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Electrician |
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ELECT 209 Programmable Logic Controllers II
Prerequisite: ELECT 208 with a C or better
2 lectures per week: 2 hrs credit
This course is a continuation of Programmable Logic Controllers I. Students continue to learn more programming techniques as well as manipulation of data, such as data comparison, connection of peripheral devices, and controller logic and hardware troubleshooting. Certain brand-name programmable controllers are identified and used. Practical wiring, troubleshooting, and programming of a particular model programmable controller are emphasized.
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ELECT 230 Alternative Small Energy Systems
Prerequisite: ELECT 105 and ELECT 106
2 lectures per week: 2 hrs credit
This course introduces nontraditional small electrical energy systems and develops an understanding of various alternative energy generation methods, principles and role of the technician.
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ELECT 290 Special Topics in Electricity
Prerequisite: Consent of program coordinator
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs credit
Topics pertaining to current and emerging technology in electricity are covered. Content and format of this course is variable and may be initiated by company training needs, updates in technology in the electrical field, and the need to adhere to rules such as the revisions that occur in the National Electrical Code. Subject matter is indicated in the class schedule. (variable credit offered; may be repeated for credit 3 times with different topics)
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ELECT 298 Electrical Seminar
Prerequisite: Completion of 24 credits of ELECT courses and the consent of program coordinator
1 lecture per week: 1 hr credit
This seminar is taken in conjunction with ELECT 299 Electrical Internship . The content of the seminar relates to the internship work which is correlated with students’ fields of study.
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ELECT 299 Electrical Internship
Prerequisite: Completion of 24 credits of ELECT courses and the consent of program coordinator
10 lab hrs per week: 2 hrs credit
Student interns are assigned to an approved training site. This is scheduled by joint agreement of the student, the site supervisor, and the program coordinator. Students must also register for ELECT 298 Electrical Seminar .
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Emergency Medical Services |
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EMS 101 Emergency Medical Technician
Prerequisite: 18 years of age and COMPASS reading score of 78 or better or placement in ENG 101 . Immunizations, CPR certification. Obtain information packet from Prairie State College Nursing department prior to start of course. Must enroll in person
6 lectures, 2 lab hrs per week: 7 hrs credit
Care, handling, and extrication of the critically ill and injured is taught. Emphasis is on the development of student skills in recognition of symptoms of illnesses and injuries, and proper emergency care and procedures. Subjects covered include the human body, cardiac arrest, resuscitation, fractures, injuries, childbirth, lifting and moving patients, and extrication from automobiles.
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Engineering |
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ENGR 210 Engineering Statics (EGR 942)
Prerequisite: PHYSI 210 with a grade of C or better
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs transfer credit
This is a course in theory and applications of mechanics to engineering problems. The course studies rigid bodies at rest or moving with a constant velocity. Topics include vector operations, particle statics, rigid body equilibrium, distributed forces and centroids, analysis of structures, moments of inertia, virtual work, and friction.
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ENGR 211 Engineering Dynamics (EGR 943)
Prerequisite: ENGR 210 with a grade of C or better
3 lectures per week; 3 hrs transfer credit
This is a course in theory and application of mechanics to engineering problems. The course studies rigid bodies in an accelerated motion. Topics include particle kinematics, kinetics, work, energy, momentum, planar rigid-body kinematics, and vibration.
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English/Literature |
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ENG 098 Foundations of College Writing
Prerequisite: Qualifying score on English Placement Test (COMPASS)
4 lectures per week: 4 hrs non-degree, non-transfer credit
This course reviews basic writing and grammar. Emphasis is placed on generating, organizing, and supporting ideas in writing, and on communicating clearly by avoiding common errors with words and sentences. By writing short essays, students learn to combine clear, correct sentences into a coherent, organized whole. (may be repeated two times)
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ENG 099 Strategies for College Reading and Writing
Prerequisite: ENG 098 with a C or better or qualifying score on writing placement test. RDG 098 with a C or better or qualifying score on reading placement test
3 lectures per week 3 hrs credit
This course is designed to orient students to the literacy demands of college-level coursework. Students will develop reading and writing strategies as they produce their own writing and encounter complex texts.
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ENG 100 Academic English Review
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
1 lecture per week; 1 hour non-degree, non-transfer credit
This course provides a review of sentence-level skills necessary for academic writing and other correspondence. Discussions concentrate on detecting and editing grammatical issues in short and long forms of traditional academic writing. Each lesson focuses on common errors, and gives examples of and suggests strategies for these errors. The course is ideal for all students wishing to update their technical writing skills.
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ENG 101 Composition I (C1 900)
Prerequisite: ENG 099 with a C or better or qualifying score on English Placement Test
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs transfer credit
This is the first course in the composition sequence. It provides an introduction to college writing, emphasizing how students can incorporate and respond to texts in their own essays. Students will develop strategies for creating, organizing, and revising their writing, and explore the range of ways language is used in the academic and professional worlds. Students will also practice identifying aspects of effective writing in professional and peer essays. Students write a minimum of five essays with extensive revisions. Note: Students must produce a passing portfolio and receive a course grade of “C” or better in order to pass the course.
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ENG 102 Composition II (C1 901R)
Prerequisite: ENG 101 with a C or better
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs transfer credit
This is the second course in the composition sequence. It builds on skills acquired in English 101 and gives special attention to the research paper. Writing activities include both short forms and longer forms of traditional academic writing, including critical essays and a documented research paper.
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ENG 110 Creative Writing: Poetry
Prerequisite: ENG 101 with a C or better or consent of instructor
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs transfer credit
Students write poetry in a variety of genres, learn the structure and elements of poetry and the writing process, and demonstrate an understanding of the critical terminology of the creative writer.
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ENG 111 Creative Writing: Nonfiction Prose
Prerequisite: ENG 101 with a C or better
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs transfer credit
Students study the elements of nonfiction and the critical terminology of the creative writer, and produce fully developed works of nonfiction. Students explore themselves, their identity, and their world through writing autobiography, family history, and observations on culture, places, and time periods.
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ENG 211 American Literature I (H3 914)
Prerequisite: ENG 101 with a C or better
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs transfer credit
This course studies American literature from the precolonial period to the Civil War and includes the style, techniques, and themes of the major writers responsible for shaping the traditions of American literature. Emphasis is on understanding major literary movements in their intellectual, social, and political contexts.
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ENG 212 American Literature II (H3 915)
Prerequisite: ENG 101 with a C or better
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs transfer credit
This course is a study of American literature from the Civil War to the present. Emphasis is placed on the peculiarly American as well as universal themes which recur throughout poetry, drama, short stories, and novels of major American writers. Major literary movements are studied in relation to intellectual, social, and political contexts.
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ENG 215 African-American Literature (H3 910D)
Prerequisite: ENG 101 with a C or better
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs transfer credit
This survey course examines the varieties of the Black experience in America as it is found in poetry, the novel, the short story, and drama. Particular emphasis is placed on trends and themes as revealed in changes in style and content.
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ENG 220 Children’s Literature
Prerequisite: ENG 101 with a C or better
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs transfer credit
This course focuses on the importance of children’s literature from preschool to adolescence and its enjoyment at home and in the classroom. Through reading a varied selection of books, students learn to evaluate, select, discuss, and use literature for children. It is recommended for teachers, aides, librarians, and parents. (same as ED 220 )
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ENG 221 Introduction to Poetry (H3 903)
Prerequisite: ENG 101 with a C or better
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs transfer credit
Students read and enjoy poetry of various types and periods. Through close reading of selected poems, students learn to appreciate the beauty and art of poetry and its relevance to their own lives and emotions.
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ENG 231 British Literature I (H3 912)
Prerequisite: ENG 101 with a C or better
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs transfer credit
This course surveys British literature from its Anglo-Saxon beginnings through 18th-century Neoclassicism. Writers and their works are studied in relation to their intellectual, social, and political contexts.
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ENG 232 British Literature II (H3 913)
Prerequisite: ENG 101 with a C or better
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs transfer credit
This course surveys British literature from 1800 to the present with an emphasis on major literary movements understood in relation to their intellectual, social, and political contexts.
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ENG 240 Introduction to Fiction (H3 901)
Prerequisite: ENG 101 with a C or better
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs transfer credit
This course is an introduction to fiction with special emphasis on understanding and appreciation of the short story. The primary focus is on developing students’ ability to read critically, to learn about the principal literary elements of fiction, and to improve writing skills through the use of literature as subject matter.
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ENG 243 Non-Western Literature In English (H3 908N)
Prerequisite: ENG 101 with a C or better
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs transfer credit
This course examines non-Western literature written during the twentieth century. Emphasis is placed on understanding the works both as part of local and global aesthetic traditions and within their intellectual, political, social, and historical contexts.
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ENG 252 Introduction to Drama (H3 902)
Prerequisite: ENG 101 with a C or better
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs transfer credit
This course emphasizes drama as literature and studies plays of various genres from a variety of literary periods. Eight to ten plays are analyzed in terms of meaning, form, and value.
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ENG 256 Film and Literature (HF 908)
Prerequisite: ENG 101 with a C or better
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs transfer credit
This course examines the formal, thematic, and historical relationships between literature and film, and includes an examination of the adaptations and influences that demonstrate the strengths of each artistic medium.
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ENG 261 Western/World Literature I (H3 906)
Prerequisite: ENG 101 with a C or better
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs transfer credit
This course surveys masterpieces of Western/World literature from the beginnings in the ancient world through the 16th century. Themes of major writers are explored through consideration of their lives and work in the context of their times.
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ENG 262 Western/World Literature II (H3 907)
Prerequisite: ENG 101 with a C or better
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs transfer credit
This course surveys masterpieces of Western/World literature from the 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, and early 21st centuries. Writers and their works are discussed within the context of their times.
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ENG 271 Introduction to Shakespeare (H3 905)
Prerequisite: ENG 101 with a C or better
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs transfer credit
This course includes selected sonnets of Shakespeare and six-eight of his plays: representative selections from the comedies, tragedies, historical dramas, and romances. Emphasis is on the dramatic and literary qualities of the works, but attention also is given to film versions of the plays.
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Fire Science Technology |
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FST 101 Introduction to Fire Science Technology
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs credit
This course is an introduction to fire science technology programs. Topics covered include the history of fire service; objectives, roles, and responsibilities of the fire service and its personnel; accountability and liability. An overview of the educational requirements of EMS certification and recertification systems, and the role of the Office of the State Fire Marshal and National Fire Protection Association are discussed.
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FST 102 Fire Prevention Principles I
Prerequisite: FST 101 or FST 119 with a C or better; and documented affiliation with a fire department.
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs credit
The emphasis of this course is on objectives and techniques of fire prevention programs. Included among the topics are building and electrical codes, zoning controls and other prevention standards, evaluation of fire hazards, and techniques for inspecting various types of buildings. Basic blueprint reading and sketching are also covered.
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FST 104 Fire Tactics and Strategy I
Prerequisite: FST 119 with a C or better; and documented affiliation with a fire department.
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs credit
This course is an introduction to the basic principles and methods associated with fireground tactics and strategy as required by the company officer. It emphasizes size-up, fireground operations, prefire planning, and basic engine and truck company operations. Included are a survey of fire apparatus and equipment, its operation, the distribution of equipment and personnel, and preplanning of fireground operations.
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FST 105 Construction and Fire Systems
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher; and documented affiliation with a fire department.
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs credit
This course is an analysis of various methods of building design, construction, and materials. Fire-resistant features of materials, life safety methods of construction, and an introduction to building codes are included. An in-depth study of automatic extinguishing and detection systems with emphasis on automatic sprinkler equipment is covered. Also included are water spray, foam, carbon dioxide, and dry chemicals, stand pipe systems, and protection systems for special hazards.
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FST 106 Hazardous Materials Operations
Prerequisite: FST 119 with a C or better; and documented affiliation with a fire department.
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs credit
This course identifies the competencies required of the first responder at the operational level responding to hazardous materials incidents. Included are the skills and techniques required to reduce and prevent the possibility of accidents, injuries, disabilities, and fatalities during response to hazardous materials.
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FST 119 Basic Firefighter Operations
Prerequisite: 18 years of age and COMPASS reading score of 78 or better or placement into ENG 101 ; and documented affiliation with a fire department. Students must enroll in person.
6 lectures, 2 lab hrs per week: 7 hrs credit
This course equips students with basic knowledge and skills in areas such as fire behavior, equipment use, firefighter safety, rescue, and prevention. After successful completion of this course, students are eligible to write the State Fire Marshal Certification Exam. This program meets National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.
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FST 120 Advanced Technician Firefighter
Prerequisite: Current Illinois Firefighter II certification. Coordinator consent required; and documented affiliation with a fire department.
5 lectures, 2 lab hours per week; 6 hours credit
This course builds on the foundation material learned in FST 119 Basic Firefighter Operations and provides students with more in-depth understanding of topics such as fire department organization, fire behavior, safety issues, rescue techniques, firefighter survival, technical rescue, public education, and inspection. This course prepares students to sit for the State Fire Marshal’s exam for Advanced Technician Firefighter.
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FST 121 Introduction to Homeland Security
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs credit
This course examines the programs and activities that have been implemented to improve the safety of our country. Special emphasis is placed on the threat of terrorism and strategies to address that threat. (same as CJ 120 )
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FST 201 Arson Investigation
Prerequisite: FST 101 with a C or better; and documented affiliation with a fire department.
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs credit
This course acquaints students with basic investigative techniques used in examining an arson case from its origin to a successful conclusion in the court system. It covers such topics as motives for arson, determining origin, scientific aids in investigation, interviews, statements, reports, interrogation, and presentation of the case in court. The course is of particular significance for firefighters, police, and insurance investigators.
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FST 202 Vehicle and Machinery Operations
Prerequisite: FST 119 with a C or better; and documented affiliation with a fire department.
2 lectures, 2 lab hrs per week: 3 hrs credit
This course provides information on extrication and rescue of victims from vehicles involved in accidents. Emphasis is placed on equipment and techniques used in hazardous rescue operations.
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FST 204 Fire Tactics and Strategy II
Prerequisite: FST 104 with a C or better; and documented affiliation with a fire department.
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs credit
This course covers advanced principles and methods associated with the fire ground strategies, and tactics required of the multi-company officer or chief officer. It emphasizes multi-company alarm assignments, handling disasters, and major fire incidents by occupancy classification.
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FST 205 Hazardous Materials Technician A
Prerequisite: FST 106 with a C or better; and documented affiliation with a fire department.
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs credit
Methods of developing preplans for use by local departments are covered. Identification of hazards in communities and the designing of functional highway, rail, and industrial preplans to fit community needs are discussed.
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FST 207 Fire Department Management I
Prerequisite: FST 119 with a C or better; and documented affiliation with a fire department.
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs credit
This course covers responsibilities of fire service of various ranks. Included are qualifications and sources of authority, role of the company officer, and basic management theories, practices, and functions. This is one of two management courses required of eligible candidates pursuing Illinois Fire Marshal certification as a Fire Officer I.
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FST 207 Fire Department Management I
Prerequisite: FST 119 with a C or better; and documented affiliation with a fire department.
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs credit
This course covers responsibilities of fire service of various ranks. Included are qualifications and sources of authority, role of the company officer, and basic management theories, practices, and functions. This is one of two management courses required of eligible candidates pursuing Illinois Fire Marshal certification as a Fire Officer I.
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FST 208 Fire Department Management II
Prerequisite: FST 207 with a C or better; and documented affiliation with a fire department.
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs credit
This course is an introduction to the elements of management as they apply to fire department administration. Included are principles of management, communication, and group dynamics as they relate to the company officer. This is the second of two management courses required of eligible candidates pursuing Illinois State Fire Marshal certification as a Fire Officer I.
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FST 209 Fire Prevention Principles II
Prerequisite: FST 102 with a C or better; and documented affiliation with a fire department.
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs credit
The emphasis of this course is on public relations and inspection techniques and procedures. The course covers evaluation of fire hazards, inspection techniques, procedures for conducting inspection, record-keeping procedures, arson investigation, and on-site field inspections.
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FST 210 Fire Apparatus Engineer
Prerequisite: FST 119 with a C or better; and documented affiliation with a fire department.
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs credit
This course is designed to train Illinois fire service personnel to the Certified Fire Apparatus Engineer level. Based on State Fire Marshal standards, this course emphasizes terminology, preventive maintenance, pumps, pump controls, water supply, calculations, operations, supply and support of sprinklers and standpipe systems, foam and specialized equipment, pumping apparatus tests, and troubleshooting problems that occur during pump operations.
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FST 212 Fire Service - Instructor I
Prerequisite: FST 119 with a C or better; and documented affiliation with a fire department.
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs credit
This course is designed to meet the needs of firefighters wishing to expand their fire science knowledge in the area of instruction. It provides basic information about human relations in the teaching-learning environment, instructional methodologies, and techniques used in developing lesson plans.
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FST 213 Fire Service - Instructor II
Prerequisite: FST 212 with a C or better; and documented affiliation with a fire department.
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs credit
This course is a continuation of Fire Service - Instructor I. It provides basic information on program management, program development, lesson plan development, instructional development, and techniques used to create evaluation instruments.
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FST 218 Fire Department Management III
Prerequisite: FST 208 with a C or better; and documented affiliation with a fire department.
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs credit
This course covers principles and techniques used by mid-level managers and chief officers in fire service. Principles of time management, decision-making, motivation, and delegation are emphasized. This is one of two management courses required of eligible candidates pursuing Illinois certification as a Fire Officer II.
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FST 219 Fire Department Management IV
Prerequisite: FST 218 with a C or better; and documented affiliation with a fire department.
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs credit
This course covers the techniques used by mid-level managers and chief officers in fire service. Principles of time management, decision-making, motivation, and delegation are emphasized. This is the second of two management courses required of eligible candidates pursuing Illinois certification as a Fire Officer II.
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First Responder |
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FRESP 101 First Responder
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
2 lectures, 2 lab hrs per week: 3 hrs credit
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to sustain life, reduce pain, and minimize the consequences of injury or of sudden illness until advanced medical help can arrive.
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Geography |
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GEOG 101 Cultural Geography (S4 900N)
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs transfer credit
This social sciences course explores the global diversity of cultures and the fundamental role played by place in shaping human behavior. Course topics include: globalization, population, environment, cultural identity, landscapes, economic development, political geography, and urbanization.
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GEOG 105 Introduction to Physical Geography (P1 909)
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs transfer credit
This is a non-lab physical science course emphasizing the physical aspects of the Earth’s environment. Topics surveyed include weather, climate, water, and geologic processes. The distribution of geographic features around the world is studied. Emphasis is on the relationships between human society and the physical environment.
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Geology |
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GEOLO 101 Physical Geology (P1 907L)
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
3 lectures, 2 lab hrs per week: 4 hrs transfer credit
Physical geology is a general education course which introduces basic geologic principles. It examines processes that have shaped the Earth including plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, mountain building, minerals, rocks, water, and glaciers. Laboratory work and field trips emphasize these topics and the scientific method.
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GEOLO 201 Earth Science Research
Prerequisite: Completion of at least 1 college-level science course; instructor consent; placement into ENG 099 or higher.
10-20 lab hrs per week; 1-2 cr transfer hrs (variable credit)
This course will allow students to conduct independent research in a variety of Earth Science fields including geology, climatology, meteorology, and environmental science. Students will make field observations and develop and test related hypotheses. The course includes field work, writing professional reports, and presenting results at appropriate venues.
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GERM 101 German I
Prerequisite: None
4 lectures per week: 4 hrs credit
This course includes the fundamentals of grammar, composition, conversation, comprehension, and readings about German culture in the U.S. and Germany.
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Graphic Communications |
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GC 115 Introduction to Computer Art
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
6 lab hrs per week: 3 hrs transfer credit
This studio course introduces students to the history and use of computer applications in the visual arts. Students learn to generate, combine, and manipulate traditional and contemporary visual ideas using both raster paint/photo retouching programs and professional quality vector drawing programs. (same as ART 115 )
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GC 151 Principles of Graphic Design
Prerequisite: GC 115 or ART 115 or concurrent registration
6 lab hrs per week: 3 hrs transfer credit
Students are introduced to theoretical and practical aspects of visual communication. Techniques, processes, and terminology of graphic design are covered.
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GC 154 Typography
Prerequisite: GC 151
1 lecture, 2 lab hrs per week: 2 hrs credit
This course investigates the effective use of type in visual design. Students experiment with the creation of original fonts using digital applications along with some traditional methods.
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GC 156 Design Software Workshop: Special Topics
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
1 lecture, 2 lab hrs per week: 2 hrs credit
This course provides orientation, concentration, and practical application of a specific computer imaging software programs. Each workshop features one of six leading software packages identified by graphic design professionals. (may be repeated 3 times)
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GC 160 Design for Publishing
Prerequisite: GC 115 or ART 115
1 lecture, 4 lab hrs per week: 3 hrs credit
This course focuses on design opportunities in publishing and teaches students how to develop newsletters, ads, catalogs, and presentations.
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GC 162 Introduction to Web Site Development
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
1 lecture, 4 lab hrs per week: 3 hrs transfer credit
This course introduces professional Web site creation and management using basic features of Web design software. Students apply basic principles of mass communication; translate copy, sound, and still and moving images into the Web environment; use design principles to develop story boards, site maps, and navigation structures; and upload and maintain a Web site. Web-related legal and ethical issues are covered.
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GC 171 Illustration
Prerequisite: GC 151 (recommended)
1 lecture, 4 lab hrs per week: 3 hrs credit
Offered fall term only In this studio environment students learn to draw controlled illustrations with confidence. Emphasis is placed on perception and rendering ability, with a variety of techniques and media. Digital and traditional media are used.
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GC 175 2D Animation
Prerequisite: GC 115 or ART 115
1 lecture, 4 lab hrs per week: 3 hrs transfer credit
This course introduces the concepts, processes, and history of animation and covers both traditional and two-dimensional computer- based animation techniques. It incorporates the use of drawn, vector and bit-mapped formats as a means of generating animated sequences.
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GC 177 3D Animation
Prerequisite: ART 101 or GC 115 or ART 115
1 lecture, 4 lab hrs per week: 3 hrs credit
This course teaches the fundamental techniques of computer animation in a 3D environment. Specific animation features and functions of the software will be discussed and applied to the creation of short 3D animation sequences.
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GC 262 Flash/Interface Design
Prerequisite: GC 151 and ITWEB 103 or GC 162 ; placement into ENG 099 or higher
1 lecture, 4 lab hrs per week: 3 hrs credit
This studio course develops students’ understanding of interactive Web and interface design with an understanding of graphic design and interface design principles. Students develop an integrated and consistent interface for a Web site using graphic programs including, but not limited to, Dreamweaver, Flash, and Photoshop. Students practice extensive use of scripting and programming with an emphasis on using professional design techniques and standards. Sound, video, animation, and interactivity are combined in interactive work. The primary emphasis of this course is development of students’ portfolios. Writing appropriate to the profession is required.
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GC 265 Interactive Design Project
Prerequisite: GC 162
1 lecture, 4 lab hrs per week: 3 hrs credit
This course develops students’ ability to work as part of a creative team. Students develop a group multimedia project using professional management techniques and standards. Sound, video, animation, and interactivity are used to create an interactive work. This is a studio course in which the primary emphasis is development of a student’s portfolio.
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GC 270 Advanced Web Site Development
Prerequisite: GC 162 or ITWEB 103
2 lecture, 2 lab hrs per week: 3 hrs credit
This course teaches students advanced Web site development techniques including CSS layout techniques, interactivity with AJAX and the Spry framework, advanced navigation and dropdown menus, image manipulation, and Web site development deployment and management.
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GC 287 Professional Design
Prerequisite: GC 160
1 lecture, 4 lab hrs per week: 3 hrs credit
This course concentrates on advanced projects in computer image manipulation and design with emphasis on quality print output, film recording, and other methods of production. Use of flatbed and film scanner techniques are also covered.
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GC 298 Independent Visual Study
Prerequisite: GC 151 ; consent of instructor
1 lecture, 4 lab hrs per week: 3 hrs credit
This course is an investigation of independent visual problems as they relate to student-generated projects which require advanced research and development.
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GC 299 Internship/Seminar
Prerequisite: Minimum 12 credit hrs in ART, GC; consent of instructor
1 lecture, 15 lab hrs per week: 4 hrs credit (variable credit)
This internship and seminar provides an opportunity for students to earn credit while working in a graphic design related area. Formalized student-employer agreements identify objectives, work plan, and guidelines for evaluation.
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Health |
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HLTH 100 Orientation to Health Careers
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs credit
Students will learn about health care systems and the various health care careers available as well as qualities needed to be a health care worker. Medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, health promotion, and disease prevention are stressed.
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HLTH 101 Health and Wellness
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
2 lectures per week: 2 hrs transfer credit
This course offers a study of the physical and mental workings of the body in sickness and in health. It provides information on topics related to mental and physical health such as holistic health, stress management, fitness, nutrition, lifestyle choices, diseases, and related issues.
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HLTH 102 Workplace Issues for Allied Health
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
1 lecture per week: 1 hr credit
Workplace issues in Allied Health are examined. Emphasis is on communication, stress management, negotiating within organizational structures, power, and dealing with life/death situations.
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HLTH 105 General Medical Terminology
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs credit
This basic course on the language of medicine designed for students entering allied health professions introduces medical terms within the context of the body’s anatomy and physiology. Medical terminology is built on building words by the most commonly used suffixes, prefixes, and combining forms. Spelling, pronunciation, and definitions of medical terms are stressed for mastery.
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HVAC 120 Refrigeration Principles
Prerequisite: None
2 lectures, 2 lab hrs, 3 hrs credit
This course will cover the basic principles and theory of refrigeration. Focus will be placed on the basic refrigeration cycle, system components, metering devices, compressors and their application. Emphasis is placed on safe and efficient use of tools and brazing techniques
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HVAC 121 Air Conditioning Theory
Prerequisite: HVAC 120 with a C or better
2 lectures; 2 lab hrs, 3 hrs credit
This course provides a simple understanding of air conditioning fundamentals, applications, and terminology. Students will learn the required skills necessary to charge and recover refrigerant while working on air conditioning equipment in the lab.
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HVAC 122 Heating Fundamentals
Prerequisite: None
2 lectures, 2 lab hrs, 3 hrs credit
This course provides an introduction to gas heating equipment which includes: theory of gas combustion, venting, operation and efficiency of heating units. Students will develop the required skills necessary to safely service various types of gas-fired heating systems.
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HVAC 123 Electrical Controls for HVAC
Prerequisite: None
2 lectures, 2 lab hrs, 3 hrs credit
This course covers electrical theory as it applies to servicing and installing air conditioning and heating equipment. Emphasis will be placed on electrical safety, electronic testing equipment on low and high voltage components, and electrical circuits.
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HVAC 124 Sheet Metal Fabrication
Prerequisite: Placement into MATH 090 or higher or completion of MATH 085 with a C or better
2 lectures, 2 lab hrs, 3 hrs credit
This course introduces sheet metal design and fabrication. Basic fitting, seams, edges, elbows and ducts will be fabricated in the lab with the use of hand and machine tools.
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HVAC 125 Advanced Electrical Controls
Prerequisite: HVAC 123 with a C or better
2 lectures, 2 lab hrs, 3 hrs credit
This course covers the installation, diagnosis, and servicing of electrical systems used in split residential and small commercial heating and air conditioning systems. Students will develop safe electrical troubleshooting practices and procedures.
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HVAC 127 Troubleshooting HVAC Systems
Prerequisites: HVAC 120 , HVAC 121 , HVAC 122, HVAC 123 , HVAC 125 ; with a C or better
2 lectures, 2 lab hrs, 3 hrs credit
This course is designed to build student confidence in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical problems in heating, air conditioning systems, and motor control circuits. Students will learn troubleshooting techniques using simulators, computer-generated simulators, and actual heating and air conditioning equipment.
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HVAC 128 Installation of HVAC Systems
Prerequisites: HVAC 120 , HVAC 121 , HVAC 122 , HVAC 123 , HVAC 124 , HVAC 125 ; with a C or better
2 lectures, 2 lab hrs, 3 hrs credit
This course covers the proper procedures used during the installation and servicing of residential and commercial air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment. Emphasis will be placed on weekly examinations on how to diagnose both electrical and mechanical service problems.
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HVAC 130 Special Topics in HVAC
Prerequisite: Instructor consent
1 lecture; 2 hrs lab per week: 2 hrs credit
Topics pertaining to current and emerging technology in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration industry are covered. Content and format of this course is variable and may be initiated by updates in technology in the HVAC field. (may be repeated for credit 3 times with different topics)
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HVAC 131 EPA 608
Prerequisites: HVAC 120 and HVAC 121 , with a C or better
1 lecture, 1 hr credit
This course is designed for service technicians and prepares certification candidates to pass each of the four groups (Core, Type I, Type II, Type III) contained within the EPA Section 608 certification examination. The certification exam is NOT included in this course. Information on the certification exams will be given to all students. Topics pertaining to current and emerging technology in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration industry will be covered. Content and format of this course is variable and may be initiated by updates in technology in the HVAC field.
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HVAC 298 HVAC Seminar
Prerequisite: 18 credit hours successfully completed in HVAC with a C or better and consent of program coordinator.
1 lecture, 1 hr credit
The HVAC seminar will supplement the student’s internship work by providing additional material encountered in the field. Students must also register concurrently in HVAC 299 , HVAC Internship. Students will be required to meet with HVAC Program Coordinator on a weekly basis to ensure the student is having a successful learning experience
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HVAC 299 HVAC Internship
Prerequisite: 18 credit hours successfully completed in HVAC with a C or better and consent of program coordinator.
10 lab hrs, 2 hrs credit
Student interns will be employed at an approved training site. This will be scheduled by joint agreement of the student, the site supervisor, and the program coordinator. Students must also register concurrently in HVAC 298 , HVAC Seminar. Students must work a minimum of 150 hours in the HVAC field. This should include residential and/or commercial service and/or installation of HVAC systems.
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HIST 111 World History to 1500 (IAI: S2 912N)
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs transfer credit
This course covers the political, social, economic, and cultural history of the world, including the origins of its peoples and societies to 1500. Equal emphasis is placed on examining the development of western and non-western civilizations.
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HIST 112 World History: 1500 to Present (IAI: S2 913 N)
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs transfer credit
This course covers the political, social, economic, and cultural history of the world, including the origins and development of its peoples and societies since 1500. Equal emphasis is placed on the development of western and non- western civilizations.
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HIST 115 African Civilizations I (S2 906N)
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs transfer credit
This course examines the roots of African civilizations, with a focus on the development of major African societies prior to the period of European imperialism.
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HIST 116 African Civilizations II (S2 907N)
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs transfer credit
A continuation of HIST 115 with major emphasis on the development of modern African societies as they react to the twin forces of imperialism and nationalism.
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HIST 140 History of Latin America (IAI: S2 910N)
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs transfer credit
Students will examine the political, social, and economic history of principal Latin American nations, including the origins and development of the region’s peoples and cultures to the present. Equal emphasis will be placed on evaluating the contribution of First Peoples, Africans, and Europeans to early Latin American history, and assessing more recent historical events that have affected change in modern Latin America.
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HIST 151 History of Western Civilization I (S2 902)
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs transfer credit
This course examines the political, social, and economic history of the Western world, including the origins and development of cultures from human origins to the Age of Exploration.
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HIST 152 History of Western Civilization II (S2 903)
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs transfer credit
This course explores the political, social, cultural, and economic history of the Western world from the Age of Exploration to modern times.
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HIST 201 U.S. History: 1492 to 1877 (S2 900)
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs transfer credit
This course is a study of the political, economic, and social factors in the growth of the United States from the Age of Discovery through the Civil War and Reconstruction.
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HIST 202 U.S. History: 1877 to Present (S2 901)
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs transfer credit
This course looks at the political, social, and economic history of the United States from 1877 to the present, including the development and origins of its peoples and society.
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HIST 240 African American History (H2 909D)
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs transfer credit
This course will focus on African American history from its pre-slavery roots in Africa through the present. Using primary and secondary sources, we will examine the political, economic, social, and cultural contributions of African Americans to the history of the United States from 1619 to the present, as well as the changing definition of freedom in America.
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HUMAN 101 Comparative Religions (H5 904N)
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs transfer credit
The goal of the course is to enhance the understanding of what religion is through a study of some of the forms it takes.
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HUMAN 102 Foundational Religious Texts (H5 901)
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs transfer credit
This is a humanistic study of one or more of the foundational documents of the world’s religions such as the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament, the Qur’an, or the Vedas.
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HUMAN 201 Humanities Themes: Myth, Reason, and God (H9 900)
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs transfer credit
This course deepens students’ understanding of their own moral, political, and religious beliefs through examining the major humanities themes in Greek and Hebrew texts basic to Western culture. Literary, historical, and philosophical perspectives are explored in readings which include Homer, Plato, and the Bible.
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