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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Codes and Descriptions
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BA 172 - Sales Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course introduces students to the exciting world of sales and the sales process. Students learn principles of selling, presenting a product demonstration, overcoming objections, closing sales, servicing the sales, and preparing and making sales presentations.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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BA 174 - Advertising 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 advertising and idea people who are creating advertising and integrated communications. Students learn the role of the advertising agency; copy structure; trademarks; illustrations; layout; market research; advertising production; and use of newspapers, magazines, radio, television, outdoor advertising, direct mail, display, and packaging.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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BA 175 - Supply Chain Management Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course covers concepts from a managerial perspective as well as the technology used within supply chain management. The course exposes learners to the concepts of managing the flow of materials in a supply chain; fundamentals of planning, manufacturing, distribution, and transfer of materials and products; inventory monitoring; and control. Information technology and global issues in supply chain management are also covered.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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BA 180 - Business Internship I Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 12
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Students participate in a internship program of work and learning involving area employers. They work 180 hours under supervision at approved employment sites, and performance is monitored by the professor. In addition, students are required to attend one-on-one meetings, complete assignments, and develop a project. Students MUST have the permission of the internship professor before they can register for this course.
Department Consent: Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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BA 181 - Business Internship II Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 12
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Students participate in a internship program of work and learning involving area employers. They work 180 hours under supervision at approved employment sites, and their performance is monitored by the professor. In addition, students are required to attend one-on-one meetings, complete assignments, and develop a project. Students MUST have the permission of the internship professor before they can register for this course.
Department Consent: Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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BA 183 - Supervision Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course introduces students to the exciting world of supervision at the first level of management and the supervision process from both historical and research perspectives. Supervision is the art of getting things done through people to pursue organizational goals efficiently and effectively through the use of task-related activities, people-related activities, and change-related activities. Supervision employs the management functions of planning, organizing, staffing, leading and controlling. Critical skills are learned in the role of the supervisor, including decision making, discipline, communication, performance management, leadership, diversity and conflict resolution.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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BA 201 - Business Communication Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: Eligible for IRW 99 and/or EN 101
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is a survey of communication principles and practices used by businesses and other organizations. Students learn both theory and practical methods to plan, create, and deliver effective oral and written messages. Topics include interpersonal and group communication; cross-cultural communication; writing and editing business messages, reports, and presentations; electronic communication; and employment communications. It is recommended that students possess college-level writing skills prior to enrolling in this course.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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BA 204 - Electronic Commerce Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course introduces students to the exciting world of e-commerce and the e-commerce process from both historical and research perspectives. This course introduces important concepts in e-commerce and helps the student see the e-commerce process through the eyes of the business professional and entrepreneur. In addition, the course helps students understand e-commerce’s impact on traditional and modern business models. This course helps students learn how to succeed in a digital economy.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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BA 207 - Business Law I 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 legal rights; jurisdiction and the courts; dispute resolution; torts; business crimes; contracts; warranty and product liability; agency, consumer, environmental, employment, insurance and property law.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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BA 208 - Business Law II 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 intellectual property, sales contracts, negotiable instruments, banking, secured transactions, creditor rights, bankruptcy, business organizations, securities and international law.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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BA 209 - Issues in Business Ethics Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites:
- IRW 98 or above (C or above) OR
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 400 and above OR
- ACT English and Reading combined score 26 and above (valid February 2018 forward) OR
- Accuplacer Writing of 4 and NextGen Reading of 249 and above (valid October 2018 forward) OR
- Accuplacer Writing of 5 above (valid October 2018 forward)
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
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. Practical approaches to recognizing, avoiding, understanding, and resolving ethical issues and confronting individuals in a business environment are learned and discussed.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
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 Department Consent Required
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 Department Consent Required
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 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 Department Consent Required
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 Department Consent Required
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 students to the exciting world of marketing and the marketing process, including the role and nature of marketing as a mechanism for creating new customers, products, and services. Students learn how to see the marketing process through the eyes of the marketing professional and develop winning marketing strategies to exceed customer expectations. Students 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.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
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 introduces students to the exciting world of marketing by analyzing a variety of real-world marketing situations and case problems. Marketing situations and cases will deal with all sizes of companies, domestic and global situations; profit and nonprofit organizations. Students learn the process of identifying the business problem, offering potential solutions, articulating the advantages and disadvantages of potential solutions, and proposing the recommended solution to the business problem.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
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 students to the commercialization of ideas and inventions through business innovation and the innovation process. Students learn about the exciting world of innovators, inventors, and idea people who create real-market solutions through the development of new products, services, and processes. Innovators are the key driving force impacting economic development in the world.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
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 above (C or above) OR
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 400 and above OR
- ACT English and Reading combined score 26 and above (valid February 2018 forward) OR
- Accuplacer Writing of 4 and NextGen Reading of 249 and above (valid October 2018 forward) OR
- Accuplacer Writing of 5 above (valid October 2018 forward)
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 students to the exciting world of management and the management process from both historical and research perspectives. Management is the art of getting things done through people to pursue organizational goals efficiently and effectively through the integration of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling the organization’s resources.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
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 Department Consent Required
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.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CVT 100 - Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: Admission to the Cardiovascular Technology Program
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Students will learn vascular, pulmonary anatomy, and physiology in relation to cardiovascular function. This course will review cellular functions, cardiovascular systems and pulmonary systems as it pertains to cardiac function. Students will learn an overview of hemodynamics and introduction to cardiovascular pathologies.
Course Fee: $696.00
Department Consent: Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CVT 112 - Cardiovascular Interventional Procedures Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 5
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: Admissions into the Cardiovascular Technology Program
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course provides an overview of the skills required of the invasive cardiovascular specialist for interventional procedures and prepares students for safe participation in clinical education. Procedural focus will be on percutaneous coronary interventions, cardiac assistive devices and modalities. This course will also cover peripheral, structural heart, and pediatric interventions.
Course Fee: $676.00
Department Consent: Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CVT 115 - Rhythm and ECG Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: Admission into the Cardiovascular Technology Program
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course will teach students about the electrical conductivity of the heart and how to interpret and analyze ECG recordings. Students will learn about how ECGs are recorded and how to differentiate between various cardiac rhythms as it relates to the cardiac monitor role in a cardiac catheterization lab setting.
Course Fee: $496.00
Department Consent: Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CVT 120 - Hemodynamics Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: Admissions into the CVT Program
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: The course encompasses invasive hemodynamic assessment of the cardiovascular patient. Material presented will cover normal and abnormal hemodynamic pressures, hemodynamic calculations, and correlation of these assessments to pathologies of the cardiovascular and related pulmonary structures.
Course Fee: $496.00
Department Consent: Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CVT 130 - Clinical Practicum I Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 16
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course provides an overview of the foundations of invasive cardiovascular science and the practitioner’s role relative to the hospital health care delivery system. The student will observe clinical practices in the cardiac catheterization lab and how the cardiac catheterization lab interacts with non-invasive cardiology, echocardiography, the emergency department, the preprocedural/recovery unit, and cardiac medical/surgical floors within the hospital. The student will also learn basic scrub and procedural techniques.
Course Fee: $496.00
Department Consent: Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CVT 205 - Cardiovascular Pharmacology Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course provides the pharmacological background necessary for clinical education experience in the cardiac catheterization lab. It includes pharmacological classification of medications, mechanisms of action, indications, contraindications, application to the treatment of cardiovascular disease, and effects on the hemodynamic and electrophysiological variables.
Course Fee: $496.00
Department Consent: Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CVT 207 - Intro to Electrophysiology Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course provides foundational concepts of diagnostic and interventional cardiac electrophysiology. Students will learn about testing and diagnosis of conditions effecting the electrical conductivity of the heart. This course will explain pharmacological and other therapeutic interventions to treat and manage conditions related to cardiac electrophysiology.
Course Fee: $496.00
Department Consent: Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CVT 210 - Cardiovascular Advanced Interventional Procedures Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course discusses and reviews advanced procedural practices within the cardiovascular interventional sciences. Students will learn about current trends and practices in the cardiac cath lab setting along with in depth information on commonly practiced high risk procedures.
Course Fee: $676.00
Department Consent: Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CVT 211 - Cardiovascular Pathophysiology Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: An in-depth study of pathologies of the cardiovascular system, their physiological symptoms, and respective outcomes. This course includes a detailed discussion of congenital and acquired cardiovascular pathologies.
Course Fee: $496.00
Department Consent: Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CVT 220 - Critical Care Applications Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is designed to teach students the theory, application, and evaluation of critical care measures for cardiovascular interventional complications and emergencies. This course will provide students with an in-depth knowledge of procedural care for a declining patient or complication occurred during or after a cardiac catheterization procedure. Students will learn protocols for managing patients coming into the cardiac cath lab with existing critical care needs.
Course Fee: $496.00
Department Consent: Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CVT 230 - Clinical Practicum II Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 24
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description:
This course provides clinical experience in procedures performed in the invasive cardiovascular laboratory. This includes the use and operation of equipment and devices, performing tests, documenting, circulating, patient care as it relates to procedures being performed. Emphasis will be placed on cardiac catheterization in interventional procedures and introduction to peripheral vascular procedures.
Course Fee: $496.00
Department Consent: Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CVT 231 - Clinical Practicum III Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 24
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Continuation of content and clinical practice experiences designed for sequential application, integration, analysis, and evaluation of concepts and theories in invasive cardiovascular science. Clinical education participation will include commonly performed procedures and less frequently ordered interventional procedures. Emphasis will be on performing high risk cardiovascular procedures, entry-level practice for structural heart procedures, electrophysiology procedures, and alternating roles in scrubbing, documenting and circulating all procedures.
Course Fee: $496.00
Department Consent: Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CVT 240 - CVT Board Preparation Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course prepares students for taking the exam to become a Registered Invasive Cardiac Specialist. Students will practice exam questions and calculations as part of a review and certification preparation.
Course Fee: $496.00
Department Consent: Department Consent Required
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. Credit will be awarded for either CHM 100 or CHM 110 , but not for both.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: Natural Sciences
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CHM 110 - Chemistry in the Modern World Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 5
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the relationship between science, technology, and the environment. Topics include measurement, bonding, molecular interactions, stoichiometry, and acids and bases. Nuclear chemistry and organic chemistry are also introduced. The laboratory component of the course is designed to reinforce lecture concepts and provide hands-on learning experiences. Credit will be awarded for either CHM 100 or CHM 110, but not for both.
Course Fee: $20.00
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: Natural Sciences
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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 above (C or above) OR
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 400 and above OR
- ACT English and Reading combined score 26 and above (valid February 2018 forward) OR
- Accuplacer Writing of 4 and NextGen Reading of 249 and above (valid October 2018 forward) OR
- Accuplacer Writing of 5 above (valid October 2018 forward)
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 above (C or above) OR
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 400 and above OR
- ACT English and Reading combined score 26 and above (valid February 2018 forward) OR
- Accuplacer Writing of 4 and NextGen Reading of 249 and above (valid October 2018 forward) OR
- Accuplacer Writing of 5 above (valid October 2018 forward)
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: Natural Sciences
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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).
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
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)]
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.
Course Fee: $25.00
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CHM 240 - Survey of Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 5
Contact Hours: 6
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.
Course Fee: $25.00
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
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: Students are 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 Department Consent Required
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 Department Consent Required
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 131 (C or Higher) or CHM 120 (C or Higher)
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 are introduced to basic organic laboratory techniques including extraction, distillation, chromatographic techniques, and synthetic methodologies. The use of spectroscopy is introduced as a means of structure determination.
Course Fee: $50.00
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
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 Department Consent Required
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)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: CHM 270
Description: CHM 271 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 are applied to more complex reaction systems. Spectroscopy is applied to structure determination and unknown analysis.
Course Fee: $50.00
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
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)]
C- or Higher in one of the following courses: MA 110, MA 127, MA 129, MA 131, MA 133, MA 134, MA 245, MA 255, MA 257, or ALEKS score of 60 or Higher
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
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 major or minor in chemistry, chemical engineering, or other science majors requiring an advanced quantitative analysis course.
Course Fee: $75.00
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CDA 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 introduces 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 Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CDA 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 Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CDA 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 Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CDA 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 Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CDA 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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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 the outcomes of learning Chinese language as well as understanding the cultural aspect of this language, students will be provided with the opportunity to participate in a Culture Observation Project (e.g., field trip to a Chinese restaurant) to practice their speaking and listening skills of Chinese language.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
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 by complexity. Students are not only provided with more learning activities to practice reading, writing, and speaking Chinese, but also have a hands on experience 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).
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
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. This course is required for all new students with under a 3.0 high school GPA or fewer than 12 earned college level transfer credits.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CLS 101 - Career Decision Making Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: A career decision making course for individuals who want to increase self-awareness and more clearly define their career and college major goals. Primary focus will be on increasing self-awareness, understanding personal values, establishing life direction, learning basics of effective decision making, researching suitable careers and academic programs, setting goals and priorities, narrowing career and academic program options, and applying knowledge from the course to have the tools to develop more intentional life direction.
Course Fee: $25.00
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
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 Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CLS 125 - Planning for Life Transitions Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course will assist students in their personal development through the creation of a plan that intersects career goals, personal identity, life vision and academic opportunities. Emphasis will be placed on life transitions and the impact of change on developing life goals. Students will leave the course with a portfolio of skills to help them navigate resources, implement career decisions, approach employability or transfer planning and transition through life changes.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
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 Department Consent Required
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 Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: Communications
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COM 235 - Gender and Communication Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course emphasizes an awareness of, sensitivity to, and competence in communication among all sexes and genders. Theories focus on family, friendship, romantic, educational and workplace relationships. The impact of the media, power and violence on gendered relationships is covered. Increased awareness and understanding of gender communication will lead to greater effectiveness, both personally and professionally.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
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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.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
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 is examined through readings, lecture, case studies, group interaction, and organizational analysis. Leadership styles, problem-solving strategies and approaches to teamwork are addressed, as well as the impact of globalization, diversity, and technology in the workplace.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
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.
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.
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.
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: None
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 Department Consent Required
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 of the use of software applications. Using a version of the Windows Operating System students 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 looks at software applications in the Microsoft Office Suite which include Word, Excel, Access, and Powerpoint.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
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 - Introduction to Computer Programming 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 condition and loop statements, object oriented concepts, 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 higher level programming courses.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
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: MA 98 (C or Higher) OR MA 107 or Higher (C or Higher) OR ALEKS Score of 30 or Higher
Corequisites: None
Description: This course reviews programming basics such as variables, repetition statements, decision statements, arrays and the creation of basic classes. Students write classes that use composition, inheritance, and polymorphism. Students receive a good foundation in object oriented programming concepts. This language is portable and particularly suited for applications programming.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
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
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.
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: MA 98 (C or Higher) OR MA 107 or Higher (C or Higher) OR ALEKS Score of 30 or Higher
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
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 using a high-level programming language.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
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: This course covers the 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.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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