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COM100: Introduction to Human Communication – 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

SUN# COM1100

CRE101: College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking – 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

DAN250: Dance Performance III – 1 credit

Continued study of the process and practice of dance performance at beginning intermediate level. Note: DAN250 may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN155 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance.

DAN255: Dance Performance IV – 1 credit

Continued study of the process and practice of dance performance at the intermediate level. Note: DAN255 may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN250 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance.

EDU221: Introduction to Education – 3 credits

Overview of the historical, political, economic, social, and philosophical factors that influence education and make it so complex. Opportunity for students to assess their interest and suitability for teaching. Prerequisites: None. Note: EDU221 requires a minimum of 30 hours of field experience in elementary or secondary classroom environment.

General Education Designations: SB

ENG100AE: Composition Skills – 1 credit

Developing generative and evaluative writing skills using selected software programs. Prerequisites: Appropriate English placement test score, or a grade of "C" or better in ENG091 or ESL097, or permission of Instructor.

ENG101: First-Year Composition – 3 credits

Emphasis on rhetoric and composition with a focus on expository writing and understanding writing as a process. Establishing effective college-level writing strategies through four or more writing projects comprising at least 3,000 words in total. Prerequisites: Appropriate writing placement test score, or a grade of C or better in ENG091 or ESL097 or WAC101, or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or (a grade of C in ALT100 AND Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL OR WAC101 OR ENG100A+).

General Education Designations: FYC

SUN# ENG1101

ENG101LL: First-Year Composition Lab – 1 credit

Supplemental instruction for composition courses. Focus on developing effective writing processes to address a range of rhetorical situations. Prerequisites: WritePlacer score of 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4. Corequisites: ENG101.

ENG102: First-Year Composition – 3 credits

Emphasis on rhetoric and composition with a focus on persuasive, research-based writing and understanding writing as a process. Developing advanced college-level writing strategies through three or more writing projects comprising at least 4,000 words in total. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101.

General Education Designations: FYC

SUN# ENG1102

ENH255: Contemporary U.S. Literature and Film – 3 credits

Strengths and weaknesses of literature and film. Challenges of adapting literature to film. Addressing racial, ethnic, gender, class and religious differences between cultures and mediums. Use of narrative in each medium and how it translates various cultural values and assumptions. Specific genres present in literature and film. Cultural metaphors and symbols used in literature and film. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101.

General Education Designations: C, HU, L

EPS195: Business Start-Up and Planning – 2 credits

Development of a feasibility approach to strategic decision making concerning new venture start-up. Includes development of a business feasibility study and a preliminary business plan. Prerequisites: None.

ESL012: ESL I-Writing with Oral Practice – 3 credits

Emphasis on basic conventions of writing in English. Includes introduction to the alphabet, capitalization, punctuation, and simple sentence structure. Note: ESL012 may be repeated for a total of six (6) credit hours. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score or permission of instructor.

ESL022: ESL II-Writing With Oral Practice – 3 credits

Emphasis on basic writing skills, accompanied by recitation of short writings. Sentence patterns and introduction of paragraph writing. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) credits. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL course placement score, or a grade of C or better in ESL012, or permission of Instructor.

ESL032: ESL III-Writing With Oral Practice – 3 credits

Emphasis on complex sentence patterns in writing and speech. Introduction to the prewriting and writing process in a college setting. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) credits. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL course placement score, or a grade of C or better in ESL022, or permission of Instructor.

ESL042: ESL IV-Writing With Oral Practice – 3 credits

Emphasis on paragraph writing and oral recitation of complex sentences and paragraphs. Introduction to the prewriting and writing process for short essays. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) credits. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL course placement score, or a grade of C or better in ESL032, or permission of Instructor.

GBS261: Investments I – 3 credits

Evaluation of various investment forms including study of inflation, taxation, government securities, stocks and bonds, real estate and retirement plans. Securities industry knowledge and skills for individuals to prepare for careers in Financial Services. Includes capital markets, types of products and their risks, trading, customer accounts, prohibited activities, and regulatory agencies and their functions. Helps to prepare students for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Examination required for entry-level positions in the security industry.
Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in GBS261LL recommended but not required. Note: Students interested in taking the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Examination should also enroll in the GBS261LL Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam Prep course.

GBS261LL: Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam Prep – 1 credit

Helps to prepare students for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Examination required for prospective securities industry professionals. Focuses on reviewing key concepts, practicing skills, and preparing to successfully demonstrate existing knowledge on the SIE certification exam. The course is designed to provide an overview of exam topics and study and test-taking strategies. It also will include structured study time, group discussions, and the use of practice exams to assess test readiness.
Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in GBS261 recommended but not required. Note: GBS261 is recommended for students who are not already employed in the financial services industry and need more in-depth content related to the SIE exam.

MAS101: Introduction to Medical Assisting – 2 credits

Introduction to professional skills required in the field of medical assisting. Development of professional behaviors and expectations; in addition to but not limited to communication and mathematical calculations used.
Prerequisites: None. Note: Students must meet all the competencies to continue the Medical Assisting program.

MAS102: Fundamentals of Administrative Medical Assisting – 6 credits

Explores fundamental administrative procedures in ambulatory healthcare settings, such as appointment scheduling, telephone etiquette, and patient rights. Emphasis on a basic understanding of medical law and ethics and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations. Provides a basic overview of insurance, coding, billing, and electronic health records (EHR) as they relate to medical assisting. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAS101.

MAS103: Basic Anatomy, Physiology, and Medical Terminology – 6 credits

Provides a brief overview of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of body systems as they relate to medical assisting. This course will also explore basic nutrition and health as it relates to pathophysiology. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAS101.

MAS104: Medical Administrative Assisting Practicum – 4 credits

Students will apply the medical administrative concepts learned in previous program courses. Note: All health and safety documents must remain current and in good standing, especially TB screening and CPR BLS provider, throughout the MAS104 Practicum. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAS103.

MAT145: College Mathematics with Review – 5 credits

Working knowledge of college-level mathematics and its applications to real-life problems. Emphasis on understanding mathematical concepts and their applications. Topics include proportional reasoning, modeling, finance, probability, and statistics, along with review of arithmetic and introductory algebra, as needed. Prerequisites: None. Note: MAT145 students may receive credit for only one of the following: MAT140, MAT141, MAT142, MAT145, or MAT146. This course is designed for students that do not qualify for MAT141 or MAT142, but intend to complete MAT14+ College Mathematics for their degree path. Review of Basic Arithmetic and Introductory Algebra as needed.

General Education Designations: MA

SUN# MAT1142

MAT187: Precalculus – 5 credits

Topics in algebra and trigonometry in preparation for calculus. Note: Students may receive credit for only one of the following: MAT182 OR MAT187. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT15+, OR an appropriate district placement.

General Education Designations: MA

SUN# MAT1187

PLB109: Phlebotomy: Basic Skills – 2 credits

Theory and practice of basic phlebotomy including laboratory test codes, equipment, and procedures. Prerequisites: (Acceptance into the Laboratory Assisting or Phlebotomy program or permission of Instructor), (a grade of C or better in HCC145AA), and permission of Program Director.

PLB111: Specimen Processing and Advanced Techniques in Phlebotomy Procedures – 2 credits

Theory and practice of advanced techniques in phlebotomy and specimen processing including laboratory test codes, equipment, and procedures. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PLB109 and permission of Program Director.

RDG016: Reading English as a Second Language I – 3 credits

Designed for students who are learning English as a second language. Skills needed to become proficient readers in English. Sound symbol relationships of the English alphabet. Essential vocabulary for daily communication both in isolation and context. Development of reading comprehension skills. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score.

RDG026: Reading English as a Second Language II – 3 credits

Designed for students who are learning English as a second language. Continued development of vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score, or grade of C or better in ESL/RDG016, or permission of Instructor.

RDG036: Reading English as a Second Language III – 3 credits

Designed for students who are learning English as a second language. Instruction for more advanced vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score, or grade of C or better in ESL/RDG026, or permission of Instructor.

RDG046: Reading English as a Second Language IV – 3 credits

Developed for students of English as a second language. Development of advanced vocabulary, comprehension skills, and culture awareness. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score, or grade of C or better in ESL/RDG036, or permission of Instructor.

SBS200: Small Business Operations – 2 credits

In-depth analysis of and individual plan development for the "day-to-day" problems encountered in the operation of a small business. Includes the development of an individual business operations plan including finance, purchasing, production scheduling, maintenance, shipping/receiving,personnel management and insurance/risk management requirements. Investigation of daily problems related to inventory control and business expansion. Prerequisites: None.

SBS202: Small Business Bookkeeping And Tax Preparation – 1 credit

Introduces accounting and recordkeeping with emphasis on practical use of financial data for the successful management of a small business. Develops an understanding of the accounting cycle and preparation of financial statements. Includes section on tax consequences and preparation for small business owners. Designed for the non-financially oriented owner/manager of a small business. Prerequisites: None.

SBS203: Financing And Cash Management For A Small Business – 1 credit

Planning for and meeting the financial needs of the small business including cash flow planning, identification of financial needs and sources, equity and debt financing, and preparation of loan packages. Participants complete a financial plan for their individual company, with emphasis on cost controls, sales revenue projection, expense allocation, and inventory cost control. Day-to-day operational budgeting also included. Prerequisites: None.

SBS204: Small Business Marketing And Advertising – 2 credits

Introduction to marketing and advertising strategies and methods including business image, target market analysis, and customer buying behavior profile. Analysis and selection of advertising/business promotion methods and timing. Methods of deciding product and market segment focus included. Design of an individual marketing and advertising/promotion plan. Prerequisites: None.

SBS213: Hiring and Managing Employees – 1 credit

Methods and techniques for managing employees in a small business. Includes supervisor's role, leadership styles, interpersonal communications, staff planning, employee work styles, techniques for handling problem employees, and employee motivation. Focuses on real life situations to enable the business owner to gain high performance from their employee team. Includes segment on hiring, new employee orientation, training, benefits, and developing future staffing needs assessment. Prerequisites: None.

SBS214: Small Business Customer Relations – 1 credit

Developing and improving customer relations for the small business. Planning and delivering quality customer service. Includes topics on attitude of employees, customer perceptions and motivations, handling customer dissatisfaction, and developing customer, supplier, vendor, and distributor loyalty. Prerequisites: None.

SBS220: Internet Marketing For Small Business – 2 credits

Focuses on "e-Commerce"-doing business on the Internet and planning a web site. Topics include: how the Internet can help growth and success of business; examples of successful marketing on the Internet; availability of Internet services; necessary hardware and software for marketing on the Internet; determining products/services appropriate for Internet marketing; budget constraints and ongoing operations of the Internet site. Prerequisites: None.

WAC101: Writing Across the Curriculum – 3 credits

Expressive, expository, and academic writing experiences to develop students' rhetoric and composition foundation. Experience planning and drafting multi-paragraph essays through a writing process with emphasis on essay and paragraph structure and the elements of sentence structure. Participation in writing workshop, group work, reading to support writing tasks, and writing from sources. A minimum of three multi-paragraph essays and a final reflection paper.
Prerequisites: None.