Northwest Vista College Schedule/Catalog 2014-2015 [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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0305
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
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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
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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
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ARTS 1311 - Design I (2-Dimensional)
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Elements and principles of art using two-dimensional concepts.
Semester Hours: (3-2-4)
CIP: 50.0401.53 26
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ARTS 1312 - Design II (3-Dimensional)
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Elements and principles of art using three-dimensional concepts.
Semester Hours: (3-2-4)
CIP: 50.0401.53 26
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ARTS 1316 - Drawing I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Investigation of drawing media and techniques including descriptive and expressive possibilities.
Semester Hours: (3-2-4)
CIP: 50.0705.52 26
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ARTS 1317 - Drawing II
Prerequisites: ARTS 1316
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Investigation of drawing media and techniques including descriptive and expressive possibilities.
Semester Hours: (3-2-4)
CIP: 50.0705.52 26
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ARTS 2311 - Design III
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Elements and principles of art using two- and three-dimensional concepts color, or combinations thereof.
Semester Hours: (3-2-4)
CIP: 50.0401.53 26
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ARTS 2312 - Design IV (may be 2-D, 3-D, color, or combinations thereof)
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: 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
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ARTS 2316 - Painting I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Exploration of ideas using painting media and techniques.
Semester Hours: (3-3-3)
CIP: 50.0708.52 26
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ARTS 2317 - Painting II
Prerequisites: ARTS 2316
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Continued exploration of ideas using painting media and techniques.
Semester Hours: (3-3-3)
CIP: 50.0708.52 26
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ARTS 2323 - Drawing III
Prerequisites: ARTS 1317
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Basic study of the human form and conceptual aspects of drawing.
Semester Hours: (3-3-3)
CIP: 50.0705.53 26
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ARTS 2324 - Drawing IV
Prerequisites: ARTS 2323
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Continuation of basic study of the human form and conceptual aspects of drawing.
Semester Hours: (3-3-3)
CIP: 50.0705.53 26
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ARTS 2326 - Sculpture I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Exploration of ideas using sculpture media and techniques.
Semester Hours: (3-3-3)
CIP: 50.0709.51 26
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ARTS 2327 - Sculpture II
Prerequisites: ARTS 2326
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Continued exploration of ideas using sculpture media and techniques.
Semester Hours: (3-3-3)
CIP: 50.0709.51 26
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ARTS 2333 - Printmaking I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Exploration of idea using various printmaking processes.
Semester Hours: (3-3-3)
CIP: 50.0710.51 26
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ARTS 2334 - Printmaking II
Prerequisites: ARTS 2333
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Continuation of exploration of ideas using various printmaking processes.
Semester Hours: (3-3-3)
CIP: 50.0710.51 26
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ARTS 2346 - Ceramics I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Exploration of ideas using basic ceramic processes.
Semester Hours: (3-3-3)
CIP: 50.0711.51 26
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ARTS 2347 - Ceramics II
Prerequisites: ARTS 2346
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Continued exploration of ideas using basic ceramic processes.
Semester Hours: (3-3-3)
CIP: 50.0711.51 26
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ARTS 2348 - Digital Art I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: 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: (3-3-3)
CIP: 50.0402.52 26
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ARTS 2356 - Photography I (fine arts emphasis)
Cross-Listed With: COMM 1318
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: 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: (3-3-3)
CIP: 50.0605.51 26
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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: INRW 0420
Extends students’ knowledge of technique and guides them in developing personal outlooks toward specific applications of the photographic process.
Semester Hours: (3-3-3)
CIP: 50.0605.52 26
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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
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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
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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
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ARTV 1441 - 3-D Animation I
Introduction to 3ds Max, 3D Modeling and Animation, Texturing, Lighting and Cameras. Emphasis on Storytelling and Environment Development
Semester Hours: (4-3-2)
CIP: 10.0304
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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
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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
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ARTV 2351 - 3-D Animation II
Prerequisites: ARTV 1441
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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BIOL 1322 - Nutrition
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
Study of the chemical, physical, and sensory properties of food; nutritional quality; and food use and diet applications.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Recommendation: Students should take CHEM 1405 prior to enrollment in this class. Students study the structure and function of cells, tissues and body systems with emphasis on the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous systems including the special senses.
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
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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
Students study the structure and function of the endocrine, digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, genitourinary, and reproductive systems. Human growth, development and genetics 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: (4-3-3)
CIP: 26.0707.51 03
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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
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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
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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 includes a study of the microbiology and pathology vital to the paramedical health profession, upon which infectious diseases and their prevention and nursing care depend. Special emphasis is placed on disease etiology, epidemiology and host-parasite interactions.
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
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BIOL 2421 - Microbiology for Science Majors
Prerequisites: Any two:(CHEM 1411 or CHEM 1412 or [CHEM 2223 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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CHEM 2223 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
Prerequisites: (CHEM 1412 or CHEM 1112 ) and CHEM 2323 or concurrent enrollment; all with a grade of “C” or better
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
This course is designed as a companion to CHEM 2323 . The course provides an introduction to organic laboratory techniques and chemical preparations. Students are instructed in separation and purification, chromatography, and organic reactions. May include the use of infrared spectroscopy and gas chromatography.
Semester Hours: (2-1-3)
CIP: 40.0504.52 03
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CHEM 2225 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
Prerequisites: Successful completion of CHEM 2223 with a grade of “C” or better; successful completion of CHEM 2325 with a grade of “C” or better, or concurrent enrollment.
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
This course is a continuation of CHEM 2223 . Topics include modern quantitative organic analysis, the use of mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance, and the interpretation of spectra.
Semester Hours: (2-1-3)
CIP: 40.0504.52 03
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CHEM 2323 - Organic Chemistry Lecture I
Prerequisites: CHEM 1312 or CHEM 1412 with minimum grade of C.
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
This course includes a study of the structure and properties of carbon compounds. The semester covers primarily organic reactions and their mechanisms, stereochemistry and the structure and properties of aliphatic hydrocarbons.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 40.0504.52 03
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CHEM 2325 - Organic Chemistry Lecture II
Prerequisites: Credit for CHEM 2323 or its equivalent with a grade of “C” or better
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
A continuation of CHEM 2323 . Covers the reactions and mechanisms of aromatic compounds and compounds with various oxygen and nitrogen containing functional groups. An introduction to the chemistry of biomolecules is also included.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 40.0504.52 03
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CHEM 2401 - Quantitative Analysis
Prerequisites: Completion of CHEM 1412 with a grade of “C” or better; completion of MATH 1314 or MATH 1414 with a grade of “C” or better.
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
Theory and practice of some general methods of quantitative chemical analysis, including gravimetric, volumetric, potentiometric, spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques. Designed for students planning a career in chemistry, chemical technology, and related fields.
Semester Hours: (4-3-4)
CIP: 40.0502.51 03
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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
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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
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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
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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
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CHLT 1305 - Community Nutrition
Study of the cultural aspects and public policy of food and nutrition and the socioeconomic and psychological aspects of nutrition throughout the life cycle. Learning Outcomes: Develop culturally appropriate community-level interventions to improve nutrition for vulnerable populations; explain the basic nutrition principles from prenatal care to care for the aging; increase knowledge of cultural influences on diet and food preference; assess clients’ diets utilizing interview techniques; calculate BME and caloric intake for normal and abnormal physiological conditions; and locate appropriate community resources and public-sector programs.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 51.1504
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CHLT 1340 - Community Health Advocacy
Study of local, regional, and national health care resources. Identification of health organizations, support groups, and health care delivery systems to be used for client referral. Activities include visits to various local agencies and attendance/participation in related activities. Learning Outcomes: Identify various local health-related resources and their eligibility requirements; develop/define methods used for client eligibility and referral; identify the levels and settings of health care and roles of various health occupations within the community; and assist clients in meeting eligibility requirements and accessing needed services and benefits.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 51.1504
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CHLT 1342 - Community Health Field Methods
Preparation for field work with individuals, families, and groups emphasizing teaching and capacity-building skills. Topics include outreach methods, area canvassing, home visiting, group work, community events, and community organizing. Learning Outcomes: Implement neighborhood/rural outreach campaigns; conduct informal counseling and educational sessions with individuals, families, and community groups; organize community events for purposes of developing community capacity for change.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 51.1504
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CHLT 2280 - Cooperative Education - Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling (Internship)
Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. Learning Outcomes: As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
Semester Hours: (2-1-10)
CIP: 51.1504
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CHLT 2360 - Clinical - Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Prerequisites: Instructor Permission
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
Semester Hours: (3-0-10)
CIP: 51.15.04
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CLST 1371 - Introduction to Clinical Research I
This introductory course provides students with an overview of the clinical research industry and how clinical trials are coordinated. Topics include the nature of the work in private and educational clinical research settings, medical records management, working with human subjects, working with clinical investigators, and the legal and regulatory environment.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 41.9901
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CLST 1372 - Introduction to Clinical Research II
Prerequisites: CLST 1371
This course concentrates legal and regulatory issues and management practices in clinical research settings, including aspects of confidentiality laws, institutional review boards, compliance with FDA requirements and the rules of other regulatory bodies, human resource issues, and best practices in clinical research management.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 41.9901
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CLST 1374 - Ethics in Clinical Research
Prerequisites: CLST 1371
This course is an introductory overview of the unique and complex ethical issues surrounding research involving human subjects. This course will review the evolution of ethical philosophies surrounding clinical trials and the current ethical climate. Provides approaches to ethical decision-making through the development of critical thinking and the ability to recognize the ways in which differing values affect professional roles.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 41.9901
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