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Northwest Vista College Schedule/Catalog 2016-2017 [Archived Catalog]
Course Descriptions
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The numbers in parentheses listed following the course description, Semester Hours: (3 - 3 - 0), are explained below:
- The first digit is the number of semester credit hours for the course.
- The second digit is the number of lecture hours per week in a regular 16 week semester.
- The third digit is the number of laboratory/clinical/internship/practicum hours per week in a regular 16 week semester.
Hours met per week are based on semester-length classes; courses of shorter semesters during such as flex classes, will meet for more hours per week for equivalency.
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ACCT 2301 - Principles of Financial Accounting
Prerequisites: Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Mathematics; or equivalent.
Corequisites: Recommended: MATH 1324
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of financial accounting as prescribed by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as applied to transactions and events that affect business organizations. Students will examine the procedures and systems to accumulate, analyze, measure, and record financial transactions. Students will use recorded financial information to prepare a balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, and statement of shareholders’ equity to communicate the business entity’s results of operations and financial position to users of financial information who are external to the company. Students will study the nature of assets, liabilities, and owners’ equity while learning to use reported financial information for purposes of making decisions about the company. Students will be exposed to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 52.0301.51 04
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ACCT 2302 - Principles of Managerial Accounting
Prerequisites: ACCT 2301
This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of managerial accounting appropriate for all organizations. Students will study information from the entity’s accounting system relevant to decisions made by internal managers, as distinguished from information relevant to users who are external to the company. The emphasis is on the identification and assignment of product costs, operational budgeting and planning, cost control, and management decision making. Topics include product costing methodologies, cost behavior, operational and capital budgeting, and performance evaluation.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 52.0301.51 04
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ANTH 2301 - Physical Anthropology
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0310
Students will study humanity from a biological perspective. The course will examine the following topics: the human skeleton and forensic methods, human genetics, a survey of world primates, and the fossil evidence of human evolution.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0301.51 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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ANTH 2302 - Archaeology
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
Introduction to methods, theories, and techniques used by archaeologists to reconstruct prehistoric and historic cultures. It will examine case studies from various archaeological sites around the world. Activities may include hands-on instruction on excavation techniques, various artifact analyses, mapping procedures, and field trips to local archaeological sites.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0301.51 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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ANTH 2346 - General Anthropology
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
Study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates, and their cultural behavior and institutions. Introduces the major subfields of anthropology: physical anthropology, cultural anthropology, archaeology, and linguistics.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0201.51 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: No
SPC: No
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ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
Key concepts, methods and theory in the study of cultural diversity, social institutions, linguistics, and culture change among world peoples.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0201.53 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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ARAB 1411 - Elementary Arabic I
Introductory course that presents the fundamentals of the Arabic language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Semester Hours: (4-4-1)
CIP: 16.0101.51 13
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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ARAB 1412 - Elementary Arabic II
Prerequisites: ARAB 1411 , or departmental approval
Introductory course that presents the fundamentals of the Arabic language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. This course is a continuation of ARAB 1411
Semester Hours: (4-4-1)
CIP: 16.0101.51 13
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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ARTC 1302 - Digital Imaging I
Digital imaging using raster image editing and/or image creation software: scanning, resolution, file formats, output devices, color systems, and image-acquisitions.
Semester Hours: (3-2-4)
CIP: 50.0409
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: No
SPC: Yes
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ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420
Presents an introduction to the exploration of purposes and processes in the visual arts including evaluation of selected works.
This course fulfills the Creative Arts foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 50.0703.51 26
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ARTS 1303 - Art History Survey (Pre 1300)
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Examination of painting, sculpture, architecture, and other arts from prehistoric to 14th century.
This course fulfills the Creative Arts foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 50.0703.52 26
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ARTS 1304 - Art History Survey (Post 1300)
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Examination of painting, sculpture, architecture, and other arts from Renaissance to present time.
This course fulfills the Creative Arts foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 50.0703.52 26
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ARTS 1311 - Design I (2-Dimensional)
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420
Elements and principles of art using two-dimensional concepts.
Semester Hours: (3-3-3)
CIP: 50.0401.53 26
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ARTS 1312 - Design II (3-Dimensional)
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420
Elements and principles of art using three-dimensional concepts.
Semester Hours: (3-3-3)
CIP: 50.0401.53 26
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ARTS 1316 - Drawing I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420
Investigation of drawing media and techniques including descriptive and expressive possibilities.
Semester Hours: (3-3-3)
CIP: 50.0705.52 26
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ARTS 1317 - Drawing II
Prerequisites: ARTS 1316
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420
Investigation of drawing media and techniques including descriptive and expressive possibilities.
Semester Hours: (3-3-3)
CIP: 50.0705.52 26
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ARTS 2311 - Design III
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420
Elements and principles of art using two- and three-dimensional concepts color, or combinations thereof.
Semester Hours: (3-3-3)
CIP: 50.0401.53 26
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ARTS 2312 - Design IV (may be 2-D, 3-D, color, or combinations thereof)
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420
Elements and principles of art using two- and three-dimensional concepts color, or combinations thereof.
Semester Hours: (3-3-3)
CIP: 50.0401.53 26
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: No
SPC: No
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ARTS 2316 - Painting I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420
Exploration of ideas using painting media and techniques.
Semester Hours: (3-2-4)
CIP: 50.0708.52 26
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ARTS 2317 - Painting II
Prerequisites: ARTS 2316
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420
Continued exploration of ideas using painting media and techniques.
Semester Hours: (3-2-4)
CIP: 50.0708.52 26
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ARTS 2323 - Drawing III
Prerequisites: ARTS 1317
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420
Basic study of the human form and conceptual aspects of drawing.
Semester Hours: (3-2-4)
CIP: 50.0705.53 26
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ARTS 2324 - Drawing IV
Prerequisites: ARTS 2323
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420
Continuation of basic study of the human form and conceptual aspects of drawing.
Semester Hours: (3-2-4)
CIP: 50.0705.53 26
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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ARTS 2326 - Sculpture I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420
Exploration of ideas using sculpture media and techniques.
Semester Hours: (3-2-4)
CIP: 50.0709.51 26
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ARTS 2327 - Sculpture II
Prerequisites: ARTS 2326
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420
Continued exploration of ideas using sculpture media and techniques.
Semester Hours: (3-2-4)
CIP: 50.0709.51 26
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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ARTS 2333 - Printmaking I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420
Exploration of idea using various printmaking processes.
Semester Hours: (3-2-4)
CIP: 50.0710.51 26
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ARTS 2334 - Printmaking II
Prerequisites: ARTS 2333
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420
Continuation of exploration of ideas using various printmaking processes.
Semester Hours: (3-2-4)
CIP: 50.0710.51 26
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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ARTS 2346 - Ceramics I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420
Exploration of ideas using basic ceramic processes.
Semester Hours: (3-2-4)
CIP: 50.0711.51 26
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ARTS 2347 - Ceramics II
Prerequisites: ARTS 2346
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420
Continued exploration of ideas using basic ceramic processes.
Semester Hours: (3-2-4)
CIP: 50.0711.51 26
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ARTS 2348 - Digital Art I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420
Studio art courses that explore the potential of the computer hardware and software medium for their visual, conceptual, and practical uses in the visual arts.
Semester Hours: (3-2-4)
CIP: 50.0402.52 26
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ARTS 2356 - Photography I (fine arts emphasis)
Cross-Listed With: COMM 1318
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420
Introduction to the basics of photography. Includes camera operation, techniques, knowledge of chemistry, and presentation skills. Emphasis on design, history, and contemporary trends as a means of developing an understanding of photographic aesthetics. (Cross-listed, with journalism emphasis, as COMM 1318 )
Semester Hours: (3-2-4)
CIP: 50.0605.51 26
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ARTS 2357 - Photography II (fine arts emphasis)
Cross-Listed With: COMM 1319
Prerequisites: ARTS 2356 or equivalent
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420
Extends students’ knowledge of technique and guides them in developing personal outlooks toward specific applications of the photographic process.
Semester Hours: (3-2-4)
CIP: 50.0605.52 26
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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ARTV 1341 - 3D Animation I
Intermediate level 3-D course introducing animation tools and techniques used to create movement. Emphasis on using the principles of animation.
Semester Hours: (3-2-3)
CIP: 10.0304
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: No
SPC: No
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ARTV 1343 - Digital Sound
Digitizing sound and incorporating it into multimedia or web titles for various delivery systems. Emphasizes compression issues, sampling, synchronizing, and resource management.
Semester Hours: (3-1-4)
CIP: 10.0304
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: No
SPC: No
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ARTV 1345 - 3-D Modeling and Rendering I
Techniques of three-dimensional (3-D) modeling utilizing industry standard software. Includes the creation and modification of 3-D geometric shapes, use of a variety of rendering techniques, camera, light sources, texture, and surface mapping.
Semester Hours: (3-2-3)
CIP: 10.0304
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: No
SPC: No
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ARTV 1351 - Digital Video
Producing and editing video and sound for multimedia or web productions. Emphasizes capture, editing, and outputting of video using a desktop digital video workstation.
Semester Hours: (3-1-4)
CIP: 10.0304
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: No
SPC: No
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ARTV 2335 - Portfolio Development for Animation
Prerequisites: Instructor permission.
Design and execution of a professional portfolio to represent the student’s skills in 3-D animation. Includes self-promotion, resumes, portfolio distribution, and interview techniques.
Semester Hours: (3-2-3)
CIP: 10.0304
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: No
SPC: No
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ARTV 2341 - Advanced Digital Video
Prerequisites: ARTV 1351
Advanced digital video techniques for post-production. Emphasizes integration of special effects, 2-D animation and 3-D animation for film, video, CD-ROM, and the Internet. Exploration of new and emerging compression and video streaming technologies
Semester Hours: (3-1-4)
CIP: 10.0304
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: No
SPC: No
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ARTV 2351 - 3-D Animation II
Prerequisites: ARTV 1341
Development of 3D Animation and Modeling skills for lip synchronization, and facial animation. Students will explore facial muscles, facial expressions, and create models setup properly to talk using morphing keys and blend shapes sliders.
Semester Hours: (3-2-4)
CIP: 10.0304
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: No
SPC: No
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ARTV 2355 - Character Rigging and Animation
Prerequisites: ARTV 1345
Advanced work in 3-D animation. Emphasis on character modeling, rigging and animation. Students build a character rig with joints, deformers, and scripting; model a 3D character for animation utilizing industry standard practices; and animate professional quality sequences.
Semester Hours: (3-2-3)
CIP: 10.0304
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: No
SPC: No
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ASTR 1303 - Stars and Galaxies Lecture
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
This course is a descriptive course in stellar, galactic, and extra-galactic astronomy intended for non-science majors. Topics include celestial coordinates, light and telescopes, stars, the Milky Way, external galaxies, cosmology, and dark matter. Visits to the Scobee Planetarium and some field trips may be held for telescopic observation of interesting phenomena.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 40.0201.51 03
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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ASTR 1304 - Solar System Lecture
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
This course is intended for non-science majors. Topics include the origin and evolution of our solar system, including Newton’s and Kepler’s Laws, planetary atmospheres, surface processes (including impact cratering, volcanism, and plate tectonics), rings, moons, asteroids, and comets. Visits to the Scobee Planetarium and observing field trips may be held.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 40.0201.52 03
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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BCIS 1305 - Business Computer Applications
Computer terminology, hardware, software, operating systems, and information systems relating to the business environment. The main focus of this course is on business applications of software, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics, and business-oriented utilization of the Internet.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 11.0202.54.04
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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BIOL 1108 - Biology for Non-Science Majors Laboratory I (lab)
Prerequisites: BIOL 1308 or concurrent enrollment
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
Fundamental principles of living organisms including physical and chemical properties of life, organization, function, evolutionary adaptation, and classification. Concepts of reproduction, genetics, ecology, and the scientific method are included.
Semester Hours: (1-0-3)
CIP: 26.0101.51 03
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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BIOL 1109 - Biology for Non-Science Majors Laboratory II (lab)
Prerequisites: BIOL 1108 ; BIOL 1309 or concurrent enrollment
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
Fundamental principles of living organisms including physical and chemical properties of life, organization, function, evolutionary adaptation, and classification. Concepts of reproduction, genetics, ecology, and the scientific method are included.
Semester Hours: (1-0-3)
CIP: 26.0101.51 03
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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BIOL 1306 - Biology for Science Majors I (Lecture)
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0310
This introductory course includes the history and philosophy of the science of biology, basic chemistry, energetics, physical phenomena, genetics, and a brief description of the concepts of evolution, and classification of organisms.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 26.0101.51 03
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: No
SPC: No
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BIOL 1308 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I (Lecture)
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
This course includes a study of fundamental principles of living organisms including physical and chemical properties of life, organization, function, evolutionary adaptation, and classification. Concepts of physiology, genetics, ecology, and the scientific method are also included.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 26.0101.51 03
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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BIOL 1309 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II (Lecture)
Prerequisites: BIOL 1308 with a grade of “C” or better.
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
Fundamental principles of living organisms including physical and chemical properties of life, organization, function, evolutionary adaptation, and classification. Concepts of reproduction, ecology, and the scientific method are included. Note: This course has no laboratory portion associated with it. This course is designed for students who do not intend to major in science or education.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 26.0101.51 03
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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BIOL 1322 - Nutrition & Diet Therapy
Prerequisites: CHEM 1405 or (CHEM 1305 and CHEM 1105 ) or higher, all with a grade of C or better.
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0310
This course introduces general nutritional concepts in health and disease and includes practical applications of that knowledge. Special emphasis is given to nutrients and nutritional processes including functions, food sources, digestion, absorption, and metabolism. Food safety, availability, and nutritional information including food labels, advertising, and nationally established guidelines are addressed.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 19.0501.51 09
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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BIOL 1323 - Consumer Nutrition (for Non-science Majors)
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
This course is a survey course for non-science majors. Topics of current interest including weight control, food labeling, diet in relation to health and physical fitness, and age- and health related nutritional needs are studied.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 19.0501.51 09
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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BIOL 1406 - Biology for Science Majors I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0310
This course is suitable for science majors and those students intending to pursue careers in health and allied fields. Topics include the nature, history and philosophy of science, basic chemistry, cell structure and function, genetics, evolution and classification of living organisms.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (4-3-3)
CIP: 26.0101.51 03
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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BIOL 1407 - Biology for Science Majors II
Prerequisites: BIOL 1406 with a grade of “C” or better.
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0310
Topics include the anatomy and physiology of plants and animals as well as principles of ecology.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (4-3-3)
CIP: 26.0101.51 03
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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BIOL 1409 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II
Prerequisites: BIOL 1408 with a grade of “C” or better.
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
Fundamental principles of living organisms including physical and chemical properties of life, organization, function, evolutionary adaptation, and classification. Concepts of reproduction, genetics, ecology, and the scientific method are included.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (4-3-3)
CIP: 26.0101.51 03
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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BIOL 1411 - General Botany
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0310
Recommended for science majors. The study of the structure, function and physiology of plant cells, tissues and structures. Included as an evolutionary survey and the life histories of the following groups of organisms: viruses, bacteria, algae, fungi, true mosses, ferns, gymnosperms, angiosperms, and their close relatives. Evolution, genetics, reproduction, and ecology are also discussed. Laboratory exercises will complement the lecture.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (4-3-3)
CIP: 26.0301.51 03
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
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BIOL 1413 - General Zoology
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0310
Recommended for science majors. The study of the structure, function and physiology of animal cells, tissues organs, and organ systems. Included is a survey of the diversity of animal and animal-like organisms. Emphasis is placed on the classification, morphology, physiology, and ecology of all animals. The laboratory exercises will complement the lecture topics.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (4-3-3)
CIP: 26.0701.51 03
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
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BIOL 2306 - Environmental Biology (Lecture)
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
This course is a study of human interrelationships and their interdependence with the environment. Studies will include the impact of human activities on the environment and their effect on natural and human resources. This course includes an evaluation of present and future strategies to preserve a healthy environment.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 03.0103.51 01
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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BIOL 2389 - Academic Cooperative for the Biological Sciences
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Experience working with biologists through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and the student. Under the supervision of the college and employer, the student will combine classroom learning and work experience. Academic learning objectives and job-related goals will be assessed.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 26.0101.52 03
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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BIOL 2401 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0310
Anatomy and Physiology I is the first part of a two course sequence. It is a study of the structure and function of the human body including cells, tissues and organs of the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and special senses. Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (4-3-3)
CIP: 26.0707.51 03
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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BIOL 2402 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Prerequisites: BIOL 2401 with a grade of “C” or better.
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0310
Anatomy and Physiology II is the second part of a two-course sequence. It is a study of the structure and function of the human body including the following systems: endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive (including nutrition), urinary (including fluid and electrolyte balance), and reproductive (including human development and genetics). Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (4-3-3)
CIP: 26.0707.51 03
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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BIOL 2404 - Human Anatomy and Physiology
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
For non-science majors. This course includes a study of the structure and function of the human body, including the neuroendocrine, integumentary, musculoskeletal, digestive, urinary, reproductive, respiratory, and circulatory systems.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (4-3-3)
CIP: 26.0707.51 03
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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BIOL 2406 - Environmental Biology (Lecture & Lab)
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
This course includes a study of basic environmental relationships between human, plant and animal communities including life cycles and identification.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (4-3-3)
CIP: 03.0103.51 01
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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BIOL 2416 - Genetics
Prerequisites: (CHEM 1411 or CHEM 1412 or [CHEM 2223 and CHEM 2323 ] or [CHEM 2225 and CHEM 2325 ]) AND (BIOL 1406 or BIOL 1407 or BIOL 1411 or BIOL 1413 or BIOL 2401 or BIOL 2402 or BIOL 2421 ) all with a grade of “C” or better.
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
Study of the principles of molecular and classical genetics and the function and transmission of hereditary material. May include population genetics and genetic engineering.
Semester Hours: (4-3-4)
CIP: 26.0804.51 03
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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BIOL 2420 - Microbiology for Nursing and Allied Health
Prerequisites: (CHEM 1305 and CHEM 1105 ) or (CHEM 1405 or higher) with a grade of C or better.
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0310
This course covers basic microbiology and immunology and is primarily directed at pre-nursing, pre-allied health, and non-science majors. It provides an introduction to historical concepts of the nature of microorganisms, microbial diversity, the importance of microorganisms and acellular agents in the biosphere, and their roles in human and animal diseases. Major topics include bacterial structure as well as growth, physiology, genetics, and biochemistry of microorganisms. Emphasis is on medical microbiology, infectious diseases, and public health.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (4-3-4)
CIP: 26.0503.51 03
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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BIOL 2421 - Microbiology for Science Majors
Prerequisites: Any two:(CHEM 1411 or CHEM 1412 or [CHEM2223 and CHEM 2323 ] or [CHEM 2225 and CHEM 2325 ]); AND any two: (BIOL 1406 or BIOL 1407 or BIOL 1411 or BIOL 1413 or BIOL 2401 or BIOL 2402 or BIOL 2416 ) all with a grade of “C” or better.
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
Study of the morphology, physiology, taxonomy of representative groups of pathogenic and nonpathogenic microorganisms. Pure cultures of microorganisms grown on selected media are used in learning laboratory techniques. Includes a survey of food microbes, public health, medical microbiology and immunology.
Semester Hours: (4-3-4)
CIP: 26.0503.51 03
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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BIOM 1291 - Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering-Related Technology Technology/Technician
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
Semester Hours: (2-1-4)
CIP: 15.0401
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: No
SPC: Yes
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BIOM 1315 - Medical Equipment Networks
Prerequisites: BIOM 1309
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
Identification of basic principles of medical equipment networking. Hardware, software, and connectivity issues of medical equipment in healthcare facilities will be covered.
Semester Hours: (3-2-4)
CIP: 15.0401
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: No
SPC: Yes
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BITC 2311 - Biotechnology Laboratory Instrumentation
Prerequisites: Department Approval
Theory, applications, and safe operation of various biotechnology-related analytical instruments. Addresses separation and identification techniques including electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, and chromatography.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 41.0101
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: No
SPC: No
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BITC 2486 - Internship - Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
Prerequisites: Department Approval
A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.
Semester Hours: (4-0-24)
CIP: 41.0101
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: No
SPC: No
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BMGT 1305 - Communications in Management
Basic theory and processes of communication skills necessary for the management of an organizations workforce.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 52.0201
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: No
SPC: Yes
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BMGT 1309 - Information and Project Management
Critical path methods for planning and controlling projects. Includes time/cost tradeoffs, resource utilization, stochastic considerations, task determination, time management, scheduling management, status reports, budget management, customer service, professional attitude, and project supervision.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 52.0201
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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BMGT 2309 - Leadership
Leadership and its relationship to management. Prepares the student with leadership and communication skills needed to motivate and identify leadership styles.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 52.0201
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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BMGT 2388 - Internship - Business Administration and Management, General
Prerequisites: Department approval.
A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.
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CIP: 52.0201
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: No
SPC: No
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BUSG 1191 - Special Topics in Business, General
Topics addressed: recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. For the Braille Textbook Transcriber Program, this course will concentrate on small business management knowledge, skills, behaviors and attitudes.
Semester Hours: (1-1-0)
CIP: 52.0101
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: No
SPC: No
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BUSG 1301 - Introduction to Business
Fundamental business principles including structure, functions, resources, and operational processes.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 52.0101
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: No
SPC: No
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BUSG 1303 - Principles of Finance
Financial dynamics of a business. Includes monetary and credit theory, cash inventory, capital management, and consumer and government finance. Emphasizes the time value of money.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 52.0801
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: No
SPC: No
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BUSG 2305 - Business Law/Contracts
Cross-Listed With: BUSG 2005
Principles of law which form the legal framework for business activity including applicable statues, contracts, and agency.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 52.0101
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: No
SPC: Yes
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BUSI 1301 - Business Principles
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Introduction to the role of business in modern society. Includes overview of business operations, analysis of the specialized fields within the business organization, and development of a business vocabulary.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 52.0101.51 04
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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BUSI 1307 - Personal Finance
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
Personal and family accounts, budgets and budgetary control, bank accounts, charge accounts, borrowing, investing, insurance, standards of living, renting or home ownership, and wills and trust plans. NOTE: This course is not part of the business field of study and may not transfer toward a degree in business.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 19.0401.51.09
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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BUSI 2301 - Business Law I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Principles of law which form the legal framework for business activity.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 22.0101.51 24
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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CHEM 1105 - Introductory Chemistry Laboratory I
Prerequisites: Successful completion of CHEM 1305 with a grade of “C” or higher, or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 1305
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0310
This laboratory course, designed to accompany CHEM 1305 , provides an introduction to methods and techniques of chemical experimentation, and emphasizes the study of the principles of inorganic chemistry.
Semester Hours: (1-0-3)
CIP: 40.0501.51 03
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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CHEM 1107 - Introductory Chemistry Laboratory II
Prerequisites: Credit for CHEM 1105 or CHEM 1405 with a grade of “C” or better, and credit or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 1307 .
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0310
This laboratory course is designed to accompany CHEM 1307 with an emphasis on organic chemistry and biochemistry.
Semester Hours: (1-0-3)
CIP: 40.0501.51 03
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry Laboratory I
Prerequisites: Successful completion of CHEM 1311 with a grade”C” or higher or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 1311
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
Basic laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles presented in CHEM 1311 ; introduction of the scientific method, experimental design, data collection and analysis, and preparation of laboratory reports.
Semester Hours: (1-0-3)
CIP: 40.0501.52 03
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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CHEM 1112 - General Chemistry Laboratory II
Prerequisites: Credit for CHEM 1111 or CHEM 1411 with a grade of “C” or better, and credit or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 1312 .
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
Basic laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles presented in CHEM 1312 ; introduction of the scientific method, experimental design, chemical instrumentation, data collection and analysis, and preparation of laboratory reports.
Semester Hours: (1-0-3)
CIP: 40.0501.52 03
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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CHEM 1305 - Introductory Chemistry Lecture I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0310
Introduction to elementary inorganic chemistry and is suitable for non-science majors and students pursuing degrees in allied health and nursing. If the student’s degree plan requires a laboratory course, the student should also take CHEM 1105 .
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 40.0501.51 03
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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CHEM 1307 - Introductory Chemistry Lecture II
Prerequisites: CHEM 1305 or CHEM 1405 with a grade of “C” or better.
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
Introduction to elementary organic chemistry and biochemistry and is suitable for non-science majors and students pursuing degrees in nursing. If a laboratory course is needed, the student should also take CHEM 1107 .
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 40.0501.51 03
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry Lecture I
Prerequisites: Successful completion of MATH 1314 or MATH 1414 with a grade “C” or better.
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
Fundamental principles of chemistry for majors in the sciences, health sciences, and engineering; topics include measurements, fundamental properties of matter, states of matter, chemical reactions, chemical stoichiometry, periodicity of elemental properties, atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular structure, solutions, properties of gases, and an introduction to thermodynamics and descriptive chemistry.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 40.0501.52 03
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry Lecture II
Prerequisites: CHEM 1311 or CHEM 1411 with a grade of “C” or better.
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
Chemical equilibrium; phase diagrams and spectrometry; acid-base concepts; thermodynamics; kinetics; electrochemistry; nuclear chemistry; an introduction to organic chemistry and descriptive inorganic chemistry.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 40.0501.52 03
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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CHEM 1405 - Introductory Chemistry I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0310
Introduction to elementary inorganic chemistry and is suitable for non-science majors and some students pursuing degrees in nursing. A laboratory is included that emphasizes inorganic chemistry.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (4-3-3)
CIP: 40.0501.51 03
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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CHEM 1407 - Introductory Chemistry II
Prerequisites: CHEM 1405 or CHEM 1305 and CHEM 1105 with a grade of “C” or better.
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0310
Introduction to elementary organic chemistry and biochemistry and is suitable for non-science majors and some students pursuing degrees in nursing. A laboratory is included that emphasizes organic chemistry and biochemistry.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (4-3-3)
CIP: 40.0501.51 03
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I
Prerequisites: Successful completion of MATH 1314 or MATH 1414 with a grade “C” or better.
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
This course covers the fundamental principles of inorganic chemistry: general chemical principles, fundamental laws and theories, including but not limited to modern atomic theory, chemical bonding, states of matter, solutions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry and gas laws. The course content provides a foundation for work in advanced chemistry and related sciences, and as such is aimed at science majors. This course is math-intensive (MI). The prospective student needs to have a good working knowledge of the use of scientific notation, including use of calculator, exponential and logarithmic functions, significant figures, dimensional analysis, and solving simple linear equations.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (4-3-3)
CIP: 40.0501.52 03
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II
Prerequisites: Credit for CHEM 1411 or (CHEM 1311 and CHEM 1111 ) with a grade of “C” or better.
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
This course is a continuation of CHEM 1411 including kinetics, molecular and ionic equilibria, elementary thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and other topics. CHEM 1412 is equivalent to a combination of CHEM 1312 and CHEM 1112 .
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (4-3-3)
CIP: 40.0501.52 03
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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CHEM 2123 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
Prerequisites: Successful completion of CHEM 1112 with a grade of “C” or better
Corequisites: CHEM 2323
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
This laboratory-based course accompanies CHEM 2323 Organic Chemistry I. Laboratory activities will reinforce fundamental principles of organic chemistry, including the structure, bonding, properties, and reactivity of organic molecules; and properties and behavior of organic compounds and their derivatives. Emphasis is placed on organic synthesis and mechanisms. Includes study of covalent and ionic bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure and reactivity, reaction mechanisms, functional groups, and synthesis of simple molecules. Methods for the purification and identification of organic compounds will be examined.
Semester Hours: (1-0-4)
CIP: 40.0504.52 03
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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CHEM 2125 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
Prerequisites: Successful completion of CHEM 2123 with a grade of “C” or better
Corequisites: CHEM 2325
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
This laboratory-based course accompanies CHEM 2325 , Organic Chemistry II. Laboratory activities reinforce advanced principles of organic chemistry, including the structure, properties, and reactivity of aliphatic and aromatic organic molecules; and properties and behavior of organic compounds and their derivatives. Emphasis is placed on organic synthesis and mechanisms. Includes study of covalent and ionic bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure and reactivity, reaction mechanisms, functional groups, and synthesis of simple molecules.
Semester Hours: (1-0-4)
CIP: 40.0504.52 03
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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CHEM 2323 - Organic Chemistry Lecture I
Prerequisites: CHEM 1412 (Lecture and Laboratory) or (CHEM 1312 and CHEM 1112 ) with a C or better
Corequisites: CHEM 2123
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
Fundamental principles of organic chemistry will be studied, including the structure, bonding, properties, and reactivity of organic molecules; and properties and behavior of organic compounds and their derivatives. Emphasis is placed on organic synthesis and mechanisms. Includes study of covalent and ionic bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure and reactivity, reaction mechanisms, functional groups, and synthesis of simple molecules. THIS COURSE IS INTENDED FOR STUDENTS IN SCIENCE OR PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 40.0504.52 03
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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CHEM 2325 - Organic Chemistry Lecture II
Prerequisites: Credit for CHEM 2323 and CHEM 2123 with a grade of “C” or better in both
Corequisites: CHEM 2125
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
Advanced principles of organic chemistry will be studied, including the structure, properties, and reactivity of aliphatic and aromatic organic molecules; and properties and behavior of organic compounds and their derivatives. Emphasis is placed on organic synthesis and mechanisms. Includes study of covalent and ionic bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure and reactivity, reaction mechanisms, functional groups, and synthesis of simple molecules. THIS COURSE IS INTENDED FOR STUDENTS IN SCIENCE OR PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 40.0504.52 03
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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CHIN 1411 - Elementary Chinese I
Introduction to the fundamentals of the Chinese language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Language lab is required.
Semester Hours: (4-4-1)
CIP: 16.0301.51 13
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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CHIN 1412 - Elementary Chinese II
Prerequisites: CHIN 1411 or departmental approval
Introduction to the fundamentals of the Chinese language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Language lab is required. This is a continuation of CHIN 1411
Semester Hours: (4-4-1)
CIP: 16.0301.51 13
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
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CHLT 1301 - Introduction to Community Health
Designed to provide a basic understanding of variables that affect health sectors in the community. Learning Outcomes: List the determinants of health at the individual and community level; implement community assessment techniques to include demographics, mapping, and analysis of governmental agency services; describe tracking techniques of clients and services; specify the dynamics in relationship building among groups, organizations, and individuals in a community; and identify initiatives that will impact the health status of a poor under-served community.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 51.1504
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: No
SPC: No
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CHLT 1302 - Wellness and Health Promotion
Overview of wellness theory and its application throughout the life span. Focus is on attitude development, impact of cultural beliefs, and communication of wellness. Includes health behavior theories and approaches to behavior modification. Learning Outcomes: Define wellness and health promotion; explain personal, social, cultural, nutritional, and environmental components of wellness; and correlate concepts of wellness and healthy lifestyle. Develop specific health promotion strategies for various populations, including primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention strategies; recognize and appropriately respond to beliefs, values, culture, and languages of the population served; and evaluate the success of existing and newly developed health promotion strategies.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 51.1504
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: No
SPC: No
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