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2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Codes and Descriptions
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Use the course Filter box below to narrow the list to the subject are your are looking for. For additional information on course descriptions view the details by Course Description Details .
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BA 236 - Technology In Business Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Technology in Business is an overview of concepts in personal computer system fundamentals as well as system and productivity software. Students will learn how to use an operating system, internet & mobile applications and related technology applications. BA 145 is strongly recommended prior to enrolling in this course.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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BA 241 - Introduction to Project Management Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course provides students with an overview of the essentials of project management and the project management life cycle. Students gain an understanding of the techniques, practices, and new directions for project management. In addition, they gain practical experience with approaches to achieving successful project performance and learn career options in the field.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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BA 245 - Records & Information Management Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
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.
Course Fee: $35.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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BA 247 - Advanced Computer Applications in Business Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: BA 145 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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, or presentation. Students will complete integrated office projects.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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BA 248 - Contemporary Office Procedures Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: BA 125 (D- or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course addresses the duties, skills, and personal/professional qualities needed by office employees including the office environment, leadership development; career development; 21st century communication needs; negotiating the workplace; and human relations skills.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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BA 254 - Introduction to Statistics with Applied Models Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is an introduction to the statistical concepts of organizing, analyzing, and interpreting data. Topics include descriptive statistics, probabilities, probability distributions, sampling, interval estimation, tests of hypotheses, one way analysis of variance, correlation and regression. Applied business data sets and case studies related to operational concepts are leveraged.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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BA 256 - Principles of Accounting I Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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, 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 Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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BA 257 - Principles of Accounting II Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: BA 256 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course continues the study of financial accounting by covering corporate equity and investments transactions. It also includes preparing and analyzing financial statements. Further topics include the overview of cost accounting including job order costing, process costing, and standard costing systems. Budgeting, managerial accounting decision analysis, and cost-volume-profit analysis are also studied.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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BA 258 - Fundamentals of Office Administration Capstone Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This is the Capstone course for the Office Administration program. This course integrates concepts learned in the Office Administration program. Students use the knowledge in technology, business concepts, and soft skills they learned in prior courses to develop a final project. Students should take this course in their final semester of the Office Administration program. Students should contact the Business Department to enroll in this course.
Department Consent: Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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BA 260 - Computerized Accounting II Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: BA 156 (C or Higher) or BA 256 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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 cover such topics as journal entries, general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable payroll, inventory, job costing, and adjusting and closing entries.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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BA 262 - Cost Accounting Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: BA 257 (D- or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course covers cost systems and cost accumulation methods including job order and process cost principles and practices. Planning and control of materials, labor, and factory overhead and standard cost system with variance analysis are also covered.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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BA 264 - Intermediate Accounting Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: BA 257 (D- or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is 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
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BA 268 - Tax Accounting Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: BA 257 (D- or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This is an introductory course in income taxation and tax preparation for accounting majors and other business students. Emphasis is placed on tax issues, return preparation for individuals, and ethical considerations for tax preparers. Primary focus is on the development of working familiarity with federal tax forms, documentation, and solutions to tax problems affecting individuals.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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BA 270 - Marketing Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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
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BA 272 - Marketing Problems Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: BA 270 (D- or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course provides the student with a variety of case problems and marketing situations varied in content and mode of presentation. Cases deal with all sizes of companies, multinational to small proprietorship products and services; profit and nonprofit organizations. Participants design and execute a marketing research project as integral part of their classroom responsibility.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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BA 274 - Production and Inventory Management Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Operations management systems seek to meet the demands of the marketplace and to support overall company strategy. Within a manufacturing environment, the Manufacturing Planning and Control (MPC) System addresses this need. This course focuses on understanding and analyzing MPC systems as well as making appropriate decisions in these environments. Topics including demand management, forecasting, S&OP, purchasing, warehousing/distribution, quality, and Lean are also covered in the context of MPC. The role of inventory management and its relationship to customer service, efficiency, and profitability are explored in detail.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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BA 276 - Business Innovation Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course introduces the student to business innovation and the innovation process. Students learn about 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. 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.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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BA 278 - Transportation and Logistics Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course provides an overview of transportation and its relationship to global trade and the economy. Cost and pricing concepts are explored in the context of a competitive industry. The role and value of third-party logistics providers (3PL) is examined to illustrate insource/outsource decision-making for short-term competitive or long-term strategic advantage. Students consider product, service, and cost characteristics as decision variables in mode selection and learn a wealth of transportation/logistics terminology and concepts.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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BA 282 - Organizational Behavior Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: IRW 98 or Higher (C or Higher)
OR EN 97 (C or Higher) OR
Accuplacer Writing 5 or Higher OR
ACT English 18 or Higher OR
SAT Writing 25 or Higher
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is a survey of factors affecting human behavior within organizations. Students 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, organization and job design, and organizational culture.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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BA 283 - Business Management Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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
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BA 284 - Human Resources Management Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course introduces human resources and personnel functions including 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
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BA 286 - Small Business Management Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course emphasizes the managerial considerations involved in establishing a small business and the challenges confronting the entrepreneur. Upon completion of this course, students are able to identify the entrepreneurial and managerial skills needed to become a successful business manager and/or business owner.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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BA 288 - Introduction to International Business Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: In this course students examine international business from a global perspective. The relationship between business and government is addressed by reviewing business and policy concerns. Students learn relevant theoretical and practical insights so that the real world international business is better understood. It is recommended that students take BA 103 or equivalent prior to enrolling in this course.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CHM Elective - (min. of 3)
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description:
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CHM 100 - Basic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: CHM 100 is a non-laboratory course designed to provide a general introduction to the chemical sciences. Topics include the scientific method, the periodic table, modern atomic theory, chemical bonding, and measurements and mathematical relationships in chemistry. Basic chemical concepts are applied to topics important to various professions and everyday life. Students taking this course are expected to read the textbook and perform simple mathematical operations.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Natural Science
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CHM 120 - Survey of General Chemistry Credit Hours: 5
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites:
- IRW 98 or Higher (C or Higher) OR
- EN 97 (C or Higher) OR
- Accuplacer Writing 5 or Higher OR
- ACT English 18 or Higher OR
- SAT Writing 25 or Higher
Math Prerequisites: C or Higher in one of the following courses: MA 107 , MA 108 , MA 110 , MA 127 , MA 129 , MA 131 , MA 133 , MA 134 , MA 245 , MA 255 , MA 257 , or ALEKS score of 46 or Higher
Corequisites: None
Description: CHM 120 is 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.
Course Fee: $20.00
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: Natural Sciences
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CHM 130 - General Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites:
- IRW 98 or Higher (C or Higher) OR
- EN 97 (C or Higher) OR
- Accuplacer Writing 5 or Higher OR
- ACT English 18 or Higher OR
- SAT Writing 25 or Higher
Math Prerequisites: MA 98 or Higher (C or Higher) OR ALEKS Score of 30 or Higher OR Accuplacer Algebra Score of 76 or Higher OR SAT Math Score of 24.5 or Higher OR ACT Math Score of 18 or Higher
Corequisites: None
Description: CHM 130 is a first semester course in general chemistry and covers the fundamental principles of chemistry for majors in the sciences, health sciences, and engineering. Topics covered include scientific measurement and analysis, atomic and molecular structure, periodicity, chemical reactions and equations, bonding and bonding theories, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, solid and liquid state properties, and solutions. Successful completion of high school chemistry or CHM 100 or CHM 110 is recommended before taking this course. To earn credit for a lab science, students enrolled in this course must also take the laboratory component (CHM 131 ).
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: Natural Sciences
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CHM 131 - General Chemistry I Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: CHM 130
Description: CHM 131 is the laboratory component of CHM 130 and is designed to introduce and reinforce theoretical principles covered in CHM 130 and to develop laboratory skills. Students enrolled in CHM 130 must take this course to earn lab science credit. This course transfers as lab science credit for science majors. Successful completion of high school chemistry or CHM 100 or CHM 110 is recommended prior to taking this course.
Course Fee: $20.00
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: Natural Sciences
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CHM 140 - General Chemistry II Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: CHM 130 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: CHM 140 provides 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 /CHM 131 and is designed to reinforce lecture concepts.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CHM 210 - Inorganic, Organic, and Biochemistry Credit Hours: 5
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: CHM 210 is designed to emphasize selected topics in general chemistry and introduce topics in organic and biological chemistry. 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 biological pathways. Chemistry skills and knowledge consistent with a passing grade in a prior chemistry course are expected and used repeatedly in CHM 210.
Course Fee: $20.00
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CHM 230 - Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: CHM 120 (C or Higher) or [CHM 130 (C or Higher) and CHM 131 (C or Higher)]
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: CHM 230 is designed for students requiring a one semester course in organic and biochemistry. Topics include biologically significant classes of organic compounds and their reactions, classes of biological compounds including carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, enzymes, vitamins, nucleic acids, biochemical energy production and metabolism (carbohydrate, lipid and protein). 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.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CHM 231 - Introductory Organic and Biochemistry Lab Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: CHM 120 (C or Higher) or [CHM 130 (C or Higher) and CHM 131 (C or Higher)] and CHM 230 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: CHM 230 (C or Higher)
Description: CHM 231 is a lab course designed to accompany the lecture course CHM 230 . Students are introduced to basic organic and biochemistry laboratory techniques, explore stereochemistry, acids and bases, buffers, reactivity of functional groups, amino acids, proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, fats, antioxidants and nucleic acids. CHM 231 primarily serves students in nursing and allied health professions requiring the lab portion of an Introductory Organic and Biochemistry course.
Course Fee: $50.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CHM 240 - Survey of Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 5.5
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: CHM 120 (C or Higher) or [CHM 130 (C or Higher) and CHM 131 (C or Higher)]
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: CHM 240 is designed to prepare students who require one semester of organic chemistry for biological and polymer chemistry. Students are introduced to the classes of organic compounds, reactions, mechanisms, synthesis, IR spectroscopy and organic laboratory techniques. This course mainly serves students in transfer allied health, environmental science and polymer technology programs.
Course Fee: $44.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CHM 250 - Biological Chemistry Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: [CHM 240 (C- or Higher) or CHM 260 (C- or Higher)] and CHM 261 (C- or Higher) and CHM 270 (C- or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CHM 251 - Biological Chemistry Lab Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: CHM 250
Description: CHM 251 is the laboratory component of CHM 250 . In this laboratory, 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.
Course Fee: $50.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CHM 260 - Organic Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: CHM 120 (C- or Higher) or CHM 140 (C- or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CHM 261 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: [CHM 140 (C- or Higher) and CHM 141 (C- or Higher)] or CHM 120 (C- or Higher) or CHM 260
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: CHM 260
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.
Course Fee: $74.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CHM 270 - Organic Chemistry II Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: CHM 260 (C- or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CHM 271 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: CHM 261 (C- or Higher) or CHM 270
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: CHM 270
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.
Course Fee: $74.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CHM 280 - Quantitative Chemical Analysis Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 7
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: CHM 120 (C- or Higher) or [CHM 140 (C- or Higher) and CHM 141 (C- or Higher)]
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: MA 110 or Higher (C- or Higher)
Corequisites: 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.
Course Fee: $100.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CD Elective - (min. of 3)
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description:
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CD 105 - Foundations of Early Childhood Education Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is 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.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CD 106 - Promoting Safe, Healthy Learning Environments Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is designed for students who are working in the early childhood field to complete the CDA formal training hours related to Competence Standard I: Safe, Healthy, and Learning Environments, and begins Competence Standard VI: Professionalism, specifically, educating with intentionality and reflection and making ethical decisions. Students develop resource collection components for the professional portfolio, write the competency standards, and demonstrate knowledge related to the functional areas: health, safety, and learning environments and professionalism.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CD 107 - Promoting Physical and Intellectual Competence Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is designed for students who are working in the early childhood field to complete the CDA formal training hours related to Competency Standard II: Advancing Physical and Intellectual Competence. Students develop resource collection components for their professional portfolio, write the competency standard, and demonstrate knowledge related to the functional areas: physical, cognitive, communication, and creative development.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CD 108 - Promoting Social and Emotional Competence and Building Family Relationships Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is designed for students who are working in the early childhood field to complete the CDA formal training hours related to Competency Standards III and IV: advancing social and emotional competence, understanding effective positive guidance strategies, and building responsive and supportive relationships with families. Students develop resource collection components for their professional portfolio, write the competency standards, and demonstrate knowledge related to the functional areas: self, social, guidance, and families.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CD 109 - Program Management and Professionalism Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is designed for students who are working in the early childhood field to complete the CDA formal training hours related to Competency Standard V and VI, Program Management and Professionalism. Students develop resource collection components for their professional portfolio, write the competency standards and demonstrate knowledge related to the functional areas: program management and professionalism.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CD 112 - CDA Formal Training Hours Capstone Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is designed for students who are working in the early childhood field to complete the CDA formal training hours related to application completion. Students complete Competency Standard IV, write a professional philosophy statement, assemble a professional portfolio, prepare for their CDA exam, prepare for their CDA on-site visit with a Professional Development Specialist, and prepare for submission of their CDA application. Students must be 18 and have a high school diploma or GED in order to apply for the CDA credential.
Department Consent: Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CD 116 - Families, Intimate Relationships, & Human Sexuality Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites:
- IRW 98 or Higher (C or Higher) OR
- EN 97 (C or Higher) OR
- Accuplacer Writing 5 or Higher OR
- ACT English 18 or Higher OR
- SAT Writing 25 or Higher
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the social and cultural processes influencing marriage, intimate relationships, human sexuality, and family functioning. The course 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 and in families of various cultures.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CD 118 - Human Growth and Development I Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 5
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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 in this course is on observing and analyzing physical, cognitive, language and social-emotional development. This course requires laboratory experience with children at approved sites.
Course Fee: $100.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CD 120 - Adult Development Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: The major emphasis of this course is on normal adult development, ages 18 through senescence. There is a 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.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CD 180 - CDA Internship in Child Development Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 15
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: [CD 118 (C or Higher) and CD 209 (C or Higher) and CD 229 (C or Higher)] OR CD 210 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: CDA students participate in an internship and prepare the materials required to apply for a Child Development Associate National Credential through the Council of Professional Recognition. Students are required to work a minimum of 225 hours under a qualified supervisor in an approved position and site.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CD 209 - Creative and Language Arts for Preschoolers Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 5
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: CD 118 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course prepares students to plan, implement, and reflect on play-based approaches to creative and language arts curriculum for preschoolers. Students experience and apply evidence-based practices, culturally, linguistically and developmentally appropriate assessments, materials and activities to support each and every child and family. Each student is assigned a lab instructor at the Fratzke Early Childhood Learning Laboratory, who supports and evaluates teaching and learning in the preschool classroom. Three hours lecture and two hours of lab participation at the ECLL are required weekly.
Course Fee: $220.00
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CD 210 - Infant/Toddler Development Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 5
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: CD 118 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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 caregiving skills, differentiated activity planning and implementation to enhance and stimulate development in in-home and group care settings. Developing an understanding for the importance of partnering with families, high quality curriculum, and screenings and assessments to use with children birth to 3 years with diverse abilities and cultural/linguistic backgrounds is stressed.
Course Fee: $220.00
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CD 215 - Adult-Child Interaction Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: CD 229
Description: This course focuses 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.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CD 218 - Early Childhood Program Administration Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: [CD 118 (C or Higher) and CD 209 (C or Higher) and CD 229 (C or Higher)] or CD 210 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course focuses 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 families, budgeting, space, schedule and equipment, staff hiring and supervision and professionalism.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CD 229 - Math, Science, and Technology for Preschoolers Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 5
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: CD 118 (C or Higher) and CD 209 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: CD 215
Description: In this course 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.
Course Fee: $220.00
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CD 230 - Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education and Inclusion Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 5
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: CD 118 (C or Higher) AND [CD 210 (C or Higher) or {CD 209 (C or Higher) and CD 229 (C or Higher)}]
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is an introduction to special education and inclusion for young children. Emphasis is on observing and measuring variations in development and recognizing opportunities to use evidence-based practices to support inclusion. Using environments and interactions to support individual children and prevent challenging behavior is emphasized. Lab participation in a special education setting is required.
Course Fee: $10.00
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CD 260 - Emergent Literacy Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: CD 118 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course focuses on literacy acquisition theory and practice from preschool 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. 10 hours of tutoring through specific Grand Rapids Public Schools are required.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CD 270 - Leadership in Early Childhood Education Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: [CD 118 (C or Higher) and CD 209 (C or Higher) and CD 229 (C or Higher)] OR CD 210 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course explores leadership in the field of early childhood. It examines 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.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CD 280 - Internship in Child Development Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 15
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: CD 118 (C or Higher) and {[CD 209 (C or Higher) and CD 229 (C or Higher)] or CD 210 (C or Higher)}
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: CD 285
Description: Associate degree students participate in a cooperative program of work and learning involving area employers. Students are required to work a minimum of 225 hours per semester under a qualified supervisor at approved employment. MUST BE TAKEN WITH CD 285 .
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CD 285 - Assessment Tools in Child Development Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: [CD 118 (C or Higher) and CD 209 (C or Higher) and CD 229 (C or Higher)] or [CD 118 (C or Higher) and CD 210 (C or Higher)]
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CHI 101 - Introductory Chinese I Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: CHI 101 is an introduction to Mandarin, a course for those who have some or zero knowledge of Chinese language. It offers Chinese Pinyin, Chinese characters, grammar structures and Chinese culture. It also emphasizes the importance of learning and understanding the cultural differences in Chinese language. To achieve this outcome, students will be provided with the opportunity to participate in a Culture Observation Projects (e.g., field trip to a Chinese restaurant) to practice their speaking and listening skills of Chinese language.
Course Fee: $10.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
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CHI 102 - Introductory Chinese II Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: CHI 102 is a follow-up course to CHI 101 . It continues the study of Chinese language, in which both characters (the vocabulary) and sentence structures are increased by volume as well as complexity. Students are not only provided with more learning activities to practice reading, writing, and speaking Chinese, but also hands on experiences to observe the cultural differences in Chinese language by attending cultural events held in the local Chinese community (e.g., field trip to the Chinese New Year Celebration Event).
Course Fee: $10.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
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CLS 100 - Introduction to College: New Student Experience Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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 include learning styles, critical thinking, information management skills, GRCC history and services, study skills, values exploration, academic planning, career planning, civic engagement, and diversity.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CLS 102 - Practicing Strategies for Academic Success Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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
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COM Elective - (min. of 3)
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description:
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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COM 131 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: In this course students research, develop, organize, and deliver informative, persuasive, and special occasion presentations. Students create and use key-word outlines to present speeches using an extemporaneous style delivery. To enhance speeches, students prepare and use a variety of presentational aids. Students listen to and evaluate their own and peers’ speeches.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Communications
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COM 135 - Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course focuses on the study and application of interpersonal communication concepts and techniques in all types of interpersonal relationships (family, friends, romantic, and workplace). Students learn and practice skills to improve their self-concept, self-disclosure, perception, verbal and nonverbal communication, listening, empathy, conflict management, and understanding of diverse perspectives.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Communications
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COM 235 - Gender and Communication Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: COM 135 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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 is covered. This course requires active participation, readings, testing, research, writing journals and papers, and presentations.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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COM 236 - Intercultural Communication Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Intercultural Communication examines the impact of effective communication among diverse cultures. Among the topics covered are the process of creating cultural identity and perspectives, ethnocentrism, the impact of values and beliefs, and verbal and nonverbal communication. 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
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COM 240 - Family Communication Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is a focused study of family communication. Emphasis is placed on the study of the family as a social system. Of key concern is family structure, function, dynamics, power and interaction patterns as evidenced through the communication of family members. This course requires active participation, readings, testing, research, writing papers, and presentations.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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COM 250 - Organizational Communication Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: The course provides an examination of the impact of effective internal and external communication in workplace environments. The communication 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.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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COM 254 - Mass Media Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is designed to enhance the understanding of the role played by mass media in society. Throughout the course the history and development of both print and broadcast media as well as computer-driven media is covered through readings, class discussion, videos, and possibly guest speakers from the media. The focus also includes an examination of the role and function of the news media, advertising and public relations, and the ethical implications of both entertainment and journalism. This course was formerly offered as JR 254.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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COM 266 - Fundamentals of Public Relations Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Fundamentals of Public Relations (PR) offers an examination of the role of public relations in society, business, and government. The course provides a historical perspective on the development of the PR practice, examines career options in the field, and explores the planning and implementation of public relations campaigns through readings, lectures, group discussions, case studies, hands-on exercises, and presentations. This course was formerly offered as JR 266.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CTG 210 - Patient Care and Safety Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course prepares the CT student to safely practice within the hospital or ambulatory care setting. Students will discuss the importance of patient assessment. Emphasis will be placed on radiation safety and contrast administration.
Course Fee: Yes
Department Consent: Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CTG 215 - Principles of CT Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course provides a historical overview of the CT profession. Students will explore the principles of digital imaging. Emphasis will be placed on the physical principles of computed tomography, data acquisition, and data processing.
Course Fee: Yes
Department Consent: Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CTG 220 - CT Instrumentation Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course provides an introduction of the CT operating system. Students will review radiation physics and discuss factors affecting dose in CT. Emphasis will be placed on artifact recognition, artifact reduction, and image quality.
Course Fee: Yes
Department Consent: Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CTG 230 - CT Procedures and Pathophysiology I Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: NA
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This is the first in a series of two courses that will provide the student with considerations related to routine imaging techniques of the central nervous system (CNS) and musculoskeletal system (MSK). Students will explore common pathologies found on CT images. Emphasis will be placed on contrast usage, imaging processes, and positioning considerations.
Course Fee: Yes
Department Consent: Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CTG 231 - CT Procedures and Pathophysiology II Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This is the final procedures and pathophysiology course in a series of two that will provide the student with considerations related to special imaging procedures. Students will explore common pathologies found on CT images. Emphasis will be placed on contrast usage, imaging processes, and positioning considerations.
Course Fee: Yes
Department Consent: Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CTG 240 - Clinical Practice I Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 24
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This is the first in a series of two clinical courses that provides the necessary supervised clinical education needed for the CT student to competently apply basic protocols, recognize when to appropriately alter the standard protocol, and recognize equipment and patient considerations that affect image quality. Emphasis will be placed on patient safety and comfort while professional values, attitudes, and behaviors are upheld.
Course Fee: Yes
Department Consent: Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CTG 241 - Clinical Practice II Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 24
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This is the final clinical course in a series of two that provides the necessary supervised clinical education needed for the CT student to competently apply basic protocols, recognize when to appropriately alter the standard protocol, and recognize equipment and patient considerations that affect image quality. Emphasis will be placed on patient safety and comfort while professional values, attitudes, and behaviors are upheld.
Course Fee: Yes
Department Consent: Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CIS Elective - (min. of 3)
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description:
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CIS 003 - Fundamentals of Computer Operations Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CIS 100 - Introduction to Computer Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CIS 103 - Introduction to Windows and Microsoft Office Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CIS 106 - Internet Essentials Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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 BA 145 before taking this course.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CIS 116 - Computer Programming I Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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 defining 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.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CIS 117 - Java Programming I Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: CIS 116 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CIS 120 - Introduction to Graphic Software/ Photoshop and Illustrator Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CIS 122 - Digital Illustration / Illustrator Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CIS 123 - Computer Science I Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: MA 107 or Higher (C or Higher)
Corequisites: 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.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CIS 125 - Visual Basic Programming Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: CIS 116 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CIS 127 - C++ Programming I Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: CIS 116 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CIS 129 - C# Programming I Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: CIS 116 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CIS 132 - Linux I Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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 Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CIS 140 - Power Point Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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 Windows and Microsoft Office before taking this course.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CIS 148 - HTML Essentials Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: HTML Essentials (hyper text markup language) is the study of the rules that define the layout of text within a web page. The course covers the hypertext markups defined in HTML and CSS (cascading style sheets). In a hands-on environment, students will design web pages using HTML and CSS and a text editor like Notepad. Students will publish to a web server and learn how to maintain their web site. Markup languages run on all operating systems, including Apple OS, Windows, UNIX, etc. It is recommended but not required that students take CIS 103 before taking this course.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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