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AUT 129 - Automotive Electronic Safety Control Systems Credit Hours: 3
Introduces advanced automotive electronic safety control systems, including driver alert, unintended lane departure, blind spot detection, active headlights, and electronic control of braking systems. Addresses diagnostic procedures and maintenance of electronic safety control systems, and the theory, function, and operation of each system.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Check Availability
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AUT 136 - Automotive Vehicle Inspection Credit Hours: 2
Presents information on methods for performing automotive vehicle safety inspection.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hour.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 2 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
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AUT 155 - Basic Automotive Engine Performance Diagnostics Credit Hours: 5
Introduces basic engine performance concepts, including theory and practical application. Covers vehicle communications, scan-tool diagnostics, basic engine mechanical tests, and diagnosing and repairing vehicle drivability issues. Provides preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A8 Engine Performance Certification examination.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 6 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
Prerequisites: AUT 111 and AUT 245 , or program head approval.
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AUT 156 - Small Gasoline Engines Credit Hours: 2
Studies small gasoline engine operating principles, construction, design, variety, and their many purposes. Gives instruction on two-cycle and four-cycle small gas engines, their construction, design, fuel system, ignition systems, and lubricating systems. Demonstrates disassembly, reconditioning, overhaul, and reassembly in the lab.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hour.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Check Availability
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AUT 165 - Auto Diagnosis and Tune-Up Credit Hours: 2
Presents the techniques for diagnosis of malfunctions in systems of the automobile. Uses dynamometers, oscilloscopes, and other specialized diagnostic and testing equipment. Demonstrates tune-up of conventional and rotary engines.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hour.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
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AUT 178 - Automotive Final Drive and Manual Transmission Systems Credit Hours: 4
Presents the operation, design, construction, and repair of manual transmissions and final drive systems, for both front and rear drive vehicles including clutches, synchronizers, and torque multiplication/gear reduction, along with differentials, transmission/ transaxles, drive axles, U-joints, CV joints, four-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive systems.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
Prerequisites: Completion of AUT 101 - Introduction to Automotive Systems is preferred.
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AUT 197 - Cooperative Education in Automotive Mechanics Credit Hours: 2
Supervises on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial, and service firms, coordinated by the college’s cooperative education office. Applies to all occupational-technical curricula at the discretion of the college. Provides on-the-job training for automotive technology students.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 10 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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AUT 229 - Applied Automotive Electronic Guidance and Safety Control Systems Credit Hours: 3
Covers advanced automotive electronic systems, including GPS navigation, communication, and guidance control systems. Addresses the theory, function, operation, diagnostic procedures, and maintenance of each system. Emphasizes safety.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only
Prerequisites: AUT 129 .
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AUT 230 - Introduction to Alternative Fuels and Hybrid Vehicles Credit Hours: 3
Introduces current trends in alternative fueled vehicles, including current alternative fueled vehicles and the implication and safety precautions necessary for working on hybrid vehicle systems.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
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AUT 235 - Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Credit Hours: 2
Studies separate and combined automotive heaters and air conditioning, including direct and vacuum-operated controls, basic principles of refrigeration, adjustment, general servicing, and charging of air-conditioning systems.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hour.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 2 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring Summer
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AUT 236 - Automotive Climate Control Credit Hours: 4
Introduces principles of refrigeration, air-conditioning controls, and adjustment and general servicing of automotive air-conditioning systems.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: AUT 241 .
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AUT 241 - Automotive Electricity I Credit Hours: 3
Introduces electricity and magnetism, symbols and circuitry as applied to alternators, regulators, starters, lighting systems, instruments and gauges, and accessories. Part I of II.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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AUT 242 - Automotive Electricity II Credit Hours: 3
Introduces electricity and magnetism, symbols and circuitry as applied to alternators, regulators, starters, lighting systems, instruments and gauges, and accessories. Part II of II.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
Prerequisites: AUT 241 .
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AUT 243 - Automotive Control Electronics Credit Hours: 4
Introduces advanced automotive technologies, and covers the electronic control systems found in hybrid electric vehicle systems, battery electric vehicle systems, and fuel cell electric vehicle systems. Teaches theory, function, and operation of each electronic control system and provides students an opportunity to perform diagnostic procedures and maintenance for these systems. Focuses on safety.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Check Availability
Prerequisites: AUT 245 or program head approval.
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AUT 245 - Automotive Electronics Credit Hours: 4
Introduces the field of electronics as it applies to the modern automobile. Emphasizes basic circuit operation, diagnosis, and repair of digital indicator and warning systems.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
Prerequisites: AUT 241 .
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AUT 251 - Automatic Transmissions Credit Hours: 4
Studies several types of automatic transmissions/transaxles, torque converters, and their principles of operation. Includes adjustment, maintenance, and rebuilding.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
Prerequisites: Completion of AUT 101 - Introduction to Automotive Systems and AUT 241 - Electricity I is preferred.
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AUT 251 - Automatic Transmissions Credit Hours: 3
Studies several types of automatic transmissions/transaxles, torque converters, and their principles of operation. Includes adjustment, maintenance, and rebuilding.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
Prerequisites: Completion of AUT 101 and AUT 241 is preferred.
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AUT 251 - Automatic Transmissions Credit Hours: 3
Studies several types of automatictransmissions/transaxles torque convertersand their principles of operation. Includesadjustment maintenance and rebuilding.
Lecture Hours: 2
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: 3
Prerequisites: Completion of AUT 101 and AUT 241 is preferred.
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AUT 253 - Electric Vehicles Credit Hours: 4
Covers electric vehicle systems and advanced automotive electronics. Provides students an opportunity to perform diagnostic procedures and maintenance of electric vehicle systems. Teaches theory, function, and operation of electric vehicle systems. Focuses on safety.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Check Availability
Prerequisites: Experience in the automotive repair field, AUT 241 , AUT 242 , AUT 245 , and AUT 230 .
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AUT 254 - Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles Credit Hours: 4
Covers plug-in hybrid electric vehicle systems, extended-range electric vehicle systems, and advanced automotive electronics. Teaches theory, function, and operation of each plug-in hybrid vehicle system and provides students an opportunity to perform diagnostic procedures and maintenance for these vehicles. Focuses on safety.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Check Availability
Prerequisites: Experience in the automotive repair field, AUT 241 , AUT 242 , AUT 245 , and AUT 230 or approval of the program head.
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AUT 256 - Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles Credit Hours: 4
Introduces advanced automotive technologies, and covers hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle systems and advanced automotive electronics. Teaches theory, function, and operation of fuel cell electric vehicles and provides students an opportunity to perform diagnostic procedures and maintenance for fuel cell electric vehicle systems. Focuses on safety.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Check Availability
Prerequisites: AUT 245 or program head approval.
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AUT 265 - Automotive Braking Systems Credit Hours: 3
Presents operation, design, construction, repair, and servicing of braking system, including Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS). Explains uses of tools and test equipment, evaluation of test results, and estimation of repair cost for power, standard, and disc brakes.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
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AUT 266 - Auto Alignment, Suspension, and Steering Credit Hours: 3
Introduces use of alignment equipment in diagnosing, adjusting, and repairing front and rear suspensions. Deals with repair and servicing of power and standard steering systems.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hour.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 6 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
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AUT 275 - Shop Management Credit Hours: 2
Studies shop layout, personnel management, cost analysis, record keeping and quality control. Discusses shop manager, service salesman, and service writer roles in customer relations.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall summer
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AUT 297 - Cooperative Education in Automotive Mechanics Credit Hours: 2
Supervises on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial, and service firms, coordinated by the college’s cooperative education office. Applies to all occupational-technical curricula at the discretion of the college. Provides on-the-job training for automotive technology students.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 10 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
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BIO 1 - Foundations of Biology Credit Hours: 4
Develops a basic understanding of plant and animal form, function, and relationships. Prepares students who have a deficiency in high school biology. Credits cannot be included in any of the college’s academic program.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 4 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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BIO 100 - Basic Human Biology Credit Hours: 3
Presents basic principles of human anatomy and physiology. Discusses cells, tissues, and selected human systems. Not intended for students in college transfer AA or AS degree.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: Placement in ENG 111 or placement in co-requisites ENG 111 and EDE 11 by placement test or instructor/advisory approval.
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BIO 101 - General Biology I Credit Hours: 4
Focuses on foundations in cellular structure, metabolism, and genetics in an evolutionary context. Explores the core concepts of evolution; structure and function; information flow, storage and exchange; pathways and transformations of energy and matter; and systems biology. Emphasizes process of science, interdisciplinary approach, and relevance of biology to society. Part I of a two-course sequence.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: Placement in ENG 111 or placement in co-requisites ENG 111 and EDE 11 and competency in Introductory Algebra MDE 10 as demonstrated through placement or by satisfactorily completing MDE 10 .
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BIO 102 - General Biology II Credit Hours: 4
Focuses on diversity of life anatomy and physiology of organisms and ecosystem organization and processes in an evolutionary context. Explores the core concepts of evolution; structure and function; information flow storage and exchange; pathways and transformations of energy and matter;and systems biology. Emphasizes process of science interdisciplinary approach and relevance of biology to society. Part II of a two-course sequence.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of BIO 101 .
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BIO 106 - Life Science Credit Hours: 4
Provides a topical approach to basic biological principles. Includes the scientific process, characteristics of living organisms, molecular aspects of cells, bioenergetics, cellular and organismal reproduction genetics, evolution, some human organ systems, and ecology. Designed for the non-science major. Credits in this course do not count toward the AS in Science degree options.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: Placement in ENG 111 or placement in co-requisites ENG 111 and EDE 11
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BIO 107 - Biology of the Environment Credit Hours: 4
Presents the basic concepts of environmental science through a topical approach. Includes the scientific method, population growth and migration, use of natural resources and waste management, ecosystem simplification and recovery, evolution, biogeochemical cycles, photosynthesis and global warming, geological formations, atmosphere and climate, ozone depletion, pollution examples and anti-pollution laws, and acid deposition. Environmental Sustainability Designation: Course content related to the study of sustainable development.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: Placement in ENG 111 or placement in co-requisites ENG 111 and EDE 11 by placement test or instructor/advisor approval.
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BIO 141 - Human Anatomy and Physiology Credit Hours: 4
Integrates anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. Integrates concepts of chemistry, physics, and pathology. Part I of II.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: (1) BIO 101 (or an equivalent) or high school biology and chemistry completed within seven years of registering for this course with a grade of C or better or a score of 75% or higher on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) or advisor approval, and (2) Placement in ENG 111 or placement in co-requisites ENG 111 and EDE 11 by placement test, or instructor/advisor approval.
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BIO 142 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours: 4
Integrates anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. Integrates concepts of chemistry, physics, and pathology. Part II of II.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: BIO 141
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BIO 145 - Basic Human Anatomy & Physiology Credit Hours: 4
Introduces human anatomy and physiology. Covers basic chemical concepts, cellular physiology, anatomy, and physiology of human organ systems.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3-4 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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BIO 149 - Microbiology for Allied Health Credit Hours: 1
Studies the characteristics of microorganisms that are especially important to programs in the Allied Health fields. This course also emphasizes these characteristics in regard to individual and community health.
Semester(s) Offered: Check Availability
Prerequisites: ENG 111 , MTH 126, and BIO 141 (or NAS 161 or BIO 231 )
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BIO 150 - Introductory Microbiology Credit Hours: 4
Studies the general characteristics of microorganisms. Emphasizes their relationships to individual and community health.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: laboratory 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: Placement in ENG 111 or placement in co-requisites ENG 111 and EDE 11 and competency in Introductory Algebra MDE 10 as demonstrated through placement or by satisfactorily completing MDE 10 .
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BIO 205 - General Microbiology Credit Hours: 4
Examines morphology, genetics, physiology, ecology, and control of microorganisms. Emphasizes application of microbiological techniques to selected fields.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: laboratory 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: BIO 101 -BIO 102 and CHM 111 -CHM 112 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. CHM 101 -CHM 102 are acceptable equivalent courses. Credits for CHM 101 -CHM 102 do not count toward the AS in Science degree.
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BIO 206 - Cell Biology Credit Hours: 4
Introduces the ultrastructure and functions of cells. Emphasizes cell metabolism, cell division, and control of gene expression.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only
Prerequisites: One year of college biology and one year of college chemistry.
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BIO 231 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 4
Integrates the study of gross and microscopic anatomy with physiology, emphasizing the analysis and interpretation of physiological data. Part I of II.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: One year of college biology and one year of college chemistry or school approval.
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BIO 232 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours: 4
Integrates the study of gross and microscopic anatomy with physiology, emphasizing the analysis and interpretation of physiological data. Part II of II.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: One year of college biology and one year of college chemistry or school approval and BIO 231 .
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BIO 256 - General Genetics Credit Hours: 4
Explores the principles of genetics ranging from classical Mendelian inheritance to the most recent advances in the biochemical nature and function of the gene. Includes experimental design and statistical analysis.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: laboratory 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Check Availability
Prerequisites: BIO 101 , BIO 102 , CHM 111 , and CHM 112 .
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BIO 270 - General Ecology Credit Hours: 3
Studies inter-relationships between organisms and their natural and cultural environments with emphasis on populations communities and ecosystems.
Lecture Hours: 2
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: 3
Prerequisites: BIO 101 and BIO 102 or departmental approval.
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BIO 299 - Supervised Study in Biology: Advanced Microbiology Credit Hours: 4
Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor. Provides students the opportunity to research scientific literature on their selected topic, design and conduct a lab study, assemble and analyze observed lab data, and complete a final report on this research.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 4 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
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BIO 299 - Supervised Study in Biology: Intermediate Microbiology Credit Hours: 2
Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor. Provides students the opportunity to research scientific literature on their selected topic, design and conduct a lab study, assemble and analyze observed lab data, and complete a final report on this research.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Check Availability
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BIO 299 - Supervised Study in Ecology: Advanced Credit Hours: 4
Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor. Provides students an opportunity to research scientific literature on their selected topic, design a field study to be conducted, assemble and analyze observed field data, and complete a final report on this research.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 6 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring Summer
Prerequisites: One year of college biology (including BIO 102 ) and MTH 161 or MTH 167 or faculty approval.
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BIO 299 - Supervised Study in Ecology: Intermediate Credit Hours: 2
Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor. Provides students the opportunity to research scientific literature on their selected topic, design a field study to be conducted, assemble and analyze observed field data, and complete a final report on this research.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hour.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring Summer
Prerequisites: One year of college biology (including BIO 102 ) and MTH 161 or MTH 167 or faculty approval.
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BUS 100 - Introduction to Business Credit Hours: 3
Presents a broad introduction to the functioning of business enterprise within the U.S. economic framework. Introduces economic systems, essential elements of business organization, production, human resource management, marketing, finance, and risk management. Develops business vocabulary.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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BUS 111 - Principles of Supervision I Credit Hours: 3
Teaches the fundamentals of supervision, including the primary responsibilities of the supervisor. Introduces factors relating to the work of supervisor and subordinates. Covers aspects of leadership, job management, work improvement, training and orientation, performance evaluation, and effective employee/supervisor relationships.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only
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BUS 116 - Entrepreneurship Credit Hours: 3
Presents the various steps considered necessary when going into business. Includes areas, such as product-service analysis, market research evaluation, setting up books, ways to finance start-up, operations of the business, development of business plans, buyouts versus starting from scratch, and franchising. Uses problems and cases to demonstrate implementation of these techniques.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Only
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BUS 117 - Leadership Development Credit Hours: 3
Covers interpersonal relations in hierarchical structures. Examines the dynamics of teamwork, motivation, handling change and conflict, and how to achieve positive results through others.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Only
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BUS 125 - Applied Business Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
Applies mathematical operations to business process and problems such as wages and payroll, sales and property taxes, checkbook records and bank reconciliation, depreciation, overhead, distribution of profit and loss in partnerships, distribution of corporate dividends, commercial discounts, markup, markdown, simple interest, present values, bank discount notes, multiple payment plans, compound interest, annuities, sinking funds, and amortization.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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BUS 165 - Small Business Management Credit Hours: 3
Identifies management concerns unique to small businesses. Introduces the requirements necessary to initiate a small business and identifies the elements comprising a business plan. Presents information establishing financial and administrative controls, developing a marketing strategy, managing business operations, and the legal and government relationships specific to small businesses.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Only
Prerequisites: BUS 116 or BUS 200 or school approval.
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BUS 200 - Principles of Management Credit Hours: 3
Teaches management and the management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Focuses on application of management principles to realistic situations managers encounter as they attempt to achieve organizational objectives.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only
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BUS 201 - Organizational Behavior Credit Hours: 3
Presents a behaviorally-oriented course combining the functions of management with the psychology of leading and managing people. Focuses on the effective use of human resources through understanding human motivation and behavior patterns, conflict management and resolution, group functioning and process, the psychology of decision-making, and the importance of recognizing and managing change.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 205 - Human Resource Management Credit Hours: 3
Introduces employment, selection, and placement of personnel, forecasting, job analysis, job descriptions, training methods and programs, employee evaluation systems, compensation, benefits, and labor relations.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only
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BUS 208 - Quality and Productivity Management Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on the key quality improvement concepts regarding products and services, customers and suppliers, and systems and processes that make quality a part of the work life of an organization. Emphasizes the role of teams, including team meeting skills and techniques, and a variety of quality improvement tools, such as flowcharts, run charts, Pareto diagrams, cause and effect diagrams, evaluation matrices, and implementation road maps.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Check Availability
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BUS 220 - Introduction to Business Statistics Credit Hours: 3
Introduces statistics as a tool in decision-making. Emphasizes ability to collect, present, and analyze data. Employs measures of central tendency and dispersion, statistical inference, index numbers, probability theory, and time series analysis.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Only
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BUS 240 - Introduction to Business Law Credit Hours: 3
Presents an introduction to the American legal system, including an overview of the courts, civil, and criminal law. Develops an in-depth understanding of contracts, agency law, and business organizations. Also includes an overview of property, UCC Sales, and Commercial Paper.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Only
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BUS 260 - Planning for Small Business Credit Hours: 3
Provides knowledge of the development of a business plan, which can be used to acquire capital and serve as a management guide. Combines knowledge that has been acquired in the areas of planning, management, and finance, using pro forma statements and marketing. Covers internet-searching techniques. Recommended as a capstone course.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: SPR ONLY
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BUS 265 - Ethical Issues in Management Credit Hours: 3
Examines the legal, ethical, and social responsibilities of management. May use cases to develop the ability to think and act responsibly.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only
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BUS 290 - Coordinated Internship in Business Management and Administration Credit Hours: 3
Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
Prerequisites: Program head approval is required for enrollment in this course. Variable hours.
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BUS 298 - Seminar and Project in Business Management and Administration Credit Hours: 3
Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objective and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only
Prerequisites: Students should have completed most of the management courses before enrolling in this course.
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CSP 101 - Introduction to Central Sterile Services Credit Hours: 1
Introduces students to the central service area of health care facilities and the responsibilities and role of the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST). Explores the practical application of concepts and procedures, such as regulations and standards, safety, personal protective equipment (PPE), universal precautions, and the work flow of the central service department. Discusses disinfection, decontamination, transportation of soiled items, and cleaning processes. Explores the basics of instrumentation assembly and how to process instruments, including disassembly.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hour per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
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CSP 106 - Surgical Instrumentation Credit Hours: 1
Prepares the student to visually identify surgical instruments and distinguish category, use, and name of each instrument. Emphasizes quality assurance and provides the student with the skills to package and inspect instrumentation and equipment for sterilization..
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
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CSP 107 - Fundamentals of Central Sterile Services Credit Hours: 1
Prepares the student for entry level practice in assembly area of the central service department. Covers the packaging process and sterilization method with an emphasis on disposable packaging materials, package closure methods, package labeling, sterility maintenance, selection of appropriate packing material, and identification of instruments by category, use, and name. Emphasizes quality assurance to enable the student to inspect, assemble, and prepare instrumentation for packaging.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hour per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
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CSP 135 - Central Sterile Infection Control Credit Hours: 2
Introduces the fundamentals of infection control. Content will include an introduction to concepts of microbiology including cell structure and theory, microbial function, human and pathogen relationships, infectious process, blood-borne and airborne pathogens, defense microorganisms, and principles of microbial control and destruction.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
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CSP 191 - Fundamental Clinical Applications Credit Hours: 3
Provides students hands-on practice in the clinical setting of central sterile service with an emphasis on the decontamination and processing areas. Provides the clinical experience required for International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) certification.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 9 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
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CSP 205 - Intermediate Central Sterile Services Credit Hours: 1
Prepares the student for point-of-use processing, immediate-use steam sterilization, and high-heat and low-heat sterilization methods. Emphasizes proper procedures involved in transporting sterile goods through facilities and between various clinical sites and quality assurance to ensure customer satisfaction and safety, records maintenance, sterile storage, and central service inventory.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hour per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
Prerequisites: CSP 107 .
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CSP 291 - Intermediate Clinical Applications Credit Hours: 3
Provides the student with continued hands-on practice in the clinical setting with an emphasis on packaging, wrapping, and sterilization in the clinical setting within a central sterilization processing department. Provides the clinical experience required for International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) certification.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 9 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
Prerequisites: CSP 191 .
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CSP 292 - Advanced Clinical Applications: Capstone Credit Hours: 3
Provides continued hands-on clinical experience in a central sterilization processing department. Emphasizes the student’s ability to demonstrate distribution, sterile storage, and case cart preparation in the clinical setting with minimal supervision and provides hours required for the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) certification.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 9 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
Prerequisites: CSP 291 .
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CHM 1 - Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4
Presents basic inorganic and organic principles to students with little or no chemistry background. Taught as pass/fail, the course can be taken in subsequent semesters as necessary until course objectives are completed. The credits are not applicable to any of the college’s academic programs, although high school level chemistry or higher may be required for entrance into certain programs. The credits do not transfer.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 4 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: Competency in Math Essentials (MTE), units 1-3, as demonstrated through the placement and diagnostics tests or equivalent.
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CHM 101 - Introductory Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4
Explores the experimental and theoretical concepts of general chemistry while emphasizing scientific reasoning, critical and analytical thinking. Designed for the non-science major. This is a Passport Transfer Course. Part I of II.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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CHM 102 - Introductory Chemistry Credit Hours: 4
Emphasizes experimental and theoretical aspects of inorganic, organic, and biological chemistry. Discusses general chemistry concepts as they apply to issues within our society and environment. Designed for the non-science major. Part II of II.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: CHM 101 or equivalent.
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CHM 111 - General Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4
Explores the fundamental laws, theories and mathematical concepts of chemistry. Designed primarily for science and engineering majors. Requires a strong background in mathematics. Part I of II.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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CHM 112 - General Chemistry II Credit Hours: 4
Explores the fundamental laws, theories, and mathematical concepts of chemistry. Designed primarily for science and engineering majors. Requires a strong background in mathematics. Part II of II.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: MTH 161 or higher and CHM 111 with a grade of C or better.
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CHM 241 - Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
Introduces fundamental chemistry of carbon compounds, including structures, physical properties, syntheses, and typical reactions. Emphasizes reaction mechanisms. Part I of II.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Summer
Prerequisites: CHM 112 or equivalent
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CHM 242 - Organic Chemistry II Credit Hours: 3
Introduces fundamental chemistry of carbon compounds, including structures, physical properties, syntheses, and typical reactions. Emphasizes reaction mechanisms. Part II of II.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring Summer
Prerequisites: or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
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CHM 245 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Credit Hours: 2
Introduces various methods and procedures used in present day organic laboratories. Covers the general techniques, organic synthesis, and the use of common spectroscopic instrumentation; synthesizing a variety of compounds; and analyzing the products through physical properties and spectroscopy. Part I of II.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hour per week.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Summer
Prerequisites: CHM 112 with a grade of C or better.
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CHM 246 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Credit Hours: 2
Introduces various methods and procedures used in present day organic laboratories. Covers the general techniques, organic synthesis, and the use of common spectroscopic instrumentation; synthesizing a variety of compounds; and analyzing the products through physical properties and spectroscopy. Part II of II.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hour per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring Summer
Prerequisites: CHM 245 .
Corequisites: CHM 242 .
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CHM 260 - Introductory Biochemistry Credit Hours: 3
Explores fundamentals of biological chemistry. Includes study of macromolecules, metabolic pathways, and biochemical genetics.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Summer
Prerequisites: CHM 112 and satisfactory placement score for ENG 111 .
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CHD 118 - Language Arts for Young Children Credit Hours: 3
Emphasizes the early development of children’s language and literacy skills. Presents techniques and methods for supporting all aspects of early literacy. Surveys children’s literature, and examines elements of promoting oral literacy, print awareness, phonological awareness, alphabetic principle, quality storytelling and story reading. Addresses strategies for intervention and support for exceptional children and English Language Learners.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 2 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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CHD 119 - Introduction to Reading Methods Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on promoting language and literacy skills as the foundation for emergent reading. Emphasizes phonetic awareness and alphabetic principles, print awareness and concepts, comprehension and early reading and writing. Addresses strategies for intervention and support for exceptional children and English Language Learners.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 2 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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CHD 120 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credit Hours: 3
Introduces early childhood development through activities and experiences in early childhood, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and primary programs. Investigates classroom organization and procedures, and use of classroom time and materials, approaches to education for young children, professionalism, and curricular procedures.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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CHD 145 - Teaching Art, Music, and Movement to Children Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on children’s exploration, play, and creative expression in the areas of art, music, and movement. Emphasis will be on developing strategies for using various open-ended media representing a range of approaches in creative thinking. Addresses strategies for intervention and support for exceptional children and English Language Learners.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 2 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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CHD 146 - Math, Science, and Social Studies for Children Credit Hours: 3
Provides experiences in content, methods, and materials for the development of math, science, and social studies skills in children. Emphasis will be on developing strategies for using various resources to facilitate children’s construction of knowledge. Addresses strategies for intervention and support for children with special needs and English Language Learners.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 2 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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CHD 165 - Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on observation as the primary method for gathering information about children in early childhood settings. Emphasizes development of skills in the implementation of a range of observation techniques. Includes 40 hours of field placement in early learning setting.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours (seminar).
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 2 hours (field placement).
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: Students must be eligible to work with young children according to Department of Social Services requirements.
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CHD 166 - Infant and Toddler Programs Credit Hours: 3
Examines child growth and development from birth to 36 months. Focuses on development in the physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and language domains. Emphasizes the importance of the environment and relationships for healthy brain development during the child’s first three years of life. Investigates regulatory standards for infant/toddler caregiving.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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CHD 205 - Guiding the Behavior of Children Credit Hours: 3
Explores the role of the early childhood educator in supporting emotional and social development of children, and in fostering a sense of community. Presents practical strategies for encouraging prosocial behavior, conflict resolution and problem solving. Emphasizes basic skills and techniques in child guidance.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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CHD 210 - Introduction to Exceptional Children Credit Hours: 3
Reviews the history of and legal requirements for providing intervention and educational services for children with special needs. Studies the characteristics of children with a diverse array of needs and developmental abilities. Explores concepts of early intervention, inclusion, guiding behavior and adapting environments to meet children’s needs.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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CHD 215 - Models of Early Childhood Education Programs Credit Hours: 3
Studies and discusses the various models and theories of early childhood education programs, including current trends and issues. Presents state licensing and staff requirements.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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CHD 216 - Early Childhood Programs, School, and Social Change Credit Hours: 3
Explores methods of developing positive, effective relations with families to enhance their developmental goals for children. Considers culture and other diverse needs, perspectives, and abilities of families and educators. Emphasizes advocacy and public policy awareness as an important role of early childhood educators. Describes risk factors and identifies community resources.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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CHD 265 - Advanced Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on implementation of activity planning and observation of children through participation in early childhood settings. Emphasizes responsive teaching practices and assessment of children’s development. Reviews legal and ethical implications of working with children. Supports the student in creating a professional educational portfolio. Includes 40 hours of field placement in early learning setting.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours (seminar).
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 2 hours (field placement).
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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CHD 270 - Administration of Child Care Programs Credit Hours: 3
Examines the skills needed for establishing and managing early childhood programs. Emphasizes professionalism and interpersonal skills, program planning, staff selection and development, creating policies, budgeting, and developing forms for recordkeeping.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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CHD 298 - Seminar and Project in Childhood Development: Portfolio Development Credit Hours: 1
Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. Serves in conjunction with CHD 265 as the capstone course for the Early Childhood Development Associate of Applied Science degree.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 2 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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CST 100 - Principles of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
Applies theory and principles of public address with emphasis on preparation and delivery.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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CST 110 - Introduction to Communication Credit Hours: 3
Examines the elements affecting speech communication at the individual, small group, and public communication levels with emphasis on practice of communication at each level.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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CST 151 - Film Appreciation I Credit Hours: 3
Provides students with a critical understanding of film through the discussion and viewing of motion pictures with emphasis upon the study of film history and the forms and functions of film. Students will develop skills to analyze the shared social, cultural, and historical influences of films and their contexts. Part I of II.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: Placement in ENG 111 or placement in Co-requisites ENG 111 and EDE 11 .
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CST 152 - Film Appreciation II Credit Hours: 3
Provides students with a critical understanding of film through the discussion and viewing of motion pictures with emphasis upon the study of film history and the forms and functions of film. Students will develop the skills to analyze the shared social, cultural, and historical influences of films and their contexts. The course focuses on the interplay of contemporary aspects of film creation such as diverse audiences, economic realities, and emerging media formats. Part II of II..
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring Summer
Prerequisites: Fluency in Standard American English; placement in ENG 111 or placement in ENG 111 and EDE 11 .
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CST 229 - Intercultural Communication Credit Hours: 3
Emphasizes the influence of culture on the communication process including differences in values, message systems, and communication rules.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
Prerequisites: Completion of all developmental reading and writing recommendations.
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