2024SU Online Classes

ACCOUNTING

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

ACC-111 Intro to Accounting (3 cr.) VT

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This course serves as an introduction to the accounting cycle, including the structured systems and records used by small businesses and professional offices. The student will learn fundamental accounting concepts and principles that can be used directly in the workplace or as the foundation for further accounting coursework.

ACC-121 Principles of Accounting I (3 cr.) VT

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An introduction to accounting terminology and concepts, and accepted accounting practices of analyzing, recording, summarizing, presenting, and interpreting business financial transactions of sole proprietorships and partnerships. Significant emphasis is placed upon practice and application.

ACC-142 Financial Accounting (3 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:MAT-053 or minimum math placement scores based on college assessment or BUS-110
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NOTE: The textbook 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.
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NOTE: The textbook 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.
An introduction to the use of accounting in the decision making process. Information will be presented with a bias toward user orientation as opposed to preparer orientation. Course competencies will be developed in the areas of: Identifying the role of accounting in society, basic accounting and business terminology, concepts behind financial information, accepted accounting practices, analysis and interpretation of financial statements of sole proprietorships and corporations.

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

Prerequisite:ACC-142
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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.

ACC-161 Payroll Accounting (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:ACC-111, ACC-121, ACC-142, or consent of instructor.
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This course covers the processes of payroll accounting. Topics include methods of computing compensation, state and federal laws affecting payroll, mandatory and voluntary payroll deductions, methods of keeping payroll records, and preparation of internal and governmental reports.

ACC-221 Cost Accounting (3 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:ACC-146
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This course introduces basic cost accounting concepts and product cost accumulation procedures emphasizing differences between job order, process, and standard costing. Emphasis is placed on managerial accounting activities of controlling costs, cost analysis, and decision making activities.

ACC-332 Computer Account - QuickBooks (2 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:ACC-111, ACC-121, or ACC-142
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In this course students will apply accounting concepts to keep financial records for small service and merchandising companies using the accounting software QuickBooks. Topics will include setting up a company, creating a chart of accounts, recording customer and vendor transactions, processing payroll, printing financial reports, recording adjusting entries and closing the accounting cycle.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE SUPPORT

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

BCA-250 Desktop Publishing (3 cr.) VT

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This course takes the student beyond the basic level computing commands?while gaining knowledge and practice in desktop publishing by integrating both graphics and text. The student will learn advanced features of publishing?software, such as creating and applying styles, macros, and master documents. Decision making skills will be used to complete desktop publishing projects, such as letterheads, business cards, flyers, newsletters, brochures and certificates.

ADV DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

ADI-260 Sect Anatomy for Diag Img (2 cr.) VT

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This course covers the fundamentals of sectional anatomy for the commonly imaged planes of the human body. Units of study include: Cranium and Facial Bones, Brain, Neck, Spine, Thorax, Abdomen, Pelvis, Upper Extremity, and Lower Extremity. Line drawings, Computed Tomography (CT) images, Magnetic Resonance (MR) images, and Ultrasound (US) images?are used to illustrate body parts in the coronal, sagittal, and/or axial planes.

AGRICULTURE (Farm Management/Agribusiness Management)

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

AGA-182 Introduction to Soil Science (3 cr.) VT

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NOTE: The textbook 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 will help student understand soil function, texture, structure, formation, taxonomy, and other properties of soil. The course goals include using the principles and concepts learned to find soil science information, solve soil management problems, and communicate solutions to others.

ANTHROPOLOGY

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

✓ ANT-105 Cultural Anthropology (3 cr.) AS

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NOTE: The textbook 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 a comparative study of culture and social organization and the study of the effect and influence of language. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Cultural/Historical Perspectives Area.

ART

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

✓ ART-101 Art Appreciation (3 cr.) AS

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NOTE: The textbook 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.
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NOTE: The textbook 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 an introduction to the history of paintings, sculpture, and architecture. Emphasis is on the appreciation of well-known works of art in a variety of media. The artist and the creative process are explored. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Arts and Humanities Area.

ART-120 2-D Design (3 cr.) AS

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NOTE: The textbook 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 an introductory design class exploring visual organization, form, content, and creative problem solving in two-dimensional (2-D) pictorial design. Using a variety of art media, students will investigate the definition and expression of design as both a noun and a verb. Students will deepen their understanding of the visual elements as they relate to good design through the creative process.

ART-186 Digital Photography (3 cr.) AS

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NOTE: No textbook is required. The only cost for the class is the Software (Adobe CC Photography Plan $9.95 per month). Camera: Any digital camera, mobile device, or smartphone. A computer with Internet Access is required. Chrome Books and iPads will NOT work.
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NOTE: No textbook is required. The only cost for the class is the Software (Adobe CC Photography Plan $9.95 per month). Camera: Any digital camera, mobile device, or smartphone. A computer with Internet Access is required. Chrome Books and iPads will NOT work.
Digital Photography is designed for the Communications Media majors who focus on the visual arts. It is highly recommended for those who concentrate their studies in video productions and web graphics. The focus of the class is the manipulation of digital images using Adobe146s Photoshop software. Although some basic principles of photography will be discussed, a previous photography course is not a prerequisite for enrollment. Students must be familiar with Microsoft146s Windows operating system software.

ART-203 Art History I (3 cr.) AS

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NOTE: The textbook 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.
Designed to investigate the visual arts from earliest prehistoric times through the Middle Ages and the thinking of the people responsible for creating the art. Emphasis in lecture and class discussion will focus on the worlds visual creative development from the caves of France through the Middle Ages.

ART-204 Art History II (3 cr.) AS

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NOTE: The textbook 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.
Designed to study the significant works of art from the late Gothic period to the present and the thinking of the people responsible for creating the art. Emphasis in lecture and class discussion will focus on the worlds visual imagery throughout time.

AUGMENTED AND VIRTUAL REALITY

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

AVR-102 Foundations of Aug and Virtual (3 cr.) VT

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This course covers the fundamentals of augmented and virtual reality (AVR) with a focus on developing applications. Students will receive hands-on training through a variety of learning modules. They will develop basic concepts in understanding AVR, software and computer basics, best practices in programming using C#, application development with Unity game engine, texturing in Adobe Photoshop, and 3D modeling and animation with Autodesk 3ds Max.

AVR-225 Organic Modeling (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:AVR-215
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This course gives students a hands-on, example-based introduction to digital sculpting. Student will learn how to create both realistic and stylized assets with the industry standard sculpting software.?Students will understand how to block out complex models, use the essential organic modeling tools, sculpt high-detailed creations, and optimize models for game and simulation use.

AVR-230 Advanced Materials (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:AVR-215
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In this course students will explore the advanced techniques to design procedural and organic materials. Students will develop essential research techniques needed for texture artists. Students will use industry standard texturing software to create high quality textures of multiple styles.

BIOLOGY

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

✓ BIO-105 Introductory Biology (4 cr.) AS

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NOTE: 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.
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NOTE: 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 an introduction to the science of?biology for students who are not majoring in?biology or health-related fields. Course topics?include the scientific method, evaluating?scientific literature, basic chemistry, the?structure and function of cells and their?organelles, energy transformations, cellular?reproduction, genetics and inheritance, DNA?applications, evolution, and the classification of?organisms. This course is not intended to replace?or substitute for BIO 114?or BIO 115.

✓ 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.
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NOTE: This course is proctored. This could mean that the instructor uses the online proctoring software and/or requires testing at a physical location such as the Testing Center. If the instructor uses online proctoring software, you will need a working computer with a camera, audio, and reliable internet access. Please check with the instructor of this course for details. This course has an additional charge for embedded content which includes the eText. The Biology Virtual Lab is required for this course.
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NOTE: This course has an additional charge for embedded content which includes the eText. The Biology Virtual Lab is required for this course.
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NOTE: This course is proctored. This could mean that the instructor uses the online proctoring software and/or requires testing at a physical location such as the Testing Center. If the instructor uses online proctoring software, you will need a working computer with a camera, audio, and reliable internet access. Please check with the instructor of this course for details. This course has an additional charge for embedded content which includes the eText. The Biology Virtual Lab is required for this course.
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;
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NOTE: This course is proctored. This could mean that the instructor uses the online proctoring software and/or requires testing at a physical location such as the Testing Center. If the instructor uses online proctoring software, you will need a working computer with a camera, audio, and reliable internet access. Please check with the instructor of this course for details. Students will have access to course materials through Pearson MyLab.? Fees for access to this component are?assessed at the time of registration and students will NOT need to purchase additional textbooks or access codes for access to these materials.
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-125 Plant Biology (4 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:MAT-053 minimum math placement scores based on college assessment.
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NOTE: This course is proctored. This could mean that the instructor uses the online proctoring software and/or requires testing at a physical location such as the Testing Center. If the instructor uses online proctoring software, you will need a working computer with a camera, audio, and reliable internet access. Please check with the instructor of this course for details. The textbook 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 an introduction to the study of?plants, emphasizing structure, function,?reproduction, and diversity. Topics include basic?plant anatomy and physiology and the evolution of?plant diversity.

BIO-151 Nutrition (3 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:MAT-053 or MAT-065
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NOTE: This course is proctored. This could mean that the instructor uses the online proctoring software and/or requires testing at a physical location such as the Testing Center. If the instructor uses online proctoring software, you will need a working computer with a camera, audio, and reliable internet access. Please check with the instructor of this course for details. The textbook 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.
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NOTE: The textbook 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.
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NOTE: The textbook 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 proctored. This could mean that the instructor uses the online proctoring software and/or requires testing at a physical location such as the Testing Center. If the instructor uses online proctoring software, you will need a working computer with a camera, audio, and reliable internet access. Please check with the instructor of this course for details.
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.
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NOTE: Students will have access to course materials through Pearson MyLab.?Fees for access to this component are?assessed at the time of registration and students will NOT need to purchase additional textbooks or access codes for access to these materials. This course is proctored. This could mean that the instructor uses the online proctoring software and/or requires testing at a physical location such as the Testing Center. If the instructor uses online proctoring software, you will need a working computer with a camera, audio, and reliable internet access. Please check with the instructor of this course for details.
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-163 Essen of Anatomy & Physiology (4 cr.) AS

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NOTE: This course is proctored. This could mean that the instructor uses the online proctoring software and/or requires testing at a physical location such as the Testing Center. If the instructor uses online proctoring software, you will need a working computer with a camera, audio, and reliable internet access. Please check with the instructor of this course for details.
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This course covers the fundamentals of human?anatomy and physiology. Units of study include?basic chemistry, cell structure and function,?tissues, and the systems of the body, including?integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous,?sensory, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic,?respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive.

✓ BIO-168 Human Anat and Physiology I (4 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:Complete BIO-114 or 1 yr HS biology within 5 yrs.; Complete CHM-110, 122, 165, 179, or 1 yr HS chemistry within 5 yrs.
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NOTE: This course is proctored. This could mean that the instructor uses the online proctoring software and/or requires testing at a physical location such as the Testing Center. If the instructor uses online proctoring software, you will need a working computer with a camera, audio, and reliable internet access. Please check with the instructor of this course for details.
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NOTE: This course is proctored. This could mean that the instructor uses the online proctoring software and/or requires testing at a physical location such as the Testing Center. If the instructor uses online proctoring software, you will need a working computer with a camera, audio, and reliable internet access. Please check with the instructor of this course for details.
This course is the first in a two semester survey?of the structure and function of the human body.?The study begins at the cellular level and?proceeds through tissue and organ levels within?each of the body systems: integumentary, skeletal,?muscular, nervous, special senses, and endocrine.

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.
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NOTE: This course is proctored. This could mean that the instructor uses the online proctoring software and/or requires testing at a physical location such as the Testing Center. If the instructor uses online proctoring software, you will need a working computer with a camera, audio, and reliable internet access. Please check with the instructor of this course for details.
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NOTE: This course is proctored. This could mean that the instructor uses the online proctoring software and/or requires testing at a physical location such as the Testing Center. If the instructor uses online proctoring software, you will need a working computer with a camera, audio, and reliable internet access. Please check with the instructor of this course for details.
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
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NOTE: This course has an additional charge for embedded content which includes the eText and Mastering Microbiology.
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NOTE: This course has an additional charge for embedded content which includes the eText and Mastering Microbiology.
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.

BUSINESS

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

BUS-102 Introduction to Business (3 cr.) AS

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This course is designed to introduce the student to American contemporary business, its nature and environment. A survey course providing exposure to the social responsibilities of business, management, production, human resources, marketing, finance, quantitative methods, world business law. Recommended to be taken early in business program.

BUS-106 Employment Strategy (2 cr.) VT

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NOTE: TThe textbook 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 allows students to focus on their individual career targets, while developing successful lifetime job search skills and career management tools. Students will also learn job search techniques, such as completing employment applications, preparing letters of application and resumes, and participating in a mock interview.

BUS-161 Human Relations (3 cr.) AS

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NOTE: The textbook 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.
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NOTE: The textbook 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.
Provides a foundation of accepted personal and business behavior in office relationships. Personality characteristics with relation to fellow employees and business Associates are an integral part of the course. Topics include motivation of individuals and groups, contribution to a desirable working atmosphere, adjustment to the job, stress management techniques and other areas of human relations.

BUS-167 Leadership and Professionalism (1 cr.) VT

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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. 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.

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

Prerequisite:BUS-167
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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.

BUS-180 Business Ethics (3 cr.) VT

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NOTE: The textbook 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.
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NOTE: The textbook 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 will introduce students to ethical principles and the application of ethical principles to situations relevant to decision-making in the professional and business world.

BUS-185 Business Law I (3 cr.) VT

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This course provides the student with a basic knowledge of major concepts in business law. Topics may include an introduction to the legal environment (ethics, the workings of the United States Court system and constitutional law); contracts, employer/employee relations, consumer protection, product liability, social media and intellectual property law, torts criminal law and wills.

BUS-210 Business Statistics (3 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:MAT-156
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Through this course students develop an in-depth knowledge of the following statistics principles: frequency distributions, cumulative frequency distributions, relative frequency distributions, histograms, measures of central tendency, measures of dispersion, probability, the Central Limit theorem, confidence interval estimates, methods of sampling, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, correlation analysis, linear and multiple regression analysis, chi-squared test, time series and forecasting, statistical quality control, and statistical decision-making.

BUS-300 Intro to RFID (3 cr.) VT

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Covers Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) concepts and fundamentals, and how emerging electronic product code (EPCglobal) standards are influencing adoption. Content includes RFID capabilities, current applications of RFID in businesses, and practical ways to articulate applications and uses of this technology to potential employers and peers.

FIN-121 Personal Finance (3 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:Complete MAT-053 or minimum math placement scores based on college assessment.
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This course presents to students a general background in personal finance for successful applications in personal financial management such as basic money management, types of insurance, the basics of investing in bonds, stocks, and mutual funds, real estate, and tax strategies.

MKT-110 Principles of Marketing (3 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:At least one business course.
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NOTE: 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.
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NOTE: 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.
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NOTE: 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 a picture of basic marketing principles and practices; focuses upon customer-driven strategies to attract, keep, and grow targeted customers. Concepts covered include: Web selling and diversity issues, along with the global marketplace, branding, pricing, and ethical issues.

MKT-140 Principles of Selling (3 cr.) AS

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NOTE: The textbook 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 presents information regarding careers in selling, sales management, preparation needed for selling and sales presentations. Films and presentations by professional sales personnel will enhance the learning experience.

MKT-150 Principles of Advertising (3 cr.) AS

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NOTE: The textbook 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 explains the economic functions of advertising, its value and use in business. Analysis of consumer motivation, presentation of advertising and the effectiveness of various media is presented. Assignments give practice in effective advertising methods.

MKT-181 Customer Service Strategies (2 cr.) VT

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This course is designed to introduce students to the concepts of customer service and to help them learn the skills and techniques necessary to provide excellent service to the internal and external customers of the organization for which they work. These skills are vital for every job since identifying and satisfying customer needs is an essential part of every business organization.

CANCER INFORMATION MGT

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

CIM-200 Registry Org & Operations (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C- in CSC-116 and BIO-173.
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This course provides an overview of the regulatory requirements for an approved cancer program. Emphasis will be given to the requirements outlined by the Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons (ACoS), data standards set by the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR), data standards set by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in its Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) program, data standards set by the World Health Organization (WHO) and other organizations. Legal, ethical and confidentiality issues in both the internal and external settings will be addressed. Students will obtain an overview of the relationships between a registry and other departments within a facility. Basic daily operational tasks, reference resources and computer hardware and software needs will be introduced.

CIM-215 Abstracting Prin & Practices I (2 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C- in CIM-200, CIM-205, CIM-210, and CIM-230.
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This course is an introduction?to the principles of cancer registry abstracting. Identification and selection of appropriate clinical information from medical records in a manner consistent with cancer registry regulatory core data item requirements will be emphasized. Recording accurate coding and?staging of site-specific cancer information and use of CNExT cancer registry software from C/NET Solutions will be introduced.

CIM-250 Cancer Stats & Epidemiology (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C- in BIO-173, CSC-110, HSC-113, and HSC-137.
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This course will introduce the student to cancer statistics, principles of epidemiology, cancer surveillance, annual report preparation, presentation of cancer data and special studies. Use of cancer statistical data for marketing and strategic planning will also be studied.

CIM-261 CIM Seminar (2 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:CIM-215, CIM-220, CIM-250, and HIT-312.
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This course provides a comprehensive discussion of all topics common to the cancer registry profession. Emphasis is placed on application of professional competencies, job search tools and preparation for the certification exam.

CIM-271 CIM Capstone (6 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:Completion of all previous CIM courses.
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This course will provide students with hands-on experience in all aspects of registry organization and operation. A total of 160 hours under the supervision of a Cancer Tumor Registrar (CTR) will be spent by the student abstracting and experiencing all the tasks of a full-time cancer registrar. Students must have student health forms completed and on file.

CHEMISTRY

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CHM-110 Intro to Chemistry (3 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:Complete MAT-053 or minimum math placement score based on college assessment.
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NOTE: This course requires students to purchase a Lab Kit in addition to the textbook. Contact the EICC bookstore for details.
This course is designed for the student with no high school chemistry background. It is a study of chemistry in our lives and chemical principles preparatory to CHM 122?Introduction to General Chemistry or CHM 132?Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry or CHM 165?or CHM 166?General Chemistry I. This course is an introduction to the composition and properties of matter, bond types, acids and bases, pH, and a description of the major branches of chemistry. This course does not meet the lab science requirement for graduation.

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

Prerequisite:A grade C or higher in MAT-053 or equivelant
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NOTE: This course requires students to purchase a Lab Kit in addition to the textbook. Contact the EICC bookstore for details.
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NOTE: This course requires students to purchase a Lab Kit in addition to the textbook. Contact the EICC bookstore for details.
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.

CHM-132 Intro to Organic and Biochem (4 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:Complete CHM-122
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NOTE: This course requires students to purchase a Lab Kit in addition to the textbook. Contact the EICC bookstore for details.
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NOTE: This course requires students to purchase a Lab Kit in addition to the textbook. Contact the EICC bookstore for details.
This course is a continuation of CHM 122.?Aliphatic and aromatic compounds, their chemistry,?and uses in consumer products will be discussed.?Example compounds include polymers, drugs, and?foods. Attention is also given to biologically?important compounds: proteins, nucleic acids,?carbohydrates, and lipids, and the chemistry of?these molecules in the living organism.

✓ CHM-166 General Chemistry I (5 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:Complete CHM-110, CHM-122 or high school chemistry AND MAT-067 or minimum math placement score based on college assessment or consent of instructor
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NOTE: This course requires students to purchase a Lab Kit.
This is the first course in a sequence of two?general chemistry courses for students in pre-med,?pre-chiro, pre-vet, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy,?pre-engineering, other physical or biological?sciences, or liberal arts. Topics include?dimensional analysis, calculation methods,?stoichiometry, gases, atomic structure and?periodicity, solutions, chemical bonding, and?thermochemistry. The five credit-hour course also?covers crystal structures and treats the topics?listed in greater detail.

CHM-176 General Chemistry II (5 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:Complete CHM-165 or CHM-166
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This?course is the second in a sequence of two?general chemistry courses for students in pre-med,?pre-chiro, pre-vet, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy,?pre-engineering, other physical or biological?sciences, or liberal arts. Topics include?kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base, ionic?equilibria, intermolecular forces, thermodynamics,?electrochemistry, organic chemistry, descriptive?chemistry and nuclear chemistry.

COMMUNICATION

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COM-140 Intro to Mass Media (3 cr.) AS

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NOTE: The textbook 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 an introduction to the history, evolution, and relationships of the media and their effects on our society. It examines print, electronic, and social media as well as ethics, advertising, and public relations. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Arts and Humanities Area.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

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

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NOTE: A subscription to Cengage Unlimited is required for this course. EICC students will need to purchase Cengage Unlimited (digital access) from the college bookstore. MacBook and other Apple systems are not compatible.
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NOTE: A subscription to Cengage Unlimited is required for this course. EICC students will need to purchase Cengage Unlimited (digital access) from the college bookstore. MacBook and other Apple systems are not compatible.
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NOTE: A subscription to Cengage Unlimited is required for this course. EICC students will need to purchase Cengage Unlimited (digital access) from the college bookstore. MacBook and other Apple systems are not compatible.
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.

CSC-116 Information Computing (3 cr.) AS

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This course presents the basic concepts of Information Systems (IS) and computer literacy. The course incorporates theory as well as hands-on practice, which focuses on spreadsheets and database management systems (DBMS).? This course satisfies a general education requirement for Computer Skills.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

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CRJ-100 Introduction to Criminal Just (3 cr.) AS

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This course is an introduction to the Criminal Justice system: police, courts, and corrections. It will explore?the role of the Criminal Justice system in society and recommendations for reform. Career opportunities within Criminal Justice will be introduced and explored.

CRJ-118 Law Enforcement (3 cr.) AS

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NOTE: The textbook 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 a survey course about the historical development of law enforcement, the functions of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, police subculture, the function of patrol, and other issues important to the field of policing. The use of police authority, police discretion, police violence, and police corruption will be introduced.

CRJ-201 Juvenile Delinquency (3 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:SOC-110
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This course introduces the causes of juvenile delinquency and the modification of such behavior by corrective institutions and individual therapy. Emphasis is placed on the study of the development of individual personality through inter-family relationships and antisocial aggressive acts from early abnormal family and social situations. This course is cross listed as SOC-230.

DENTAL ASSISTING

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DEA-593 Dental Assisting Seminar I (1 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C in DEA-254, DEA-295, DEA-302, DEA-405, and DEA-512.
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This course provides the opportunity to discuss clinical experiences. It will emphasize leadership, management, clinical decision-making, judgment skills, and professional values to facilitate the transition of the student to a professional dental assistant. This course will also provide the opportunity for the application of critical thinking skills in the care of a diverse patient population in the dental setting.

DEA-594 Dental Assisting Seminar II (1 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C in DEA-110, DEA-255, DEA-515, DEA-575, DEA-593, SPC-222.
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This course provides the opportunity to discuss clinical experiences and prepare students to sit for the Iowa Dental Board Registration exams and the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) exam. This course also provides students the opportunity to further develop a professional growth plan.

DEA-701 Dental Office Procedures (1 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C in DEA-110, DEA-255, DEA-515, DEA-575, DEA-593, and SPC-222.
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This course examines the legal and ethical aspects of the dental practice. Managerial aspects of the dental practice will also be discussed.

DRAMA

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✓ DRA-101 Intro to Theatre (3 cr.) AS

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NOTE: The textbook 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 a survey of the elements of theatre. The course covers units on audience/performer relationships, dramatic forms, dramatic literature, history of the theatre, dramatic theory and criticism, and technical theatre. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Arts and Humanities Area.

✓ DRA-110 Intro to Film (3 cr.) AS

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NOTE: The textbook 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.
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NOTE: The textbook 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 to introduce the student to the historical, evolutionary, philosophic, artistic, and economic aspects of motion pictures and the filmmaking industry. Students will have the opportunity to examine the various genres of the movie industry such as: drama, film noir, western, fantasy, documentary, romantic comedy, horror, musicals, and silent film. Utilizing film excerpts and entire movies as tools, students will hone skills in film analysis, beginning with recognition of theme and critically viewing productions in terms of such elements as: fictional elements, editing, cinematography, visual design, photography, special effects, sound, acting, music, and directing. Progressively, students will observe similarities and distinctions in film and literature and relate philosophical, historical, and cultural theories and events to the industry. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Arts and Humanities Area. May be counted as either Humanities or Fine Arts, but not both.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

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ECE-103 Intro to Early Childhood Edu (3 cr.) VT

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This course gives students a historical and philosophical foundation of the field of early childhood education, includes an overview of assessment and trends that influence best practices, explores careers in the field, and addresses influences of families and diversity.

ECE-133 Child Health, Safety, and Nutr (3 cr.) VT

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This course focuses on evidence-based concepts in the field of health, safety and nutrition and their relationship to the growth and development of the young child ages birth to eight years. It blends current theory with problem-solving, practical applications, and assessments. It includes the collaboration with families and assesses the role of culture, language, and ability on health, safety, and nutrition decisions in early childhood settings.

ECE-158 Early Childhood Curriculum I (3 cr.) VT

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This course focuses on the development, implementation, and assessment of appropriate environments and curricula for young children ages 3-8. Students prepare to utilize evidence-based, developmentally appropriate practices in a context of family, culture, language, and abilities. Emphasis is on understanding childrens developmental stages and developing appropriate learning opportunities, interactions, and environments to support each child in the following areas: dramatic play, art, music, and fine and gross motor play.

ECE-170 Child Growth & Development (3 cr.) VT

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This course reviews typical and atypical development of children from conception to adolescence in all developmental domains. It examines interactions between child, family, and society within a variety of community and cultural contexts and how each impacts the developing child. It examines theories and evidence-based practices associated with understanding and supporting young children.

ECE-221 Infant/Toddler Care & Edu (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:ECE-103, ECE-133, and ECE-193.
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This course focuses on care, education, and assessment of children from birth to thirty-six months. Prepares students to utilize developmentally appropriate evidence-based practices including responsive caregiving, routines as curriculum, collaborative relationships with culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse children and families, and a focus on the whole child in inclusive settings.

ECE-243 Early Childhood Guidance (3 cr.) VT

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NOTE: The textbook 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 focuses on developmentally appropriate, evidence-based approaches and positive guidance strategies for supporting the development of all children. Emphasis is on supportive interactions and developmentally appropriate environments. The student will learn to use assessment to analyze and guide behaviors. In this course, students study the impact of family and each childs culture, language, and ability on child guidance.

ECONOMICS

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

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NOTE: The textbook 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 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

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NOTE: The textbook 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.
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NOTE: The textbook 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 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

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EDU-220 Human Rel for Classroom Teach (3 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:Take ECE-103
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NOTE: The textbook 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 focuses on the changing and multi-faceted diversity seen in todays classrooms and communities in the United States. Students will examine their own understanding of the scope of this diversity and be able to see how this diversity can enrich the classroom experience for teachers and students. The course will also show future teachers how to bridge their personal views and knowledge of diversity into actual teaching strategies in order to have a culturally relevant and responsive classroom where every student can thrive.

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

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NOTE: The textbook 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.
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NOTE: The textbook 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 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.

EDU-245 Exceptional Learner (3 cr.) AS

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This course is an introductory course designed to provide the student with an overview of the field of special education and the policies and programs established for the education of students with various learning abilities. It includes an analysis of characteristics of persons with disabilities, behavior disorders, talented and gifted students, persons with mental health disabilities, and those who have physiological disorders such as asthma. This course is required for teacher licensure in Iowa. Students will complete 25 clock hours in a K-12 Special Education Setting.

EDU-255 Technology in the Classroom (3 cr.) AS

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This course prepares students to facilitate?learning in a technology-rich environment by using?a variety of digital tools and internet resources.?Educational software and hardware, along with best?practices in the use of tools and technologies in?the classroom, will be discussed. Students will?focus on the effective use of technology in?learning environments, with special attention to?instructional practice, assessment development,?and student engagement. Students will discover,?explore, evaluate, and implement the use of?technology resources focusing on current trends in?the classroom. Students will develop a?professional digital portfolio designed to?showcase personal technology and educational?skills, as well as their reflections on effective?teaching.

ENGLISH

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

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

Prerequisite:Enroll in ENG-105 or ENG-107 as a Co-requisite course.
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NOTE: Students registering for ENG-095-DER81 ALP Writing MUST also register for ENG-105-DER81 (230455). ENG 095 and ENG 105 are not self-paced classes; college-level reading and writing assignments will be due several times per week throughout the eight-week term. Students must have time to participate in both classes. Students are advised not to be enrolled in other college courses while taking both ENG 095 and ENG 105 during the summer.
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NOTE: Students registering for ENG-095-DER82 ALP Writing MUST also register for ENG-105-DER84 (231935). ENG 095 and ENG 105 are not self-paced classes; college-level reading and writing assignments will be due several times per week throughout the eight-week term. Students must have time to participate in both classes. Students are advised not to be enrolled in other college courses while taking both ENG 095 and ENG 105 during the summer.
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.
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NOTE: Students registering for ENG-105-DER81 Composition 1 MUST also register for ENG-095-DER81 (230447). ENG 095 and ENG 105 are not self-paced classes; college-level reading and writing assignments will be due several times per week throughout the eight-week term. Students must have time to participate in both classes. Students are advised not to be enrolled in other college courses while taking both ENG 095 and ENG 105 during the summer.
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NOTE: Students registering for ENG-105-DER84 Composition I, MUST also register for ENG-095-DER82 (231934). ENG 095 and ENG 105 are not self-paced classes; college-level reading and writing assignments will be due several times per week throughout the eight-week term. Students must have time to participate in both classes. Students are advised not to be enrolled in other college courses while taking both ENG 095 and ENG 105 during the summer.
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NOTE: 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.
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NOTE: 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.
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
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NOTE: The textbook 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.
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NOTE: The textbook 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.
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.

ENG-107 Comp I: Technical Writing (3 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:Complete ENG-095 or minimum English placement score based on college assessment.
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NOTE: The textbook 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 is a writing course designed to prepare students for the types of communication essential to the working world. Through practical application, students will gain confidence in their writing abilities and improve their proficiency in critical reading, problem-solving, communication, and collaborative work. This course is an alternative to ENG 105?Composition I and is recommended for students in technical, business, and science programs. Students will create individual presentation(s) and collaborative presentation(s). 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-221 Creative Writing (3 cr.) AS

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NOTE: The textbook 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.
Advanced writing workshop designed for the student who likes to write. Emphasis is placed on self-expression, audience reaction, craftsmanship and the importance of meeting deadlines. Assignments will range from short sketches and poems to full-length short stories and essays. The learning experience is enhanced through class discussion and critical analysis of individual works.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

✓ ENV-111 Environmental Science (4 cr.) AS

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NOTE: The textbook 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.
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NOTE: The textbook 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 common environmental problems will?be surveyed, with discussion as to their possible?causes, consequences, and remedies. An emphasis?will be placed on objective analyses of issues and?arguments related to environmental concerns.

✓ ENV-145 Conservation Biology (4 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:Complete ENV-111
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NOTE: The textbook 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 examines the ecological principles?used in the preservation of biological diversity.?Some topics explored are: population dynamics,?conservation genetics, island biogeography,?mathematical modeling of ecological systems,?disturbance ecology, Geographic Information?Systems (GIS), reserve theory and wildlife?corridors. Laboratories will involve fieldwork,?data analysis, computer work and research.

FRENCH

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

✓ FLF-141 Elementary French I (4 cr.) AS

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NOTE: The textbook 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 is a foundation course which covers the?fundamentals of French language and culture. The?course is designed for the student with no?knowledge of the language. The communication?skills of reading, writing and speaking will be?developed to aid the student in oral proficiency.?Each unit will deal with specific aspects of?French culture.

✓ FLF-142 Elementary French II (4 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:Complete FLF-141
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NOTE: The textbook 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 the student who has?some knowledge of French language and culture.?Oral communication is stressed with further?emphasis on grammar and selected readings in?history, literature and culture of France.

GEOGRAPHY

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

✓ GEO-121 World Regional Geography (3 cr.) AS

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A survey course of basic geographical knowledge. Students will be introduced to geographical principles and concepts thus providing them with the tools to study both physical and human geography. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Cultural/Historical Perspectives Area.

GLOBAL STUDIES

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

✓ GLS-100 Contemporary World Issues (3 cr.) AS

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This course is an interdisciplinary approach to the study of issues affecting life in the modern world. It identifies topical areas to study as background to major contemporary issues. Typical areas of discussion will be ecology, world economy, resource utilization, and comparative cultures among others. Instruction will be primarily discussion oriented and will utilize guest lectures, outside reading and projects, and limited lecture. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Cultural/Historical Perspectives Area.

HEALTH

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

HSC-113 Medical Terminology (2 cr.) VT

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This course will teach students about the body?systems approach to learning medical language.?Word parts are used to build, analyze, define, and?spell medical terms. Structural, directional,?disease and disorder, surgical, and diagnostic?terms, pronunciations, and abbreviations are?included.

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

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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.

HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

HIT-121 Pharmacology (2 cr.) VT

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This course provides the student with an introduction to common drugs and drug therapies as they relate to the field of health information technology. It includes accurate identification of drug name, spelling, and indications for usage. This course replaces HIT-120.

HIT-170 Principles of Human Disease (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:HSC-113; BIO-163 or BIO-168
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This course will introduce Cancer Information Management (CIM) and Health Information Management (HIM) students to the principles of human disease. This course will also introduce students to therapies for management of pain, diagnostic methods, testing, and procedures.

HIT-355 PPE I (2 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C- HIT-200, HIT-205, and HIT-265
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This course provides supervised clinical experience in health care settings. Clinic sites will be secured by the Health Information Technology (HIT)?Healthcare Site Coordinator. Sites will be chosen based on proximity to students and availability of HIT-trained, on-site supervisor(s). Emphasis will be placed on practical application of basic concepts in the health care setting. In addition, this course provides an online learning experience simulating a health information management department through the use of virtual Electroinc Health Record (EHR) activities. Upon completion, students should be able to apply basic health information management theory to health care facility practices. This course may be repeated twice for additional credit. This course replaces HIT-596.

HIT-515 Revenue Cycle Management (2 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C- in HIT-355, HIT-415, HIT-451, and HIT-485.
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This course will cover?the revenue cycle processes, determination of?the diagnosis, procedure?coding, and groupings for reimbursement.? Students will evaluate the compliance with regulatory requirements and reimbursement methodologies.? Students will also learn to understand the reporting processes that are completed in the revenue cycle process.?

HIT-555 PPE II (2 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C- in HIT-355, HIT-422, and HIT-485; HIT-505, HIT-515, HIT-525, and HIT-535
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This course provides supervised clinical experience in health care settings. Clinic sites will be secured for students by the HIT Healthcare Site Coordinator. Sites will be chosen based on proximity to student and availability of HIT-trained, on-site supervisor(s). Emphasis will be placed on practical application of advanced concepts in the health care setting. In addition, this course provides an online learning experience simulating a health information management department through the use of virtual EHR activities. Upon completion, students should be able to apply advanced health information management theory to health care facility practices. This course replaces HIT-598

HIT-590 Career Seminar (1 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:HIT-555
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This course is a capstone course designed to provide a comprehensive review of professional health information management competencies, preparation for Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification exam, preparations for professional resume and job search/job interview skills and tools. This course replaces HIT-946

HISTORY

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

✓ HIS-117 W Civ I: Ancient and Medieval (3 cr.) AS

 05/28/24-07/21/24TBA ONLN 
NOTE: The textbook 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.
A survey course in Western Civilization from ancient history into the age of absolutism. The civilization components of religion, philosophy, literature, art, architecture and science are integrated into the political and social history of Europe, from our Mesopotamian and Egyptian origins to about 1450. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Cultural/Historical Perspectives Area.

✓ HIS-118 W Civ II: Early Modern (3 cr.) AS

 05/28/24-07/21/24TBA ONLN 
NOTE: TThe textbook 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 is a survey course in Western Civilization from the Renaissance through the Age of Democratic Revolutions. The civilizational components of religion, philosophy, literature, art, science, and architecture are integrated into the political and social history of Europe, from about 1450 to the end of the eighteenth century. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Cultural/Historical Perspectives Area.

✓ HIS-119 W Civ III: The Modern Period (3 cr.) AS

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NOTE: The textbook 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 is a survey course in Western Civilization in the Modern Age, from the Age of Democratic Revolutions through the present day. The civilizational components of religion, philosophy, literature, art, science, and architecture are integrated into the political and social history of Europe and its impact on the modern world. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Cultural/Historical Perspectives Area.

✓ HIS-151 U.S. History to 1877 (3 cr.) AS

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The study of political, cultural, social and economic developments in North American colonies and the United States from discovery through Reconstruction. Historical perspective and critical analysis are emphasized. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Cultural/Historical Perspectives Area.

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

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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.

✓ HIS-211 Modern Asian History (3 cr.) AS

 05/28/24-07/21/24TBA ONLN 
Designed to assist the student in analyzing developments in the modern history of China, India and Japan. Emphasis is placed on the historical changes and continuity in the three major cultures of Asia including the impact of the West and methods of modernization. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Cultural/Historical Perspectives Area.

HIS-224 Nazi Germany (3 cr.) AS

 05/28/24-07/21/24TBA ONLN 
This course is a survey of the origins and development of the National Socialist German Workers Party (NSDAP), the foreign policies of Adolph Hitler which led to WW II, and the implementation of the Holocaust.

✓ HIS-231 Contemporary World Affairs (3 cr.) AS

 05/28/24-07/21/24TBA ONLN 
This course is designed to be a study of current events viewed in their historical context. Emphasis is placed on global politics, domestic issues, and cultural developments. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Cultural/Historical Perspectives Area.

HUMANITIES

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

HUM-105 Working in America (3 cr.) AS

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NOTE: The textbook 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 is a humanities course which has as its theme the interplay of work and the individual. It focuses on technological society and how the humanities can interpret and reflect upon that society. On the one hand, the course recognizes that scientific and technological literacy remains an essential aspect of what it means to be an educated person in the twenty-first century. On the other hand, the course acknowledges that, regardless of culture, race, gender, age, and other factors, there are basic human characteristics of responding to new situations. It focuses on the idea that the shared experiences of living in a body, having the conscious awareness that we do, being able to communicate that knowledge and share the experience of life with others-and knowing that bodies dont live forever are the same simply by virtue of our being born human.

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

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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.

✓ HUM-183 Living With Space Time & Tech (3 cr.) AS

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This course will explore human values and individual beliefs within a constantly changing environment, community relationships, technological networks, the ethical dimensions of work and a meaningful personal life-style. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Arts and Humanities Area.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

CIS-121 Intro to Programming Logic (3 cr.) VT

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This course introduces students to basic computer programming ideas and foundational principles such as problem decomposition and step-wise refinement. The course explores problem solving using well-developed programming logic derived with pseudo code, flow charts, and related techniques. The course focuses on translating student developed solutions into simple programs for testing using an instructor-selected, high-level programming, or scripting language.

CIS-171 Java (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:CIS-121
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This course provides an introduction to Object-Oriented Programming. Students will learn how to create classes, objects, and applications using the Java language. Topics also include the language fundamentals, the Java language API (Application Programming Interface API).

CIS-189 Python (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:NET-303
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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.

CIS-210 Web Development I (3 cr.) VT

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This course will teach students how to evaluate, design, construct, and maintain web pages and websites. Topics include: HyperText Markup Language (HTML5), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS3), JavaScript,?graphics, and animation.

CIS-750 Project Management (3 cr.) VT

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This course is designed to provide students exposure to project management and its importance to improving success in information technology projects. Topics addressed in the course will include triple constraints of project management, project life cycle, cost estimates, value management, and motivation theory, and team building. Tools and techniques important to project management will also be presented, including project selection methods, work breakdowns, network diagrams, critical path analysis, and scheduling. Students will have the opportunity to utilize software to help plan and manage an information technology project.

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

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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.

NET-303 Windows Workstation Op Syst (3 cr.) VT

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This course will prepare students to use and support Windows Operating Systems (OS) in a business setting. Topics include installation, administration of resources, troubleshooting, networking, optimization, virtualization, and security.

NET-420 Introduction to Linux OS (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:NET-303
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This course will teach students how to become proficient with using a Linux Operating System. It does not assume any prior knowledge of Linux and is geared toward those interested in systems administration as well as those who will use or develop programs for Linux systems. The course provides comprehensive coverage of topics related to Linux certification, including Linux distributions, installation, administration, X-Windows, cloud technologies, networking, and security. This course also prepares the student for the CompTIA Linux+ Certification.

NET-947 Seminar (1 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:NET-298 or CIS-280
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This course will provide opportunities for students to learn employment-seeking techniques including developing cover letters and resumes, completing employment applications, and preparing for employment interviews. Employment expectations and protocols will be discussed.

INTERPRETER TRAINING

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

ITP-141 Eng Vocab-Grammar/Intrprtrs (4 cr.) VT

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This course focuses on developing and expanding student competence in vocabulary comprehension and grammatical aspects of English. Coursework assists students in the improvement of their cognitive processing of English to prepare students for interpreting tasks.

LITERATURE

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

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

Prerequisite:ENG-105 or ENG-107
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NOTE: The textbook 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 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.

✓ LIT-111 American Lit Since Mid-1800's (3 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:ENG-105 or ENG-107
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This course introduces literary works in four genres (the short story, poetry, drama, and the novel) by American authors from 1865 to the present, with a focus on themes and formal characteristics that define American literature. Emphasis is on learning the basic elements of each genre and applying those elements as tools of literary interpretation through critical reading and writing. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Arts and Humanities Area.

LIT-130 African American Literature (3 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:ENG-105 or ENG-107
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This course is a survey of African American literature beginning in the 18th century and continuing into the present. Genres will include the short story, poetry, the novel, and drama. Emphasis is placed on formal, thematic, historical, cultural, and critical elements of African American literature, as well as the relationship between African American literature and the human condition. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Arts and Humanities Area.

LIT-180 Mythology (3 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:ENG-105 or ENG-107
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This course emphasizes the historical development and the craft of mythology through the study of major, representative works from ancient to modern day. Students will explore how mythology contributes to an understanding of the world and universe, and critically examine its pertinence to contemporary society.

MANAGEMENT

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

MGT-101 Principles of Management (3 cr.) AS

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NOTE: The textbook 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 to explain the history and development of management theory and practice. Behavioral and scientific schools of management philosophy are examined. Components of organizations and how they must be integrated at all levels in an organization in order to produce an effective system are presented.

MGT-110 Small Business Management (3 cr.) AS

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This course blends entrepreneurial dreams with exploration of the range of business functions necessary to operate a small business, such as marketing and financial management, and business planning. Students will sharpen their problem-solving skills through a variety of experiential exercises, classroom discussion, and the completion of a partial business plan by courses end.

MGT-130 Principles of Supervision (3 cr.) AS

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NOTE: The textbook 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 places emphasis on the managerial directing functions, including the necessary supervisory qualities, duties and responsibilities. Attention is also given to contemporary supervisory approaches to supervision; the supervisors relationship to the total management environment; self-management; and the supervisors relationship to the individual employee and the work group.

MGT-151 Management Communications I (3 cr.) VT

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This course prepares students for the types of written communication essential to management and supervision success.

MGT-269 Intro Inventory Mgmt (3 cr.) VT

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Focuses on the role of inventory management in the supply chain. Students will be exposed to the concepts, principles, problems and procedures of inventory management. The crucial role of inventory and materials management in the efficiency, competitiveness and profitability of a business will be examined. The importance of inventory management, material requirements planning, and "just-in-time" systems will also be emphasized.

MANUFACTURING

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

MFG-106 Workplace Safety (3 cr.) VT

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NOTE: No book. Need OSHA Code purchased through the SCC Bookstore.
This course introduces students to the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces. Students successfully completing this course will be eligible to test for the OSHA-10 Card for General Industry.

MFG-190 Metallurgy (2 cr.) VT

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This course teaches students the basic theory of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. In addition, this course focuses on how metals differ in terms of hardness, brittleness, durability, resistance to corrosion, machinability, and weldability.

MFG-505 Lean Manufacturing (1 cr.) VT

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This course covers the principles and techniques of lean manufacturing. Topics include lean principles, value stream mapping, total productive maintenance, manufacturing cells, office cells, setup reduction, pull systems and continuous improvement.

MATHEMATICS

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

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

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NOTE: This course is proctored. This could mean that the instructor uses the online proctoring software and/or requires testing at a physical location such as the Testing Center. If the instructor uses online proctoring software, you will need a working computer with a camera, audio, and reliable internet access. Please check with the instructor of this course for details.
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.
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NOTE: This course is proctored. This could mean that the instructor uses the online proctoring software and/or requires testing at a physical location such as the Testing Center. If the instructor uses online proctoring software, you will need a working computer with a camera, audio, and reliable internet access. Please check with the instructor of this course for details.
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.
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NOTE: This course is proctored. This could mean that the instructor uses the online proctoring software and/or requires testing at a physical location such as the Testing Center. If the instructor uses online proctoring software, you will need a working computer with a camera, audio, and reliable internet access. Please check with the instructor of this course for details.
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-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.
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NOTE: Students will have access to course materials through Pearson MyMathLab. Fees for access to this component are assessed at the time of registration and students will NOT need to purchase additional textbooks or access codes for access to these materials. (Digital Content & eBook Course)
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.
 05/28/24-07/21/24TBA ONLN 
NOTE: Students will have access to course materials through Pearson MyMathLab. Fees for access to this component are assessed at the time of registration and students will NOT need to purchase additional textbooks or access codes for access to these materials. (Digital Content & eBook Course) This course is proctored. This could mean that the instructor uses the online proctoring software and/or requires testing at a physical location such as the Testing Center. If the instructor uses online proctoring software, you will need a working computer with a camera, audio, and reliable internet access. Please check with the instructor of this course for details.
 06/10/24-08/04/24TBA ONLN 
NOTE: Students will have access to course materials through Pearson MyMathLab. Fees for access to this component are assessed at the time of registration and students will NOT need to purchase additional textbooks or access codes for access to these materials. (Digital Content & eBook Course) This course is proctored. This could mean that the instructor uses the online proctoring software and/or requires testing at a physical location such as the Testing Center. If the instructor uses online proctoring software, you will need a working computer with a camera, audio, and reliable internet access. Please check with the instructor of this course for details.
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NOTE: Students will have access to course materials through Pearson MyMathLab. Fees for access to this component are assessed at the time of registration and students will NOT need to purchase additional textbooks or access codes for access to these materials. (Digital Content & eBook Course)
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-117 Math for Elementary Teachers (3 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.
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NOTE: The textbook 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 elementary education majors. Topics in this course include mathematical reasoning, logic, sets, number theory, integers, fractions and rational numbers, decimals, percents, statistics, measurement, and transformations. This course satisfies a General Education requirement for elementary education majors only. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Mathematics Area for Elementary Education majors only.

✓ 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.
 05/28/24-07/21/24TBA ONLN 
NOTE: Students will have access to course materials through Pearson MyMathLab. Fees for access to this component are assessed at the time of registration and students will NOT need to purchase additional textbooks or access codes for access to these materials. (Digital Content & eBook Course) This course is proctored. This could mean that the instructor uses the online proctoring software and/or requires testing at a physical location such as the Testing Center. If the instructor uses online proctoring software, you will need a working computer with a camera, audio, and reliable internet access. Please check with the instructor of this course for details.
 06/10/24-08/04/24TBA ONLN 
NOTE: Students will have access to course materials through Pearson MyMathLab. Fees for access to this component are assessed at the time of registration and students will NOT need to purchase additional textbooks or access codes for access to these materials. (Digital Content & eBook Course) This course is proctored. This could mean that the instructor uses the online proctoring software and/or requires testing at a physical location such as the Testing Center. If the instructor uses online proctoring software, you will need a working computer with a camera, audio, and reliable internet access. Please check with the instructor of this course for details.
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-128 PreCalculus (4 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:Complete MAT-121 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.
 05/28/24-07/21/24TBA ONLN 
NOTE: This course is proctored. This could mean that the instructor uses the online proctoring software and/or requires testing at a physical location such as the Testing Center. If the instructor uses online proctoring software, you will need a working computer with a camera, audio, and reliable internet access. Please check with the instructor of this course for details.
This course is intended to prepare students for?calculus or advanced science courses. The course?covers logarithms and exponential functions,?trigonometric functions, complex numbers, analytic?geometry, and topics in the theory of equations.

✓ MAT-140 Finite Mathematics (3 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.
 05/28/24-07/21/24TBA ONLN 
NOTE: Students will have access to course materials through Pearson MyMathLab. Fees for access to this component are assessed at the time of registration and students will NOT need to purchase additional textbooks or access codes for access to these materials. (Digital Content & eBook Course)
This course is designed for students studying?business and some of the social and life sciences.?Topics covered in this course include sets,?functions, finance, matrices, systems of linear?equations, linear programming, exponential and?logarithmic functions, and sequences and series. A?graphing calculator is required.

✓ 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.
 05/28/24-07/21/24TBA ONLN 
NOTE: Students will have access to course materials through Pearson MyMathLab. Fees for access to this component are assessed at the time of registration and students will NOT need to purchase additional textbooks or access codes for access to these materials. (Digital Content & eBook Course)
 05/28/24-07/21/24TBA ONLN 
NOTE: The textbook 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 proctored. This could mean that the instructor uses the online proctoring software and/or requires testing at a physical location such as the Testing Center. If the instructor uses online proctoring software, you will need a working computer with a camera, audio, and reliable internet access. Please check with the instructor of this course for details.
 06/10/24-08/04/24TBA ONLN 
NOTE: Students will have access to course materials through Pearson MyMathLab. Fees for access to this component are assessed at the time of registration and students will NOT need to purchase additional textbooks or access codes for access to these materials. (Digital Content & eBook Course)
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-165 Business Calculus (3 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:Complete MAT-121 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.
 05/28/24-07/21/24TBA ONLN 
NOTE: This course is proctored. This could mean that the instructor uses the online proctoring software and/or requires testing at a physical location such as the Testing Center. If the instructor uses online proctoring software, you will need a working computer with a camera, audio, and reliable internet access. Please check with the instructor of this course for details. The textbook 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 in business,?social sciences, or life sciences. Topics include?limits; derivatives; applications of the?derivative related to business, social science,?and the life sciences; integration; and?applications of the integral related to business,?social science, and the life sciences. A graphing?calculator is required.

✓ MAT-210 Calculus I (4 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:Complete MAT-128 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.
 05/28/24-07/21/24TBA ONLN 
NOTE: This course is proctored. This could mean that the instructor uses the online proctoring software and/or requires testing at a physical location such as the Testing Center. If the instructor uses online proctoring software, you will need a working computer with a camera, audio, and reliable internet access. Please check with the instructor of this course for details.
 06/10/24-08/04/24TBA ONLN 
NOTE: This course is proctored. This could mean that the instructor uses the online proctoring software and/or requires testing at a physical location such as the Testing Center. If the instructor uses online proctoring software, you will need a working computer with a camera, audio, and reliable internet access. Please check with the instructor of this course for details.
This course is the first in a three-part calculus?series designed to provide science, math,?engineering, or computer science students with a?foundation in calculus and analytical geometry.?Topics for this course include analytical?geometry, limits, differentiation, applications of?the derivative, integration, and applications of?the integral. A graphing calculator is required.

MAT-216 Calculus II (4 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:Complete MAT-210 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.
 05/28/24-07/21/24TBA ONLN 
NOTE: This course is proctored. This could mean that the instructor uses the online proctoring software and/or requires testing at a physical location such as the Testing Center. If the instructor uses online proctoring software, you will need a working computer with a camera, audio, and reliable internet access. Please check with the instructor of this course for details.
This course is the second in a three-part calculus?series. It is a continuation of topics taught in ?MAT 210 - Calculus I. Topics include applications?of the definite integral, differentiation and?integration of inverse trigonometric and?hyperbolic functions, methods of integration,?improper integrals, infinite sequences and series,?parametric equations, polar coordinate equations,?and conic sections. A graphing calculator is?required.

MAT-219 Calculus III (4 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:Complete MAT-216 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.
 05/28/24-07/21/24TBA ONLN 
NOTE: This course is proctored. This could mean that the instructor uses the online proctoring software and/or requires testing at a physical location such as the Testing Center. If the instructor uses online proctoring software, you will need a working computer with a camera, audio, and reliable internet access. Please check with the instructor of this course for details.
This course is the final course in a three-part?calculus series and is a continuation of the?topics taught in MAT 216?Calculus II. Topics?include solid analytic geometry, moments, partial?derivatives, multiple integrals, and vector?analysis. A graphing calculator is required.

MAT-227 Differential Equat w/ Laplace (4 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:Complete MAT-216 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.
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This course is designed primarily for science,?mathematics and engineering majors. Topics include?ordinary differential equations, differential?operators, series solutions, matrices and systems?of linear differential equations, Laplace?Transforms, numerical techniques and applications.?A graphing calculator is required.

MUSIC

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

✓ MUS-100 Music Appreciation (3 cr.) AS

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NOTE: The textbook 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.
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NOTE: The textbook 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 introduces students to an exploration of the basic music elements, a survey of musical periods and their characteristics from the ancient through the twentieth century; and a discussion of the differences between Western and non-Western musical form and function. Listening and concert attendance is required. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Arts and Humanities Area.

MUS-204 History of Rock and Roll (3 cr.) AS

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NOTE: The textbook 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.
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NOTE: The textbook 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 a study of Rock and Roll from the mid 1950s to the present. It is designed to create critical listeners of popular culture music through analysis of song forms, rock band instrumentation, and the political, cultural, and social significance of song lyrics.

PHILOSOPHY

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

✓ PHI-101 Intro to Philosophy (3 cr.) AS

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NOTE: The textbook 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.
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NOTE: The textbook 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 an introduction to the way that philosophy has addressed questions of fundamental concern, both historically and today. These questions include: What is real? What is human nature? What is the meaning of life? What is knowledge? And what is morally right or wrong? Particular emphasis is placed on providing students with vivid illustrations of the enduring nature and value of philosophy, by showing them how philosophy can be applied to contemporary issues of personal and social concern. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Arts and Humanities Area.

✓ PHI-105 Intro to Ethics (3 cr.) AS

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NOTE: The textbook 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.
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NOTE: The textbook 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.
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NOTE: The textbook 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 to give an introduction to ethics from a philosophical perspective. As with any philosophical activity, it will be an inquiry into the fundamental principles and basic concepts that are found at work in the ongoing determination of right and wrong in human life. This course satisfies a genearl education requirement in the Arts and Humanities Area.

✓ PHI-110 Intro to Logic (3 cr.) AS

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This course provides a study of the argumentative use of language and of the methods for distinguishing correct from incorrect reasoning. Topics studied include: the multiple uses of language and their governing conventions, the language of argument and informal fallacies, and the close analysis of actual arguments. The formal analysis of argument is introduced through work on categorical syllogisms and propositional logic. The relation of formal analysis to everyday argument is examined as the course emphasis is on the effective use of the latter. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Arts and Humanities Area.

PHYS ED - COACHING

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

PEC-101 Intro to Coaching (3 cr.) AS

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Introductory course dealing with the responsibilities, duties and problems in coaching the interscholastic athlete and the interscholastic team.

PHYS ED - HEALTH

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

PEH-109 Personal Wellness (1 cr.) AS

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NOTE: The textbook 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.
The objective of this course is to teach students the basic principles of exercise, both theory and practice. Concepts included in this course are pre-exercise evaluation, cardiovascular fitness, practical training techniques, various exercise programs and post-exercise evaluation. Students will have the option of analysis of computerized assessments.

PHYSICAL SCIENCE

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

✓ PHS-120 Exploring Physical Science (4 cr.) AS

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NOTE: This course is proctored. This could mean that the instructor uses the online proctoring software and/or requires testing at a physical location such as the Testing Center. If the instructor uses online proctoring software, you will need a working computer with a camera, audio, and reliable internet access. Please check with the instructor of this course for details.
This course provides an introduction and overview?to physical science. A typical semester will cover?the major fields in physical sciences from the?following areas: Physics, Modern Physics,?Chemistry, Geology, Astronomy, Meteorology,?Environmental Science and Oceanography. Topics?covered will be determined by the instructor.

✓ PHS-152 Astronomy (4 cr.) AS

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NOTE: The textbook 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 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.

✓ PHS-166 Meteorology, Weather & Climate (4 cr.) AS

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This course is designed to introduce students to?meteorology. Topics covered include earths?atmosphere, elements of weather, weather?forecasting, types of storms and storm formation,?severe weather, thunderstorm, hurricanes,?tornadoes, the global climate, global change, and?peoples interaction with the environment.

✓ PHS-172 Physical Geology (4 cr.) AS

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NOTE: The textbook 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 is a survey course in physical geology?including the Earths physical systems, the rock?cycle, the hydrologic cycle, and the theory of?plate tectonics. Volcanism, earthquakes, erosion,?and geologic resources are included. The emphasis?in the lab is on reading geologic maps and the?study of common rocks and minerals.

PHYSICS

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

✓ PHY-110 Survey of Physics I (3 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:MAT-067
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In this course, students will start the?first of?two algebra-based courses in physics for?pre-chiropractic students. Students will develop?problem solving skills in mechanics,?thermodynamics, and acoustics. The student will?become proficient in applying the scientific?method to laboratory measurements of topics from?motion, heat, and sound. Applications to physics?of the body will be emphasized.

✓ PHY-162 College Physics I (4 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C in MAT 067?or two years of High School Algebra
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NOTE: This course is proctored. This could mean that the instructor uses the online proctoring software and/or requires testing at a physical location such as the Testing Center. If the instructor uses online proctoring software, you will need a working computer with a camera, audio, and reliable internet access. Please check with the instructor of this course for details.
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This course is the first in a sequence of two?physics courses for students in liberal arts,?pre-med, pre-vet, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, and?other students not majoring in the physical?sciences, math, or engineering. Topics include?fundamentals of mechanics, Newtons Laws of Motion,?energy, momentum, periodic motions, fluids,?rotation, and thermal physics. Students are?expected to acquire basic skills in scientific?methods, critical reasoning and problem-solving.

PHY-172 College Physics II (4 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:PHY-162 or consent of instructor.
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This course is a continuation of PHY 162 -?College Physics I. It includes static and current?electricity, electromagnetism, wave motion,?optics, atomic, and nuclear physics. Students will?achieve a basic understanding of the fundamental?principles in these topics and be able to apply?physics concepts to a variety of physical?situations. Students are expected to acquire basic?skills in scientific methods, critical reasoning,?and problem-solving.

✓ PHY-212 Classical Physics I (5 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:MAT-210
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NOTE: The textbook 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 the first course in a sequence of?two physics courses for students in physics, other?physical sciences, math, and engineering. Course?topics include the fundamentals of mechanics,?Newtons Laws of Motion, energy, momentum, periodic?motions, fluids, rotation, and thermal physics.?Calculus is applied to physics concepts. Students?are also expected to learn to organize their?thoughts clearly in both written and oral?communication.

PHY-222 Classical Physics II (5 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:MAT-210 and PHY-212 or consent of instructor
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NOTE: The textbook 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.
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NOTE: The textbook 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 a continuation of ?PHY 212 -?Classical Physics I. It includes static?electricity, current, electromagnetism, geometric?and wave optics, and a brief introduction to?modern physics. Students will achieve a basic?understanding of the fundamental principles in?these topics and to be able to apply physics?concepts to a variety of physical situations.?Students are expected to acquire basic skills in?scientific methods, critical reasoning, and?problem-solving. The application of calculus to?these physics concepts is used.

POLITICAL SCIENCE

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

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

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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.

POL-112 American State and Local Govt (3 cr.) AS

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NOTE: The textbook 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 an introduction to politics, government and public policy at the state and local level, with particular emphasis on the state of Iowa. It includes an analysis of the relationship among federal, state and local governments; the structure and powers of state and local governments; the scope of political participation in state and local parties; and public policymaking by state and local governments.

POL-121 International Relations (3 cr.) AS

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NOTE: The textbook 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 involves the study of international relations, including major theories and concepts relating to the international political system, international organizations, foreign policy, globalization, international economics, ecology, and international conflict. The course is designed to give the student a better understanding of international relations in the world today with application to specific cases.

POL-129 Politics of Terrorism (3 cr.) AS

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NOTE: The textbook 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 introduces the history and current state of terrorism in the United States and the world. The focus of the course will be on conditions, media response, and prospects for future terrorist activity.

PSYCHOLOGY

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

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

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NOTE: The textbook 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.
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NOTE: The textbook 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.
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NOTE: The textbook 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 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

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NOTE: The textbook 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.
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NOTE: The textbook 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.
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NOTE: The textbook 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 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.

PSY-222 Child Psychology (3 cr.) AS

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This course deals with the interplay of biological factors, human interactions, cultural forces, and social structures which shape the growing child from conception to adolescence.

PSY-236 Psychology of Personality (3 cr.) AS

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NOTE: The textbook 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 an in-depth study of concepts related to personality development, description, assessment, and special problems. Emphasis is given to the fields of psychoanalytic, behavioral, self-actualization, and existentialism.

PSY-241 Abnormal Psychology (3 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:PSY-111 or consent of instructor.
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NOTE: 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.
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NOTE: 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.
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NOTE: 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 to provide the student with an understanding of abnormal behavior as it exists in modern life. Also, the student will be given criteria to recognize abnormal behavior and be shown theoretical aspects along with treatment designs.

PSY-251 Social Psychology (3 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:PSY-111 or SOC-110
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NOTE: The textbook 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 covers theories and research of individual behavior in a social environment. Topics will include social influence processes, group behavior, leadership, conformity, attitude formation, antisocial behavior, and social cognition. This course is cross listed as SOC 251.

PSY-281 Educational Psychology (3 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:PSY-111 or consent of instructor
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NOTE: The textbook 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 individuals who are or will be working in a vocational environment, which requires them to provide or become part of an educational or training program. Although the course is targeting traditional educational systems, it is directly applicable to virtually any setting in which a person may be required to help an individual or group of individuals learn and understand new information, or to develop new knowledge and skills sets. The fundamentals of this course are designed to assist the student in differentiating learning theory and processes as aspects of human development. Emphasis is placed on the roles of the educators and the students in applying the principles of learning, instruction, evaluation, and pupil management.

RELIGION

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

✓ REL-101 Survey of World Religions (3 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:ENG-095; or minimum English placement score based on college assessment.
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NOTE: The textbook 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 proctored. This could mean that the instructor uses the online proctoring software and/or requires testing at a physical location such as the Testing Center. If the instructor uses online proctoring software, you will need a working computer with a camera, audio, and reliable internet access. Please check with the instructor of this course for details.
This is an introductory course to the origins and historical developments of various religions of the world. Particular emphasis will be placed on understanding why peoples of the world embrace various religions, and the role religion plays in giving meaning and purpose to personal and social existence. The course will provide students the opportunity to understand world events through an understanding of the impact of religious beliefs and values on people146s daily lives. The study will include a survey of Religions of Prehistoric Cultures; Native American Religions; African Religions; Religions of India; Religions of China and Japan; Religions of Southwest Asia; Christianity; the Bahai Religion; and New Religions in America. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Arts and Humanities Area.

SOCIOLOGY

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

SOC-110 Intro Sociology (3 cr.) AS

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NOTE: 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.
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NOTE: 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.
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NOTE: 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 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-115 Social Problems (3 cr.) AS

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NOTE: The textbook 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 to assist the student in the examination of major social problems: personality integration, mental illness, crime and delinquency, alcoholism and drug addiction, family disorganization, problems of the aged, and racial problems.

SOC-120 Marriage and Family (3 cr.) AS

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This course is a study of the contemporary American family, the interpersonal relationships of family members, the emergence of human personality, and the roles and role expectations of our culture, with emphasis on how they affect the student.

SOC-160 Intro to Social Work (3 cr.) AS

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NOTE: The textbook 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 an introduction to the American social welfare system, the social work profession, and some of the ways social workers help people. The social work industrys objective is to help people meet their legitimate needs. A societys social welfare system is the set of provisions it makes for the well-being of all its members, not just the poor.

SOC-230 Juvenile Delinquency (3 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:SOC-110
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This course introduces the causes of juvenile delinquency and the modification of such behavior by corrective institutions and individual therapy. Emphasis is placed on the study of the development of individual personality through inter-family relationships and antisocial aggressive acts from early abnormal family and social situations. This courses is cross listed as CRJ-201.

SOC-251 Social Psychology (3 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:PSY-111 or SOC-110
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NOTE: This course has an additional charge for embedded content that includes the eText. No other textbook purchases will be required for this course.
This course covers theories and research of individual behavior in a social environment. Topics will include social influence processes, group behavior, leadership, conformity, attitude formation, antisocial behavior, and social cognition. This course is cross listed as PSY-251.

SPANISH

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

✓ FLS-141 Elementary Spanish I (4 cr.) AS

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Beginning Spanish with emphasis on understanding,?speaking, reading and writing. Supplemented by?cultural readings and multimedia presentations.

✓ FLS-142 Elementary Spanish II (4 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:Complete FLS-141
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A continuation of FLS 141, further developing the?students skills in reading, writing, listening and?speaking. Similarities and differences in culture?will also be explored.

✓ FLS-232 Intermediate Spanish II (3 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:Complete FLS-142 or 2 years of high school Spanish.
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Designed to complete the second-year college?Spanish coursework through intensive practices of?methods and materials presented in Intermediate?Spanish I. Advanced examination of Hispanic?culture through selected readings and multi-media?presentations will aid the student in increasing?speed and fluency in the spoken language.?Translation skills will be enhanced as well. Exams?will test oral, cultural, comprehension and?written skills.

✓ FLS-241 Intermediate Spanish I (4 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:Complete FLS-142 or consent of instructor.
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Equivalent to third-level Spanish, this course?reviews the fundamentals of language communication?and further improves on idiomatic usages, speaking?and understanding. Readings and multimedia?presentations on Hispanic culture, current events?and literary offerings are integrated in texts and?assignments. Exams will test oral, cultural,?comprehension and written skills.

✓ FLS-242 Intermediate Spanish II (4 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:Complete FLS-231 or consent of instructor.
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Designed to complete the second-year college?Spanish coursework through intensive practices of?methods and materials presented in Intermediate?Spanish I. Advanced examination of Hispanic?culture through selected readings and multi-media?presentations will aid the student in increasing?speed and fluency in the spoken language.?Translation skills will be enhanced as well. Exams?will test oral, cultural, comprehension and?written skills.

SPEECH

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

✓ SPC-112 Public Speaking (3 cr.) AS

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NOTE: The textbook 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.
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NOTE: The textbook 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.
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NOTE: The textbook 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 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-122 Interpersonal Communication (3 cr.) AS

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This course provides an introduction to interpersonal communication theories and principles with an emphasis on applications for understanding the self and others. Topics include self-esteem, perception, listening, verbal and nonverbal communication, communication climates, interpersonal conflict, emotions, and relationship development.

✓ SPC-170 Professional Communication (3 cr.) AS

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This course is an introduction to the principles of professional communication. Students will develop and practice skills needed to make them more effective communicators in interpersonal, small group, and presentation settings. Topics include culture, verbal and nonverbal communication, listening, group and team communication, interviewing, interpersonal skills for the workplace, and developing professional presentations. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Communications Area.

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

SDV-130 Career Exploration (1 cr.) AS

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This course is designed to involve students in educational and occupational orientation (as related to self) and to make valid educational choices. Participants have an opportunity to investigate employment opportunities in their field of interest. The college selection process is reviewed and an appropriate curriculum for students majors will be developed.

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

SUR-450 Adv Concepts in Surgical Tech (4 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C in SUR-225, SUR-330, and SUR-521.; Previous or concurrent enrollment in SUR-225 or SUR-330.
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This course is a continuation of the Surgical Technology series. In this course, the students will gain knowledge of specific surgeries related to the disease processes.

WELDING

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

WEL-362 Welding Fundamentals (3 cr.) VT

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This course covers the various symbols used in welding and their associated math skills. Students will learn the principles associated with the symbols, how to recognize them on engineering drawing, and how to use math to convert measurements as required on engineering drawings.

WEL-363 Welding Discontinuities (1 cr.) VT

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This course?includes the responsibilities of the welding inspector as they relate to the elevation for weldments,?the identifications and classification of discontinuities,?and the conditions that exist when evaluating discontinuities in order to decide whether they are acceptable or unacceptable.