Accounting Principles I (ACC111) 3 Credits

Fundamental theory of accounting principles and procedures. Prerequisites: None.

Accounting Principles II (ACC112) 3 Credits

Continuation of the fundamental theory of accounting principles and procedures, including interpretation of general purpose financial statements. Prerequisites: ACC111 with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of Department or Division.

Computerized Accounting (ACC115) 3 Credits

Understanding of fundamental accounting principles and mastery of an accounting information systems including the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll. Prerequisites: None.

Managerial Accounting (ACC212) 3 Credits

Development and analysis of accounting information for managerial planning and control. Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in (ACC111 and ACC112), or ACC211, and (CIS105 or permission of Department or Division).

Introduction to Criminal Justice (AJS101) 3 Credits

An introduction to crime and society's responses to it. Examines the nature and causes of crime, the criminal law, constitutional safeguards, and the organization and operation of the criminal justice system including the police, courts, jails, prisons, probation and parole departments, and community corrections agencies. Covers the history of the criminal justice system, terminology and career opportunities. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

Academic Literacy Through Integrated Reading and Writing (ALT100) 4 Credits

Develops academic language skills and critical reading skills for organizing, analyzing, and retaining material through complementary reading and writing assignments. Prepares students for college level reading and writing intensive courses as well as career-related reading and writing tasks. Prerequisites: An appropriate District placement.

Prehistoric Through Gothic Art (ARH101) 3 Credits

History of art from prehistoric through medieval period. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: H, HU

Renaissance Through Contemporary Art (ARH102) 3 Credits

History of art from around the world from the Renaissance through contemporary period. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: H, HU

Mexican Art History (ARH217) 3 Credits

Art of Mexico and related cultures, from the prehistoric to the contemporary period. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: H, HU

Drawing I (ART111) 3 Credits

Fundamental principles of drawing. Emphasis on composition and facility in objective and expressive representation, using variety of drawing media. Prerequisites: None.

Drawing and Composition II (ART122) 3 Credits

Emphasis on composition and exploration of drawing media. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART111.

Digital Storytelling (ART150) 3 Credits

Enables students to find and develop their personal stories. Emphasis on the use of digital technology to create, edit, produce and archive a digital story. Prerequisites: None.

Ceramics I (ART161) 3 Credits

Introduction to ceramic materials and techniques of hand construction, decorating, glazing and throwing on potters' wheel. Prerequisites: None.

Ceramics II (ART162) 3 Credits

Major emphasis on wheel throwing, glaze making and decorating techniques. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART161.

Painting I (ART167) 3 Credits

Exploration of technical and expressive possibilities of various painting media in easel painting. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ART111 and ART112), or permission of instructor.

Painting II (ART168) 3 Credits

Continued refinement of painting skills and investigation of new possibilities in painting. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART167 or permission of Instructor.

Special Projects (ART298AC) 3 Credits

Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.

Women in Other Cultures (ASB211) 3 Credits

Cross-cultural analysis of the economic, social, political, and religious factors that affect women's status in traditional and modern societies. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, HU, SB

Magic, Witchcraft and Healing: An Introduction to Comparative Religion (ASB214) 3 Credits

Origins, elements, and forms of religion; a comparative survey of religious beliefs, myths, rituals and symbolism including magic, witchcraft and healing as practiced in selected regions of the world; the place of religion in the total culture. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, HU

Buried Cities and Lost Tribes: Old World (ASB222) 3 Credits

Introduction to archaeology through discoveries and the researchers who made them. Emphasis on methods of archaeological fieldwork and what these discoveries reveal about humanity, including the nature of archaeological inquiry, the development of human social groups, the changing role of religion in evolving societies, the origins of agriculture, the origins of settled life ways, the rise of cities and complex societies, political strife across different cultures and the forces which tend to fragment societies. Examples drawn from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Pacific Islands, and Australia. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, H, HU, SB

Buried Cities and Lost Tribes: New World (ASB223) 3 Credits

Introduction to archaeology through discoveries and the researchers who made them. Emphasis on methods of archaeological fieldwork and what these discoveries reveal about humanity, including the nature of archaeological inquiry, the development of human social groups, the changing role of religion in evolving societies, the origins of agriculture, the origins of settled life ways, the rise of cities and complex societies, political strife across different cultures and the forces which fragment societies. Examples drawn from North America, Central America, and South America. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, H, HU, SB

Engine Diagnosis and Inspection (ASE111) 2 Credits

Diagnosis and inspection of automotive internal combustion engines. Prerequisites: None.

Engine Diagnosis and Inspection (ASE111AU) 2 Credits

Diagnosis and inspection of automotive internal combustion engines. Prerequisites: None.

Automatic Transmission and Transaxle (ASE121AU) 4 Credits

Principles of automotive operation, servicing and repair procedures for automatic transmissions / transaxles; includes diagnostics and testing of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components. Prerequisites: None.

Manual Drive Trains and Axles (ASE131) 4 Credits

Operation, diagnosis, service, and repair of the automotive powertrain. Includes manual transmissions/transaxles, clutches, drive axles, driveshafts, differentials, four-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive. Prerequisites: None.

Manual Drive Trains and Axles (ASE131AU) 4 Credits

Operation, diagnosis, service, and repair of the automotive powertrain. Includes manual transmissions/transaxles, clutches, drive axles, driveshafts, differentials, four-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive. Prerequisites: None.

Steering, Suspension and Pre-Alignment (ASE141) 2 Credits

Principles and operation of automotive suspension and steering systems. Prerequisites: None.

Steering, Suspension and Pre-Alignment (ASE141AU) 2 Credits

Principles and operation of automotive suspension and steering systems. Prerequisites: None.

Introduction to Brake Systems (ASE151AU) 2 Credits

Fundamentals and operation of automotive braking systems. Includes training in service, testing, and repair of basic brake and brake-related components. Prerequisites: None.

Automotive Battery, Starting and Charging Systems (ASE162) 2 Credits

The principles of operation, testing and diagnosis of automotive battery, starting and charging systems. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE161, or permission of Instructor.

Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems (ASE171) 3 Credits

The theory and operation of automotive heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Training in diagnosis, service and repair of these systems. Prerequisites: None.

Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems (ASE171AU) 3 Credits

The theory and operation of automotive heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Training in diagnosis, service and repair of these systems.
Prerequisites: None.

Introduction to Engine Performance (ASE181) 2 Credits

An introductory course in automotive engine performance as it relates to the construction and operating principles of automotive internal combustion engines, fuel systems, ignition systems, and the related lubrication and cooling systems. Prerequisites: None.

Advanced Steering, Suspension and Alignment (ASE241) 2 Credits

Advanced automotive principles of suspension and steering systems. Diagnosis, service and repair procedures, with emphasis on four-wheel alignment. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE141, or permission of Instructor.

Advanced Steering, Suspension and Alignment (ASE241AU) 2 Credits

Advanced automotive principles of suspension and steering systems. Diagnosis, service and repair procedures, with emphasis on four-wheel alignment. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE141, or permission of Instructor.

Advanced Brake Systems (ASE251AU) 2 Credits

The operation, diagnosis, service and repair of advanced automotive brake systems. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE151, or permission of Instructor.

Automotive Electrical Diagnostics and Repair (ASE261) 2 Credits

Principles of automotive electrical diagnostics and repair. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE162, or permission of Instructor.

Automotive Electrical Diagnostics and Repair (ASE261AU) 2 Credits

Principles of automotive electrical diagnostics and repair. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE162, or permission of Instructor.

Automotive Electronic Control Systems (ASE262AU) 2 Credits

Principles and operation of automotive electronics and electronic control systems. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE261, or permission of Instructor.

Hybrid Vehicle Overview (ASE263) 2 Credits

Automotive hybrid vehicle design and operation. Safety practices as suggested by manufacturers for servicing hybrid vehicle. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE101.

Automotive Service Internship (ASE290AA) 1 Credit

Automotive work experience in the automotive service industry. Note: 80 hours of designated work per credit. Maximum of four (4) credits can be earned by taking any combination of ASE290AA, and/or ASE290AB, and/or ASE290AC; this combination may include repeats of the same suffixed course(s). Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.

Automotive Service Internship (ASE290AC) 3 Credits

Automotive work experience in the automotive service industry. Note: 80 hours of designated work per credit. Maximum of four (4) credits can be earned by taking any combination of ASE290AA, and/or ASE290AB, and/or ASE290AC; this combination may include repeats of the same suffixed course(s). Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.

Bones, Stones, and Human Evolution (ASM104) 4 Credits

Study of human evolution and variation; including fossil hominids and their tools, primate anatomy and behavior, human genetics, and the environment and human biology. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB, SG

Environmental Biology (BIO105) 4 Credits

Fundamentals of ecology and their relevance to human impact on natural ecosystems. Field trips may be required at students' expense. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SQ

Marine Biology (BIO145) 4 Credits

A survey of marine environments and their biotic communities with emphasis on the natural history of marine organisms. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SG

Introductory Biology for Allied Health (BIO156) 4 Credits

An introductory biology course for allied health majors with an emphasis on humans. Topics include fundamental concepts of cell biology, histology, microbiology, and genetics. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one-semester of college level chemistry is strongly recommended.

General Education Designations: SQ

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology (BIO160) 4 Credits

Principles of scientific method. Structural organization, homeostasis and control mechanisms of the body. Specific chemistry concepts. Structure and function of the major systems of the body. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SQ

General Biology (Majors) I (BIO181) 4 Credits

The study and principles of structure and function of organisms at the molecular and cellular levels. A detailed exploration of the chemistry of life, the cell, and genetics. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended.

General Education Designations: SQ

General Biology (Majors) II (BIO182) 4 Credits

The study and principles of structure and function of living things at cellular, organismic, and higher levels of organization. A detailed exploration of the mechanisms of evolution, biological diversity, biology of organisms, and ecology. Note: BIO182 may require field trips. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181 or BIO181XT.

General Education Designations: SG

Human Anatomy and Physiology I (BIO201) 4 Credits

Study of structure and function of the human body. Topics include cells, tissues, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous system. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (BIO156, or BIO156XT, or BIO181, or BIO181XT, or one year of high school biology) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101). CHM130 or higher or one year of high school chemistry suggested but not required.

General Education Designations: SG

Human Anatomy and Physiology II (BIO202) 4 Credits

Continuation of structure and function of the human body. Topics include endocrine, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems; and fluid and electrolyte balance. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO201 or BIO201XT.

General Education Designations: SG

Microbiology (BIO205) 4 Credits

Study of microorganisms and their relationship to health, ecology, and related fields. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (BIO156, or BIO156XT, or BIO181, or BIO181XT, or one year of high school biology) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101). CHM130 or higher or one year of high school chemistry suggested but not required.

General Education Designations: SG

A+ Exam Prep: Computer Hardware Configuration and Support (BPC170) 3 Credits

Explore technical aspects of personal computers, including system components, installation, system configuration, peripheral devices, and notebooks. Emphasis placed on hardware installation, maintenance, mobile devices, and hardware troubleshooting. Helps prepare students for the CompTIA A+ examinations.
Prerequisites: None.

A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support (BPC270) 3 Credits

Explore advanced technical aspects of maintaining and servicing computers. Emphasis placed on OS installation, maintenance, mobile devices, security, software troubleshooting, and on proper usage of tools, safety procedures, and professionalism. Helps prepare students for the CompTIA A+ examinations. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor.

Literacy Development and the Young Child (CFS275) 1 Credit

Literacy from birth through the early childhood years. Focus on developmentally appropriate ways to encourage speaking, listening, writing, and reading in the home and classroom. Prerequisites: None.

Family-School Interaction: Preschool (CFS285AA) 1 Credit

Interaction among parents, teachers and the preschool. Emphasis on methods used cooperatively by parents and preschool teachers to provide for education and developmental needs. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (CFS/ECH176 or CFS278), or permission of Instructor.

Fundamental Chemistry (CHM130) 3 Credits

A survey of the fundamentals of general chemistry. Emphasis on essential concepts and problem solving techniques. Basic principles of measurement, chemical bonding, structure and reactions, nomenclature, and the chemistry of acids and bases. Preparation for students taking more advanced courses in chemistry. Designed to meet needs of students in such diverse areas as agriculture, nursing, home economics, physical education and water technology. Note: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with: CHM130LL Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM090, or MAT090, or MAT091, or MAT092, or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory math placement) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101 as indicated by appropriate reading placement)], or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.

General Education Designations: SQ

Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory (CHM130LL) 1 Credit

Laboratory experience in support of CHM130. Note: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with: CHM130 Prerequisites or Corequisites: A grade of "C" or better in CHM130.

General Education Designations: SQ

General Chemistry I (CHM151) 3 Credits

Detailed study of principles of chemistry for science majors and students in pre-professional curricula. Note: Completion of all prerequisites within the last two years is recommended. Student may receive credit for only one of the following: CHM150 and CHM151LL, or CHM151 and CHM151LL, or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.

General Education Designations: SQ

General Chemistry I Laboratory (CHM151LL) 1 Credit

Laboratory experience in support of CHM150 or CHM151. Note: Student may receive credit for only one of the following: CHM150 and CHM151LL, or CHM151 and CHM151LL, or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA. General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with: CHM150 or CHM151 Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151

General Education Designations: SQ

General Chemistry II (CHM152) 3 Credits

A study of the chemical properties of the major groups of elements, equilibrium theory, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and other selected topics. Note: Completion of prerequisites within the last two years recommended. Completion of CHM152LL required to meet the Natural Science requirement. Student may receive credit for only one of the following: CHM152 and CHM152LL, or CHM152AA. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.

General Education Designations: SQ

General Chemistry II Laboratory (CHM152LL) 1 Credit

Laboratory experience in support of CHM152. Note: Student may receive credit for only one of the following: CHM152 and CHM152LL, or CHM152AA. General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with: CHM152 Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM152 or Corequisites: CHM152.

General Education Designations: SQ

Interpersonal and Customer Service Skills for IT Professionals (CIS102) 1 Credit

Examines behaviors necessary to develop and support an effective client service organization. Focuses on methods of increasing the effectiveness of help-desk professionals when responding to a range of customer conditions. Prerequisites: None.

Survey of Computer Information Systems (CIS105) 3 Credits

Overview of computer technology, concepts, terminology, and the role of computers in business and society. Discussion of social and ethical issues related to computers. Use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. Includes uses of application software and the Internet for efficient and effective problem solving. Exploration of relevant emerging technologies. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: CS

Ethics in Information Technology (CIS111) 3 Credits

Ethical issues that arise as a result of increasing use of computers, and the responsibilities of those who work with computers, either as computer science professionals or end users. Critical inquiry and review of ethical challenges in information technology business, including professional and corporate responsibility, government regulation, fiduciary responsibilities of information, infringement of intellectual property, security risk assessment, Internet crime, identity theft, employee surveillance, privacy, compliance, social networking, and the ethics of IT corporations. Prerequisites: None.

Excel Spreadsheet (CIS114DE) 3 Credits

Computer spreadsheet skills for solving business problems using Excel, including calculations, forecasting, projections, macro programming, database searching, extraction, linking, statistics, and matrix manipulation. Production of graphs and reports. Project design using multiple, integrated spreadsheets. Prerequisites: None.

Microsoft Access: Database Management (CIS117DM) 3 Credits

Introduction to the basic elements, exploration of additional components and common database management problems related to the Microsoft Access program. Prerequisites: None. Note: Combines the contents of BPC/CIS117AM and BPC/CIS117BM and BPC/CIS117CM.

Microsoft PowerShell/Command Line Operations (CIS121AH) 3 Credits

Day-to-day command line administration tasks of Microsoft Windows. PowerShell used to create scripts to administer Microsoft windows environment.
Prerequisites: None. MST150++ suggested but not required.

Linux Operating System (CIS126DL) 3 Credits

Introduction to the Linux Operating system. Develop knowledge and skills required to install, configure and troubleshoot a Linux-based workstation including basic network functions. Learn basic command line and Graphical User Interface (GUI) desktop environment utilities and applications. Fundamental abilities to achieve the entry-level industry certification covered. Prerequisites: None.

Internet/Web Development Level I (CIS133DA) 3 Credits

Overview of the Internet/World Wide Web (WWW) and its resources. Hands-on experience with various Internet/WWW resource discovery, information retrieval, and social media tools. Design and Development of multi-page websites using current Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) standards. Prerequisites: None.

Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals (CIS150AB) 3 Credits

Structured and Object-Oriented design and logic tools. Use of computer problems to demonstrate and teach concepts using an appropriate programming language. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CIS105 or permission of Instructor.

Introduction to Javascript (CIS166AA) 3 Credits

Introduction to basic JavaScript programming concepts including syntax. Covers Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), programming logic and debugging, as well as forms manipulation and animation. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS133DA or permission of Instructor.

VMware ESXI Server Enterprise (CIS197) 3 Credits

Introduction to vSphere and VMware ESXI server in the enterprise. Covers many aspects of virtualization for VMware ESXI server administration. Designed to develop knowledge and skills required to install, configure and troubleshoot a VMware ESXI Server (vSphere) including basic network functions. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [CIS105 and (BPC270 or MST150++) and (CIS126DL or CIS126RH) and (CIS190 or CNT140AB)] or permission of Instructor.

Project Management Microsoft Project for Windows (CIS224) 3 Credits

Introduction to project management concepts while working with MS Project to solve complex project management networks, including creating Gantt and PERT charts, tracking project progress, planning for restrictions, and integrating MS Project with other software packages such as Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and cc Mail. Prerequisites: None.

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (CIS225AB) 3 Credits

Methodologies and notations for fundamental object-oriented analysis and design including use cases, objects, classes, stereotypes, and relationships. Object-oriented iterative process for system development. A continuous application development exercise for applying the analysis and design concepts. Prerequisites: Any programming language or permission of Instructor.

Internet/Web Development Level II (CIS233DA) 3 Credits

Design and create pages on the World Wide Web with a variety of markup languages, programming languages, scripts, and multimedia. Hands-on experience authoring and preparing sophisticated web documents. Exploration of best practices/issues for web design and publishing and careers in web development and e-commerce. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS133DA or permission of Instructor.

Linux System Administration (CIS238DL) 3 Credits

Managing Linux Operating Systems including sophisticated manipulation of file structures, backup systems, printing processes, troubleshooting, user account management, hard disk maintenance and configuration, process monitoring and prioritizing, kernel customization, and system resource control. Preparation for industry certifications such as the CompTIA Linux+, the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) and the Linux Professional Institute (LPIC-1). Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS126DL or CIS126RH or permission of Instructor.

Java Programming: Level II (CIS263AA) 3 Credits

Intermediate Java programming. Includes features needed to construct object-oriented programming, multithreading, multimedia, files, streams and data structure. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS163AA or permission of Instructor.

Essentials of Network and Information Security (CIS270) 3 Credits

Threats to security of information systems; responsibilities and basic tools for information security, including communication security, infrastructure security, organizational security and basic cryptography. Introduction to the language of network security and hardware, software and firmware components of an information security system for local, metropolitan, enterprise, and wide area networks. Helps prepare participants for the Comptia Security+ exam and the GIAC Security Essentials Certificate (GSEC). Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BPC270 or CIS190 or CNT140AB or MST150++ or permission of Instructor.

Introduction to Networks (CNT140AB) 4 Credits

Focus on the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. Principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced. Students will build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes. Preparation for Cisco certification examination. Prerequisites: None.

Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation (CNT160AB) 4 Credits

Focus on the configuration of routers and switches within small and medium size networks for advanced functionality including Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network security, Access Control Lists (ACLs), Network Address Translation (NAT), Wide Area Network (WAN) concepts, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), Quality of Service (QOS), network management, design, troubleshooting, virtualization, and automation. Preparation for Cisco certification examination. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CNT150AB or permission of Instructor.

Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CNT205) 4 Credits

Associate-level knowledge and skills required to secure Cisco networks. Development of a security infrastructure, identification of threats and vulnerabilities to networks. Mitigation of security threats. Core security technologies. Installation, troubleshooting and monitoring of network devices to maintain integrity, confidentiality and availability of data and devices. Competency in the technologies that Cisco uses in its security structure. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CNT170AA or Certified Cisco Networking Associate (CCNA) certification or permission of Instructor.

Introduction to Human Communication (COM100) 3 Credits

Introduces the theory and practice of human communication. Surveys communication topics related to interpersonal, small group, and public communication. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

Interpersonal Communication (COM110) 3 Credits

Theory and practice of communication skills which affect day-to-day interactions with other persons. Topics may include using verbal and nonverbal symbols, interactive listening, resolving interpersonal conflict, developing and maintaining personal and professional relationships. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

Public Speaking (COM225) 3 Credits

Designed to enhance the student's ability to present public speeches confidently and competently. Also designed to improve information literacy and critical thinking skills. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.

General Education Designations: L

Elements of Intercultural Communication (COM263) 3 Credits

Diverse cultural contexts are explored through basic concepts, principles, and theories of intercultural communication. Discovering effective interaction and appropriate communication in a global community is emphasized.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, G, SB

Service-Learning Experience in Communication (COM282AA) 1 Credit

Unpaid Service-Learning (SL) experience, completed with approved community partner. Note: COM282AA may be repeated for a total of six (6) credit hours. Standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.

Cost Estimating (CON181) 3 Credits

Determining quantities of material, equipment, and labor for a construction project. Includes procedures used to apply unit costs to these items in a minimum of time. Occupational Safety and Health Administration Safety Standards and their impact on construction cost. Prerequisites: None.

Building Construction Methods, Materials, and Equipment (CON252) 3 Credits

Comprehensive study of construction methods, materials, codes, and equipment used in building construction. Prerequisites: None.

Strategies for College Success (CPD150) 3 Credits

Focus on increasing student success through college orientation and personal growth, study skills development, and educational and career planning. Prerequisites: None.

Introduction to Multiculturalism (CPD160) 3 Credits

Examination of the multiple cultures and subcultures within the contemporary United States. Personal exploration of awareness and appreciation of multiculturalism. Activities for experiencing diverse cultural perspectives. Critical thinking skills for recognizing, analyzing, and mediating cultural and psychological factors impacting conflict and accord between diverse cultures through written and oral discourse. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107, or permission of Instructor.

General Education Designations: C, L

College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (CRE101) 3 Credits

Develop and apply critical thinking skills through critically reading varied and challenging materials. Includes analysis, evaluation, interpretation, and synthesis through at least two substantial writing and/or speaking tasks. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.

General Education Designations: L

College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking in Health Sciences (CRE101HS) 3 Credits

Develop and apply critical thinking skills through critically reading varied and challenging materials relevant to current issues in health sciences. Includes analysis, evaluation, interpretation, and synthesis through at least two substantial writing and/or speaking tasks. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.

General Education Designations: L

Introduction to Creative Writing (CRW150) 3 Credits

Introduction to the basic aesthetics and techniques in contemporary creative writing within a variety of genres. Introduction to the analytical concepts and terminology necessary to understand, interpret, and enact contemporary creative writing. Facilitation of writing practices and evaluation. Introduction to literature's role in society. Prerequisites: None.

Introduction to Computer Science (Java) (CSC110) 3 Credits

Concepts of problem-solving, structured and object-oriented programming in Java, fundamental algorithms and techniques and computer system concepts. Social and ethical responsibilities. Intended for Computer Science and Computer Systems Engineering Majors. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT120 or MAT121 or MAT122.

General Education Designations: CS

Digital Design Fundamentals (CSC120) 4 Credits

Number systems, conversion methods, binary and complement arithmetic, Boolean switching algebra and circuit minimization techniques. Analysis and design of combinational logic, flip-flops, simple counters, registers, ROMs, PLDs, synchronous and asynchronous sequential circuits, and state reduction techniques. Building physical circuits. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: CSC100 or CSC110 or permission of Instructor or Division or Department Chair.

General Education Designations: CS

Court Reporting: Machine Shorthand Theory Block I (CTR101) 6 Credits

Basic court reporting machine shorthand theory. Note: Transcript(s) of high school graduation OR equivalent must be on file in the Admissions and Records Office. Prerequisites: (45 wpm keyboarding or permission of Department or Division) and placement into ENG101 or ENG107 or permission of Department or Division.

Court Reporting: Machine Shorthand Theory Block II (CTR102) 6 Credits

Introduction of court briefs and phrases. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CTR101 or permission of Department or Division or Program Director.

Court Reporting: Punctuation and Grammar (CTR105) 1 Credit

Application of the rules of punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization to sentences, paragraphs, and transcripts through systematic testing and/or projects. Prerequisites: None.

Court Reporting: Legal Terminology (CTR106) 1 Credit

Civil/criminal law, the judicial system, legal terminologies, and researching legal citations. Prerequisites: None.

Judicial Internship (CTR211) 1 Credit

A minimum of 50 hours of participation in an actual courtroom deposition setting. Transcript production required. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CTR209 and student must pass one (1) 200 words per minute Q/A test with speed and accuracy to meet court reporting industry standards or permission of Program Director.

Computer-Aided Transcription (CTR215) 3 Credits

Computer terminology, trouble-shooting and basic maintenance of a computer-aided transcription (CAT) system. Court reporting system set-up, maintenance and operation. Real-time system applications in specific environments. Production of transcripts from dictation and with a computer-aided transcription system. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (BPC101AA and CTR101), or permission of Department or Division.

Court Reporting Skill Building: Block III Literary Material (CTR251AA) 4 Credits

Development of speed and accuracy skills with dictation, readback, and transcription in literary material. Speed requirements of 80 and 100 words per minute (wpm) with a speed and accuracy to meet court reporting industry standards. Note: Student must demonstrate completion of required speed in each module with a grade of C or better before enrolling in the next level. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CTR102 or permission of Program Director. Corequisites: (CTR251AB or CTR252AB or CTR253AB) and (CTR251AC or CTR252AC or CTR253AC).

Court Reporting Skill Building: Block III Jury Charge Material (CTR251AB) 4 Credits

Development of speed and accuracy skills with dictation, readback, and transcription in jury charge material. Speed requirements of 100 and 120 words per minute (wpm) with speed and accuracy to meet court reporting industry standards. Note: Student must demonstrate completion of required speed in each module with a grade of C or better before enrolling in the next level. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CTR102 or permission of Program Director. Corequisites: (CTR251AA or CTR252AA or CTR253AA) and (CTR251AC or CTR252AC or CTR253AC).

Court Reporting Skill Building: Block III Question/Answer Testimony Material (CTR251AC) 6 Credits

Development of speed and accuracy skills with dictation, readback, and transcription in question/answer material. Speed requirements of 120 and 140 words per minute (wpm) with speed and accuracy to meet court reporting industry standards. Note: Student must demonstrate completion of required speed in each module with a grade of C or better before enrolling in the next level. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CTR102 or permission of Program Director. Corequisites: (CTR251AA or CTR252AA or CTR253AA) and (CTR251AB or CTR252AB or CTR253AB).

Court Reporting Skill Building: Block IV Literary Material (CTR252AA) 4 Credits

Development of speed and accuracy skills with dictation, readback, and transcription in literary material. Speed requirements of 120 and 140 words per minute (wpm) with speed and accuracy to meet court reporting industry standards. Note: Student must demonstrate completion of required speed in each module with a grade of C or better before enrolling in the next level. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CTR251AA or permission of Program Director. Corequisites: (CTR251AB or CTR252AB or CTR253AB) and (CTR251AC or CTR252AC or CTR253AC).

Court Reporting Skill Building: Block IV Jury Charge Material (CTR252AB) 4 Credits

Development of speed and accuracy skills with dictation, readback, and transcription in jury charge material. Speed requirements of 140 and 160 words per minute (wpm) with speed and accuracy to meet court reporting industry standards. Note: Student must demonstrate completion of required speed in each module with a grade of C or better before enrolling in the next level. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CTR251AB or permission of Program Director. Corequisites: (CTR251AA or CTR252AA or CTR253AA) and (CTR251AC or CTR252AC or CTR253AC).

Court Reporting Skill Building: Block IV Question/Answer Testimony Material (CTR252AC) 6 Credits

Development of speed and accuracy skills with dictation, readback, and transcription in question/answer material. Speed requirements of 160 and 180 words per minute (wpm) with speed and accuracy to meet court reporting industry standards. Note: Student must demonstrate completion of required speed in each module with a grade of C or better before enrolling in the next level. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CTR251AC or permission of Program Director. Corequisites: (CTR251AA or CTR252AA or CTR253AA) and (CTR251AB or CTR252AB or CTR253AB).

Court Reporting Skill Building: Block V Literary Material (CTR253AA) 4 Credits

Development of speed and accuracy skills with dictation, readback and transcription in literary materials. Speed requirements 160 and 180 words per minute (wpm) with speed and accuracy to meet court reporting industry standards. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CTR252AA or permission of Program Director. Corequisites: (CTR251AB or CTR252AB or CTR253AB) and (CTR251AC or CTR252AC or CTR253AC).