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Biology |
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BIO 124 - Anatomy and Physiology
BIO 105 without the laboratory component. This course will not fulfill a college laboratory science requirement. Division approval required.
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours
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BIO 125 - Anatomy and Physiology II
BIO 106 without the laboratory component. This course will not fulfill a college laboratory science requirement. Division approval required.
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours
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BIO 126 - Microbiology
BIO 108 without the laboratory component. This course will not fulfill a college laboratory science requirement. Division approval required.
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours
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BIO 127 - General Biology I
BIO 111 without the laboratory component. This course will not fulfill a college laboratory science requirement. Division approval required.
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours
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BIO 128 - General Biology II
BIO 112 without the laboratory component. This course will not fulfill a college laboratory science requirement. Division approval required.
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours
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BIO 204 - Introduction to Marine Biology
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
An introductory survey of the marine environment. The course introduces biological, chemical, and physical processes and how these ideas are derived. Biological adaptations to the various marine habitats will be stressed. Certain labs will be conducted as all-day field experiences on weekends.
3 lecture and 3 laboratory hours per week.
4 credit hours
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BIO 208 - Ecology
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
An introduction to basic ecological principles and techniques. Biotic inter-relationships are emphasized in the study of aquatic and terrestrial communities. The laboratory combines field investigations with experimental studies. One or more all day field trips on weekends may be required in lieu of some regularly scheduled lab sessions.
3 lecture and 3 laboratory hours per week.
4 credit hours
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BIOL 101 - Introduction to Biology Laboratory
This is a co-requisite laboratory course for BIO 101 .
Co-requisite: BIO 101
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BIOL 102 - Human Biology Laboratory
This is a co-requisite laboratory course for BIO 102 .
Co-requisite: BIO 102
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BIOL 103 - Environmental Science Laboratory
This is a co-requisite laboratory course for BIO 103 .
Co-requisite: BIO 103
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BIOL 104 - A Survey of the Animal Kingdom Laboratory
This is a co-requisite laboratory course for BIO 104 .
Co-requisite: BIO 104
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BIOL 105 - Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory
This is a co-requisite laboratory course for BIO 105 .
Co-requisite: BIO 105
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BIOL 106 - Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory
This is a co-requisite laboratory course for BIO 106 .
Co-requisite: BIO 106
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BIOL 108 - Microbiology Laboratory
This is a co-requisite laboratory course for BIO 108 .
Co-requisite: BIO 108
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BIOL 110 - Human Heredity Laboratory
This is a co-requisite laboratory course for BIO 110 .
Co-requisite: BIO 110
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BIOL 111 - General Biology I Laboratory
This is a co-requisite laboratory course for BIO 111 .
Co-requisite: BIO 111
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BIOL 112 - General Biology II Laboratory
This is a co-requisite laboratory course for BIO 112 .
Co-requisite: BIO 112
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Business |
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BUS 101 - Introduction to Contemporary Business
This course provides an overview of all phases of business, including ownership, marketing, personnel, finance, managerial controls, and the relationship of government and business. Topics include the relationship of business to the social and economic environment in which it operates and a practical orientation and emphasis on relationships between business concepts and potential business careers.
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours
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BUS 105 - Organization and Management
This course explores the background and development of the structure and functions of modern business; principles of organization and management; functions of major departments of the modern industrial enterprise and analysis of their interrelations and interdependence; methods of executive control and applications of basic principles.
Prerequisite: ENG 097 , if required..
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours.
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BUS 107 - Human Resources Management
This course provides a study of the techniques of human resource management; job analysis and evaluation; recruitment, interviewing, placement, training, and education; employee health and safety, benefits and morale; public and community relations; personnel research, audits, and reviews.
Prerequisite: ENG 097 .
3 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week.
4 credit hours.
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BUS 110 - Business and Technology
This course explores how technology influences all aspects of business and industry including societal issues surrounding their use. Some of the topics include current computer technology and terminology, the Internet, societal issues related to digital media, mobile devices, and wireless devices. Emerging technologies will be explored.
Prerequisite: ENG 097 .
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours.
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BUS 115 - Personal Finance
This course is designed to give a practical introduction to personal finance. It addresses realistic ways to manage personal assets effectively. Topics covered include the economy; working, planning, and budgeting; sensible shopping and spending; avoiding fraud and swindles; buying, insuring and financing a car; buying and selling a home; housing costs and regulations; renting a home; banking services; credit and borrowing; investments in stocks, mutual funds and real estate; life, health and income insurance; retirement and estate planning; and income tax.
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours
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BUS 136 - Retailing Techniques
This course examines the function of the retailer. Topics include retail establishments and the changes in merchandising, management techniques, organizations, effective control, and profitable operation.
Prerequisite: ENG 097 .
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours.
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BUS 137 - Salesmanship
This course provides a study of the effective methods of retail selling and the application of psychological and persuasive selling techniques. Students prepare and conduct sales presentations on an individual and group basis.
Prerequisite: ENG 097 .
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours.
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BUS 138 - Retail Buying and Merchandising
This course introduces the student to the organizational structure at the retail buying and merchandising function. The various techniques for coordinating an effective buying and merchandise program are studied.
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours
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BUS 200 - Small Business Management
This course is designed to introduce the student to the principles of small business management and the functions of planning, organizing, financing, staffing, marketing, and directing a small business enterprise.
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours
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BUS 201 - Business Law I
This course provides a study of the legal aspects of common business transactions, including judicial procedures, contracts, torts, crimes, and agency law.
Prerequisite: ENG 097 .
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours.
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BUS 202 - Business Law II
This course provides a study of the Uniform Commercial Code and legal aspects of sales, negotiable instruments, corporations, partnerships, real and personal property, government regulation of business, bankruptcy, insurance, and inheritance.
Prerequisite: ENG 097 .
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours.
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BUS 203 - Principles of Advertising
This course is a fundamental survey of the field of advertising as it relates to the total marketing program. Major topics covered include: advertising as a part of the marketing program, behavioral considerations in advertising, advertising campaigns, strategy and production, and the legal implications in advertising. This course also focuses on the functional interrelationships of advertisers, agencies, and media. This course is offered online.
Prerequisite: ENG 097 .
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours.
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BUS 205 - Principles of Finance
This course provides a study of the fundamental concepts of finance. Topics include financial analysis; planning and control; working capital management including bank and non-bank financing; time value of money; capital.
Prerequisites: ACC 103 and ECO 201 .
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours
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BUS 208 - Principles of Marketing
This course provides a study and evaluation of procedures and institutions involved in the movement of goods from producers to consumers. Students analyze procedures and practices of wholesalers and retailers in relation to the current economic, social, and political environment.
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours
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BUS 209 - Introduction to Global Business
This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of international business. Topics include theory of international trade, international investment and monetary system, international marketing, management, finance, foreign exchange markets, importing, exporting trade agreements, NAFTA, GATT, trade barriers and the EU.
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours
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BUS 210 - Marketing and the Global Environment
This course examines the historical foundation of cultural, political, and economic diversity and its effect on marketing. Topics include forces related to the emergence of the global marketplace, trade liberalization, advances in communications, the role of mass media in introducing the ideas and the lifestyles of other cultures, and transport technology.
Prerequisites: ENG 097 , BUS 101 , BUS 208 .
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours.
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BUS 290 - Co-op Education Experience in Business
This course is an externship of approximately 200 hours in a business position with a local business or industry with or without compensation. If an externship cannot be arranged, a term project on or off campus will be assigned. A weekly seminar on campus is included. An elective may be substituted. This course is open to only matriculated students in the A.A.S. degree business program. Co-op should be taken in student’s last year of program. Permission of Division Dean’s office.
3 credit hours.
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Chemistry |
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CHE 101 - College Chemistry
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course is primarily intended for non-science majors. CHE 101 is the study of the chemical view of matter, atomic structure and theory, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, oxidation reduction, and solutions.
Co-requisite: CHEL 101 .
3 lecture and 3 laboratory hours per week.
4 credit hours
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CHE 105 - Chemistry-Health Sciences
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course is primarily intended for students pursuing Nursing and Health Science Degrees. CHE 105 is a study of selected topics in general, organic, and biological chemistry oriented toward health sciences. Students who have not had high school chemistry are recommended to take CHE 101 . Students pursuing the Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing are recommended to take CHE 114 .
Co-requisite: CHEL 105 .
3 lecture and 3 laboratory hours per week.
4 credit hours
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CHE 111 - General Chemistry I
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course is the first half of a two-semester course sequence designed primarily for Science and Engineering Students. CHE 111 is a systematic study of atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, stoichiometry, states of matter, and solutions. Students who have not had high school chemistry are recommended to take CHE 101 .
Co-requisite: CHEL 111 .
3 lecture and 3 laboratory hours per week.
4 credit hours
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CHE 112 - General Chemistry II
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course is the second half of a two-semester course sequence designed primarily for Science and Engineering Students. CHE 112 is a study of the chemical view of matter, atomic structure and theory, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, oxidation reduction and solutions.
Prerequisites: CHE 111 or approval of Division.
Co-requisite: CHEL 112 .
3 lecture and 3 laboratory hours per week.
4 credit hours
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CHE 113 - Principles of Inorganic Chemistry
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course is primarily intended for non-science majors. CHE 113 is a study of general and inorganic chemistry including elements, compounds, mixtures, atomic structure, gas laws, solutions, acids and bases, radioactivity. Students who have not had high school chemistry are recommended to take CHE 101 .
Co-requisite: CHEL 113 .
3 lecture and 3 laboratory hours per week.
4 credit hours
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CHE 114 - Principles of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course is primarily intended for students pursuing Nursing and Health Science Degrees. CHE 114 is an introductory study of the basic concepts of organic and biochemistry oriented toward the health-related fields. Topics include nomenclature, reactions, and stereochemistry of the major classes of organic compounds; the basic chemistry of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and enzymes in relationship to the metabolism of living organisms. Students who have not had high school chemistry are recommended to take CHE 101 .
Co-requisite: CHEL 114 .
3 lecture and 3 laboratory hours per week.
4 credit hours
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CHE 120 - College Chemistry
This course is CHE 101 without the laboratory component. This course is primarily intended for students who have completed the laboratory requirement at another institution. Students will attend the same lectures and be responsible for the same assignments (excluding laboratory) as students in the same course with laboratory. This course will not fulfill a college laboratory science requirement.
Prerequisites: Division approval required.
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours
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CHE 122 - Chemistry-Health Sciences
This course is CHE 105 without the laboratory component. This course is primarily intended for students who have completed the laboratory requirement at another institution. Students will attend the same lectures and be responsible for the same assignments (excluding laboratory) as students in the same course with laboratory. This course will not fulfill a college laboratory science requirement.
Prerequisite: Division approval required.
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours
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CHE 125 - General Chemistry I
This course is CHE 111 without the laboratory component. This course is primarily intended for students who have completed the laboratory requirement at another institution. Students will attend the same lectures and be responsible for the same assignments (excluding laboratory) as students in the same course with laboratory. This course will not fulfill a college laboratory science requirement. Division approval required.
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours
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CHE 126 - General Chemistry II
This course is CHE 112 without the laboratory component. This course is primarily intended for students who have completed the laboratory requirement at another institution. Students will attend the same lectures and be responsible for the same assignments (excluding laboratory) as students in the same course with laboratory. This course will not fulfill a college laboratory science requirement.
Prerequisite: Division approval required.
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours
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CHE 127 - Principles of Inorganic Chemistry
This course is CHE 113 without the laboratory component. This course is primarily intended for students who have completed the laboratory requirement at another institution. Students will attend the same lectures and be responsible for the same assignments (excluding laboratory) as students in the same course with laboratory. This course will not fulfill a college laboratory science requirement.
Prerequisite: Division approval required.
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours
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CHE 128 - Principles of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry
This course is CHE 114 without the laboratory component. This course is primarily intended for students who have completed the laboratory requirement at another institution. Students will attend the same lectures and be responsible for the same assignments (excluding laboratory) as students in the same course with laboratory. This course will not fulfill a college laboratory science requirement.
Prerequisite: Division approval required.
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours
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CHE 211 - Organic Chemistry I
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course is the first half of a two-semester course sequence designed primarily for Science and Engineering Students. CHE 211 is a study of the principal classes of aliphatic and aromatic compounds, types of reactions and reaction mechanisms, molecular orbital approach to bonding, and stereochemistry.
Prerequisite: CHE 112 or approval of Division.
Co-requisite: CHEL 211 .
3 lecture and 6 laboratory hours per week.
5 credit hours
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CHE 212 - Organic Chemistry II
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course is the second half of a two-semester course sequence designed primarily for Science and Engineering Students. CHE 212 is a study of functional groups, reactions and reaction mechanisms, spectroscopic examination of organic compounds, and introductory biochemistry.
Prerequisite: CHE 211 or approval of Division.
Co-requisite: CHEL 212 .
3 lecture and 6 laboratory hours per week.
5 credit hours
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CHE 221 - Organic Chemistry I
This course is CHE 211 without the laboratory component. This course is primarily intended for students who have completed the laboratory requirement at another institution. Students will attend the same lectures and be responsible for the same assignments (excluding laboratory) as students in the same course with laboratory. This course will not fulfill a college laboratory science requirement.
Prerequisite: Division approval required.
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours
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CHE 222 - Organic Chemistry II
This course is CHE 212 without the laboratory component. This course is primarily intended for students who have completed the laboratory requirement at another institution. Students will attend the same lectures and be responsible for the same assignments (excluding laboratory) as students in the same course with laboratory. This course will not fulfill a college laboratory science requirement.
Prerequisite: Division approval required.
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours
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CHEL 101 - College Chemistry Laboratory
This is a co-requisite laboratory course for CHE 101 .
Co-requisite: CHE 101
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CHEL 105 - Chemistry-Health Sciences Laboratory
This is a co-requisite laboratory course for CHE 105 .
Co-requisite: CHE 105
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CHEL 111 - General Chemistry I Laboratory
This is a co-requisite laboratory course for CHE 111 .
Co-requisite: CHE 111
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CHEL 112 - General Chemistry II Laboratory
This is a co-requisite laboratory course for CHE 112 .
Co-requisite: CHE 112
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CHEL 113 - Principles of Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
This is a co-requisite laboratory course for CHE 113 .
Co-requisite: CHE 113
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CHEL 114 - Principles of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory
This is a co-requisite laboratory course for CHE 114 .
Co-requisite: CHE 114
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CHEL 211 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
This is a co-requisite laboratory course for CHE 211 .
Co-requisite: CHE 211
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CHEL 212 - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
This is a co-requisite laboratory course for CHE 212 .
Co-requisite: CHE 212
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CHN 101 - Beginning Mandarin Chinese I
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course will provide students with a solid foundation in pronunciation, grammar and proficiency in the four language skills of understanding, speaking, reading and writing. Media are incorporated into classroom experience. Native speakers of Mandarin Chinese must get approval of the instructor.
Prerequisite: ENG 097 , if required.
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours.
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CHN 102 - Beginning Mandarin Chinese II
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
CHN 102 is a continuation of CHN 101 . This course will build on the students’ knowledge of CHN 101 . An emphasis in this course will be on expanding vocabulary and sentence patterns. Students will be required to prepare and perform roleplays to carry out conversations in Mandarin Chinese on a range of topics and in real life situations that are readily understood by students. Students will be expected to understand, speak, read and write all new words that appear from the textbook, workbook, character workbook and the materials from other sources. Media will be incorporated into classroom experience. Native speakers of Mandarin Chinese must get approval of the instructor.
Prerequisite: CHN 101 or 2 years high school Chinese.
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours
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CHN 111 - Intermediate Mandarin Chinese I
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course is designed to review and consolidate the fundamentals that students have built in their beginning Mandarin Chinese courses. Students will continue to expand their repertoire of grammatical structures and to build up vocabulary. This course will develop more reading, writing, listening and speaking skills so that students can apply Mandarin Chinese to good use in and beyond the classroom. Native speakers of Mandarin Chinese must get approval of the instructor.
Prerequisite: CHN 101 , CHN 102 or three years high school Chinese.
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours
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CHN 112 - Intermediate Mandarin Chinese II
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course is designed to review and consolidate the fundamentals that students have built in Beginning Mandarin Chinese courses and Intermediate Mandarin Chinese I. Students will continue to expand their repertoire of grammatical structures and to build up vocabulary. This course will develop more reading, writing, listening and speaking skills so that students can apply Mandarin Chinese to good use in and beyond the classroom. Native speakers of Mandarin Chinese must get approval of the instructor.
Prerequisite: CHN 111 , or three years high school Chinese.
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours
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CLPR 901 - Clinical Practicum I
Student observes, assists with and performs procedures in the clinical setting. This course prepares the student for application of classroom knowledge in the radiography area. Required participation includes 2 days per week at a contracted clinical education site for 12 weeks after completion of the introductory phase of 4 weeks at the school.
This is a graded course.
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CLPR 902 - Clinical Practicum II
Student observes, assists with and performs procedures in the clinical setting. This course prepares the student for application of classroom knowledge in the radiography area. Required participation includes 2 days per week at a contracted clinical education site for 15 weeks.
This is a graded course.
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CLPR 903 - Clinical Practicum III
Student observes, assists with and performs procedures in the clinical setting. This course prepares the student for application of classroom knowledge in the radiography area. Required participation includes 2 days per week at a contracted clinical education site for 6 weeks.
This is a graded course.
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CLPR 904 - Clinical Practicum IV
Student observes, assists with and performs procedures in the clinical setting. This course prepares the student for application of classroom knowledge in the radiography area. Required participation includes 2 days per week at a contracted clinical education site and 2 days per week of clinical related seminars for 6 weeks.
This is a graded course.
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CLPR 905 - Clinical Practicum V
Student observes, assists with and performs procedures in the clinical setting. This course prepares the student for application of classroom knowledge in the radiography area. Required participation includes 2 days per week at a contracted clinical education site for 15 weeks.
This is a graded course.
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CLPR 906 - Clinical Practicum VI
Student observes, assists with and performs procedures in the clinical setting. This course prepares the student for application of classroom knowledge in the radiography area. Required participation includes 2 days per week at a contracted clinical education site for 15 weeks.
This is a graded course.
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CLPR 907 - Clinical Practicum VII
Student observes, assists with and performs procedures in the clinical setting. This course prepares the student for application of classroom knowledge in the radiography area. Required participation includes 2 days per week at a contracted clinical education site and 2 days per week of clinical related advanced seminars and reviews for 6 weeks.
This is a graded course – non-credited.
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CLPR 907 - Clinical Practicum VII
Student observes, assists with and performs procedures in the clinical setting. This course prepares the student for application of classroom knowledge in the radiography area. Required participation includes 2 days per week at a contracted clinical education site and 2 days per week of clinical related advanced seminars and reviews for 6 weeks.
This is a graded course.
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CLPR 908 - Clinical Practicum VIII
Student observes, assists with and performs procedures in the clinical setting. This course prepares the student for application of classroom knowledge in the radiography area. Required participation includes 2 days per week at a contracted clinical education site and 2 days per week of clinically related advanced seminars and reviews for 6 weeks and 2 days per week at the school in preparation for the completion of the program. Student must successfully complete the final comprehensive examination prior to graduation from the school.
This is a graded course.
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CLPS 901 - Clinical Sonography I
This course prepares the student for the application of classroom knowledge to the practice of ultrasound by means of formal scanning labs combined with a clinical internship. Performing basic, general ultrasound examinations in both the laboratory and clinical settings is stressed. Patient care applications, ethical issues, and medico-legal considerations are discussed as they relate to the practice of an ultrasound examination and of the student’s place in the clinical setting.
This is a graded course.
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CLPS 902 - Clinical Sonography II
This course, a continuation from CLPS 901 , further prepares the student for the application of classroom knowledge to the practice of ultrasound by means of a clinical internship. Performing basic, general ultrasound examinations in both the laboratory and clinical settings is stressed. The student is expected to perform basic examinations with little, if any, assistance by the end of this course.
This is a graded course.
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CLPS 903 - Clinical Sonography III
This course allows for further development of ultrasound examination skills by means of a clinical internship. Various clinical examination competencies will be performed with no assistance by the end of this course.
This is a graded course.
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CLPS 904 - Clinical Sonography IV
This course is designed to fine-tune the development of ultrasound examination skills by means of a clinical internship. The student is expected to perform general ultrasound examinations with little or no assistance. Performance of specialized ultrasound examinations at various clinical sites will begin and site-specific competency evaluations will be performed.
This is a graded course.
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CLPS 905 - Clinical Sonography V
This course is the final development of ultrasound examination skills by means of a clinical internship. The student is expected to perform general ultrasound examinations with no assistance and specialized ultrasound examinations depending on the site of attendance and the approval of the designated clinical instructor.
This is a graded course.
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College Success |
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UCC 101 - College Success
UCC 101 is a College Success course designed to connect students to each other, their new college environment, and their future goals and careers. This course will teach students effective study skills and help them develop career plans. It will show students how to clarify their interests, prepare for job applications and interviews, and utilize all college resources to get them to graduation.
2 lecture hours per week.
2 credit hours
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CST 100 - Introduction to Computer Applications
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course introduces students to basic computer concepts. The course also focuses on a current version of Microsoft Office Professional. Students experience hands-on instruction in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and professional presentations. This course prepares students to succeed in both college and the business world by enabling them to write reports, analyze and chart data, and prepare presentations.
Prerequisites: ENG 096 , MAT 017 or MAT 019 or MAT 022 .
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours.
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CST 101 - Introduction to Information Systems
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course is an introduction to the many facets of computer information systems. The course provides an understanding of system concepts, information technology, and application software. It also introduces students to how information is used in organizations and how information technology enables improvement in quality and timeliness of information. It gives students the characteristics of professionals and of possible career paths. Topics include ethical and societal issues, organizing data and information, telecommunications and networks, e-commerce, and management information systems. The course supports the concept of problem solving with computers via applications and the Internet.
Prerequisites: ENG 096 , MAT 019 or MAT 022 .
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours.
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CST 111 - Integrating Technology in the Curriculum
This course provides students with an in-depth knowledge of how to integrate technology into educational environments. Topics include the Internet, introduction to productivity software applications for educators, hardware, analysis of technology, integrating multimedia and education software applications, using digital equipment in the classroom, and creating curriculum pages.
Prerequisites: ENG 096 , MAT 017 or MAT 019 or MAT 022 .
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours.
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CST 115 - Introduction to Computer Programming
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement.
This course is an introduction to computers and programming. Topics include components of the computer system, problem solving techniques, processing data, manipulating files, creating mathematical functions, controlling processes using an industry standard programming language.
Prerequisites: ENG 096 , MAT 019 or MAT 022 .
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours.
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CST 120 - The Internet
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course explores the Internet. Topics include conceptual background and online skills needed to become Internet literate, survey of emerging technologies on the Internet, ethics and etiquette of the Web, network protocols, basic UNIX commands, creating web pages, and using the Web to locate, transfer, and publish information.
Prerequisites: ENG 096 , MAT 019 or MAT 022 .
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours.
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CST 122 - Web Application Development
This course introduces students to Web application development. Students learn elements of HTML(HyperText Markup Language) and its use in creating Web applications. Students will learn to add functionality to Web pages/sites using JavaScript and DHTML (Dynamic HTML). In addition, students will be taught the basics of XML (Extensible Markup Language) and software packages that automate the Web design and development process.Topics include Web page structures, tables, frames, forms and validation, multimedia Web pages, scripting languages,and cloud storage.
Prerequisites: ENG 096 , MAT 019 or MAT 022 .
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours.
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CST 130 - Visual Basic Programming
In this course, students will build computing applications using Visual Basic, an object-oriented, event-driven programming language. Topics include graphical user interface design and implementation, file input and output (I/O), forms, menu bars, buttons, dialog and list boxes, array of controls, methods (subroutines), debugging techniques, and error-handling routines.
Prerequisites: ENG 096 , MAT 119 .
4 lecture hours per week.
4 credit hours.
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CST 161 - Computer Programming Fundamentals
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement.
This course introduces students to the logic used to develop solutions to common problems in the computer science field using a contemporary high-level programming language such as Python. These step-by-step detail solutions are called algorithms and serve as the basic solution to most computer science problems. Topics include number systems, computer instructions, program logic, secure coding techniques, file management, and foundational concepts in computer science. Problem solving, critical thinking, and programing techniques are emphasized throughout the course.
Prerequisites: ENG 096 , MAT 019 /MAT 021 or MAT 022 .
4 lecture hours per week.
4 credit hours.
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CST 162 - Computer Algorithms
In this course, students will learn algorithm development and program design using an object-oriented language such as Java. Topics include logical operators, control structures, program testing and debugging, secure coding techniques, documentation, user-defined methods and classes, parameter passing, graphical user interfaces, one and two-dimensional arrays, simple sorting and searching, graphs of functions, and string manipulation.
Prerequisites: ENG 096 , MAT 119 , CST161.
4 lecture hours per week.
4 credit hours.
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CST 175 - Networking Fundamentals
This course covers the basics of networking. Students are introduced to the many types of connections found within computer networks, the technologies necessary to connect computers and networks, and actions that occur when a data transmission produces an error. Topics include firewalls, network operating systems, hardware and software protocols, internetworking, telecommunications, and security.
Prerequisite: CST 101 or CST 120 or CST 161 .
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours.
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CST 202 - Systems Analysis and Design
This course is a general study of concepts related to systems analysis and design and the role of the systems analyst. Topics include the secure systems development life cycle, feasibility study, data flow diagrams, data dictionaries, reports, UML diagrams, and other documenting system specifications.
Prerequisites: CST 101 , CST 130 or CST 161 .
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours.
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CST 204 - Database Management Systems
This course concentrates on the principles, design, implementation, maintenance, and applications of database management systems. Topics include security, privacy, normalization, data modeling, data validation, user forms, reports, and Web connectivity. The structured query language, SQL, will be used to process an industry-standard relational database management system.
Prerequisites: CST 101 , CST 130 or CST 161 .
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours.
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CST 210 - Principles of Cybersecurity
This course introduces the student to the field of cybersecurity. It presents a comprehensive survey of the breadth of cybersecurity. This includes local host, network, web, and databases that are prone to attack. The student will focus on the identification of security threats and countermeasures that can be taken to make these systems more secure. Students will also learn about the legal, compliance, ethical and professional issues in cybersecurity.
Prerequisites: ENG 097 , MAT 019 or MAT 022 .
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours.
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CST 212 - Business and Computer Applications Technology
This course provides a strong foundation necessary to build mobile applications for Android devices. This course builds upon key programming concepts including variables, conditional statements, lists, and arrays, and gives the confidence and technical skills needed to create fully-functional Android apps.
Prerequisites: CST 115 , CST 130 or CST 161 .
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours.
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CST 222 - Computer Organization, Architecture, and Assembly Language
This course is an introduction to the organization and architecture of a computer system. The course will focus on machine representation of instructions and data through the study of the digital-logic level, machine level, assembly level, and operating system level. Assembly language programming is used as a means to introduce computer architecture. Topics include processors, instruction sets, addressing techniques, subroutines, digital logic, number systems, memory dumps, registers, and the internal data representation.
Prerequisite: CST 162 .
4 lecture hours per week.
4 credit hours.
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CST 226 - Introduction to Operating Systems
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement.
This course introduces the theory and function of contemporary operating systems. The course is not limited to a single operating system but rather to general operating systems concepts. Topics include the four main managers found in every operating system: memory management, processor management, device management, and file management. Also introduced are network organization concepts, operating system security, and management of network functions.
Prerequisite: CST 162 .
4 lecture hours per week.
4 credit hours.
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CST 261 - Data Structures
This course investigates abstract data types (ADTs), recursion, algorithms for searching and sorting, and basic algorithmic analysis using an object-oriented language. Data structures to be covered include, but not limited to strings, arrays, lists, stacks, queues, trees, and heaps. Students also will explore the use of a variety of data structures and useful algorithms, such as searching and sorting, in the context of modeling and simulation.
Prerequisite: CST 162 .
4 lecture hours per week.
4 credit hours.
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CST 298 - Special Topics in Computer Science
Topics of current interest and trends in computer programming are discussed in this seminar course. Course content is arranged to satisfy particular needs and interests of students. This course is intended for students who are completing their degree in Computer Science.
Prerequisite: permission of Division Dean’s office required.
3 credit hours.
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COM 100 - Communications Technologies
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement.
This course provides an introduction to the technologies that shape the communications field, with special emphasis on the creative and enabling potential of computer applications and tools, the fundamentals of information literacy and the importance of critical thinking. Students will receive hands-on training in the Windows environment, Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint, and develop the ability to apply these tools in concert with data gathering, evaluation and management skills, to critically address the challenges that they will face in their academic work, their careers, and in their daily lives as citizens.
Prerequisite: ENG 096 , if required.
4 credit hours.
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COM 101 - Mass Communications
This course provides a survey of the nature of contemporary mass media. Course includes an analysis and evaluation of the role of mass media in American life.
Prerequisite: ENG 096 , if required.
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours
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COM 102 - Reporting and News Writing
This course provides instruction in gathering news and interviewing, practice in news writing.
Prerequisite: ENG 096 , if required.
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours
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COM 103 - Introduction to Radio Broadcasting
This overview course is designed to introduce students to the principles of commercial radio broadcasting. Emphasis is placed on technical theory, programming and format, studio operation, radio sales, F.C.C. broadcast law, and production of audition tapes.
Prerequisite: ENG 097 , if required.
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours
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COM 105 - Storytelling for Digital Media
This course explores the ways in which storytelling serves as an essential medium for human communication, with specific focus on its central role in the creation of video games, film and multimedia. Students will examine traditional narrative theory with special emphasis on its adaptation for interactive digital media. Topics will include world creation, back-story, plot and story arc, genre, character development, and dialogue. Emphasis will be placed on the craft of storytelling, and the demands of creative development in a collaborative project environment.
Prerequisite: ENG 096 , if required.
2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week.
3 credit hours.
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