Co-requisite: DAST-117  and DAST-117C 
    The lab portion of DAST-117  Operative Techniques I
  

  • DAST-120 Oral Pathology for Dental Assistants

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076   Co-requisite: DAST-121 , DAST-122 , DAST-123 , DAST-124 , DAST-125 , DAST-126 , DAST-127  and DHDA-114 
    A comprehensive study of oral anatomy and commonly seen oral diseases. This exposure will give the dental assisting student basic knowledge of oral pathology relative to their area of specialization in health care and enable them to successfully complete their licensing requirements.
  

  • DAST-121 Dental Jurisprudence

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076   Pre-requisite: DAST-120 , DAST-122 , DAST-123 , DAST-124 , DAST-125 , DAST-126 , DAST-127  and DHDA-114  
    This course includes the principles of law and legality related to dentistry. It is an introduction of types of law contracts liabilities of practice and the Michigan Dental Practice Act.
  

  • DAST-122 Pharmacology for Dental Assistants

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076   Co-requisite: DAST-120 , DAST-121 , DAST-123 , DAST-124 , DAST-125 , DAST-126 , DAST-127  and DHDA-114  Note: Division signature is required for registration.
    This course is a study of basic pharmaceutical terminology law therapeutic principles methods of administration and effects of drugs and medications used in dentistry.
  
  

  • DAST-124 Expanded Functions for Dental Assistants

    Credits 2.5 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076   Co-requisite: DAST-120  DAST-121  DAST-122  DAST-123  DAST-124L  DAST-125  DAST-126  DAST-127  and DHDA-114  Note: Division signature is required for registration.
    This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to practice the expanded functions permitted for delegation to dental assistants by the State of Michigan. Included in these expanded functions are selective coronal polishing certain preventive procedures and intracoronal metallic and nonmetallic temporary restorations.
 

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