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AUT 285 - Automotive Service and Practical Applications Capstone (4 CR.)
Provides practice with technical and workplace skills in an automotive shop environment where diagnosis, repair, quality control, and service learning come together. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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BIO 101 - General Biology I (4 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): Placement into ENG 111 . Competency in Math Essentials Units MTT 1 -MTT 3 as demonstrated through placement and diagnostic tests, or by completion through unit 3 in an MTT course. Competency in Math Essentials Units MTT 1 -5 or equivalent is desirable. 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 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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BIO 102 - General Biology II (4 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 . 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 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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BIO 110 - General Botany (4 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): placement into ENG 111 . Emphasizes plant life cycles, anatomy, morphology, taxonomy, and evolution. Considers the principles of genetics, ecology, and physiology. Lecture 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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BIO 120 - General Zoology (4 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): placement into ENG 111 . Presents basic biological principles, and emphasizes structure, physiology, and evolutionary relationships of invertebrates and vertebrates. Lecture 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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BIO 141 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): Placement into ENG 111 . Integrates anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. Integrates concepts of chemistry, physics, and pathology. Lecture 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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BIO 142 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): BIO 141 or division approval. Integrates anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. Integrates concepts of chemistry, physics, and pathology. Lecture 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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BIO 145 - Human Anatomy and Physiology for the Health Sciences (4 CR.)
Introduces human anatomy and physiology primarily to those planning to pursue an AAS degree in nursing. Covers basic chemical concepts, cellular physiology, as well as the anatomy and physiology of human organ systems. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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BIO 146 - Human Heredity (3 CR.)
Surveys basic principles of classical and molecular genetics as applied to humans. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BIO 147 - Basic Laboratory Calculations for Biotechnology (1 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): program placement, coenrollment in BIO 250 , or Biotechnology program head permission. Prepares students to work effectively in a scientific laboratory through instruction of the metric system, scientific notation, exponents, solution making, pH readings, and the creation of standard curves for data analysis. Focus will be on quantitative skills needed to perform most basic laboratory work. Skills will be practiced and reinforced through application-based problems and hands-on activities. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
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BIO 150 - Introductory Microbiology (4 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 or BIO 141 . Studies the general characteristics of microorganisms. Emphasizes their relationships to individual and community health. Lecture 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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BIO 165 - Principles in Regulatory and Quality Environments for Biotechnology (2 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): program placement, BIO 180 with a “C” or better or Biotechnology program head permission. Prepares students to work effectively in a scientific field and explains the basics of the regulatory and quality environments encountered in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical field. Surveys the principles and practices used on a day-to-day basis in regulatory affairs and quality systems. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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BIO 173 - Biology for Biotechnology (4 CR.)
Introduces the student to biological concepts essential to the understanding of biotechnology. Focuses on the structural organization, function, and chemical nature of the cell. Studies cellular processes such as membrane transport, information processing, reproduction, and heredity. Emphasizes laboratory methods of biotechnology. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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BIO 180 - Introduction to Careers in Biotechnology (1 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): program placement or Biotechnology program head permission. Exposes the student to the field of biotechnology including possible future employment opportunities. Introduces the requirements to complete training and facilitates the student’s need in the construction of a student plan and educational goal. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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BIO 205 - General Microbiology (4 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): CHM 111 , CHM 112 , and two of the following: BIO 101 , BIO 102 , BIO 110 , BIO 120 , BIO 141 , BIO 142 , or division approval. Examines morphology, genetics, physiology, ecology, and control of microorganisms. Emphasizes application of microbiological techniques to selected fields. Lecture 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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BIO 206 - Cell Biology (4 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 , CHM 111 , and one of the following: CHM 112 , BIO 102 , BIO 110 , BIO 120 , BIO 141 , BIO 142 , or division approval. Introduces the ultrastructure and functions of cells. Emphasizes cell metabolism, cell division, and control of gene expression. Lecture 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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BIO 231 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): CHM 111 , CHM 112 , and two of the following: BIO 101 , BIO 102 , BIO 110 , BIO 120 , BIO 141 , BIO 142 , or division approval. Integrates the study of gross and microscopic anatomy with physiology, emphasizing the analysis and interpretation of physiological data. Lecture 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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BIO 232 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): BIO 231 or division approval. Integrates the study of gross and microscopic anatomy with physiology, emphasizing the analysis and interpretation of physiological data. Lecture 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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BIO 250 - Biotechnology Research Methods and Skills (3 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): program placed and coenrollment in BIO 253 . Provides students with knowledge and advanced laboratory skills needed for employment in the biotechnology industry. Focuses on use of basic and specialized lab equipment and techniques such as solution chemistry, cell culture, DNA extraction and analysis, and protein extraction and analysis. Emphasis is on lab safety, documentation, quality control, and use of standard operating procedures. Lecture 1 hour per week. Laboratory 6 hours per week. Total 7 hours per week.
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BIO 251 - Protein Applications in Biotechnology (4 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): BIO 250 and BIO 253 with a “C” or better. Prepares students to understand protein structure and function and teaches the laboratory skills needed to successfully work with proteins. Focuses on levels of protein structure and protein function. Includes common laboratory assays for protein synthesis, purification, detection, and quantification. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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BIO 252 - Nucleic Acid Methods (4 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): BIO 250 and BIO 253 with a “C” or better. Provides students with advanced laboratory skills needed for employment in the biotechnology industry. Focuses on use of basic and specialized lab equipment and techniques such as solution chemistry, cell culture, DNA extraction and analysis, and protein extraction and analysis. Emphasizes lab safety, documentation, quality control, and use of standard operating procedures. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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BIO 253 - Biotechnology Concepts (3 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): program placed, BIO 101 or BIO 173 with a “C” or better. Explores the growing field of biotechnology ranging from basic cellular and molecular biology concepts to both basic and advanced laboratory techniques. Emphasizes the application of biotechnology to medicine, agriculture, environmental science, and forensics. Includes discussion of the business, regulatory/legal, ethical, and societal issues of this topic as well as the growing field of bioinformatics. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BIO 254 - Capstone Seminar in Biotechnology (2 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): students must have completed 75% of their program requirements including BIO 147 , BIO 165 , BIO 180 , BIO 250 , and BIO 253 with a “C” or better, or Biotechnology program head permission. Integrates principles, theories, and methods learned in prior courses in biotechnology. Promotes exposure to real-world experience through completion of group project(s) having a professional focus. Emphasizes collaboration, literature research, proposal development, and communication and presentation skills. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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BIO 255 - Bioinformatics and Computer Applications in Biotechnology (2 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): program placement, BIO 250 and BIO 253 with a “C” or better, or Biotechnology program head permission. Covers basic computer concepts and Internet skills and uses a software suite, which includes word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software to demonstrate skills. Introduces students to basic online tools and resources to retrieve and analyze biological data, such as DNA, RNA, and protein sequences, structures, functions, pathways, and interactions. Includes hands-on sessions to allow students to become familiar with these resources and their navigation and applications. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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BIO 256 - General Genetics (4 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): any two of the following courses: BIO 101 , BIO 102 , BIO 110 , BIO 120 , BIO 141 , BIO 142 , or division approval. 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 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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BIO 270 - General Ecology (4 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): any two of the following courses: BIO 101 , BIO 102 , BIO 110 , BIO 120 , or division approval. Studies interrelationships between organisms and their natural and cultural environments with emphasis on populations, communities, and ecosystems. Lecture 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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BIO 275 - Marine Ecology (4 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): any two of the following courses: BIO 101 , BIO 102 , BIO 110 , BIO 120 , or division approval. Applies ecosystem concepts to marine habitats. Includes laboratory and field work. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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BCS 140 - Introduction to Mass Media (3 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): placement into ENG 111 . Studies the development of mass media communication, including the history and technological evolution of print and electronic media. Emphasizes mass communication in the United States. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BLD 20 - Introduction to Plumbing (2 CR.)
Presents an introduction to the principles and practices of plumbing as related to light construction. Enables students to plan, prepare for, and install supply and waste lines, and install kitchen and bath fixtures. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
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BLD 101 - Construction Management I (3 CR.)
Presents overviews of all phases of construction project management. Introduces students to philosophy, responsibilities, methodology, and techniques of the construction process. Introduces topics related to the construction and design industries, organizations, construction contracts, bidding procedures, insurance, taxes, bonding, cost accounting, and business methods including basic computer usage, safety, and general project management procedures. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BLD 102 - Construction Management II (3 CR.)
Emphasizes advanced management techniques and methodology. Includes engineering economics, accounting principles, life cycle costing, value engineering, systems analysis with computer applications, work improvement, quality control, and a broad overview of the construction management profession. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BLD 110 - Introduction to Construction (3 CR.)
Covers basic knowledge and requirements needed in the construction trades. Introduces use of tools and equipment, with emphasis on construction safety, including personal and tool safety. Provides a working introduction to basic blueprint reading and fundamentals of construction mathematics. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BLD 165 - Construction Field Operations (2 CR.)
Introduces areas of construction field management that relate directly to on-the-job requirements of construction operations viewed from the construction superintendent’s standpoint. Includes theories of project management and field supervision; utilization of equipment, labor, and material; construction site development; requirements of field scheduling; management input requirements; job recording and documentation; and supervision responsibility. May include field trips to project sites. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
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BLD 200 - Sustainable Construction (2 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): BLD 101 plus BLD 165 or instructor’s permission. Teaches students the specialized construction management best practices that must be utilized when managing a sustainable project. Course will include industry standards for green construction as identified by popular building rating systems. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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BLD 215 - OSHA 30 Construction Safety (2 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): OSHA 10 certification or department approval. Covers all topics included in the OSHA 30- hour course. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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BLD 231 - Construction Estimating I (3 CR.)
Focuses on materials take-off and computing quantities from working drawings and specifications. Includes methods for computing quantities of concrete, steel, masonry, roofing, and excavation. Deals with pricing building components, materials and processes, as well as transportation and handling costs, mark-up discount procedures, equipment cost, and labor rates. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BLD 232 - Construction Estimating II (3 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): BLD 231 . Presents an introduction to computer programs for construction estimating. Produces a cost estimate for a major project with the aid of a computer program. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BLD 241 - Construction Management III (3 CR.)
Presents fundamentals of construction supervision including responsibilities of the construction superintendent, operations manager, general superintendent and project engineer, with factors relating to their work and that of their subordinates, aspects of job leadership, and effective human relations as related to efficient supervision. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BLD 242 - Construction Management IV (3 CR.)
Presents a comprehensive overview of all aspects of construction law and labor relations, exposing the students to responsibilities and requirements. Includes history of labor relations in the United States, trade unionism, federal labor laws and their direct effect on construction, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) laws, and regulations that apply. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BLD 247 - Construction Planning and Scheduling (3 CR.)
Introduces principles of planning and scheduling of a construction project. Includes sequence of events and processes on a construction site. Studies scheduling techniques including the critical path method. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BLD 249 - Carpentry II (3 CR.)
Presents advanced concepts of carpentry as they relate to residential/light construction, including theoretical and practical applications. Covers advanced framing techniques, finish and trim systems, and calculations commonly required in all phases of light construction. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 100 - Introduction to Business (3 CR.)
A satisfactory placement score for ENG 111 is strongly recommended. 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 3 hours per week.
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BUS 111 - Principles of Supervision I (3 CR.)
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 3 hours per week.
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BUS 116 - Entrepreneurship (3 CR.)
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 startup, 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 3 hours per week.
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BUS 117 - Leadership Development (3 CR.)
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 3 hours per week.
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BUS 121 - Business Mathematics I (3 CR.)
Applies mathematical operations to business processes and problems. Reviews operations, equations, percents, sales and property taxes, insurance, checkbook and cash records, wage and payroll computations, depreciation, overhead, inventory turnover and valuation, financial statements, ratio analysis, commercial discounts, markup, and markdown. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 125 - Applied Business Mathematics (3 CR.)
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 3 hours per week.
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BUS 165 - Small Business Management (3 CR.)
Identifies management concerns unique to small business. 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 3 hours per week.
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BUS 200 - Principles of Management (3 CR.)
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 3 hours per week.
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BUS 201 - Organizational Behavior (3 CR.)
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 3 hours per week.
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BUS 202 - Applied Management Principles (3 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): BUS 200 . Focuses on management practices and issues. May use case studies and/or management decision models to analyze problems in developing and implementing a business strategy while creating and maintaining competitive advantage. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 204 - Project Management (3 CR.)
Provides students with knowledge of essential skills and techniques necessary to lead or participate in projects assigned to managerial personnel. Covers time and task scheduling, resource management, problem solving strategies, and other areas related to managing a project. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 205 - Human Resource Management (3 CR.)
Introduces employment, recruitment, selection, and placement of personnel, forecasting, job analysis, job descriptions, training methods and programs, employee evaluation systems, compensation, benefits, and labor relations. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 208 - Quality and Productivity Management (3 CR.)
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 roadmaps. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 212 - Disaster Recovery Planning for Managers (3 CR.)
Covers developing a plan for an organization to get computer operations back to their pre-existing state as soon as possible after a disaster. Covers documenting existing technology and the complete steps in the disaster recovery process. Emphasis on policies and procedures to prevent the loss of data and elimination of system downtime. Includes the completion of a disaster recovery plan for an organization and/or department. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 220 - Introduction to Business Statistics (3 CR.)
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 3 hours per week.
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BUS 221 - Business Statistics I (3 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): MTH 161 or division approval. Focuses on statistical methodology in the collection, organization, presentation, and analysis of data; concentrates on measures of central tendency, dispersion, probability concepts and distribution, sampling, statistical estimation, normal and T distribution, and hypotheses for means and proportions. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 222 - Business Statistics II (3 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): BUS 221 or division approval. Continues study of inferential statistics and application of statistical techniques and methodology in business. Includes analysis of variance, regression, and correlation measurement of business and economic activity through the use of index numbers, trend, cyclical, and seasonal effects and the Chi-square distribution and other nonparametric techniques. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 224 - Statistical Analysis for Business (4 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): MTH 161 or division approval. Discusses the business statistics topics typically covered in business degree programs. Covers frequency distributions, descriptive measures, probability concepts, probability distributions, sampling, hypotheses testing for means and proportions, Chi-square distribution, simple linear regression and briefly, multiple linear regression. Lecture 4 hours per week.
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BUS 226 - Computer Business Applications (3 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): keyboarding competence. Provides a practical application of software packages including spreadsheets, word processing, database management, and presentation graphics. Includes the use of programs in accounting techniques, word processing, and management science application. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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BUS 241 - Business Law I (3 CR.)
Develops a basic understanding of the U.S. legal environment. Introduces property and contract law, agency and partnership liability, and government regulatory law. Students will be able to apply these legal principles to landlord/tenant disputes, consumer rights issues, employment relationships, and other business transactions. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 242 - Business Law II (3 CR.)
Focuses on business organization and dissolution, bankruptcy, and Uniform Commercial Code. Introduces international law and the emerging fields of e-commerce and Internet law. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 260 - Planning for Small Business (3 CR.)
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 3 hours per week.
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BUS 265 - Ethical Issues in Management (3 CR.)
Examines the legal, ethical, and social responsibilities of management. May use cases to develop the ability to think and act responsibly. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 270 - Interpersonal Dynamics in the Business Organization (3 CR.)
Focuses on intra-and interpersonal effectiveness in the business organization. Includes topics such as planning and running effective meetings, networking and politicking, coaching and mentoring, making effective and ethical decisions, developing interpersonal skills that are essential to effective managers, and to improve skills in verbal, non-verbal, and written communication. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 280 - Introduction to International Business (3 CR.)
Studies the problems, challenges, and opportunities that arise when business operations or organizations transcend national boundaries. Examines the functions of international business in the economy, international and transnational marketing, production, and financial operations. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CHM 101 - Introductory Chemistry I (4 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): satisfactory placement scores for MTH 154 (or completion of unit 5 in an MTT course) and ENG 111 . Designed for the non-science major. 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. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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CHM 102 - Introductory Chemistry II (4 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of CHM 101 (or its equivalent). Designed for the non-science major. 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. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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CHM 111 - General Chemistry I (4 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): satisfactory placement scores for MTH 161 (or completion through unit 9 in an MTT course) and ENG 111 . High school chemistry also strongly recommended. Requires a strong background in mathematics. Designed primarily for science and engineering majors. Explores the fundamental laws, theories, and mathematical concepts of chemistry. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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CHM 112 - General Chemistry II (4 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of CHM 111 (or its equivalent). Requires a strong background in mathematics. Designed primarily for science and engineering majors. Explores the fundamental laws, theories, and mathematical concepts of chemistry. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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CHM 121 - Health Science Chemistry I (4 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): satisfactory placement scores for MTH 154 (or completion through unit 5 in an MTT course) and ENG 111. Introduces the health science student to concepts of inorganic, organic, and biological chemistry as applicable to the allied health profession. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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CHM 122 - Health Science Chemistry II (4 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): CHM 121. Introduces the health science student to concepts of inorganic, organic, and biological chemistry as applicable to the allied health profession. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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CHM 241 - Organic Chemistry I (3 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): CHM 112 or equivalent and a satisfactory placement score for ENG 111 . Introduces fundamental chemistry of carbon compounds, including structures, physical properties, syntheses, and typical reactions. Emphasizes reaction mechanisms. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CHM 242 - Organic Chemistry II (3 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): CHM 241 . Introduces fundamental chemistry of carbon compounds, including structures, physical properties, syntheses, and typical reactions. Emphasizes reaction mechanisms. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CHM 245 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (2 CR.)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHM 241. Is taken by chemistry and chemical engineering majors. Includes qualitative organic analysis. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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CHM 246 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (2 CR.)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHM 242 and satisfactory completion of CHM 245. Is taken by chemistry and chemical engineering majors. Includes qualitative organic analysis. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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CHM 260 - Introductory Biochemistry (3 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): CHM 112 and a satisfactory placement score for ENG 111 . Explores fundamentals of biological chemistry. Includes study of macromolecules, metabolic pathways, and biochemical genetics. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CHD 118 - Language Arts for Young Children (3 CR.)
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 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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CHD 119 - Introduction to Reading Methods (3 CR.)
Corequisite(s): ENG 111 and functional literacy in the English language; reading at the 12th grade level. 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 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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CHD 120 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3 CR.)
Introduces early childhood development through activities and experiences in early childhood, prekindergarten, 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 3 hours per week.
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CHD 145 - Teaching Art, Music, and Movement to Children (3 CR.)
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 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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CHD 146 - Math, Science, and Social Studies for Children (3 CR.)
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 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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CHD 164 - Working with Infants and Toddlers in Inclusive Settings (3 CR.)
Examines developmental and behavioral principles and practices, and how these provide the most developmentally suitable curriculum and learning environment for very young children. Includes working with very young children with typical development, as well as those who are gifted or have developmental delays or disabilities. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CHD 165 - Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings (3 CR.)
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. Total 4 hours per week.
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CHD 166 - Infant and Toddler Programs (3 CR.)
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 care giving. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CHD 167 - CDA Theories and Applications: Resource File (3 CR.)
Supports the student/CDA candidate in completing the Professional Resource File and all documentation required for the national CDA credential. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CHD 205 - Guiding the Behavior of Children (3 CR.)
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 3 hours per week.
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CHD 210 - Introduction to Exceptional Children (3 CR.)
Reviews the history of and legal requirements for providing intervention and educational services for young 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 3 hours per week.
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CHD 215 - Models of Early Childhood Education Programs (3 CR.)
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 3 hours per week.
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CHD 216 - Early Childhood Programs, Schools, and Social Change (3 CR.)
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 3 hours per week.
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CHD 225 - Curriculum Development for School-Age Child Care (3 CR.)
Explores the creative activities, techniques, interactions, and program development that promote positive social and emotional growth in school-age children. Emphasizes positive development through everyday programming and experiences. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CHD 230 - Behavior Management for School-Age Child Care (3 CR.)
Discusses the development of social skills that school-age children need for self-management, including self-discipline, self-esteem, and coping with stress and anger. Explores ways to effectively guide and discipline school-age children, focusing on how adults can facilitate positive pro-social and self-management skills. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CHD 235 - Health and Recreation for School-Age Child Care (3 CR.)
Examines the physical growth of school-age children and the role of health and recreation in school-age child development. Explores the use of medication, misuse of drugs, health issues of children, and the availability of community resources. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CHD 265 - Advanced Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings (3 CR.)
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. Total 4 hours per week.
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CHD 270 - Administration of Childcare Programs (3 CR.)
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 record keeping. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CHI 101 - Beginning Chinese I (5 CR.)
Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic Chinese sentence structure. Lecture 5 hours per week.
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CHI 102 - Beginning Chinese II (5 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): CHI 101 . Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic Chinese sentence structure. Lecture 5 hours per week.
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CHI 103 - Beginning Spoken Chinese I (3 CR.)
Teaches oral communication and introduces cultural mores and customs to students with no prior instruction in the language. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CHI 104 - Beginning Spoken Chinese II (3 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): CHI 103 . Teaches oral communication and introduces cultural mores and customs to students with no prior instruction in the language. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CHI 201 - Intermediate Chinese I (4 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): CHI 102 . Offers intensive practice in comprehending and speaking Chinese, with emphasis on developing structure and fluency. Lecture 4 hours per week.
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