Course Descriptions – Asnuntuck Community College

Prerequisite: Permission of Program Coordinator and a grade of C- or better in the following ECE courses: ECE* 101, ECE* 103, ECE* 176, ECE *210, ECE* 215, and ECE* 231.

This course provides twelve weeks of supervised student teaching in an approved NAEYC accredited center or kindergarten. The purpose of student teaching is to apply child development theory to a […]

Principles of Macroeconomics

Course Number: ECN* 101

Prerequisite:

An introduction to contemporary macroeconomic thought and practices. Major concepts and tools of economic analysis covered include: unemployment, inflation, national income accounting, business cycles, growth theory, monetary policy, and investment […]

Principles of Microeconomics

Course Number: ECN* 102

Prerequisite:

An introduction to contemporary microeconomic thought and practices. Major concepts and tools of economic analysis covered include: market allocation of resources, prices and income distribution, prices and profits, and the […]

Introduction to Advanced Reading and Writing

Course Number: ENG* 091

Prerequisite: Approved placement criteria

Prepares students for the reading and writing work of ENG* 101 and other college-level courses by integrating the development of reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. Students will focus on [...]

Introduction to College Reading and Writing

Course Number: ENG* 093

Prerequisite: Approved placement criteria.

Introduction to College English

Course Number: ENG* 096

Prerequisite: Approved placement criteria.

Prepares students for the reading and writing demands in Composition and other college-level courses by integrating reading, writing, and critical thinking. Student writing will focus on understanding, reporting on, reacting [...]

Composition

Course Number: ENG* 101

Prerequisite: Approved placement criteria. Students placing into ENG* 043, ENG* 073, and/or ENG* 096 need a grade of "C" or better to enroll in ENG* 101.

Composition focuses on the study and practice of effective written communication across a variety of rhetorical situations. The course develops skills in applying language conventions, engaging with and using authoritative […]

Composition with Embedded Support

Course Number: ENG* 101S

Prerequisite: Approved placement criteria.

Literature & Composition

Course Number: ENG* 102

Prerequisite: "C-" or better in ENG* 101 or ENG* 101S

This course introduces students to the primary forms of literature: poetry, fiction, and drama. Focus is on a detailed examination of the elements of each form of literature, and reflective […]

Composition II

Course Number: ENG* 103

Prerequisite: "C-" or better in ENG* 101 or ENG* 101S

The focus of this course is on critical writing and reading of various types of essays: reflection, research, analysis, evaluation, argument. Building on work begun in English 101, students are […]

Children’s Literature

Course Number: ENG* 114

Prerequisite: None

This course examines the best literature available to children including works by major writers and forms such as fable, folk tale, fairy tale, nursery rhyme, and short story. The course […]

Journalism I

Course Number: ENG* 171

Prerequisite: "C-" or better in ENG* 101 or 101S

The primary aim of the class is to teach the basics of print journalism. Toward that end, students will engage in a series of exercises and assignments as they learn […]

Journalism I

Course Number: ENG* 171

Prerequisite: "C-" or better in ENG* 101 or 101S

The primary aim of the class is to teach the basics of print journalism. Toward that end, students will engage in a series of exercises and assignments as they learn […]

Sports Reporting

Course Number: ENG* 172

Prerequisite: Eligible for ENG* 101 or ENG* 101S

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of sports reporting. Students will analyze sports reporting in print, broadcast, and online. Assignments emphasize practical skills grounded in journalism, including interviewing, writing, […]

Technical Writing

Course Number: ENG* 202

Prerequisite: "C-" or better in ENG* 101 or ENG* 101S

This course examines the writing tasks most often required in the professional world, including memos, letters, job-search correspondence, electronic correspondence, reports, technical descriptions, instructions, proposals, integrating text with graphics, and […]

Literary Magazine Production I

Course Number: ENG* 206

Prerequisite: Grade of "B" in ENG* 101 or ENG* 101S and permission of instructor

This course focuses on developing and using literary and professional skills to plan and produce the college's annual professional literary magazine, ongoing college events related to creative writing, and the […]

Literary Magazine Production II

Course Number: ENG* 207

Prerequisite: Grade of "B" in ENG* 101 or ENG* 101S and permission of instructor.

Fiction

Course Number: ENG* 210

Prerequisite: Grade of "C-" or better in ENG* 101 or ENG* 101S

This course examines fiction from different time periods, genres, and cultures, examining intersections between fiction and a variety of topics such as critical theory, popular culture, history, mythology, etc. Students […]

Short Story

Course Number: ENG* 211

Prerequisite: Grade of "C-" or better in ENG* 101 or ENG* 101S

This course explores the unique elements of the short story form, with an emphasis on the modern short story and the story-telling tradition. Students will read, analyze, discuss, and practice […]

Poetry

Course Number: ENG* 213

Prerequisite: Grade of "C-" or better in ENG* 101 or ENG* 101S

The nature and variety of poetry, some reasonable means for reading it with appreciative understanding, and ideas of how to evaluate it. Deals with such elements as imagery, the use […]

Drama

Course Number: ENG* 214

Prerequisite: Grade of "C-" or better in ENG* 101 or ENG* 101S

This course focuses on the study of dramatic plays as a literary form that has, since the time of ancient Greeks, staged stories that entertain audiences while asking them to […]

Studies in American Literature

Course Number: ENG* 220

Prerequisite: Grade of "C-" or better in ENG* 101 or ENG* 101S

This course offers students an introduction to American literature, and surveys American literary works from colonial times to the present. It examines America's literary traditions, the development of a national […]

American Literature I

Course Number: ENG* 221

Prerequisite: Grade of "C-" or better in ENG* 101 or ENG* 101S

This course offers students an introduction to American Literature, surveying American literary works up to the U.S. Civil War. The course covers literature beginning with Native American mythology and culminates […]

American Literature II

Course Number: ENG* 222

Prerequisite: Grade of "C-" or better in ENG* 101 or ENG* 101S

This course offers students an introduction to American Literature and surveys American literary works from the U.S. Civil War to present. It examines America’s literary traditions, the development of a […]

Shakespeare

Course Number: ENG* 233

Prerequisite: Grade of "C-" or better in ENG* 101 or ENG* 101S

An introduction to Shakespeare's plays and the fundamentals of the genres. Students study at least one Shakespearean play intensively in addition to those covered by the class as a whole. […]

Early Western Literature

Course Number: ENG* 245

Prerequisite: "C-" or better in ENG* 101 or 101S

This course introduces students to Western World literature from classical antiquity to the Renaissance. Students will read works by authors such as Homer, Sophocles, Euripides, Virgil, Dante, Chaucer, and Shakespeare. […]

Women in Poetry

Course Number: ENG* 263

Prerequisite: "C-" or better in ENG* 101 or ENG* 101S

An exploration–through reading, discussing and writing poetry—of poetry and women's lives. Explores the ways in which women's poetry of the last three decades reflects what Carolyn Heilbrun calls "the narratives […]

Poetry and Women’s Lives

Course Number: ENG* 264

Prerequisite: "C-" or better in ENG* 101 or ENG* 101S

This is a course in exploration—through reading, discussion, and writing—of women, spirituality, and the ways in which women express their inner lives in their poetry. According to Marilyn Sewell, who […]

Creative Writing

Course Number: ENG* 281

Prerequisite: "C-" or better in ENG* 101 or ENG* 101S

Students may work in poetry, fiction, drama, or a combination of these genres. Work in progress is presented each week to the class for critique and response. Readings are assigned […]

Creative Writing – Poetry

Course Number: ENG* 282

Prerequisite: "C-" or better in ENG* 101 or ENG* 101S

Students read and write poetry in a variety of forms, including the sonnet, the villanelle, terza rima, rimas dissolutas, syllabics, and the sestina. Learn to use meter, rhyme, imagery, metaphor […]

Creative Writing – Fiction

Course Number: ENG* 283

Prerequisite: "C-" or better in ENG* 101 or ENG* 101S

This course will focus on fiction, both to learn about the elements of fiction and to write with the techniques of fiction. Instruction will guide writing practice, and drafts of […]

Memoir Writing

Course Number: ENG* 285

Prerequisite: "C-" or better in ENG* 101 or ENG* 101S or permission of instructor

Memoir is an increasingly popular form of writing that draws on personal history and memory as inspiration for writing about life experience. The primary focus of this class will be […]

Poetry and Politics: Writing to Make Change

Course Number: ENG* 289

Prerequisite: "C-" or better in ENG* 101 or ENG* 101S

Poets have always written in passionate response to suffering and inequality, calling attention to the need for change, insisting that we pay attention not only to what is right and […]

Current Topics in Environmental Science

Course Number: EVS* 292

Prerequisite:

An opportunity to investigate and discuss environmental health topics and local issues that may have an impact on students. Topics include air, water and land resource use, pollution of these […]

Graphic Design

Course Number: GRA* 151

Prerequisite: None

An introduction to visual communication design and basic studio skills with an emphasis on developing the ability to convert creative concepts into a visual medium. The course covers design layout, typography, the […]

First Year Experience

Course Number: HDEV 101

Prerequisite:

This course is designed to promote academic success by introducing first year students to the college environment and the expectations needed for college coursework. The following learning strategies, academic skills […]

Personal Finance

Course Number: HDEV 110

Prerequisite:

An introduction to personal financial planning. Includes development of financial goals and implementing plans to achieve these goals. Course topics will include the financial planning process, economic environment, time value […]

Career Development

Course Number: HDEV 125

Prerequisite: None

Career-entry strategies and resources are explored to prepare students for a successful job search and to develop effective methods for career advancement. Activities include self-evaluation, goal setting, company research, personal […]

Introduction to Healthcare Systems

Course Number: HIM* 102

Prerequisite: Co-requisite: HIM* 201

This course introduces the student to the field of health information technology. Topics to be covered include the health care organization and career possibilities. Focus is on the medical record’s […]

Health Information Management Principles

Course Number: HIM* 201

Prerequisite: Co-requisite: HIM* 102

This course emphasizes sources, definitions, collection and presentation of health data. Topics will include health care data systems, tumor registry, birth and death certificates, utilization and review, risk management and […]

Western Civilization I

Course Number: HIS* 101

Prerequisite: “C-“ or better in ENG 101 or ENG 101S or concurrent enrollment in ENG 101 or ENG 101S

A survey of ancient civilization through classical Greece, Rome, and Medieval Europe to the formation of modern nation states, emphasizing the political, economic, and social development of institutions and ideas. […]

Western Civilization II

Course Number: HIS* 102

Prerequisite: “C-“ or better in ENG 101 or ENG 101S or concurrent enrollment in ENG 101 or ENG 101S

A survey of modern civilization in the era of the Enlightenment, the resulting social, political, and economic changes and revolutions, and the development of governments based on popular participation.

US History I

Course Number: HIS* 201

Prerequisite: “C-“ or better in ENG 101 or ENG 101S or concurrent enrollment in ENG 101 or ENG 101S

This course examines the political, economic, social and cultural development of the United States from the pre-European period through Reconstruction. Major emphasis is on the Colonial Era, national growth, sectionalism […]

US History II

Course Number: HIS* 202

Prerequisite: “C-“ or better in ENG 101 or ENG 101S or concurrent enrollment in ENG 101 or ENG 101S

This course focuses on the growth of the United States from Reconstruction to the present with special emphasis on underlying political, economic and social trends and movements that have influenced […]

The US Since World War II

Course Number: HIS* 213

Prerequisite: “C-“ or better in ENG 101 or ENG 101S or concurrent enrollment in ENG 101 or ENG 101S

This course deals with both domestic and foreign affairs beginning with the Cold War through the present. The course will include the Civil Rights Movement, as well as the Vietnam […]

History of Women in the US

Course Number: HIS* 215

Prerequisite: “C-“ or better in ENG 101 or ENG 101S or concurrent enrollment in ENG 101 or ENG 101S.

This course is a survey of the history of women and their experiences in the U.S. from the Colonial Era to the present with a special emphasis on the diversity […]

Introduction to American Labor History

Course Number: HIS* 222

Prerequisite: “C-“ or better in ENG 101 or ENG 101S or concurrent enrollment in ENG 101 or ENG 101S

An introduction to the history of labor in the United States, beginning with the Industrial Revolution. Emphasis is on the development and operation of unions and the changing role of […]

The American Indian

Course Number: HIS* 224

Prerequisite: “C-“ or better in ENG 101 or ENG 101S or concurrent enrollment in ENG 101 or ENG 101S

An introduction to American Indian culture generally, and to four tribes in particular. Examines the condition of tribes before the coming of the Europeans, continuing to the present day, looking […]

Investigations in Health Careers

Course Number: HLT* 103

Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to assist students in meeting the expectations of a health care curriculum and career. The students will become familiar with the rigors of higher education and […]

Phlebotomy

Course Number: HLT* 141

Prerequisite: None

This course consists of classroom theory and simulated laboratory settings where students will learn the skill of phlebotomy. Students will demonstrate successful specimen collection with venipunctures, skin punctures. Students will […]

Health & Wellness Today

Course Number: HLT* 153

Prerequisite:

This course is designed to provide students with a basic knowledge of current personal health concepts and applications such as health and wellness, stress management, substance use and abuse, and […]

Wellness Practices

Course Number: HLT* 154

Prerequisite:

This course expands on the principles and theories of Psychology 103, Introduction to Holistic Wellness, focusing their premise in a practical applications format. A weekly regimen of meditation exercises, seasonal […]

Women’s Health Issues

Course Number: HLT* 175

Prerequisite:

This course examines health topics of special interest and applicability to women, such as women's cycles, addictions, lifestyle choices, and self-concept. Part of the focus is on the role of […]

Phlebotomy Externship

Course Number: HLT* 291

Prerequisite: HLT* 141 (Grade of B or better)

This course requires the student, in the controlled environment of an approved phlebotomy externship site, to experience the hands-on application of blood collection procedures. This course requires the student to […]

Yoga

Course Number: HPE* 261

Prerequisite:

This class is an introduction to Hatha yoga postures. The class consists of fundamental yoga techniques to stretch, tone and relax each part of the body. Students learn basic warm-ups, […]

Yoga Level I

Course Number: HPE* 262

Prerequisite: HPE* 261 or permission of instructor.

In addition to the material offered in beginner's level, HPE* 261: Yoga, this class offers increased challenges to those who have become comfortable with entry level material. Students practice holding […]

Introduction to Human Services

Course Number: HSE* 101

Prerequisite: None

This course covers the basic concepts, philosophy, and historical development of national, social, and rehabilitative service. Includes professionalism, ethics, confidentiality, and rights of human services consumers. Examines the psychological, sociological, […]

Introduction to Gerontology

Course Number: HSE* 170

Prerequisite: None

Gerontology is the study of biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging. Gerontologists include researchers and practitioners in such diverse fields as biology, medicine, nursing, dentistry, social work, physical and […]

Health and Aging

Course Number: HSE* 175

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This course will give a student an overview of the physical aging process of humans in order to provide knowledge of the age-related changes and dysfunctions which are commonly encountered […]

Community Services for the Aging

Course Number: HSE* 178

Prerequisite: One Sociology, Psychology, or Human Services course, or permission of instructor. A grade of C- is the passing grade for these pre-requisites.

This course will give the student an overview of the community services which are available for the elderly and the caregivers. The course will cover the philosophy, development and implementation […]

Legal Issues in Human Services

Course Number: HSE* 236

Prerequisite: None

An overview of the law as it affects the social service worker. Addresses such topics as guardianship, involuntary commitment, informed consent to medical treatment, confidentiality and the social work privilege, […]

Medical Aspects of Human Services

Course Number: HSE* 237

Prerequisite: HSE* 101; A grade of C- is the passing grade for this pre-requisite.

Many components of human services interface with medical and/or medically related facilities. Human service workers need a working knowledge of health and illness and how they impact the service recipient. […]

Human Services Agencies and Organizations

Course Number: HSE* 241

Prerequisite: HSE* 101; A grade of C- is the passing grade for this pre-requisite.

This course covers the study of community organizations and their method of practice. The objective is to analyze the practice of planning and implementation of social services programs directed toward […]

Managing Human Services

Course Number: HSE* 244

Prerequisite: HSE* 101 and BMG* 101 or BMG* 202; A grade of C- is the passing grade for these pre-requisites.

An introduction and overview of the emerging and ever-changing field of human services management. New developments and knowledge in this area will be assessed with specific examples of how this […]

Managing Human Services

Course Number: HSE* 244

Prerequisite: HSE* 101 and BMG* 101 or BMG* 202; A grade of C- is the passing grade for this pre-requisite.

Human Services Field Work I

Course Number: HSE* 281

Prerequisite: HSE* 101 and PSY* 111; A grade of C- is the passing grade for these pre-requisites.

Provides students interested in working in human services with an opportunity to learn experientially at a human services agency in the community. Focus is on students learning how an agency […]

Human Services Field Work II

Course Number: HSE* 282

Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in Human Services Field Work I

A continuation of Human Services Field Work I. Focus is on problems and procedures of human services work and the related agencies. Organizational structures, supervisory techniques, decision-making practice, and staff […]

The Future and Organizations

Course Number: HUM* 141

Prerequisite:

An introduction to the study of the future from an organizational perspective. Emphasis is on examination of the effect population has on the future, learning different methods of futures forecasting, […]

Leadership in Society

Course Number: HUM* 145

Prerequisite: None

The Black Experience

Course Number: HUM* 171

Prerequisite: None

A study of the experiences of Black Americans using material from history, sociology, and literature. Attempts to illuminate the search for viable identity. Not regularly offered. A grade of C- […]

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Course Number: HUM* 185

Prerequisite: Completion of 24 credits of college work

Develops problem-solving skills necessary to successful independent careers. Students explore different types of problems, learn various thinking skills, and develop communications abilities. Most class work is done in small groups […]

Massage Theory and Practice

Course Number: MAS* 101

Prerequisite: None

This course will discuss therapeutic massage by exploring professional touch, the history of massage and review of scientific research into the effects of massage therapy including indications, contraindications, universal precautions, […]

Massage Therapy I

Course Number: MAS* 104

Prerequisite: Open to Massage Therapy Majors only

Through lectures, discussion, and demonstration students will learn: to set up and adjust the massage table, proper body mechanics, effects and usage of efflurage, petrissage, and compressions, proper draping of […]

Musculoskeletal Anatomy

Course Number: MAS* 122

Prerequisite: None (Does not satisfy 4-credit Lab Science requirement)

Through lectures and discussion, students will learn the basic structure and functions of the Skeletal and Muscular anatomy of the upper and lower body. Students will learn the muscle names, […]

Pathology 1

Course Number: MAS* 133

Prerequisite: Open to Massage Therapy Majors only

Through lectures, discussion, and demonstration students will learn: pathologies of the Integumentary, Musculoskeletal, Nervous and Cardiovascular systems. In addition, learn the indications and contraindications for pathologies of the fore mentioned […]

Massage Therapy II

Course Number: MAS* 148

Prerequisite: MAS* 104

Through lectures, discussion, and demonstration students will learn: further techniques. How to set up and adjust the massage table, proper body mechanics, effects and usage of massage therapy, including crossfiber, […]

Massage Business and Ethics

Course Number: MAS* 170

Prerequisite: Open to Massage Therapy Majors only

This course presents an overview of the contemporary Massage Therapy business world, focusing on operation, finance, marketing, planning, personnel management, client confidentiality, and client file/record maintenance. Emphasis is also placed […]

Kinesiology

Course Number: MAS* 222

Prerequisite: MAS* 122

Through lectures, discussion, students will learn the basic structure and functions of the anatomy, biomechanics and muscles types including the principles of the human movement. In addition, students will learn […]

Pathology 2

Course Number: MAS* 233

Prerequisite: Open to Massage Therapy Majors only

Through lectures, discussion, and demonstration students will learn: pathologies of the Lymphatic, Respiratory, Digestive, Endocrine, Urinary, Reproductive systems, as well as Principles of cancer. In addition, learn the indications and […]

Massage Therapy III

Course Number: MAS* 248

Prerequisite: MAS* 148

Through lectures, discussion, and demonstration students will learn: How to set up and adjust side lying position, proper body mechanics, effects and usage of trigger point, myofascial release, and hydrotherapy. […]

Massage Therapy Clinical Internship

Course Number: MAS* 260

Prerequisite: MAS* 104, MAS* 148

Throughout this clinical internship students will complete 100 hours of massage on clients from the general public. Student will have the opportunity to apply knowledge obtained throughout the Massage Therapy […]

Massage Therapy Clinical Capstone

Course Number: MAS* 295

Prerequisite: CT and/or MA Massage Therapy license and “C-“ or better in ENG* 101 or 101S

This is the capstone course for the Massage Therapy major and should be taken in the student’s last semester. This course provides an opportunity for students to complete, present, and [...]

Prealgebra & Elementary Algebra

Course Number: MAT* 085

Prerequisite:

This course provides a concentrated review of beginning algebra concepts and basic arithmetic skills. Includes basic computation, integers, fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion, and percents. The course also includes a […]

Elementary Algebra Foundations

Course Number: MAT* 095

Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in MAT* 075 or Approved placement criteria

This course includes a study of the basic properties and theorems of rational numbers; expressions and equations with polynomials, rational and radical expressions, and integer exponents; linear equations in one […]

Quantitative reasoning

Course Number: MAT* 104

Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or higher in MAT* 085 or MAT* 095, or Approved placement criteria

A survey course to develop the abilities to interpret and reason with information that involves mathematical ideas or numbers. This course will prepare students for the mathematics they will encounter […]

Intermediate Algebra

Course Number: MAT* 137

Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in MAT* 085 or MAT* 095 or Approved placement criteria

A further study of algebra. Includes a study of functions and mathematical modeling as applied to polynomials, rational expressions, linear and quadratic equations, radicals, and exponents. Graphing calculator required; TI83 […]

Intermediate Algebra

Course Number: MAT* 137S

Prerequisite: Grade of “C-” or better in MAT* 085 or MAT* 095 or Approved placement criteria

This course provides a concentrated review of elementary algebra concepts embedded within an intermediate algebra course. The course is a further study of algebra and mathematical modeling of functions and […]

Mathematics for the Liberal Arts

Course Number: MAT* 146

Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in MAT* 137 or MAT* 137S or Approved placement criteria

MAT* 146 is a survey course for students whose major field of study requires no specific mathematical preparations, such as in liberal arts and general studies. It is designed to […]

Finite Mathematics

Course Number: MAT* 152

Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in MAT* 137 or MAT* 137S or Approved placement criteria

A survey of the use of mathematics in the social sciences. Includes a study of set theory, logic, combinatorial analysis, probability, statistics, math of finance and geometric linear programming. Emphasis […]

Principles of Statistics

Course Number: MAT* 167

Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in MAT* 137 or MAT* 137S or Approved placement criteria

The purpose of this course is to enable students to organize, present, and analyze data by applying descriptive and inferential statistical methods and processes. Topics include exploratory data analysis, graphing […]

Precalculus

Course Number: MAT* 186

Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in MAT* 137 or MAT* 137S or Approved placement criteria

An introduction to analysis skills necessary for success in the study of calculus. Includes study of inequalities, absolute value function, algebraic relations and algebraic functions, logarithmic and exponential functions, trigonometry, […]

Calculus I

Course Number: MAT* 254

Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in MAT* 186 or Approved placement criteria

Includes a study of functions, limits, continuity, differentiation of algebraic and trigonometric functions, applications of derivatives, definite integrals, approximate integration, and applications of the definite integral. Mathematical software and programmable-graphing […]

Calculus II

Course Number: MAT* 256

Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in MAT* 254

Includes a further study of differentiation of trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions as well as an exploration of the techniques of integration, improper integrals, indeterminate forms, and infinite series. Mathematical […]

Calculus III: Multivariable

Course Number: MAT* 268

Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in MAT* 256

Includes vectors in three dimensions, curves and parametric equations in three dimensions, geometry of surfaces, differential calculus of functions of more than one variable with applications, multiple integrals and their […]

Differential Equations

Course Number: MAT* 285

Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in MAT* 256

Introduction to ordinary differential equations and their applications, linear differential equations, systems of first order linear equations, numerical methods. Graphing calculator required. TI83 or 84 recommended.

Administrative Medical Assisting

Course Number: MED* 111

Prerequisite: None

The course presents the students with a basic overview of front office procedures in a medical facility. Emphasis is on the daily office procedures, financial management, insurance, and computer literacy […]

Medical Insurance and Coding

Course Number: MED* 112

Prerequisite: MED 125: Medical Terminology

The course gives an overview of developments of health insurance in this country, managed care, the life cycle of an insurance claim, legal and regulatory issues, and the process of […]

Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assistants

Course Number: MED* 116

Prerequisite: Co-requisite: MED* 125 Medical Terminology

The course gives an overview of developments of health insurance in this country, managed care, the life cycle of an insurance claim, legal and regulatory issues, and the process of […]

Medical Terminology

Course Number: MED* 125

Prerequisite: None

The goal of this course is acquire basic medical terminology for students who will be entering into a medical profession. Standard roots, suffixes, and prefixes will be covered. Terms associated […]

Clinical Medical Assisting

Course Number: MED* 133

Prerequisite: MED* 125 Medical Terminology (may be taken concurrently)

Skills that will be covered in this course include taking vital signs and measurements, documenting medical histories, charting pertinent findings, and assisting during routine and specialty exams and treatments. Medical […]

Clinical Laboratory Procedures and Practices I

Course Number: MED* 142

Prerequisite: MED* 125

Through lectures, discussion, role playing and practice sessions this course demonstrates the concepts of urinalysis, pharmacology, medication administration, the use of the PDR, procedures for performing EKGs. Students will also […]

Law and Ethics for Health Careers

Course Number: MED* 170

Prerequisite: None

The legalities and ethical behavior associated with the medical practice or facility are discussed with emphasis on the legal and ethical responsibilities of health care practitioners. Federal regulations and guidelines […]

Electronic Medical Records Management

Course Number: MED* 216

Prerequisite: None

This course will be dedicated to the Electronic Health Records (EHR) focusing on the day-to-day operation in the front office, coding and billing, and clinical care necessary to complete the […]

Psychology and Communication in Healthcare for Medical Assisting

Course Number: MED* 240

Prerequisite: None

This course is an overview of the history of the medical practice and an insight of aspects impacting the medical profession, patients, and medical practice in today’s healthcare profession. It […]

Clinical Laboratory Procedures and Practices II

Course Number: MED* 242

Prerequisite: MED* 142

Students role-play and practice skills needed in a medical office. They learn the purpose of laboratory testing, types of tests, laboratory request forms, specimen collection, and storage procedures are covered. […]

Principles of Pharmacology

Course Number: MED* 250

Prerequisite: MED* 125

This course presents the need for patient education concerning pharmaceuticals including dosages and administration. Emphasis on drug classifications and legal issues surrounding them. In addition, the legislation and ethical considerations […]

Medical Assistant Externship

Course Number: MED* 280

Prerequisite: Successful completion of ten medical assistant classes (MED*) with a C- or better.

This course requires the student, in the controlled environment of an approved medical assisting externship site, to experience the hands-on application of the administrative, clinical and professional procedures necessary to […]

Manufacturing Math I

Course Number: MFG* 051

Prerequisite: MFG* 050 or permission of instructor

The first course in manufacturing mathematics. A study of arithmetic and algebraic operations applied to manufacturing circumstances. Fractions, decimals, tolerances, percentages, signed numbers, powers and roots, the metric system, as […]

Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing

Course Number: MFG* 100

Prerequisite: None

Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing is designed to provide the community college student the opportunity to survey the major advanced manufacturing methodologies, technical skills requirements, and various career opportunities in the […]

Manufacturing Math II

Course Number: MFG* 105

Prerequisite: None

Second course in manufacturing mathematics. A further study of arithmetic and trigonometric operations applied to manufacturing circumstances. The following geometric entities are studied in detail: the circle, regular and irregular […]

CMM

Course Number: MFG* 107

Prerequisite: None

A review of CMM fundamentals: the principles, practices, and use of coordinate measuring using the Browne and Sharpe Gage 2000 Coordinate Measuring Machine . Introduction to CMM system, CMM software […]

SolidWorks

Course Number: MFG* 110

Prerequisite: None

SolidWorks design focuses on parametric modeling while introducing the student to the paperless computer based design process utilizing the parametric 3-D design software SolidWorks. The course reviews the following topics: […]

Production Control

Course Number: MFG* 113

Prerequisite: None

A basic course in the planning and scheduling of manufacturing production activities

Metrology

Course Number: MFG* 120

Prerequisite: None

Metrology is applied in such areas as: manufacturing, aerospace, telecommunications, electrical power, transportation, medicine, pharmaceuticals, food production, packaging, construction, atmospheric research and environmental protection. The course provides the student with […]

Blueprint Reading I

Course Number: MFG* 124

Prerequisite: None

First course in blueprint reading. The study of orthographic projection. Topics include lines and their uses, auxiliary views, sectional views, basic and special dimensioning, dimensioning practices for holes, chamfers, angle, […]

Blueprint Reading II

Course Number: MFG* 125

Prerequisite: MFG* 124

Second course in blueprint reading. A further study of simple and complex drawings for machining or assembly purposes. Topics include the application and meaning of geometric characteristics and controls, the […]

Blueprint Reading for Welders

Course Number: MFG* 128

Prerequisite: MFG* 124

A second course in blueprint reading, the focus of which is on interpreting drawings related to the welding field. Topics include various weld and joint type symbols that are used […]

Electrical Print Fundamentals

Course Number: MFG* 132

Prerequisite: None

Schematic reading and ladder logic fundamentals are essential for technicians in the industrial manufacturing process. These are the core tools for the technician to troubleshoot, de-bug, and repair complex electronic […]

Math for Electricity and Electronics

Course Number: MFG* 133

Prerequisite: None

This course is intended for the student who needs in-depth knowledge of the mathematics of electronics and electricity. It will review several areas that the student may be familiar with […]

Circuit Theory I

Course Number: MFG* 137

Prerequisite: None

Circuit Theory I is an introduction to direct current (DC) circuits. Circuit Theory will introduce the student to electrical/electronic components; the nature of electricity (voltage, current, and resistance); Ohm’s Law […]

Digital Fundamentals

Course Number: MFG* 138

Prerequisite: None

Digital circuitry is the foundation of computers and automated control equipment in our industries. Digital circuitry is the basis for many of our appliances, alarm systems and heating systems. Our […]

Circuit Theory II

Course Number: MFG* 139

Prerequisite: MFG* 137

Circuit Theory II completes an introduction to the fundamental building block for all electrical and electronic devices: the circuit. Circuit Theory II completes the review of basic circuits by guiding […]

Robotics

Course Number: MFG* 140

Prerequisite: None

Robotics provides the student with a brief history of the application of Robotics to the manufacturing process to date and a vision of future applications of Robotics. Robotics provides an […]

Electronic Circuits & Devices

Course Number: MFG* 142

Prerequisite: Completion of MFG Electronics Fundamentals Certificate

Electronic circuits and devices are commonplace in the industrial manufacturing process; consequently, a complete understanding of control circuits and devices is necessary for anyone who intends to have a career […]

Industrial Motor Controls

Course Number: MFG* 143

Prerequisite: Completion of MFG Electronics Fundamentals Certificate

The process of motor control is integral to the flow of the product from raw material to finished product. Industrial Motor Controls will familiarize you with the following: principles of […]

Electronic Variable Speed Drive Systems

Course Number: MFG* 145

Prerequisite: Completion of MFG Electronics Fundamentals Certificate

The flow of product in the manufacturing process can be as simple as an on/off motor control switch or as complex as a variable speed drive that incorporates a feedback […]

Programmable Logic Controllers

Course Number: MFG* 146

Prerequisite: Completion of MFG Electronics Fundamentals Certificate

The incorporation of the PLC is one of the fastest growing sectors in the field of electronics as the PLC replaces electromechanical control system, such as electromagnetic relays and programmable […]

MicroProcessor/MicroController

Course Number: MFG* 147

Prerequisite: Completion of MFG Electronics Fundamentals Certificate

This course is designed to give the student an overview of the microprocessor and microcontroller by reviewing the fundamentals of 8085A architecture, software, and interface applications; and by reviewing the […]

Introduction to Metal Fabrication

Course Number: MFG* 149

Prerequisite: None

Introduction to Metal Fabrication will provide the student with fundamental metal fabrication skills. The course will introduce the student to the following: safety, design & layout, related math & blueprint […]

Introduction to Machine Technology

Course Number: MFG* 150

Prerequisite: None

Introduction to Machine Technology introduce students to the fundamentals of Metal Machining Technology. Students learn the basic metal machining equipment including Lathe, Miller, Drill Press, Saw, and Grinding Wheels. Students […]

Welding I

Course Number: MFG* 157

Prerequisite: None

Introduction to theory and lab activities in welding areas of Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding and Oxyfuel Welding processes. Safety issues, equipment knowledge […]

Pneumatics and Hydraulics

Course Number: MFG* 158

Prerequisite: None

Fluid power is on the increase in the process of manufacturing due to its simplicity and to cost effectiveness. Hence, any person who wishes to be involved in the manufacturing […]

Industrial Maintenance

Course Number: MFG* 159

Prerequisite: None

The Industrial Maintenance course is designed to give the student an overview of the electro-mechanical nature of industry. Even though electronic devices have made great inroads in industry, the mechanical […]

GD&T: Introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Course Number: MFG* 160

Prerequisite: None

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing is a language used on mechanical engineering drawings composed of symbols that are used to efficiently and accurately communicate geometry requirements for associated features on components […]

CNC Maintenance and Repair I

Course Number: MFG* 162

Prerequisite: None

CNC Maintenance and Repair I is the first course of a two-semester course sequence that provides the student with an introduction to Computer Numeric Control (CNC) machinery including the CNC […]

CNC Maintenance and Repair II

Course Number: MFG* 163

Prerequisite: MFG* 162

CNC Maintenance and Repair II is the second course of a two-semester course sequence and provides the student basic troubleshooting strategies, explores all major CNC systems needing maintenance and repair, […]

Electro-Mechanical Seminar/Internship

Course Number: MFG* 164

Prerequisite: Completion of MFG Electronics Fundamentals and MFG Electronics Systems & Controllers certificates

The Electro-Mechanical Internship is designed to be a capstone activity. The student is required to have completed successfully both electronic certificate programs, Manufacturing Electronics Fundamentals and Manufacturing Electronics Systems & […]

Intermediate Machine Technology

Course Number: MFG* 165

Prerequisite: None

Intermediate Machine Technology provides the student an in-depth exposure to the lathe and milling manual operations. Students will perform lathe operations consisting of center alignment, facing, center-drilling, chuck turning, turning […]

Manufacturing Machining: Benchwork

Course Number: MFG* 166

Prerequisite: None

A basic course in the fundamentals, principles, practices and tools used in semi-precision and precision layout and in the various tools used in semi-precision and precision layout and in the […]

Manufacturing Machinery – CNC I

Course Number: MFG* 168

Prerequisite: None

First course in CNC machinery and programming. Topics include Cartesian coordinates, safe use of CNC equipment, setup and operate a two axis CNC lathe and a three axis CNC machining […]

Introduction to Automated Manufacturing

Course Number: MFG* 170

Prerequisite: None

Introduction to Automated Manufacturing introduces the role that PC computers; PLC’s (Programmable Logic Controller); microprocessors and controllers; sensors; local area networks (LANs); Flexible Manufacturing Cells (FMC); and automated manufacturing systems […]

Introduction to Lean Manufacturing

Course Number: MFG* 171

Prerequisite: None

This course provides you with the fundamental knowledge of current continuous process improvement methodologies in use today within competitive manufacturing environments. You will be exposed to the basic concepts of […]

Introduction to Lean Supply Chain Management

Course Number: MFG* 172

Prerequisite: None

This course is an introduction to the basic principles of methodologies of Supply Chain Management. The course reviews the lean manufacturing principles needed to understand and maintain the supply chain. […]

Introduction to Additive Manufacturing

Course Number: MFG* 173

Prerequisite:

Additive Manufacturing is changing the landscape of manufacturing design and production formats. Today, goods are produced primarily through a machining process [subtractive manufacturing] for short-run and batched production or through […]

AM Materials

Course Number: MFG* 174

Prerequisite:

Additive Manufacturing (AM) Materials provides the student an overview of materials require by SLA, SLS, Printing, FDM, and other AM Processes. Reviews the generic family of Photopolymer [SLA & 3D […]

AM Applications

Course Number: MFG* 175

Prerequisite:

Additive Manufacturing (AM) Applications provides the student the opportunity to work with additive manufacturing software & hardware produced by multiple additive manufacturers starting with the consumer level to high-end state […]

AM Internship

Course Number: MFG* 176

Prerequisite:

TheAdditive Manufacturing (AM) Internship is designed to be a capstone activity. The student is required to have completed successfully Introduction to Additive Manufacturing, AM Materials, Solidworks and be within the […]

Metrology II

Course Number: MFG* 223

Prerequisite: MFG* 120

Metrology II provides the student an in-depth review of mechanical metrology as applied in metal manufacturing. Metrology II introduces the student to CMM programming, reviews manual measuring devices, and optical […]

Industrial Safety

Course Number: MFG* 225

Prerequisite: None

This course studies industrial accident prevention and industrial hygiene covering such topics as management's responsibilities and functions in accident prevention. Topics include: OSHA regulations, machine guarding techniques and personal protective […]

Statistical Process Control

Course Number: MFG* 230

Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in MAT* 137

An introduction to the concepts of manufacturing statistical process control. Topics include: measures of central tendency, measures of variation, normal distribution theory, process run charts, process control charts for variable […]

Advanced Metal Fabrication

Course Number: MFG* 249

Prerequisite: MFG* 149

Advanced Metal Fabrication will provide the student with advanced metal fabrication skills. The student will learn CNC programming skills applicable to metal forming & cutting equipment. Advanced Metal fabrication will […]

Manufacturing Machinery – Lathe II

Course Number: MFG* 254

Prerequisite: Completion of Machine Technology Level I Certificate, or with consent of instructor, MFG* 154: Manufacturing Machinery - Lathe I

Second course on lathe setup, operation and practices. Topics covered include alignment, turning between centers, and other operations. The student will cut 60 degree external threads, internal threads, tapers, and […]

Manufacturing Machinery – Milling II

Course Number: MFG* 255

Prerequisite: Completion of Machine Technology Level I Certificate, or with consent of instructor, MFG* 155: Manufacturing Machinery - Milling I

Second course on milling setup, operation, and practices. Topics covered include use of Offset Boring Head, side milling cutters, face milling cutters on the horizontal mill, setup and operation of […]

Manufacturing Machinery – CNC II

Course Number: MFG* 256

Prerequisite: Completion of Machine Technology Level I Certificate, or with consent of instructor, MFG* 156: Manufacturing Machinery - CNC I

Second course in Computer Numerical Controlled programming. A further study of CNC programming for the Lathe and Vertical Machining Center. Topics include setup and tooling, programming simple parts, canned drilling […]

Welding II

Course Number: MFG* 257

Prerequisite: MAT* 095, MFG* 124, and MFG* 157

Theory and advanced lab activities in welding areas of Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding and Oxyfuel processes. Safety issues, advanced equipment knowledge and […]

Metal Fabrication Projects

Course Number: MFG* 264

Prerequisite: MFG* 249

The Metal Fabrication Capstone Projects course provides the student projects designed to culminate all skills learned in Introduction to Metal Fabrication, Advanced Metal Fabrication, Metrology, and MFG 110 Solidworks. Given […]

Welding III

Course Number: MFG* 265

Prerequisite: MAT* 095, MFG* 125, and MFG* 257

Advanced theory and lab activities that prepare the student to make code acceptable weldments in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) in various positions […]

Welding IV

Course Number: MFG* 266

Prerequisite: MAT* 095, MFG* 125, and MFG* 265

This is an advanced course that includes theory and lab activities that prepare the student to make Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) code acceptable weldments in plate and pipe in […]

Metallurgy

Course Number: MFG* 267

Prerequisite: MAT* 095 and MFG* 265

This is an introductory course that reviews the basic principles of metallurgy. This course will describe their uses in industrial applications and explain why certain material properties are desired and […]

Welding V

Course Number: MFG* 268

Prerequisite: MAT* 095, MFG* 124, MFG* 125, MFG* 157, MFG* 257, MFG* 265, MFG* 266

This advanced welding course includes theory and lab activities that prepare students to make GTAW code acceptable weldments upon specialty metals such as aluminum, magnesium, copper and steel alloys, stainless […]

Welding VI

Course Number: MFG* 269

Prerequisite: MAT* 095, MFG* 124, MFG* 125, MFG* 157, MFG* 257, MFG* 265, MFG* 266, MFG* 268

This advanced welding course includes theory and lab activities that prepare students to make GMAW and FCAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding and Flux Cored Arc Welding) code acceptable weldments on […]

Welding Automation and Other Welding Processes

Course Number: MFG* 270

Prerequisite: MAT* 095, MFG* 124, MFG* 125, MFG* 157, MFG* 257, MFG* 265, MFG* 266, MFG* 268, MFG* 269

This advanced welding course introduces the student to automatic and specialty welding processes. The student will review semiautomatic, automatic, robotic, CNC, resistance welding, LBW, as well as other welding procedures.

Advanced Lean Manufacturing

Course Number: MFG* 271

Prerequisite: MFG* 171

The purpose of this course is to provide the student with the knowledge to implement lean improvements within the production environment using a systematic approach. This course will follow an […]

Implementing Lean Supply Chain Management

Course Number: MFG* 272

Prerequisite: MFG* 172

The course covers the benefits and elements needed for implementing supply chain management. Team building and communication skills are shown as crucial factors in supply chain management. Topics emphasized in […]

Welding Codes, Testing, and Certifications

Course Number: MFG* 273

Prerequisite: MAT* 095, MFG* 124, MFG* 125, MFG* 157, MFG* 257, MFG* 265, MFG* 266, MFG* 268, MFG* 269

This advanced course prepares students to become certified in one or several welding requirements. Certification tests are designed to ensure that the weldment meets specific standards as to the specific […]

Manufacturing Internship

Course Number: MFG* 296

Prerequisite: MFG* 124, MFG* 151, MFG* 152, MFG* 153, MFG* 154, MFG* 155, MFG* 156, or consent of instructor

The manufacturing internship represents the capstone of the machine technology program. This course provides students with the opportunity to apply classroom theory, laboratory and school shop experiences in an actual […]

Music History & Appreciation I

Course Number: MUS* 101

Prerequisite: None

Introduces students to the elements of music: melody, rhythm, harmony, tone, color, and form. A repertory of music literature is achieved through a brief survey of historical development. Offered: Fall

Guitar

Course Number: MUS* 141

Prerequisite:

This course is designed to offer students an introduction to guitar performance. No previous musical training is required or assumed. Through the study of easy solo repertoire pieces, the student […]

Guitar II

Course Number: MUS* 142

Prerequisite: MUS* 141 or permission of instructor.

This course is a continuation of Guitar I. Through the study of classic solo and ensemble pieces that gradually increase the sophistication and difficulty, we will continue the learning of […]

Chorus I

Course Number: MUS* 171

Prerequisite:

Study of vocal production, technique, and interpretation, with application through study and performance of various types of choral music. A study through rehearsal and performance of music literature for choir. […]

Introduction to Oceanography

Course Number: OCE* 101

Prerequisite:

An introduction to ocean science, designed to familiarize students with basic oceanographic principles and current issues concerning humans' relation with the ocean. Topics include: physical characteristics of the ocean (light, […]

Introduction to Philosophy

Course Number: PHL* 101

Prerequisite:

We will focus on the questioning of ideas, inquiry into modern philosophical problems, and appreciation for the wonder of the mind, thinking process, and the 'critical' eye. Areas of thought […]

Ethics

Course Number: PHL* 111

Prerequisite:

Such fundamental issues as social morality and individual rights, justice, and the nature of the good life are explored through historical and contemporary writings. Areas of study include multiculturalism in […]

World Religions

Course Number: PHL* 151

Prerequisite:

Survey of the structures of major world religions and the social and political consequences of such beliefs. Covers varieties of Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and the various Muslim sects. Others […]

Introductory Physics

Course Number: PHY* 110

Prerequisite: MAT* 095 with a grade of "C" or better.

An introduction to physics, including selected topics from mechanics, heat, electricity and light, and modern physics. Offered: Fall.

General Physics I

Course Number: PHY* 121

Prerequisite: MAT* 137 with a grade of "C" or better, or two years of high school algebra, or math assessment test.

Basic concepts of mechanics and thermodynamics. (3 hours lecture/3 hours lab.) Not regularly offered.

Introduction to International Relations

Course Number: POL* 103

Prerequisite:

This course examines the major theories, structures and issues in the study of global politics with an emphasis on significant trends including international organizations, the problem of war, economic globalization […]

American Government

Course Number: POL* 111

Prerequisite:

This course is an introduction to the foundations and institutions (legislative, executive and judicial) of American politics as well as the key concept of political participation in America with an […]

State and Local Government

Course Number: POL* 112

Prerequisite:

This course examines the role, functions, and processes of state and local governments with an emphasis on the diversity and revitalization of state governments as key factors in addressing public […]

American Public Policy

Course Number: POL* 208

Prerequisite:

This course investigates the policy-making process in the United States. Using a functional approach, students analyze public policy in a sequential manner, from the initial identification of a problem to […]

Constitutional Law and Civil Rights

Course Number: POL* 212

Prerequisite:

Political Science Internship

Course Number: POL* 295

Prerequisite:

An opportunity to work closely in a political setting, either with a local legislator or in an office of the legislature. Written permission of the instructor is required.

Psychology of Adjustment

Course Number: PSY* 104

Prerequisite:

This course examines personal adjustment, personal growth, and interpersonal relationships over the lifespan. We examine those changes within personal and social contexts. Students gain knowledge of topics that relate to […]

Psychology of the Family

Course Number: PSY* 109

Prerequisite:

This course is a study of American family dynamics along with the psychological conditions influencing them. The course examines the micro perspective of family dynamics. Topics include marriage, power, conflict […]

General Psychology I

Course Number: PSY* 111

Prerequisite:

A survey course that provides an overview of introductory topics in the science of psychology. Topics include historical and scientific origins, life span development, research, biological foundations, learning, memory, thinking, […]

General Psychology II

Course Number: PSY* 112

Prerequisite:

A survey of psychology as a behavioral science. Topics include sensation and perception, states of consciousness, theories of personality, social psychology, abnormal psychology, therapeutic treatment, and health psychology. This course […]

Psychology of Addiction

Course Number: PSY* 140

Prerequisite: PSY* 112; a grade of C- is the passing grade for this pre-requisite

This course is an overview of addiction including potential causes and personal/social consequences. Addiction is examined from a number of perspectives. Topics include: alcohol, heroin, cocaine, food, sex, relationships and […]

Counseling Skills

Course Number: PSY* 143

Prerequisite: PSY* 112; A grade of C- is the passing grade for this pre-requisite

This course explores the role of the counselor in a variety of therapeutic settings. Topics include theories of counseling, various counseling models, individual and group counseling, components of successful counseling, […]

Life Span Development

Course Number: PSY* 201

Prerequisite: PSY* 111; A grade of C- is the passing grade for pre-requisites

This course explores the development of the whole person from the prenatal period through old age. We examine the stages and issues related to social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development. […]

Child Development

Course Number: PSY* 203

Prerequisite: PSY* 111; A grade of C- is the passing grade for pre-requities in this category.

This course examines contemporary ideas and issues in child psychology. It includes such topics as cognition, intelligence, language, early experiences, genetics, sex typing, moral development, and the significant developmental changes […]

Child and Adolescent Development

Course Number: PSY* 204

Prerequisite: PSY* 111; A grade of C- is the passing grade for this pre-requisite

A study of the changes in the individual from infancy through adolescence. This survey course examines the theories and methodologies of the cognitive, emotional, and social development of the individual […]

Adolescent Psychology

Course Number: PSY* 207

Prerequisite: PSY* 111; A grade of C- is the passing grade for this pre-requisite

This course provides the student with a broad theoretical and practical basis for the understanding of this dynamic period of development. Theoretical models are reviewed within the context of important […]

Death & Dying

Course Number: PSY* 210

Prerequisite: PSY* 111; a grade of C- is the passing grade for this pre-requisite

This course examines contemporary and cultural attitudes toward death and dying, and the process of grief and loss. Students are provided with the opportunity to understand the approach toward death […]

Psychology of Women

Course Number: PSY* 211

Prerequisite: PSY* 104 or PSY* 111; a grade of C- is the passing grade for this pre-requisite

This course examines leading psychological theories and issues about women in contemporary society. It examines social expectations and personality development, achieve¬ment motivation and identity formation.

Health Psychology

Course Number: PSY* 212

Prerequisite: PSY* 112; a grade of C- is the passing grade for this pre-requisites

This course examines the effects of cognitive and emotional states and the environment on wellness. Students learn a variety of theories and research methods used to evaluate the impact of […]

Psychology of Dreaming

Course Number: PSY* 215

Prerequisite: PSY* 112; a grade of C- is the passing grade for this pre-requisite

This course surveys the physiology of the dreaming process in the context of stages of sleep and the neurobiology of dream states. The psychology of Freud, Jung and Gestalt psychologists […]

Educational Psychology

Course Number: PSY* 220

Prerequisite: PSY* 111; A grade of C- is the passing grade for this pre-requisite

This course covers the basic theories of learning and teaching. The focus of the course will be on the learning process and related ideas such as development, individual differences, cognition, […]

Social Psychology

Course Number: PSY* 240

Prerequisite: PSY* 112; a grade of C- is the passing grade for this pre-requisite

This course is a survey of theory and research in social psychology, including the topics of conformity, obedience, attitudes and persuasion, group dynamics, the self, forming impressions and explaining behavior, […]

Theories of Personality

Course Number: PSY* 243

Prerequisite: PSY* 112; a grade of C- is the passing grade for this pre-requisite

This course examines the nature of personality and prac¬tical implications for everyday living from the viewpoints of major personality theorists. The psychodynamic, be¬havioristic, ego psychology, humanistic, and transper¬sonal models are […]

Abnormal Psychology

Course Number: PSY* 245

Prerequisite: PSY* 112; a grade of C- is the passing grade for this pre-requisite

This course is an inquiry into social and cultural perspectives of abnormal behavior, focusing on clinical situations, causal factors, therapy, and the outcomes of various maladaptive behaviors. Contemporary approaches to […]

Psychological Aspects of Human Sexuality

Course Number: PSY* 250

Prerequisite: PSY* 104 or PSY* 111; a grade of C- is the passing grade for this pre-requisite

This course explores current information, attitudes, and place of sexuality as a positive and enriching force in life. Biological origins, psychological determinants, social factors, and various forms of sexual expression […]

Psychology of Gender

Course Number: PSY* 256

Prerequisite: PSY* 104 or PSY* 111; a grade of C- is the passing grade for this pre-requisite

This course examines the different roles of men and women from a psychological perspective, examining both traditional roles and the current changing roles of men and women. Students explore psychological […]

Psychology of Trauma

Course Number: PSY* 270

Prerequisite: PSY* 112; a grade of C- is the passing grade for this pre-requisite

This course introduces students to the field of psychological trauma. It includes a brief history of the field, as well as current approaches to understanding trauma from cognitive, neuropsychological, developmental, […]

Principles of Quality Control

Course Number: QUA 114

Prerequisite:

First course in statistical quality control. Topics covered include determination of process capabilities, estimation of process standard deviation from sample data, use of control charts, calculation of probablity of simple […]

Sign Language

Course Number: SGN* 101

Prerequisite:

American Sign Language (ASL) is the sign language most deaf people use when communicating among themselves. Students will learn grammatical features, vocabulary and conversational skills including expressive and receptive skills […]

Sign Language II

Course Number: SGN* 102

Prerequisite: SGN* 101

This course is a continuation of Sign Language I. Students will learn grammatical features, vocabulary and conversational skills including expressive and receptive skills of ASL. In addition, students will learn […]

Principles of Sociology

Course Number: SOC* 101

Prerequisite:

This course introduces the sociological perspective as a way to look at and make sense of our complex and changing world. Students study basic concepts, principles, and methods of sociological […]

Sociology of Aging

Course Number: SOC* 114

Prerequisite:

An overview of all the pertinent aspects of aging. Students gain an understanding of the aging process including the biological, psychological, and sociological factors. Physiological changes are discussed from the […]

Minorities in the U.S.

Course Number: SOC* 117

Prerequisite: None

A study of the social, economic, and political conditions affecting the status of major ethnic and racial groups in the United States. Attention is focused on selected minority groups, emphasizing […]

Group Dynamics

Course Number: SOC* 120

Prerequisite:

An overview of the dynamics of human interaction in small groups. Students study the dynamics of the small group through direct experience and analysis of group process, and through the […]

Self and Others: Dynamics of Diversity

Course Number: SOC* 190

Prerequisite:

Students explore the meanings of inequality based on factors including class, race, gender, ethnicity and sexual orientation as they structure individual identities, group interaction, life changes and social outcomes. Students […]

Contemporary Social Issues

Course Number: SOC* 201

Prerequisite: SOC* 101; a grade of C- is the passing grade for this pre-requisite

This course is a comprehensive and critical analysis of problems facing American society. Topics include race, gender, role changes, bureaucracies, education, the family, the young and old, violence, drugs, and […]

Sociology of the Family

Course Number: SOC* 210

Prerequisite: Prerequisite: SOC* 101; a grade of C- is the passing grade for this pre-requisite

This course uses the sociological perspective to focus on contemporary family structures. Family is one of the major institutions in society. The course emphasizes the sociological aspects of changing family […]

Sociology of Gender

Course Number: SOC* 211

Prerequisite: SOC* 101; a grade of C- is the passing grade for this pre-requisite

This course will examine the processes by which gender is socially constructed, along with the distinction between biological sex and gender, the causes and consequences of gender inequality, and a […]

Criminology

Course Number: SOC* 240

Prerequisite: SOC* 101; a grade of C- is the passing grade for this pre-requisite

This course introduces the fundamental principles of criminology: theories related to the cause of crime, trends in criminal behavior, and problems that are encountered in the administration of the current […]

Juvenile Delinquency

Course Number: SOC* 241

Prerequisite: SOC* 101; a grade of C- is the passing grade for this pre-requisite

This course explores the multifaceted concept of juvenile delinquency. Explores the relationship between social attitudes and definitions of youthful law violations. Examines some of the popular causal factors of juvenile […]

Medical Sociology

Course Number: SOC* 255

Prerequisite: "C-" or better in SOC* 101

An introduction to the social causes and consequences of health and illness. The course presents students with a sociological and cultural perspective on illness. In addition, there is an overview […]

Elementary Spanish I

Course Number: SPA* 101

Prerequisite:

For students with little or no background in Spanish. Stresses pronunciation, aural comprehension, and conversation, as well as the principles of grammar. Reading and writing of simple Spanish are developed. […]

Elementary Spanish II

Course Number: SPA* 102

Prerequisite: SPA* 101

A continuation of Spanish 101. Expanded grammar, pronunciation, and conversation to improve the reading, writing, and speaking of the language. Elementary reading materials for vocabulary building, exercises, and discussion.

History of Film

Course Number: THR* 107

Prerequisite:

Students view and analyze a series of films from the silent era to the present day. They explore the changes that have occurred in this art form, how it is […]

Acting I

Course Number: THR* 110

Prerequisite:

Students read plays and participate both as actors and critics. They acquaint themselves with theater and engage in improvisations as well as in particular plays. All students do some acting […]

Acting II

Course Number: THR* 210

Prerequisite: THR* 110

The second core-acting course in the Theater Arts curriculum. This course is designed to help students reflect upon their work from Acting I in order to improve their acting skills […]

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Research
Respiratory Care
Safety/Security *
Science
Senior Citizen
Sign Language
Small Business Development, CE
Social Sciences
Sociology
Spanish
Special Interest Courses *
Speech Language Pathology
Student Development
Surgical Technology
Technology (General)
Theater
Travel *
Veterinary Technology
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All
Academic Skills Development
Accounting
Admin. Office Procedures *
American Sign Language
Anthropology
Arabic
Architecture
Art
Astronomy
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Biology
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Boating *
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Business Office Technology
Business, Entrepreneurship
Business, Finance
Business, General
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Business, Marketing
Chemistry
Chinese
Civil Engineering Technology
Clean Water Management
College Forum
College Preparation
Communication & Broadcasting *
Communication and Speech
Computer Aided Drafting
Computer Aided Drafting/Design
Computer Engineering Tech
Computer Science *
Computerized Axial Tomography
Computers - Applications
Computers - Computer Science
Computers - Technology
Construction Technology
Construction/Building Trades *
Counseling
Criminal Justice
Cultural Enrichment *
Dance
Deaf Studies
Dental Assisting
Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygiene Prep
Desktop Publishing/Graphics *
Diagnstc Medcl Sonography
Dietetic Technician
Digital Arts
Digital Arts Technology
Drug & Alcohol Recov Counselor
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Special Ed
Earth Science
Economics
Education
Education *
Electrical Engineering Tech
Emergency Medical Technician
Energy Technology
Engineering Science (General)
English
English as a Second Language
English as a Second Language *
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Science
Environmental Technology *
Exercise Science
Family *
Finance *
Fire Technology Administration
Food, Wines, Food Svcs, etc. *
Foreign Language *
French
Freshman Seminar
Gardening *
General Studies
Geographic Information Systems
Geography
Geology
German
Graphic Design
Health
Health & Medical *
Health Info Mgmt Technology
Health and Physical Education
History
Honors
Horticulture
Hospitality
Hospitality Management
Human Development
Human Services
Humanities
InformationSys/Interdisciplnry
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interior Design
International Study/Travel
Interpreter Preparation
Italian
Japanese
Kids on Campus
Latin
Latino/Latin American Studies
Legal Assisting/Paralegal
Library Technical Assistant
Lifestyles & Personal Dvlpmt *
Linguistics
Mammography
Management *
Manufacturing
Manufacturing Technologies
Manufacturing/Mech Fab Tech*
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering Tech
Medical Assisting
Medical Laboratory Technician
Meteorology
Motorcycle (& Automotiv - NC)*
Music
New Media Communication
Nuclear Engr Technology
Nuclear Medicine
Nursing
Nursing *
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Oceanography
Ophthalmic Design & Dispensing
Personal Development
Philosophy
Philosophy *
Photography *
Photonics
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physics
Polish
Political Science
Professional Development *
Psychology
Public Service
Quality Assurance
Radiation Therapy
Radiography
Radiologic Sci Technology
Railroad Engineering Tech
Real Estate *
Recreation
Recreation *
Research
Respiratory Care
Safety/Security *
Science
Senior Citizen
Sign Language
Small Business Development, CE
Social Sciences
Sociology
Spanish
Special Interest Courses *
Speech Language Pathology
Student Development
Surgical Technology
Technology (General)
Theater
Travel *
Veterinary Technology
Water Management
Women's Studies

All
Academic Skills Development
Accounting
Admin. Office Procedures *
American Sign Language
Anthropology
Arabic
Architecture
Art
Astronomy
Automotive
Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Boating *
Business *
Business Office Technology
Business, Entrepreneurship
Business, Finance
Business, General
Business, Management
Business, Marketing
Chemistry
Chinese
Civil Engineering Technology
Clean Water Management
College Forum
College Preparation
Communication & Broadcasting *
Communication and Speech
Computer Aided Drafting
Computer Aided Drafting/Design
Computer Engineering Tech
Computer Science *
Computerized Axial Tomography
Computers - Applications
Computers - Computer Science
Computers - Technology
Construction Technology
Construction/Building Trades *
Counseling
Criminal Justice
Cultural Enrichment *
Dance
Deaf Studies
Dental Assisting
Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygiene Prep
Desktop Publishing/Graphics *
Diagnstc Medcl Sonography
Dietetic Technician
Digital Arts
Digital Arts Technology
Drug & Alcohol Recov Counselor
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Special Ed
Earth Science
Economics
Education
Education *
Electrical Engineering Tech
Emergency Medical Technician
Energy Technology
Engineering Science (General)
English
English as a Second Language
English as a Second Language *
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Science
Environmental Technology *
Exercise Science
Family *
Finance *
Fire Technology Administration
Food, Wines, Food Svcs, etc. *
Foreign Language *
French
Freshman Seminar
Gardening *
General Studies
Geographic Information Systems
Geography
Geology
German
Graphic Design
Health
Health & Medical *
Health Info Mgmt Technology
Health and Physical Education
History
Honors
Horticulture
Hospitality
Hospitality Management
Human Development
Human Services
Humanities
InformationSys/Interdisciplnry
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interior Design
International Study/Travel
Interpreter Preparation
Italian
Japanese
Kids on Campus
Latin
Latino/Latin American Studies
Legal Assisting/Paralegal
Library Technical Assistant
Lifestyles & Personal Dvlpmt *
Linguistics
Mammography
Management *
Manufacturing
Manufacturing Technologies
Manufacturing/Mech Fab Tech*
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering Tech
Medical Assisting
Medical Laboratory Technician
Meteorology
Motorcycle (& Automotiv - NC)*
Music
New Media Communication
Nuclear Engr Technology
Nuclear Medicine
Nursing
Nursing *
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Oceanography
Ophthalmic Design & Dispensing
Personal Development
Philosophy
Philosophy *
Photography *
Photonics
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physics
Polish
Political Science
Professional Development *
Psychology
Public Service
Quality Assurance
Radiation Therapy
Radiography
Radiologic Sci Technology
Railroad Engineering Tech
Real Estate *
Recreation
Recreation *
Research
Respiratory Care
Safety/Security *
Science
Senior Citizen
Sign Language
Small Business Development, CE
Social Sciences
Sociology
Spanish
Special Interest Courses *
Speech Language Pathology
Student Development
Surgical Technology
Technology (General)
Theater
Travel *
Veterinary Technology
Water Management
Women's Studies

All
Academic Skills Development
Accounting
Admin. Office Procedures *
American Sign Language
Anthropology
Arabic
Architecture
Art
Astronomy
Automotive
Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Boating *
Business *
Business Office Technology
Business, Entrepreneurship
Business, Finance
Business, General
Business, Management
Business, Marketing
Chemistry
Chinese
Civil Engineering Technology
Clean Water Management
College Forum
College Preparation
Communication & Broadcasting *
Communication and Speech
Computer Aided Drafting
Computer Aided Drafting/Design
Computer Engineering Tech
Computer Science *
Computerized Axial Tomography
Computers - Applications
Computers - Computer Science
Computers - Technology
Construction Technology
Construction/Building Trades *
Counseling
Criminal Justice
Cultural Enrichment *
Dance
Deaf Studies
Dental Assisting
Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygiene Prep
Desktop Publishing/Graphics *
Diagnstc Medcl Sonography
Dietetic Technician
Digital Arts
Digital Arts Technology
Drug & Alcohol Recov Counselor
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Special Ed
Earth Science
Economics
Education
Education *
Electrical Engineering Tech
Emergency Medical Technician
Energy Technology
Engineering Science (General)
English
English as a Second Language
English as a Second Language *
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Science
Environmental Technology *
Exercise Science
Family *
Finance *
Fire Technology Administration
Food, Wines, Food Svcs, etc. *
Foreign Language *
French
Freshman Seminar
Gardening *
General Studies
Geographic Information Systems
Geography
Geology
German
Graphic Design
Health
Health & Medical *
Health Info Mgmt Technology
Health and Physical Education
History
Honors
Horticulture
Hospitality
Hospitality Management
Human Development
Human Services
Humanities
InformationSys/Interdisciplnry
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interior Design
International Study/Travel
Interpreter Preparation
Italian
Japanese
Kids on Campus
Latin
Latino/Latin American Studies
Legal Assisting/Paralegal
Library Technical Assistant
Lifestyles & Personal Dvlpmt *
Linguistics
Mammography
Management *
Manufacturing
Manufacturing Technologies
Manufacturing/Mech Fab Tech*
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering Tech
Medical Assisting
Medical Laboratory Technician
Meteorology
Motorcycle (& Automotiv - NC)*
Music
New Media Communication
Nuclear Engr Technology
Nuclear Medicine
Nursing
Nursing *
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Oceanography
Ophthalmic Design & Dispensing
Personal Development
Philosophy
Philosophy *
Photography *
Photonics
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physics
Polish
Political Science
Professional Development *
Psychology
Public Service
Quality Assurance
Radiation Therapy
Radiography
Radiologic Sci Technology
Railroad Engineering Tech
Real Estate *
Recreation
Recreation *
Research
Respiratory Care
Safety/Security *
Science
Senior Citizen
Sign Language
Small Business Development, CE
Social Sciences
Sociology
Spanish
Special Interest Courses *
Speech Language Pathology
Student Development
Surgical Technology
Technology (General)
Theater
Travel *
Veterinary Technology
Water Management
Women's Studies