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ENGL 101 - English Composition I 
3 Credit Hours
English Composition 101 consists of instruciton and practice in the fundamentals of writing with emphasis on grammatical correctness, acceptable usage, and effective organization of ideas. Exposition is the primary basis for such emphasis. Incividuals will proceed through basic skills tests.
Prerequisites: For specific requirements for this class, please refer to the Mandatory Placement Policy in the College Catalog.
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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ENGL 113 - General Literature
3 Credit Hours
This course is a study of representative short fiction, poetry and drama. Selections are read, discussed and analyzed with consideration for the formal elements of plot, characters, theme, setting, point of view, tone and symbolism.
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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ENGL 121 - Reading In The Disciplines
3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to enhance reading in textbooks across the curriculum. It is designed to improve course textbooks reading skills. This course carries institutional credit (will count toward graduation from NCCC). The course may not carry transfer credit to another institution, dependent upon graduation requirements for particular programs and institutions as described in their respective catalog.
Prerequisites: For specific requirements for this class, please refer to the Mandatory Placement Policy in the College Catalog.
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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ENGL 200 - Topics in Literature:Women’s Voices
3 Credit Hours
A study of representative women’s literature in the English tradition. Selections are read, discussed, and analyzed, with consideration for the formal elements of plot, characters, theme, setting, point of view, tone, and symbolism.
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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ENGL 215 - Introduction To Mythology
3 Credit Hours
This course begins with a study of the characteristics of mythical thought, and then proceeds to an examinatrion of Classical mythology, that is, Graeco-Roman stories of gods and heros. Other mythologies will be considered with attempts to show all myth as a universal form of symbolization. Students will also be aided in understanding the allusions to myth that are made in nearly all areas of human culture.
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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ENGL 220 - American Literature I
3 Credit Hours
American Literature I is a survey of American literature from the earliest colonial period through the Civil War. The course traces the development of American literature through literary moverments and the works of major authors. Specific literary works will be considered within their cultural and historical contexts.
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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ENGL 221 - Introduction to Western Literature
3 Credit Hours
This course examines major Western literary works from the Renaissance through the Modern Age. Prose, poetry, and drama are studied in chronological sequence with consideration of activities in other artistic fields and some attention to historical and philosophical backgrounds.
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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ENGL 230 - American Literature II
3 Credit Hours
This course is a study of the literature and literary movement from Civil War to the present. The course closely follows the history and development of America through its religious, social, and political struggles. Materials are selected to represent the major authors and their works during this time.
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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ENGL 240 - English Literature I
3 Credit Hours
This course examines major literary works of Great Britain from the Middle Ages through the Eighteenth Century. Poetry, prose, and drama are studied in chronological sequence with consideration of activities in other artistic fields and some attention to historical and philosophical backgrounds.
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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ENGL 250 - Introduction To Creative Writing
3 Credit Hours
This course provides a forum for the presentation of student work in Poetry, Fiction, and Creative Non-Fiction works and for the and for the discussion of the creative process and product.
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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ENGL 260 - Short Fiction
3 Credit Hours
This course is a thematic study of representative international fiction treating the formal elements of plot, characters, themes, setting, point of view, tone and symbolism.
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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ENGL 265 - Technical Writing
3 Credit Hours
This course offers practice in organizing, structuring, and presenting ideas in a professional style. Emphasis is placed on developing skills for writing and editing technical reports, instruction manuals, and business documents. Practice in designing and incorporating figures, graphs, tables, and charts into reports will also be offered.
Prerequisites: ENGL 101 - English Composition I
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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ENGL 289 - English Composition II
3 Credit Hours
Constructive writing is continued from Composition I with a focus on the incorporation of research into one’s prose by utilizing discipline appropriate citation guidelines. Readings from various disciplines are used to acquaint students with diverse opinions and to encourage them to organize their own ideas on a variety of topics. Practice in effective writing and development of an adequate vocabulary are emphasized.
Prerequisites: ENGL 101 - English Composition I
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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ENGL 298 - Independent Study
1,2,3 Credit Hours
This is an individually structured course. The anticipated time and effort required by the complexity of the area of study will determine applicable credit hours (1-3). Class assignments and work load will be established on a contract basis and students can generally anticipate one contact hour per credit hour per week in the form of appointments with the instructor, consultation with project personnel, class work, and report and progress sessions.
Prerequisites: ENGL 101 - English Composition I and permission of instructor.
Repeatable: Y
1,2,3 Credit Hours |
Entrepreneurship |
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ENTR 130 - Entrepreneurial Mindset
3 Credit Hours
The student will be introduced to the entrepreneurial mindset in its true economic and social context by learning to recognize potential opportunities and how to develop plans using innovation to pursue the opportunities. The student will study the skills, attitudes and behaviors that successful entrepreneurs have historically possessed, as well as the issues, circumstances and obstacles that shaped their time. Additionally, the student will analyze contemporary entrepreneurs who overcome hardship and adversity by embracing an entrepreneurial mindset. The characteristics of the entrepreneurial mindset will be dissected and applied to the student’s own potential for innovation and opportunity recognition.
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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ENTR 160 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship
2 Credit Hours
The student will demonstrate an understanding of the role of entrepreneurial businesses in the United States and the impact on our national and global economy. The student will evaluate the skills and commitment necessary to successfully operate an entrepreneurial venture. Additionally, the student will explore the challenges of entrepreneurship including feasibility analysis, business plan development, and growing the business. This course is not designed for transfer.
Repeatable: Y
2 Credit Hours |
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ENTR 161 - Opportunity Analysis
2 Credit Hours
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to assess the current economic, social, and political climate for small businesses. In addition, the student should be able to explain how demographic, technological and social changes create business opportunities. Students will assess the personal appropriateness of their business ideas based on their strengths and skills, and personal, professional and financial goals. An initial market assessment will be made and students will test their concept through basic market research. This course is not designed for transfer.
Repeatable: Y
2 Credit Hours |
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ENTR 162 - Business Plan
2,3 Credit Hours
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to evaluate a business concept and write a sound business plan. In the process of doing so, students will be able to assess the strengths and weaknesses of a business concept; collect and organize market research data into a marketing plan; and prepare the financial projects for their business concept. In addition, students will be able to identify and evaluate various resources available for funding small businesses. This course is not designed for transfer.
Repeatable: Y
2,3 Credit Hours |
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ENTR 201 - Exploring Innovation/Business Trans
3 Credit Hours
Students will explore several aspects of business transformation via innovation such as value or “blue ocean” strategies, evolutionary vs. revolutionary innovation, disruptive innovation, the innovation process, legal protection, and articulating and pitching new innovation. This course is appropriate for all students interested in innovation as a necessary component of businesses and economic growth today.
Prerequisites: ENTR 160 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship highly recommended.
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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ENTR 299 - Independent Study
1,2,3 Credit Hours
This is an individually structured course. The anticipated time and effort required by the complexity of the area of study will determine applicable credit hours (1-3). Class assignments and work load will be established on a contract basis and students can generally anticipate one contact hour per credit hour per week in the form of appointments with the instructor, consultation with project personnel, class work, and report and progress sessions.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Repeatable: Y
1,2,3 Credit Hours |
Industrial Engineering Technology |
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ETEC 102 - Introduction to Industrial Trades
3 Credit Hours
This course introduces students to the latest techniques and technology used in light industry. Instruction will allow the students to explore the plastics, concrete, steel and building industries. This course is an introductory course which touches on safety, measurement, and blueprint reading in relationship to the industries explored.
3 Credit Hours |
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ETEC 105 - Introduction to Networking
3 Credit Hours
This is the first of four semester courses designed to provide students the skills they will need to design, build, and maintain small to medium size networks. This provides them with the opportunity to enter the workforce and/or further their education and training in the computer networking field. CISCO I-IV must be taken in sequence.
Repeatable: N
3 Credit Hours |
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ETEC 106 - CISCO Networking II
3 Credit Hours
This is the second of four semester courses designed to provide students the skills they will need to design, build, and maintain small to medium size networks. This provides them with the opportunity to enter the workforce and/or further their education and training in the computer networking field.
Prerequisites: ETEC 105 - Introduction to Networking
Repeatable: N
3 Credit Hours |
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ETEC 121 - Engineering Graphics I
3 Credit Hours
This course is a foundation course for drafting and design fundamentals. The course involves a study of basic drafting equipment, techniques, and computers in the design process. Content includes engineering lettering, line conventions, orthographic projection, sections, auxiliary views, dimensioning practices and pictorial drawings. This course is offered upon sufficient request.
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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ETEC 122 - Engineering Graphics II
3 Credit Hours
This course presents a further development of planes, angles between lines and planes, orthographic projections to include descriptive geometry principles, auxiliary views, obliqueviews, developments, and transitions. This course is offered upon sufficient request.
Prerequisites: ETEC 121 - Engineering Graphics I
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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ETEC 125 - Computer Application/Manufacturing
3 Credit Hours
This course deals with the study and application of computer aided design systems. The course involves the use of AutoCAD and related programs that can be used in manufacturing methods and processes. This course is offered upon sufficient request.
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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ETEC 136 - Industrial Internship
1,2,3 Credit Hours
Industrial Internship provides credit for related work experience. One of the main goals of the internship program is for students to become aware and to think about workplace skills as needed in the job market and to have an opportunity to apply those skills. Linking formal classroom training to related work experience allows opportunity for cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills to be developed and applied together. This course may be repeated for credit and is offered upon sufficient request.
Repeatable: Y
1,2,3 Credit Hours |
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ETEC 146 - Comp TIA A+ Essentials
3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to satisfy the needs of the electronics student who requires an in-depth knowledge of troubleshooting, expanding, and interfacing microcomputer hardware. It is a modern, systems-oriented introduction into the field of microcomputer repair, with an emphasis on the IBM PC. This course is offered upon sufficient request.
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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ETEC 147 - Comp TIA A+ Practical Applications
3 Credit Hours
Students will gain the knowledge required to install, configure and maintain software for end users. This course will also cover the basics of networking and security/forensics, properly and safely diagnosing, resolving and documenting common software issues while applying troubleshooting skills. Students will also gain knowledge of appropriate customer support and soft skills and gain an understanding of the basics of virtualization, desktop imaging, and employment.
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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ETEC 153 - Computer Aided Design I
3 Credit Hours
This course deals with the study and application of working drawings using the Computer-Aided Design System. This course involves the use of AutoCAD and programs that can be used with CAD programs. This course is offered upon sufficient request.
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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ETEC 160 - Special Skills In Welding
1,3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to improve and upgrade welding skills. Individual goals to be obtained by the student in the course will be worked out jointly with the student and the instructor. This course may be repeated for additional credit. This course is offered upon sufficient request.
Prerequisites: ETEC 163 - Welding Procedures And Applications
Repeatable: Y
1,3 Credit Hours |
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ETEC 163 - Welding Procedures And Applications
7 Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide training for students who want to acquire job entry welding skills. Safety procedures, care and useof equipment, knowledge of welding symbols, and the study and application of welding theories and procedures are emphasized. Instruction will be provided in the fundamentals of shielded metal arc welding and the fundamentalsof oxyacetylene cutting.
Repeatable: Y
7 Credit Hours |
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ETEC 170 - Computer Apps in Manufacturing II
3 Credit Hours
This course deals with the study and application of computer-aided design system. The course involves the use of Mastercam and related programs that can be used in manufacturing methods and processes.
Prerequisites: ETEC 125 - Computer Application/Manufacturing .
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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ETEC 192 - Selected Topics in Tech/Indust Educ
3 Credit Hours
This course covers selected topics in the technical/industrial education arena. This umbrella course may be used to expand knowledge in a specific area or focus on topics not covered in other courses. This is a repeatable course. Students may repeat the course to enhance knowledge in a variety of selected topics.
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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ETEC 194 - Introduction to Technology Systems
3 Credit Hours
This is an introductory study to the systems of technology as applied in communication, manufacturing, construction, and power/energy/transportation; including their organizations, techniques, resources, products, evolution, and impact on society.
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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ETEC 228 - Computer Aided Design II
3 Credit Hours
This course deals with the study and application of working drawings using a Computer Aided Design System. The course involves the use of Auto CAD and programs which can be used with CAD programs.
Prerequisites: ETEC 121 - Engineering Graphics I , ETEC 153 - Computer Aided Design I , or permission of instructor.
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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ETEC 275 - Computer and Network Security
3 Credit Hours
This course will provide an introduction to the many aspects of computer and data network security, and information assistance. The course will examine the rationale and necessity for securing computer systems and data networks, as well as methodologies for implementing security, security policies, best current practices, testing security, and incident response. Course concepts are reinforced by demonstrations and research assignments.
Prerequisites: CSIS 100 - Computer Concepts & Applications
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
Foreign Language |
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FLAN 154 - Elementary Spanish I
5 Credit Hours
Students will develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in this course. This course will enable the student to communicate with a native speaker using every day language. Students will demonstrate a greater ability to create and express their own thoughts in speaking and writing. The classes will include an introduction to literature and art in which students will actively participate in small group, with partners and/or on an individual basis. Cultural awareness activities will be included.
Repeatable: Y
5 Credit Hours |
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FLAN 155 - Elementary Spanish II
5 Credit Hours
This course will encompass the study of the Spanish language and the culture of Spanish speaking countries. This course will be a continuation of Elementary Spanish I. In this course, skills will be developed in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Culture will be studied in order to gain an appreciation of the Hispanic culture and for students to become cognizant of the diverse world in which we live.
Prerequisites: FLAN 154 - Elementary Spanish I
Repeatable: Y
5 Credit Hours |
History |
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HIST 101 - World Civilization I (to 1500)
3 Credit Hours
This course studies the origin and historical development of peoples and cultures from antiquity through the Renaissance into the early modern work (500 B.C.-1500 A.D.). Societiesin Europe, Asia, and Africa are surveyed. Written materials from each period are used whenever possible.
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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HIST 102 - World Civilization II (since 1500)
3 Credit Hours
This course begins with the new nations developing in Europe in the 1500s and traces the emergence of a modern world in India, China, Japan, Africa, and in the Americas as each country struggles to maintain its identify in an international society of nationalism, industrialization, imperialism, and totalitarianism of the 1900s, and beyond. Written materials from each period are used whenever possible.
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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HIST 200 - Recent American History
3 Credit Hours
This course examines the economic, social, and political development of the United States during the Twentieth Century.
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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HIST 201 - United States History I (to 1877)
3 Credit Hours
This course studies the economic, social and political developments of the United States from pre-history to the 1877’s.
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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HIST 202 - United States History II (1877-present) 
3 Credit Hours
The purpose of this course is to survey the economic, social, and political development of the United States from the end of reconstruction to the present.
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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HIST 207 - World Geography
3 Credit Hours
This course examines the major geographical regions of the world by surveying the political units, environments, and cultures.
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
Health, Physical Education, and Recreation |
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HPER 100 - Physical Education
1 Credit Hours
This course is designed to cover all of the physical activities within the scope of athletic practices.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Repeatable: Y
1 Credit Hours |
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HPER 103 - Varsity Basketball
1 Credit Hours
Varsity basketball is a course designed to enable the student to study the theory of basketball and to put the fundamentals of the game to use during intercollegiate competition.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Repeatable: Y
1 Credit Hours |
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HPER 104 - Varsity Track
1 Credit Hours
The course consists of intensive work on theory and fundamentals of track and field activities.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Repeatable: Y
1 Credit Hours |
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HPER 105 - Varsity Volleyball
1 Credit Hours
Varsity volleyball includes instruction in the theory, fundamentals, and rules for playing the game of volleyball.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Repeatable: Y
1 Credit Hours |
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HPER 108 - Varsity Baseball
1 Credit Hours
Varsity baseball is the theory and practice of fundamentals of competitive baseball.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Repeatable: Y
1 Credit Hours |
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HPER 112 - Conditioning Weights
1 Credit Hours
Conditioning Weights involves the systematic exercising of various muscle groups in order to enhance their development and improve body conditioning.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Repeatable: Y
1 Credit Hours |
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HPER 113 - Weight Training
1 Credit Hours
This course further develops the systematic exercising of the various muscle groups by repeatedly subjecting the body to progressively increased exercise loads and a series of flexibility drills designed for athletes participating in a particular sport.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Repeatable: Y
1 Credit Hours |
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HPER 114 - Varsity Softball
1 Credit Hours
Varsity softball is the theory and practice of the fundamentals of competitive softball.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Repeatable: Y
1 Credit Hours |
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HPER 115 - Self Defense
1 Credit Hours
This course is designed to expose the student to the fundamentals of unarmed self-defense.
Repeatable: Y
1 Credit Hours |
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HPER 116 - Personal & Community Hygiene
3 Credit Hours
This course deals with every day health, hygiene, and an awareness of drugs and diseases.
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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HPER 119 - Varsity Soccer
1 Credit Hours
Varsity Soccer is the theory and practice of fundamentals of competitive soccer.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Repeatable: Y
1 Credit Hours |
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HPER 120 - Varsity Wrestling
1 Credit Hours
Varsity Wrestling is the theory and practice of fundamentals of competitive wrestling.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Repeatable: Y
1 Credit Hours |
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HPER 123 - Jogging
1 Credit Hours
This course offers individualized jogging programs for improved cardio-respiratory endurance.
Repeatable: Y
1 Credit Hours |
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HPER 124 - Varsity Dance
1 Credit Hours
Varsity Dance is the theory and practice of dance in the styles of Jazz, Hip-Hop and Pom.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Repeatable: Y
1 Credit Hours |
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HPER 125 - Varsity Cheer
1 Credit Hours
Varsity Cheer is the theory and practice of cheerleading including yelling, jumping and stunting.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Repeatable: Y
1 Credit Hours |
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HPER 126 - Aerobic Fitness
1 Credit Hours
This course focuses on various exercise programs. The students will learn exercise techniques from programs such as: pilates, yoga and aerobic dance. This course will provide students with a weekly physical fitness activity.
Repeatable: Y
1 Credit Hours |
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HPER 130 - Principles Of Strength Training
3 Credit Hours
This course exams the principles and techniques of strength training including safety, CPR training, strength physiology, spotting, training recommendations, lifting techniques, and program design and management.
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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HPER 136 - Diet And Weight Control
1 Credit Hours
Diet and Weight Control teaches students aspects of dietary control necessary for weight loss, gain or maintenance.
Repeatable: Y
1 Credit Hours |
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HPER 150 - Lifetime Fitness
1 Credit Hours
This course is designed to expose students to facts and experiences in dealing with motor, physical, and physiological aspects of the human body.
Repeatable: Y
1 Credit Hours |
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HPER 160 - Wellness Concepts
2 Credit Hours
This course is designed to help students develop an understanding of the principles necessary for promoting lifetime wellness. The benefits of cardiovascular fitness, and living effectively and improving the quality of life are examined. The course may include a study of self-concept, interpersonal relationships, stress, nutrition, weight control, physical fitness, infectious diseases, substance misuse and abuse, human sexuality, non-infectious diseases and consumer health.
Repeatable: Y
2 Credit Hours |
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HPER 170 - Exercise Science For Fitness Profsn
3 Credit Hours
Principles of exercise science applied to teaching fitness/aerobics including major factors related to the movement and function of the human body. Emphasis on anatomy/physiology,exercise physiology, and biomechanics.
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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HPER 195 - Introduction To Physical Education
2 Credit Hours
This is a basic course that includes objectives, methods, and subject matter encompassing physical education, its history, and its philosophy. The course addresses the personal and professional qualifications for teaching values of physical education in the development of children and youth and the general purpose of a physical education program.
Repeatable: Y
2 Credit Hours |
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HPER 203 - Introduction To Coaching
2 Credit Hours
This course will introduce the general philosophy and methods of coaching. Various topics to prepare the individual for the task of coaching, such as sport science, sport psychology, and sport management will be included.
Repeatable: Y
2 Credit Hours |
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HPER 204 - Intro to Athletic Training
2 Credit Hours
The student will be presented with: the definition of what an athletic trainer is and does, the “sports medicine team,” legal concerns, environmental considerations, protective equipment selection, fit and proper use, mechanism and types of injury incurred by the physically active, emergency procedures and on-and-off the fields acute care of injury with discussion specific.
Repeatable: Y
2 Credit Hours |
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HPER 207 - Care&Prevent of Athletic Inj & Lab
3 Credit Hours
The student will be introduced to the mechanism and types of injuries that occur by the physically active with information specific to the foot, ankle, lower leg, knee, thigh, hip, pelvis, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, fingers, head, and spine. Wrapping and taping techniques will also be presented and practiced.
Prerequisites: HPER 204 - Intro to Athletic Training
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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HPER 208 - Adv Care&Prev of Ath Inj & Lab
3 Credit Hours
This course is designed for individuals pursuing a career in the athletic training profession. Emphasis is on the characteristics of trauma to the physically active and tissue response to injury, psychosocial intervention, fitting and manufacturing of protective equipment, therapeutic modalities, therapeutic rehabilitation and general medical health conditions. Specific hands-on experience (lab) will demonstrate, practice, and evaluate specific athletic training skills.
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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HPER 219 - Rules And Officiating
1 Credit Hours
This course will cover the rules of the respective sport with an aim toward preparing persons to enter into officiating.
Repeatable: Y
1 Credit Hours |
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HPER 222 - Personal Training
3 Credit Hours
This course examines basic principles of fitness for the prospective fitness professional.Topics include exercise risks and safety, weight control, components of fitness, fitness assessment and exercise programming.
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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HPER 280 - Fundamentals Of Coaching Basketball
2 Credit Hours
This course is a study of the development of basketball and the various techniques used with emphasis on fundamentals, rules, and coaching methods. The coach’s duties and responsibilities as well as the principles of conditioning and strategy are an integral part of the course.
Repeatable: Y
2 Credit Hours |
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HPER 281 - Baseball Theory
1 Credit Hours
This is a foundation course, presented from the coaching aspect, to provide players/fans with a better understanding of the game. Concepts will include necessary physical abilities for each position, practice drills used to develop and improve skills, offensive and defensive play situations and their desired outcomes, scoring the game book and statistics.
Repeatable: Y
1 Credit Hours |
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HPER 290 - Theory Of Coaching Volleyball
2 Credit Hours
This is a majors course intended to provide a comprehensive understanding of volleyball theory and coaching methods. Rules, history, techniques, and strategy will be included.
Repeatable: Y
2 Credit Hours |
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HPER 299 - Independent Study
1,2,3 Credit Hours
This is an individually structured course. The anticipated time and effort required by the complexity of the area of study will determine applicable credit hours (1-3). Class assignments and work load will be established on a contract basis and students can generally anticipate one contact hour per credit hour per week in the form of appointments with the instructor, consultation with project personnel, class work and report and progress sessions.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Repeatable: Y
1,2,3 Credit Hours |
Humanities |
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HUM 102 - Intro to Logic & Critical Thinking
3 Credit Hours
This course will introduce students to the basic principles of critical thinking, including deductive and inductive reasoning, common fallacies, and standards for argument construction. Students will become familiar with categorical and symbolic syllogisms and the various methods for evaluating validity of arguments. Emphasis will include the ability to analyze, evaluate and construct arguments.
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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HUM 103 - Introduction to Philosophy
3 Credit Hours
This course will use the writings of major philosophers to introduce the student to philosophical issues and major schools of thought on philosophical topics. Major topics will include epistemology, metaphysics, ethical philosophy, political philosophy, religious philosophy and existentialism.
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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HUM 104 - Ethics
3 Credit Hours
This course will introduce students to the basic concepts, methods and history of moral philosophy and their application to specific moral problems. Basic ethical theories and terminology will be linked to practical real world situations in order to foster the application of ethical reasoning to moral problems.
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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HUM 110 - Humanities I
3 Credit Hours
This course is a survey of philosophy, music, art, theatre, and literature. It is an interpretative rather than a technical study of these areas approached in a chronological manner through cultural epochs from the Greco-Roman period through the Middle Ages. The focus of the course is upon man/woman - his/her thoughts and emotions - rather than upon an external world.
3 Credit Hours |
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HUM 120 - Humanities II
3 Credit Hours
This course is a survey of philosophy, music, art, and literature. It is an interpretive rather than a technical study of these areas approached in a chronological manner through cultural epochs from the Renaissance through the Modern World. The focus of the course is upon man/woman - his/her thoughts and emotions - rather than upon an external world.
3 Credit Hours |
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HUM 127 - Foreign Study Tour
1,2,3 Credit Hours
With prior approval, a student may earn one hour of credit per week of organized travel outside of the United States up to a total of three credits. Proof of travel must be presented within 30 days of return along with a written travel report of adequate length prepared by the student giving the itinerary and the various expenses in detail, telling about both the pleasant and the unpleasant features of the trip, and describing the learning experiences that were involved. Evaluation and determination of appropriate credit is made by both the Vice President for Student Learning and the instructor.
1,2,3 Credit Hours |
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HUM 133 - World Religions
3 Credit Hours
This course examines the origins, development, history and importance of some of the major religions of the world today. It includes their sacred writings and a glance at the social and geographical environments from which they emerged.
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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HUM 204 - Western Civilization I
3 Credit Hours
This is an interdisciplinary course of study that critically examines the ideas and values of Western culture from ancient beginnings in Africa, the Near East, Mesopotamia, Israel, Greece, and Rome through the Middle Ages, Reformation, Renaissance and to the beginning of the Early Modern period. It emphasizes the reading and discussion of some of the most influential writings and ideas that have shaped the intellectual and cultural heritage of the Western World. The presentation of the material is both historical and thematic. It is a study of the past organized to help us better understand the present and to direct attention to the enduring questions about how to lead a satisfying and worthwhile life. Themes are selected to focus thought and discussion upon such issues as: 1) the good life; 2)work and economic life; 3) the citizen and the state; 4) knowledge and education; 5) intimacy and social life; 6) nature and the supernatural; and, 7) morality and self-realization.
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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HUM 205 - Western Civilization II
3 Credit Hours
This is an interdisciplinary course of study that critically examines the ideas and values of Western culture from the beginnings of the Early Modern period to the twentieth century. It emphasizes the reading and discussion of some of the most influential writings thathave shaped the intellectual and cultural heritage of the Western world during the Modern era. The presentation of the material is both historical and thematic. It is a study of the past organized to help us better understand the present and to direct attention to the enduring questions about how to lead a satisfying and worthwhile life. Themes are selected to focus thought and discussion upon such issues as: 1) the good life; 2) work and economic life; 3) the citizen and the state; 4) knowledge and education; 5) intimacy and social life; 6) nature and the supernatural; and, 7) morality and self-realization.
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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HUM 206 - Eastern Civilizations
3 Credit Hours
This course is a broad interdisciplinary survey of the major civilizations of Asia with particular emphasis on the history, culture, literature and art of India, China and Japan from prehistory to the Modern period. Through an examination of translated source material, lecture, and discussion, students will gain an appreciation of the great works of Asian religion, thought and literature and an understanding of the broad sweep of Asian history from its origins in the river valleys to its collision with the West.
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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HUM 250 - Leadership
3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to introduce students to the concepts and skills of leadership from a humanities perspective. By studying case studies in leadership, the students will be encouraged to identify the skills of effective leaders and develop their own philosophy of leadership.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Repeatable: N
3 Credit Hours |
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HUM 260 - Humanities Seminar
1,2,3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide an opportunity for the instructor and student to pursue specific topics or units of study within the humanities field. This course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Repeatable: Y
1,2,3 Credit Hours |
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HUM 299 - Independent Study
1,2,3 Credit Hours
This is an individually structured course. The anticipated time and effort required by the complexity of the area of study will determine applicable credit hours (1-3). Class assignments and work load will be established on a contract basis and students can generally anticipate one contact hour per credit hour per week in the form of appointments with the instructor, consultation with project personnel, class work, and report and progress sessions.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Repeatable: Y
1,2,3 Credit Hours |
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HVAC 101 - Workplace Skills
1 Credit Hours
This course provides students with the skills necessary to succeed in the work environment. Students will learn how to listen attentively, communicate in written and verbal formats, solve problems, think critically, and participate in team project coordination. Additionally, students will learn time management, ethics, and interview skills.
Repeatable: Y
1 Credit Hours |
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HVAC 102 - General Const/Core Skills
4 Credit Hours
This course, serving as a pre-requisite to the subsequent trade courses, explains the safety obligations of workers to ensure a safe workplace and discusses the causes and results of accidents and the dangers of rationalizing risks. It also reviews basic mathematical functions used in the construction industry; identifies hand and power tools widely used and familiarizes trainees with basic blueprint terms and symbols, and material handling techniques.
Repeatable: Y
4 Credit Hours |
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HVAC 103 - Electrical Fundamentals
4 Credit Hours
This course teaches power generation and distribution, and electrical components; explains the theory of solid-state electronics, Ohm’s Law, wiring diagrams, as well as the operation, use and testing of the various electronic components used in HVAC; and covers transformers, single-phase and three-phase power distribution, capacitors, the theory and operation of induction motors. Students will construct and test both series and parallel circuits. Additionally, the student learns how to solve problems involving the measurement of lines, area, volume, weights, angles, presure, vacuum, and temperature.
Repeatable: Y
4 Credit Hours |
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HVAC 107 - Heating System Fundamentals
3 Credit Hours
This courses focuses on heating fundamentals; the types of furnace designs and their components and presents the basic procedures for installing and servicing furnaces. It describes the tools and instruments used in trouble-shooting gas heating appliances and teaches the principles of fossil-fuel venting; covers various types of iron and steel pipe and fittings and provides step-by-step instructions for cutting, threading, and joining ferrous piping. It additionally presents the operation and testing of electric furnaces and their components and reviews the operation of electric heating appliances. Also included in this course is the design, construction and joining of sheet metal ducting used in HVAC systems.
Corequisites: HVAC 109 - Heating Systems-Lab
Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours |
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HVAC 109 - Heating Systems-Lab
5 Credit Hours
This course is the laboratory component of HVAC 107 . This course is the application of knowledge learned in HVAC 107 . It focuses on heating fundamentals; the types of furnace designs and their components and presents the basic procedures for installing and servicing furnaces. It describes the tools and instruments used in trouble-shooting gas heating appliances and teaches the principles of fossil-fuel furnace venting; covers various types of iron and steel pipe and fittings and provides step-by-step instructions for cutting, threading, and joining ferrous piping. It additionally presents the operation and testing of electric furnaces and their components and reviews the operation of electric heating appliances. Also included in this course is the design, construction and joining of sheet metal ducting used in HVAC systems.
Corequisites: HVAC 107 - Heating System Fundamentals
Repeatable: Y
5 Credit Hours |
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HVAC 120 - EPA 608
1 Credit Hours
This course prepares the students to successfully complete the EPA 608 certification exam. It covers laws and regulations that govern the storage, use, and disposal of regulated refrigerants used in HVAC. It also covers the environmental impact of HVAC chemicals used in the industry.
Repeatable: Y
1 Credit Hours |
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HVAC 122 - HVAC Fundamentals
4 Credit Hours
Presenting the basic principles of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, this course offers an introduction into the HVAC trade. It also covers heat transfer, refrigeration, and pressure-temperature relationships. It teaches tools, materials, and safety precautions and depicts step-by-step procedures for soldering and brazing piping; covers the selection, preparation, joining, and support of copper and plastic piping and fittings. The course explains the operating principles of the different types of compressors used in comfort air conditioning systems and covers the refrigerants and oils commonly used in HVAC/R systems. It introduces the trainee to the leak detection, evacuation, recovery, and charging service procedures.
Corequisites: HVAC 124 - HVAC Lab
Repeatable: Y
4 Credit Hours |
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HVAC 124 - HVAC Lab
4 Credit Hours
This course is the laboratory component of HVAC 122 . This course is the application of knowledge learned in HVAC 122 . Presenting the basic principles of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, this course covers heat transfer, refrigeration, and pressure-temperature relationships. It teaches tools, materials, and safety precautions and depicts step-by-step procedures for soldering and brazing piping; covers the selection, preparation, joining, and support of copper and plastic piping and fittings. The course explains the operating principles of the different types of compressors used in comfort air conditioning systems and covers the refrigerants and oils commonly used in HVAC/R systems. It introduces the trainee to the leak detection, evacuation, recovery, and charging service procedures.
Corequisites: HVAC 122 - HVAC Fundamentals
Repeatable: Y
4 Credit Hours |
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HVAC 202 - Advanced HVAC I
5 Credit Hours
This course explains the factors that affect the heating ahd cooling loads of a building. It describes the process by which the heating and cooling loads are calculated; explains air properties, related gas laws, and psychrometric principles and charts; and introduces the trainee to various heat recovery/reclaim devices and energy reduction apparatuses. It explains how to analyze circuit diagrams for electronic and microprocessor-based controls and covers the operation, testing, and adjustment of conventional and electronic thermostats, as well as the operation of common electrical, electronic, and pneumatic circuits uysed to control HVAC systems. It describes the purpose of planned maintenance and outlines the procedures for servicing HVAC equipment.
Prerequisites: HVAC 122 - HVAC Fundamentals and HVAC 124 - HVAC Lab
Repeatable: Y
5 Credit Hours |
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HVAC 204 - Advanced HVAC II
4 Credit Hours
This course covers advanced system parameters that affect the heating and cooling loads of a building. It explains the processes by which the heating and cooling loads are calculated; explains air properties, related gas laws, and psychrometric principles and charts; and covers various troubleshooting techniques used to evaluate faults in electronic controls, accessories, and heat pumps. It explains how to analyze circuit diagrams for troubleshooting HVAC systems. It describes the purpose of planned maintenance and outlines the procedures for servicing HVAC equipment.
Prerequisites: HVAC 122 - HVAC Fundamentals , HVAC 124 - HVAC Lab , HVAC 202 - Advanced HVAC I
Repeatable: Y
4 Credit Hours |
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