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ACC - 111 Introduction to Accounting
(3 s.h.)
This course provides the student with a basic understanding of the accounting cycle and basic accounting rules along with the process of collecting and using financial information in a business.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 15-109, ACCT-101.
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ACC - 121 Principles of Accounting I
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: ACC - 111 Introduction to Accounting or one year of high school accounting with a grade of B or higher.
Principles of Accounting I is a financial accounting course that introduces students to the steps of the accounting cycle and GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles). Students are also taught accounting for inventory, liabilities, stock transactions, and depreciation of fixed assets, as well as implementation of cash controls.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 15-150, ACCT-120.
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ACC - 122 Principles of Accounting II
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: ACC - 121 Principles of Accounting I or equivalent.
Principles of Accounting II is a managerial accounting course that studies multiple fixed and variable cost allocation methods, cost analysis and control, budgeting, and operations performance analysis.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 15-151, ACCT-121.
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ACC - 135 Personal Income Tax
(3 s.h.)
Personal Income Tax is a course that introduces the student to the fundamentals of federal personal income tax regulations. Emphasis is placed on the preparation of federal returns for individuals, including common tax forms and schedules, as well as deduction and credit calculations. Annual tax law changes are also examined.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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ACC - 161 Payroll Accounting
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: ACC - 111 Introduction to Accounting or ACC - 121 Principles of Accounting I with a grade of C or higher.
This course is a study of basic business payroll with an emphasis on payroll taxes including social security taxes, income taxes, and unemployment taxes, completion of quarterly and annual reports, and a payroll simulation project.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 15-155, ACCT-105.
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ACC - 311 Computer Accounting
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: ACC - 111 Introduction to Accounting or ACC - 121 Principles of Accounting I with a grade of C or above.
This course is designed to provide the student with a realistic experience of automated accounting using accounting software. QuickBooks 2021 accounting software will be used to record business and accounting activities as well as prepare a variety of reports. Students will simulate taking an accounting position in a company already using a computerized accounting system.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 15-160, ACCT-106.
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Administrative Assistant |
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ADM - 105 Introduction to Keyboarding
(1 s.h.)
This course covers the development of keyboarding techniques using the touch method on the computer keyboard to learn/review the alphabetic keys. The keyboarding competency is a minimum rate of 25 words a minute with two or fewer errors on a two-minute timing. This course has been designed as a pass/no pass course and is also Open Entry.
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 15-112, BUSN-102, OFF-105.
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ADM - 108 Keyboarding Skill Development
(1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: ADM - 105 Introduction to Keyboarding or ability to keyboard at 25 or more words a minute with two or fewer errors on a 2-minute timing.
This course covers the development of keyboarding techniques using the touch method on the computer keyboard to learn/review the alphabetic, numeric, and symbol keys. The keyboarding competency is a minimum rate of 35 words a minute with three or fewer errors on a three-minute timing. This course has been designed as a pass/no pass course and is also Open Entry.
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 15-113, BUSN-103, OFF-108.
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ADM - 123 Document Formatting
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Keyboarding competency of 35 words a minute with 3 or fewer errors on a 3-minute timing is recommended.
This course covers the continued development of speed and accuracy on the alphabetic, numeric, and symbol keys. Students develop skills in creating, formatting, proofreading, and printing the following documents: memos, letters, envelopes, tables, reports, and other miscellaneous business documents.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 15-107, OFFC-701.
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ADM - 131 Office Calculators
(1 s.h.)
This course emphasizes use of the touch method on the ten-key electronic calculator and explains common calculator features. The student will practice mathematical skills necessary to solve business problems. This course has been designed as a pass/no pass course (P/Q). Note: The arranged offering is a guided self-study intended for motivated students possessing good basic mathematical skills with evaluation by three individually arranged proctored exams.
Lecture Hours: 5
Lab Hours: 20
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 15-110, OFFC-702.
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ADM - 162 Office Procedures
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisites: BCA - 129 Basic Word Processing or BCA - 215 Computer Business Applications ; and BUS - 121 Business Communications .
Office procedures and techniques necessary to perform general office duties. Includes using a word processor, developing transcription skills, using the Internet to access information, filing, handling telephone services, discussing professionalism, applying grammar rules, and taking care of general office administration. Students are expected to spend time outside of class working in the computer lab.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 15-218, OFFC-830.
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ADM - 185 Legal Terminology and Transcription
(2 s.h.)
This course will emphasize transcribing legal documents in the following areas of law: litigation, probate, divorce, adoption, bankruptcy, corporate organization, and real estate. In addition, students will develop an understanding of legal terminology, legal procedures, grammar, punctuation, number expression, word choice, and spelling in order to format documents correctly.
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 60
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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ADM - 215 Medical Office Procedures
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisites: BCA - 129 Basic Word Processing with a grade of C- or higher; BUS - 121 Business Communications with a grade of C- or higher; and either HIT - 125 Essentials of Health Records with a grade of C- or higher OR MAP - 353 Clinical Procedures I with a grade of C- or higher.
This course provides the student with the necessary skills to work in an administrative capacity in a medical office setting. Emphasis is placed on developing a working knowledge of professionalism, communication, appointment scheduling, creation and maintenance of medical records, and medical practice financials.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 15-259, OFFC-850.
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Agriculture - Agronomy |
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AGA - 114 Principles of Agronomy
(3 s.h.)
A foundation course in Agronomy, this course addresses areas including plant anatomy, plant classification and ID, crop physiology, climate, weeds, insects, and crop diseases. Students will take the Iowa Private Pesticide exam as a requirement for this course.
Lecture Hours: 38
Lab Hours: 15
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 90-160, AGAS-701.
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AGA - 154 Fundamentals of Soil Science
(3 s.h.)
Introduction to the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils with an emphasis on the functions of the soil as a medium to support plant life. A review of the sources and functions of major and minor plant elements, fertilizers and their properties, soil acidity, liming materials, and soil conservation.
Lecture Hours: 38
Lab Hours: 15
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 90-186, AGAS-703.
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AGA - 852 Principles of Crop Production
(3 s.h.)
Production and management practices for corn, soybeans, small grains, and forage crops common to North Iowa agriculture.
Lecture Hours: 38
Lab Hours: 15
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 90-161, AGAS-702.
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AGA - 855 Site-Specific Crop Management
(2 s.h.)
Prerequisite: AGA - 154 Fundamentals of Soil Science , its equivalent, or permission from instructor.
This course covers advanced soil and water management.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 92-261, AGPS-702.
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AGA - 860 Soils and Crop Management
(2 s.h.)
Prerequisite: AGA - 154 Fundamentals of Soil Science or equivalent or instructor permission.
Advanced plant nutrition, soil fertility, and nutrient management.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 90-282 and AGAS-801.
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Agriculture - Farm Management |
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AGB - 133 Introduction to Ag Business
(3 s.h.)
This course applies basic economic concepts, principles, and practices reflected in agriculture. Students will also reflect on the major components of an agricultural business organization, and the economic fundamentals involved in organizing, operating, and managing an agricultural business.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 90-170, AGBS-701.
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AGB - 330 Farm Business Management
(3 s.h.)
Principles of Farm Management. Emphasis is given to decision making, implementation, and control in farm operations using economic principles, farm records, enterprise analysis, financial reports, and investment analysis. This course also provides students the opportunity to develop an understanding of real estate value and the application of the appraisal process to estimating the market value of agricultural and rural real estate.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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AGB - 338 Salesmanship and Advertising
(2 s.h.)
This course outlines the principles and strategies of agricultural selling and advertising. Various sales methods will be discussed and students will practice these methods in presentations and mock sales scenarios. Students will utilize the farm as a way to obtain real world experience, selling and advertising agricultural goods and services.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 90-189, AGBS-815.
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AGB - 437 Commodity Marketing
(3 s.h.)
Elements of producer marketing of major Midwest crops with emphasis on formulating marketing goals and plans. Marketing tools, futures and option markets, speculation, hedging, and risk management.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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Agriculture - Comprehensive/Miscellaneous |
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AGC - 190 Skills and Safety in Agriculture
(1 s.h.)
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the proper personal and shop safety procedures needed to function in an agricultural lab setting. In addition to the safety, students will also receive instruction on first aid in an emergency situation, as well as computing skills needed to be successful in an agricultural setting.
Lecture Hours: 7.5
Lab Hours: 15
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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AGC - 315 Leadership in Agriculture
(3 s.h.)
Students enrolled in this course will develop skills in parliamentary procedure, writing business meeting agendas, applying techniques of delegation, organization structure, and job seeking skills.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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AGC - 420 Issues in Agriculture
(3 s.h.)
This course provides students the opportunity to collect, discuss, interpret, and defend current economic, environmental and social issues that affect the production of agricultural commodities.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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Agriculture - Mechanics |
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AGM - 120 Basic Agricultural Mechanics
(2 s.h.)
Maintenance and management of agricultural machinery and power units.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 92-273, AGMS-701.
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Agriculture - Precision Agriculture |
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AGP - 331 Precision Agriculture
(2 s.h.)
Prerequisite: AGA - 114 Principles of Agronomy and demonstrated computer proficiency, or permission from instructor.
This course provides an overview of precision farming concepts and the tools of precision farming (Global Positioning Systems, Geographic Information Systems, and Variable Rate Technology). Students will be introduced to the use of these tools within the processes of precision farming system. This course provides hands-on activities in the use of these tools and discusses economic and environmental benefits.
Lecture Hours: 15
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 90-267, AGPS-701, AGP-333.
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Agriculture - Animal Science |
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AGS - 109 Animal Science I
(3 s.h.)
To introduce students to the various species and breeds of domestic animals and to create an understanding of the principles of food animal production, product marketing and issues confronting the animal industry.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 70-112, AGSS-701.
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AGS - 110 Animal Science I Lab
(1 s.h.)
Corequisite: This course is intended to be taken with AGS - 109 Animal Science I but it is not mandatory.
This course is designed to give students hands-on, practical, experiences in livestock production and animal science, incorporating animal husbandry, technology, problem solving, and basic principles of current management practices in the animal agricultural industry.
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to AGSS-701L.
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AGS - 209 Animal Science II
(3 s.h.)
This course applies advanced principles of livestock production and management. Areas of emphasis include: modern livestock facilities and animal needs, animal breeding and genetics, selection, and the physiology of egg laying and lactation and reproduction.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 70-212, AGSS-702.
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AGS - 210 Animal Science II Lab
(1 s.h.)
This course is designed to give students a deeper understanding and in-depth look at livestock production and animal science. Incorporating animal husbandry, technology, problem solving, and basic principles of current management practices in the animal agricultural industry in a hands-on practical approach.
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to AGSS-702L.
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AGS - 305 Livestock Evaluation
(3 s.h.)
This course will provide students with an understanding of the livestock industry and will concentrate on the science and art of livestock evaluation. This course is a pre-requisite for being a member of the livestock judging team and or NACTA (National Association of Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture) contest team and individuals will only be selected to those teams if they have successfully completed this course.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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AGS - 317 Animal Nutrition
(2 s.h.)
Fundamentals of nutrition that deal with monogastric and ruminant animals. Materials covered will enable students to identify sources, composition, and functions of various feedstuffs. Students will learn to evaluate and make feeding recommendations based upon varying livestock, environment, and management conditions.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 90-171, AGSS-710.
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AGS - 401 Swine Production
(3 s.h.)
This course applies advanced principles of swine production and management. Areas of emphasis include: Industry Overviews, Life Cycles, Integrated Swine Production, Swine Marketing, Swine Reproduction, and Swine Health. Students will have the opportunity to apply skills learned in the classroom to the swine operation at the NIACC Farm Lab.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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AGS - 554 Beef Production
(3 s.h.)
This course applies advanced principles of beef production and management. Areas of emphasis include: Industry Overviews, Life Cycles, Beef Industry Segments, Beef Marketing, Beef Reproduction, and Beef Health. Students will have the opportunity to apply skills learned in the classroom to the beef operation at the NIACC Farm Lab.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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AGS - 811 Animal Technologies
(1 s.h.)
This course is designed for students seeking an Associate in Science Degree in Agriculture. Students will be involved with techniques and technologies that enable better management, decisionmaking, and improved economic efficiency of agricultural operations. Included in the course are Animal Reproductive Technologies, Embryo Transfer, Estrus and Ovulation Synchronization, Electronic Heat Detection, Quality Assurance Evaluation, and Food Safety.
Lecture Hours: 10
Lab Hours: 15
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to AGSS-816.
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Anthropology |
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ANT - 105 Cultural Anthropology
(3 s.h.)
This course is designed to facilitate understanding of human behavior in diverse cultural contexts, through exploration of historical and contemporary approaches to grounded research in the United States and abroad. Students are guided in application of critical insights gained to cultural forces at play in their own lifeworlds. Resulting from their efforts include a deepened appreciation for who we are as human beings as well as a deepened appreciation for the world in which we live.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 80-160, SOCS-115.
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Art |
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ART - 101 Art Appreciation
(3 s.h.)
An introductory course designed to give a better understanding of art as an important force in present-day living. Aims to develop an appreciation of art and creative thinking through lectures, readings, and visual aids. Experimentation with a variety of tools, techniques, and materials is a meaningful part of the course. Recommended for non-art majors. This is an entry-level course.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 10-101, ARTS-101.
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ART - 102 Art for Elementary Education
(3 s.h.)
This course is designed for elementary education majors or those who are planning to work with children pre-K to grade 6. Focuses on instructional planning for art studio and response activities with emphasis on interdisciplinary and multicultural approaches. Components are artistic development of children, peer teaching, field observation, and foundations of art education.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 10-112, ARTS-103.
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ART - 115 Graphic Design
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: ART - 120 2-D Design or permission by the instructor.
This course covers creative problem-solving through the exploration of aesthetic and technical aspects of graphic design using computer-aided design software.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 10-202, ARTS-202.
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ART - 116 Graphic Design II
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: ART - 115 Graphic Design .
As a continuation of ART - 115 Graphic Design , this course will emphasize the conceptual skills necessary to effectively integrate the principles of visual perception to design projects. Students will learn how to combine imagery and typography for effective visual communication. Emphasis will be given to the role of color (psychological, cultural and theoretical) as it relates to visual communication. The course will also explore how design work is prepared for production. Design software such as but not limited to Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and QuarkXpress will be utilized.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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ART - 120 2-D Design
(3 s.h.)
In this course student/artists explore the process of visual problem-solving through participation in class critiques of individual projects. Students investigate perception and structure by exploring visual order emphasizing two-dimensional concepts.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 10-201, ARTS-201.
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ART - 123 3-D Design
(3 s.h.)
This studio art course focuses on beginning experiences in conceiving and making three-dimensional sculptures. There is a strong emphasis on the elements of art and principles of design within the three-dimensional plane. Students will develop the ability to analyze form and spatial relationships, manipulate materials, use both additive and subtractive methods of working, acquire technical skills, and understand the physical and expressive possibilities of diverse materials. Drawing and drafting is part of the conceptualization process offed in this curriculum. Students will develop a global awareness of contemporary and historical artists working in the field of 3-D design. This course allows students to find new forms of self-expression, both in visual career fields and on a personal level.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 10-120, ARTS-220.
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ART - 127 Digital Illustration
(3 s.h.)
Creation and manipulation of digital imagery is explored in the context of creative expression. User interactivity, full-color printing and computer art theories are covered. The history of digital illustration will be studied in the context of how it has changed our perceptions of visual imagery. The student completes visual projects with instructor guidance.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 10-220, ARTS-220.
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ART - 131 Digital Publication Design
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: ART - 116 Graphic Design II and ART - 127 Digital Illustration or permission of instructor.
Utilizing the skills gained in previous courses, Digital Publication Design will explore how to use conceptual design skills to systematically integrate photographs, type, and illustration using page composition software such as Adobe InDesign and others as needed. The student will achieve an understanding of printing processes, pre-press, and post-press production, as well as paper specification.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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ART - 133 Drawing
(3 s.h.)
This course emphasizes the development of visual perception in objective and subjective representation through the study of line, form, texture, and value in a variety of media. The course also stresses the individual’s creative development while engaging in various drawing techniques. This is an entry-level course.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 10-120, ARTS-120.
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ART - 134 Drawing II
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: ART - 133 Drawing .
A continuation of Drawing I, with a greater emphasis on self-expression.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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ART - 143 Painting
(3 s.h.)
This is a beginning course planned to familiarize the student with the basic materials and tools of painting, the elements of pictorial organization, and the individual’s creative development. Each student is encouraged to cultivate his or her own visual vocabulary.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 10-210, ARTS-210.
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ART - 144 Painting II
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: ART - 143 Painting .
Continuation of ART - 143 Painting . Independent research, reading, and personal exploration of media and techniques.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 10-211, ARTS-211.
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ART - 173 Ceramics
(3 s.h.)
This is an introductory ceramics studio art course that focuses on hand-building, wheel-throwing, glaze preparation, glaze application, and kiln firing skills. Slab, coil, pinch, extruder, and various other forming techniques will be practiced. Students will develop a global awareness of contemporary and historical artists in the field of ceramics, understand the role of three-dimensional design, the relationship of form and function, the effects of glaze, color theory, and texture. This course allows students to find new forms of self-expression, both in visual career fields and on a personal level.
Lecture Hours: 20
Lab Hours: 50
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 10-130, ARTS-130.
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ART - 188 Creative Photography II
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: ART - 187 Creative Photography .
Emphasis on exploring photographic techniques in the development of a personal vision. Technical subjects covered: lighting, advanced computer manipulation, and camera techniques. Only offered spring semester.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 10-151, ARTS-151.
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ART - 203 Art History I
(3 s.h.)
The study of the development of the visual arts of western civilization including painting, sculpture, architecture, and crafts from prehistoric origins through Gothic.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 10-102, ARTS-104.
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ART - 204 Art History II
(3 s.h.)
The study of the development of the visual arts of western civilization including painting, sculpture, architecture, crafts, and photography from the Renaissance through the present time.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 10-103, ARTS-105.
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Associate Degree Nursing |
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ADN - 100 Nursing I
(8 s.h.)
Prerequisites: BIO - 186 Microbiology , ENG - 105 Composition I , PSY - 111 Introduction to Psychology .
Corequisites: BIO - 206 Anatomy and Physiology I , and PSY - 121 Developmental Psychology .
Nursing I (ADN-100) utilizes the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and nursing diagnosis to meet client safety and comfort needs throughout the life span. The course introduces fundamental evidence-based nursing interventions supporting health promotion/maintenance to assist the client to maintain psychosocial and physiological integrity in a safe and effective environment. The course incorporates caring concepts, cultural aspects, and communication principles. Professional nursing practice, nursing historical perspectives, and current trends in health care are addressed. Clinical experiences include opportunities to apply the nursing process working with the health care team in gerontology long-term care, medical-surgical, and community settings.
Lecture Hours: 75
Lab Hours: 60
Clinical Hours: 45
Work Experience Hours: 0
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ADN - 103 Nursing II
(10 s.h.)
Prerequisites: ADN - 100 Nursing I , BIO - 186 Microbiology , BIO - 206 Anatomy and Physiology I , ENG - 105 Composition I , PSY - 111 Introduction to Psychology , and PSY - 121 Developmental Psychology .
Corequisites: BIO - 151 Nutrition and BIO - 207 Anatomy and Physiology II .
Nursing II (ADN-103) utilizes the nursing process with emphasis on planning in meeting client needs related to health promotion, health maintenance, and mobility throughout the life span. Psychosocial and physiological integrity, health promotion/maintenance, and a safe, effective care environment are integral considerations in the progressive development of the student’s knowledge and skills. Clinical experiences include opportunities to apply nursing roles and the nursing process in maternal-newborn, pediatrics, medical-surgical, and community settings.
Lecture Hours: 105
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 135
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 90-111, ADNS-703.
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ADN - 603 Nursing III
(12 s.h.)
Prerequisites: ADN - 103 Nursing II , plus all prerequisites and corequisites of the freshman year non-nursing courses.
Corequisite: ENG - 106 Composition II .
Nursing III (ADN-603) utilizes the nursing process with an emphasis on implementation in meeting client needs relating to interpersonal interaction, oxygenation, and nutrition throughout the life span. Psychosocial and physiological integrity, health promotion/maintenance, and a safe, effective care environment are integral considerations in the progressive development of the student’s knowledge and skills in assisting clients to meet interpersonal, oxygen, and nutrition needs. Clinical experiences will include opportunities to apply nursing roles and the nursing process in mental health, medical-surgical, community, and a variety of heath care settings.
Lecture Hours: 105
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 225
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 90-210, ADNS-801.
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ADN - 604 Nursing IV
(12 s.h.)
Prerequisite: All prerequisites and corequisites for course work in previous terms in the ADN program. ADN - 603 Nursing III .
Corequisite: SPC - 112 Public Speaking .
Nursing IV (ADN-604) utilizes the nursing process and critical thinking with an emphasis on evaluation in meeting client needs relating to nutrition, elimination, and sensory stimulation across the lifespan. This course builds on the progressive development of the student’s knowledge and skills while focusing on the concepts of management principles, legal, and ethical aspects for the nursing profession and issues related to current health care trends. The management experience is the culmination of the student’s academic and clinical education which the student will have an opportunity to care for a team of clients and apply basic skills in leadership, prioritization, and conflict management to provide a safe and effective environment. Clinical experiences include opportunities to demonstrate and evaluate health teaching, health promotion, and maintenance, physiological and psychosocial integrity concepts while addressing culturally diverse needs of complex clients in medical-surgical, rehabilitation, and a variety of health care settings.
Lecture Hours: 105
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 225
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 90-211, ADNS-802.
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American Sign Language |
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ASL - 131 American Sign Language I
(3 s.h.)
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) and the Deaf Culture in America. Focus is on building sign vocabulary, finger spelling, grammar and syntax rules, facial expressions, use of personal space, and the development of sensitivity and awareness of the Deaf Community in America. The student is expected to acquire basic signing skills and sign vocabulary.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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ASL - 161 American Sign Language II
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: ASL - 131 American Sign Language I with a grade of C- or higher.
This course continues the study and practice of basic skills initiated in ASL - 131 American Sign Language I . The course is focused on vocabulary building, finger spelling, facial expressions, body language, use of personal space, and the development of sensitivity and awareness of the Deaf Community in America. Students will learn to sign at a conversation level both expressively and receptively.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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ASL - 241 American Sign Language III
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: ASL - 161 American Sign Language II with a C or higher.
This course continues the study and practice of the skills learned in American Sign Language I and American Sign Language II and allows recognition and demonstration of more sophisticated grammatical features of ASL. It also increases fluency and accuracy in fingerspelling and numbers.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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ASL - 271 American Sign Language IV
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: ASL - 241 American Sign Language III with a C or higher.
This course is designed to provide a continuation of instruction from American Sign Language III in the grammatical features of ASL, vocabulary development, conversational skills, as well as expanding understanding and appreciation of Deaf culture and the Deaf community. Emphasis will be placed on the student’s conceptual understanding of the grammatical structure of ASL and application of these concepts in language skill development and use. ASL IV integrates receptive and expressive skills with an emphasis on linguistic, literature, and discourse styles at an intermediate level. This course is aimed at refining and strengthening the skills acquired in previous levels.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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ATR - 100 Introduction to Robotics
(2 s.h.)
Students will be introduced to the theory and uses of robots in industry today, including types of programming. Students will become familiar with the end effect tooling and their different uses per application.
Lecture Hours: 15
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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ATR - 146 Applied Industrial Robotics
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: ATR - 100 Introduction to Robotics or ATR - 180 Introduction to PLCs and Robotics
This course will continue the study of industrial robots in the advanced manufacturing setting. This hands-on course will equip students with the skills for the installation, programming, and troubleshooting of industrial robots.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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ATR - 180 Introduction to PLCs and Robotics
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: ELT - 382 Electronic Circuit Analysis
This course will introduce the student to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and industrial robots in the manufacturing setting. This hands-on course will equip students with the skills for the installation, programming, and troubleshooting of PLCs and collaborative robots.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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AUT - 105 Introduction to Automotive Technology
(4 s.h.)
Corequisite: AUT - 115 Automotive Shop Safety .
This course will provide instruction in service procedures, information and equipment. Classroom and laboratory activities emphasize routine vehicle maintenance in the care of fluids, tires, batteries, lighting, belts, hoses, filters, and cooling systems.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 60
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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AUT - 113 Transportation Fundamentals
(3 s.h.)
This course will require many of the basic elements required to be successful in transportation courses. The concepts covered include basic electronics and an introduction to basic shop equipment. Emphasis will be placed on problem solving, proper use and application of equipment, study of electrical and mechanical diagrams, and ability to identify equipment needed in repair situations. Coursework will include many hands-on exercises with industrial grade equipment.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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AUT - 115 Automotive Shop Safety
(1 s.h.)
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the proper personal and shop safety procedures needed to function in an automotive shop. Tool identification, tool care, and maintenance will be covered along with careers and career options in the automotive industry. Policies, procedures, and orientation will also be included in this course.
Lecture Hours: 15
Lab Hours: 7.5
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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AUT - 164 Automotive Engine Repair
(4 s.h.)
Prerequisite: AUT - 105 Introduction to Automotive Technology and AUT - 115 Automotive Shop Safety , or permission by the instructor.
This course will provide instruction in engine repair diagnosis, removal, disassembly, inspection, overhaul, and reassembly of automotive and/or light truck engines according to manufacturer’s specifications.
Lecture Hours: 15
Lab Hours: 90
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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AUT - 204 Automotive Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles
(4 s.h.)
Prerequisite: AUT - 105 Introduction to Automotive Technology and AUT - 115 Automotive Shop Safety , or permission by the instructor.
Instruction in diagnosis, maintenance, and overhaul of major automatic transmissions and transaxles in various makes of automobiles.
Lecture Hours: 15
Lab Hours: 90
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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AUT - 305 Automotive Manual Drive Trains and Axles
(4 s.h.)
Prerequisite: AUT - 105 Introduction to Automotive Technology and AUT - 115 Automotive Shop Safety , or permission by the instructor.
Instruction/laboratory procedures for servicing, diagnosing, and repairing/replacing standard transmissions and clutches, transaxles, and differentials.
Lecture Hours: 15
Lab Hours: 90
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 98-149; AUTO-712.
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AUT - 405 Automotive Suspension and Steering
(5 s.h.)
Prerequisites: AUT - 105 Introduction to Automotive Technology and AUT - 115 Automotive Shop Safety , or permission by the instructor.
This course will provide instruction in service procedures for inspection, adjustments, alignment, repair, and/or replacement of suspension and steering components.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 75
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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AUT - 505 Automotive Brake Systems
(5 s.h.)
Prerequisites: AUT - 105 Introduction to Automotive Technology and AUT - 115 Automotive Shop Safety , or permission by the instructor.
This course will provide instruction in the theory and operating principles of drum, disc, hydraulic, and anti-lock brake systems (ABS). Laboratory procedures for inspecting, testing, diagnosing, repairing, and/or replacing conventional, power, and ABS brake system components.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 75
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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AUT - 627 Automotive Electrical Systems
(7 s.h.)
Corequisites: AUT - 105 Introduction to Automotive Technology and AUT - 115 Automotive Shop Safety , or permission by the instructor.
This course will provide instruction in the electrical and electronic principles and testing procedures as applied to automotive circuits and microprocessors. Laboratory procedures will include the utilization of wiring schematics and test equipment for diagnosing and repairing starting systems, charging systems, instrumentation, electrical accessory, and lighting systems. An introduction to scan tools is included, with basic use, such as code reading and data gathering.
Lecture Hours: 60
Lab Hours: 90
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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AUT - 704 Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning
(4 s.h.)
Prerequisite: AUT - 105 Introduction to Automotive Technology and AUT - 115 Automotive Shop Safety , or permission by the instructor.
This course will provide instruction in the theory and operation of automotive heating and air conditioning systems including heat transfer and pressures. Laboratory procedures include servicing and maintaining heating and air conditioning systems and controls utilizing approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment and methods.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 60
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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AUT - 843 Automotive Computerized Controls
(5 s.h.)
Prerequisites: AUT - 115 Automotive Shop Safety and AUT - 627 Automotive Electrical Systems .
This course will provide instruction in electronics theory as it applies to automotive computers, sensors, and control devices, with emphasis on developing an organized approach to diagnostics.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 90
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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AUT - 859 Advanced Automotive Engine Performance
(6 s.h.)
Prerequisites: AUT - 105 Introduction to Automotive Technology , AUT - 115 Automotive Shop Safety and AUT - 843 Automotive Computerized Controls , or permission by the instructor.
This course will provide instruction in the theory and operating principles of automotive computerized engine control systems and other advanced electronic systems with emphasis on utilizing relevant vehicle data, service information, lab scopes, and scan tools to test, diagnose, and repair system malfunctions.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 90
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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BIO - 102 Introductory Biology
(3 s.h.)
Study of organismic biology including organization, metabolism, and reproduction of living systems. Includes evolutionary patterns, inheritance, ecosystems, and structure-function relationships among organisms.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 70-101, BIOL-101.
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BIO - 103 Introductory Biology Lab
(1 s.h.)
Corequisite: Credit for or current enrollment in BIO - 102 Introductory Biology .
This is a lab component intended to supplement Introductory Biology.
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 70-102, BIOL-102.
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BIO - 123 Inquiry Into Life Science
(4 s.h.)
Prerequisite: EDU - 213 Introduction to Education
This course is specifically designed for education majors. Topics include ecosystems, plants, gene, homeostasis, microbes and metabolism. These topics are presented while modeling effective pedagogy when it comes to teaching science. The course is modeled on the Teaching Standards and Content Standards of the National Science Education Standards.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 70-190, BIOL-103.
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BIO - 151 Nutrition
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Three credit hours of high school inorganic chemistry. Physiology or biology helpful, but not essential. Basic math skills will be employed.
Introduces the science of human nutrition and its application to the role of the nurse, other allied health professional or educator in promoting good nutrition throughout the life span. Emphasis is placed on the study of macro and micro nutrient needs; and the use of science-based evidence for evaluation of findings and adoption of applications promoting sound nutritional practices among patients, clients and the community at large. Some principles of diet modification are presented as they relate to common chronic health problems, such as heart disease and diabetes.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 70-200, BIOL-205.
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BIO - 152 Health and Nutrition
(3 s.h.)
This course covers the science of health and its application to the individual, home, community, and school. Topics include elementary physiology, nutrition, dependency, and current health problems of national concerns.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 70-110, BIOL-105.
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BIO - 157 Human Biology
(4 s.h.)
Course provides overview of human biology for non-science majors. Includes study of cells, tissues, organs and systems with emphasis on interrelatedness. Coverage also includes genetics, aging, human ecology, and aspects of various human diseases.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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BIO - 186 Microbiology
(4 s.h.)
Morphology, physiology, taxonomy, and relationship of microorganisms to disease. In-depth laboratory study and suitable lecture material with applications to agriculture, industry, and medicine.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 70-109, BIOL-109.
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BIO - 196 Introduction to Bio-Technology
(4 s.h.)
The purpose of this course is to help students understand the importance and impact of bio-technology on our lives. Students will be introduced to bio-science’s impact on society and made to realize that technologies, like the tools they are manifested in, can be used “for better or for worse.” The benefits of bio-science will be discussed in six major categories: agriculture, industry, medicine, environmental, forensic, and advancement of knowledge.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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BIO - 202 Biology I
(4 s.h.)
Prerequisites: High school chemistry or meet corequisites.
Corequisites: CHM - 166 General Chemistry I
This course, with the addition of BIO - 203 Biology II , is a detailed study of the fundamental principles of biology. It is intended for students who will major in biology and it should be taken with the understanding that Biology II will be taken at NIACC also. Problems may result for the student who takes one Biology semester here and takes the other semester at a different institution. Biology I includes the study of ecology and environmental issues, cell structure and function, energy transfer, inheritance, and evolution.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 70-105, BIOL-201.
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BIO - 203 Biology II
(4 s.h.)
Prerequisite: BIO - 202 Biology I , with a grade of C or higher; or equivalent; or permission of instructor.
This course, with the addition of Biology I, is a study of the diversity of life. It is intended for students who will major in Biology and it should be taken with the understanding that Biology I should also be taken at NIACC. Problems may result for the student who takes one Biology semester here and takes the other semester at a different institution. Biology II includes evolution of life (unless it was covered in semester one of that year) and study of the six kingdoms of life.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 70-108, BIOL-202.
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BIO - 206 Anatomy and Physiology I
(4 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Must have successfully completed, with a grade of C or higher, one of the following: BIO - 102 Introductory Biology ; BIO - 186 Microbiology ; BIO - 202 Biology I ; HSC - 150 Body Structure and Function ; PEH - 144 Human Movement Science ; high school AP Biology; high school Anatomy and Physiology; or an ACT composite score of at least 21.
A lecture and laboratory-based study of the human body emphasizing the complementary nature of structure and function, molecular and cellular interactions, homeostasis, and metabolic processes. Includes a study of cells, tissues, membranes, skeletal, muscular, and reproductive systems. Students enrolling in Anatomy and Physiology I or II should plan on taking both semesters of the sequence at NIACC. Problems may result for the student who takes one A&P semester at NIACC and the other semester at a different institution.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 70-250, BIOL-220.
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BIO - 207 Anatomy and Physiology II
(4 s.h.)
Prerequisite: BIO - 206 Anatomy and Physiology I , with a grade of C or higher; or permission of instructor.
A continuation of BIO - 206 Anatomy and Physiology I . Includes a study of the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary, and nervous systems. Fetal pig, heart, kidney, brain, and eye dissections are required laboratory activities. Students enrolling in Anatomy and Physiology I or II should plan on taking both semesters of the sequence at NIACC. Problems may result for the student who takes one A&P semester at NIACC and the other semester at a different institution.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 70-251, BIOL-221.
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BMA - 168 Steam Plant Operations I (Low Pressure Boilers)
(2 s.h.)
This course presents principles of safe operation and maintenance of low-pressure boiler systems and prepares students for the state certification exam. This course has been designated as a pass/no pass course.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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BMA - 169 Steam Plant Operations II (High Pressure Boilers)
(2 s.h.)
Prerequisite: BMA - 168 Steam Plant Operations I (Low Pressure Boilers) (Low Pressure Boilers) or permission of instructor.
This course provides an overview of high pressure boiler operations and is used as a preparatory course for the state boiler technician exam. This course has been designated as a pass/no pass course.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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BUS - 102 Introduction to Business
(3 s.h.)
An overview of the phases and functions of the business enterprise. Units of instruction include the organization, financing, production, and contemporary issues in business. The course provides an awareness and understanding of the complexities of the business world.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 15-101, BUSN-101.
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BUS - 109 Financial Literacy
(3 s.h.)
A study of basic financial literacy concepts, including setting goals, budgeting, understanding the use of credit and impact of credit reports, the decision making process in regards to major consumer purchases, investing, risk management using insurance and other tools, and understanding your paycheck. This course includes all areas indicated in IA Senate File 2415 as required personal finance topics.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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BUS - 121 Business Communications
(3 s.h.)
This course will help the student become an effective communicator in the business world. Basic written communication will be emphasized through practice in grammar structure, vocabulary building, and organization of thoughts. These skills will then be implemented when the student plans and writes business letters and interoffice memorandums. A secondary emphasis will be placed on oral communication, listening skills, and nonverbal communication.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 15-212, ENGL-705.
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BUS - 122 Emerging Business Practices & Technologies
(3 s.h.)
This is an introductory course designed to assist students in creating simple, inexpensive technologies including a webpage for a new business or concept while applying basic marketing, advertising, and sales techniques that are targeted to Internet or electronic information and sales.
Lecture Hours: 15
Lab Hours: 60
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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BUS - 130 Introduction to Entrepreneurship
(3 s.h.)
This course introduces the concept of Entrepreneurship beginning with identifying characteristics of the Entrepreneur, evaluating opportunities, feasibility, financing, and planning for success. Students will also understand the need for a contingency plan as well as an exit strategy.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 15-171, ENT-101.
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BUS - 152 Creating a Company
(3 s.h.)
You will learn about entrepreneurship by being one. This course will give participants the opportunity to experience the activities, emotions and tensions that are part of founding and/or joining a start-up company. While the course materials will provide initial guidance, your success will be determined by your own initiative, perseverance, imagination and energy. This is neither a “game” nor a “simulation”. Students are required to identify real business customers and clients and to take steps to deliver real services or products. This is a real-world experience, supplemented by classroom activities and sharing of lessons learned.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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BUS - 161 Human Relations
(3 s.h.)
Human Relations is a course designed to improve the student’s ability to function in the workplace. This class will work on increasing the student’s self-awareness and improving their ability to get along with customers, coworkers, and supervisors.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 15-241, BUSN-105.
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