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Courses

Courses marked with this symbol are approved by the Kansas Board of Regents for guaranteed transfer among all Kansas public postsecondary institutions. Additional courses may be eligible for transfer. Please visit the NCCC Registrar to learn more. Visit Kansas Board of Regents Transfer and Articulation website for additional information.
 

Construction Technology
  

  • CMCT 105 - OSHA10 Safety Orientation

    1 Credit Hours

    This course provides students with the best practices for some of the most common and hazardous situations on the job site. It is designed for all students prior to working on the job site.

    Repeatable: N
1 Credit Hours
  

  • CMCT 106 - Introduction to Craft Skills

    3 Credit Hours

    This course explains the safety obligations of workers, supervisors, and managers to ensure a safe workplace. It discusses the causes and results of accidents and the impact of accident costs. It defines safe work procedures, proper use of personal protective equipment, and working with hazardous chemicals. It further identifies other potential construction hazards, including hazardous material exposures, welding and cutting hazards and confined spaces.

    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • CMCT 107 - Carpentry Basics

    4 Credit Hours

    This course reviews the history of the trade. Provides an overview of the building materials used in construction work, including lumber, sheet materials, engineered wood products, structural concrete, and structural steel. It also describes the various fasteners and adhesives used in construction work. The course provides detailed description of the hand tools and portable power tools used by carpenters. Emphasis is on safe and proper operation of tools, as well as care and maintenance. Trainees will learn the techniques for reading and using blueprints.

    Repeatable: Y
4 Credit Hours
  

  • CMCT 110 - Floors Walls & Ceiling Framing

    4 Credit Hours

    This course covers framing basics as well as the procedures for laying out and constructing a wood floor using common lumber as well as engineered building material. It describes the procedures for laying out and framing walls and ceilings, including roughing-in door and window openings, constructing corners and partition Ts, bracing walls and ceilings, applying sheathing, and constructing concrete forms.

    Repeatable: Y
4 Credit Hours
  

  • CMCT 111 - Roof Framing

    3 Credit Hours

    This course describes the various kinds of joists and roofs, and contains instructions for laying out rafters for gable roofs, hip roofs, and valley intersections. Coverage includes both stick-built and truss-built roofs.

    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • CMCT 112 - Windows Doors & Stairs

    3 Credit Hours

    This course describes the various types of windows, skylights, and exterior doors, and provides instructions for installing them. It also includes instructions for installing weather-stripping and locksets. The course introduces the trainee to the various types of stairs and the common building code requirements related to stairs. The course focuses on the techniques for measuring and calculating rise, run and stairwell openings, laying out stringers, and fabricating basic stairways.

    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • CMCT 205 - SiteLayout&Handling&PlacingConcrete

    4 Credit Hours

    The course covers the tools, equipment, and procedures for handling, placing, and finishing concrete. It also covers joints made in concrete structures, the use of joint sealants, and from removal procedures. Empahsis on safety procedures for handlihng, placing, and finishing concrete. The course covers the principles, equipment, and methods used to perform site layout tasks that require making angular measurements. The task includes laying out building foundation lines and determining elevations by trigonometric leveling. The use of laser instruments, transits, theodolites, electronic distance measurement, and total stations are covered. Reviews of the trade mathematics, including geometry and right-angle trigonometry, needed to perform the calculations related to angular measurements.

    Repeatable: Y
4 Credit Hours
  

  • CMCT 206 - DrywallWindowDoor&Ceiling Install

    2 Credit Hours

    This course describes various types of gypsum drywall, their uses, and the fastening devices and methods used to install them. It contains detailed instructions for installing drywall on walls and ceilings using nails, drywall screws, and adhesives. It also covers fire and sound-rated walls, different types of trim used in finish work, and focuses on the proper methods for selecting, cutting and fastening trim to provide a professional finished appearance.

    Repeatable: Y
2 Credit Hours
  

  • CMCT 210 - Roofing & Exterior Finishes

    4 Credit Hours

    The course covers the common materials used in residential and light commercial roofing, along with the safety practices and application methods for these materials. The course also includes shingles, roll roofing, shakes, tiles, metal, and membrane roofs, as well as the selection and installation of roof vents. It also covers the various types of exterior siding used in residential construction and their installation procedures, including wood, metal, vinyl, and cement board siding.

    Repeatable: Y
4 Credit Hours
  

  • CMCT 211 - Electric HVAC Drain Waste Vent

    4 Credit Hours

    This course covers the basic principles of heat transfer, refrigeration, and pressure-temperature relationships and describes the components and accessories used in air condition systems, and air conditioning, career opportunities in HVAC. It also covers heating fundamentals, types and designs of furnaces and their components, and basic procedures for installing and servicing furnaces. This course teaches power generation and distribution, electrical components, DC circuits, and electrical safety. It also covers the selection, preparation, joining, and support of copper and plastic piping and fittings.

    Repeatable: Y
4 Credit Hours

Communication
  

  • COMM 100 - Beginning Sign Language

    3 Credit Hours

    This is an introductory course designed for beginning signers to be able to communicate with the hearing impaired at a limited social level. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret up to the second and third grade level.

    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • COMM 103 - Script Analysis

    3 Credit Hours

    Using a variety of plays, the student will learn to spot clues in a script which will assist them when acting, designing, and directing. This is required for students planning to enroll in COMM 270, COMM 254, and COMM 216 .

    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • COMM 104 - Theatre Design

    3 Credit Hours

    In this course students will gain fundamental knowledge and obtain practical experience in the areas of theatrical design: set, lighting, costumes, properties, and special effects.

    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • COMM 105 - Theatre Appreciation

    3 Credit Hours

    This course focuses on the study of the history and development of theatre from the ancient Greeks to the present. The course includes a survey of the literature, plays, and social customs and conventions, as they apply to theatre development. Emphasis is placed on an educated theatre audience. Representative plays will be studied and related to their place in theatre history.

    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • COMM 106 - Improvisation

    3 Credit Hours

    This course is designed to provide student training in movement, voice, stage presence, spontaneity, and ensemble work as it relates to improvised acting. Practical application of presented theatre principles is required.

    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • COMM 107 - Stagecraft

    3 Credit Hours

    In this course, fundamental knowledge and practice in the planning, construction, painting, assembly and shifting of stage scenery and properties is provided. Emphasis is placed on the technical organization of stage production.

    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • COMM 109 - Reader’s Theater

    1 Credit Hours

    This course is a study of voice production, phonetics and interpritation. Students will have the opportunity to present both on and off campus. This course may be repeated for credit.

    Repeatable: Y
1 Credit Hours
  

  • COMM 110 - Theatre History

    3 Credit Hours

    To study and evaluate the theatre history, plays, audiences, performance space, performers, visual element and social impacts of theatre from the Golden Age of Greece through French Neoclassical Theatre.

    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • COMM 120 - Fundamentals of Acting

    3 Credit Hours

    This course is designed to assist students in becoming proficient in the principles of acting. Theory and performance are stressed.

    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • COMM 204 - Mass Communication

    3 Credit Hours

    This course consists of an overview of the history of media and the current state of mass communications. Students will access, analyze, and evaluate information in a variety of media and demonstrate an understanding of diversity and the impact of mass communication in a global society. Student will also look at social, ethical, and legal issues in the media.

    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • COMM 206 - Theatre Workshop (Drama)

    1 Credit Hours

    This course emphasizes the principles and techniques of theatre production as they are applied to the rehearsal and performance of a selected play. Students are required to audition for the class. This course may be repeated for credit.

    Repeatable: Y
1 Credit Hours
  

  • COMM 206 - Theatre Workshop (Theatre)

    1 Credit Hours

    This course emphasizes the principles and techniques of theatre production as they are applied to the rehearsal and performance of a selected play. Students are required to audition for the class. This course may be repeated for credit.

    Repeatable: Y
1 Credit Hours
  

  • COMM 207 - Fundamentals Of Speech

    3 Credit Hours

    This is a basic course designed to prepare students to communicate effectively in both private and public speaking situations. Emphasis is given to fundamentals of communication as well as composition, organization, and delivery of speech presentations.

    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • COMM 213 - Interpersonal Communication

    3 Credit Hours

    This course includes the study of communication theory and its application to interpersonal relationships. Students will learn the skills necessary to develop meaningful interpersonal relationships, both professional and personal. Emphasis will be on dyadic and small group learning activities and situations.

    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • COMM 216 - Advanced Acting

    3 Credit Hours

    This course will assist students in becoming proficient actors. Audition skills and performances are stressed.

    Prerequisites: COMM 120 - Fundamentals of Acting 
    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • COMM 267 - Oral Interpretation

    3 Credit Hours

    The study of the methods of reading the printed word and translating it into a living, vital thought is covered in this course. Opportunity is provided for practical application of theory and technique both in and out of the classroom. The course includes the reading of drama, prose, and poetry.

    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • COMM 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

Criminal Justice
  

  • CRIM 121 - Intro To Criminal Justice

    3 Credit Hours

    This course will introduce the student to crime and the criminal justice system by discussing the nature of crime and by identifying multiple facets of the justice system, including the police, the courses and correctional agencies. We will study the role of the criminal justice system as it relates to the individual and to society. Students will become acquainted with criminal justice careers.

    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • CRIM 122 - Criminal Law

    3 Credit Hours

    This course will introduce the student to the principles and fundamentals of criminal law and the criminal justice system. Our focus will be on criminal liability, elements of a crime, possible defenses to that crime and the sanctions imposed under the criminal law.

    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • CRIM 123 - Criminal Investigation

    3 Credit Hours

    This course provides an examination of the fundamentals of criminal investigation from the crime site to the courtroom preparation experience. An analysis of techniques of crime site recording and search, case preparation and organization, and operational modes of particular kinds of offenses will also be included.

    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • CRIM 126 - Interviewing & Report Writing

    3 Credit Hours

    This course in police science is designed to assist the student in developing proficiency in the principles and psychology of questioning, interrogation of suspects, interviewing witnesses and informants, preparation of statements, declarations, and confessions.

    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • CRIM 128 - Criminal Procedure

    3 Credit Hours

    This course will introduce students to a study of the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, and Fourteenth amendments of the U.S. Constitution as they impact the criminal justice system. The course will emphasize procedural law in contrast to the substantive law taught in the Criminal Law course (CRIM 122 ). Students will develop a working knowledge of search and seizure issues, due process issues, rules of evidence and the exclusionary rule.

    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • CRIM 129 - Criminal Justice Administration

    3 Credit Hours

    This course will introduce students to management issues in the context of criminal justice agencies. Students will gain familiarity with the personal and management skills necessary to effectively administer a law enforcement agency, the major management issues facing criminal justice administrators and issues surrounding the management of resources in the criminal justice context.

    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • CRIM 130 - Juvenile Justice

    3 Credit Hours

    This course will introduce students to the juvenile justice system with an emphasis on the causes of juvenile delinquency and the special legal arrangements that have developed to deal with youth crime and corrections.

    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • CRIM 134 - Law Enforcement Seminar

    3 Credit Hours

    Law enforcement seminar is the study and practice of law enforcement procedures and tactics used by law enforcement personnel when performing patrol duty. The course will describe and demonstrate the control tactics used by the officer in normal/stressful situations while on patrol. The class stresses the proper attitude required by an officer in performing his/her duties.

    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • CRIM 247 - Criminology

    3 Credit Hours

    This course considers the nature and extent of crime and criminality, society’s efforts to repress crime, and theories of causation. Emphasis is placed on social process systems and the philosophy and methods of correction.

    Prerequisites: CRIM 121 - Intro To Criminal Justice  and SOSC 100 - Introduction To Sociology 
    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours

Computer Science Information Systems
  

  • CSIS 100 - Computer Concepts & Applications

    3 Credit Hours

    This course consists of a survey of applications, information needs in business, microcomputers, and information systems designed to meet these needs. Standard software packages available to support a microcomputer-based executive work station will be reviewed. Included are descriptions of and hands-on work disk operating systems, word processing, electronic spreadsheets, file management systems, and local area networks.

    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • CSIS 101 - Microcomputer Applications I

    3 Credit Hours

    This course utilizes beginning computer applications to implement information needs in business through the use of microcomputers and information systems designed to meet these needs. Standard software packages availalbe to support a microcomputer-based executive work station will be reviewed. Included are descriptions of and hands-on work with word processing, electronic spreadsheet, and file management programs. Following is a list of frequently offered topics: Introduction to the Internet, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Internetfor Office Professionals, Introduction to WebPage Design, Quickbooks, Peachtree.

    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • CSIS 102 - Microcomputer Applications II

    3 Credit Hours

    This course utilizes advanced computer applications to implement information needs in business through the use of microcomputers and information systems designed to meet these needs. Topics include standard software packagesavailable to support a microcomputer-based executive work station and programming languages designed for microcomputer use. Following is a list of frequently offered topics: VisualBasic, HTML, Java, Advance Applications.

    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • CSIS 105 - Computer Literacy

    1 Credit Hours

    This course provides the student with an opportunity to learn about the uses and operations of the computer. Emphasis will be placed on the use of the following types of software: word processing, desktop publishing, database, and other programs of interest.

    Repeatable: Y
1 Credit Hours
  

  • CSIS 110 - Word Processing Applications

    1 Credit Hours

    This course presents the basic operations for creating, editing, formatting, and printing documents, as well as setting tabs, adding headers and footers, and working with graphics.

1 Credit Hours
  

  • CSIS 111 - Spreadsheet Applications

    1 Credit Hours

    This course presents introductory techniques for creating, formatting, and printing worksheets, using functions, and creating charts. Additional topics will be covered as time allows.

    Repeatable: Y
1 Credit Hours
  

  • CSIS 112 - Presentation Software Applications

    1 Credit Hours

    This course teaches the basic features of creating and producing presentations, overheads and slide shows using Microsoft PowerPoint.

1 Credit Hours
  

  • CSIS 113 - Database Applications

    1 Credit Hours

    This course teaches database management using Microsoft® Access. Some of the topics covered include database objects, queries, SQL, forms, reports, Web and intranets, validation, repair and integrity.

1 Credit Hours
  

  • CSIS 114 - E-Mail Applications

    1 Credit Hours

    This course is a hands-on introduction to the tools and utilities available within Outlook and designed to increase productivity. It will provide the student with the skills needed to start sending and responding to e-mail in Microsoft® Outlook®, as well as maintaining Calendar, scheduling meetings, and working with tasks. This course is designed for people with a basic understanding of Microsoft Windows who need to learn how to use Microsoft® Outlook® to compose and send e-mail, schedule appointments and meetings, manage contact information and tasks, and use notes. This course is appropriate for persons interested in pursuingthe Microsoft® Office Specialist certification for Outlook.

1 Credit Hours
  

  • CSIS 115 - Personal Use of the Computer

    1 Credit Hours

    A short course in learning Windows, Microsoft WordPad, Paint, MS Word and MS Excel. Students will have actual hands-on instruction using the above mentioned programs.

1 Credit Hours
  

  • CSIS 117 - Intro to Web Design

    1 Credit Hours

    The purpose of Web Page Design is to provide instructions on creating and maintaining a web page for publishinpg on the Internet. Students will use an HTML editor (FrontPage) to author pages that include text and graphics. An introduction into editing graphics for Web Pages will also be covered. Students will have hands-on experience through a laboratory approach in creating and maintaining a web page. This course is designed for students interested in Web design that may become responsible for designing a Web in his/her career field. Students will learn such Web preparation steps as defining the purpose; creating a Web structure; layout design with text, hyperlinks, images and tables; publishing a FrontPage Web; and researching and gathering information. Microsoft FrontPage will be the primary HTML editor used to create Web pages. Other areas of focus will include design considerations as well as hyperlink and multimedia analysis. Additional applications such as Macromedia Flash and Fireworks may be utilized time permitting.

    Repeatable: Y
1 Credit Hours
  

  • CSIS 120 - Principles of Word Processing

    3 Credit Hours

    Word Processing concepts and applications are studied using state-of-the-art equipment. Topics will include word processors and components, formatting, editing, advanced techniques, file management, and career opportunities. A wide range of applications will provide the student with extensive exposure to final document preparation.

3 Credit Hours
  

  • CSIS 121 - Principles of Spreadsheets

    1,3 Credit Hours

    This course teaches spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Topics covered include, but are not limited to: creating, formatting, and printing worksheets, using functions, creating charts and tables, analyzing workbooks; and integrating Excel with other Office applications.

1,3 Credit Hours
  

  • CSIS 122 - Principles of Presentation Software

    3 Credit Hours

    This course teaches presentation software using Microsoft PowerPoint. Topics covered include, but are not limited to, creating and editing presentations, printing slides, notes, handouts, animations, transitions, builds, advanced presentation features, delivery of presentations, and publishing presentations.

3 Credit Hours
  

  • CSIS 123 - Principles of Database Applications

    3 Credit Hours

    This course teaches database management using Microsoft® Access. Topics covered include, but are not limited to, creating databases, database objects (tables, queries, forms, and reports), integrating Access with other Office applications and the Web, and validation, repair and integrity of databases.

3 Credit Hours
  

  • CSIS 229 - Advanced Web Page Design

    3 Credit Hours

    This course is designed to serve the needs of individuals who are interested in learning advanced concepts and techniques in the analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation of Web pages and applications. Students will learn advanced concepts and techniques of tables, graphics, animation, audio/video, forms, and scripting. The latest in Web, graphic, and animation design software programs will be utilized.

    Prerequisites: CSIS 117  Intro to Web Design or permission of instructor.
    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • CSIS 230 - Visual Basic Programming

    3 Credit Hours

    This course will be taught using the ACM CS1 Model. This course begins the development of discipline in program design, in style and expression, in debugging and testing, especially for larger programs using the Visual Basic programming language. It will introduce the student to fundamentals of the Visual Basic language, simple data structures, algorithmic analysis, basic aspects of object oriented processing, and programming methods.

    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • CSIS 237 - Java Programming

    3 Credit Hours

    This course will be taught using the ACM CS1 Model. This course begins the development of discipline in program design, in style and expression, in debugging and testing, especially for larger programs using the Java programming language. It will introduce the student to fundamentals of the Java language, simple data structures, algorithmic analysis, basic aspects of object oriented processing, and programming methods.

    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • CSIS 240 - C++ Programing

    3 Credit Hours

    This course will be taught using the ACM CS1Model. This course begins the development of discipline in program design, in style and expression, in debugging and testing, especially for larger programs using C++ programming language. It will introduce the student to fundamentals of the C++ language, simple C++ data structures, algorithmic analysis, basic aspects of string processing, recursion, and internal search/sort methods.

    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • CSIS 250 - Advanced Programming Methods

    3 Credit Hours

    This course continues the development of discipline in program design, style and expression, in debugging and testing, especially for larger programs. It will introduce the student to algorithmic analysis, basic aspects of string processing, recursion, internal search/sort methods and simple data structures.

    Prerequisites: CSIS 100  Introduction to Computer Concepts & Applications and CSIS 240  C++ Programming
    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours

Curriculum
  

  • CURR 011 - Academic Integrity

    1 Credit Hours

    This course is designed to introduce students to major ethical perspectives on academic integrity. Students will use case studies to apply the ethical perspectives to specific situations involving integrity in the academic realm and in the business and professional realm. Students will also develop strategies for academic success within the framework of academic integrity.

    Repeatable: Y
1 Credit Hours
  

  • CURR 100 - First Year Seminar

    1 Credit Hours

    The First-Year Seminar is a course designed to assist students in developing the basic skills necessary to be successful in college. It is important to discuss the transition to college. The student experience will be examined through self-reflection. Topics covered will include effective study habits, time management, note taking, memory development, and career and academic planning. Information on utilizing available college and community resources will also be presented.

    Repeatable: Y
1 Credit Hours
  

  • CURR 101 - Study Strategies & Test-Taking

    2 Credit Hours

    This course is designed for students to learn study skills and test taking strategies that will include but is not limited to: note taking strategies, learning styles/personality indicators, study strategies, resource useage/research skills, stress management/test anxiety, test taking strategies, and textbook usage.

    Repeatable: Y
2 Credit Hours
  

  • CURR 102 - Goalsetting

    1 Credit Hours

    This course is designed to teach students how to manage their lives through life planning, job search techniques and professional development. Students will establish goals and learn specific techniques to achieve those goals and personal growth. This course serves an elective for degree-seeking students and those in certificate programs.

    Repeatable: Y
1 Credit Hours
  

  • CURR 144 - Seminar in Lifetime Learning

    1,2,3 Credit Hours

    This repeatable seminar offers courses based on surveyed education needs lifetime learners. Course topics vary. Possible topics include: Summer Theatre, American Presidency, Book Review and Discussion, Stained Glass, Woodworking, Cake Decorating, Social Dance.

    Repeatable: Y
1,2,3 Credit Hours
  

  • CURR 199 - 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.
1,2,3 Credit Hours
  

  • TST 130 - Motorcycle Training

    2 Credit Hours

    This course provides a combination of classroom, range, and on-street instruction. To participate in the on-street riding, each student must pass the Kansas Motorcycle License skill test administered by the instructor. All students will wear orange vests identifying them as “Student Drivers” when riding on-street. Students must participate in a minimum of 480 minutes of classroom instruction, 360 minutes of range instruction, and 60 minutes of on-street instruction.

    Prerequisites: Kansas resident and have Kansas driver’s license.
2 Credit Hours

Dietary Manager Program
  

  • DIET 102 - Nutrition for Dietary Managers

    2 Credit Hours

    This course is a requirement of the dietary manager program with outcomes prescribed by the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP) Training Program requirements. This course covers nutrition information including the fundamentals of nutrition as well as medical nutrition therapy.

    Repeatable: Y
2 Credit Hours
  

  • DIET 104 - Foodservice, Sanitation, and Safety

    4 Credit Hours

    This course is a requirment of the dietary manager program with outcomes prescribed by the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP) Training Program requirements. This course covers aspects of foodservice, sanitation, and safety.

    Repeatable: Y
4 Credit Hours
  

  • DIET 202 - Bus Operations, Personnel & Communi

    3 Credit Hours

    This course is a requirement of the dietary manager program with outcomes prescribed by the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Prfessionals (ANFP) Training Program requirements. This course covers aspects of business operations, personnel and communications.

    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • DIET 204 - Food Production

    4 Credit Hours

    This course is a requirement of the dietary manager program with outcomes prescribed by the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP) Training Program requirements. This course teaches serving food in quantity, food production tables, and food production. The course is 30% lecture and 70% food production lab.

    Prerequisites: DIET 102 - Nutrition for Dietary Managers  and DIET 104 - Foodservice, Sanitation, and Safety .
    Repeatable: Y
4 Credit Hours
  

  • DIET 210 - Dietary Manager Field Work Experien

    3 Credit Hours

    This course is a requirement of the dietary manager program with outcomes prescribed by the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP) Training Program requirements. This course provides fieldwork experience in five specific areas: nutrition, foodservice, safety and sanitation, business operations, and personnel and communication. Excellent employability skills will be expected of students.

    Prerequisites: DIET 102 - Nutrition for Dietary Managers  and DIET 104 - Foodservice, Sanitation, and Safety .
    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours

Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  

  • DMS 100 - Intro to Diagnostic Med Sonography

    3 Credit Hours

    This course provides a basic understanding of the field of diagnostic medical sonography. The course will cover the history of medical ultrasound, the role of the diagnostic medical sonographer, related medical terminology, and a comparison of sonography to other imaging disciplines. Students will be introduced to sonography equipment and body imaging. Additional topics include professionalism, communication, patient care, vitals, medical ethics, legal issues, scope of practice, certification, and accreditation.

    Prerequisites: Students must be admitted to the program or have program director approval to enroll.
    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • DMS 105 - Sono Principles & Instrument I

    3 Credit Hours

    This course provides an understanding of the physics of diagnostic ultrasound and the instruments and machines utilized in conversion of waves into diagnostic information.

    Prerequisites: Students must be admitted to the program or have program director approval to enroll.
    Corequisites: DMS 100 - Intro to Diagnostic Med Sonography , unless otherwise approved by the program directo
    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • DMS 110 - Sono Principles & Instrument II

    3 Credit Hours

    This course is a continuation of Sonography Principles & Instrumentation I and provides an understanding of the physics of diagnostic ultrasound and the instruments and machines utilized in conversion of waves into diagnostic information. Students must be admitted to the program or have program director approval to enroll.

    Prerequisites: DMS 105 - Sono Principles & Instrument I , unless otherwise approved by the program director.
    Corequisites: DMS 100 - Intro to Diagnostic Med Sonography .
    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • DMS 115 - Abdominal Sonography I

    3 Credit Hours

    This course provides an introduction to the principles of ultrasound evaluation, protocols, sonographic appearance, and characteristics of the varous abdominal structures, both normal and abnormal, in the adult and pediatric patient. Superficial structuires and the male reproductive organs will also be covered. Students will learn to evaluate the related health history and laboratory values to develop differential diagnoses related to the ultrasound exams. This course includes a laboratory component where students will be introduced to protocols and performance of ultrasound exams related to the systems covered.

    Prerequisites: Students must have successfully completed DMS 100 - Intro to Diagnostic Med Sonography , DMS 105 - Sono Principles & Instrument I , and DMS 110 - Sono Principles & Instrument II , or program director approval to enroll.
    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • DMS 120 - OB/GYN Sonography I

    3 Credit Hours

    This course is an introcudtion to the ultrasound evaluation, protocols, sonographic appearance and characteristics of the non-gravid and gravid female pelvis. Students will learn to identify normal sonographic anatomy and anatomic variants in the non-gravid female pelvis and first, second, and third-trimester obstetric exams. Abnormalities of the non-gravid female pelvis and first-trimester obstetric patient and fetus will be covered. This course includes a laboratory component where students will be introduced to the protocols and performance of ultrasound exams related to the systems coverd.

    Prerequisites: Students must have successfully completed DMS 100 - Intro to Diagnostic Med Sonography , DMS 105 - Sono Principles & Instrument I , and DMS 110 - Sono Principles & Instrument II , or program director approval to enroll.
    Corequisites: DMS 115 - Abdominal Sonography I  unless otherwise approved by the program director.
    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • DMS 135 - Sonography Clinical Practice I

    5 Credit Hours

    This course is an introduction to sonography and patient care in the clinical setting. Students will have the opportunity to observe credentialed professionals providing quality patient care and ultrasound examination techniques. THey will apply learned concepts and techniques including hands-on scanning and image production under the close supervision of qualified sonographers working toward clinical competence in basic sonographic exams within the areas of Abdomen-extended, OB/Gyn, and Vascular sonography. This course includes a laboratory component for additional skill refinement. A minimum of 225 hours are required in the clinical setting.

    Prerequisites: Students must have successfully completed DMS 100 - Intro to Diagnostic Med Sonography , DMS 105 - Sono Principles & Instrument I , DMS 110 - Sono Principles & Instrument II , and DMS 115 - Abdominal Sonography I , DMS 120 - OB/GYN Sonography I , or program director approval to enroll.
    Corequisites: DMS 225 Vascular Ultrasound  or director approval.
    Repeatable: Y
5 Credit Hours
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Economics
  

  • ECON 200 - Microeconomics

    3 Credit Hours

    This course is a study of the behavmior of individual households and business firms. Attention is given to the price system in resource input and product determination. This course and ECON 201  cannot be taken concurrently.

    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • ECON 201 - Macroeconomics

    3 Credit Hours

    This course is a study of the aggregate sectors of the economy and to their respective roles in economic activity. This course and ECON 200  cannot be taken concurrently.

    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours

Education
  

  • EDUC 104 - Introduction to Teaching

    2 Credit Hours

    This course is a study of the rules and responsibilities of teachers, administrators, and others involved in offering educational experiences in the elementary and secondary schools in the United States of America.

    Prerequisites: Instructor permission required.
    Corequisites: EDUC 105 - Introduction to Teaching Lab 
    Repeatable: Y
2 Credit Hours
  

  • EDUC 105 - Introduction to Teaching Lab

    1 Credit Hours

    This course arranges for students to be assigned to area schools in order that they may observe the integration of teaching and learning.

    Prerequisites: Instructor permission required.
    Corequisites: EDUC 104 - Introduction to Teaching 
    Repeatable: Y
1 Credit Hours
  

  • EDUC 252 - Children’s Literature

    3 Credit Hours

    The course emphasizes library usage in the selection, evaluation, and presentation of stories suitable for pre-school age children through junior high youth. Students receive an overview of literature for children as they read a variety of materials and prepare problems, projects, and activities to use in presentations to the class. Developmentally appropriate literature is evaluated based on its usefulness in advancing children’s intellectual, social, and emotional development.

    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • EDUC 270 - Educating the Exceptional Student

    3 Credit Hours

    This course will introduce the concept of special education for exceptional students with a focus on the legal context for services for eceptional students and the different types of exceptionalities that impact students and challenge educators.

    Prerequisites: EDUC 104 - Introduction to Teaching  and EDUC 105 - Introduction to Teaching Lab 
    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours

Electrical Technology
  

  • ELEC 102 - Print Reading

    3 Credit Hours

    This course teaches students to read specification manuals and prints as applied to residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.

    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • ELEC 104 - National Electrical Code I

    4 Credit Hours

    This is an introductory course on the use and interpretation of the current National Electric Code (NEC), covering chapters 1 - 4.

    Repeatable: Y
4 Credit Hours
  

  • ELEC 106 - AC/DC Circuits I

    4 Credit Hours

    This course addresses the basics of alternating currents (AC) and direct current (DC) circuits.

    Repeatable: Y
4 Credit Hours
  

  • ELEC 108 - Residential Wiring I

    4 Credit Hours

    This is an introductory course on residential wiring methods, which includes practical applications and hands-on experience in implementing code requirements.

    Repeatable: Y
4 Credit Hours
  

  • ELEC 204 - National Electrical Code II

    4 Credit Hours

    This course is a continuation of the National Electircal Code I course on the use and interpretation of the current National Electircal Code (NEC), covering chapters 5 - 9.

    Repeatable: Y
4 Credit Hours
  

  • ELEC 206 - Commercial Wiring I

    4 Credit Hours

    This is an introductory course on commercial wiring methods, which includes practical applications and hands-on experience in implementing code requirements.

    Repeatable: Y
4 Credit Hours
  

  • ELEC 210 - Electrical Externship

    3 Credit Hours

    This course provides an opportunity for formal classroom training to be applied in a supervised work experience. A minimum of 135 hours of work under a licensed electrician is required.

    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours

English
  

  • ENGL 012 - Eng as Second Language - Listening

    3 Credit Hours

    This course is designed for non-native students who need to improve their English listening skills, especially in an academic environment. This course is non-transferable and will not count toward graduation.

    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • ENGL 013 - Fundamentals/Written Communication

    5 Credit Hours

    This course will present an organized method for understanding and using correct grammar in sentences and paragraphs. The course will also present an organized method of paragraph development that emphasizes unity, support,and coherence. Major areas of instruction include prewriting, topic sentences, transitions, support of main idea, and paragraph logic.This course is non-transferable and will notcount toward graduation.

    Repeatable: Y
5 Credit Hours
  

  • ENGL 014 - English as a Second Lang - Speaking

    3 Credit Hours

    This course is designed for non-native students who need to improve their English speaking skills, especially in an academic environment. This course is non-transferable and will not count toward graduation.

    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • ENGL 015 - English for Non-Native Students

    3 Credit Hours

    This course is designed for non-native students who need to impove their skills in standard written English. This course aims at preparing these students to enter college courses that are writing intensive. Emphasis will be on grammar and writing. This course is non-transferable and will not count toward graduation.

    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • ENGL 016 - Eng as a Second Language - Reading

    3 Credit Hours

    This course is designed for non-native students who need to imporve their English reading skills and be prepared for college courses that are reading intensive. This course is non-transferable and will not count toward graduation.

    Repeatable: Y
3 Credit Hours
  

  • ENGL 018 - Reading Proficiency II

    4 Credit Hours

    This course emphasizes improving basic reading skills, spelling, comprehension, vocabulary building, study skills, and reference skills. ENGL 018 may be repeated to improve proficiency. This course is non-transferable and will not count toward graduation.

    Repeatable: Y
4 Credit Hours
  

  • ENGL 100 - Pre-Composition

    3 Credit Hours

    This course will present an organized method for writing essays that contain sufficient support for a solid thesis, clear organization of ideas, effective sentence structure, appropriate word choice, and a strong command of the conventions of writing, including standard grammar, correct punctuation, and appropriate paragraphing.

    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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