May 18, 2024  
NIACC Catalog 2019-2020 
    
NIACC Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


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NIACC Course Placement Information for Entry-Level Advising  

 

Business

  
  • BUS - 225C Business Internships


    (3 s.h.)

    Prerequisites: 1. Students must enroll in and pass BUS-162 Workplace Professionalism. 2. Students must have completed and filed an Application for Employment with their Internship Coordinator. 3. Students must have their proposed experience approved by the Internship Coordinator before they may register and begin.
    Business Internships is a learning experience which is: 1. Based on practical work experience, 2. related directly to the student’s program of study, 3. individualized to enable the student to gain valuable work experience and help determine career choices, and 4. geared to the student’s academic knowledge, personal development and professional preparation. Instructor’s consent required. This course is repeatable for a maximum of 15 credit hours.

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 180

  
  • BUS - 269 Insurance and Risk Management


    (3 s.h.)

    The purpose of this course is to anticipate potential losses and develop a plan to survive them. Insurance is an integral part of risk management as it is a financial arrangement for redistributing the costs of unexpected losses. This course is designed to emphasize terminology and basic concepts used in risk management and insurance. Study will include the analysis of various insurance instruments including property, casualty, health, life, disability and liability insurance used to shift and minimize risk.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0


Business Computer Application

  
  • BCA - 100 Computer Literacy


    (1 s.h.)

    This course is intended to familiarize the student with Windows-based personal computers including introductory file control and management using Windows, exposure to different software, and basics on how to use e-mail and the Internet. Students with little or no computer background are encouraged to take this course. This course has been designated as a pass/no pass course.

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 15-114, COMP-100.
  
  • BCA - 101 Introduction to Computers and Information Systems


    (3 s.h.)

    Emphasis on computer literacy and business applications of computer software. Students do business problems using electronic spreadsheets, word processing software, database management software, and presentation software. Students also are exposed to web use, file management, and simple web page development.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 15-140, COMP-110.
  
  • BCA - 103 Management Information Systems


    (3 s.h.)

    The primary goal of MIS is to prepare students to be productive participants in an information society. The course will develop a broad understanding of business information systems, various ways to discern information from an information system, and look at ways to distribute this information. The student will also learn the basic principles and techniques for developing simple computer-based information systems for managerial decision support systems through an extensive group project component of the course.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 15-141, COMP-111.
  
  • BCA - 119 Computer Orientation


    (1 s.h.)

    Introduction to basic computer hardware and software functions. Emphasis on using the computer as a tool to create personal and business documents. Introductory Windows, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and Internet units give students an opportunity to view software capabilities and use some of the features.

    Lecture Hours: 15
    Lab Hours: 15
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 96-162, COMP-702.
  
  • BCA - 129 Basic Word Processing


    (2 s.h.)

    This course is designed to introduce students to computers and the fundamentals of word processing. The students will progress from basic through intermediate features of word processing software.

    Lecture Hours: 20
    Lab Hours: 20
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 15-211, COMP-105.
  
  • BCA - 136 Advanced Word Processing


    (3 s.h.)

    Prerequisites:  and .
    Students will learn intermediate to advanced functions of Microsoft Word including customizing templates, recording macros, creating on-screen forms, managing long documents, creating hyperlinks, and publishing on the World Wide Web.

    Lecture Hours: 30
    Lab Hours: 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 15-136, COMP-207.
  
  • BCA - 152 Comprehensive Spreadsheets


    (3 s.h.)

    Prerequisite:  or .
    This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of spreadsheets, databases, and business graphics using appropriate software. Students will utilize software to manipulate numerical data in resolving issues related to finances or other numbers-based information.

    Lecture Hours: 30
    Lab Hours: 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 15-175, COMP-115.
  
  • BCA - 155 Introduction to Web Design


    (3 s.h.)

    Introduction to Web Design is an introductory web design course for non-computer majors. Students will participate in basic webpage and website design including updating of existing webpages and websites. Students will study the process to build their own website for freelance and/or entrepreneurial purposes. Images, HTML code, and writing content for the web and copyright laws will also be covered.

    Lecture Hours: 30
    Lab Hours: 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • BCA - 182 Introduction to Microsoft Publisher


    (1 s.h.)

    Introduction to Microsoft Publisher demonstrates layout and design techniques to create brochures, newsletters, and publish a website to the Internet. This course has been designated as a pass/no pass course.

    Lecture Hours: 5
    Lab Hours: 20
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 15-244, BUSN-252, ELEC-203.
  
  • BCA - 185 Beginning Webpage Development


    (3 s.h.)

    This class covers the basics of building a web page. Students will learn basic coding with HTML and explore web development products such as Nvu, Kompozer & Weebly to build a web page. Students will also learn how to post a web page on web server to be seen on the Internet, add graphics, change fonts, add colors, develop navigation, and design tables.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 15-137, ECOM-100.
  
  • BCA - 215 Computer Business Applications


    (3 s.h.)

    This course will emphasize business applications of computer software. Students will complete business problems using word processing, electronic spreadsheet, and database management software. Students will also be exposed to Windows operating systems, presentation software, and the Internet.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 15-134, COMP-101.
  
  • BCA - 270 Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay


    (1 s.h.)

    Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay demonstrates skills of entitling, creating advertisements, uploading photographs, conduct financial transactions and protect against fraud. This course has been designated as a pass/no pass course.

    Lecture Hours: 5
    Lab Hours: 20
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 15-245, BUSN-253, ELEC-204.
  
  • BCA - 280 Introduction to QuickBooks


    (1 s.h.)

    Introduction to QuickBooks provides a traditional approach to small business accounting by creating a chart of accounts, reconciling checking accounts, creating invoices, receipts, statements, payable registry, inventory, receivables registry, and generate reports. This course has been designated as a pass/no pass course.

    Lecture Hours: 5
    Lab Hours: 20
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 15-246, BUSN-254, ELEC-205.

Chemistry

  
  • CHM - 122 Introduction to General Chemistry


    (4 s.h.)

    Prerequisite:  or equivalent.
    This course is intended for non-science majors or for science majors who need a background in chemistry before taking General Chemistry I. Topics covered include measurement, dimensional analysis, periodicity, atomic structure, chemical bonding, inorganic nomenclature, solution chemistry, stoichiometry and gases. Laboratory activities are an important aspect of this course.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 70-140, CHEM-101.
  
  • CHM - 127 Molecules of Life


    (3 s.h.)

    Prerequisite:  or equivalent.
    This is a course for non-chemistry majors which addresses basic concepts of chemistry with an emphasis on biological systems. Topics include the metric system, the scientific method, classification of matter, atomic structure, chemical bonding, organic and inorganic nomenclature, organic functional groups, chemical reactions, and aqueous chemistry.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • CHM - 129 Allied Health Chemistry


    (4 s.h.)

    Prerequisite:  or equivalent.
    This course is a one-semester general, organic and biological chemistry course designed for nursing students or for students who need a one-semester natural science course. Topics include dimensional analysis, classification of matter, periodic table, chemical bonding, moles, intermolecular forces, VSEPR theory, inorganic and organic nomenclature, solutions, balancing and identification of chemical reactions, gas laws, chemical structure and reactivity of organic compounds, kinetics, acid, base and buffer chemistry, chemical structure and reactivity of biological chemicals such as carbohydrates and proteins, and nuclear chemistry.  Laboratory work is an important part of this course.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • CHM - 132 Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry


    (4 s.h.)

    Prerequisite:  or .
    This is a survey of organic and biochemistry which includes nomenclature and structure of hydrocarbons and organic functional groups as well as isomerism and chirality. The structure and function of major biomolecules, such as proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids are addressed. Chemical reactivity of organic and biomolecules including addition, redox, acid base, condensation, hydrolysis, thermodynamics and kinetics are covered. Enzymes, nucleic acids and metabolic pathways are also addressed. The laboratory activities are a critical aspect of this course.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • CHM - 151 College Chemistry I


    (4 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: or equivalent.
    First semester of a two-semester sequence intended for nonscience majors. Introduction to the basic concepts and facts of chemistry. Topics include the metric system of measurement, atomic theory of matter, energy levels and atomic structure, the periodic table, ionic and molecular compounds, ionic bonding, covalent bonding and molecular structure, classification of chemical reactions, and reaction equations and chemical calculations. This course treats these topics in more depth than introductory Chemistry; however, high school chemistry is NOT a prerequisite. Laboratory work is an important part of this course.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • CHM - 152 College Chemistry II


    (4 s.h.)

    Prerequisite:  with a grade of C or higher; or equivalent; or permission of instructor.
    CHM-152 is a continuation of . Topics introduced in CHM-151 such as solutions, acid base chemistry, and nuclear chemistry are considered in more depth. This course also addresses organic nomenclature, functional group identification, and reactivity, as well as the structure and functionality of biological macromolecules. Laboratory work is an important part of this course.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 30
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

  
  • CHM - 166 General Chemistry I


    (5 s.h.)

    Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of one year of high school chemistry and , or the equivalent.
    Atomic structure, stoichiometry, reactions in aqueous solution, chemical bonding and molecular structure, structure-property relationships, quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, and gases.

    Lecture Hours: 45
    Lab Hours: 60
    Clinical Hours: 0
    Work Experience Hours: 0

    Equivalent to 70-137, CHEM-210.
  
  
  

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Computer-Aided Drafting

  

Computer Forensics

  

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