Concurrent Enrollment
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ACCT 1110, Financial Accounting I
Credit Hours: 3.0
An introduction to the concepts and methods underlying the preparation of financial statements using generally accepted accounting principles. Topics covered include the accounting cycle, cash and inventories.
ACCT 1120, Financial Accounting II
Credit Hours: 3.0
Prereq: ACCT 1110. A continuation of concepts and methods used in the preparation of financial statements using generally accepted accounting principles. Topics covered include receivables, plant and equipment, liabilities, and business entities.
AR 1100, Automotive Refinishing
Credit Hours: 5.0
Prereq: Concurrent with AR 1111. A course in the preparation and application of base and top coats on damaged vehicles for finish coating.
AR 1111, Refinishing Skill Development
Credit Hours: 7.0
Prereq: Concurrent with AR 1100. Skill development of surface prep and painting competencies. Lab class covers ASE task requirements.
ARCH 1100, Intro. to Arch. Drawing
Credit Hours 3.0
Students will learn to design and produce architectural drawings used in residential projects. Practical hand drafting skills in the production of floor plans, sections, details, elevations and schedules.
ARCH 1130, Basic Drawing
Credit Hours: 3.0
Practical skills in the fundamentals of drawing and freehand sketching. Graphic media such as pencil, pen, charcoal and ink will be explored. Instruction will focus on the use of light, shadow, texture, contour and form.
ARCH 1310, Intro. to AutoCAD
Credit Hours: 3.0
Prereq: Computer literacy or instructor’s approval. Students gain the practical knowledge in the use of AutoCAD that is essential in producing architectural drawings. This course includes hands-on applications. Simple drawings will be produced.
ARCH 1350, Computer Graphics
Credit Hours: 3.0
Prereq: Computer Literacy or instructor’s approval. Studies include the manipulation of scanned and digital images, desktop publishing, digital presentations and web page designs. Various computer software will be used to promote the ideas and designs of architects and designers.
ART 1010, Exploring Art (FA)
Credit Hours: 3.0
This course is a glimpse into the world of art for the non-art major. There will be some non-judgmental, hands-on producing of art. Some reading and writing will be required.
ART 1020, Intro to Drawing (non-maj)(FA)
Credit Hours: 3.0
An introductory drawing course for non-majors. Line, shape, perspective and light logic will be discussed. Using these techniques, students will develop their drawing skills. Some reading and writing will be required.
ART 1060, Hist/Art Lettering/Calig.(FA)
Credit Hours: 3.0
A study of the development of lettering throughout history. Several historic alphabets are studied & written. Various writing fluids & papers are explored. An introduction to bookmaking is part of this course. (Extra cost for supplies.)
ART 1120, Design
Credit Hours: 3.0
Students will be introduced to the basic principles (balance, rhythm, emphasis, unity) and elements (line, shape, texture, space, size, value, color) of design. All VAD majors are required to take this class.
ART 1135, Printing Fundamentals (Ofset)
Credit Hours: 3.0
This is a hands-on class in which students will produce actual printed items. Printing history, printing processes, terminology, art preparation, photo reproduction, prepress, bindery, paper, inks and related items will be covered.
ART 1240, Screen Printing
Credit Hours: 3.0
Students will create designs that they will prepare and print using a direct emulsion stencil. They will learn screen preparation and stencil application. Most projects will be printed on paper.
ART 1310, Photography I
Credit Hours 4.0
Pre Req: Students in the high schools must take a basic photo class before they take ART 1310 unless ART 1310 is offered as a separate year long class. Discussion and operation of film and digital SLR cameras, along with film and digital lab techniques. Fully adjustable digital or film SLR camera and other photo equipment required.
ART 1530, Beginning Painting-Watercolor
Credit Hours: 3.0
This course will focus on the introduction and exploration of watercolor techniques. Composition and design will be discussed. The subject matter will include still life and occasional outdoor studies.
ART 1540, Beginning Painting-Oil
Credit Hours: 3.0
This course will focus on the introduction and exploration of oil painting techniques. Composition and design will be discussed. The subject matter will include still life and occasional outdoor studies.
ART 1600, Beginning Pottery
Credit Hours: 3.0
This course is an introduction to the use of the potter’s wheel. Beginning students become familiar with terms, tools and techniques used to create functional objects with the potter’s wheel.
ART 1800, Digital Media Essentials
Credit Hours: 4.0
Intro to software & hardware used to create multimedia productions. Hands on experience using hardware, software to create 2D/3D graphics, sound, animation, & video. Discussion of the multimedia market, copyright, & ethics in mass media.
ART 2440, Web Site Design
Credit Hours: 3.0
Prereq: ART/COMM/EBT 1800. Students learn the knowledge and skills needed to build and manage professional web sites using Dreamweaver & Fireworks. Students create interactive web sites, graphics, animation, and advanced styling using HTML, CSS, & JavaScript.
ART 2980, Special Topics in Multimedia
Credit Hours: 1.0-6.0
Prereq: Instructor Approval. This course allows Multimedia majors to learn special skills or techniques, hone specific skills, learn new software or explore special topics in a classroom setting.
AUTO 1110, Auto Electrical & Electronics
Credit Hours: 2.0
Prereq: Concurrent with AUTO 1111. Entry auto. Teaches relationships of electricity and electronics as it relates to automobiles. Covers OHM’s law, lighting systems, starting, charging, & semi-conductors. Builds foundation for ignition and fuel systems.
AUTO 1111, Auto Elec. & Electronics Lab
Credit Hours: 4.0
Prereq: Concurrent with AUTO 1110. Teaches diagnostic/repair procedures involved in electrical/electronic systems, & practical applications for OHM’s law Hands-on diag/repair of charging, starting, lighting electronic accessories & supplemental restraint systems.
Credit Hours: 5.0
Students will receive an overview of a building, from start to finish. Students will learn materials, tools & practices used in the construction industry. Topics include framing, concrete, finish work, cabinets, & construction management.
BCCM 1040, Beginning Structural Construction
Credit Hours: 3.5
Prereq: Concurrent with BCCM 1060. A hands-on course for students wh ohave little/no concrete or framing carpentry experience. Beginning with a freshly excavated hole, students will form and place the footings and foundation and frame the entire structure.
BCCM 1060 Beginning Structural Theory
Credit Hours: 1.0
Prereq: Concurrent with BCCM 1040. Theory of building a structure. Discussion of materials for construction, construction methods and procedures and applicable building codes for basic structures. Addresses footing, foundation and framing carpentry.
BCCM 1100, Construction Math (QS)
Credit Hours: 5.0
This is a course in mathematical operations and their practical application tosolving trade problems. Percents, decimals, fractions, powers and triangletrigonometry will be used for calculations of areas, volumes and sizes.
BCCM 1140, Interior Finishes Lab
Credit Hours: 3.5
Prereq: Concurrent with BCCM 1160. Hands-on course for students with little/no interior finish experience. Students work on a project house installing doors, casing, base and shelving.
BCCM 1160, Beginning Interior Finishes Theory
Credit Hours: 1.0
Prereq: Concurrent with BCCM 1140. The course introduces students with little or no experience with interior finishes to materials of construction, construction methods and procedures, and trends in current market.
BCCM 1200, Personal Projects
Credit Hours: 7.0
This course will allow students to plan a special project in an area of personal interest. Students will use the shop & tools of the trade to build projects of their own design. Safety is taught along with the correct use of equipment.
BCCM 1210, Beginning Woods & Millwork Theory
Credit Hours: 1.0
Prereq: Recommended concurrent with BCCM 1215. Introduction to the basic principles of woodworking theory. Equipment safety, project design& hardware selection, cut-listing, cut-out, assembly & finish techniques specific to classroom project. Hands-on application of skills learned.
BCCM 1240, Beginning Cabinetmaking
Credit Hours: 3.5
Prereq: Concurrent with BCCM 1260. Hands-on course for students with little/no cabinetmaking experience. Students are taught the safe operation of typical shop equipment. Students participate in building custom cabinets for the current project home.
BCCM 1260, Beginning Cabinet Theory
Credit Hours: 1.0
Prereq: Concurrent with BCCM 1240. For students with little/no cabinetmaking experience, introduction to the materials, layout, tools and construction techniques used in modern cabinetmaking. Students will assist in designing cabinets for current project home.
BIOL 1010, Intro to Biology (BS)
Credit Hours: 4.0
Prereq: Concurrent with BIOL 1015. For non-science majors. A survey of living diversity from bacteria to plants and animals. Introduces cell structure and physiology, inheritance, evolution, and classification. Concurrent enrollment in the lab (BIOL 1015) is required.
BIOL 1015, Intro to Biology Lab (BS)
Credit Hours: 0
Prereq: Concurrent with BIOL 1010. Required as lab portion of BIOL 1010. Important aspects of plant biology are illustrated. Laboratory study, experimentation, and analysis illustrating important biological principles. One laboratory session per week.
BIOL 1110, Intro to Human Anat/Phys (BS)
Credit Hours: 3.0
For non-science majors. Introduction to the human body. The structure, function, and organization of the major organ systems are examined at several levels. This class does not meet the prerequisite requirement for any biology class.
BIOL 1610, College Biology I (BS)
Credit Hours: 4.0
Prereq: Must be taken with BIOL 1615. Placement required: a grade of C or better in MATH 0990 or equivalent CPT/ACT score AND a grade of C or better in RDG 0990 or equivalent CPT/ACT score. For Biology/Science majors and Health Science majors. May be used as a prerequisite for any biology class. Content: biological chemistry, cell structure, metabolism, genetics, evolution, and diversity. Three hours of lecture per week with additional lab component (BIOL 1615) required.
BIOL 1615, College Biology I Lab (BS)
Credit Hours: 0
Prereq: Must be taken with BIOL 1610. Placement required: a grade of C or better in MATH 0990 or equivalent CPT/ACT score AND a grade of C or better in RDG 0990 or equivalent CPT/ACT score. Required lab component with BIOL 1610 College Biology I.
BIOL 2020, Cell Biology
Credit Hours: 4.0
Prereq: BIOL 1610/1625 (C grade or better), concurrent with BIOL 2025. For biology/science majors. Topics covered include cell division, organelle structure and function, gene expression, cytoskeleton, and extracellular matrix. Concurrent enrollment in the lab (BIOL 2025) is required.
BIOL 2025, Cell Biology Lab
Credit Hours: 0
Prereq: BIOL 1610/1625(C grade or better), concurrent with BIOL 2020. Lab required with BIOL 2020. Introduction to some of the basic lab techniques in modern cell biology. Lab activities include: microscopy, cell fractionation and analysis of cellular components. One lab session per week.
BIOL 2030, Genetics
Credit Hours: 4.0
Prereq: BIOL 1610/1625 (C grade or better), CHEM 1210, concurrent with BIOL 2035. For biology/science majors. An introduction to the principles of genetics. Topics include: transmission (Mendelian), molecular, and population genetics. Concurrent enrollment in the lab (BIOL 2035) is required.
BIOL 2035, Genetics Lab
Credit Hours: 0
Prereq: BIOL 1610/1625 (C grade or better), CHEM 1210, concurrent with BIOL 2030. Lab required with BIOL 2030. Hands-on and computer-simulated laboratory investigations of genetic processes. Lab emphasizes data analysis and complements information learned in the lecture. One laboratory session per week.
BIOL 2320, Human Anatomy
Credit Hours: 4.0
Prereq: BIOL 1610 (C grade or better), concurrent with BIOL 2325. For HS and biology/science majors. Intro to the structure of the human body using a systemic approach. Structural relationships are evaluated by macro and micro-analysis. Three hours of lecture per week and additional lab component (BIOL 2325) required.
BIOL 2325, Human Anatomy Lab
Credit Hours: 0
Prereq: BIOL 1610 (C grade or better) with BIOL 2320. Required as portion of BIOL 2320. Hands-on evaluation of anatomical structures using microscopes and dissection. Human cadavers, histology slides & human/animal body parts are used as study materials. One laboratory session per week.
BTEC 1010, Fund/Biotechnology I
Credit Hours: 3.0
Career exploration in biotechnology; emphasis on central dogma of biology, DNA techniques, applications in biotech, and bioethics. Topics include forensics and human cloning. Lab work will be included in this course.
BTEC 1020, Fund/Biotechnology II
Credit Hours: 3.0
Prereq: BTEC 1010. Emphasis on the nature of proteins and various techniques used to purify and analyze. Presentation of industry standards; including good manufacturing and lab practices, quality control, assurance and validation.
BTEC 1030, Biotechnology Seminar I
Credit Hours: 2.0
Critical reading of scientific literature; scientific oral and written skills; web-based curriculum will be used to explore the “Nature of Science” or how the process of scientific experimentation evolves. Students analyze communication situations, develop effective arguments, use appropriate business styles and forms, and design presentations, often as teams.
BTEC 1060, Nucleic Acid/Protein Biotech
Credit Hours: 2.0
Prereq: BTEC 1010 and BIOL 1610. The chemistry of DNA, RNA and proteins will be the foundation for learning about the biological structure, function and analysis of these macromolecules.
BTEC 2010, DNA Manipulation/Analysis
Credit Hours: 4.0
Prereq: BTEC 1010 and BIOL 1610. Mastery of lab skills relevant to DNA technology; including recombinant DNA cloning, DNA gel electrophoresis, polymerase chain reaction and DNA mutagenesis. Cutting-edge techniques such as DNA micro arrays will be explored.
BTEC 2020, Protein Separation/Analysis
Credit Hours: 4.0
Prereq: BTEC 1020 and BTEC 1060. Emphasis on protein production, purification and analysis. Includes polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, chromatography, two-hybrid analysis, western blot, ELISA’S, and FPLC. Proteomics will be discussed.
BUS 1050, Foundations of Business (ID)
Credit Hours: 3.0
Prereq: It is strongly recommended that this class be taken after (or concurrent with) ENGL 1010 or that the students have compatible writing skills. Historical, sociological and philosophical overview of the fundamental aspects of business. Topics: business in a world of change, socioeconomics, the human factor and ethics in the workplace and social responsibility in a global market.
CHEF 1110, Sanitation
Credit Hours: 3.0
This is an introduction to environmental sanitation and hazardous analysis critical control point-based food safety practices. Attention is focused on prevention of food-borne illness.
CHEF 1120, Introduction to Food Service
Credit Hours: 3.0
An overview of the food service industry both past and present. Organizational structure and various types of food service establishments are studied. Current and future trends in the food industry are examined and discussed.
CHEF 2520, Nutrition
Credit Hours: 3.0
In this course, students learn about basic nutrients, food labeling, current issues in nutrition, and the application of nutritional principles to menu development.
CHEM 1010, Intro to Chemistry (PS)
Credit Hours: 3.0
Survey of general chemistry: structure, composition, properties and chemical transformations. This course may be taught with a service-learning component. Check course schedule for details.
CHEM 1110, Elementary Chemistry
Credit Hours: 4.0
Prereq: MATH 1010 or equivalent, concurrent w/CHEM 1115. Introductory course in general inorganic and organic chemistry of hydrocarbons of functional groups. For health science students and other non-chemistry majors.
CHEM 1115, Elementary Chemistry Lab
Credit Hours: 1.0
Prereq: Concurrent with CHEM 1110. Graded laboratory taken concurrently with CHEM 1110.
CHEM 1120, Elementary Bioorganic Chemisty
Credit Hours: 4.0
Prereq: CHEM 1110, concurrent with CHEM 1125. Introductory organic chemistry of heteroatom functional groups and introductory biochemistry. Primarily for health science students and other non-chemistry majors.
CHEM 1125, Elementary Bioorganic Chemistry Lab
Credit Hours: 1.0
Prereq: concurrent with CHEM 1120. Graded laboratory taken concurrently with CHEM 1120.
CHEM 1210, General Chemistry I
Credit Hours: 4.0
Prereq: MATH 1050 w/C or better, concurrent with CHEM 1215. Fundamentals of inorganic chemistry. Atomic structure chemical bonding, chemical reactions, solution chemistry, stoichiometry, periodic table, thermochemistry, kinetics, gases, and kinetic molecular theory will be covered.
CHEM 1215, General Chemistry Lab I
Credit Hours: 1.0
Prereq: Concurrent with CHEM 1210. Graded laboratory taken concurrently with CHEM 1210.
CHEM 1220, General Chemistry II
Credit Hours: 4.0
Prereq: CHEM 1210, concurrent with CHEM 1225. Chemical kinetics, equilibria, acids and bases, entropy and free energy, precipitation reactions, electrochemistry, main group chemistry, nuclear chemistry, metallic bonding theories, hybridization, intro to organic chemistry
CHEM 1225, General Chemistry Lab II
Credit Hours: 1.0
Prereq: Concurrent with CHEM 1220. Graded lab taken concurrently with CHEM 1220.
CIS 1020, Computer Essentials (CL)
Credit Hours: 3.0
A hands-on introduction to problem solving using Computer tools. Basic hardware and Office software products topics are discussed.
CJ 1010, Criminal Justice
Credit Hours: 3.0
This course covers the purpose, function and history of the agencies in our criminal justice system, the Police, Courts, and Corrections.
CJ 1330, Criminal Law
Credit Hours: 3.0
Prereq: CJ 1010. Examines crimes, defenses, and the historical origins and functions of criminal law in our society. Included are criminal trial, pre and post-trial motions and the law enforcement officer as a witness & tactics of defendants.
CJ 2540, Careers in Law Enforcement
Credit Hours: 3.0
Prereq: CJ 1010. This course provides an insight into the workings and hiring practices of various law enforcement agencies such as ATF, DEA, FBI, and local, county, and state police agencies. Also available is access to law enforcement guest lectures.
COMM 1010, Elements of Efffective Comm (CM, IN)
Credit Hours: 3.0
Com principles & practice applied in dyadic, group, written, electronic, &oral presentation assignments. Listening, perception, verbal clarity, nonverbals, diversity, conflict mgmt & interviewing in workplace and interpersonal settings.
COMM 1020, Prin/Public Speaking (CM, IN)
Credit Hours: 3.0
Preparing and delivering speeches for civic and professional occasions. Basic theory & skills practice, including audience analysis, anxiety mgt, critical listening, supporting claims with evidence, persuasion, motivation, delivery.
COMM 2200, Broadcast Prod and Performance
Credit Hours: 4.0
Prereq: Concurrent with COMM 2205. Development of basic performance and production skills for television, using individual and group assignments.
COMM 2205, Broadcast Production Lab
Credit Hours: 1.0
Prereq: Concurrent with COMM 2200. Hands-on component to the study of television production, using the student television video facility.
CS 1400, Fundamentals of Programing
Credit Hours: 3.0
Prereq: Computer Literacy. Introduction to problem solving, UML, programming, and computer hardware (basic architecture, numbering systems, data representation). Includes programming exercises in a contemporary object-oriented language.
CS 1410 Object-Oriented Programing
Credit Hours: 4.0
Prereq: CS 1400. OO concepts, including classes, encapsulation, inheritance, objects, data abstraction and polymorphism will be covered. Also, data types, control structures, methods and arrays. Algorithms will be implemented in programming exercises.
DST 1040, Safety/Basic Diesel Theory
Credit Hours: 1.0
Prereq: Concurrent with DST 1050. Instruction in the theory of work place safety, operation, parts nomenclature of both 2- and 4-cycle engines, use of measuring devices and fastener types. Combustion systems and engine subassemblies will be covered.
DST 1050, Safety/Basic Diesel Lab
Credit Hours: 2.0
Prereq: Concurrent with DST 1040. Practical experience in disassembly, inspection and reassembly of both two- and four-cycle engines; sub- assemblies for different engine systems; running and tuning- up engines from different manufacturers.
DST 1060, Safety/Basic Eng Perform Theory
Credit Hours: 1.0
Prereq: Concurrent with DST 1070. Instruction in safety, trouble-shooting, and repair maintenance. It includes parts nomenclature of both 2-cycle and 4-cycle engines, hydro mechanical fuel-injection system operation, and maintenance of these systems.
DST 1070, Safety/Basic Eng. Perform. Lab
Credit Hours: 2.0
Prereq: Concurrent with DST 1060. Practical experience in disassembly, inspection, reassembly of both two- and four-cycle diesel engines. Subassembly’s for different engine systems will also be covered, as well as troubleshooting engine performance problems.
ECON 1010, Economics as Soc. Science (SS)
Credit Hours: 3.0
Studies the role of economics in understanding social problems. It is designed as a general information course for all individuals despite major, and satisfies the social science component of general education.
ECON 1740, Economic History of U.S. (AI)
Credit Hours: 3.0
Studies historical foundation of American economic growth and development from the colonial period to the present. Institutional and structural changes and processes of growth in the American economy are explored.
EDDT 1010, Technical Drafting I
Credit Hours: 3.0
Lab practice in board drafting techniques, use of drafting tools, lettering, geometric construction, orthographic & isometric sketching, projection techniques, section views, & dimensioning standards in both tech. & arch. disciplines.
EDDT 1040, Introduction to AutoCAD
Credit Hours: 3.0
Basic skills using AutoCad for drawing applications are taught. The course includes: draw and modify commands, geometric construction, dimensions, templates, blocks and libraries, hatching, layers, scales, and plotting.
EDDT 1420, Basic MicroStation
Credit Hours: 2.0
This course teaches drafting skills using MicroStation CAD software and includes: geometric construction, drawing and modification commands, dimensioning, cell libraries, plots, working units, patterning, seed files, and reference files.
EDU 1010, Orientation to Education
Credit Hours: 3.0
Teaching as a career; challenges and rewards; history; philosophies; social issues; legal issues; job availability; and governance. Preparation for acceptance into a teacher education program. Field experience required.
ELI 1110, Electricity I A
Credit Hours: 5.0
Prereq: CPT 54 in Algebra or ELI 1470 with C or better. Electrical materials and devices, safety on the job site and handling of tools and equipment. Math for electricians and electrical code including definitions and basic direct current fundamentals.
EIT 1210 D C Electrical Fundamentals
Credit Hours: 3
Prereq: EIT 1110 or equivalent with a C grade or better, OR concurrent with EIT 1110. MATH 1050 for AS. DC circuit fundamentals, component characteristics, analysis, formulas, and theory. Lab and lecture combination to apply theory concepts and learn practical aspects of DC. Circuit construction, measurements, and troubleshooting.
ENGL 1010, Intro to Writing (EN)
Credit Hours: 3.0
Prereq: WRTG 0990 w/C or better, equivalent or placement. Development of critical literacies-reading, writing and thinking-using methods of knowledge-making. Promotes awareness of rhetorical strategies as they apply to a variety of socio-cultural contexts.
ENGT 1100, Principles of Engineering Tech
Credit Hours: 2.0
Prereq: CIS 1020. Provides an overview of engineering technology. Students develop problem-solving skills by tackling real-world problems and address the emerging consequences of technological change through theory & practical hands-on experience.
ENGT 1600, Intro to Eng. Tech. Design
Credit Hours: 3.0
Prereq: ENGT 1100. Emphasizes the development of design. Students use computer software to produce, analyze and evaluate models, study the design concepts of form and function, and translate conceptual design into reproducible products.
ENGT 1800, Intro to Comp Integrated Manuf
Credit Hours: 3.0
Prereq: ENGT 1600. An introduction to Computer Integrated Manufacturing. Topics of study include comptuer modeling, CNC machining, robotics, and computer integrated manufacturing systems. Students will be involved in extensive hands-on projects.
ENGT 2600, Engr Tech Design and Develop
Credit Hours: 3.0
Prereq: ENGT 1600. Provides students with a hands-on opportunity to take a design project from concept development, through research, solution, process documentation, prototype development and testing, and final presentation.
FHS 0010 Intro to Early Childhood Education Lab
Credit Hours: 0
Prereq: Concurrent with FHS 2600. A lab experience in which students complete two hours per week of supervised interaction with children in the Eccles Lab School.
FHS 1500, Human Development/Lifespan
Credit Hours: 3.0
Fundamentals of growth and development from preconception to old age and death are explored. The domains of physical, cognitive, and social-emotional growth for each age in the life cycle are explored in a variety of contexts.
FHS 2400, Marriage and Family Relations (ID)
Credit Hours: 3.0
Introduction to marriage and the family. Personality, interpersonal relations and society are examined within the context of the family life cycle. Emphasis is placed on the impact of societal and personal choices on the family.
FHS 2600, Intro. to Early Childhood Ed.
Credit Hours: 3.0
Prereq: Students must have access to supervised lab experience. An introduction to the field of Early Childhood Education. The basics for shaping curriculum for young children are introduced. Observation and participation in a supervised lab experience (FHS 0010) is a key element of the course.
FIN 1050, Personal Finance (ID)
Credit Hours: 3.0
Study of financial skills essential for economic success. Subjects: Financial planning, fin. services, income taxes, consumer buying, insurance, retirement planning & estate planning.
FIN 1210, Principles of Banking
Credit Hours: 2.0
Evolution of American banking; deposit, credit & payment functions; loans & investment; liquidity, safety & income; bank language, documents, accounting & pricing; regulation & examination; personnel, marketing & security; trust services.
FIN 2000, Finance and CO-OP Education
Credit Hours: 1.0-3.0
Prereq: 2.0 GPA with 20 hours/week study-related work. This is supervised work experience in business, industrial, or governmental environment related to the program major. Credit is awarded for completion of specific new learning objectives related to the job and program major.
FLM 1030, Intro to Film Technology
Credit Hours: 2.0
An intensive workshop experience in which students, crewing in their area of specialization, complete the shooting and post-production of projects up to 30 minutes in length. Required of all Film majors.
FLM 1040, Basic Production/Film Technicians
Credit Hours: 2.0
Prereq: Concurrent with FLM 1041. A comprehensive intro. to basic film production techniques & equipment. Proper procedures explained for use of cameras, lenses, film stocks, lights, mics, tape recorders, editors, & other equip. Required of all Film majors.
FLM 1041, Introduction to Production for Film Lab
Credit Hours: 2.0
Prereq: Concurrent with FLM 1040. This lab course allows continued development of production projects, utilizing principles previously learned in all other film classes.
FRN 1010 Beginning French I
Credit Hours: 5
First in a series of four courses which focus on listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture. Major objective of the first year is to develop functional language ability in survival and social situations. Lab attendance required.
FRN 1020 Beginning French II (LN)
Credit Hours: 5
Prereq: FRN 1010 or instructor’s approval. Second in a series of four courses which focus on listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture. Major objective of the first year is to develop functional language ability
in survival and social situations. Lab attendance required.
GEO 1010, Intro to Geology (PS)
Credit Hours: 3.0
An introduction to the processes and materials that shape the earth. It includes mineral identification, map reading, deposition, volcanism, earthquakes, and continental drift.
GER 1010, Beginning German I
Credit Hours: 5.0
First in a series of four courses which focus on listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture. Major objective of the first year is to develop functional language ability in the German culture. Lab attendance is required.
GER 1020, Beginning German II (LN)
Credit Hours: 5.0
Prereq: GER 1010 or instructor’s approval. Second in a series of four courses which focus on listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture. Major objective of the first year is to develop functional language ability in the German culture. Lab attendance is required.
HLTH 1020, Foundations of Nutrition
Credit Hours: 3.0
Introduces and applies basic nutrition concepts. Fundamentals of human nutrition and its applications to a healthier lifestyle. Evaluation and assessment of nutrition issues which includes preventing nutrition-related diseases.
HLTH 1200, First Aid and Safety
Credit Hours: 3.0
Course follows American Red Cross Responding to Emergency guidelines and leads to first aid and CPR certification.
HLTH 1250, Stress Management
Credit Hours: 2.0
Covers ways to help minimize effects of stress. Includes techniques of prevention, perception and intervention. Also provides relaxation techniques, personality profiles, goal setting, communication, time management and imagery skills..
HLTH 1500, Lifetime Wellness/Fitness (ID)
Credit Hours: 3.0
Students become active participants responsible for achieving a higher level of wellness in the physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual areas of their lives. An interdisciplinary, service learning course.
HUMA 1100, Intro to Humanities (HU)
Credit Hours: 3.0
Course thematically investigates the fundamental and perennial questions of humankind and how human beings relate through culture to their political, religious, social, intellectual, economic, and geographic environments.
INTD 1010 I ntro. to Interior Design
Credit Hours 3.0
A broad overview of the principles of interior design, furniture selection, accessories, lighting, fabrics and architectural finishes.
MA 1100, Medical Terminology
Credit Hours: 2.0
Course uses videos, supplemented lecture & covers over 350 medical word roots, suffixes, prefixes. Emphasis placed on pronunciation, spelling, proper usage of medical terminology. Medical abbreviations are also introduced.
MATH 1010, Intermediate Algebra (QS)
Credit Hours: 4.0
Prereq: MATH 0990 with C or appropriate CPT score. Linear and quadratic equations; inequities; polynominals; rational expressions; radicals; negative and rational exponents; complex numbers; linear systems; introduction to functions; logarithms; and exponential functions.
MATH 1040, Intro to Statistics (QL)
Credit Hours: 3.0
Prereq: MATH 1010 with C or appropriate CPT score. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Emphasis on sampling design; descriptive statistics; linear regression & correlation; probability; sampling distributions; hypothesis testing and confidence intervals.
MATH 1050, College Algebra (QL)
Credit Hours: 4.0
Prereq: MATH 1010 with C or appropriate CPT score. College Algebra satisfies quantitative literacy requirements for students planning to take calculus. Topics: polynominal, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions; matrices; conics; sequences and series; and mathematical induction. Cetain sections taught using service-learning.
MATH 1060, Trigonometry
Credit Hours: 3.0
Prereq: MATH 1050 with C or appropriate CPT score. Trigonometric functions and their graphs developed using circular and triangular methods including inverses; polar coordinates; and an introduction to vectors.
MATH 1210, Calculus I
Credit Hours: 4.0
Prereq: MATH 1060 with a C or above. Topics include: limits; derivatives of algebraic and transcendental functions; applications of differentiation. Integration is introduced with the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and the technique of substitution.
MET 1010, Intro to Meteorology (PS)
Credit Hours: 3.0
Meteorology introduces the characteristics and dynamics of the atmosphere and their daily application. Food, clothing, shelter, economics, & recreational activities are representative samplings of human activities affected by climate.
MGT 1100, Small Business Management
Credit Hours: 3.0
Meet needs of ATE programs in Small Business Management. Educates students in Vocational programs about small business management/ownership fundamentals. Curriculum learning will be industry specific.
MGT 1600, Management Essentials
Credit Hours: 3.0
Focus on management essentials for entry-level managers. Emphasis on management concepts and functions, also motivation, leadership, team building. Includes casework, presentations, group work and exams.
MKTG 1010, Customer Service Tech. (HR)
Credit Hours: 2.0
This course studies the basic service skills in business. It looks at the management of conflict, stress, professionalism, time management, and telephone usage. It deals with internal & external customer service concepts.
MKTG 1030, Introduction To Marketing
Credit Hours: 3.0
Students receive a basic understanding of marketing principles and consumer-to-business relationships that influence consumer behavior. This course may be taught with a service-learning component.
MKTG 1070, Promotion
Credit Hours: 3.0
Concentration on the promotional mix of advertising, publicity, personal selling and sales promotion. Creativity, planning, and budgeting skills are established through development of a promotional campaign.
MKTG 1090, Retail Management
Credit Hours: 3.0
Research of retail businesses will allow students to apply retail concepts of merchandise management, assortment, pricing, visuals, etc. Presentation of the accumulated research will further strengthen understanding of concepts.
MKTG 1480 Sales
Credit Hours: 3.0
Emphasis is placed on pre-approach, needs, benefits, objections and
closes. Students experience basic techniques through participation in a
series of simulated sales calls.
MKTG 1900, Special Projects (DEX)
Credit Hours: 2.0
Students apply marketing management techniques and strategies to a variety of projects and activities. Four basic objectives: vocational understanding, leadership development, civic consciousness and social intelligence.
MKTG 2000, Marketing CO-OP Education
Credit Hours: 1.0-3.0
Prereq: Sophomore status and instructor’s approval. Students use in-class and on-the-job training for college credit and a regular salary. This is program-related work in the major field. Credit is awarded for completion of specific learning objectives in the program major.
MLS 1010, Introduction to Leadership I
Credit Hours: 2.0
Acquaints students with leadership, management, and life skills. Builds self-confidence through Army adventure training. Introduces students to the Army culture and lifestyle through basic soldier skills.
MLS 1020, Intro to Leadership II
Credit Hours: 2.0
Continued leadership development and confidence building through practical exercises.
MUSC 1010, Introduction to Music (FA)
Credit Hours: 3.0
An introductory survey of Western music from chant to jazz highlighting major contributions from the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th Century and American musical styles.
OTA 1020, Intro to Occupational Therapy
Credit Hours: 2.0
Students learn history, principles, philosophy of profession & scope of practice, work settings and specialty areas. Ethics, standards, legal issues and behavior addressed. Visits to local clinicians and field trips scheduled.
PED 1010, Introduction to Paraeducation
Credit Hours: 3.0
This course overviews concepts relevant to paraeducation including working with teachers, relating to students with disabilities, history of special education services, legal issues and communication techniques.
PED 2150, Introductory Experience
Credit Hours: 3.0
Prereq: PED 1010. Course overviews classroom techniques and will address ethical and professional responsibilities. Under the direction of a supervising educator, students will learn to implement teaching programs using a variety of techniques.
PED 2160, Intro Experience Practicum
Credit Hours: 1.0
Prereq: Concurrent with PED 2150. Course provides a supervised classroom experience that allows students to apply what they are learning in the classroom to public education settings.
PHYS 1010, Elementary Physics (PS)
Credith Hours: 3.0
Conceptual survey course in introductory physics. For non-science majors. Principles of mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics.
PHYS 1040, Elementary Astronomy (PS)
Credit Hours: 3.0
Course includes structure, scale, and behavior of the universe and its underlying laws presented in a conceptual format. It shows examples of formation and workings of the sun and planets. Also teaches earth as a planet and as a reference for reckoning of the celestial sphere.
PILT 1020, Aviation Weather
Credit Hours: 2.0
This course will introduce students to the effects of weather on aviation. Specific emphasis will be placed on weather information available to a pilot, and the hazards of weather to aviation operations.
PILT 1040, Aviation Orientation
Credit Hours: 1.0
Students will be introduced to many aspects of the aviation industry, job opportunities, flight program, procedures, & how to finance flight training. Students will be given the opportunity to meet with industry personnel.
PILT 1050, Aviation History
Credit Hours: 3.0
The history of aviation from the earliest times through the modern jet age will be covered. Students will discover significant aviation developments and how they came about.
PILT 1100, Private Pilot Ground School
Credit Hours: 4.0
Prereq: Concucrrent w/PILT 1140. A study of aviation fundamentals, principals of flight, aircraft & engine operations, weather, navigation, & radio communications as required by FAA regulations. Students will be prepared to begin flight training.
PILT 1140, Solo Pilot Certification Lab
Credit Hours: 1.0
Prereq: Concurrent with PILT 1100. Students will begin flight training with FAA certified flight instructor. Training will include all skills necessary to fly solo.
PILT 1310, Human Factors and Safety
Credit Hours: 3.0
Pilot performance affected by training, environment, stress, fatigue, & cock-pit design will be discussed. Study of accidents & pilot error as they relate to safety. Illusions, vertigo, & disorientation will be studied.
PLI 1110, Plumbing I A
Credit Hours: 5.0
Prereq: CPT, 74 Arithmetic, 35 Algebra or PLI 1470. This is an introduction to the plumbing trade, history, plumbing as a career. Safety on the jobsite and with tools including safe handling and use, applied mathematics for plumbers & the study of water sources and gases are covered.
PSY 1010, General Psychology (SS)
Credit Hours: 3.0
A basic survey of psychology examining the historical and current foundations supporting the scientific study of mind and behavior.
SPN 1010, Beginning Spanish I
Credit Hours: 5.0
First in a series of four courses which focus on listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture. Major objective of the first year is to develop functional language ability in the Spanish culture. Lab attendance is required.
SPN 1020, Beginning Spanish II (LN)
Credit Hours: 5.0
Prereq: SPN 1010 or instructor’s approval. Second in a series of four courses which focus on listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture. Major objective of the first year is to develop functional language ability in the Hispanic culture. Lab attendance is required.
SURG 1200, Intro to Surgical Technology
Credit Hours: 6.0
Fundamentals course in Surgical Technology.
SURG 2200, Advanced Surgical Theory
Credit Hours: 6.0
Prereq: SURG 1200. Course introduces student to more advanced surgical practices, such as circulating duties, equipment and surgical procedures.
TELE 2320, Computer Maintenance (A+) Cert
Credit Hours: 4.0
Prereq: CIS 1020 or equivalent. Troubleshooting, maintenance, and upgrade of PC’s. Covers setup, memory management, data back-up, and hardware/software diagnostic procedures. The course is designed to prepare students for the CompTIA A+ examination.
TELE 2400, Intro to Computer Networking
Credit Hours: 4.0
Prereq: Computer Literacy. This course covers networking administration and support, media and topologies, protocols and standards, and network implementation. The focus of the course is to prepare students for the Comp-TIA NET+ certification exam.
TELE 2461, Network Routing & Switching I
Credit Hours: 4.0
Prereq: CIS 1020. Covers first two modules of the Cisco CCNA Network Academy Training to prepare students to take the Cisco CCNA exam. It covers network essentials with an introduction to routers and routing protocols. Students fabricate cables & LANs.
TELE 2462, Network Switching & Routing II
Credit Hours: 4.0
Prereq: TELE 2461. Covers second two modules of the Cisco Network Academy training to prepare students to take the Cisco CCNA exam. It covers network switches, routers, routing protocols, and troubleshooting fundamentals.
WLD 1005, Related Welding
Credit Hours: 3.0
Students will learn basic principles of the arc and acetylene welding including flat and horizontal welds; brazing and cutting techniques.
WLD 1110, Fundamentals of Welding
Credit Hours: 4.0
Prereq: Concurrent with WLDA 1111. Course covers the theory of shielded metal arc welding, oxy-acetylene welding and cutting. Study of electrode classification and Mastery of Safety procedure.
WLD 1111, Fundamentals of Welding Lab
Credit Hours: 8.0
Prereq: Concurrent with WLDA 1110. Practical lab applications of shield metal arc welding, oxy-acetylene welding and cutting. Study of electrode classification, mastery of safety, rolling bend test.
WLD 1120, Welding Processes and Quality
Credit Hours: 4.0
Prereq: WLD 1110, WLD 1111, concurrent w/WLD 1121. Study of welding joint design, defects and the properties of metals. Destructive testing, code procedures, plasma arc and air cabin arc cutting, brazing and braze welding. Emphasis on welder qualifications for A.W.S. Certification.
WLD 1121, Welding Processes/Quality Lab
Credit Hours: 8.0
Prereq: WLD 1110, WLD 1111, or equiv; concurrent w/WLD 1120. Advanced welding, thermal cutting, braze welding, and fabrication. Numerically controlled cutting and an emphasis on A.W.S. Certification preparation.
WLD 1260, Blueprint for Welding
Credit Hours: 3.0
Study of welding, blueprint reading and drawing. Special study of pipe symbols, welding symbols and layout work.