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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.
 

English
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.

Entrepreneurship
  

  • ENTR-120 Entrepreneurial Mindset

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Maximum Credits 3

    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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • ENTR-210 Legal Issues for Small Busines

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to identify the forms of business ownership and the legal and tax implications for each. In addition, the student
    should be able to explain laws covering issues such as personnel, contracts and protection of intellectual property. The student should be able to explain the reporting requirements for local, state and federal agencies, 2 hours lecture/week.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.

Film
  

  • 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.

Food Management
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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
  

  • 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: CULA-100  
    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.
  

  • 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.

Forensic Science
  

  • FRSC-100 Survey of Forensic Science

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076  or ENGL-100  
    This course is a general introduction to the field of forensic science. This course examines the history of field of forensic science and explores various forensic sciences and their relation to presentation of evidence and problems of law. This course introduces the major concepts and areas of specialty within forensic science and the professional requirements for careers in these areas. This course reviews current guidelines for quality assurance/control and certification/accreditation within the field.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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).
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.

French
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.

Geography
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.

Geology
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.

German
  

  • 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.
  

  • GERM-112 Beginning German

    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: GERM-111  or one year of high school German
    This course is a continuation of the study of basic structure of the German language with oral and written practice. Readings and discusssion based on German life and culture.
  

  • GERM-211 Intermediate German I

    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: GERM-112  
    This course covers grammar review conversation and composition. Readings in the history culture and literature of Germany and German speaking areas.
  

  • GERM-212 Intermediate German II

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076  Pre-requisite: GERM-211  
    This course teaches advanced conversation and composition. Oral and/or written individualized reports are required; readings on German history culture and/or literature.

Health
  

  • HEAL-125 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    Provides knowledge of CPR and psychomotor skills practice. Prudent living habits risk factors and signals and survival actions are included. Meets American Heart Association and American Red Cross requirements for certification.
  

  • HEAL-129 Safety and Emergency Response

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    This course provides knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life reduce pain and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until professional medical help arrives. CPR and First Aid Certificate awarded upon successful completion of the course.
  

  • HFPR-100 Introduction to Kinesiology

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
     Pre-requisite: Placement into RDGN-016 (ACSR-016)
    Introduction to Kinesiology is designed to familiarize students to the conceptual models within the study of Kinesiology.  Students will learn about the various sub-disciplines within kinesiology, and professional skills and knowledge necessary for their desired career pathway including; working with others, communication skills, legal and ethical responsibilities, and cultural considerations in the fitness industry, problem solving, decision making, accepting personal responsibility and self mangement.  Topics include: holistic overview of human activity and its study, career clusters, future trends, job skills and demands including problem solving skills, ehtics and liability, professionalism and emplyability skills.  
  

  • HFPR-200 Test and Meassurements

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016). Take HFPR-100. 
    This course is designed to teach students methods for administering and evaluating various exercise-related tests. Students will learn how to gather and analyze data in order to evaluate and assess an individual’s fitness status.  Students will demonstrate their ability to interpret objective information taken from these various tests by utilizing data as a measuring tool to create safe, effective and progressive personal exercise training programs. 
  

  • HFPR-205 Techniques and Application of Health and Fitness Equipment

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016). Take HFPR-100. 
    This course will introduce students to proper resistance, cardiovascular, flexibility and exercise training techniques and assessment.  Instructional methodology and pedagogy strategies will be introduced to facilitate teaching in both one on one and group exercise settings.  Students will explore a variety of Health and Fitness equipment and assessment procedures through practical application, class experiences and evaluation.  Course discussion topics will include: specifice training anatomy, safety techniques and procedures, instructional evaluation, modifications as well as the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) exercise quigelines in preparation for personal training.  
  

  • HFPR-207 Health and Fitness Center Operations

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requistie: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016). Take HFPR-100.
    This course will introduce students to the operational and managerial aspects of fitness facility operations.  Topics will include facility/program marketing, membership issues, budgeting, hiring practices, staffing and program scheduing, facility design, equipment selection, standard operating procedures, and risk management.  Students will be exposed to standard principles and operational guidelines as they relate to the health and fitness industry.  During class, students will also be introcuded to liability concerns, membership/client privacy, and professional responsibilities.  Topics and coursework align with standards and practices outlined by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). 
  

  • HFPR-210 Theory and Application of Health and Fitness

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0. Take HFPR-100.
    This course will introduce students to a wide range of theoretical concepts related tot he Health and Fitness field.  Instructional concepts will include specific methodology associated with coaching and learning styles, motivational strategies, leadership, goals and goal setting, as well as models for behaviorial change.  Students will also explore activity-specific and exercise-specific benefits of physical acitivity, as well as professional standards for human acitivity as it relates to special populations. 
  

  • HFPR-220 Exercise Physiology

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0. HFPR-100 and BIOL-150 or HFPR-100, BIOL-151 and BIOL-152. 
    This course is designed to teach students about the role of physical activity, nutrition, and exercise as it relates to health and disease, and the acute and longer term effects of exercise stress on the human body systems.  Through the practical application of these theoretical concepts, students will learn to safely and effectively formulate appropriate exercise presecriptions to adapt to a variety of different population types. 
  

  • HFPR-290 Health and Fitness Practicum

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0. Take HFPR-210 and HFPR-220. 
    The Health and Fitness Practivum is designed for continued development and practical application of skills learned and developed within the Health and Fitness Professional Program.  Students will utilize conceptual and professional skills by working with clients in one on one and group exercise settings.  These experiences will aid in relating program content to real-life settings and situations, therby strengthening and deepening learning and assisting in the development a network of professional contacts, clientele, and possible mentors.  Students will engage in professional-level work, following industry recommended procedures and guidelines, while relating theory and research to proactice.  Importantly, the course connects students to the professional world of the health and fitness industry and provides opportunities to apply and develop the knowledge and skills acquired through coursework in a real work setting. 

Health Unit Coordinator
  

  • HUC.-100 Health Unit Coordinator Foundations

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076  Pre-requisite: AHLT-102   Co-requisite: HUC.-101  
    Provides basic knowledge and specific skills for the health unit coordinators. Includes topics such as basic transcription of physicians orders vital sign graphing maintenance of patient kardex and medical record.
  

  • HUC.-101 Health Unit Coordinator-Practicum

    Credits 3 / 8 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076   Co-requisite: HUC.-100  Note: Lab days and times subject to change based on facility preceptors work schedule. Coordinators signature required to register in this course.
    For the first 11 weeks practice will take place in the college laboratory. Lab practice includes basic transcription of physicians orders communication skills vital sign graphing nursing kardex and medical record maintenance. During the last four weeks the student will be assigned to a clinical nursing unit in one of the area hospitals. Clinical experience includes observation of and assistance to a Health Unit Coordinator in an area hospital.

History
  

  • HIST-151 World History: Prehistory to 1500 C.E.

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076  
    This course is a study of the historical development of civilization in West Asia and North Africa Europe Sub-Saharan Africa South and East Asia and the Western Hemisphere to 1500 C.E. Emphasizes 1) organization and functions of the states; 2) economic behavior; 3) philosophy religion literature and science; and 4) families women and social structure. Concentration on the human aspect of history and contacts among these centers of civilizations.
  

  • HIST-152 World History: 1500 C.E. To the Present

    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 historical development of civilization in West Asia and North Africa Europe Sub-Saharan Africa South and East Asia and the Western Hemisphere from 1500 C.E. to the present. Emphasis on the integration of the human community and the impact as a result of Western commercial expansion imperialism and technological innovation.
  

  • HIST-154 United States History to 1877

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076  
    This course is the history of the United States from its beginnings through Reconstruction.
  

  • HIST-155 History of United States: 1877 - Present

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076  
    The study of the development of the United States following Reconstruction. Discussion includes the problems of an evolving society and the increasing responsibilities of world leadership.
  

  • HIST-212 History of E Asia to 1600

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 .
    This course will cover the political social and cultural history of China Japan and Korea from antiquity to 1600. This course will emphasize the relationship of human creativity to needs beliefs and values showing how others have understood themselves and how this understanding has shaped our views and conditions today.
  

  • HIST-213 History of E Asia 1600 to Present

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 .
    This course will cover the political social and cultural history of China Japan and Korea from 1600 C.E. to the present. This course will emphasize the relationship of human creativity to needs beliefs and values showing how others have understood themselves and how this understanding has shaped our views and conditions today.
  

  • HIST-220 Oral History

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 .
    This is a course on the methods and practice of oral history. It will introduce oral history by considering the principles of oral history research and interview techniques and the use of oral testimony in creating community histories.
  

  • HIST-254 African American History to 1877

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 .
    The study of the African American experience from African origins to 1877. Pre-16th century African civilizations the Atlantic slave trade the middle passage racial slavery during the colonial and early republic survival strategies of the enslaved and free struggles for freedom equality and social justice during the colonial and post revolutionary periods the abolitionist movement the role of African Americans in the Civil War and Reconstruction. Reading of primary and secondary historical sources critical thinking creative discussion and oral presentation will be required of all students.
  

  • HIST-255 African American History Since 1865

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076  
    The study of the African American experience from the Reconstruction era to today. Reconstruction the rise and fall of Jim Crow African Americans in the Progressive Movement the makings of the New Negro the Great Migration the origins and evolution of the Civil Rights Movement and the struggles over an African American identity from the 1970s to today. Special attention is paid to the migration of African Americans to the urban north and the social-economic situation which they encountered there. Reading of primary and secondary historical sources critical thinking creative discussion and oral presentation will be required of all students.
  

  • HIST-257 History of the Holocaust

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL-100  or successful completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 .
    This course examines the background context and consequences of the Holocaust. Starting with the history of the Jewish people and anti-Semitism in Germany and Eastern Europe the course focuses on the experience of the European Jews as well as the other ethnic cultural and political victims of the Nazi regime in the 1930s and 1940s within the global context of the Second World War.
  

  • HIST-259 History of Mexico

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 .
    The history of Mexico from the Mayans and the Aztecs to the present day. Emphasis on the following periods in the history of Mexico: Pre-Columbian era the Spanish conquest the independence movement the age of Juarez the Mexican Revolution and Mexico since 1945.
  

  • HIST-260 History of Michigan

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076  
    A survey of Michigans history from prehistoric times to the present day. The social economic and political growth of the state will be studied often in relation to the history of the United States.
  

  • HIST-261 United States Labor History

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 .
    An introduction to United States labor history from its beginnings to the present day. This class will study the ethnic and cultural diversity of the American working class and will emphasize the economic social and political contexts in which working people lived. We will evaluate the development and transformation of the unionized and non-unionized workers of the United States. Class race and gender will be significant categories of analysis. Reading of primary and secondary historical sources critical thinking creative discussion and oral presentation will be required of all students.
  

  • HIST-262 American Military History

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL-101 . Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 .
    This course surveys the military experiences of U.S. from the colonial period to the present. In addition to studying strategy tactics and weapons issues such as the social composition of the armed forces the influence of new technologies on warfare the tension between professional and citizen soldiers popular attitudes toward war and the military and the effects of war on American society will be explored.
  

  • HIST-263 History of Women in the United States

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or successful completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 
    This course will examine the social economic and political history of women in the United States from its beginnings up to the present. It will explore how the daily lives legal rights educational and occupational opportunities and social position of women has changed over time.
  

  • HIST-264 Medieval Europe

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 .
    This course introduces the political social cultural and intellectual history of Europe from the decline of the western Roman Empire to the dawn of the Italian Renaissance.
  

  • HIST-265 American Indian History

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Placement into RDNG-030  or completion of RDNG-016  is required.
    This course is an overview of American Indian History from indigenous origins to the present focusing on the longstanding and ongoing struggles of Americas first peoples to preserve their cultural identities economic independence and political sovereignties. Native strategies for survival in the face of European conquests are highlighted. Students will read primary source documents on all eras of American Indian history analyzing historical evidence firsthand.
  

  • HIST-266 History of the Modern Middle East

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL 100   (ACSR-100) or successful completion of RDNG 030   or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT.
    This class is an introduction to the social, economic, and political history of the Middle East and North Africa from the late Ottoman Empire to the present. This class examines the impact of imperialism, World War I, nationalism, authoritarianism, and the Arab-Israeli conflict in the late 19th and 20th centuries in light of the problems of global modernity, as well as the more recent phenomena of Islamic fundamentalism and the “Arab Spring” uprisings.

Honors
  

  • HONS-250 Social Diversity & Civic Engagement

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Note: This course is reserved for Honors students and by permission of Honors Coordinator. Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Optional Co-requisite: HONS-251 .
    A growing expectation for todays college graduate is the ability to work effectively in a diverse environment. This course focuses on human relations skill (e.g. valuing diversity) essential for collaborating with others in socially diverse teams groups and communities. Students will also explore how various dimensions of diversity can bring about personal and social barriers (e.g. biases sterotypes) that influence the quality of human relationships. Students will apply their academic learning by completing 45 hours of community service.
  

  • HONS-251 Social Diversity & Civic Engagement Lab

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Note: This course reserved for Honors students or by permission of Honors Coordinator. Co-requisite: HONS-250 .
    Alternative Breaks have emerged as a popular form of service learining at colleges and universities. Students who enroll in this service learning lab must complete two Alternative Break weekends during Fall Semester or a weeklong Alternative Spring Break during Winter Semester. Completion of the curriculum-based Alternative Break(s) also fulfills the community service requirement for HONS-250 .

Human Relations
  

  • HREL-102 Leadership and Group Techniques

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    Developing leadership skills through experiential learning in a small group setting emphasizing small-group process. Opportunities to experience and/or lead small groups to prepare students to facilitate group interaction. Readings and the use of media and roleplaying are included.

International Business
  

  • INTL-101 Introduction to International Business

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) is required
    This course provides the student with international business terminology and information about the growth of international trade reasons for international trade barriers to international trade trade policies monetary denominations government departments and resources and exports and imports.
  

  • INTL-130 Intro International Transportation/Dist

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: INTL-101 . Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) is required.
    The course provides the student with an introduction to the various methods of transportation and distribution affecting the import and export of products and services. Discussion will include trade documents regulatory agencies freight forwarders ocean shipping air shipping containers and duties.
  

  • INTL-140 Pacific Rim Business Opportunities

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: INTL-101 . Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) is required.
    This course will survey Pacific Rim business opportunities with emphasis on historical cultural and religious differences as well as protocol.
  

  • INTL-150 Cross Cultural Business Issues

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: INTL-101 . Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) is required.
    This course provides the student the opportunity to analyze the impact of local customs and protocols of potential international business opportunities.
  

  • INTL-260 International Marketing

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite:INTL-101  or MKTG-150 . Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) is required.
    This course identifies the impact of language problems customs and religious influences import and export procedure tourism finance and pricing packaging and distribution transportation documents and research on international marketing opportunities.
  

  • INTL-270 International Management/Legal Issues

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite:INTL-101  and MGMT-181 . Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) is required.
    This course identifies legal issues which influence international management of international business transactions. Students will consider differences in world legal systems discuss sovereignty immunity treaties customs import and export controls commercial transactions and contract enforcement.
  

  • INTL-290 International Busn Internship/Externship

    Credits 12 / 12 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: INTL-101 ; Successfully completed 12 credits of International Business courses with a minimum overall 2.5 GPA. Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016  is required.
    This course allows the student the opportunity to practice the international business classroom theories and employment skills at an International organization in a foreign country. On-the-job work experience and performance appraisal evaluations measure the practical application of individual and group projects. The student may be provided a stipend. The business co-op coordinators will help the student to secure employment. The student should work a minimum of 320 hours at the international organization in the foreign country. Option of this course or BUSN-280 Business Co-Op/Internship/Externship .

Japanese
  

  • JAPA-111 Beginning Japanese

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076  
    Basic structure of the Japanese language with oral and written practice. Emphasis on pronunciation with particular attention to sentence structure and how the language relates to Japanese culture.
  

  • JAPA-112 Beginning Japanese 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: JAPA 111  
    Continuation of the basic structure of Japanese. Emphasis on vocabulary and learning to write katakana and hiranga and some kanji. Converse with others in class.
  

  • JAPA-211 Intermediate Japanese

    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: JAPA-112  
    Intermediate Japanese emphasis on the reading and writing of Japanese phonectic characters (Katakana and Hiragana). Also Kanji (Chinese characters) will be introduced. The study of grammar and sentence structure will continue. Students will be required to converse in Japanese.
  

  • JAPA-212 Intermediate Japanese 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: Successful completion of JAPA-211  
    An intermediate course in Japanese with emphasis on more advanced reading writing of Japanese phonetic characters (Katakana and Hiragana) and kanji building. The study of grammar and sentence structure will continue. Students will be required to speak in Japanese.
 

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