Mar 28, 2024  
2015-2016 Catalog-EXPIRED 
    
2015-2016 Catalog-EXPIRED [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Codes and Descriptions


 

 

Business Administration

  
  • BA 201 - Business Communication

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Recommended: BA 101  or EN 101  . A survey of interpersonal oral and written communication: presentational speaking, interviewing skills, listening, nonverbal communication, conflict resolution, group dynamics, letter and memo writing, developments in business communication technology.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • BA 204 - Electronic Commerce

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: BA 204 introduces the student to the exciting world of e-commerce and the e-commerce process from both an historical and a research perspective. This course will introduce important concepts in e-commerce and help the student see the e-commerce process through the eyes of the business professional and entrepreneur. In addition the course will help the student understand e-commerce’s impact on traditional and modern business models. This course will help the student learn how to succeed in a digital economy.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • BA 205 - Internet Marketing

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: BA 205 introduces the student to the exciting world of Internet marketing and the Internet marketing process from both an historical and a research perspective. This course will introduce important concepts in Internet marketing and help the student see the Internet marketing process through the eyes of the business professional and entrepreneur. In addition this course will help the student understand Internet marketing’s impact on traditional and modern business models. This course will help the student learn how to succeed in a digital economy.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • BA 207 - Business Law 1

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: GRCC College Level Writing (English ACT 18 or higher OR successful completion of EN 097 or higher OR English (Write Placer Plus) 5 or higher)
    Description: This course is an introduction to legal rights; jurisdiction and the courts; dispute resolution; torts; business crimes; contracts; warranty and product liability; agency, consumer, environmental, employment, and property law. Anyone who wants to start a business or work in a business setting should take this course.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • BA 208 - Business Law 2

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: GRCC College Level Writing (English ACT 18 or higher OR successful completion of EN 097 or higher OR English (Write Placer Plus) 5 or higher)
    Description: This course is an introduction to intellectual property, sales contracts, negotiable instruments, banking, secured transactions, creditor rights, bankruptcy, business organizations, securities and international law. Anyone who wants to start or work in a business (including internet-based or e-commerce), or further their legal studies in an area of their discipline, should take this course.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • BA 209 - Issues in Business Ethics

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: GRCC College Level Writing (English ACT 18 or higher OR successful completion of EN 097 or higher OR English (Write Placer Plus) 5 or higher)
    Description: Ethical business practices are the focus of this course. Students learn to make knowledgeable decisions when confronted with conflicts in the economical, social, environmental, technological, political, legal, financial, and voluntary areas of organizational responsibility. A practical approach to recognizing, avoiding, understanding, and resolving ethical problems confronting individuals in a business environment is discussed.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • BA 230 - Business Simulations

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Students will take on the role of an executive assistant and use Microsoft Office and various web-based applications to produce letters, electronic memos, reports, track finances, build/manage a website, manage multiple electronic calendars, and manage other executive support responsibilities and communications. Timed production assessments are used to build and measure efficient document production rates. Students are engaged in a variety of group projects to build skills in working effectively in a project management team. Students will prepare employment materials and investigate the interview process. Successful completion of BA 133  and BA 145  highly recommended. Recommended Skills: Knowledge of MS Office 2010 or 2013 - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access, Basic Electronic Memo (email) Management Skills and Basic Internet Research Skills

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • BA 236 - Input Technologies

    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Input Technologies introduces new and emerging input devices (e.g., speech recognition software, tablets, transcription methods, cloud computing software applications, headsets/microphones, scanners, digital cameras, digital video cameras, mobile devices, keyboards, mice) to prepare students for using tools that are becoming standard in the workplace and everyday life. BA 133  or the BA 133 Challenge Exam and BA 145  is strongly recommended prior to enrolling in this course. Recommended Skills: BA 120  (or Department Approval), BA 136  and BA 145  . - Internet research skills - Word processing skills to complete assignments

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • BA 245 - Records & Information Management

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: GRCC College Level Writing (English ACT 18 or higher OR successful completion of EN 097 or higher OR English (Write Placer Plus) 5 or higher)
    Description: This course is an introduction to the principles of records and information management. Students will learn how to establish a records management program, plan the retention and disposition of records, manage active and inactive records, and plan for records safety and security.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • BA 247 - Advanced Computer Applications in Business

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: BA 145   (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is designed for students to apply advanced software skills in a Windows environment. Students will use, analyze, and synthesize data to solve a real-world business problem by developing enhanced and integrated business documents such as a report, spreadsheet, database and presentation.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • BA 248 - Contemporary Office Procedures

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course addresses the duties, skills, and personal qualities needed by office employees including the office environment, equipment and supplies; information processing; appointments and office visitors; telecommunications; travel arrangements; meeting preparation; negotiating the workplace; human relations skills and career opportunities. Recommended Skills: BA 125 (or Department Approval), Internet research skills

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • BA 254 - Business Statistics

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: An introduction to the statistical concepts of organizing, analyzing, and interpreting business data. Includes descriptive statistics, probability distributions, sampling, tests of hypotheses, one way analysis of variance, and introduction to correlation/regression and time series.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Natural Science & Mathematics
  
  • BA 256 - Principles of Accounting-1

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is a study of the principles of financial accounting. This course includes asset, liability, and stockholders’ equity classifications, the accounting cycle for service businesses and merchandisers, accounting information systems, internal controls, control of cash, accounts and notes receivable, inventory, plant assets and depreciation, payroll, current and long term liabilities, including bonds payable.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • BA 257 - Principles of Accounting 2

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4


    Prerequisites: BA 256   (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is a study of accounting for equity of corporate organizations, irregular income statement items and prior period adjustments, short and long-term investments, cash flow analysis, cost accounting, standard costs, budgeting, managerial accounting decision analysis, and cost-volume-profit analysis.

    It is strongly recommended that students have successfully completed BA 256  with a grade of C (not C-) before enrolling in this course. 

    Department Consent: No Consent


    General Education Distribution Category Met: None

  
  • BA 260 - Computerized Accounting 2

    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: BA BA 256  (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Students learn to use a computerized accounting system in this advanced computerized accounting course. Employing a popular software package used in many small to medium businesses; students will cover such topics as journal entries, general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable payroll, inventory, job costing, and adjusting and closing entries. This is a hands-on course taught in a computer classroom.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • BA 262 - Cost Accounting

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: BA 257  

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Cost systems and cost accumulation methods including job order and process cost principles and practices. Planning and control of materials, labor, and factory overhead. Standard cost system with variance analysis.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • BA 264 - Intermediate Accounting

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: BA 257

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: A study of financial reporting concepts and processes. The course includes financial statement preparation and the accounting theory by which it is governed. It also includes accounting of balance sheet items: cash, marketable securities, receivable, inventory valuation procedures; plant asset acquisitions, depreciation, and retirement.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • BA 268 - Tax Accounting

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: BA 256

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This is an introductory course in income taxation and tax preparation for accounting majors and other business students. Emphasis will be placed on tax issues, return preparation for individuals and ethical considerations for tax preparers. Primary focus is on the development of working familiarity with tax forms, documentation, solution of tax problems affecting individuals, and preparation for the IRS tax return preparers’ exam. Completing BA 257 is highly recommended before taking this class.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • BA 270 - Marketing

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course introduces the student to the exciting world of marketing and the marketing process. The role and nature of marketing as a mechanism for creating new customers, products, and services are presented. This course will introduce important concepts in marketing and help the student see the marketing process through the eyes of the marketing professional. Students will learn how to develop winning marketing strategies and to exceed customer expectations. Students will learn to develop product, price, promotion, and distribution channel strategies. This course includes consumer buying behavior, product concepts, international and service marketing, ethics, and the future of marketing. Students without business experience should first complete BA 103  .

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • BA 272 - Marketing Problems

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: BA 270  

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: The course will provide the student with a variety of case problems and marketing situations varied in content and mode of presentation. Cases will deal with all sizes of companies, multinational to small proprietorship products and services; profit and nonprofit organizations. Participants will design and execute a marketing research project as integral part of their classroom responsibility.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • BA 276 - Business Innovation

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course introduces the student to the exciting world of innovators, inventors, and idea people who are creating new products, services, and processes. Innovators are the key driving force impacting economic development in the world. This course introduces the student to business innovation and the innovation process from both historic and research perspectives. The role and nature of business innovation is to help take creative ideas and inventions to the next level of business implementation and application, in other words, real-market solutions. Business innovation is the process of commercializing ideas and inventions. That process is driven by an individual¿s ability to leverage both critical and creative thinking skills. This course will introduce important concepts in business innovation and help the student see the business innovation process through the eyes of the business manager. The outlook for entrepreneurs and innovators continues to be strong. Companies are looking for people with an entrepreneurial mindset and innovative thinking skills.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • BA 282 - Organizational Behavior

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: GRCC College Level Math (Math ACT 18 or higher OR successful completion of MA098 or higher OR Algebra Accuplacer 76 or higher), “GRCC College Level Writing (English ACT 18 or higher OR successful completion of EN 097 or higher OR English (Write Placer Plus) 5 or higher)”
    Description: This course is a survey of factors affecting human behavior within organizations. Students will learn both theory and practical methods to understand, analyze, and influence individual, group, and organizational behavior. Topics include motivation, group dynamics, decision making, conflict and negotiation, leadership, power, ethics, and organizational culture.                                                                                     

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • BA 283 - Business Management

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course introduces the student to the exciting world of management and the management process from both a historical and a research perspective. Management which is the art of getting things done through people. More formally, management is the pursuit of organizational goals efficiently, and effectively by integrating the work of people through planning, organizing, leading, and controlling the organization’s resources.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • BA 284 - Human Resources Management

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: The human resources or personnel functions: planning, employment and recruiting, compensation systems, training and development, labor and employee relations, safety and health, benefits and services. The responsibilities of the human resources function and the line person’s expectations and working relationship with this unit of the organization are studied.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • BA 286 - Small Business Management

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course emphasizes the managerial considerations involved in establishing a small business and the challenges confronting the entrepreneur. Students will be able to identify entrepreneurial and managerial skills needed to become a successful business manager and/or business owner.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • BA 288 - Introduction to International Business

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Recommended: BA 103 or equivalent. Students will examine international business from a truly global perspective. The relationship between business and government will be addressed by reviewing business as well as policy concerns. Students will learn relevant theoretical and practical insights so that the real world international business is better understood.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None

Chemistry

  
  • CHM Elective - (min. of 3)

    Credits:
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description:

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CHM 100 - Basic Chemistry

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: MA 104

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: CHM 100 is a non-laboratory course designed to prepare students, without a chemistry background, to take CHM 120, CHM 130, or CHM 210. Topics include the periodic table, modern atomic theory, chemical bonding, measurements and mathematical relationships in chemistry. Students taking this course are expected to read the textbook and perform simple mathematical operations. Students who have successfully completed MA 107 or higher and wish to enroll in CHM 120 or CHM 130 may do so without taking CM 100 or High School chemistry as a prerequisite. CHM 100 does not fulfill MACRAO lab science requirements and may not transfer as general education science credit.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CHM 110 - Chemistry in the Modern World

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 6
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Chemistry for non-science majors and some medical curriculum students designed to give students a better understanding of the relationship between science, technology, and the environment. Topics include chemical reactions, energy, organic chemistry, nuclear chemistry, acids and bases, and biochemistry. The laboratory is designed to introduce and reinforce lecture concepts. 4 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory. Offered Fall, Winter and Summer semesters.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Natural Science & Mathematics
  
  • CHM 120 - Survey of General Chemistry

    Credits: 5
    Contact Hours: 7
    Prerequisites: MA 107 or Higher (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: GRCC College Level Writing (English ACT 18 or higher OR successful completion of EN 097 or higher OR English (Write Placer Plus) 5 or higher)
    Description: CHM 120 is a one-semester lecture/laboratory course that provides students with an overview of the fundamental laws and concepts in chemistry.  Topics covered include atomic and molecular structure, nuclear chemistry, phases of matter, solutions, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, equilibrium, acid-base reactions, oxidation-reduction reactions, and kinetics. This course is designed for baccalaureate medical curriculum students and health science students as well as students intending to obtain a degree in polymer technology. Students must enroll in both a lecture and a laboratory section for CHM 120.  Earning a C or better in high school chemistry or in CHM 100 or CHM 110 at GRCC is the recommended preparation for this course.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Natural Science & Mathematics
  
  • CHM 130 - General Chemistry 1

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: GRCC College Level Math (Math ACT 18 or higher OR successful completion of MA098 or higher OR Algebra Accuplacer 76 or higher), “GRCC College Level Writing (English ACT 18 or higher OR successful completion of EN 097 or higher OR English (Write Placer Plus) 5 or higher)”
    Description: CHM 130 is designed to provide science and engineering majors the fundamental concepts of 1st semester general chemistry. Emphasis is on developing an understanding of atomic theory, chemical structure and bonding, stoichiometry, solutions, thermodynamics as well as solid and liquid properties. Students enrolled in CHM 130 must take the laboratory component (CHM 131) for lab science credit. The laboratory is designed to introduce and reinforce lecture concepts. This course serves pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy students, as well as science majors. Successful completion of high school chemistry or CHM 100 or CHM 110 is recommended before taking this course.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Natural Science & Mathematics
  
  • CHM 131 - General Chemistry 1 Laboratory

    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: CHM 130

    College Level Prerequisites: GRCC College Level Math (Math ACT 18 or higher OR successful completion of MA098 or higher OR Algebra Accuplacer 76 or higher), “GRCC College Level Writing (English ACT 18 or higher OR successful completion of EN 097 or higher OR English (Write Placer Plus) 5 or higher)”
    Description: CHM 131 is the lab component of CHM 130.  Students enrolled in CHM 130 must take the laboratory component for lab science credit.  This lab is designed to provide science and engineering majors with laboratory techniques and concepts for the 1st semester of general chemistry.  The laboratory is designed to introduce and reinforce lecture concepts.  This course serves pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy students, as well as science majors.  Successful completion of high school chemistry or CHM 100 or CHM 110 is recommended before taking this course.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Natural Science & Mathematics
  
  • CHM 140 - General Chemistry II

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: CHM 130 (C or Higher) or CHM 150 (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: CHM 140 is designed to provide science majors the fundamental concepts of 2nd semester general chemistry. Emphasis is on developing an understanding of gas laws, chemical kinetics, molecular and ionic equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry.  The laboratory (CHM 141) builds upon the skills developed in CHM 130/131 and is designed to reinforce lecture concepts. This course serves pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy students, as well as science majors.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CHM 141 - General Chemistry II Laboratory

    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: 3


    Prerequisites: [CHM 130 (C- or Higher) and CHM 131 (C- or Higher)] or [CHM 150 (C- or Higher) and CHM 151 (C- or Higher)] or CHM 140

    Corequisites: CHM 140

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: CHM 141 is the lab component of CHM 140.  Students enrolled in CHM 140 must take the laboratory component for lab science credit.  This lab is designed to provide science and engineering majors with laboratory techniques and concepts for the 2nd semester of general chemistry.  The laboratory is designed to introduce and reinforce lecture concepts.  This course serves pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy students, as well as science majors.

     

    Department Consent: No Consent


    General Education Distribution Category Met: None

  
  • CHM 150 - Honors Chemistry I

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: MA 107 or Higher (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: GRCC College Level Writing (English ACT 18 or higher OR successful completion of EN 097 or higher OR English (Write Placer Plus) 5 or higher)
    Description: CHM 150 is intended for students majoring in science or engineering who have excellent backgrounds in the theory and practice (lab) of high school chemistry. This course will help students gain a more in-depth understanding of the fundamental concepts in first semester general chemistry. Emphasis will be placed on topics such as the quantum mechanical description of the atom, simple molecular orbital theory, bonding and molecular structure, intermolecular forces, phases of matter, phase changes, solutions, and stoichiometry. This course meets only in the Fall semesters.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Natural Science & Mathematics
  
  • CHM 151 - Honors Chemistry 1 Laboratory

    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: MA 107 or Higher (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: CHM 150

    College Level Prerequisites: GRCC College Level Writing (English ACT 18 or higher OR successful completion of EN 097 or higher OR English (Write Placer Plus) 5 or higher)
    Description: CM 151 is the lab component of CHM 150. Students enrolled in CHM 150 must complete the laboratory component (CHM 151) for lab science credit. The laboratory component will provide experimental techniques and concepts to science and engineering majors in the first semester of general chemistry. Laboratory experiments are designed to introduce and reinforce lecture topics with an emphasis on quantitative methods. Lab meets in in Fall semester only.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Natural Science & Mathematics
  
  • CHM 160 - Honors Chemistry II

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: CHM 150 (C- or Higher) or CHM 130 (A- or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: CHM 160 is the second course in the yearlong chemistry sequence CHM 150/160. It serves students majoring in science or engineering with excellent backgrounds in the theory and practice (lab) of high school chemistry, and provides a more in-depth study of the topics discussed. Emphasis is placed on topics such as gas properties, chemical equilibrium, chemical kinetics, acids and bases, solubility, redox chemistry, electrochemistry, coordination chemistry, nuclear chemistry, and a brief introduction to organic and biochemistry. The lab component (CHM 161) of this course is designed to introduce and reinforce lecture topics with an emphasis on quantitative methods. CHM 160 is offered only in Winter semesters and is 4 hours of lecture per week.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CHM 161 - Honors Chemistry II Lab

    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: CHM 160 or [CHM 150 (C- or Higher) and CHM 151 (C- or Higher)] OR [CHM 130 (A- or Higher) and CHM 131 (A- or Higher)]

    Corequisites: CHM 160

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: CHM 161 is the laboratory component of CHM 160. Experiments are designed to introduce techniques and fundamental principles of chemistry with an emphasis on quantitative methods. Students enrolled in CHM 160 must take this course to satisfy their lab science credit. The course serves engineering and science majors and meets for 3 hours of laboratory per week in Winter semesters.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CHM 210 - Inorganic, Organic, and Biochemistry

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 6
    Prerequisites: CHM 100 (C- or Higher) or CHM 110 (C- or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: CHM 210 is designed to introduce students to selected topics in general, organic, and biological chemistry. This course serves students who are applying to the Dental Hygiene Program and some transfer allied health students. Emphasis is on measurement, bonding, acids and bases, and the classes, physical properties, and reactivity of organic molecules. These concepts are applied to the study of biomolecules and the biological pathways. This course is offered in Fall during the day and Winter during the evening.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Natural Science & Mathematics
  
  • CHM 230 - Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: CHM 120 (C- or Higher) and [CHM 140 (C- or Higher) and CHM 141 (C- or Higher)] or [CHM 160 (C- or Higher) and CHM 161 (C- or Higher)]

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: CHM 230 is designed for students requiring a one semester course in organic and biochemistry. This course may be required by four-year degree programs in nursing and allied health professions. Students should verify which chemistry courses are needed for their specific transfer programs. Topics include biologically significant classes of organic compounds and their reactions, classes of biological compounds including carbohydrates, proteins and lipids and major metabolic pathways.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CHM 231 - Introductory Organic and Biochemistry Lab

    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: CHM 120 (C- or Higher) and [CHM 140 (C- or Higher) and CHM 141 (C- or Higher)] or [CHM 160 (C- or Higher) and CHM 161 (C- or Higher)] and CHM 230 (C- or Higher)

    Corequisites: CHM 230

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: CHM 231 is a lab course designed to accompany the lecture course CHM 230. CHM 231 primarily serves students in nursing and allied health professions requiring the lab portion of an Introductory Organic and Biochemistry course. Students will be introduced to basic organic and biochemistry laboratory techniques including spectrophotometry, chromatography and polarimetry to explore acids and bases, buffers, equilibrium, intermolecular forces, organic molecules, proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, fats and metabolism. This course is offered during Fall and Winter semesters.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CHM 240 - Survey of Organic Chemistry

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 5.5
    Prerequisites: CHM 120 (C- or Higher) and [CHM 140 (C- or Higher) and CHM 141 (C- or Higher)] or [CHM 160 (C- or Higher) and CHM 161 (C- or Higher)]

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: CHM 240 is designed to prepare students who require one semester of organic chemistry for biological and polymer chemistry. This course serves mainly students in transfer to allied health, environmental science and polymer technology programs as well as those in the Certificate or Associate degree Chemical Technology programs. Students will be introduced to the classes of organic compounds, reactions, synthesis, mechanisms, and spectroscopy. This course is offered during the Fall and Winter semesters.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CHM 250 - Biological Chemistry

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: [CHM 240 (C- or Higher) or CHM 260 (C- or Higher)] and CHM 261 (C- or Higher) and CHM 270 (C- or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: CHM 250 is designed for students who require a one semester course in biological chemistry such as students in transfer allied health programs and those in the Chemical Technology program. Students will be introduced to the structure and function of biochemicals found in and utilized by humans. Topics include buffers, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, bioenergetics, enzymes, metabolism and protein synthesis.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CHM 251 - Biological Chemistry Lab

    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: 1.5
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: CHM 250

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: CHM 251 serves students requiring a one-semester biological chemistry laboratory course such as students in transfer allied health programs and those in the Chemical Technology programs. Students will be introduced to basic biochemical laboratory techniques including spectroscopy, chromatography, polarimetry and electrophoresis to explore topics including buffers, amino acids, enzymes, carbohydrates, metabolism and nucleic acids.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CHM 260 - Organic Chemistry 1

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: CHM 120 (C- or Higher) or CHM 140 (C- or Higher) or CHM 160 (C- or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: CHM 260 is the first part of a two-semester sequence for those students who require a full year of organic chemistry. This course is designed to prepare students for biological chemistry and serves mainly students in pre-pharmacy, pre-dental, pre-medicine, chemical engineering, chemical technology, and chemistry programs. The course topics include nomenclature, stereochemistry, mechanism, organic reactions, and spectroscopy. Many transfer institutions require CHM 261 as a co-requisite.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CHM 261 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1

    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: [CHM 140 (C- or Higher) and CHM 141 (C- or Higher)] or [CHM 160 (C- or Higher) and CHM 161 (C- or Higher)] or CHM 120 (C- or Higher) or CHM 260

    Corequisites: CHM 260

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: CHM 261 is the first part of a two-semester sequence for those students who require a full year of organic chemistry lab. This course serves mainly those students in pre-pharmacy, pre-dental, pre-medicine, chemical engineering, chemical technology, and chemistry programs. Students will be introduced to basic organic laboratory techniques including extraction, distillation, chromatographic techniques, and synthetic methodologies. The use of spectroscopy will be introduced as a means of structure determination.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CHM 270 - Organic Chemistry 2

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: CHM 260 (C- or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: CHM 270 is the second part of a two-semester sequence for those students who require a full year of organic chemistry. This course is designed to prepare students for biological chemistry and serves mainly those students in pre-pharmacy, pre-dental, pre-medicine, chemical engineering chemical technology, and chemistry programs. Nomenclature, physical properties, spectroscopy, and the reactions of the different classes of organic molecules are studied. The concepts learned in CHM 260 and CHM 270 are brought together through the study of the synthesis of molecules. Many transfer institutions also require CHM 271 as a co-requisite.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CHM 271 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory 2

    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: CHM 261 (C- or Higher) or CHM 270

    Corequisites: CHM 270

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: CHM 271 is taught at the honors level and is the second part of a two-semester sequence for those students who require a full year of organic chemistry lab. This course serves mainly students in pre-pharmacy, pre-dental, pre-medicine, chemical engineering, chemical technology, or chemistry programs. The laboratory techniques and problem solving skills acquired in CHM 261 will be applied to more complex reaction systems. Spectroscopy will be applied to structure determination and unknown analysis. 

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CHM 280 - Quantitative Chemical Analysis

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 7
    Prerequisites: CHM 120 (C- or Higher) or [CHM 140 (C- or Higher) and CHM 141 (C- or Higher)] or [CHM 160 (C- or Higher) and CHM 161 (C- or Higher)] and MA 110 or Higher (C- or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is designed to provide rigorous theoretical training in quantitative methods of chemical analysis and the statistical analysis of data.  Classical wet chemistry techniques such as volumetric and gravimetric methods of analysis are explored via lecture and laboratory experiences. Electrochemistry, absorption spectroscopy, and gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy are also introduced.  This course is designed for students intending to obtain a chemical technology degree or to major or minor in chemistry or chemical engineering. Offered only in the winter semester of odd numbered years.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CHM 290 - Instrumental Analysis

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 7
    Prerequisites: CHM 280 (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course will cover the principles and applications of analytical instrumentation. Topics include spectroscopy, electroanalytical chemistry, separation methods, and thermal analysis. This course is designed for students intending to obtain a chemical technology degree or to major or minor in chemistry. Offered only in the summer semester of odd-numbered years.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None

Child Development

  
  • CD Elective - (min. of 3)

    Credits:
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description:

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CD 105 - Foundations of Early Childhood Education

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: An introduction to the field of early childhood education from infancy through school-age. Topics include: child development and learning, health, safety and nutrition, family and community collaboration, teaching and learning, assessment, observation and documentation, professionalism, administration and program management, and interactions and guidance.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CD 116 - Families, Intimate Relationships, and Human Sexuality

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: An interdisciplinary approach to the study of marriage, intimate relationships, human sexuality, and family functioning. Provides a basis for making decisions about life styles and sexual choices in contemporary society. Emphasis is placed on changing roles, gender relationships, love, intimacy, communication, diversity of family systems, and sexuality throughout the family life cycle.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CD 118 - Human Growth and Development-1

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 5
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Human Growth and Development is the study of the total person from conception through adolescence, including stages and considerations in adult development. Emphasis is on observing and analyzing physical, cognitive, language and social-emotional development. This course requires laboratory experience with children at approved sites. Three hours lecture and two hours of lab.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CD 119 - Methods in Preschool Education

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 6
    Prerequisites: CD 118 (C- or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course focuses on the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum for preschool children. Each student is assigned a lab instructor at the GRCC Lab Preschool who will assist with and evaluate weekly activities and teaching sessions planned and implemented by the student. Three hours lecture and three hours lab participation at the GRCC Lab Preschool.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CD 120 - Adult Development

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: The major emphasis of this course is on normal adult development, ages 18 through senescene. Focus on the biological, cognitive, social and occupational aspects of the developmental stages of adult life. Topics include theories of adult development, specific developmental life tasks, issues related to specific stages of development, research design and methods, and interview techniques.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CD 180 - Cooperative Education in Child Development - 1

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: [CD 118 (C or Higher) and CD 209 (C or Higher) and CD 229 (C or Higher)] OR CD 210 (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: CDA students participate in a cooperative program of work and learning involving area employers. Students are required to work a minimum of 245 hours a semester under a qualified supervisor at approved employment and attend scheduled class sessions.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CD 209 - Creative and Language Arts for Preschoolers

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 5
    Prerequisites: CD 118 (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course teaches methods for engaging preschoolers in play, creative and language arts. Best practices, culturally and developmentally appropriate assessments, materials and activities are explored in the college classroom and then planned and implemented at the GRCC Lab Preschool. Each student is assigned a lab instructor who models, supports, and evaluates teaching and learning in the preschool classroom. Three hours lecture and two hours of lab participation at the GRCC Lab Preschool are required weekly.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CD 210 - Infant/Toddler Development

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 5
    Prerequisites: CD 118 (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: The focus of this course is on the physical, sensory and perceptual, cognitive, language, social and emotional development in the child, birth to 3 years. The emphasis is on caregiver skills, curriculum planning and environmental structuring to enhance and stimulate development in in-home and group care settings. Three hours lecture, two hours lab.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CD 215 - Adult-Child Interaction

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course consists of three hours of lecture focusing on the practical application of current research to adult-child interactions. Theories, problems and techniques of adult-child interactions will be explored with an emphasis on problem-solving in adult-child relationships.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CD 218 - Preschool Management

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: [CD 118 (C or Higher) and CD 209 (C or Higher) and CD 229 (C or Higher)] OR [CD 210 (C or Higher)] OR Instructor Consent

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Focus is on the role and responsibilities of an early childhood program director and on the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful as a director. Topics include teamwork, leadership, standards of quality, health and safety, relationships with parents, budgeting, space, schedule and equipment, staff hiring and supervision, and professionalism. This course meets a portion of the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s accreditation requirement for center directors.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CD 229 - Math, Science, and Technology for Preschoolers

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 5
    Prerequisites: CD 118 (C or Higher) and CD 209 (C or Higher) and CD 215

    Corequisites: CD 215

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Methods for engaging preschoolers in math, science, technology, and integrating curriculum are taught. Best practices, culturally and developmentally appropriate assessments, materials, and activities are explored in the college classroom and then planned and implemented at the GRCC Lab Preschool. Each student is assigned a lab instructor who models, supports, and evaluates teaching and learning in the preschool classroom. Three hours lecture and two hours lab participation at the GRCC Lab Preschool are required weekly.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CD 230 - Young Children With Special Needs

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 5
    Prerequisites: CD 118 (C or Higher) and CD 209 (C or Higher) and CD 229 (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Introduction to disabling conditions in early childhood education. Emphasis is on assessment, diagnosis and lab participation in a special education setting. Working with children in selected special education programs is required. Three hours lecture, two hours lab arranged off campus.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CD 260 - Emergent Literacy

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: CD 118 (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course focuses on literacy acquisition theory and practice from 0 to 3rd grade. Literacy development stages, factors that effect reading acquisition, and characteristics of fluent readers are included. The importance of play, schema theory, language development and reading acquisition, and assessment procedures are stressed. 20 hours of tutoring through GRPS are required.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CD 270 - Leadership in Early Childhood Education

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: [CD 118 (C or Higher) and CD 209 (C or Higher) and CD 229 (C or Higher)] OR 210 (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course explores leadership in the field of early childhood. It will examine the multiple styles and theories of leadership. Topics include: assessing your own leadership style, identifying leadership opportunities in the community and state, engaging in teamwork, coaching and mentoring and use of data towards continuous quality improvement. This course meets a portion of the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s accreditation requirement for center directors.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CD 280 - Cooperative Education in Child Development

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: CD 118 (C or Higher) and {[CD 209 (C or Higher) and CD 229 (C or Higher)] or CD 210 (C or Higher)}

    Corequisites: CD 285

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Associate degree students participate in a cooperative program of work and learning involving area employers. Students are required to work a minimum of 245 hours per semester under a qualified supervisor at approved employment. MUST BE TAKEN WITH CD 285.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CD 285 - Assessment Tools in Child Development

    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: CD 118 (C or Higher) and CD 209 (C or Higher) and CD 229 (C or Higher) and CD 210 (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: In this course students develop portfolios and discuss the challenges of their work experience. The professional portfolio includes a resume, a philosophy statement and documentation of the student’s own teaching and educational experiences. The child portfolio segment includes documentation of a child’s growth over the semester through photographs, anecdotal records, assessments and samples of the child’s work. The student will also complete a Family Resource File.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None

Chinese

  
  • CHI 101 - Introductory Chinese I

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: CHI 101 is an introduction to Mandarin. It introduces Chinese Pinyin (the phonetic system of Chinese characters), Chinese character (the Chinese letters), basic Chinese grammar structures and Chinese culture and customs. This course also emphasizes the practical importance of learning and using Chinese in real-life communication. To achieve this outcome, students will be provided with the opportunity to participate in Culture Observation Projects (e.g., field trip to a Chinese restaurant) to practice the language, to observe the culture and to enhance their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills of Chinese language.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
  
  • CHI 102 - Introductory Chinese II

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: CHI 102 is a follow-up class to CHI 101.This course continues the study of the Chinese language. It will increase characters (the vocabulary) and grammar structures in both volume and complexity. It also will provide students with opportunities to develop the capacity to read, write, speak, and use Chinese in real-life communicative situations and to participate in the Chinese culture events (e.g., field trip to the Chinese New Year Celebration Event for CHI 102) to observe the culture & society and to enhance their Chinese language skills.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities

College Learning Studies

  
  • CLS 100 - Introduction to College: New Student Experience

    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is designed to assist new students with the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to be successful in college and life. Topics will include learning styles, critical thinking, information management skills, GRCC history and services, study skills, values exploration, academic planning, career planning, civic engagement, and diversity. This course is required for all new students with under a 3.0 high school GPA or under 12 earned transfer credits.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CLS 101 - Career Decision Making

    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: 1
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: A career decision making course for individuals who are undecided about life direction as well as career and college major goals. Primary focus will be on how to establish and maintain appropriate life direction, the basics of effective decision making, selecting a suitable program of study, overcoming barriers, setting priorities, goal-setting and applying skills learned to other life decisions.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CLS 102 - Practicing Strategies for Academic Success

    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is designed for students who wish to improve academic performance. The goal of the course is to develop critical learning skills necessary for the student to reach or remain in academic good standing. Students will learn how to apply learning strategies and to identify motives, attitudes, and behaviors that lead to college success.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CLS 110 - Effective Career Development

    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: The primary focus of this course is to explore the 4-Step Career Development Process. Emphasis will be placed on life direction, mission; basic career development theories, conducting a self-assessment, work clusters, career exploration, career assessments, significant influencing factors, decision making, goals, barriers, balance, the job search, resume construction, interviewing, transitions and a career plan.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CLS 111 - Effective Online Learning

    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: 1
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course teaches students how to effectively learn in an online environment. Basic elements of online course environments will be discussed along with issues related to success in online classes. Topics covered include personality and learning styles and how they relate to online education, time management, motivation, discussion board etiquette, and building and maintaining relationships with both the teacher and fellow online students. This course is recommended for students in all majors planning on taking online classes. Basic knowledge of computers, internet and email is expected of students enrolling in this class.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CLS 150 - Leadership Development

    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: The purpose of this course is to learn effective and ethical leadership skills and practices. Topics, concepts, and skills will include leadership styles and strategies, communication skills, strategic planning skills, and ethical issues of leadership. This course will address the practical applications of leadership for use on campus, in the community, and within the workforce.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None

Communication Studies

  
  • COM Elective - (min. of 3)

    Credits:
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description:

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • COM 131 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Students will research, develop, organize and deliver presentations to a classroom audience. Students prepare speech outlines and present 4-6 speeches of varying lengths. Class also includes small and large group discussions and activities.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • COM 135 - Interpersonal Communication

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course focuses on Interpersonal Communication theory and the study and practice of effective communication techniques in all types of interpersonal relationships (family, friends, romantic, and workplace). The course requires active student participation in large and small groups, presentations, reading, testing, and writing journals and papers. Recommended Skills: Competence in reading and comprehending college material, competence in communication in writing, speaking and listening, understanding fundamentals of research

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • COM 232 - Intro to Persuasive Speaking

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: COM 131 (C- or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: An advanced course in public speaking designed to develop an understanding of the fundamentals of the use of persuasive communication with logical and emotional appeals.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • COM 235 - Gender and Communication

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: COM 135 (C- or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course emphasizes an awareness of, sensitivity to,and competence in communication between men and women. Theories focus on family, friendship, romantic, educational and workplace relationships. The impact of the media, power and violence on gendered relationships will be covered. Course requires active participation, readings, testing, research, writing journals and papers, and presentations.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • COM 236 - Intercultural Communication

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Intercultural Communication examines the impact of effective communication among diverse cultures. Among the topics covered will be the process of creating cultural identity and perspectives, ethnocentrism, the impact of values and beliefs, and verbal and nonverbal communication. The course will also look specifically at the impact of cultural diversity in workplace settings such as business, education, and health care, among others. Recommended Skills: Students should possess the reading and writing ability to handle and understand college-level material, content, and assignments.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • COM 240 - Family Communication

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is a focused study of family communication. Emphasis will be placed on a study of the family as a social system. Of key concern will be family structure, function, dynamics, power and interaction patterns as represented through the communication of family members. Recommended Skills: Competence in reading and comprehending college level material. Competence in communication in both writing and speaking Understanding the fundamentals of research

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • COM 250 - Organizational Communication

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: The course provides an examination of the impact of effective internal and external communication in workplace environments. The process will be examined through readings, lecture, case studies, group interaction, and organizational analysis. Leadership styles, problem-solving strategies and approaches to teamwork will also be addressed, as well as the impact of globalization, diversity, and technology in the workplace. Recommended Skills: A competence in reading college-level material, ability to write and speak at a level appropriate for college-level assignments, an understanding of the fundamentals of research

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • COM 260 - Radio Broadcasting

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Students will gain the experience necessary to prepare them for further studies in broadcasting and media, possible internship opportunities, and for careers in broadcasting. This is a hands-on, studio-based class, and students are required to record a weekly two-hour radio show.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None

Computer Information Systems

  
  • CIS Elective - (min. of 3)

    Credits:
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description:

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CIS 003 - Fundamentals of Computer Operations

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is designed as a foundation for those with little to no computer experience. Students are introduced to skill sets such as computer terminology, hardware vs. software, operating systems, Word and PowerPoint software applications, and the Internet including the Web and email. It is presented in an environment conducive to the basic theoretical aspects of computer usage with a focus on practical application. Basic keyboarding is also incorporated; however, students are advised to take BA 130 for more detailed instruction. Overall, students are prepared to achieve a competency level necessary to use computer systems for both personal and academic needs, as well as prepare for the next higher level course.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CIS 100 - Introduction to Computer Information Systems

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course covers fundamental computing concepts that are part of the digital age including software, hardware, data, people, procedures, security and ethics. The course centers on educating today’s technology consumer using themes of ethics, the Internet, and communications to demonstrate how the changing world of technology influences our lives and the decisions we make.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CIS 103 - Introduction to Windows and Microsoft Office

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: In this course students learn operations and basic features of a Windows Operating System and gain a general understanding in the use of software applications.  Using a version of the Windows Operating System students will learn the fundamentals of using windows, how to use the desktop, learn to utilize the control panel, and work with directories, files, and folders. The course will look at software applications in the Microsoft Office Suite which include Word, Excel, Access, and Powerpoint.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CIS 106 - Internet Essentials

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This web-based course is designed to provide students with the basic skills and knowledge necessary to navigate the internet. Students will create their own web page after learning about Web browsers, search engines, information resources, FTP and downloading, e-mail and communication tools, and electronic commerce. Students can work from home on their own computers (or use the Open Computer Lab at GRCC.) It is recommended but not required that students take CIS 103 or BA145 before taking this course.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CIS 116 - Computer Programming I

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is a basic introduction to computer program writing that emphasizes the importance of design and coordinating procedures to accomplish programming objectives. Topics include definitioning variables, problem solving using if else, do while and for statements, the programming process, and program design tools. After solid preparation, students begin to write programs in a structured pattern of modules. This course prepares students to transition to high level programming languages.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CIS 117 - Java Programming I

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: CIS 116 (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course briefly reviews programming basics such as variables, repetition statements, decision statements, arrays and the creation of basic classes. Students will write classes that use inheritance, polymorphism, and interfaces. Students will receive a good foundation in object oriented programming concepts. This language is portable and particularly suited for applications programming.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CIS 120 - Introduction to Graphic Software/ Photoshop and Illustrator

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: A project approach gives students an understanding of illustration and photo editing for a variety of media formats. Students use professional image editing software to create and manipulate graphics for print publications and web sites. Emphasis will include hands-on experience using computers with industry standard software, Illustrator and Photoshop. This course focuses on vector drawing skills, color theory, manipulation of images and photo editing. Students will create artwork using layers, color adjustments, filters, type design and other image techniques

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CIS 122 - Digital Illustration / Illustrator

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Students use digital illustration software to learn the fundamentals and incorporate drawing and design techniques to create and edit designs and illustrations for a variety of media formats including print publications and web design. Students use Adobe Illustrator software to create, edit and analyze design alternatives and learn methods to create original artwork including simple graphics and text to complex multiple layered illustrations. Many drawing techniques are explored including transforming objects, gradient colors, creating 3D images and creating special effects with masking, patterns, and filters. Students create logos, corporate identity designs, magazine ads and a marketing campaign. Students are recommended to take CIS 120 Introduction to Graphic Software / Photoshop / Illustrator prior to taking this course if they have little or no experience with Illustration software.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CIS 123 - Computer Science I

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: MA 107 or Higher (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is an introduction to computer science and programming.  Students develop problem solving skills in the formulation of computer programs. Topics include problem specification, algorithm design, the use of structured data types and program control structures, and a basic familiarity with the computer science field.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • CIS 125 - Visual Basic Programming

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: CIS 116 (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Fundamentals of the Visual Basic computer programming language, emphasizing language elements, syntax, and problem solving algorithms. Each assignment includes a user interface with appropriate controls, and event code developed with Visual Basic.NET tools. Assignments follow educational and business themes. Visual Basic is one of the most generally used programming languages, and is widely accepted as the starting language for people interested in learning computer programming.

    Department Consent: No Consent
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  • CIS 127 - C++ Programming I

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: CIS 116 (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course briefly reviews programming basics such as variables, repetition statements, decision statements, arrays and the creation of basic classes. Students will learn how to write programs that use functions to transfer data by value or by reference using pointers; implement classes that use header and implementation files; write classes that use containers and iterators. Students will receive a good foundation in object oriented programming concepts. This language is portable and particularly suited for applications programming. CIS 127 (C++) is recommended for engineering majors.

    Department Consent: No Consent
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  • CIS 129 - C# Programming 1

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: CIS 116 (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of software development using the C# language.  Students learn principles of software development, core programming concepts, and object-oriented programming fundamentals. This knowledge is then applied in the development of desktop and web applications that interact with relational databases. 

    Department Consent: No Consent
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  • CIS 132 - Linux I

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3


    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: The UNIX/Linux operating system for computer networks is studied.  Students learn to use UNIX/Linux commands to operate and navigate the network system.  UNIX/Linux commands, the VI editor, and Shell programming are introduced using both a GUI and command line interface.  Linux operations and administration of Linux operations and system administration is learned through a unified installation, using virtual machines.  Topics include files and directory management, shell scripting, network services, installing Linux, and web services.  

    It is also intended to serve the needs of individuals seeking to pass the Computing Technology Industry Association’s (Comptia) Linux + certification exam.

    Department Consent: No Consent


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  • CIS 135 - Microcomputer Operating Systems

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is an introduction to the Microsoft Windows GUI and text based operating environments and includes basic and advanced operations and use of system utilities. It introduces command line structures and explores operations using the Windows graphical user interface.   This course prepares the student for Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification.

    Department Consent: No Consent
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  • CIS 140 - Power Point

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: In this course students learn to effectively communicate ideas and information using Microsoft PowerPoint. Using a common design students produce overheads, interactive slide shows, handouts, speaker notes, and deliver attention grabbing presentations. It is recommended but not required that students take CIS 103 - Introduction to Computers before taking this course.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
 

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