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BUS - 185 Business Law I
(3 s.h.)
This course studies law as applied to business transactions and business relationships. It is an introduction to jurisprudence and the courts, contracts, sales, and security agreements. The course looks at the history of law, the constitution, and ethical considerations. Students will review the court system, government regulation of business, and study various types of law.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 15-120, BUSN-120.
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BUS - 225 Business Internships
(1-5 s.h.)
Prerequisites: The following criteria will be used: Students must enroll in and pass BUS - 162 Workplace Professionalism . Students must have their proposed experience approved by the Business Division Chair before they may register and begin.
Business Internships is a learning experience which is: Based on practical work experience; related directly to the student’s program of study; individualized to enable the student to gain valuable work experience and help determine career choices; and geared to the student’s academic knowledge, personal development and professional preparation. This course is repeatable once.
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 60, 120, 180, 240, or 300
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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BCA - 129 Basic Word Processing
(2 s.h.)
This course is designed to introduce students to computers and the fundamentals of word processing. The student will progress from basic through intermediate features of word processing software using Microsoft Word 2016.
Lecture Hours: 20
Lab Hours: 20
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 15-211, COMP-105.
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BCA - 136 Advanced Word Processing
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisites: BCA - 129 Basic Word Processing and BCA - 215 Computer Business Applications .
Students will learn intermediate to advanced functions of Microsoft Word 2016 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.
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BCA - 152 Comprehensive Spreadsheets
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: BCA - 215 Computer Business Applications or CSC - 116 Information Computing
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.
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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
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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.
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CHM - 122 Introduction to General Chemistry
(4 s.h.)
Prerequisite: MAT - 063 Elementary Algebra 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.
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CHM - 127 Molecules of Life
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: MAT - 063 Elementary Algebra 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
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CHM - 129 Allied Health Chemistry
(4 s.h.)
Prerequisite: MAT - 063 Elementary Algebra 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
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CHM - 132 Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry
(4 s.h.)
Prerequisite: CHM - 122 Introduction to General Chemistry .
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
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CHM - 166 General Chemistry I
(5 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of one year of high school chemistry and MAT - 092 Intermediate Algebra , or the equivalent.
CHM-166 is the first semester of a 2-semester sequence in general chemistry designed for those students needing a more rigorous background in chemistry for taking more advanced courses. This course will enable the student to apply the basic principles, laws, and theories of physical science, designed to give the student a better understanding of various aspects of modern chemistry, including an understanding of atomic structure, stoichiometry, chemical bonding, properties of gases, liquids, and solids, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics. This course is designed for students of chemistry, biological science, pre-pharmacy, pre-veterinary, pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, etc. The student will also apply the scientific method in the laboratory to stress the nature of scientific thinking, experimentation, data handling, and problem solving. This course includes three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 60
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 70-137, CHEM-210.
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CHM - 176 General Chemistry II
(5 s.h.)
Prerequisite: CHM - 166 General Chemistry I , with a grade of C or higher; or equivalent; or permission of instructor.
CHM-176 is the second semester of a 2-semester sequence in general chemistry designed for those students needing a more rigorous background in chemistry for taking more advanced courses. This course will enable the student to apply the basic principles, laws, and theories of physical science, designed to give the student a better understanding of various aspects of modern chemistry, including an understanding of kinetics, chemical equilibria, acids, bases, solubility, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and radioactivity. This course is designed for students of chemistry, biological science, pre-pharmacy, pre-veterinary, pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, engineering, etc. The student will also apply the scientific method in the laboratory to stress the nature of scientific thinking, experimentation, data handling, and problem solving. This course includes three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 60
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 70-138, CHEM-211.
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CHM - 263 Organic Chemistry I
(5 s.h.)
Prerequisite: CHM - 176 General Chemistry II .
This course will enable the student to apply the basic principles, laws and theories of organic chemistry, with an emphasis on modern spectroscopy, including UV, IR, MS, 1H, 13C and DEPT NMR, as well as mechanisms of reactions and bonding of organic compounds, including alkanes, alkenes, alkynes and alcohols. This is designed for students of chemistry, biological science, pre-pharmacy, pre-veterinary, pre-medicine, pre-dentistry and medical technology. The student will also apply the scientific method in the laboratory to stress the nature of scientific thinking, experimentation, data collection and analysis, and problem solving with more advanced organic laboratory techniques with an emphasis on the basic techniques for the preparation, separation, and purification of organic compounds. This course includes three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 60
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 70-274, CHEM-220.
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CHM - 273 Organic Chemistry II
(5 s.h.)
Prerequisite: CHM - 263 Organic Chemistry I .
This course is the second half of a two-semester sequence of organic chemistry, with an emphasis on the basic principles, laws and theories of organic chemistry, with an emphasis on modern spectroscopy, including UV, IR, MS, 1H, 13C and DEPT NMR, and reaction mechanisms of aromatic compounds, ketones, aldehydes, enols and carboxylic acids and its derivatives, as well as the application of organic chemistry towards biological systems. This is designed for students of chemistry, biological science, pre-pharmacy, pre-veterinary, pre-medicine, pre-dentistry and medical technology. The student will also apply the scientific method in the laboratory to stress the nature of scientific thinking, experimentation, data handling, and problem solving with more advanced organic laboratory techniques with an emphasis on the basic techniques for the preparation, separation, and purification of organic compounds, as well as the application of modern spectroscopic methods for determining the structure and purity of organic compounds. This course includes three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 60
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 70-275, CHEM-221.
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PEC - 110 Coaching Ethics, Techniques and Theory
(1 s.h.)
This course will cover the guiding principles and techniques of coaching interscholastic athletics. There will be discussion of theory, ethics, and professional responsibilities as they relate to coaching interscholastic athletes. This course fulfills the theory/methods and ethics of coaching course requirement for a coaching authorization/endorsement in Iowa.
Lecture Hours: 15
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 60-150, PHYE-150.
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PEC - 115 Athletic Development and Human Growth
(1 s.h.)
A one-semester course with emphasis on human growth and development and relationship to physical activity, with special attention to children and adolescents.
Lecture Hours: 15
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 60-153, PHYE-153.
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PEC - 122 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology for Coaching
(1 s.h.)
This course provides an introduction to anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on the relationship to athletic actions. This course is designed as an introductory course for prospective coaches with little or no background in anatomy and physiology. This course fulfills the structure and function of the human body course requirement for a coaching authorization/endorsement in Iowa.
Lecture Hours: 15
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 60-152, PHYE-152.
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PEC - 127 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
(2 s.h.)
This course will cover injury recognition and treatment techniques, taping, and wrapping. It will also cover preventative measures to reduce injuries in physical activity/sport. This course fulfills the prevention and care of athletic injuries course requirement for a coaching authorization/endorsement in Iowa.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 60-118, PHYE-151.
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PEC - 161 Sports Officiating
(3 s.h.)
Designed to teach the student the rules of officiating interscholastic sports. Emphasis will be upon rule interpretation and proper mechanics of officiating.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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CAD - 216 Architectural CADD
(2 s.h.)
Students will be instructed in residential architecture drafting techniques required to design and draft floor plans, exterior and interior details, and structural representations. The course will use architectural CAD software to develop a full set of residential house plans. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and plot architectural drawings to scale within accepted architectural standards.
Lecture Hours: 15
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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CFR - 101 Computer Forensics
(4 s.h.)
This course deals with the identification, acquisition, preservation, documentation and interpretation of computer data. Topics covered include the digital forensics profession, public- and private-sector investigations, establishing a lab for collecting and analyzing data, file system structures, digital forensics tools, hashing of data and images, detailed report writing, expert testimony, and ethics for the expert witness. The course also covers virtual machine forensics, live acquisitions, network forensics, e-mail and social media investigations, mobile device forensics and the Internet of Things, and cloud forensics.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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NET - 134 IT Essentials
(4 s.h.)
The IT Essentials (ITE) course introduces students to the fundamentals of computer hardware and software, mobile devices, security and networking concepts, and the responsibilities of an IT professional.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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NET - 136 Operating Systems II
(3 s.h.)
This course addresses advanced topics such as file management, shell programming, security, network and service administration, fault tolerance, recovery, troubleshooting, and operating system structure. This will be accomplished by studying the Unix or Linux operating systems.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 15-177, ISTS-111.
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NET - 142 Network Essentials
(3 s.h.)
Network Essentials introduces the networking field. The course focuses on network terminology and protocols, local area networks (LAN), wide-area networks (WANs), Open System Interconnect (OSI) models cabling, cabling tools, routers, router programming, Ethernet, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, and network standards. Instruction and training are provided in the proper care, maintenance, and use of networking software tools, and equipment and all local, state, and federal safety, building, and environmental codes and regulations.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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NET - 213 Cisco Networking
(4 s.h.)
Cisco Networking is the Cisco Introduction to Networks (ITN) course that covers the architecture, structure, functions, and components of the Internet and other computer networks. Students achieve a basic understanding of how networks operate and how to build simple Local Area Networks (LAN), perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement an Internet Protocol (IP).
Lecture Hours: 60
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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NET - 228 Cisco Networking II
(4 s.h.)
Prerequisite: NET - 213 Cisco Networking
Cisco Networking II is the Cisco Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials (SRWE) course that covers the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in small networks and introduces Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN) and security concepts. Students learn how to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches for advanced functionality using security best practices and resolve common issues with protocols in both Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) and Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) networks.
Lecture Hours: 60
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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NET - 229 Cisco Networking III
(4 s.h.)
Prerequisites: NET - 213 Cisco Networking and NET - 228 Cisco Networking II or equivalent experience or instructor permission
Cisco Networking III is the Cisco Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation (ENSA) course that describes the architecture, components, operations, and security to scale for large, complex networks, including Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies. The course emphasizes network security concepts and introduces network virtualization and automation. Students learn how to configure, troubleshoot, and secure enterprise network devices and understand how application programming interfaces (API) and configuration management tools enable network automation.
Lecture Hours: 60
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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NET - 292 Information Technology Capstone
(5 s.h.)
Prerequisites: CIS - 119 Introduction to Programming , NET - 134 IT Essentials , NET - 136 Operating Systems II , NET - 203 Introduction to Networks , NET - 613 Information Data Assurance , or instructor permission.
This course is the capstone for all the courses that are taught for the IT Specialist and Information Assurance and Security programs. The student will design, implement, monitor and fix any issues that arise during the course. The student is responsible to ensure that the network developed is properly protected, and remains functional for the duration of the semester. If an issue arises, the student must troubleshoot the problem, develop a viable solution and implement the solution to get the network back into operation. The student will work together with students from each program to ensure that proper hardening, identification of malicious activity, and proper investigation is conducted to ensure that the issues are not caused by an intruder or that any data has been taken. The student will use an array of operating systems from Windows Server, Windows Workstation, Linux and Apple MAC Systems.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 90
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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NET - 304 Windows Workstation Operating Systems
(4 s.h.)
This course lays out how to properly install, configure, upgrade, troubleshoot, and repair personal computer operating systems using Microsoft Windows operating system. This course also addresses operating system interface controls, file system management, application management, network client configuration, and operating system security.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 15-182, ISTS-120.
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NET - 324 Windows Network Management
(4 s.h.)
Prerequisite: NET - 304 Windows Workstation Operating Systems .
This course goes into detail on topics of a network operating system such as design, planning, installation, configuration, security, performance, administration, troubleshooting, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery. Client setup, file and print sharing, directory services, remote access, Hyper-V virtualization, Active Directory implementation, and IPv4/IPv6 addressing. Concepts learned in this course lead toward obtaining Microsoft certification.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 15-184, ISTS-121.
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NET - 609 Network Security
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: NET - 225 Routing and Switching Essentials .
Network Security equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for entry-level security specialist careers. This course is a hands-on, career-oriented e-learning solution that emphasizes practical experience. It is a blended curriculum with both online and classroom learning. Network Security aims to develop an in-depth understanding of network security principles as well as the tools and configurations required to secure a network.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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NET - 613 Information Data Assurance
(3 s.h.)
This course offers in-depth coverage of the current risks and threats to an organization’s data, combined with a structured way of addressing the safeguarding of these critical electronic assets. The course provides a foundation for those responsible for protecting network services, devices, traffic, and data. Additionally, the course provides the broad-based knowledge necessary to prepare students for further study in other specialized security fields. It is also intended to serve the needs of individuals seeking to pass the Computing Technology Industry Association’s (CompTIA) Security+ certification exam.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 15-167, ISTS-210.
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CIS - 119 Introduction to Programming
(4 s.h.)
This course provides students exposure to computer program design, structure, development, and troubleshooting through an examination of such topics as logic concepts, variables, input/output, interactive constructs, conditional flow, modular design, create and manage databases, debugging, CGI scripting, object-oriented programming, and the comparison of programming languages.
Lecture Hours: 60
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 15-168, ISTS-105.
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CIS - 125 Introduction to Programming Logic with Language
(3 s.h.)
Introduction to Programming Logic with Language concentrates on the process of developing a logical algorithmic solution to a problem. The course focuses on the procedural process of software development.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 15-196, ISTS-125.
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CIS - 153 Data Structures
(4 s.h.)
Prerequisite: CIS - 125 Introduction to Programming Logic with Language .
Students will study functional decomposition. Students will learn the data structures and accompanying algorithms that are most fundamental to computer science discipline and analyze various implementations of each.
Lecture Hours: 60
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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CIS - 332 Database and SQL
(3 s.h.)
This course introduces students to database concepts, with topics such as database structure and design, planning, modeling, database software and servers, SQL, reports, fault tolerance, and administration also covered. Exposure to current and popular database systems will be provided.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 15-174, COMP-205.
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CSC - 116 Information Computing
(3 s.h.)
This course presents the basic concepts of information systems and computer literacy. The course incorporates theory as well as hands-on practice, which focuses on spreadsheets and database management systems (DBMS).
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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CON - 107 Construction Safety
(2 s.h.)
This course covers Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry (29 CFR Part 1926). Safety in the construction industry is as essential to securing the well being of the company as it is to protecting the welfare of the worker. Changes in the labor market, insurance costs, and OSHA compliance requirements make it imperative that supervisors and workers receive adequate safety training to develop, practice, and maintain safe working conditions at construction work sites.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 91-161, BUIL-700.
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CON - 110 Construction Drawing
(1 s.h.)
Students will learn about the fundamentals of drawing using manual and computer-aided drafting skills. Architectural Drawing is designed to give students the skills necessary to produce a set of working drawings. Students will learn to draw basic plans, sections, elevations, details, and schedules.
Lecture Hours: 15
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 91-173, BUIL-705.
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CON - 112 Blueprint Reading and Estimating
(3 s.h.)
Residential and commercial printreading and materials estimating covers understanding drawings, the language of construction. Students learn how to gather and use information from prints and drawings to estimate quantities of materials and perform construction work processes.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 91-198, BUIL-720.
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CON - 117 Building Codes and Standards
(2 s.h.)
This course covers construction-related building codes and standards. Presentations illustrate which of the various codes and standards affect specific types of construction. Students learn how competent construction workers bear responsibility for knowing, understanding, and complying with codes and standards during all phases of the construction process.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 91-174, BUIL-715.
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CON - 121 Carpentry Fundamentals I
(4 s.h.)
General skills instruction covers safety; basic hand tools; basic power tools; jobsite safety; printreading; construction materials and systems; construction fasteners and processes; residential construction practices; and commercial construction practices.
Lecture Hours: 24
Lab Hours: 75
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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CON - 123 Carpentry Fundamentals II
(4 s.h.)
Prerequisite: CON - 121 Carpentry Fundamentals I .
General skills instruction covers safety; basic hand tools; basic power tools; jobsite safety; printreading; construction materials and systems; constructional fasteners and processes; residential construction practices; and commercial construction practices.
Lecture Hours: 24
Lab Hours: 75
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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CON - 255 Carpentry I
(4 s.h.)
Prerequisites: CON - 121 Carpentry Fundamentals I and CON - 123 Carpentry Fundamentals II .
General skills instruction covers safety; hand tools; power tools; printreading; builders level, transit, and laser; scaffolding; rigging; arc welding; cutting and burning. Residential skills instruction covers sitework; building layout; formwork; floor and still framing; wall and ceiling framing; roof framing; stair construction; exterior walls, soffits, and cornice construction; roof coverings; window and door installation; cabinet fabrication; and running trims and hardware installations.
Lecture Hours: 24
Lab Hours: 75
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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CON - 256 Carpentry II
(4 s.h.)
Prerequisite: CON - 255 Carpentry I .
General skills instruction covers safety; hand tools; power tools; printreading; builders level, transit and lasers; scaffolding; rigging; arc welding; cutting and burning. Commercial skills instruction covers sitework; building layout; footing, wall, stair, column, beam, and deck form constructions; wood and steel stud framing; exterior walls and canopy constructions; cabinet fabrication; wood and steel jamb, window, door, millwork, and hardware installations; and office partition, and acoustical ceiling installations.
Lecture Hours: 24
Lab Hours: 75
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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CON - 272 Commercial Construction
(3 s.h.)
Provides introductory lab experience in tool and equipment use, and basic commercial construction procedures. Focuses on safety and foundational elements in a variety of systems. Hands-on lab activities include foundations, floor and wall systems, concrete, masonry, basic plumbing and electrical. Commercial skillsets in hollow core door frame installation, cabinet installation and basic welding will be introduced as well.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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CON - 305 Cabinetry and Millwork
(3 s.h.)
This competency-based course prepares students for entry-level positions in the cabinetmaking and millwork, furniture-making and woodworking industries.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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CON - 315 Guitar Building
(2 s.h.)
Students in Guitar Building will design and build an electric guitar or bass and learn a lot about types and species of woods, as well as the intricate details that go into guitar building. This course will cover a number of different concepts as they relate to design, engineering, materials processes, fastening techniques, precision measuring and machining, electronics, physics, math and communications. As time allows, students will also learn basic chording and rhythm techniques with their custom built instrument. Students will be responsible for the cost of their instrument.
Lecture Hours: 15
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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CON - 949A-C Special Topics in Carpentry
(1-3 s.h.)
This course provides options for students that have earned a Building Trades Diploma and are seeking a Degree. It provides an opportunity to focus on specific skill sets for a current or potential employer.
Lecture Hours: 15, 30, or 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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CRJ - 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice
(3 s.h.)
This course examines the criminal justice system as a method of social control in the United States. This course also examines crime definitions, data collection and analysis, and the roles, rules, and responsibilities of the law enforcement, the courts, and the correctional components of the criminal justice system in responding to crime.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 80-291, CRIM-107.
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CRJ - 107 Survey of Criminal Justice Agencies
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: CRJ - 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice .
Criminal Justice students will learn about the practical application of Criminal Justice practices from current practitioners in the public and private sectors. Guest speakers from public and private agencies will visit the classroom and engage students in informal and formal discussions about the agency’s duties and responsibilities. Students will also gain experience in job seeking by participating in a mock employment process.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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CRJ - 111 Police and Society
(3 s.h.)
This course examines the police as part of society’s official control apparatus. The course examines current police issues, integrating six core elements: history, role, socialization, culture, function, and experience. Topics covered include history, basic police role and organization, the making of a police officer, police behavior, stress, the delivery of effective police services, and the future of law enforcement.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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CRJ - 120 Introduction to Corrections
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: CRJ - 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice .
An introduction to the philosophy and history of corrections, identifying multiple facets of the correctional system, including: jails and detention facilities, probation, intermediate sanctions, imprisonment and parole. This course focuses on how today’s correctional subsystems function within a larger criminal justice system.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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CRJ - 130 Criminal Law
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: CRJ - 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice .
This course reviews the historical development of criminal law and the means by which society attempts to use criminal law to prevent harm to society. Topics covered include crimes against persons; crimes against society; and public order crimes. Students also examine the defenses against various crimes.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 80-190, CRIM-101.
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CRJ - 141 Criminal Investigation
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: CRJ - 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice .
This course examines the basic principles of investigation, including: examination of the crime scene, collecting physical evidence, interviews and interrogations, report writing, articulating probable cause, and preparing cases for prosecution.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 80-292, CRIM-108.
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CRJ - 201 Juvenile Delinquency
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: CRJ - 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice .
This course is a survey of the field of juvenile delinquency. The content includes the history of juvenile delinquency and the juvenile court, as well as the role of police agencies and correctional agencies. We will also examine different theoretical perspectives to aid in the understanding of delinquent behavior as well as examining societal response to delinquent behavior.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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CRJ - 208 Introduction to Private Security
(3 s.h.)
This course is designed to familiarize students with the facets of the private security industry and business. Discussions will cover history and professionalization, business of security, concepts, tools, and system convergence, private security laws, as well as all types of security features, information and computer security, investigative security, surveillance and undercover, private and public partnerships.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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CRJ - 227 Employment Strategies for Criminal Justice
(1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Student must be registered in the Criminal Justice program.
This course prepares students for the steps involved in securing a position in criminal justice fields. It is an introduction to the job search process, including the resume, cover letter, and job interview. It also covers information unique to the criminal justice selection process.
Lecture Hours: 15
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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CRJ - 295 Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: CRJ - 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice , CRJ - 111 Police and Society and CRJ - 120 Introduction to Corrections .
This course is an overview of contemporary issues in the criminal justice arena. Topics covered will include community policing and problem-solving, ethics and discretionary decision-making, diversity in the criminal justice system and the community, domestic violence and other contemporary issues.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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Diesel |
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DSL - 101 Diesel Shop Safety
(1 s.h.)
This course is designed to acquaint the student with proper personal and shop safety procedures. Tool identification, care, and maintenance will be covered along with careers and career opportunities. 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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DSL - 142 Electrical Systems
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: DSL - 101 Diesel Shop Safety .
Instruction in diesel starting, charging, and accessory electrical systems and components. An emphasis is placed on electrical system diagnosis and electrical repair. Includes using various industry standard diagnostic electrical equipment and testing techniques.
Lecture Hours: 15
Lab Hours: 60
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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DSL - 356 Diesel Engines I
(6 s.h.)
Prerequisite: DSL - 101 Diesel Shop Safety .
Instruction in diesel engine application, design, construction, theory, and operating principles. This course also covers diagnosis, disassembly, and assembly of diesel engines.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 90
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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DSL - 428 Electronic Engine Controls
(6 s.h.)
Prerequisite: DSL - 101 Diesel Shop Safety .
Instruction in diesel equipment power train electronic control systems and addresses electronic principles. Includes an in-depth study of electronic engine/power train control operation, component operation, trouble shooting techniques, and proper repair of these systems.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 90
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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DSL - 445 Diesel Fuel Systems
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: DSL - 101 Diesel Shop Safety .
Instruction in theory, diagnosis and service of hydro-mechanical and electronic diesel fuel systems. Includes an opportunity to analyze fuel system components, and system operational characteristics.
Lecture Hours: 15
Lab Hours: 60
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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DSL - 534 Drive Trains
(4 s.h.)
Prerequisite: DSL - 101 Diesel Shop Safety .
Instruction in theory, diagnosis and service of clutches, driveline, non-synchro transmissions and final drives. Includes proper repair and service of assemblies for standard and automated transmissions.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 60
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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DSL - 636 Air Systems and Brakes
(4 s.h.)
Corequisite: DSL - 101 Diesel Shop Safety .
Instruction in theories of braking system operation and provides hands-on experience in the rebuilding, repairing, and adjusting of the various braking systems including hydraulic, air, and electrical types, as well as ABS brake operation.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 60
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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DSL - 644 Steering and Suspension
(4 s.h.)
Corequisite: DSL - 101 Diesel Shop Safety .
Instruction in theory and hands-on training needed to properly test, repair, troubleshoot, and align suspension and steering systems used on trucks and heavy equipment.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 60
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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DSL - 806 Class A CDL Driving Course
(4 s.h.)
Prerequisite: DSL - 101 Diesel Shop Safety or permission of the instructor.
This course provides the safety and skills training needed to meet the minimum requirements established by the Federal Department of Transportation to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License. This classification of driver’s license will give the learner the foundational skills required to apply for entry level employment in a variety of fields requiring the Class A CDL. This course is designated as a pass/no pass course.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 60
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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DSL - 834 Preventative Maintenance
(5 s.h.)
Prerequisite: DSL - 101 Diesel Shop Safety .
Overview of knowledge and demonstration of basic engine maintenance and repair, heavy duty brakes, drive train, air conditioning, fuel and emission systems, electronics, safety inspection, DOT inspection, servicing, maintenance records, and repairs of all onboard systems.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 90
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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Early Childhood Education |
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ECE - 103 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
(3 s.h.)
This course gives students a historical and philosophical foundation of the field of early childhood education and includes an overview of assessment and evidence-based practices. The course addresses the influences of family centered practice, inclusion, culture, and language, and explores early childhood careers.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 20-125, EDUC-125.
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ECE - 131 Home and School Relationships in Early Childhood
(3 s.h.)
Home and School Relationships in Early Childhood provides techniques for developing home, school, and community relationships to encourage the learning and well-being of each child. Birth through age 8 is emphasized.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to EDUC-128.
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ECE - 133 Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition
(3 s.h.)
This course focuses on evidence-based concepts in the fields of health, safety, and nutrition and their relationship to the growth and development of the young child ages birth to eight. The course blends current theory with problem-solving, practical applications, and assessments and includes collaboration with families and assesses the role of culture, language, and ability on health, safety, and nutrition decisions in early childhood settings.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 20-126, EDUC-126.
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ECE - 159 Early Childhood Curriculum II
(3 s.h.)
This course focuses on the development, implementation, and assessment of appropriate environments and curricula for young children ages three through eight through developmentally appropriate practices in a context of family and culturally sensitive care. The emphasis is on understanding children’s developmental stages and developing appropriate learning opportunities, interactions, and environments in the following areas: emergent literacy, math, science, technology, and social studies.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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ECE - 170 Child Growth and Development
(3 s.h.)
Reviews typical and atypical development of children from conception to adolescence in all developmental domains. Examines interactions between child, family and society within a variety of community and cultural contexts and how each impacts the developing child. Examines theories and evidence-based practices associated with understanding and supporting young children.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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ECE - 221 Infant/Toddler Care and Education
(3 s.h.)
Focuses on care, education, and assessment of children from birth to thirty-six months. Prepares students to utilize developmentally- appropriate, evidenced-based practices including responsive caregiving, routines as curriculum, collaborative relationships with culturally, linguistically, and ability-diverse children and families, and a focus on the whole child in inclusive settings.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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ECE - 243 Early Childhood Guidance
(3 s.h.)
This course focuses on developmentally appropriate evidence-based approaches and positive guidance strategies for supporting the development of each child. The course emphasizes supportive interactions and developmentally appropriate environments, how to use assessment to analyze and guide behaviors, and studies the impact of family and each child’s culture, language, and ability on child guidance.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to EDUC-129.
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Economics |
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ECN - 110 Introduction to Economics
(3 s.h.)
An introductory study of how people use scarce resources to satisfy their many material wants and needs. The general concepts include scarcity, supply and demand, and the structure and function of a market economy. Microeconomic concepts include decision making by consumers and producers in competitive and monopolized product and labor markets. Macroeconomic concepts include business cycles, aggregate supply and demand, fiscal policy, economic growth, money and banking systems, and monetary policy. This course cannot be transferred as barrier credit.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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ECN - 120 Principles of Macroeconomics
(3 s.h.)
An introductory study of how people use scarce resources to satisfy unlimited wants. After an introduction to economics and some basic principles of market economies, the emphasis is on the determination of national income, output, employment, and the general price level in the national economy including an examination of the money and banking system.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 80-133, ECON-110.
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ECN - 130 Principles of Microeconomics
(3 s.h.)
An introductory study of how people use scarce resources to satisfy their virtually unlimited material wants and needs. The concepts emphasized are scarcity, supply and demand, and decision making by individual consumers, resource suppliers, and entrepreneurs in the product and resource markets and the resulting effects on the efficiency with which resources are used.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 80-134, ECON-111.
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Education |
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EDU - 213 Introduction to Education
(3 s.h.)
This course examines American education from a historical, philosophical, and sociological perspective. Challenges and issues in education today will be discussed in the context of school organization, politics, funding, curriculum, professionalism, legal issues, and effective school and teacher characteristics.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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EDU - 219 Field Experience and Seminar
(1 s.h.)
Pre/corequisite: EDU - 213 Introduction to Education .
This Field Experience provides purposeful classroom observations for pre-service teachers. Students will reflect on the ways schools function, identify the roles and responsibilities of teachers, and observe student behavior. Through this field experience, the students will get a realistic view of being a teacher and will be able to make an informed decision as to whether or not teaching is a good career choice. Evaluation is pass/no pass.
Lecture Hours: 5
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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EDU - 235 Children’s Literature
(3 s.h.)
This course in Children’s Literature has a two-fold purpose. As a survey course, it is designed to help acquire knowledge of children’s literature and to become widely acquainted with the great wealth of books available for today’s children. An equally important purpose is to develop proficiency with selection, close reading, and evaluation of children’s literature and using them across the curriculum. In this course, an emphasis is on motivating children to read and introducing them to a diverse range of cultures.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 30-210, EDUC-201.
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EDU - 242 Classroom Assessment
(2 s.h.)
Prerequisite: EDU - 213 Introduction to Education .
This course is an introduction to the assessment process for classroom teachers. It will focus on the interaction between assessment and instruction, formative and summative assessment, development and use of teacher-constructed assessments, purposes and interpretation of standardized assessments, and grading and communicating about student performance.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 20-110, EDUC-210.
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EDU - 246 Including Diverse Learners
(3 s.h.)
This course provides an introductory discussion of issues and practices regarding the inclusion of diverse student populations in general education settings. The emphasis is placed on addressing the needs of all students, i.e. general education, special education, gifted, at risk, and multicultural. Both formal and informal projects explore adaptive strategies for the curriculum and the classroom.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 20-120, EDUC-220.
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EDU - 250 Educational Technology and Design
(3 s.h.)
This course focuses on the production of instructional media/computer technology and their relationship to educational strategies within an instructional design framework. Course activities include the planning, design, and production of media and the operation of hardware and software for educational use. Students will be exposed to various ways of thinking about educational media and the messages they deliver. The course provides students with experiences that enable them to integrate technology resources to support clearly defined learning objectives.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 20-195, EDUC-195.
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ELT - 115 Electronic Concepts
(3 s.h.)
Electronic Concepts is an introductory survey of electricity and electronics suitable for students interested in pursuing a career in such technical fields as electronics, automotive, HVAC, and other fields that require knowledge of basic electrical/electronic concepts. Topics include safety, shop and lab practices, motors and controls, direct and alternating current, and semiconductor and digital electronics. Course work consists of problem solving, computer-assisted instruction, computer simulation, and hands-on exercises with industrial grade equipment.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 96-132, INDU-701.
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ELT - 124 Advanced PLCs and System Integration
(3 s.h.)
Corequisite: ELT - 170 Introduction to PLCs .
Advanced topics in programmable logic controllers using the Allen-Bradley SLC500 and RSLogix 500 programming software including analog I/O and PID control. Application of RSLinx to establish communications and DH485 LAN networking. Controller Area Networking (CAN) using DeviceNET programming and integration using RSNetworx. PanelView programming and integration using the Allen-Bradley PanelView 500 and PanelBuilder32. Projects involving practical field devices and program development.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 91-203, EMST-803.
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ELT - 133 Electric Motor Drives
(2 s.h.)
Prerequisite: ELT - 210 Motor Control Circuits .
Study of AC general purpose variable speed drives, AC vector (spindle) drives, and AC servo drives. Hands-on exercises provide experience with typical components and interconnections needed to implement various control systems. Concepts of system stability, frequency response, feedback, damping, position and speed control are covered. System troubleshooting.
Lecture Hours: 15
Lab Hours: 31
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 96-157, EMST-815.
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ELT - 170 Introduction to PLCs
(3 s.h.)
Introduction to programmable logic controllers (PLCs) using computer simulation of the Allen Bradley SLC500 and RSLogix 500 programming software, elementary ladder logic and discrete I/O instructions, counters, timers, program development techniques, and troubleshooting. Advanced topics in programmable logic controllers including program control instructions, math operations, sequencers, and data manipulation. This course is offered on campus as an instructor-supervised/student-paced format and is also offered online. Students enrolled in this course should expect to spend 75-90 hours (5-6 hours/week) to complete the course. If in an on-campus section, that time will be spent in the Industrial Systems Technology Lab.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 45
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 91-202, EMST-802.
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ELT - 190 Introduction to Technical Computing & CAD
(3 s.h.)
Introduction to Technical Computing and Computer-Aided Drafting is designed to familiarize the student with computer basics relating to occupations in the industrial/technical area. This includes fundamentals of CAD—layers, icons, pull-down menus, drawing and editing commands, object snaps, screen menu, filters, text, sketch, basic construction of 2D mechanical drawings. Students will become familiar with the use of computers in the generation of mechanical drawings utilizing lettering, basic geometric construction, and sketching fundamentals.
Lecture Hours: 15
Lab Hours: 60
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 91-104, EMST-701.
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ELT - 210 Motor Control Circuits
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: ELT - 382 Electronic Circuit Analysis .
Introduction to industrial electrical motor and control circuitry. Emphasis placed on AC single- and three-phase circuit and transformer theory and industrial applications. Applications include various types of control elements. Study of the National Electrical Code as it pertains to manufacturing/industrial environment. Fundamental skills in electrical wiring and raceway techniques are learned through lab and/or project exercises. This course is offered in an instructor-supervised/ student-paced format. Students enrolled in this course should expect to spend 75-90 hours in the Industrial Systems Technology Lab to complete the course.
Lecture Hours: 15
Lab Hours: 69
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 91-105, EMST-710.
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ELT - 333 Analog and Digital Electronics
(4 s.h.)
Prerequisite: ELT - 382 Electronic Circuit Analysis .
Digital: Study of number systems related to digital circuits, Boolean Algebra/Karnaugh Maps. Combinational logic including AND, OR, NAND, NOR, NOT, XOR. Combinational circuits decoders. Basic sequential elements including SR, D, JK, and Master-Slave flip-flops. Sequential circuits including registers and counters. Memory circuits and applications. Analog to digital (A/D) and digital to analog (D/A) conversion and elementary interfacing. Design, analysis, and computer simulation. Analog: Study of diodes, bipolar transistors and field effect transistors (JFETs and MOSFETs) as they are used in both AC and DC electronic circuits. Applications such as power supplies, switching circuits and amplifier circuits are covered. Advanced topics in electronic devices including operational amplifiers (op amps), active filters, thyristors, and voltage regulation are covered. Computer simulation of the devices under study is covered. Both circuit analysis and measurement techniques using meters and oscilloscopes are stressed. This course is offered in an instructor-supervised/student-paced format. Students enrolled in this course should expect to spend 25-35 hours in the Industrial Systems Technology Lab to complete the course.
Lecture Hours: 15
Lab Hours: 90
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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ELT - 382 Electronic Circuit Analysis
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: MAT - 801 Applied Math A , MAT - 802 Applied Math B , MAT - 803 Applied Math C , and MAT - 804 Applied Math D , or permission of the instructor.
Study of the nature of electricity involving both direct and alternating current. DC circuit analysis utilizing more advanced techniques such as: superposition, Thevinin’s and Norton’s theorems. AC circuit analysis involving RL, RC, and RLC circuits, inductive and capacitive reactances, resonance, and transformer fundamentals. Computer circuit simulation of both DC and AC circuits is stressed along with an application of electronic test equipment; oscilloscopes, meters, and power supplies. This course is offered in an instructor-supervised/student-paced format. Students enrolled in this course should expect to spend 75-95 hours in the Industrial Systems Technology Lab to complete the course.
Lecture Hours: 15
Lab Hours: 60
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 91-175, EMST-702.
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