May 16, 2024  
2010-2011 College Catalog 
    
2010-2011 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Biology

  
  • BIO 103 - Principles of Biology I

    4 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    Note: Credit toward graduation will not be given for both BIO 101  and 103.
    This is an introductory course for science and non-science majors. It covers physical, chemical, and biological principles common to all organisms. These principles are explained through a study of cell structure and function, cellular reproduction, basic biochemistry, cell energetics, the process of photosynthesis, and Mendelian and molecular genetics. Also included are the scientific method, basic principles of evolution, and an overview of the diversity of life with emphasis on viruses, prokaryotes, and protist. A laboratory is required.
  
  • BIO 104 - Principles of Biology II

    4 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: BIO 103 .
    This course is an introduction to the basic ecological and evolutionary relationships of plants and animals and a survey of plant and animal diversity including classification, morphology, physiology, and reproduction. A laboratory is required.
  
  • BIO 120 - Medical Terminology

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course is a survey of words, terms, and descriptions commonly used in medical arts. Emphasis is placed on spelling, pronunciation, and meanings of prefixes, suffixes, and roots. No laboratory is required.
  
  • BIO 150 - Human Biology

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course introduces the human body with emphasis on structure, function, and pathology. No laboratory is required.
  
  • BIO 201 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

    4 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: BIO 103 *.
    Note: *Students with a strong background in biology should talk with a counselor to determine if they may be exempt from this prerequisite or to discuss the validated system-wide biology placement exam.
    Human Anatomy and Physiology I covers the structure and function of the human body. Included is an orientation of the human body, basic principles of chemistry, a study of cells and tissues, metabolism, joints, the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems, and the senses. Dissection, histological studies, and physiology are featured in the laboratory experience. A laboratory is required.
  
  • BIO 202 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II

    4 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: BIO 103  and BIO 201  with a grade of C or better in BIO 201 .
    Human Anatomy and Physiology II covers the structure and function of the human body. Included is a study of basic nutrition, basic principles of water, electrolyte, and acid-base balance, the endocrine, respiratory, digestive, excretory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, and reproductive systems. Dissection, histological studies, and physiology are featured in the laboratory experience. A laboratory is required.
  
  • BIO 220 - General Microbiology

    4 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: BIO 103 *, BIO 201  OR BIO 202  (Additionally, 4 semester hours of Chemistry is recommended).
    This course includes historical perspectives, cell structure and function, microbial genetics, infectious diseases, immunology, distribution, physiology, culture, identification, classification, and disease control of microorganisms. The laboratory experience includes micro-techniques, distribution, culture, identification, and control. A laboratory is required.

Business

  
  • BUS 100 - Introduction to Business

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This is a survey course designed to acquaint the student with American business as a dynamic process in a global setting. Topics include the private enterprise system, forms of business ownership, marketing, factors of production, personnel, labor, finance, and taxation.
  
  • BUS 146 - Personal Finance

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course is a survey of topics of interest to the consumer. Topics include budgeting, financial institutions, basic income tax, credit, consumer protection, insurance, house purchase, retirement planning, estate planning, investing, and consumer purchases.
  
  • BUS 186 - Elements of Supervision

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of supervision. Topics include the functions of management, responsibilities of the supervisor, management-employee relations, organizational structure, project management, and employee training and rating.
  
  • BUS 189 - Human Relationships

    1-3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course enables employees to better understand actions and motivations within the organizational structure. Topics include general principles of human behavior operating in the workplace.
  
  • BUS 215 - Business Communication

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course covers written, oral and nonverbal communications. Topics include the application of communication principles to the production of clear, correct, and logically organized faxes, e-mail, memos, letters, resumes, reports, and other business communications.
  
  • BUS 241 - Principles of Accounting I

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in MTH 100  or MTH 116 , RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course is designed to provide a basic theory of accounting principles and practices used by service and merchandising enterprises. Emphasis is placed on financial accounting, including the accounting cycle, and financial statement preparation analysis.
  
  • BUS 242 - Principles of Accounting II

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: BUS 241 .
    This course is a continuation of BUS 241 . In addition to a study of financial accounting, this course also places emphasis upon managerial accounting, with coverage of corporations, statement analysis, introductory cost accounting, and use of information for planning, control, and decision making.
  
  • BUS 260 - Statistical Data Analysis

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: CIS 146  and MTH 112  or equivalent placement score.
    This course is an introduction to the use of basic statistical concepts in business applications. Descriptive statistics, index numbers, measures of central tendency and variation, probability, random variables, discrete and continuous probability distributions, sampling distributions, and point and interval estimation are covered. Computer software applications are utilized.
  
  • BUS 263 - The Legal and Social Environment of Business

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course provides an overview of the legal and social environment for business operations with emphasis on contemporary issues and their subsequent impact on business. Topics include the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the legislative process, civil and criminal law, administrative agencies, trade regulations, consumer protection, contracts, employment, and personal property.
  
  • BUS 275 - Principles of Management

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course provides a basic study of the principles of management. Topics include planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling with emphasis on practical business applications.
  
  • BUS 276 - Human Resource Management

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course provides an overview of the responsibilities of the supervisor of human resources. Topics include the selection, placement, testing, orientation, training, rating, promotion, and transfer of employees.
  
  • BUS 279 - Small Business Management

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course provides an overview of the creation and operation of a small business. Topics include buying a franchise, starting a business, identifying capital resources, understanding markets, managing customer credit, managing accounting systems, budgeting systems, inventory systems, purchasing insurance, and the importance of appropriate legal counsel.
  
  • BUS 285 - Principles of Marketing

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course provides a general overview of the field of marketing. Topics include marketing strategies, channels of distribution, marketing research, and consumer behavior.

Carpentry

  
  • CAR 111 - Construction Basics

    3 Hrs.
    Corequisite: CAR 114 .
    This course introduces students to the opportunities in and requirements of the construction industry. Topics include economic outlook for construction, employment outlook, job opportunities, training, apprenticeship, entrepreneurship, construction tools, materials, and equipment, and job safety. Upon completion, the student should be able to identify the job market, types of training, knowledge of apprenticeship opportunities, construction tools, materials, equipment, and safety procedures.
  
  • CAR 112 - Floors, Walls, Site Prep

    3 Hrs.
    Corequisite: CAR 113 .
    This course introduces the student to floor and wall layout and construction. Topics include methods of house framing, components of floor framing, layouts, sub-flooring, connectors and fasteners, and site preparation. Upon completion, the student will be able to identify various types of floor framing systems, select the sizes of floor joists, identify types of house framing, list types of fasteners, and identify property lines, setbacks, and demonstrate a working knowledge of terrain and batter boards.
  
  • CAR 113 - Floors, Walls, Site Prep Lab

    3 Hrs.
    Corequisite: CAR 112 .
    The student will engage in applications of floor and wall construction, application of required tools, use of the builder transit, level rod, tape measure, and grade stakes. Emphasis is placed on cutting sill plates, floor joists, girders, header bridging, sub-flooring, stud wall partitions, door and window headers, wall bracing, leveling instruments, and batter boards. Upon completion, the student should be able to layout and construct a floor, including the sill, joist bridging and openings, install sub-flooring, construct interior and exterior walls, and layout property stakes of site plans.
  
  • CAR 114 - Construction Basics Lab

    3 Hrs.
    Corequisite: CAR 111 .
    This course provides practical and safe application of hand, portable power, stationary and pneumatic tools, use of building materials, fasteners and adhesives, and job site safety. Emphasis is placed on the safe use of hand, power, and pneumatic tools, proper selection of lumber, plywood, by-products, nails, bolts, screws, adhesives, fasteners, construction materials, and job safety. Upon completion, the student should be able to identify hand, power, stationary and pneumatic tools and demonstrate their safe use; identify and properly select wood and non-wood building products, and properly use nails, fasteners and adhesives.
  
  • CAR 121 - Introduction to Blueprint Reading

    3 Hrs.
    This course introduces the student to the basic concepts of blueprint reading. Topics include scales, symbols, site plans, and notations. Upon completion, the student should be able to identify drawings, scale various drawings, and identify different types of lines, symbols, and notations.
  
  • CAR 122 - Concrete and Forming

    3 Hrs.
    Corequisite: CAR 123 .
    This course introduces the student to the properties and uses of concrete and to the procedures for designing concrete forms. Topics include making and pouring concrete, constructing concrete forms, reinforcement methods, finishing concrete, and job safety. Upon completion, the student should be able to list safety rules for the job site, identify components of concrete, describe how concrete forms are built, and how concrete is poured, reinforced, and finished.
  
  • CAR 123 - Concrete and Forming Lab

    3 Hrs.
    Corequisite: CAR 122 .
    This course provides students with practical experience in concrete applications. Emphasis is placed on job site safety, concrete forming, mixing, pouring, finishing, and reinforcing. Upon completion, the student should be able to safely set forms, reinforce, mix, pour, and finish concrete.
  
  • CAR 131 - Roof and Ceiling Systems

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: CAR 133 .
    This course focuses on the design and installation of roof and ceiling systems. Emphasis is placed on rafters, trusses, ceiling joists, roof decking, and roofing materials. Upon completion, the student should be able to design a roof and ceiling system, identify proper installation methods of roofing materials, and describe applicable safety rules.
  
  • CAR 132 - Interior and Exterior Finishing

    3 Hrs.
    This course introduces the student to interior and exterior finishing materials and techniques. Topics include interior trim of windows and doors, ceilings and wall moldings, exterior sidings, trim work, painting, and masonry finishes. Upon completion, the student should be able to identify different types of doors, windows and moldings and describe the uses of each, identify types of exterior sidings and trim, and describe the different types of paint and their proper application.
  
  • CAR 133 - Roof and Ceiling Systems Lab

    3 Hrs.
    Corequisite: CAR 131 .
    The course provides students with practical experience in building and installing roof and ceiling systems. Emphasis is placed on job site safety, layout and cutting of rafters and joists, cutting and building trusses, installing roof decking, and roofing materials. Upon completion, the student should be able to cut and install rafters, joists and trusses, cut and apply roof decking and roofing materials, and apply safety rules for job site.
  
  • CAR 193 - Internship in Carpentry

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
    This course is designed to provide exposure to carpentry practices in non-employment situations. Emphasis is placed on techniques used in the carpentry profession. This course allows students to refine their skills necessary for entry-level employment.
  
  • CAR 203 - Special Topics in Carpentry

    3 Hrs.
    This course allows the student to plan, execute, and present results of individual projects in carpentry. Emphasis is placed on enhancing skills attainment in the carpentry field. This culminating course allows the student to independently apply skills attained in previous courses.

Chemistry

  
  • CHM 104 - Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry

    4 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: MTH 098  (Developmental Algebra II) or equivalent mathematics placement score, RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This is a survey course of general chemistry for students who do not intend to major in science or engineering and may not be substituted for CHM 111 . Lecture will emphasize the facts, principles, and theories of general chemistry including math operations, matter and energy, atomic structure, symbols and formulas, nomenclature, the periodic table, bonding concepts, equations, reactions, stoichiometry, gas laws, phases of matter, solutions, pH, and equilibrium reactions. Laboratory is required.
  
  • CHM 105 - Introduction to Organic Chemistry

    4 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: CHM 104  (Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry) or CHM 111  (College Chemistry I).
    This is a survey course of organic chemistry and biochemistry for students who do not intend to major in science or engineering. Topics will include basic nomenclature, classification of organic compounds, typical organic reactions, reactions involved in life processes, function of biomolecules, and the handling and disposal of organic compounds. Laboratory is required.
  
  • CHM 109 - Introductory Chemistry for Nonmajors I

    4 Hrs.
    Prerequisite or Corequisite: MTH 100 , RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This is a survey course to teach basic scientific literacy and chemical principles. Includes environmental chemistry, household chemicals, and other subjects pertinent to non-majors. Not open to students that have earned credits in CHM 104  or CHM 111 .
  
  • CHM 110 - Introductory Chemistry for Nonmajors II

    4 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: CHM 109 .
    This is a survey course to teach basic scientific literacy and chemical principles. Includes environmental chemistry, household chemicals, nutrition, genetic engineering, and other subjects pertinent to non-majors. Not open to students that have earned credits in CHM 105  or CHM 112 .
  
  • CHM 111 - College Chemistry I

    4 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: MTH 112  or equivalent math placement score, RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This is the first course in a two-semester sequence designed for the science or engineering major who is expected to have a strong background in mathematics. Topics in this course include measurement, nomenclature, stoichiometry, atomic structure, equations and reactions, basic concepts of thermo-chemistry, chemical and physical properties, bonding, molecular structure, gas laws, kinetic-molecular theory, condensed matter, solutions, colloids, and some descriptive chemistry topics. Laboratory is required.
  
  • CHM 112 - College Chemistry II

    4 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: CHM 111 .
    This is the second course in a two-semester sequence designed primarily for the science and engineering student who is expected to have a strong background in mathematics. Topics in this course include chemical kinetics, chemical equilibria, acids and bases, ionic equilibria of weak electrolytes, solubility product principle, chemical thermodynamics, electrochemistry, oxidation-reduction, nuclear chemistry, an introduction to organic chemistry and biochemistry, atmospheric chemistry, and selected topics in descriptive chemistry including the metals, non-metals, semi-metals, coordination compounds, transition compounds, and post-transition compounds. Laboratory is required.
  
  • CHM 221 - Organic Chemistry I

    4 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: CHM 112 .
    This is the first course in a two-semester sequence. Topics in this course include nomenclature, structure, physical and chemical properties, synthesis, and typical reactions for aliphatic, alicyclic, and aromatic compounds with special emphasis on reaction mechanisms, spectroscopy, and stereochemistry. Laboratory is required and will include the synthesis and confirmation of representative organic compounds with emphasis on basic techniques.
  
  • CHM 222 - Organic Chemistry II

    4 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: CHM 221 .
    This is the second course in a two-semester sequence. Topics in this course include nomenclature, structure, physical and chemical properties, synthesis, and typical reactions for aliphatic, alicyclic, aromatic, and biological compounds, polymers and their derivatives, with special emphasis on reaction mechanisms, spectroscopy, and stereochemistry. Laboratory is required and will include the synthesis and confirmation of representative organic compounds with emphasis on basic techniques.

Child Development

  
  • CHD 100 - Introduction to Early Care and Education of Children

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: ENG 092  or equivalent placement in ENG 093 , RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course introduces the child care profession including the six functional areas of the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Emphasis is placed on using positive guidance techniques, setting up a classroom, and planning a schedule. Upon completion, the student should be able to create and modify children’s environments to meet individual needs, use positive guidance to develop positive relationships with children, and promote children’s self-esteem, self-control, and self-motivation.
  
  • CHD 201 - Child Growth and Development Principles

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: ENG 092  or equivalent placement in ENG 093 , RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course is a systematic study of child growth and development from conception through early childhood. Emphasis is placed on principles underlying physical, mental, emotional, and social development, and on methods of child study and practical implications. Upon completion, the student should be able to use knowledge of how young children differ in their development and approaches to learning to provide opportunities that support the physical, social, emotional, language, cognitive, and aesthetic development of children.
  
  • CHD 202 - Children’s Creative Experiences

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: ENG 092  or equivalent placement in ENG 093 , RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course focuses on fostering creativity in preschool children and developing a creative attitude in teachers. Topics include selecting and developing creative experiences in language arts, music, art, science, math, and movement with observation and participation with young children required. Upon completion, the student should be able to select and implement creative and age-appropriate experiences for young children.
  
  • CHD 203 - Children’s Literature and Language Development

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: ENG 092  or equivalent placement in ENG 093 , RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course surveys appropriate literature and language arts activities designed to enhance young children’s speaking, listening, pre-reading, and writing skills. Emphasis is placed on developmental appropriateness as related to language. Upon completion, the student should be able to create, evaluate, and demonstrate activities which support a language-rich environment for young children.
  
  • CHD 204 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Children

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: ENG 092  or equivalent placement in ENG 093 , RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course introduces basic methods and materials used in teaching young children. Emphasis is placed on the student compiling a professional resource file of activities used for teaching math, language arts, science, and social studies concepts. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate basic methods of creating learning experiences using appropriate techniques, materials, and realistic expectations.
  
  • CHD 205 - Program Planning for Educating Young Children

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: ENG 092  or equivalent placement in ENG 093 , RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course is designed to give students practice in lesson and unit planning, writing behavioral objectives, and evaluating activities taught to young children. Emphasis is placed on identifying basic aspects of cognitive development and how children learn. Upon completion, the student should be able to plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and instructional practices based on knowledge of individual differences and the curriculum goals and content.
  
  • CHD 206 - Children’s Health and Safety

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: ENG 092  or equivalent placement in ENG 093 , RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course introduces basic health, nutrition, and safety management practices for young children. Emphasis is placed on setting up and maintaining a safe, healthy environment for young children including specific procedures for infants and toddlers and procedures regarding childhood illnesses and communicable diseases. Upon completion, the student should be able to prepare a healthy, safe environment, plan nutritious meals and snacks, and recommend referrals if necessary.
  
  • CHD 208 - Administration of Child Development Programs

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: ENG 092  or equivalent placement in ENG 093 , RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course includes appropriate administrative policies and procedures relevant to preschool programs. Topics include local, state, and federal regulations, budget planning, record keeping, personnel policies, and parent involvement. Upon completion, the student should be able to identify elements of a sound business plan, develop familiarity with basic record-keeping techniques, and identify elements of a developmentally appropriate program.
  
  • CHD 209 - Infant and Toddler Education Programs

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: ENG 092  or equivalent placement in ENG 093 , RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course focuses on child development from infancy to thirty months of age with emphasis on planning programs using developmentally-appropriate material. Emphasis is placed on positive ways to support an infant’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. Upon completion, the student should be able to plan an infant-toddler program and environment which is appropriate and supportive of the families and the children.
  
  • CHD 210 - Educating Exceptional Young Children

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: ENG 092  or equivalent placement in ENG 093 , RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course explores the many different types of exceptionalities found in young children. Topics include speech, language, hearing, and visual impairments, gifted and talented children, mental retardation, and emotional, behavioral, and neurological handicaps. Upon completion, the student should be able to identify appropriate strategies for working with young exceptional children.
  
  • CHD 211 - Child Development Seminar

    2 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: ENG 092  or equivalent placement in ENG 093 , RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    A selection of topics relating to young children are addressed in this course. Subject matter will vary according to industry and student needs. Upon completion, the student should demonstrate competencies designed to assess course objectives.
  
  • CHD 215 - Supervised Practical Experience in Childhood Development

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: CHD 202 , CHD 204 , and CHD 205 .
    This course provides a minimum of 90 hours of hands-on, supervised experience in an approved program for young children. Emphasis is placed on performance of daily duties which are assessed by the College instructor and the cooperating teacher. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate competency in a child care setting.

Commercial Art

  
  • CAT 118 - Design Drawing

    3 Hrs.
    This is an introductory course using pencil, Conte crayon, and drawing instruments. Topics include perspective, space, relationships of design elements, light, shadow, and depth. Still life, landscape, fundamental gesture drawing and page design are introduced. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the fundamentals of drawing and area composition.
  
  • CAT 126 - Typesetting Fundamentals

    3 Hrs.
    The course explores the history of type, the anatomy of type, current technical and aesthetic use of type as well as type’s relation to image as used in contemporary design. Emphasis is placed on the importance of type as a design element in the development of a graphic project.
  
  • CAT 130 - Principles of Design

    3 Hrs.
    This course introduces students to the traditional principles and elements of design. It promotes creative thinking to solve visual communication problems. Emphasis is placed on alignment, contrast, repetition, and proximity. Design concepts include symmetrical and asymmetrical design, as well as the importance of line, shape, texture, value and color. Upon completion, the student should be able to use conscious awareness of design principles to create successful projects.
  
  • CAT 132 - Basic Advertising Design

    3 Hrs.
    This course focuses on design assignments related to the commercial art field and introduces students to graphic design techniques. Focus is placed on creating and producing advertising design pieces. Emphasis is placed on accuracy, sizing, and craftsmanship. Upon course completion, the student should be able to apply creative thinking in design communications and should be able to produce advertising design from concept to completion.
  
  • CAT 148 - Airbrush Artistry

    3 Hrs.
    This course is a study in airbrush artistry. Topics include paint mixing, airbrush maintenance, masking, and media. Projects include a variety of subject matter including technical illustrations, advertising, and creative art. Upon completion, the student should understand the professional aspects of creating designs using airbrush techniques.
  
  • CAT 152 - Digital Photography

    3 Hrs.
    This course introduces the student to digital imaging techniques. Emphasis is placed on the technical application of the camera and on digital photographic lighting methods. Upon completion, the student should be able to determine the need for digital photography versus reproduction quality advertising photography and understand both concepts.
  
  • CAT 180 - Current Topics in Commercial Art

    3 Hrs.
    This course is a survey of current trends in the commercial art industry and provides specialized instruction in various areas using current professional techniques. Emphasis is placed on specialized areas of commercial art.
  
  • CAT 184 - Imaging I

    3 Hrs.
    This course introduces the student to concepts involved in digital photography and the student’s own work with the digital camera. Emphasis is placed on learning the principles of good composition and comprehending the commands and procedures.
  
  • CAT 202 - Advertising

    3 Hrs.
    Through a variety of projects simulating various real-world advertising media, this course guides students in applying design to persuasive commercial communications. Students study understanding the target audience, psychology of advertising, advertising techniques, and working with clients. Emphasis is placed on creative thinking in order to identify the type of visual communication most likely to enhance positive consumer reactions.
  
  • CAT 232 - Intermediate Advertising Design

    3 Hrs.
    This course includes advance design concepts and assignments. Emphasis is placed on various design elements including artistic rendering, photo illustrations, typography, and computer layout as applied to advertising campaigns. Upon completion, the student should be able to use his or her graphic arts skills to produce professional art work.
  
  • CAT 242 - Advanced Advertising Design

    3 Hrs.
    This course allows students to create, design, and produce a corporate image project. Emphasis is placed on the development of the repetitive grids, using photographs as clip art, scanned images, and page layout software. Upon completion, the student should be able to apply manual and computer skills to advertising design projects.
  
  • CAT 260 - Portfolio

    3 Hrs.
    This course provides the advanced student an opportunity to use previous commercial art training to design and produce a professional and marketable portfolio for final presentation. Emphasis is placed on a complete portfolio, resume, cover letter, and self-promotional piece. Upon completion, the student should be able to formulate portfolio qualify work for job interviews.
  
  • CAT 275 - Creative Illustration

    3 Hrs.
    This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of illustration using assorted media including pencil, watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, pastels, etc. Emphasis is placed on drawing and illustrating perception, color, and execution. Dynamic illustrations are pursued through layouts for print advertisements, articles, and books.
  
  • CAT 281 - Special Topics in Commercial Art

    3 Hrs.
    This course provides specialized instruction in various areas related to the commercial art industry. Emphasis is placed on meeting students’ needs.
  
  • CAT 282 - Special Topics in Commercial Art

    3 Hrs.
    These courses provide specialized instruction in various areas related to the commercial art industry. Emphasis is placed on meeting students’ needs.
  
  • CAT 291 - Cooperative Work Experience in Commercial Art

    3 Hrs.
    This course provides work experience with a College-approved employer in an area related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with related work experience. Upon completion, the student should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies.

Commercial Food Services

  
  • CFS 101 - Orientation to the Hospitality Industry

    3 Hrs.
    This course is an introduction to the food service industry and employment opportunities. This course focuses on the different types of food service/hospitality outlets. Upon completion, the student should be knowledgeable of business and career opportunities within the food service industry.
  
  • CFS 102 - Catering

    2 Hrs.
    This course includes the theory and practice of operating a catering business. Topics include food production and management related to catering and other special services. Upon completion, the student should have a working knowledge of the principles involved in operating a catering business.
  
  • CFS 110 - Basic Food Preparation

    3 Hrs.
    This course introduces the fundamental concepts, skills, and techniques involved in basic cookery. Topics include scientific principles of food preparation and the relationship of food composition and structure to food preparation. The student should develop competencies in food preparation as it relates to the food service industry.
  
  • CFS 111 - Foundations in Nutrition

    3 Hrs.
    This course focuses on nutrition and meal planning in relation to the food preparation industry. Topics include the science of food and nutrition, essential nutrients, and their relation to the growth, maintenance, and functioning of the body, nutritional requirements of different age levels, and economic and cultural influences on food selection. Upon completion, the student should be able to apply the basic principles of meal planning.
  
  • CFS 112 - Sanitation, Safety, and Food Service

    2 Hrs.
    This course introduces the basic principles of sanitation and safety to food service handling including purchasing, storing, preparation and serving. Specific topics include the dangers of microbial contaminants, food allergens and foodborne illness, safe handling of food, the flow of food, and food safety management systems. At the conclusion of this course the student should be prepared to test for ServSafe© certification. The content of this course is foundational for all culinary arts classes.
  
  • CFS 113 - Table Service

    2 Hrs.
    This course is a guide for the modern wait staff. Topics include laying the cover, taking the order, surveying of different styles of table service from the casual to the very formal, tabulating and presenting the bill, and busing and turning the table. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the art of table service.
  
  • CFS 114 - Meal Management

    3 Hrs.
    This course covers the principles of meal management. Topics include menu planning, food selection, recipe standardization, food preparation, and meal service for all phases of food service. Upon completion, the student should be able to apply efficient work habits, sanitation and safety in the kitchen.
  
  • CFS 132 - Food Preparation and the Health Care Industry

    3 Hrs.
    This course introduces students to food preparation and service in the health care industry. Emphasis will be placed on using medical dictionaries and reading charts for therapeutic diet instruction, and designing and creating menus and diet programs for special client populations. Upon completion, the student should be able to read and interpret medical terms, and demonstrate knowledge about food service in the health care industry.
  
  • CFS 141 - Food Production for Special Operations

    2 Hrs.
    This course covers menu planning principles, food preparation, food procurement, and food management skills needed to provide appealing and profitable food service in special operations. Topics include fast food cookery, convenience-store food service, supermarkets, delicatessens, and take-out venue. Upon completion, the student should be able to plan, organize, and prepare food service items for special operations.
  
  • CFS 199 - Healthy Cooking

    1 Hr.
    The student will become educated in the principles of sound nutrition for the prevention of disease through a lecture/lab course. Basic principles of nutrition will be discussed along with practical aspects of nutrition which will be applied through cooking demonstrations by the instructor.
  
  • CFS 201 - Meat Preparation and Processing

    2 Hrs.
    This course focuses on meat preparation and processing. The student will be responsible for the preparing of meats including beef, pork, poultry, fish, and seafood so they can be used for final preparations in the other stations of the kitchens. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles in meat preparation and processing.
  
  • CFS 204 - Foundations of Baking

    3 Hrs.
    This course covers basic ingredients, weights and measures, baking terminology, and formula calculations. Topics include yeast-raised products, quick breads, pastry dough, various cakes and cookies, and appropriate filling and finishing techniques. Upon completion, the student should be able to prepare and evaluate baked products.
  
  • CFS 213 - Food Purchasing and Cost Control

    3 Hrs.
    Emphasis is placed on procurement, yield tests, inventory control, specification, planning, forecasting, market trends, terminology, cost controls, pricing, and food service ethics. Upon completion, the student should be able to apply effective purchasing techniques based on the end-use of the product.
  
  • CFS 251 - Menu Design

    2 Hrs.
    This course introduces menu design. Topics include development of standardized recipes, layout, nutritional concerns, product utilization, demographics, and customer needs. Upon completion, the student should be able to write, lay-out, and produce effective menus for a variety of hospitality settings.
  
  • CFS 260 - Internship for Commercial Food Service

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
    This course is designed to give students practical, on-the-job experiences in all phases of food service operations under the supervision of a qualified food service professional.
  
  • CFS 299 - Special Topics in Commercial Food Preparation

    3 Hrs.
    This course provides instruction in special topics in commercial food preparation. Emphasis is placed on timely topics related to commercial food preparation and service and may be repeated as subject matter varies. Upon completion, the student should have an understanding of timely topics relative to the commercial food preparation industry.

Computer Science

  
  • CIS 117 - Database Management Software Applications

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: MTH 098  or MTH 100  or equivalent placement score, RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course provides students with hands-on experience using database management software. The student will develop skills common to most database management software by developing a wide variety of databases. Emphasis is on planning, developing, and editing functions associated with database management.
  
  • CIS 146 - Microcomputer Applications

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course is an introduction to the most common software applications of microcomputers and includes “hands-on” use of microcomputers and some of the major commercial software. These software packages should include typical features of office suites, such as word processing, spreadsheets, database systems, and other features found in current software packages. Upon completion, the student should understand common applications and be able to utilize selected features of these packages.
  
  • CIS 191 - Intro to Computer Science

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: MTH 100  or equivalent math placement score, RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course introduces fundamental concepts, including an algorithmic approach to problem-solving via the design and implementation of programs in selected language such as Pascal, C, Ada, Visual Basic, or other appropriate languages. Structured programming techniques involving input/output, conditional statements, loops, files, arrays, and structures, and simple data structures are introduced. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the subject through the completion of programming assignments and testing.
  
  • CIS 193 - Intro to Computer Programming Lab

    1 Hr.
    Corequisite: CIS 191 .
    In the Programming laboratory, the student develops and applies the basic programming skills taught in CIS 191 .
  
  • CIS 196E - Microsoft Excel

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: OAD 101 , RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course is designed to provide the student with a firm foundation in the use of computerized equipment and appropriate software in performing spreadsheet tasks through classroom instruction and outside lab. Emphasis is on spreadsheet terminology and design, common formulas, proper file and disk management procedures. Upon completion, the student should be able to use spreadsheet features to design, format, and graph effective spreadsheets. The State Department of Education refers to this course as Spreadsheet Applications.
  
  • CIS 203 - Introduction to the Information Highway

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: CIS 146 .
    This course introduces the student to the basic principles of the information highway. The student will be exposed to different network information tools such as electronic mail, network news, gophers, the World Wide Web, browsers, commercial information services and the use of appropriate editors or software to introduce construction of Web environments.
  
  • CIS 212 - Visual Basic

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course is a continuation of CIS 211, with emphasis being on BASIC programming using a graphical user interface. The course will emphasize graphical user interfaces with additional topics such as advanced file handling techniques, simulation, and other selected areas. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics through the completion of programming projects and appropriate tests.
  
  • CIS 251C - Programming

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course is an introduction to the C programming language. Included in this course are topics in an algorithmic approach to problem solving, structured programming techniques and constructs, using functions and macros, simple data structures, and using files for input and output. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics through the completion of programming projects and appropriate tests.
  
  • CIS 273 - Networking and Data Communications

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: Any programming course, RDG 085  or equivalent placement score.
    This course is an introduction to computer networks and data communications technology. Topics included in this course are networking and communications hardware, software, topologies, models, and protocols. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate knowledge on the topics through completion of assignments and appropriate tests.
  
  • CIS 286 - Computerized Management Info Systems

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: MTH 100  placement and one of the following: CIS 146  or CIS 231 or CIS 191 .
    This course covers the nature of computerized management information systems, problems created by the computer relative to personnel, components of computer systems, programming, and application of computers to business problems.
  
  • CIS 294 - Special Topics

    3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
    This course allows study of currently relevant computer science topics, with the course being able to be repeated for credit for each different topic covered. Course content will be determined by the instructor and will vary according to the topic being covered. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the course topic through completion of assignments and appropriate tests.
  
  • CIS 299 - Directed Studies in Computer Science

    1-3 Hrs.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
    This course allows independent study under the direction of an instructor. Topics to be included in the course material will be approved by the instructor prior to or at the beginning of the class. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics as specified by the instructor.

Computerized Numerical Control

  
  • CNC 101 - Introduction to CNC

    6 Hrs.
    This is an introductory course with emphasis placed on the basic concepts and terminology of numerical control. Topics include Cartesian coordinate system, CNC principles, and machine capabilities. Student will gain an understanding of CNC machine tools and their usage.
  
  • CNC 102 - CNC Turning Operations

    6 Hrs.
    This course is a study introducing the student to two-axis part programming. Applications of graphics programming and lathe set-up are also included. Students will learn to write CNC Turning programs, set-up, and operate the CNC lathe.
  
  • CNC 103 - Manual Programming

    6 Hrs.
    This course will emphasize calculations for CNC machine tools. Topics will include G and M codes, radius programming, and cutter compensations. Student will learn to write a variety of CNC programs which can be used on the job as reference programs.
  
  • CNC 104 - CNC Milling Operations

    6 Hrs.
    This is a course in programming and operation of the CNC Milling Machines. Applications include maintenance, safety, and production of machine parts through programming, set-up, and operation. Student will learn to produce finished parts on the CNC milling machines.
 

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