2027SP 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-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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This course is 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 teh 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-237 Intermediate Accounting (4 cr.) VT

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The in-depth study of selected financial accounting theory and practices. Topics may include professional organizations, structures, financial statements, the time-value of money, inventories, and other current and noncurrent assets and liabilities. As time permits some other specialty topics will be looked at; such as the statement of cash flows, accounting for leases, and revenue recognition principles.

ACC-265 Income Tax Accounting (4 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C in ACC-11, ACC-121, or ACC-142, or permission of the instructor.
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This course provides an introduction to income?tax accounting for individuals and small?businesses. Topics include the fundamentals of?federal income tax laws, income inclusions and?exclusions, deductions, credits, and tax paying?strategies. Students will learn to prepare?accurate tax returns and apply critical thinking?to solve tax-related problems. This course is?designed to equip students with practical skills?and foundational knowledge for careers in?accounting and tax preparation.

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

ADM-117 Keyboarding and Doc Production (3 cr.) VT

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This course is fundamental in developing keyboarding skills for business and personal use. Students use Microsoft Word to learn proper formatting of office letters and memos, business and academic reports, tables, newsletters, and flyers. Proper keyboarding technique, accuracy, and speed building are emphasized.

ADM-149 Transcription (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:ADM-117 and ADM-157
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NOTE: This is an independent study class.
This course emphasizes the development of efficient transcription skills. Throughout this course, students will transcripe documents from recorded dictation. The exercises gradually become more complex, giving the students many opportunities to make formatting, grammar, punctuation, usage, and style decisions.

ADM-157 Business English (3 cr.) VT

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This course is designed to help the students sharpen their communication skills. The student will study and upgrade their skills in the four basic areas of grammar and usage, punctuation, spelling, and proofreading and editing.

ADM-179 Records Management (3 cr.) VT

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This course is designed for the student to learn and apply the indexing and filing rules that are applicable to the four major filing systems: alphabetic, geographic, numeric, and subject filing. Numerous records management supplies, equipment, computer database information, and careers in the records management field are also integrated into this course.

ADM-222 Career Capstone (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:ADM-157, BUS-106, and CSC-110
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This course is designed as a capstone in the Administrative Office Professional?program. Emphasis will be placed on skills and best practices?that will prepare students to be successful?as an administrative professional in todays dynamic workplace.?This?course should be taken during the second year of the program.

BCA-215 Computer Business Applications (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:CSC-110
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This course is for experienced computer application users. This is an upper-level applications course utilizing Microsoft Office programs. Special attention will be given to applying skills to business situations. ?

BCA-220 Integrated Computer Bus Apps (2 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:CSC-110 or CSC-116
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This course is an advanced course in microcomputer software applications. Students will plan and create spreadsheets, databases, presentations, and word processing documents using integrated systems software that allows for data transfer among applications.

ANTHROPOLOGY

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

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

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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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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-186 Digital Photography (3 cr.) AS

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This course is designed for the Communications?majors who focus on the visual arts. It is highly?recommended for those who concentrate their?students in advertising and graphics. The focus of?this class is the organization, optimization, and?manipulation of digital photographic images using?Adobe Photoshop software. Although some basic?principles of photography will be discussed, a?previous photography course is not a prerequisite?for enrollment and a cell phone is adequate for a?camera for the class.

ASL - INTERPRETER TRAINING

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

ASL-171 American Sign Language II (4 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C- in ASL 141 or ASL151.; Course has a two-day residency requirement. Students taking online course are responsible for scheduling and completing independently.
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NOTE: This course requires students to attend two on-site residencies at the Belmont Campus of Scott Community College on Feb. 26, 2027, and April 9, 2027 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Students cannot successfully complete this course without on-site attendance. Please contact Diane Roebuck droebuck@eicc.edu with immediate questions.
This course is designed to build on basic interpersonal communication skills utilizing conversational American Sign Language (ASL) learned in American Sign Language ASL 141. Exploration of American Deaf cultural beliefs, values and attitudes, and an appreciation of perspectives and contributions of Deaf Americans in the areas of arts and history will be continued to enhance student understanding of the unique perspectives expressed by members of the Deaf Community. Students planning to earn the Deaf Studies?Certificate must also take the corresponding laboratory course, ASL 172?American Sign Language II Lab.

ASL-172 American Sign Language II Lab (1 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:ASL-171
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This is the laboratory portion of American Sign Language ASL II ?designed to provide extended practice and skill development. This course will focus on continued expressive and receptive skill development of vocabulary, sentence structures, American Sign Language (ASL) number systems, and fingerspelling. Students will expand knowledge of glossing of ASL sentences.

ASL-281 American Sign Language IV (4 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C- in ASL-245 or ASL-251.
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NOTE: This course requires students to attend two on-site residencies at the Belmont Campus of Scott Community College on Feb. 26, 2027, and April 9, 2027, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Students cannot successfully complete this course without on-site attendance.Please contact Diane Roebuck at droebuck@eicc.edu with immediate questions.
This course expands on basic language skills in American Sign Language (ASL). Students will further develop their ability to engage in group conversations, exchange information and communicate with others in a culturally appropriate manner on a wide range of topics.

ASL-297 American Sign Language VI (4 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C- in ASL-296.
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NOTE: This course requires students to attend two on-site residencies at the Belmont Campus of Scott Community College on Feb. 26, 2027, and April 9, 2027, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Students cannot successfully complete this course without on-site attendance. Please contact Diane Roebuck at droebuck@eicc.edu with immediate questions.
This course is designed to build on previous American Sign Language (ASL) courses to develop apply advanced level discourse skills in areas such as medical, scientific, and religious topics utilizing ASL. Discussion of American Deaf cultural beliefs, values, and attitudes, as well as an appreciation of the contributions of Deaf Americans, will be included. This course will prepare students to use ASL both in and outside of the classroom via interactions with the Deaf Community.

AUGMENTED AND VIRTUAL REALITY

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

AVR-175 AVR Portfolio Prep I (2 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:Take AVR-107
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This course is for students to start their?portfolio, as it is a vital piece for getting a?job in the game and simulation development?industry. Developing a quality portfolio requires?a continual process of critique, iteration, and?polish. This course covers best practices for?preparing an industry-ready portfolio.

AVR-200 AR & XR Development (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:Take AVR-107, AVR-215, and AVR-220
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This course is a project based learning course?that will teach students how to work exclusively?with the augmented and mixed reality development?pipeline. Students will learn techniques to create?engaging applications that fully optimize AR and?XR device resources, such as phones, tablets, and?glasses.

AVR-205 Applied Interactive Projects (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:Take AVR-107, AVR-215, and AVR-220
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This course empowers students to engage in?real-world game and simulation projects under?instructor guidance. Leveraging technical skills?from previous coursework, students will gain new?experience in project management, agile?methodology, teamwork, collaboration, and project?presentations. By taking on diverse roles,?participants will enhance their ability to manage?projects and work effectively within a team?structure.

AVR-215 3D Modeling and Animation II (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:AVR-115
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This course will continue to educate students in advanced techniques of 3D modeling and animation. Students will be challenged with complex hard surface modeling projects and essential techniques.? This course will cover optimization of computer aided design (CAD) models for augmented and virtual reality (AVR) development, advanced texturing tools, and creating unique animation rigs for their models. This course replaces CIS 248 - 3D Modeling and Animation II

AVR-220 AVR Programming and Sims II (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:AVR-120
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This course builds upon skills developed in AVR Programming and Simulations I and includes designing for test, software architecture design, object-oriented practices for game play, performance tuning, debugging, asset management, and coding best practices. This course replaces CIS 322 - Games and Simulations II.

AVR-235 Environmental Modeling (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:Take AVR-215
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This course will cover how to build environments for both games and simulations. Students will learn how to design an environment level using primitive modeling techniques; populate environments with advanced texture techniques; and use texture software and shaders to create an unique environment. Assigned projects will enhance learning of organic modeling with a focus on environmental elements.

AVR-245 Particle Effects and Shaders (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:AVR-220
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This course will give the students a strong foundation in particle effects and shader creation. Students will learn how to use proper script shaders and apply them to the game engine. We will cover various essential visual and other special effects heavily used in the industry. Students will have the knowledge and skills to work with green screens and other post processing tools to be applied to augmented and virtual reality applications.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

AUT-115 Automotive Shop Safety (1 cr.) VT

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This course is designed to acquaint the student with the proper personal and shop safety procedures needed to function in an automotive or truck shop. Students will learn general safety rules and work place safety including Right to Know and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulations. Basic first aid will also be discussed.

BIOLOGY

Online - Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community Colleges

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

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NOTE: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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 section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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NOTE: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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NOTE: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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 section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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 section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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 is recommended but not required
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NOTE: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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NOTE: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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NOTE: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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.

✓ BIO-157 Human Biology (4 cr.) AS

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NOTE: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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 section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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 section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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NOTE: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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NOTE: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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 section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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NOTE: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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NOTE: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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 section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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NOTE: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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NOTE: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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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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-110 Business Math and Calculators (3 cr.) VT

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This course is a review of math fundamentals and their application to business. Topics covered include multiplication, division, fractions, percentage, interest, discounts, etc.

BUS-161 Human Relations (3 cr.) AS

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This course 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.) 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 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.

BUS-180 Business Ethics (3 cr.) VT

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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 the 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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NOTE: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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-293 Prin Workforce Competitive Adv (3 cr.) VT

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This course focuses on the student developing an?understanding of self in order to strengthen basic?professional skills to maximize productivity in?the workplace and increase an individual's?competitive edge. The emphasis is placed on the?student's ability to be prepared for the?challenges of everyday situations in the?workplace. Major topics include work ethics,?workplace values promoted by employers,?self-reflection and willingness to make changes as?needed, business etiquette, effective?communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and?stress management.

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

Prerequisite:At least one business course.
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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-150 Principles of Advertising (3 cr.) AS

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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-205 Cancer Pathophysiology (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C- in BIO-173, HSC-113, and HIT-170.
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Cancer Pathophysiology is a focused study of the major histological cell types in which cancer arises. Students will learn to differentiate between a new primary cancer and a recurrence of previous primary cancer cases utilizing the Surveillance on Epidemiology & End Results (SEER) Program guidelines on Multiple Primaries/Histologies. Students will study advanced terminologies used by pathologists on gross and microscopic pathology reports. Students will study cancer epidemiology, diagnostic work up, and current therapies.

CIM-210 Onco Coding and Staging Syste (4 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C- in BIO-173, CSC-110, and HIT-121
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This course will focus on the basic concepts of coding and staging of malignant neoplasms. It will provide a general overview of the International Classification of Diseases in Oncology, 3rd Ed. (ICD-O-3) topography codes and International Classification of Disease, 9th Ed. (ICD-9) morphology nomenclature and classification systems. American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging, Surveillance, Epidemiology, & End Results (SEER) Summary staging, Collaborative Staging (CS), and extent of disease concepts used by physicians and cancer surveillance organizations to determine treatment and survival will be emphasized.

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-220 Abstracting Prin & Practice II (2 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C- in CIM-200, CIM-205, CIM-210, and CIM-230.; CIM-215 taken in the first 8 week term.
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This course further applies the principles of cancer registry abstracting. Students will develop skills in identification and selection of appropriate clinical information from medical records in a manner consistent with cancer registry regulatory core data item requirements; recording, coding and staging site-specific cancer information; and using accuracy, timeliness and completeness of data.

CIM-230 Registry Org and Op II (2 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C- in?CIM 200 and?CIM 210.
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This course will cover follow-up methodology, confidentiality and ethical issues, identification of second primaries, recurrence of disease, spread of disease, and survival data. Physician, patient, and other follow-up resources and activities 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 section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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 equivalent
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NOTE: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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NOTE: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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NOTE: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
This course is an introduction to General?Chemistry as the first course in a sequence of two?introductory chemistry courses with lab. An?elementary approach to chemical principles and?laboratory practices are taken. Emphasis is placed?on the nature of matter, bonding, nomenclature,?equations, acids and bases and chemistry is?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. This course?satisfies a general education requirement in the?Natural Sciences Area.

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

Prerequisite:Complete CHM-122
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NOTE: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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 section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
This course 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. This course satisfies a general?education requirement in the Natural Sciences?Area.

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

Prerequisite:Complete CHM-165 or CHM-166
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NOTE: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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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This course will introduce you to the history,?evolution, and relationships of the media and?their efforts on our society. You will examine?print, electronic, and social media as well as?ethics, advertising, and public relations. This?course will count towards an Arts and Humanities?general education requirement.

COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN

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CAD-140 Parametric Solid Modeling I (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:MFG-371
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This course introduces students to parametric solid modeling. Students will become familiar with the basic editing window and menu/toolbar layout. This course will build a solid foundation in the following areas:?sketching, extrusions, feature construction, and sketch tools. Best modeling practices will be the emphasis for the course. Application projects will mimic?true industry projects.

CAD-147 Parametric Modeling III (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:CAD-140, CAD-141, CAD-203
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This course will focus on more specific uses of modeling with respect to manufacturing. Topics covered will include sheet metal, surfacing, mold making and weldments.?Model Based Definition will be covered giving students the opportunity to work with manufacturing.

CAD-203 Principles of Design (3 cr.) VT

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This course is designed to give students a solid foundation in orthographic projection, engineering tolerances, and geometric dimension and tolerancing. Overall view selection and shape/size description will be emphasized.

COMPUTER FORENSICS

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CFR-100 Intro to Computer Forensics (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:NET-420
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This course is designed to acquaint the student with the field of computer forensics, investigation tools, and techniques. Students will explore the set up of an investigators office and laboratory, as well as examine what computer forensic hardware and software is available. Topics covered include procedures for identification, preservation, and extraction of electronic evidence, auditing and investigation of network and host intrusions and forensic tools.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

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

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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-130 Criminal Law (3 cr.) AS

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This course is a?study of the substantive criminal law, its historical background and development, the basic elements of criminal law, social control, relevant theory, and concepts including criminal intent and criminal capacity. Emphasis is placed on definitions and classification with appropriate case and procedural examples.

CRJ-200 Criminology (3 cr.) AS

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This course studies human behavior and crime and?the development of corrections. Criminology?utilizes sociological and cultural approaches?while examining crime and the career criminal.?This course introduces the causes of delinquency?and the modifications of such behavior by?corrective institutions and individual therapy.?Emphasis is placed on studying individual?personality development through inter-family?relationships and antisocial aggressive acts from?early abnormal family and social situations. This?course is cross listed as SOC 240.

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.

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

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This course examines probation and parole practices related to community-based corrections programs throughout the United States.?Emphasis is placed on community-based programs for offenders, administration and legal issues of the programs, trends in probation, parole and related community-based programs.

DENTAL ASSISTING

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DEA-110 Dental Health Education (2 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 introduces dental biofilm and its role in dental disease. The role that nutrition plays regarding disease initiation and progression and the methods and preventative agents utilized by the auxiliary to prevent oral disease will be emphasized.

DEA-254 Dental Science I (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:Student is to be admitted to the Dental Assisting program prior to enrollment in this course.
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This course examines oral histology and embryology, head and neck anatomy, and tooth morphology as applicable to the practice of dental assisting. In addition, an introduction to the structure and function to the human body systems in health and disease will be presented.

DEA-255 Dental Science II (3 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 will introduce the discipline of oral pathology and pharmacology as related to dental auxiliary function. It will also expand on preventing medical emergencies and on the management of emergency situations in the dental practice.

DEA-295 Infection Ctrl and Emerg Proc (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:Student is to be admitted to the Dental Assisting program prior to enrollment in this course.
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This course examines current regulatory mandates, specific step by step procedures related to?infection control and management of hazardous materials in the dental office, and management?of emergency situations.

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.

DRAMA

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✓ DRA-110 Intro to Film (3 cr.) AS

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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-159 Early Childhood Curriculum II (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:ECE-158
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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 developmentally appropriate practices in the context of family and culturally sensitive care. Emphasis is on understanding childrens developmental stages and developing appropriate learning opportunities, interactions, and environments in the following areas: math, science, technology, language arts, and social studies.

ECE-168 Sci & Math Act for Young Child (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:Complete ECE-103 and ECE-159
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This course is designed for students in early childhood education. Curriculum is presented in a developmental sequence designed to support young childrens construction of the concepts and skills essential to a fundamental understanding of math and science.

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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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.

ECE-290 Early Childhood Program Admin (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:ECE-133, ECE-193, ECE-158, and ECE-103
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This course provides basic principles involved in setting up and administering an early childhood program. Emphasis will be placed on funding, enrollment procedures, curriculum planning, staff and parent relationships, problem solving and record keeping. State of Iowa day care center licensing standards and regulations will also be reviewed.

ECONOMICS

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

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This course discusses how society addresses?economic scarcity and the choices made through?markets and government. You will studey fiscal and?monetary policies and their role in managing?economic stability in areas such as prices,?employment, and growth. You will examine and?analyze the importance of international trade and?how it shapes economies. This course satisfies a?general education requirement in the Social?Sciences Area.

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

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This course examines how markets address the?problem of scarcity and organize the production?and distribution of goods and services. You will?explore supply and demadnd, consumer choice,?production costs in the short and long run, and?the behavior of firms under different market?structures. You will consider how resources are?priced, employed, and analyze the role of?international trade and finance in shaping?economic outcomes. This course satisfies a general?education requirement in the Social Sciences Area.

EDUCATION

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EDU-213 Introduction to Education (3 cr.) AS

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This course presents an overview of the field of?education, including foundations of American?education, effective teacher characteristics,?student engagement in the classroom, philosophies?of education, classroom management strategies, and?curriculum development. Current trends in?education will be discussed and analyzed on topics?such as school funding, professionalism, ethical?and legal issues, student diversity, and classroom?instruction. Students will complete a 40-hour?observation practicum in a K-12 setting and?complete a self-guided research project on an?educational topic of their choice. Emphasis is?placed on educational theory and beginning?documentation of teacher education Interstate?Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC)?standards. This course is recommended for students?who plan to majore in teacher education.

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

Prerequisite:Take ECE-103
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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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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

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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-DER01 240150 Basic Writing, MUST also register for ENG-105-DER01 240151
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NOTE: Students registering for ENG-095-DER02 240156 Basic Writing, MUST also register for ENG-105-DER03 240158
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NOTE: Students registering for ENG-095-DER03 240160 Basic Writing, MUST also register for ENG-105-DER05 240161
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-DER01 240151, MUST also register for ENG-095-DER01 240150 Basic Writing
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NOTE: Students registering for ENG-105-DER03 240158, MUST also register for ENG-095-DER02 240156 Basic Writing
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NOTE: Students registering for ENG-105-DER05 240161, MUST also register for ENG-095-DER03 240160 Basic Writing
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This course will introduce 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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This course 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.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

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

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NOTE: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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NOTE: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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NOTE: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
This course will survey common environmental?problems with discussion as to their possible?causes, consequences, and remedies. An emphasis?will be placed on objective analysis of issues and?arguments related to environmental concerns. This?course satisfies a general education requirement?in the Natural Sciences Area. May be counted as?either Life Sciences or Physical Sciences, but not?both.

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

Prerequisite:Complete ENV-111
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NOTE: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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.

GEOGRAPHY

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

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This course is 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

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✓ 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.

GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS

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GRA-173 Typography (3 cr.) VT

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This course explores the fundamental principles of typography and their role in visual communication. Students will explore both the form and function of typography in design through lectures and demonstrations. Emphasis is placed on the history of type, anatomy of letter forms, and appropriate uses of type.

GRA-272 Advanced Photography (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:GRA-134 and GRT-230
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This course provides the student with the practice and materials to identify and evaluate a variety of creative and technical approaches for conveying a pictorial message that stimulates responses in viewers. Students will be assigned subjects and materials and use some of their own choosing.

GRA-280 Audio/Video Production Basics (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:Take GRA-134.; GRT-230
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This course focuses on the creation and practical?knowledge regarding basic video and audio?production. The utilization of popular?technologies and softwares to shoot, capture, and?edit video footage; record, capture, and edit?audio tracks; and synch audio and video into?finished, portfolio-quality projects will be?stressed. Students will gain practical knowledge?on how to prepare audio and video files for?publishing via formats such as: multimedia?presentations, websites, YouTube channels,?podcasts, live streams, and popular social media?venues.

GRA-900 Portfolio (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:GRA 173, GRD 415, GRD 459, GRD 463, WDV 101, or permission of the Instructor.
 01/19/27-05/14/27TBA ONLN 
This course provides a highly individualized learning experience within the areas of electronic pre-press, multi-media, web design, graphic design, animation, graphic arts management, photography, and/or game development. Specific advanced tasks and projects are identified and customized for the student. Students will assemble and create a high-quality portfolio highlighting the skills and personal style they have developed while completing the Graphic Arts Technology?Program.

GRAPHIC DESIGN

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GRD-415 InDesign I (3 cr.) VT

 01/19/27-05/14/27TBA ONLN 
In this course, students will gain an in-depth working knowledge of Desktop Publishing layout software, with an emphasis on technical skills. In addition, they will learn about the basics of design and layout, typography, and the many tools and resources available. Students will study and apply the design elements of emphasis, contrast, balance, alignment, repetition, flow, use of images, color, and typography by completing specific projects designed to increase their understanding of each element and through class critiques of each project.

GRAPHIC TECHNOLOGIES

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GRT-107 Intro to GA Technology (3 cr.) VT

 01/19/27-05/14/27TBA ONLN 
This course will give an introduction to the graphic communications industry. Students will cover safety, an introduction to graphic communications, history of the graphic arts, traditional and electronic pre-press procedures, press and finishing operations, Web development, and multi-media.

GRT-230 Color Correction (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:GRD-463 and GRT-169
 01/19/27-05/14/27TBA ONLN 
In this course students will explore fundamental topics related to the creation, capture, manipulation, and targeting of photographic content for print and web.

GRT-267 Tech Changes in Graphic Arts (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:GRT-245
 01/19/27-05/14/27TBA ONLN 
This course will have students discussing industry?trends, soft skills needed to be successful, and?materials and skills needed to apply for a job. In?addition, students will develop a professional?development plan to keep skills current throughout?their careers.

HEALTH

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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

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HIT-121 Pharmacology (2 cr.) VT

 03/22/27-05/14/27TBA ONLN 
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
 01/19/27-05/14/27TBA ONLN 
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-200 Health Rec Data Struct & Cont (3 cr.) VT

 01/19/27-05/14/27TBA ONLN 
This course introduces students to the Health Information Management profession. Topics include acute health record content and usage, quantitative and qualitative analysis, record format, control storage, retention policies and filing and numbering systems. Additional topics will include the entire continuum of health care delivery systems as well as their respective licensing and accrediting standards, documentation requirements, and reimbursement methodologies. This course may be repeated twice for additional credit. This course replaces HIT-370 and HIT-380.

HIT-205 ICD-10-CM Coding (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C- in BIO-163, HIT-121, HIT-170, and HSC-113
 01/19/27-05/14/27TBA ONLN 
This course is the first course in a four-part?series of coding courses. ?It provides the?foundation in basic diagnostic coding and?classification systems in a variety of health care?settings. Emphasis is placed on International?Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision,?Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) coding?conventions, rules, methodology, sequencing, data?sets, documentation requirements, quality control,?and coding resources. Practical application of?coding inpatient and outpatient records with?ICD-10-CM classification system will be studied?utilizing workbooks and various handouts. This?course replaces HIT-250.

HIT-265 Health Informatics (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C- in CSC 116 and HIT-355. The prerequisite for HIT-355 is only for students in the HIT program. If you are taking this course as a CIM student, the only prerequisite to this course is CSC-116.
 01/19/27-05/14/27TBA ONLN 
This course provides an overview of health care informatics, with a concentration on computerized Health Information Management (HIM) functions and Electronic Health Record (EHR).? Students will be introduced to data integrity, classification systems, clinical vocabularies, data dictionaries, and data sets that will be carried over to other courses within the program.? Emerging technologies in health care will be explored, as well as selection and implementation of software applications and security strategies.? This course replaces HIT-312.

HIT-305 CPT Coding (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C- BIO-163, HIT-121, HIT-170, and HSC-113.
 01/19/27-05/14/27TBA ONLN 
This course is the second course in a four-part series of coding courses. Students are introduced to Current Procedural Terminology, 4th Ed. (CPT-4) as it relates to physicians offices/hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Payment Classifications System (APCs). Emphasis is placed on practical application of coding outpatient/ambulatory records. This course replaces HIT-251.

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

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C- HIT-200, HIT-205, and HIT-265
 01/19/27-03/12/27TBA ONLN 
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-405 ICD-10-PCS (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C- in BIO-163, HIT-121, HIT-170, HIT-205, and HSC-113
 01/19/27-05/14/27TBA ONLN 
This course is the third course in a four-part series of coding courses. Students are introduced to the use of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS). Students will understand the classification system with the application of coding scenarios. ICD-10-PCS also will apply the use of ICD-10-PCS coding for data collection and billing procedures. ICD-10-PCS is the procedural classification system developed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for use in the United States for inpatient hospital settings only. This course replaces HIT-270.

HIT-415 Healthcare Data Mgmt (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C- in HIT-265 and HIT-355
 01/19/27-05/14/27TBA ONLN 
This course is a continuation?of Health?Informatics (HIT 265).?Students will be able to?evaluate the compliance of data dictionaries and?data sets. Students will apply the concepts of?health informatics and utilize the technologies in?Health Information Management (HIM).?Students will?apply the different research methodologies of HIM?to manage the data that is used for those?methodologies. This course replaces HIT-400.

HIT-422 Medico-Legal Ethics (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C- in HIT-205, HIT-305, and HIT-355.
 01/19/27-05/14/27TBA ONLN 
This course is an introduction to the concepts of medical law and ethics for allied health care practitioners. Topics including criminal and civil acts, contracts, negligence and ethical concepts as they relate to the medical profession, health information management, Health Insurance & Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other health care legislative rulings are discussed.

HIT-451 Allied Health Statistics (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C- in HIT-355 and HSC-137.
 01/19/27-05/14/27TBA ONLN 
This course covers maintenance, compilation, analysis, and presentation of health care statistics. Topics include basic statistical principles, morbidity, mortality, and commonly computed hospital rates; uniform reporting requirements; and selection and construction of data displays. Upon completion, students should be able to calculate morbidity, mortality, and commonly computed hospital rates, comply with uniform reporting requirements, analyze, and present statistical data. This course may be repeated twice for additional credit.

HIT-485 Med Bill Reimbursement Sys (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C- in HIT-205, HIT-305, HIT-355, and HIT-405
 01/19/27-05/14/27TBA ONLN 
This course is designed to prepare students to understand the revenue cycle management processes of medical billing in a medical office or hospital.? Students will learn the different types of health care coverage and reimbursement that are utilized in a health care setting.?

HIT-505 Advanced Coding (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C- in HIT-205, HIT-265, HIT-305, HIT-355, HIT-405, and HIT-485
 01/19/27-05/14/27TBA ONLN 
This course is the fourth course in a four-part?series of coding courses. This course provides?students the opportunity to become proficient?coders.? Students will apply all of the coding?guidelines, rules, and regulations that were?learned throughout the previous coding courses.??Case scenarios will be used to code International?Classification of Diseases, 10th?Revision,?Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) diagnoses,?International Classification of Diseases, 10th?Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS)?procedures, and Current Procedural Terminology,?4th Edition (CPT-4) procedures.? Students will?assign appropriate codes utilizing all code sets?and will also utilize 3M coding and reimbursement?software to assign codes.? This course replaces?HIT-252.

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-525 Quality Management (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C- in HIT-355, HIT-415, HIT-422, and HIT-485.
 01/19/27-05/14/27TBA ONLN 
This course provides an overview of performance?improvement as it pertains to health information?management. Topics include the history and?development of quality management in healthcare,?utilization management, risk management, and?compliance with organizational and external?regulations and standards. Additional topics?include the use of graphic tools for monitoring,?reporting, improving processes, and data?presentation. This course replaces parts of?HIT-440.

HIT-535 Leadership (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C- in HIT-415, HIT-422, and HIT-485
 01/19/27-05/14/27TBA ONLN 
This course provides an overview of supervision and management activities in a health information management department. Emphasis is placed on activities relating to planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and budgeting in a health information management department. Topics include leadership and organizational skills, human resources supervision and management principles and practices, and financial and strategic planning. This course replaces parts of HIT-440

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

HEALTH SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY (HSET)

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HSE-285 Industrial Hygiene (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:HSE-270
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This course will provide the necessary information to the students to allow them to establish and maintain a basic industrial hygiene program. The student will learn basic environmental sampling concepts for the collection and analysis of data to identify problems, and develop methods and procedures to control or eliminate occupational exposures in the workplace. The course will cover physical and chemical exposures in the workplace.

HISTORY

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

 01/19/27-05/14/27TBA ONLN 
This course 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.

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

 01/19/27-05/14/27TBA ONLN 
This course is 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.

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

 01/19/27-05/14/27TBA ONLN 
This course is the study of political, cultural,?social, and economic developments from 1877 to the?present. Historical perspective and critical?analysis are emphasized.

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

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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

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✓ 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-106 Programming Found for AI (1 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:Take CIS-189
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This course introduces the fundamentals of Python?programming in the context of artificial?intelligence (AI) and data science applications.?Students will learn core programming concepts,?basic algorithms, object-oriented programming, and?essential data structures, along with hands-on?experience using industry-standard libraries such?as NumPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib. Real-world AI?case studies will provide exposure to machine?learning, natural language processing, and big?data tools. The course emphasizes problem-solving,?computational thinking, and programming skills as?a foundation for further study in AI and advanced?computing.

CIS-107 Machine Learning Fundamentals (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:Take CIS-121
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This course introduces the fundamental concepts?and techniques of machine learning, focusing on?supervised and unsupervised learning methods,?model evaluation, and practical implementation.?Students will learn linear and logistic?regression, k-nearest neighbors, decision trees,?clustering techniques such as k-means, and PCA for?dimensionality reduction. Evaluation metrics,?including accuracy, precision, recall, F1-score,?and ROC-AUC, will be covered in detail. Hands-on?projects will provide experience in applying these?methods to real-world datasets.

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-169 C# (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:Complete CIS-121 and MAT-066.
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This course is designed to introduce the student to the C# Language. The course will cover C# syntax and object-oriented programming techniques in the .NET environment.

CIS-189 Python (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:Take NET-303 or CIS-121 as a prerequisite or concurrently
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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 within 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 and graphics.

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-251 Fundamentals of Web Design I (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:CIS-210
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This course provides an overview of web design techniques, hypertext markup language (HTML), creating device- and platform-independent websites using responsive web design techniques, cascading style sheets (CSS), and search engine optimization (SEO). Students will also learn the overall website production processes with particular emphasis on design elements involving layout, navigation, accessibility, and interactivity. This course will give students an in-depth understanding of web design concepts and techniques that are essential to planning, designing, creating, testing, publishing, and maintaining websites.?

CIS-280 Client Side Scripting (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:CIS-210
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This course is a survey of script languages.?Students will use client-side scripting techniques?to develop interactive web content, implement data?validation and processing, and extend web-based?applications, applying fundamental programming?concepts and problem-solving strategies. This?course includes design and completion of small?projects to illustrate the content learned and to?provide extensibility for future use.

CIS-307 Intro to Databases (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:CIS-121
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This course provides the student with an overview in database management systems. The student will learn about database fundamentals, database modeling, Structured Query Language (SQL), database administration and current issues. Through hands-on exercises, students will develop databases on different platforms.

CIS-606 Visual BASIC.NET I (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:CIS-121
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This course?provides a strong foundation in essential aspects of Visual Basic.NET. Topics?will include user interface design, logic development, and object-oriented programming techniques. Students will develop business applications for Windows and Web with multiple forms, arrays, and simple data access.

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.

CIS-760 Cloud Foundations (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:NET-303
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This course provides an?introduction to cloud computing platforms. Students will learn how cloud platforms are configured as well as the basic infrastructure. Cloud services, pricing, and support will be covered.

CIS-765 Cloud DevOPS (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:CIS-760
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This course develops technical expertise in?cloud-based application development. Students will?learn cloud computing services and models, along?with best practices for building, securing, and?developing applications in cloud environments.

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

 03/22/27-05/14/27TBA ONLN 
This course will teach students to use a?cross-platform visual simulation tool to create?network topologies and build modern computer?networks. After learning the user interface,?students will build and maintain a small network?that includes routers, switches, and computers.

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

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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-167 Computer Sys & Troubleshooting (4 cr.) VT

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This course presents an in-depth exposure to computer hardware and operating systems. Students learn the functionality of hardware and software components as well as suggested best practices in maintenance and safety issues. Through hands on activities and labs, students learn how to assemble and configure a computer, install operating systems and software and troubleshoot hardware and software problems.

NET-198 Networking I (5 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:NET-159 and NET-679
 01/19/27-03/12/27TBA ONLN 
This course introduces the architecture, protocols, functions, components, and models of the internet and computer networks.? The principles of Internet Protocol (IP) addressing and fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced.? By the end of this course, students will be able to build simple Local Area Networks (LANs), perform basic configurations for routers and switches, understand the fundamentals of network security, and implement IP addressing schemes.

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-313 Windows Server (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:NET-303
 03/22/27-05/14/27TBA ONLN 
This course is designed to give students a?practical understanding of Windows Servers.?Students will learn to plan, install, configure,?manage, and troubleshoot windows servers using?hands-on activities and projects. Topics covered?include installing and configuring the server?operating systems, setting up hardware,?configuring system resources, optimization system?performance, configuring server storage,?configuring network connectivity, and implementing?server security.

NET-398 Networking III (5 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:NET-298
 01/19/27-03/12/27TBA ONLN 
This course describes the architectures and considerations related to designing, securing, operating, and troubleshooting enterprise networks.? Students will implement dynamic routing protocols, protect against cybersecurity threats, and learn about Wide Area Networks (WANs) and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).? Students will also learn about Quality of Service (QoS) mechanisms, virtualization, and network management tools.

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

Prerequisite:NET-303
 01/19/27-03/12/27TBA ONLN 
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-612 Fundamentals of Ntwk Security (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:Take NET-420
 01/19/27-03/12/27TBA ONLN 
This course prepares students for the CompTIA?Security+ Certification by providing an overview?of Information Technology (IT) Security and?introducing the components necessary to secure?network information systems. Topics include?security policies, firewalls, operating system?security, and network security basics. Students?will also be introduced to current hacker?techniques and log auditing processes. Current?computer security issues will also be explored.

NET-619 Network Attack: Detection, Ana (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:NET-612
 03/22/27-05/14/27TBA ONLN 
This course provides students the opportunity to test system defenses and teaches students how to analyze attacks. Topics include attack analysis; intrusion detection and analysis; advanced defense countermeasure configuration using firewalls, routers, intrusion detection and intrusion prevention; as well as system hardening in both Windows and Linux operating systems.

NET-635 Ethical Hacking (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:NET-612
 03/22/27-05/14/27TBA ONLN 
This course introduces the art of ethical hacking and security testing, thereby preparing students to be efficient security professionals. This course explores the tools and techniques that security professionals use to discover vulnerabilities and offer solutions to protect computer networks. Students will learn that by knowing what attackers know and think, they can better protect network resources from attacks. In addition to learning fundamental security testing concepts, students will gain practical knowledge in computer programming, documentation of security tests, ethical and legal ramifications, and discover that critical thinking skills and creativity are essential in security testing.

NET-679 TCP/IP and Subnetting (1 cr.) VT

 03/22/27-05/14/27TBA ONLN 
This course will provide the necessary information?to understand the TCP/IP protocol Suite as well as?IP Addressing and Subnetting. This course includes?a discussion on the structure and purpose of an IP?Address and the purpose for Subnetting. A thorough?discussion on Subnetting Class A, B, & C networks,?as well as, Variable Length Subnet Mask (VLSM),?and Supernetting (Classless Internet Domain?Routing) of multiple Class C Addresses is?provided. Finally, an introduction to Internet?Protocol Version 6 and Subnetting IPv6 will be?covered.

NET-860 IT Specialist Capstone (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:Instructor Consent
 03/22/27-05/14/27TBA ONLN 
This course is a capstone course designed to allow?the student to review, analyze and integrate the?work the student has completed toward a degree in?Information Technology. The student will complete?an approved academic project and documentation?that demonstrates mastery of their program of?study and the stated outcomes of their degree?requirements.

NET-932 Internship (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:Instructor Consent
 01/19/27-05/14/27TBA ONLN 
This course will integrate classroom theory with on-the-job training. The employment opportunity will be related to the students major field of study and/or career interests. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student will participate in job training experiences and demonstrate the knowledge that he or she has gained through college-level classroom instruction. The course is open to students who have completed 75% of their degree of study prior to participation. Prior to registering for the course, the student must have completed an application signed by the student, the employer and the faculty adviser. Students must complete 80 documented work hours for every one college credit hour. Students may take Internship for up to a maximum of three credit hours. This course can be repeated for credit.

NET-947 Seminar (1 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:NET-298 or CIS-280
 03/22/27-05/14/27TBA ONLN 
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

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ITP-121 Introduction to Interpreting I (4 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C- in ASL-245 or ASL-251.
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NOTE: This course requires students to attend two on-site residencie at the Belmont Campus of Scott Community College on Feb. 26, 2027, and April 9, 2027, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Students cannot successfully complete this course without on-site attendance. Please contact Diane Roebuck at droebuck@eicc.edu with immediate questions.
This course introduces students to the historical and theoretical aspects of sign language interpreting, as well as concepts of professional ethical decision making skills. This course will cover basic interpreting skills and techniques with opportunity for application and practice in both American Sign Language (ASL) and English.

ITP-122 Interpreting Skills Lab I (1 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:ITP-121
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This is the first in the sequence of three Interpreting Skills Lab courses. It provides students with an opportunity to practice interpreting skills in a safe environment under instructional supervision. Students will practice interpreting in a variety of simulated settings with immediate feedback from the instructor. Students will also increase their ability to self-evaluate their own interpreting process and product through extensive analysis of their work.

ITP-127 Interpreting Skills Lab III (1 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:Take WBL-303 concurrently
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This is the third in the sequence of three Interpreting Skills Lab courses. It provides students with an opportunity to practice interpreting skills in a safe environment under instructional supervision. Students will practice interpreting in a variety of simulated settings with feedback from the instructor. Students will also increase their ability to self-evaluate their own interpreting process and product through extensive analysis of their work.

ITP-131 Social Aspects of Deaf Culture (4 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:ITP-129
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This course examines the sociolinguistic and sociocultural aspects of Deaf people in the United States by exploring the interrelationship of language and culture. Students will examine the historical development of Deaf people as a cultural and linguistic minority group.

ITP-135 Introduction to Language (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:ITP-141
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This course introduces students to the linguistic features of American Sign Language (ASL). Students will learn the characteristics common to all languages and the basic descriptive tools of linguistics. Phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and applications of American Sign Language will be studied.

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.

ITP-231 Transliteration II (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C-in ITP-230.
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NOTE: This course requires students to attend two on-site residencies at the Belmont Campus of Scott Community College on Feb. 26, 2027, and April 9, 2027, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Students cannot successfully complete this course without on-site attendance. Please contact Diane Roebuck at droebuck@eicc.edu with immediate questions.
This course will continue to develop the skills learned in Transliteration I. Emphasis will be placed on speed, conceptual accuracy, and skill within English-based sign systems. This class will focus on the professional skills necessary in educational interpreting situations.

ITP-256 Interpreter Certification Prep (2 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:ASL-296 and ITP-124
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This course offers an overview of various interpreter tests used to obtain professional licensure in Iowa and Illinois. The process of obtaining licensure and maintaining certification and licensure will also be studied. Students will gain experience in interpreting skills evaluation to prepare for taking certification tests.

LITERATURE

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

Prerequisite:ENG-105 or ENG-107
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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-1800s (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-185 Contemporary Literature (3 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:ENG-105 or ENG-107
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This course focuses on works written since World War II. The effects of culture, environment and mass media on literature and its four major genres (short fiction, poetry, novel and drama) are explored in detail through critical reading and writing. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Arts and Humanities Area.

MANAGEMENT

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

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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-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-165 Principles of Quality (3 cr.) AS

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This course provides a basic introductory?understanding of the key principles of Total?Quality Management (TQM) - leadership, information?and analysis, planning, human resources,?processes, results and customer satisfaction.?Additionally, a focus on quality within the supply?chain will be integrated into the course.

MGT-261 Prin of Transportation Mgmt (3 cr.) VT

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This course studies the fundamental roles and importance of transportation in companies and society. The course evaluates the complex environment in which transportation services are provided and explores strategies for adapting to a fast-paced and rapidly changing industry. Specific tools include overview of transportation, the supply chain, the economy, traditional modes of transportation, special carriers, global transportation, economic operating characteristics of each mode, costing, pricing, carrier strategy, and information management.

MGT-265 Intrntl Trans & Logistics (3 cr.) VT

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This course focuses on the major factors of importing and exporting goods and services on a global scale. It includes understanding current terminology, regulations, analysis of and opportunities in international markets, basic principles of international financing, exchange rates, and other elements Associated with the transportation and distribution operations to facilitate global trade.

MGT-268 Prin Logistics Operations Mgmt (3 cr.) VT

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Provides a detailed study of operations management emphasizing the need to achieve the highest level of service and product quality while keeping cost as low as possible. The major areas covered include main concepts, tools and techniques of operations management, coordination and planning, quality improvement and project management for the typical business processes and its relationship to the supply chain.

MGT-272 Manufact Plan for Supply Chain (3 cr.) VT

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This course provides students a thorough explanation of manufacturing planning and control. In addition, students will learn about the integration of manufacturing with the supply chain. This includes basic techniques and concepts that are commonly implemented in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

MGT-275 Supply Chain Analyt and Excel (4 cr.) VT

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This course covers how data analytics can be applied to the entire supply chain to generate a social and economic impact.?Students will learn how to use the Analysis ToolPak in Excel which aids in calculating and displaying results of inputted data and parameters.

MGT-910 Supply Chain Internship (3 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:Completion of all coursework in the Supply Chain and Logistics?AAS up to MGT 910 or with permission of the Instructor.
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This course provides students with an iternship?opportunity where they will apply knowledge?acquired in the classroom to real-world?situations, as well as gain the skills and?experience that are necessary to prepare the?student for a successful career in supply chain?and logistics.

MGT-928 Independent Study (3 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:Completion of all coursework in the Supply Chain and Logistics AAS up to MGT 928 or permission of the Instructor.
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This course provides students with an opportunity?to complete readings, conduct research, or produce?a project under the guidance of a faculty member.?Specific course content and assignments will be?designed to meet the needs of the individual?student.

MANUFACTURING

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MFG-106 Workplace Safety (3 cr.) VT

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This course introduces students to the?recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention?of safety and health hazards in workplaces.?Students successfully completing this course will?receive an OSHA 10-Hour General Industry card.

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-192 Blueprint Reading (3 cr.) VT

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This course will cover introduction to engineering drawings, multi-view drawings, sectional views, dimensions and tolerances, and part feature specification.

MFG-505 Lean Manufacturing (1 cr.) VT

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This course covers the principles and techniques?of lean manufacturing, which include implementing?lean manufacturing and methods of eliminating?waste. Upone completion of a final project,?students will learn the impact of eliminating?waste on the real-world environment.

MATHEMATICS

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

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NOTE: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
This course is designed for students who need to?review and improve their arithmetic skills. Topics?include whole numbers, integer numbers, rational?numbers, variables, equations, geometry, factors,?ratios, proportions, percentages, measurements,?and graphs.

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 section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
This course provides students with the beginning?topics in a two-part algebra sequence. Topics?covered include basic algebraic concepts, linear?equations in one or two variables, linear?inequalities, graphing equations, exponents and?polynomial rules, and functions.

MAT-102 Intermediate Algebra (4 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C- in MAT-066 or minimum math placement score based on college assessment within the last two years. Immediate prerequisite must have been completed within the last two years.
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NOTE: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
This course covers topics including factoring,?rational expressions, inequalities and absolute?value equations, rational exponents and radicals,?quadratic equations and inequalities, and?exponential and logarithmic functions.

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: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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:Sucessfully completed junior level high school mathematics course or advisor placement utilizing EICCD multiple measures or HiSET placement.
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NOTE: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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NOTE: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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NOTE: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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-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 section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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-128 PreCalculus (4 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C- in MAT-138 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 section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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-138 College Algebra With Limits (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.
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NOTE: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
This course will prepare students for future study?in mathematics. Topics include solving equations?and inequalities, complex numbers, polynomial,?rational, absolute value, and exponential and?logarithmic functions, systems of equations,?matrices, sequences and series, permutations and?combinations, the binomial theorem, and limits.

✓ 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.
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NOTE: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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:A minimum grade of C- in MAT-138 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 section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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-177 Math for Elem. Teachers II (1 cr.) P AS

Prerequisite:Students transferring to WIU for Elementary Education are to take MAT-177 concurrently with MAT-117 to fulfull WIU's 4 credit math requirement.; A minimum grade of C- in MAT-138 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 section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
This course is designed for elementary education majors to supplement what is learned in MAT 117?Math for Elementary Teachers for transferability to some Illinois universities. This course can be taken simultaneously with MAT-117 or in a subsequent semester. Topics in the course include real numbers and algebraic thinking, introductory geometry, applications of geometry, and algebraic and geometric connections.

✓ 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.
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NOTE: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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.
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NOTE: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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.
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NOTE: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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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NOTE: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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.

PHILOSOPHY

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

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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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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.

PHYSICAL SCIENCE

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

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NOTE: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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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NOTE: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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

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

Prerequisite:MAT-067
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NOTE: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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 section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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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NOTE: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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-185 Conceptual Physics Fundamental (2 cr.) P VT

Prerequisite:MAT-706
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NOTE: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
The course is designed to provide the student with a fundamental knowledge of the rules of nature as they pertain to atoms, equilibrium, motion, energy, gravity and fluid mechanics. Emphasis is placed on the methods of understanding and investigating nature with the scientific method.

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

Prerequisite:PHY-185
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NOTE: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
This course is a continuation of PHY 185. It is designed to provide the student with a fundamental knowledge of the rules of nature as pertains to temperature, heat transfer, change of phase, waves and sound light, quantum theory, atomic nuclei and radioactivity. Emphasis is placed on the methods of understanding and investigating nature with the scientific method.

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

Prerequisite:MAT-210
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NOTE: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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: This section requires proctored assessments. The instructor may use online proctoring software, which means you will need a working computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet access to complete these assessments.
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

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✓ 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.

PSYCHOLOGY

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

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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.

PSY-121 Developmental Psychology (3 cr.) AS

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This course examines the psychological, social,?and emotional development of individuals across?the lifespan, from infancy through late adulthodd.?Students will explore key theories of development,?including cognitive, psychosocial, and biological?perspectives, and analyze the factors that?influence development, such as genetics, culture,?and environment. ??Key topics include physical growth, language?acquisition, attachment, moral development, and?identify formation. The course will also address?developmental challenges and transitions, such as?those related to parenting, education, and aging.

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

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This course provides an in-depth exploration of?the theories and research surrounding personality?development and individual differences. Students?will examine key psychological frameworks,?including trait theory, psychodynamic?perspectives, humanistic approaches, and?social-cognitive theories, as well as the?biophysiological perspective that emphasize the?role of biological and psychological factors in?shaping personality.

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

Prerequisite:PSY-111 or consent of instructor.
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This course explores abnormal psychology by?examining the nature, causes, and treatment of?psychological disorders. Students will engage with?various theoretical perspectives - biological,?psychological, and sociocultural - to understand?mental health complexities. Key topics include the?classification and diagnosis of disorders,?historical and contemporary issues in mental?health care, and specific disorders like anxiety,?mood, personality, psychotic, and?neurodevelopmental disorders. The course will also?cover treatment modalities, including?pharmacotherapy, emphasizing evidence-based?practices and ethical considerations.

SOCIOLOGY

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SOC-110 Intro Sociology (3 cr.) AS

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This course introduces students to key?sociological framework and theories, including?social structure, structural functionalism,?symbolic interactionism, feminist theory, and?conflict theory. Topics of study include family?dynamics, education systems, economic?stratification, social inequality, gender roles,?socialization, governance, political structures,?deviance, and religion. This course satisfies a?general education requirement in the Social?Sciences Area.

SPEECH

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✓ SPC-112 Public Speaking (3 cr.) AS

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This course is an introduction to public speaking?with emphasis on organization, presentation, and?listening. You will gain exprience 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.

WEB DEVELOPMENT

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WDV-101 Intro HTML and CSS (3 cr.) VT

 01/19/27-05/14/27TBA ONLN 
This course introduces current standards of HTML, XHTML, and CSS. Students will code HTML and CSS web pages, test them in browser, and publish them to a web server. Page layouts will use various CSS techniques. Tables and forms will be used as well. A current version of Dreamweaver will be used to build more complex pages.

WDV-450 Social Media Branding (3 cr.) VT

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This course will go through how social media has?disrupted communication channels and created?challenges for marketing in the digital age. The?change of control of the brand has shifted from?the company to the consumer. In this course,?students will learn how to manage their brand?(either personal or business) on social media and?how to create a social media strategy. Through?lecture, discussions, and case studies, students?will learn various theoretical frameworks to?optimize social medial strategy for a specific?industry. Topics discussed include the importance?of influencers and brand advocates, the benefits?of listening and aligning with objectives and?goals.

WELDING

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WEL-362 Welding Fundamentals (3 cr.) VT

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This course introduces students to the?standardized welding symbols established by the?American Welding Society (AWS) and their?application within the welding industry. Emphasis?is placed on interpreting welding symbols as they?appear on engineering and technical drawings.?Students will develop the ability to accurately?identify, understand, and apply these symbols,?while also utilizing mathematical skills to?perform measurement conversions and interpret?dimensional data as required by engineering?documentation.

WEL-363 Welding Discontinuities (1 cr.) VT

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This course explores the roles and?responsibilities of welding inspectors and welders?in the evaluation of weldments. Emphasis is placed?on the identification and classification of weld?discontinuities, as well as the criteria used to?assess their acceptability according to industry?standards. Students will gain an understanding of?inspection techniques, evaluation procedures, and?the decision-making processes involved in?determining the quality and integrity of welded?joints.

WORK BASED LEARNING

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WBL-301 Internship: AFNR (1 cr.) VT

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This course is offered under the supervision and?mentoring of practicing professionals. This course?provides students the opportunity to learn in a?professional work setting related to their major?or career goal in Agriculture, Food, and Natural?Resources. Students will participate in job?training, and will gain experience in problem?solving, decision making, and specific job duties?within a business or organization.

WBL-303 Internship: Human Services (3.5 cr.) VT

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NOTE: This course requires students to complete 160 hours of supervised observing and interpreting with a licensed interpreter and attend weekly meetings with instructor in-person/Zoom
This course is offered under the supervision and?mentoring of practicing professionals, and?provides students an opportunity to learn in a?professional work setting related to their major?or career goal in Human Services. Students will?participate in job training, and will gain?expereience in problem solving, decision making,?and specific duties within a business or?organization.