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ACCOUNTING

Muscatine Community College

ACC-146 Managerial Accounting (3 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:ACC-142
228986MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2412:50PM-02:20PMMWLARS72 Frad
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course emphasizes financial statement analysis, including the reporting of cash flows, and managerial accounting as it relates to decision-making and to the manufacturing environment. This course serves as a foundation for other accounting courses for students planning careers in accounting, as well as providing for the needs for students in business administration.

AGRICULTURE (Farm Management/Agribusiness Management)

Muscatine Community College

AGA-231 Industrial Hemp Post-Harvest (3 cr.) VT

228995MLL0101/16/24-03/29/2408:40AM-10:50AMMWGAEK114 Mairet
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course begins right after the Industrial hemp crop is harvested and will continue through the post-harvest and processing of the plant. Time will be dedicated to the different ways Industrial hemp can be processed in order to create the desired end product. The many byproducts of each production model will also be explored and special attention will be placed on ways to create new uses or products out of these byproducts.

AGA-349 Fertilizers (1.5 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:AGA-182
229025MLL0101/16/24-03/29/2411:00AM-11:55AMMWFGAEK101 Dieckman
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course will provide an overview of different types of fertilizer materials, the economical and efficient use of lime and fertilizer materials, and the impact of lime and fertilizer materials on the environment with practical application to production. Agriculture and horticulture soil and fertilizer management will also be discussed.

AGA-390 Intro to Renewable Resources (3 cr.) VT

228997MLL0101/16/24-03/29/2409:00AM-09:55AMMTWRFGAEK101 Dieckman
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course will provide an overview of soil, water, plants, and animals as renewable natural resources in an ecosystem context. The history and organization of resource management and concepts of integrated resource management will be covered.

AGA-901 Seed Science (1.5 cr.) VT

229050MLL0102/19/24-03/29/2410:00AM-10:55AMMTWRFGAEK101 Dieckman
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
The biology of monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous seeds and seedlings, germination and seedling establishment, germination testing, certification, seed laws, seed purity and quality, variety selection, inoculation and seed treatments will be discussed.

AGB-108 Human Relations I (1.5 cr.) VT

229012MLL0101/16/24-03/29/2412:30PM-01:35PMMWGAEK101 Dieckman
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course is designed to help the student prepare for employment, satisfactory work performance, coworker relations, employer-employee relations, work habits and attitudes, and the procedures for applying and interviewing for a job.

AGB-235 Introduction to Agriculture Ma (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:AGB-231 or consent of instructor.
228999MLL0101/16/24-03/29/2408:00AM-08:55AMMTWRFGAEK112 Ewers
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course focuses on the futures market and how it can be used as a marketing tool. Major areas of study include hedging, speculation, price forecasting, spreading, and technical and fundamental analysis. The use of commodity futures options as an economic marketing tool will be covered.

AGB-305 Agricultural Law (1.5 cr.) VT

229054MLL0101/16/24-02/16/2410:00AM-10:55AMMTWRFGAEK101 Dieckman
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course is a study of torts, restrictions on the use and ownership of property, water rights, fence issues, employer-employee relationships, forms of business ownership and structure, leasing and renting, estate planning, and contract law as it relates to production agribusiness.

AGB-336 Agricultural Selling (3 cr.) VT

229000MLL0101/16/24-03/29/2412:30PM-01:35PMMTWRGAEK101 Ewers
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course teaches principles of selling with application to agricultural and food related businesses. In this course, we will review attitudes, value systems, and behavioral patterns that relate to agricultural sales and customer buying behaviors. We will implement marketing and selling strategies and prepare for sales calls. Students will demonstrate sales presentations, handle objections, and close sales, while also analyzing the buying or purchasing process and evaluating the agri-selling profession.

AGP-243 Precision Agricultural Apps (3 cr.) VT

229001MLL0101/16/24-03/29/2409:00AM-09:55AMMTWRFGAEK112 Ewers
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This introductory course is designed to help retail students assist agricultural producers to become more profitable and preserve non-renewable resources, identify computer hardware and software needs, and to make recommendations to producers based on agronomic and economic data. This course will concentrate on the theories and applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Site Specific Farming (SSF), Precision Farming (PF) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and will explore various tools for Variable Rate Technology (VRT) and Variable Rate Application (VRA). Utilization of remote sensing data as a diagnostic tool for managerial decisions will be emphasized.

AGS-119 Advanced Animal Science (2 cr.) VT

229003MLL0101/16/24-03/29/2411:00AM-11:55AMMWFGAEK112 Ewers
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the practices, management programs, labor requirements, reproduction programs, gestation periods, sanitation, health, and disease control concerns of livestock management. The student will also gain background knowledge needed to comprehensively advise livestock producers on livestock production enterprises.

AGS-315 Prin of Animal Nutrition (3 cr.) VT

229005MLL0101/16/24-03/29/2410:00AM-10:55AMMTWRFGAEK112 Ewers
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course is a study of the digestive systems of farm livestock, the basic food nutrients, how and why they are needed by the animals, and the individual nutrient requirements of each farm animal depending on the stage of growth, development, or function. This course also covers topics such as selection of feeds for feeding farm animals and the procedures used to determine what feeds to use. Students will select the proper feed rations to use and learn to formulate balanced feed rations.

AGS-554 Beef Production (3 cr.) VT

229007MIS0101/16/24-03/29/24TBA INDMSTDY Ewers
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course is designed to prepare the student to be successful in the field of beef production. Emphasis is on beef cattle breeding and cow-calf operations in part one and nutrition and herd health in part two. Topics in beef cattle breeding, selection, ration planning, sire evaluation, and approved management practices relevant to Midwest operations. Topics in cow-calf operation include cow-calf production records, breed selection, reproduction, economics and marketing and feed processing.

AGRICULTURE - VETERINARY

Muscatine Community College

AGV-127 Animal Anat & Physiology II (4 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C in AGV-118.
229115MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2410:10AM-11:40AMMALCHNI Drahos
MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2401:00PM-02:30PMMALCHNI Drahos
MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2409:40AM-11:40AMTSTRA43 Drahos
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course is a continuation of AGV 118?Animal Anatomy and Physiology I. It includes a more detailed look at the gross anatomy and physiology of the various organ systems including the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, nervous, endocrine, urinary, and reproductive systems. It includes a more detailed look at the sense organs, pregnancy, development, and lactation, as well as avian and exotic anatomy and physiology.

AGV-131 Clinical Technology II (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C in AGV-119 and AGV-130.
229116MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2408:00AM-10:00AMMALCHNI Cromer
MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2402:30PM-04:30PMMALCLAB Cromer
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
229117MLL0201/16/24-05/11/2408:00AM-10:00AMMALCHNI Cromer
MLL0201/16/24-05/11/2402:30PM-04:30PMTALCLAB Cromer
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course is designed to acquaint the students with common business procedures that the veterinary technician may be responsible for, as well as fundamental record keeping procedures, and computer utilization. There will be a presentation on veterinary careers, including a discussion on job placement, and interviewing. Veterinary ethics will also be discussed.

AGV-133 Veterinary Clinic Pathology I (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C in AGV-118, AGV-119, and AGV-130.
229119MLL0101/16/24-03/08/2401:00PM-02:00PMRALCHNI Cromer
MLL0101/16/24-03/08/2409:00AM-10:00AMFALCHNI Cromer
MLL0101/16/24-03/08/2410:00AM-12:00PMFALCLAB Cromer
MLL0103/18/24-05/11/2409:00AM-10:00AMWSTRA55 Cromer
MLL0103/18/24-05/11/2410:00AM-12:00PMWSTRA55 Cromer
MLL0103/18/24-05/11/2411:00AM-12:00PMRALCHNI Cromer
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course will introduce students to the veterinary laboratory. Students will learn the techniques used to identify the various forms of microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, and fungi that cause illness. Students will learn culture technique as well as sensitivity testing to determine antibiotics of choice for these organisms. Various animal internal and external parasites, their life cycles, and methods of detection will be taught. Students will learn history, terminology, equipment, structure, and classification of the various veterinary organisms. Students will be acquainted with the microscope, laboratory facility, and various preparation techniques available.

AGV-146 Large Animal Care (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C in AGV-118, AGV-119, and AGV-130.
229120MLL0101/16/24-03/08/2402:10PM-04:10PMRALCLAB Drahos
MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2401:00PM-02:30PMTALCHNI Drahos
MLL0103/18/24-05/11/2401:00PM-03:00PMRALCLAB Drahos
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course will provide students with information regarding the large animal industry, management, and husbandry. Emphasis will be on diseases and common clinical procedures including restraint, diagnostic testing, bandaging, surgery and anesthesia, fluid therapy, medical nursing, and euthanasia and necropsy.

AGV-159 Surgical Nursing (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C in AGV-134, AGV-140, AGV-232, and AGV-248.; AGV-170
229121MLL8101/16/24-03/08/2408:00AM-12:00PMWALCLAB Cromer
MLL8101/16/24-03/08/2408:00AM-12:00PMRALCHNI Cromer
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course introduces students to the methods and mechanics of the sterilization process. The course covers the technicians role in the surgery room as well as patient preparation, sterile techniques, surgical instrument identification, pack preparation, and surgical nursing care.

AGV-170 Veterinary Anesthesiology (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C in AGV-134, AGV-140, AGV-232, and AGV-248.; AGV-159
229122MLL8101/16/24-03/08/2408:00AM-12:00PMTALCHNI Cromer
MLL8101/16/24-03/08/2412:00PM-04:00PMWALCLAB Cromer
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course involves the study of pharmacology, application of anesthetic agents, the physiological effects and means of monitoring them, principles and administration of inhalant anesthetics, and a broad overview of anesthetic protocol and care. Emphasis will be on anesthetic practical skills and anesthesia equipment.

AGV-933 Veterinary Tech Internship (6 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C in AGV-159, AGV-170, and consent of instructor.
229124MOS0101/16/24-05/11/2412:00PM-01:00PMTALCLAB Drahos
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
During the final semester of the Veterinary Technician?Program, each student will complete 250 hours of internship at an approved veterinary practice under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian. Successful completion of this course is required to graduate from the Veterinary Technology program.

ART

Muscatine Community College

ART-133 Drawing (3 cr.) AS

229211MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2404:00PM-05:20PMMWMUSSL01 Hayes
MLL0101/16/24-05/11/24TBA TBA Hayes
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This is an introductory drawing course that investigates perceptive drawing. This class focuses on the realistic depiction of observed forms and objects. Using traditional drawing materials students will concentrate on the construction of still life objects, landscapes, and the human figure. Perspective, line, value, and composition will be examined. Additionally, students will develop their knowledge of Masterworks and critical arts movements.

AUTOMATION TECH AND ROBOTICS

Muscatine Community College

ATR-105 Industrial Robotics (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:ELE-225
229027MLL8101/16/24-03/08/24TBA MITC121 Harfst
MLL8101/16/24-03/08/24TBA ONLMONLN Harfst
NOTE: Open Lab 9:00am - 8:00pm MTWR and 9:00am - 5pm F This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online. This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online.
The student enrolled in Industrial Robotics will learn the history and evolution of industrial robots, the basic parts of a robotic work cell, robot motion and input/output programming, safe interaction with robot while programming, robot power systems and basic robot troubleshooting and maintenance procedures. While in the lab the student will program industrial robots to perform various functions.

ATR-106 Motion Control (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:ELT-312
229030MLL9103/18/24-05/11/24TBA ONLMONLN Harfst
MLL9103/18/24-05/11/24TBA MITC121 Harfst
NOTE: Open Lab 9:00am - 8:00pm MTWR and 9:00am - 5pm F This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online. This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online.
This course provides the student with an understanding of the concepts, terminology, functionality, and applications of motion control. This course will provide the foundation for learning the skills necessary to maintain and program motion control systems. Topics include servo motors, stepper motors, motion controllers, feedback systems, and servo-mechanisms.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Muscatine Community College

AUT-404 Automotive Suspension & Steer (4 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:Completion of or concurrent enrollment in AUT-115.
228985MLL9103/18/24-05/11/2401:00PM-04:00PMMTWRFMCAC45 Miller
MLL9103/18/24-05/11/24TBA TBA Miller
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course deals specifically with automobile suspension and steering systems. Specific skills needed for the development of competencies will be taught. Competencies are aimed for skills as an entry-level suspension and steering specialist.

AUT-614 Automotive Electrical I (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:Completion of or concurrent enrollment in AUT-606.
228982MLL8101/16/24-03/08/2401:00PM-04:00PMMTWRFMCAC45 Miller
MLL8101/16/24-03/08/24TBA TBA Miller
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course introduces the student to basic automotive battery, charging, and starting systems. The operating principles will be discussed during the lecture sessions. Lab sessions will be spent practicing testing, diagnosis, and repair.

BIOLOGY

Muscatine Community College

✓ BIO-114 General Biology IA (4 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:Complete MAT-053, MAT-065, or HSC-137.; Students should have placement into ENG-105 or take ENG-095/ENG-105 concurrently with this course.
229134MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2412:50PM-03:20PMMSTRA55 Harrison
MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2412:50PM-01:20PMWSTRA55 Harrison
MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2401:20PM-03:20PMWSTRA55 Harrison
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course is an introduction to the basic?principles of biology. Topics studied include?chemical applications in biology, cellular?biology, bioenergetics, cell division, and?genetics.

BIO-115 General Biology IIA (4 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:Must have C or better in BIO-114;
229136MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2410:30AM-12:30PMTFSTRA55 Hansen
MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2410:30AM-12:30PMRSTRA55 Hansen
NOTE: This section meets on the following Fridays: 1/26, 2/9, 2/23, 3/8, 3/29, 4/12, 4/26, 5/10. This course is offered on-campus.
This course is a continuation of General Biology?IA (BIO 114). Course topics include evolution,?biological diversity, plant and animal anatomy and?physiology and ecology.

BIO-151 Nutrition (3 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:MAT-053 or MAT-065
229137MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2412:50PM-02:20PMTRSTRA08 Ripslinger-Atwater
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course explores dietary sources, functions, and requirements of major nutrients for all individuals. Course topics include tools for healthy eating, digestion and absorption, the macronutrients, vitamins and minerals, water balance, energy balance, food safety and technology, and nutrition during the life stages. This course will also include the role that culture, diversity, and socioeconomic status plays in nutritional health.

✓ BIO-157 Human Biology (4 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:Students should have completed ENG-095 or take ENG-095 concurrently with this course.
229138MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2410:30AM-12:30PMMFSTRA43 Harrison
MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2410:30AM-12:30PMWSTRA43 Harrison
NOTE: This section meets on the following Fridays: 1/19, 2/2, 2/16, 3/1, 3/22, 4/5, 4/19, 5/3. This course is offered on-campus.
This course is designed for students who are not majoring in a science or health related field. Human Biology is an introductory course that presents the structure and function of the human body along with its chemistry, organization, and continuity. Students will study general concepts of life demonstrated by the major body systems with applications to health, disease, nutrition, and wellness. Students will also study the basics of genetics, evolution, and the origins of life. This course is not equivalent to or intended to replace BIO 114 or BIO 168, but satisfies a general education requirement in the Natural Sciences area. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Natural Sciences Area.

BIO-173 Human Anat and Physiology II (4 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:Minimum grade of C in BIO-168. BIO-168 must be taken within the last 5 years.
229140MLL0201/16/24-05/11/2412:50PM-02:20PMMWSTRA43 Ripslinger-Atwater
MLL0201/16/24-05/11/2402:20PM-03:20PMMWSTRA43 Ripslinger-Atwater
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
229139MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2410:30AM-12:30PMTFSTRA08 Ripslinger-Atwater
MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2410:30AM-12:30PMRSTRA43 Ripslinger-Atwater
NOTE: This section meets on the following Fridays: 1/26, 2/9, 2/23, 3/8, 3/29, 4/12, 4/26, 5/10. This course is offered on-campus.
This course is the second course in a two semester?sequence. The content includes study of the?following organ systems or topics: cardiovascular,?lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive,?metabolism, urinary, and reproductive.

BIO-186 Microbiology (4 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:BIO-114 or BIO-168
229141MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2412:50PM-02:20PMTRSTRA55 Hansen
MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2402:20PM-03:20PMTRSTRA55 Hansen
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course is an in-depth examination of the?microbial world, with emphasis on classification,?reproduction, genetics, physiology, infectious?disease, and control. Laboratory exercises will be?directed toward the use of equipment and?identification of clinically and economically?important organisms.

BIO-226 Local Flora (3 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:BIO-115
229262MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2401:00PM-05:00PMMNMECTBA Ritter
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course examines the identification, ecology, and distribution of common native and exotic trees, shrubs, flowers, and other plants of the Upper Midwest.

BUSINESS

Muscatine Community College

BUS-168 Leadership/Professionalism II (1 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:BUS-167
228987MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2410:00AM-12:00PMFGAEK202 Frad, Henning
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to develop professional growth in the areas of leadership, community service, cooperation, patriotism and business knowledge and is a continuation of Leadership and Professionalism I. Students will be provided opportunities to demonstrate and refine leadership skills both inside and outside of the classroom. This course can be repeated for credit.

CHEMISTRY

Muscatine Community College

✓ CHM-122 Intro General Chemistry (4 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:A grade C or higher in MAT-053 or equivelant
229142MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2412:50PM-02:20PMMWSTRA58 Hansen
MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2402:20PM-03:20PMMWSTRA58 Hansen
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
Introduction to General Chemistry is the first?course in a sequence of two introductory chemistry?courses with lab. An elementary approach to?chemical principles and laboratory practices is?taken. Emphasis is placed on the nature of matter,?bonding, nomenclature, equations, acids and bases?and chemistry as applied to everyday life. This?course is intended primarily to fulfill laboratory?science requirements and to fulfill chemistry?requirements for nursing, dental hygiene, and some?home economics and agricultural programs.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Muscatine Community College

✓ CSC-110 Intro to Computers (3 cr.) AS

228974MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2412:50PM-02:10PMMWGAEK211 Cochran
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course introduces students to Windows-based?Personal Computer (PC) concepts and commonly used?Microsoft applications that are supported in?business and industry.? Students will use a?Windows Operating System while learning basic?operation of Microsoft Office applications?including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Muscatine Community College

CRJ-120 Introduction to Corrections (3 cr.) AS

228970MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2412:50PM-02:20PMMWMCAC14 Elswick
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course explores the development of corrections, the correctional process, correctional client, alternatives to incarceration, effects of institutionalization, correctional administration, reforms to correctional institutions, special populations,?and the future of corrections.?

CRJ-233 Probation and Parole (3 cr.) VT

228971MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2412:50PM-02:20PMTRMCAC14 Elswick
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course examines probation and parole practices related to community-based corrections programs throughout the United States.?Emphasis is placed on community-based programs for offenders, administration and legal issues of the programs, trends in probation, parole and related community-based programs.

ECONOMICS

Muscatine Community College

✓ ECN-120 Prin of Macroeconomics (3 cr.) AS

228993MLL9103/18/24-05/11/2410:30AM-12:00PMTRLOPR210 Dabeet
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course discusses issues confronting society as a result of economic scarcity. It examines the systematic approach to these issues as it has developed in markets and government combined to determine the economic decision-making process. Emphasis is placed on the fiscal and monetary policies of government, undertaken to modify the instability that occurs in the private sectors. This course includes the importance of international trade. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Social Sciences Area.

✓ ECN-130 Prin of Microeconomics (3 cr.) AS

228991MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2410:30AM-12:00PMMWLOPR210 Dabeet
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
228992MLL0201/16/24-05/11/2412:50PM-02:20PMTRSTRA27 Dabeet
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course examines how the market system resolves the economic problems of scarcity. Topics explored include, supply and demand theory, the varying degrees of competition and imperfection found in the market, consumer choice, firms production cost in the short run and the long run, and firms output and the pricing and employment of resources. The impact of international trade and finance will also be discussed. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Social Sciences Area.

EDUCATION

Muscatine Community College

EDU-235 Children's Literature (3 cr.) AS

229686MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2412:50PM-02:20PMMWLARS75 Gaskill
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course is designed primarily for the student?planning to enter elementary and/or middle school?level teaching. The student will develop an?understanding of why and what children read, and?acquire criteria for the selection of reading?material for children's and youth's recreational?and curriculum enrichment. Students will?investigate how to identify, evaluate, and utilize?quality children's literature for teaching in the?classroom.

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY

Muscatine Community College

ELE-101 Industrial Safety (1 cr.) VT

229038MLL8101/16/24-03/08/24TBA ONLMONLN Harfst
MLL8101/16/24-03/08/24TBA MITC121 Harfst
NOTE: Open Lab 9:00am - 8:00pm MTWR and 9:00am - 5pm F This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online. This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online.
229039MLL9103/18/24-05/11/24TBA MITC121 Harfst
MLL9103/18/24-05/11/24TBA ONLMONLN Harfst
NOTE: Open Lab 9:00am - 8:00pm MTWR and 9:00am - 5pm F This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online. This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online.
This course provides training in all aspects of safety in the industrial environment.

ELE-216 DC Circuit Analysis (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:MAT-705
229040MLL8101/16/24-03/08/24TBA ONLMONLN Harfst
MLL8101/16/24-03/08/24TBA MITC121 Harfst
NOTE: Open Lab 9:00am - 8:00pm MTWR and 9:00am - 5pm F This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online. This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online.
229041MLL9103/18/24-05/11/24TBA MITC121 Harfst
MLL9103/18/24-05/11/24TBA ONLMONLN Harfst
NOTE: Open Lab 9:00am - 8:00pm MTWR and 9:00am - 5pm F This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online. This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online.
This course covers the fundamental concepts of DC circuit components analysis and their applications. The student will learn to identify the basic circuit elements in DC circuits and will be able to calculate current and voltage in a variety of common circuit configurations using standard analysis techniques. Emphasis will be given on the use of lab instruments and measuring devices.

ELE-217 AC Circuit Analysis (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:ELE-216
229261MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2412:50PM-02:50PMMTWRFMITC120 Harfst
MLL0101/16/24-05/11/24TBA TBA Harfst
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
229044MLL9103/18/24-05/11/24TBA MITC121 Harfst
MLL9103/18/24-05/11/24TBA ONLMONLN Harfst
NOTE: Open Lab 9:00am - 8:00pm MTWR and 9:00am - 5pm F This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online. This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online.
The course presents the fundamental concepts of AC circuit components analysis and their applications. The student will learn to predict the response of various R, C and L components and their combinations to steady-state sinusoidal inputs. There will be an emphasis on the use of lab instruments and measuring skills.

ELE-225 Elect Motor Control/Power Dist (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:ELE-217
229045MLL8101/16/24-03/08/24TBA ONLMONLN Harfst
MLL8101/16/24-03/08/24TBA MITC121 Harfst
NOTE: Open Lab 9:00am - 8:00pm MTWR and 9:00am - 5pm F This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online. This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online.
229047MLL9103/18/24-05/11/24TBA MITC121 Harfst
MLL9103/18/24-05/11/24TBA ONLMONLN Harfst
NOTE: Open Lab 9:00am - 8:00pm MTWR and 9:00am - 5pm F This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online. This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online.
This course covers the concepts for electrical, motor, and electromechanical devices and their use in industrial control circuits. Emphasis is on operation and maintenance of three-phase motors and motor controls, and development of troubleshooting skills. An introduction to three-phase power distribution is included.

ELECTRONICS

Muscatine Community College

ELT-123 Programmable Logic Controllers (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:Complete either CSC-110 or CSC-113; ELE-225
229048MLL8101/16/24-03/08/24TBA MITC121 Harfst
MLL8101/16/24-03/08/24TBA ONLMONLN Harfst
NOTE: Open Lab 9:00am - 8:00pm MTWR and 9:00am - 5pm F This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online. This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online.
229049MLL9103/18/24-05/11/24TBA MITC121 Harfst
MLL9103/18/24-05/11/24TBA ONLMONLN Harfst
NOTE: Open Lab 9:00am - 8:00pm MTWR and 9:00am - 5pm F This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online. This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online.
This course introduces students to basic programmable logic controller (PLC) operation and ladder logic programming including relay logic, program control, timer, and counter instructions. PLC hardware, programming devices, memory, and wiring are also included.

ELT-125 Advanced PLC (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:ELT-123
229066MLL9103/18/24-05/11/24TBA MITC121 Harfst
MLL9103/18/24-05/11/24TBA ONLMONLN Harfst
NOTE: Open Lab 9:00am - 8:00pm MTWR and 9:00am - 5pm F This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online. This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online.
This course is a continuation of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). Data manipulation, sequencers, troubleshooting, networking techniques, and ControlLogix? controllers will be covered.

ELT-177 Microcontrollers (3 cr.) VT

229068MLL9103/18/24-05/11/24TBA ONLMONLN Harfst
MLL9103/18/24-05/11/24TBA MITC121 Harfst
NOTE: Open Lab 9:00am - 8:00pm MTWR and 9:00am - 5pm F This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online. This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online.
This course is an introduction to the study of microcontrollers and their applications. Topics include microcontroller architecture, and introductory programming and interfacing techniques.

ELT-309 Digital Circuits (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:ELT-312
229069MLL8101/16/24-03/08/24TBA MITC121 Harfst
MLL8101/16/24-03/08/24TBA ONLMONLN Harfst
NOTE: Open Lab 9:00am - 8:00pm MTWR and 9:00am - 5pm F This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online. This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online.
229070MLL9103/18/24-05/11/24TBA ONLMONLN Harfst
MLL9103/18/24-05/11/24TBA MITC121 Harfst
NOTE: Open Lab 9:00am - 8:00pm MTWR and 9:00am - 5pm F This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online. This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online.
This course teaches the fundamentals of digital concepts and circuitry. Students learn how to interpret digital logic circuits by understanding the concepts of digital devices, gates, flip-flops, timers, counters, decoders, encoders, multiplexers, and de-multiplexers. Emphasis is given to hands-on lab experiences.

ELT-312 Solid State Devices & Systems (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:ELE-217
229071MLL8101/16/24-03/08/24TBA ONLMONLN Harfst
MLL8101/16/24-03/08/24TBA MITC121 Harfst
NOTE: Open Lab 9:00am - 8:00pm MTWR and 9:00am - 5pm F This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online. This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online.
This course covers analog semiconductor devices, circuits, and systems. Theory and applications are presented in a logical sequence to prepare students for the job of effectively diagnosing, repairing, and installing electronic circuits and systems. Emphasis is given to the use of instrumentation and lab skills.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

Muscatine Community College

EMS-202 Emergency Medical Technician (9.5 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:Eighteen years of age at the time of enrollment. Register & attend AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification 1 week prior to the start of the course. Recommend ability to read, write, and speak English at the college level. Must be able to physically perform the required skills. (A functional analysis of EMT including detailed information on the physical demands is available from the program coordinator.)
229433MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2405:00PM-10:00PMMWMCAC9 Paxston
MLL0101/16/24-05/11/24TBA TBA Paxston
NOTE: First class meeting is a MANDATORY meeting held at our Urban Campus @ 101 West Third Street, Davenport IA 52801. American Heart Association BLS CPR will be done as part of the EMT class in a hybrid delivery model. This course is offered on-campus.
The Emergency Medical Technician Course is based on the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards & Instruction Guidelines which is the National Standard Curriculum for EMS Education which is the foundation of knowledge and skills of the Emergency Medical Technician. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will obtain the AHA Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, & Stabilization certification, and be eligible for the National Registry EMT Practical & Written Examination to obtain a National EMT license, and a State of Iowa EMT certification.

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Muscatine Community College

EGT-117 Fluid Power Fundamentals (2 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:Take MFG-106 and IND-134. A minimum math placement score based on college assessment within the last two years or with instructor permission.
229031MLL8101/16/24-03/08/24TBA MITC121 Harfst
MLL8101/16/24-03/08/24TBA ONLMONLN Harfst
NOTE: Open Lab 9:00am - 8:00pm MTWR and 9:00am - 5pm F This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online. This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online.
This course presents the basic laws of fluid power systems and properties of fluids to explain the behavior of fluid power devices in fundamental applications. Fluid power components such as cylinders, motors, compressors, pumps, flow control valves, and accumulators are studied as well as assembled in labs. Fluid power symbols are taught utilizing air and hydraulic diagrams. Pressure intensifiers, air-over-oil systems, rotary actuators, and flow dividers are presented in their applications.

ENGLISH

Muscatine Community College

ENG-095 ALP Writing (3 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:Enroll in ENG-105 or ENG-107 as a Co-requisite course.
229213MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2412:10PM-01:40PMMWLOPR201 Powell
NOTE: Students registering for ENG-095-mll01 ALP Writing, MUST also register for ENG-105-MLL01 (229214). This course is offered on-campus.
This course is a co-requisite course designed to support skills necessary for successful completion of ENG 105? or ENG 107?, using an Accelerated Learning Program model. The writing process, critical thinking and reading skills, and strategies to enhance student success are emphasized. In this class, students will practice writing skills learned in ENG105 or ENG107 and work closely with the instructor to develop increased confidence and writing proficiency.

✓ ENG-105 Composition I (3 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:Complete ENG-095 or minimum English placement score based on college assessment.
229214MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2410:30AM-12:00PMMWLOPR201 Powell
NOTE: Students registering for ENG-105-MLL01 Composition I, MUST also register for ENG-095-MLL01 (229213). This course is offered on-campus.
229215MLL0201/16/24-05/11/2410:30AM-12:00PMMWLOPR201 Powell
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
Composition I introduces students to the college-level writing process. Students will develop critical reading and thinking skills to analyze and evaluate information from diverse viewpoints. The course introduces documentation practices and information literacy skills. Students will write and revise at least four formal assignments and produce a minimum of 20 pages. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Communications Area.

✓ ENG-106 Composition II (3 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:Complete ENG-105 or ENG-107
229217MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2410:30AM-12:00PMMWLARS77 Holler
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
229218MLL0201/16/24-05/11/2408:50AM-10:20AMTRLOPR210 Compton
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
Composition II is a continuation of Composition I. Students will analyze, synthesize, and evaluate texts. Critical thinking skills, argumentation, writing style, and academic research, introduced in Composition I, will also be further developed in this course. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Communications Area.

HEALTH

Muscatine Community College

HSC-137 Math for Healthcare (3 cr.) VT

229108MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2408:30AM-10:00AMMWLARS76 Trotter
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
229109MLL0201/16/24-05/11/2412:50PM-02:20PMMWLARS76 Trotter
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course is designed for Allied Health Care profession majors. The course will cover general development of skills involving computations of fractions, decimals, percents, ratios, proportions, basic algebra equations, mean, median, and mode. Allied health areas that will be covered include how to utilize graphs, when fractions and decimals are utilized in healthcare settings, allied health statistics, and how to figure deductibles and co-payments for health insurance. Students will also learn how to calculate mass and volume of medications, and common dose measurement and dose abbreviations.

HSC-172 Nurse Aide (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:Students must be 16 years of age to attend clinical.
229689MLL0101/16/24-03/29/2408:00AM-10:20AMTRFMCAC5 Ludvigsen, Murphy
MLL0103/30/24-05/09/2408:00AM-10:20AMTRFOFFMSITE Ludvigsen, Murphy
NOTE: This section is for students in the Healthcare Academy ONLY This course is offered on-campus.
230533MLL0401/16/24-03/28/2412:50PM-03:00PMTRFMCAC5 Ludvigsen, Murphy
MLL0403/29/24-05/11/2412:50PM-03:00PMTRFOFFMSITE Ludvigsen, Murphy
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
230092MLL0201/22/24-02/25/2404:00PM-09:30PMMRMCAC5 Ludvigsen
MLL0202/26/24-03/07/2402:00PM-10:00PMMRLLSTBA Ludvigsen
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
230093MLL0303/18/24-05/02/2404:00PM-09:30PMMRMCAC5 Ludvigsen
MLL0304/22/24-05/02/2402:00PM-10:00PMMRLLSTBA Ludvigsen
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course meets the training of The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA) for aides working in nursing facilities (NF) and skilled nursing facilities (SNF). Emphasis is placed on achieving a basic level of knowledge and the demonstration of skills to provide safe, effective resident/client care. Students must be 16 years of age to attend clinical.

HEATING, VENTILATION & AIR CON

Muscatine Community College

HCR-405 Basic Electric for Hvac Tech (5 cr.) VT

229577MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2402:20PM-03:05PMMWMCAC50 Krogstad
MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2412:50PM-03:05PMTRMCAC50 Krogstad
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
229685MLL0201/16/24-05/11/2402:20PM-03:05PMMWMCAC50 Krogstad
MLL0201/16/24-05/11/2412:50PM-03:05PMTRMCAC50 Krogstad
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course is designed to provide students with the basics of electricity used by heating, ventilation, and air conditioning technicians. The topics covered in this course are geared toward residential central air-conditioning systems. This course is intended for those who are looking to obtain basic knowledge.

HISTORY

Muscatine Community College

✓ HIS-152 U.S. History Since 1877 (3 cr.) AS

229097MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2410:30AM-12:00PMMWLOPR211 Kaufmann
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
229099MLL0201/16/24-05/11/2412:50PM-02:20PMMWLOPR211 Kaufmann
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
The study of the political, cultural, social, and economic developments from 1877 to the present. Historical perspective and critical analysis are emphasized. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Cultural/Historical Perspectives Area.

HORTICULTURE

Muscatine Community College

AGH-142 Landscape Construction (3 cr.) VT

229015MLL0101/16/24-03/29/2408:40AM-10:50AMRFGAEK114 Mairet
MLL0101/16/24-03/29/24TBA TBA Mairet
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
Principles and practices of landscape construction will be explained. Curriculum encompasses process from initial client contact to installation of plant material and hardscape. Laboratory work in the course involves landscape installation using various materials and techniques.

AGH-143 Equipment Repair (3 cr.) VT

229016MLL0101/16/24-03/29/2412:30PM-02:40PMTRGAEK114 Mairet
MLL0101/16/24-03/29/24TBA TBA Mairet
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course is designed for basic maintenance of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems of horticulture equipment. Major topics will include safety, tools, small engine maintenance(both 2-cycle and 4-cycle ), trouble shooting , and other equipment used in the horticulture industry.

AGH-152 Landscape Design Tech (3 cr.) VT

230634MIS0101/16/24-03/29/24TBA INDMSTDY Mairet
This course introduces the students to landscape design and the different aspects involved. It also provides a basic understanding of the different types of landscapes and the principles, materials, and elements that go into their design.

AGH-252 Horticulture Pest Management (3 cr.) VT

229017MLL0101/16/24-03/29/2411:00AM-11:55AMMTWRFGAEK114 Mairet
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course introduces students to the safe handling and use of horticulture chemicals. Using integrated pest management (IPM) practices, students will explore updated philosophies that protect the environment while controlling common pest. Students will take the state pesticide applicators exam upon completion of this course. Residents of states other than Iowa should be able to successfully complete equivalent requirements in those states.

HOSPITALITY, CULINARY & MGT

Muscatine Community College

HCM-116 Fundamentals of Baking (3 cr.) VT

229691MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2412:45PM-01:15PMMTBFAC2 Stanley
MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2401:15PM-03:15PMMTBFAC2 Stanley
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course is for a student with very little baking or pastry experience. Students will learn the basics of theory and preparation of baked items. Science and math will play a large role in this course. Items the students will prepare include yeast bread, cookies, creams, puddings, pie crusts and filling, and quick breads. The focus of the course is on standard production methods for a successful product in small and large scale batches.

HCM-265 Mathematics for Hospitality (3 cr.) VT

229692MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2412:45PM-03:15PMRLARS76 Trotter
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course will provide the student with a general understanding of mathematics application used in a professional food service setting. This course will then introduce the student to the mathematical knowledge needed in the restaurant and hospitality industry.

HCM-932 Internship (1 cr.) VT

229693MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2401:00PM-03:00PMFOFFMSITE Stanley
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course provides on-the-job experience on campus or in the industry, giving the student experience and practical application of the competencies in the internship agreement. The internship is coordinated by the college instructor and supervised by an industry professional at the work site.

HUMANITIES

Muscatine Community College

✓ HUM-110 Changes & Choices (3 cr.) AS

229220MLL0201/16/24-05/11/2402:30PM-04:00PMMWLOPR210 Powell
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course offers students an opportunity to explore ways in which the Humanities are integral in their personal and work lives, especially as they face change and make decisions. The course will explore works of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, history, philosophy, and art, and apply themes from these works to their own lives. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Arts and Humanities Area.

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

Muscatine Community College

IND-134 Print Reading (2 cr.) VT

229259MLL8201/16/24-03/08/2412:50PM-02:50PMMTWRFMITC120 Harfst
MLL8201/16/24-03/08/24TBA TBA Harfst
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
229073MLL8101/16/24-03/08/24TBA MITC121 Harfst
MLL8101/16/24-03/08/24TBA ONLMONLN Harfst
NOTE: Open Lab 9:00am - 8:00pm MTWR and 9:00am - 5pm F This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online. This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online.
229074MLL9103/18/24-05/11/24TBA MITC121 Harfst
MLL9103/18/24-05/11/24TBA ONLMONLN Harfst
NOTE: Open Lab 9:00am - 8:00pm MTWR and 9:00am - 5pm F This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online. This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online.
This course presents an overview of methods used in presenting and interpreting a variety of industrial drawings and prints. This course is designed to provide the necessary skills to read and interpret symbols commonly found on industrial drawings and prints.

IND-136 Process Control I (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:ELT-312
229077MLL8101/16/24-03/08/24TBA ONLMONLN Harfst
MLL8101/16/24-03/08/24TBA MITC121 Harfst
NOTE: Open Lab 9:00am - 8:00pm MTWR and 9:00am - 5pm F This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online. This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online.
This course introduces the student to the basic concepts, terminology and instruments used in open-loop and closed-loop process control systems. Pressure, flow, and level processes will be covered.

IND-137 Process Control II (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:IND-136
229078MLL9103/18/24-05/11/24TBA MITC121 Harfst
MLL9103/18/24-05/11/24TBA ONLMONLN Harfst
NOTE: Open Lab 9:00am - 8:00pm MTWR and 9:00am - 5pm F This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online. This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online.
This course is a continuation of Process Control I. The students will learn to read and interpret process and instrumentation drawings (P&IDs), perform instrument calibration, and properly tune process controllers with reference to temperature.

IND-143 Motors and Drives (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:ELE:217
229081MLL9103/18/24-05/11/24TBA MITC121 Harfst
MLL9103/18/24-05/11/24TBA ONLMONLN Harfst
NOTE: Open Lab 9:00am - 8:00pm MTWR and 9:00am - 5pm F This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online. This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online.
This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of industrial motor control and power electronics. The topics covered include AC and DC motors, thyristors, variable frequency drives, DC motor control and power distribution. Laboratory assignments help to illustrate the subjects discussed in the classroom.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Muscatine Community College

CIS-189 Python (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:NET-303
228979MLL9103/18/24-05/11/2412:50PM-03:00PMTWRGAEK202 Dickey
MLL9103/18/24-05/11/24TBA TBA Dickey
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course introduces core programming basics using the Python programming language. Basics include data types, control structures, algorithm development, and program design with functions. The course discusses the fundamental principles of Object-Oriented Programming, as well as in-depth data and information processing techniques. Students will problem solve, explore real-world software development challenges, and create practical and contemporary applications using graphical user interfaces, graphics, and network communications.

NET-159 Cisco Packet Tracer (1 cr.) VT

228976MLL8101/16/24-03/08/2412:50PM-03:00PMMGAEK202 Henning
MLL8101/16/24-03/08/24TBA TBA Henning
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
In this course, students will learn to use a cross-platform visual simulation tool to create network topologies and build modern computer networks. After learning the user interface, students will build and maintain a small network that includes routers, switches, and computers.

NET-166 Applied Computer Security (3 cr.) VT

228978MLL8101/16/24-03/08/2412:50PM-03:00PMTWRGAEK202 Henning
MLL8101/16/24-03/08/24TBA TBA Henning
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course will discuss the basic concepts of?practical computer and Internet security:?passwords, firewalls, antivirus software, malware,?social networking, surfing the Internet, phishing,?and wireless networks. This class is intended for?students with little or no background in?information technology or security.

LITERATURE

Muscatine Community College

✓ LIT-101 Intro to Literature (3 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:ENG-105 or ENG-107
229221MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2408:50AM-10:20AMMWLOPR202 Compton
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course is an introduction to the major literary genres: the short story, poetry, drama, and the novel. Emphasis is placed on formal, thematic, historical, cultural, and critical elements of literature, as well as the relationship between literature and the human condition. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Arts and Humanities Area.

MATHEMATICS

Muscatine Community College

MAT-053 Pre-Algebra (4 cr.) AS

229111MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2410:30AM-12:30PMTRFLARS72 Abbott
MLL0101/16/24-05/11/24TBA TBA Abbott
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus. The textbook/course material for this class is embedded in your course and you do NOT need to purchase a printed textbook or access code. Fees for access to this embedded material are included as part of course registration fees.
This course is designed for students who need to review and improve their arithmetic skills. Topics include whole numbers, introduction to algebra, understanding variables and solving equations, solving application problems, rational numbers, ratios, proportions, geometric relationships, percents, measurements, graphs, exponents, and polynomials.

MAT-066 Algebra I (4 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:Complete MAT-053 with a minimum grade of C- or better or minimum math placement score based on college assessment within the last two years. Immediate prerequisite course must have been completed within the last two years.
229128MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2410:30AM-12:30PMTRFLARS72 Abbott
MLL0101/16/24-05/11/24TBA TBA Abbott
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus. The textbook/course material for this class is embedded in your course and you do NOT need to purchase a printed textbook or access code. Fees for access to this embedded material are included as part of course registration fees.
This course provides students with the beginning topics in a two-part algebra sequence. Topics covered include basic algebraic concepts, linear equations in one and two variables, linear inequalities, graphing equations, exponents and polynomial rules, functions, and beginning exponential and logarithmic functions.

MAT-067 Algebra II (4 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:Complete MAT-066 with a minimum grade of C- or better or minimum math placement score based on college assessment within the last two years. Immediate prerequisite course must have been completed within the last two years.
229112MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2410:30AM-12:30PMTRFLARS72 Abbott
MLL0101/16/24-05/11/24TBA TBA Abbott
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus. The textbook/course material for this class is embedded in your course and you do NOT need to purchase a printed textbook or access code. Fees for access to this embedded material are included as part of course registration fees.
In this course topics covered include factoring, rational expressions, systems of linear equations and inequalities, inequalities and absolute value equations, rational exponents and radicals, quadratic equations and inequalities, and exponential and logarithmic functions. A scientific calculator is required.

MAT-075 Statistics Support (1 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:Prerequisite: Minimum math placement score based on college assessment within the last two years.; Corequisite: MAT-156 must be taken at the same time as this course.
229113MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2402:20PM-02:50PMMWLARS77 Abbott
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course provides students with math skills to reinforce topics covered in MAT-156 Statistics. Students must register for this course and MAT-156 in the same semester. This course supports students by reviewing fundamental math concepts needed for statistics material, reviewing statistical concepts introduced in MAT-156, and developing critical thinking and problem-solving techniques.

MAT-104 Applied Math Topics (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:Complete MAT-053 with a minimum grade of C- or better or minimum math placement score based on college assessment within the last two years. Immediate prerequisite course must have been completed within the last two years.
229114MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2408:00AM-09:30AMTRLARS77 Trotter
MLL0101/16/24-05/11/24TBA TBA Trotter
NOTE: This is for Vet Tech students only. This course is offered on-campus.
This course presents algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and finance math as it applies to specific career and technical applications. Mathematical ideas and procedures will be presented first, followed by applications with the various career and technical fields.

✓ MAT-110 Math for Liberal Arts (3 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:Complete MAT-065 or MAT-066 with a minimum grade of C- or better or minimum math placement score based on college assessment within the last two years. Immediate prerequisite course must have been completed within the last two years.
229129MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2410:30AM-12:00PMTRLARS75 Trotter
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course is designed for the liberal arts?student. The course will include logic, counting?methods and probability, statistics, financial?mathematics, different base systems, sets, and?problem solving.

✓ MAT-121 College Algebra (4 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:Complete MAT-067 with a minimum grade of C- or better or minimum math placement score based on college assessment within the last two years. Immediate prerequisite course must have been completed within the last two years.
229118MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2410:30AM-12:30PMMWLARS75 Abbott
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course will prepare students for future study in mathematics. Topics include, solving equations and inequalities, functions including polynomials, absolute value, greatest integer, exponential and logarithmic functions, system of equations, matrices, permutations and combinations, and the binomial theorem.

✓ MAT-156 Statistics (3 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:Complete MAT-065, MAT-066, or MAT-067 with a minimum grade of C- or better or minimum math placement score based on college assessment within the last two years. Immediate prerequisite course must have been completed within the last two years.
229123MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2412:50PM-02:20PMMWLARS77 Abbott
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
229127MLL0201/16/24-05/11/2406:00PM-09:00PMWSTRA09 Dabeet
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course is recommended for business,?economics, mathematics, science and social?sciences students. The course focuses on?obtaining, presenting and organizing statistical?data. Course topics covered include descriptive?measures, probability, probability distributions,?binomial distributions, normal distributions,?sampling distributions, confidence intervals,?hypothesis testing, linear regression, and?correlation. A graphing calculator with statistics?functions is required.

MAT-705 Industrial Math and Meas I (2 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:Must have an ALEKS Math Assesment score of 14 or above.
229085MLL8101/16/24-03/08/24TBA MITC121 Harfst
MLL8101/16/24-03/08/24TBA ONLMONLN Harfst
NOTE: Open Lab 9:00am - 8:00pm MTWR and 9:00am - 5pm F This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online. This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online.
229088MLL9103/18/24-05/11/24TBA MITC121 Harfst
MLL9103/18/24-05/11/24TBA ONLMONLN Harfst
NOTE: Open Lab 9:00am - 8:00pm MTWR and 9:00am - 5pm F This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online. This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online.
This course is the first course of a two course sequence designed to provide the student a basic knowledge of applied mathematics. Topics include basic math operations, English and metric measurement, calculator functions, geometry, and algebraic fractions.

MAT-706 Industrial Math and Measure II (2 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:MAT-705
229260MLL8201/16/24-03/08/2412:50PM-02:50PMMTWRFMITC120 Harfst
MLL8201/16/24-03/08/24TBA TBA Harfst
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
229093MLL9103/18/24-05/11/24TBA ONLMONLN Harfst
MLL9103/18/24-05/11/24TBA MITC121 Harfst
NOTE: Open Lab 9:00am - 8:00pm MTWR and 9:00am - 5pm F This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online. This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online.
This course is the second in a two-course sequence designed to give the student a basic knowledge of applied mathematics. Topics include functions and graphs, right and oblique triangles, systems of two and three equations, powers, roots and logarithms.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Muscatine Community College

MAP-137 Medical Lab Procedures (5 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C in MAP-138.
229192MEH8101/16/24-03/08/2410:00AM-02:00PMTRMCAC9 Hartog
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online.
This course is an introduction to the medical laboratory. Students will use critical thinking skills to incorporate cognitive knowledge in the performance of obtaining specimens and performing Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waived testing. The student will also know and adhere to protective practices for personal and patient safety.

MAP-512 Medical Assisting Pharmacology (2 cr.) VT

229197MEH8101/16/24-03/08/2402:00PM-03:00PMTRMCAC9 Hartog
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online.
This course provides a basic background in the classification and understanding of drugs and their sources, uses and legal implications. This course will also provide discussion on the characteristics of typical drugs, side effects, precautions, interactions, and patient education of each category.

MAP-614 Medical Assistant Externship (4 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C in MAP-137 and MAP-512.; SPC-170, ENG-107, ENG-105, or SPC-112
229210MEH9103/18/24-05/11/2405:00PM-06:00PMROFFMSITE Hartog
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online.
This course will assign each student to his or her externship at an approved health care facility or hospital under the supervision of a licensed Physician or Physician Assistant. The student will spend 160 hours practicing and applying the skills the student has learned. Hours at the extern site are determined by the working hours at the site.

MUSIC

Muscatine Community College

MUA-101 Applied Voice (1 cr.) AS

229226MIS6102/12/24-05/11/24TBA INDMSTDY Burr
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course provides individual instruction in singing. It advances students from their present vocal ability to a higher and more proficient level. This course may be repeated for up to 6.00 credit hours.

MUA-120 Applied Piano (1 cr.) AS

229227MIS6102/12/24-05/11/24TBA INDMSTDY Burr
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course is for individual instruction in piano. It advances students from their present ability to a higher and more proficient level. This course may be repeated for up to 6.00 credit hours.

MUS-154 Chorus (1 cr.) AS

229225MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2412:50PM-02:20PMMWSTRA21 Burr
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course is designed for the student to participate in group performances. Choral arrangements include a variety of literature throughout the year including works with orchestra, sacred, secular and popular musical scores. The chorus presents several concerts during the year and produces the annual variety show. Open to all students without an audition.

NURSING

Muscatine Community College

ADN-301 Holistic Health-Illness Cncpts (9 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C in ADN-109, ADN-220, BIO-168, and PSY-111.; BIO-151, BIO-173, and PSY-121
229178MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2409:00AM-11:40AMMWMCAC10 Murphy
MLL0101/16/24-05/11/24TBARFOFFMSITE Murphy
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course is designed to further develop the concepts of acid-base, metabolism, cellular regulation, oxygenation, fluid and electrolytes, inflammation, infection, health-wellness-illness, caring interventions, teaching and learning, managing care, safety, health policy, quality improvement, informatics, elimination, intracranial regulation, perfusion, sensory perception, professional behaviors, thermoregulation, immunity, mobility, comfort, clinical decision making, and collaboration. Upon completion, students will be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.

ADN-451 Health System Concepts (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C in ADN-176 and SOC-110. Take ENG-105.; Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ADN-302 and BIO-186.
229180MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2409:00AM-12:20PMTMCAC19 Demers
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of grief/loss, violence, health-wellness illness, collaboration, managing care, safety, advocacy, legal issues, policy, healthcare systems, ethics, accountability and evidence-based practice. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.

PNN-156 Health Concepts II - A (6 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:BIO-151 and BIO-173; A minimum grade of C in ADN-220, BIO-168, HSC-113, PNN-155, and PSY-111.
229181MLL8101/16/24-03/08/2409:00AM-12:20PMMWMCAC19 Demers
MLL8101/16/24-03/08/24TBARFOFFMSITE Demers
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course is designed to build upon the concepts of inflammation, infection, immunity, nutrition, elimination, glucose regulation, hormonal regulation, perfusion, gas exchange, mobility, professional identity, clinical judgement, patient education, health promotion, collaboration, safety, care coordination, and caregiving. Upon completion, students will be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course. This course replaces PNN-511.

PNN-157 Health Concepts II - B (6 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:This course is the?second eight weeks of the?semester and taken after PNN-156. Students need to complete PNN-156 with C or better to move on to PNN-157.; BIO-151 and BIO-173
229187MLL9103/18/24-05/11/2409:00AM-12:20PMMWMCAC19 Demers
MLL9103/18/24-05/11/24TBARFOFFMSITE Demers
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course is designed to further develop the concepts of elimination, intracranial regulation, perfusion, sensory perception, stress, coping, cellular regulation, sexuality, fluid and electrolytes, acid-base balance, and thermoregulation. Students will also explore the concepts of clinical judgement, patient education, health promotion, collaboration, safety, care coordination and caregiving. Upon completion, students will be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course. This course replaces PNN 512.

PHYSICAL SCIENCE

Muscatine Community College

✓ PHS-152 Astronomy (4 cr.) AS

230952MEH0101/16/24-05/11/2408:20AM-10:20AMTSTRA61 Hansen
MEH0101/16/24-05/11/24TBA ONLMONLN Hansen
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online.
This course is a basic course in descriptive?astronomy. It introduces the development of modern?astronomy including its present-day theories and?observations. Topics covered include motions of?solar system and deep sky objects, telescopes and?other instruments, members of the solar system,?nature of the sun, other stars, origin and?development of stars and planets, our galaxy,?other galaxies, and the organization of the?universe. Some night labs are required.

PHYSICS

Muscatine Community College

PHY-185 Conceptual Physics Fundamental (2 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:MAT-706
229096MLL9103/18/24-05/11/24TBA ONLMONLN Harfst
MLL9103/18/24-05/11/24TBA MITC121 Harfst
NOTE: Open Lab 9:00am - 8:00pm MTWR and 9:00am - 5pm F This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online. This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online.
The course is designed to provide the student with a fundamental knowledge of the rules of nature as they pertain to atoms, equilibrium, motion, energy, gravity and fluid mechanics. Emphasis is placed on the methods of understanding and investigating nature with the scientific method.

PHY-186 Conceptual Physics Fund II (2 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:PHY-185
229098MLL8101/16/24-03/08/24TBA MITC121 Harfst
MLL8101/16/24-03/08/24TBA ONLMONLN Harfst
NOTE: Open Lab 9:00am - 8:00pm MTWR and 9:00am - 5pm F This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online. This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online.
This course is a continuation of PHY 185. It is designed to provide the student with a fundamental knowledge of the rules of nature as pertains to temperature, heat transfer, change of phase, waves and sound light, quantum theory, atomic nuclei and radioactivity. Emphasis is placed on the methods of understanding and investigating nature with the scientific method.

POLITICAL SCIENCE

Muscatine Community College

✓ POL-111 American National Government (3 cr.) AS

229090MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2408:50AM-10:20AMMWLOPR211 Kaufmann
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course is a survey of American government and politics. It includes discussion of the historical foundations and fundamental principles of American democracy, the basic institutions of government, the fundamental rights of citizens and the public policy process. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Social Sciences Area.

PSYCHOLOGY

Muscatine Community College

✓ PSY-111 Intro to Psychology (3 cr.) AS

229325MLL0201/16/24-05/11/2408:30AM-10:00AMMWSTRA27 Sheppeard
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course is an examination of the fundamentals of behavior. It is designed to familiarize students with human behavior, how it is studied, and the applications of the results of that study. Theoretical issues, comprehension of research findings, and research techniques will also be examined. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Social Sciences Area.

PSY-121 Developmental Psychology (3 cr.) AS

229326MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2412:50PM-02:20PMTRLARS75 Sheppeard
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the process and interrelationship of physical, emotional, intellectual, and social evolution in the individual. Attention is given to these human potentials throughout the life-cycle from conception to death.

SOCIOLOGY

Muscatine Community College

SOC-110 Intro Sociology (3 cr.) AS

231163MEH6102/12/24-05/11/2405:30PM-08:00PMTSTRA09 Sheppeard
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course introduces students to a framework of thinking that involves theories in social structure, structural functionalism, symbolic interaction, feminism, and conflict theories, with respect to family, education, economic stratification, poverty, race, ethnic inequality, gender, family, socialization, government, politics, violence, crime and religion. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Social Sciences Area.

SOC-941 Practicum - Social Work (1 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:Grade Point Average of 2.0 or higher; or consent of instructor.
230922MOS0101/16/24-05/11/24TBA OFFMSITE Sheppeard
Practicum is intended to provide hands-on learning and experience relating theory to practice. Students undertake up to 99 hours of work and observation in settings that meet individual career and academic goals. The college approves sites and faculty members oversee the practicum. Academic assignments accompany the hands-on learning experience.

SPEECH

Muscatine Community College

✓ SPC-112 Public Speaking (3 cr.) AS

229229MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2412:20PM-01:50PMMWSTRA09 Cockerill
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
229230MLL0201/16/24-03/29/2402:00PM-04:00PMMWSTRA09 Cockerill
NOTE: This section is for Ag students ONLY. This course is offered on-campus.
This course is an introduction to public speaking with emphasis on organization, presentation, and listening. Students will gain experience in the process and principles of public speaking including audience analysis, selection and organization, and style and delivery. Practice in preparation and delivery of a minimum of 30 minutes of graded informative and persuasive extemporaneous speeches are required. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Communications Area.

SPC-120 Intercultural Communications (3 cr.) AS

229690MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2410:30AM-12:00PMMWSTRA09 Cockerill
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course is an introduction to the principles of intercultural communication with an emphasis on the impact of culture on personal identity and the communication process. Students will acquire knowledge and develop skills to help them communicate with diverse audiences in a variety of communication contexts. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Cultural/Historical Perspectives Area.

WELDING

Muscatine Community College

WEL-191 GTAW-TIG (3 cr.) VT

229105MLL9103/18/24-05/11/24TBA MITC111 Bates, Draves
MLL9103/18/24-05/11/24TBA ONLMONLN Bates, Draves
NOTE: Open Lab 8:00am-8:00pm Monday/Wednesday, 8:00am-3:00pm Tuesday/Thursday This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online. This course is offered on-campus.
This course focuses on gas tungsten arc welding (TIG) and other related processes. Topics such as process variation, welding in various positions, principles of operation, shielding gases, and filler rods will be studied. Safety and practical application of these welding processes will be stressed.

WEL-361 VR Welding (2 cr.) VT

229103MLL8101/16/24-03/08/24TBA ONLMONLN Bates, Draves
MLL8101/16/24-03/08/24TBA MITC111 Bates, Draves
NOTE: Open Lab 8:00am-12:00pm Monday-Thursday, 4:00pm-8:00pm Monday/Wednesday This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online.
This course demonstrates various welding techniques using Virtual Reality (VR) Welding technology. Introduces correct techniques and practices used in welding processes.

WEL-364 GMAW-MIG (4 cr.) VT

229102MLL9203/18/24-05/11/2412:50PM-02:20PMMTWRMITC111 Draves
MLL9203/18/24-05/11/24TBA TBA Draves
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
229106MLL9103/18/24-05/11/24TBA MITC111 Bates, Draves
MLL9103/18/24-05/11/24TBA ONLMONLN Bates, Draves
NOTE: Open Lab 8:00am-8:00pm Monday/Wednesday, 8:00am-3:00pm Tuesday/Thursday This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online. This course is offered on-campus.
This course presents the Gas Metal Arc welding (GMAW) process used extensively by industry and commonly known as MIG welding. Emphasizes hands-on application, metal transfer concepts, GMAW equipment, welding procedures, out of position welding, and safety.

WEL-365 FCAW-Flux & Cutting (3 cr.) VT

229101MLL8101/16/24-03/08/2412:50PM-02:20PMMTWRMITC111 Draves
MLL8101/16/24-03/08/24TBA TBA Draves
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
229107MLL9103/18/24-05/11/24TBA MITC111 Bates, Draves
MLL9103/18/24-05/11/24TBA ONLMONLN Bates, Draves
NOTE: Open Lab 8:00am-8:00pm Monday/Wednesday, 8:00am-3:00pm Tuesday/Thursday This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online. This course is offered on-campus.
This course provides training to develop the skills on carbon steel using Flux Core wire in all positions on fillet and groove welds. Training is also provided on metal cutting using oxyacetylene and plasma.

WEL-366 SMAW-Stick (4 cr.) VT

229104MLL8101/16/24-03/08/24TBA ONLMONLN Bates, Draves
MLL8101/16/24-03/08/24TBA MITC111 Bates, Draves
NOTE: Open Lab 8:00am-12:00pm Monday-Thursday, 4:00pm-8:00pm Monday/Wednesday This course is offered on-campus, and a portion of the course material is also delivered online.
This course focuses on safety, amperage settings, polarity, and the proper selection of electrodes for the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process, commonly known as Stick welding. Students perform American Welding Society complaint welds on carbon steel, in vertical up and overhead configurations, using visual and destructive methods for determining weld quality.

WORK BASED LEARNING

Muscatine Community College

WBL-101 Exploring Careers: AFNR (1 cr.) VT

229010MLL0101/16/24-03/29/2411:00AM-11:55AMTRGAEK101 Dieckman
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
229014MLL0201/16/24-03/29/2411:00AM-11:55AMTRGAEK112 Ewers
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course will provide guidance in choosing a career goal and preparing for employment in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources careers. Emphasis will be placed on identifying interests, abilities, and values, and exploring options for careers. Students will learn how to access labor market information and employment trends. Additionally, students will develop the skills and aptitudes necessary to obtain employment in these fields, emphasizing the development of characteristics associated with job success.

WBL-109 Exploring Careers: GOV & CRJ (1 cr.) VT

228972MLL0101/16/24-05/11/2412:50PM-04:50PMFMCAC14 Elswick
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
This course will provide guidance in choosing a career goal and preparing for employment in Government and Criminal Justice careers. Emphasis will be placed on identifying interests, abilities, and values, and exploring options for careers. Students will learn how to access labor market information and employment trends. Additionally, students will develop the skills and aptitudes necessary to obtain employment in these fields, emphasizing the development of characteristics associated with job success.

WBL-301 Internship: AFNR (3 cr.) VT

229056MOS0104/01/24-05/11/24TBA OFFMSITE Dieckman
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
229061MOS0204/01/24-05/11/24TBA OFFMSITE Dieckman
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
229063MOS0304/01/24-05/11/24TBA OFFMSITE Mairet
NOTE: This course is offered on-campus.
Offered under the supervision and mentoring of practicing professionals, this course provides students an opportunity to learn in a professional work setting related to their major or career goal in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources. Students will participate in job training, and will gain experience in problem solving, decision making, and specific job duties within a business or organization.