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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ACCOUNTING
ACCT101 PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING (3)
Prerequisite: Minimum Enhanced ACT English score of 14 (or equivalent placement score) or completion of BSKL010 and minimum math score of 16 (or equivalent placement score) or completion of BSKL061. Introduction to the fundamental principles of financial accounting. Generally accepted accounting principles are used to identify and properly classify the various elements of financial statements and to analyze the effect of business transactions on the earnings, financial position, owners’ equity, and cash flows of business entities. (This is the first required accounting course for the A.A. business transfer degree and the second in the series for the A.A.S. Accounting degree. This course is not a substitute for ACCT109).
ACCT102 MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING (3) Prerequisite: ACCT101 with a grade of C or better. Introduction to the basic accounting methods and processes of managerial and cost accounting. Emphasis on developing and using accounting information related to a manufacturing environment, including management control and decision making. (This is the second required accounting course for the A.A. business transfer degree).
ACCT109 APPLIED ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES (3)
Designed to give students who have no previous knowledge of accounting a basic understanding of accounting terminology and procedures used to record, classify, and summarize financial data for sole proprietorship. Coverage includes journalizing and posting business transactions, maintaining the general ledger and checkbook, end-of-period adjustments, closing entries, and preparing financial statements. Students complete an accounting simulation project for a small business and are introduced to basic computerized accounting applications. (Course is required for the A.A.S. Accounting degree and highly recommended for students intending to transfer in accounting. Course is not a substitute for ACCT101).
ACCT125 COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING APPLICATIONS (3) Prerequisites: ACCT109 and CAPP125. Hands-on, project- intensive approach to accounting and reporting utilizing computerized accounting programs and software currently used in industry. Emphasis on using a microcomputer to process financial accounting data and prepare financial statements and related reports.
ACCT126 INTRODUCTION TO QUICKBOOKS (1) Course introduces the student to the basic concepts and skills necessary for using QuickBooks and assists the student in becoming a productive user of the software. Emphasis on entering accounts payable/receivable and payroll transactions, completing end-of-year processes, and generating reports to make business decisions.
ACCT132 BUSINESS TAXATION (3) Prerequisite: ACCT with a grade of C or better. Introduction to the federal and state laws that affect the start-up of a business, employment practices, payment of wages and salaries, sales tax compliance, benefit plans, worker’s compensation, and garnishments.
Emphasis on the use of computerized methods to perform required calculations and prepare state and federal reports.
ACCT137 INTRODUCTION TO FEDERAL TAXATION (3) Prerequisite: ACCT101 or consent of instructor. Introduction to federal income tax principles and procedures. Emphasis on application of tax laws to solve tax problems, develop tax plans, perform tax research, and prepare required returns.
ACCT175 ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIP (4) Work experience, which includes a training plan of on-the-job experience, tailored to meet student and employer needs. Supervised by a college staff member and a training sponsor of a cooperating business. Must be taken after first year courses are completed and with consent of instructor.
ACCT203 INTERMEDIATE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I (3) Prerequisite: ACCT102 with a grade of C or better. Financial accounting theory and practice are applied to selected topics in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for financial reporting of corporate entities. Emphasis on preparation of corporate financial statements, revenue recognition, and valuation of receivables, costs of goods sold, and inventory.
ACCT220 CURRENT TOPICS IN ACCOUNTING (3) Prerequisites: ACCT102 and ACCT203. Accounting theory and practice are applied to selected topics in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for financial and managerial reporting. Emphasis on development of reporting systems which enhance financial and operational control and management decision making. Course will utilize case studies and current events involving the accounting profession.
AGRICULTURE
AGRI101 AG LEADERSHIP AND ISSUES I (2) Course in leadership is designed to develop an individual’s ability to become a team leader. Class activities will include team approach, problem solving, professional growth, and current issues in agriculture.
AGRI102 AG LEADERSHIP AND ISSUES II (1) Prerequisite: AGRI101. Continuation of AGRI101.
AGRI103 AG LEADERSHIP AND ISSUES III (2) Prerequisite: AGRI102. Continuation of AGRI102.
AGRI104 AG LEADERSHIP AND ISSUES IV (1) Prerequisite: AGRI103. Continuation of AGRI 103.
AGRI106 GLOBAL AGRICULTURE (3) A general education course intended for non-agriculture majors only-, credit will not apply to an A.A. degree for agriculture majors. Course introduces the student to economic, political, cultural, and environmental issues that affect food production and distribution in the advancement of societies in developed and developing countries.
AGRI108 ANIMAL SCIENCE (3) Presents principles of animal agriculture essential for a basic understanding of the
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endorsements. Priority in enrollment is given to students in the CAT/AG program and enrollment must be approved by the instructor.
AGRI168 COMMERCIAL APPLICATOR LICENSING (2) Course is designed to complement other courses offered in weed, insect, disease control, and pesticide application to give the students the skills necessary to pass the state and federal examination for commercial applicator licensing. Priority in enrollment is given to students in the CAT/AG program and enrollment must be approved by the instructor.
AGRI174 CROP/INSECT SCOUTING (2) Utilizing real-life crop growing environments, students will learn to identify weeds, insect and disease infestations, determine life cycles, damage symptoms, economic thresholds, and recommended control alternatives.
AGRI175 OCCUPATIONAL INTERNSHIP (2-16) Prerequisite: Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and consent of instructor. Supervised by agricultural staff and designed to assist the student in developing good work habits. Includes training in specific areas unique to the employer and provides basis for career decision for the student.
AGRI180 PROBLEMS IN AGRICULTURE (1-3) Independent study of a special problem in agriculture under the supervision of an agriculture instructor.
ART
ART101 ART APPRECIATION (3) Study of art history from the last of the nineteenth century through the present. Consists of formal lectures, films, slides, gallery and studio visits, assigned readings, as well as hands-on experiences with art materials. Includes the evolution of art by focusing on the major art movements of the past 100 years. Encourages appreciation of visual art through the study of content, design, technique, and criticism of art. Students learn how art changed during this period and how it reflects the dynamics of twentieth century civilization.
ART103 DESIGN I (3) Course includes two three-hour lecture/studio periods each week in which students explore the basic concepts of design through the use of the visual elements. Emphasis is placed on the student becoming able to recognize and manipulate these elements and concepts.
ART104 DESIGN II (3) Prerequisite: ART103. Course includes two three-hour lecture-studio periods each week in which compositional principles of art are explored through a variety of two- and three-dimensional materials. Emphasis is placed on the student solving specific problems creatively.
ART106 WATERCOLOR I (3) Course introduces the materials and techniques of aqua media painting, various preparations of paper, and the use of brushes and other tools. Control of transparent color will be learned through experimentation.
ART107 WATERCOLOR II (3) Prerequisite: ART106. Continuation of Watercolor I with advanced studio experience centered around a series of related paintings.
ART108 WATERCOLOR III (3) Prerequisite: ART107. Includes advanced problems and techniques of aqua media painting.
ART110 PRINTMAKING (3) Course includes two three-hour studio periods each week in which traditional and contemporary methods of printing are explored including wood block, etching and monoprint.
ART112 DRAWING I (3) Entry-level art course is required for all art majors. As a foundation course, emphasis is placed on drawing as an expressive medium. Content is based on a series of perceptual and conceptual assignments designed to force students to reach inside themselves to define, through their work, a sense of artistic self.
ART113 DRAWING II (3) Prerequisite: ART112. The second of a two-course sequence required for all art majors. As a foundation course, emphasis is placed on drawing as an expressive medium. Students search for expression of their own personal artistic identity through a series of process-oriented assignments using various colored media.
ART114 FIGURE DRAWING I (3) The human figure is analyzed in terms of structure, proportion and form. Emphasis is placed on representative as well as conceptual approaches.
ART115 FIGURE DRAWING II (3) Continuation of the study of refining the student’s technical skills in drawing. Emphasis is placed on technical skills rendering the figure, as well as conceptual approaches and development.
ART116 PAINTING I (3) Students concentrate on painting as an expressive medium. Course is designed to allow students to explore a variety of subject matter and experiment with painting techniques in a search for personal artistic identity.
ART117 PAINTING II (3) Prerequisite: ART116. Study includes form, color and organization of painting in oils and acrylics with emphasis placed on individual expression.
ART118 PAINTING III (3) Prerequisite: ART117. Offered by appointment only. Students may concentrate in watercolor, oil, acrylics, or mixed media.
ART120 MODERN ART HISTORY (3) Required for art majors and also serves as a humanities course for those interested in modern art. Emphasis is placed on the creative nature of man and how creativity enriches society and the social, economic and political conditions that influenced and constructed modern art. Study begins with the development of impressionism and moves through the major art movements of the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
ART122 SCULPTURE I (3) Consists of two three-hour lecture/ laboratory periods each week and includes principles of sculptural organization and stresses individual development of three-dimensional forms.
ART123 SCULPTURE II (3) Prerequisite: ART122. A continuation of Sculpture I with the student developing a body of work that is interrelated. Includes exploration of a variety of materials: metal, wood, found objects, etc., with an emphasis placed on individual exploration and development.
ART126 CERAMICS I (3) Course designed to introduce the student to basic clay construction techniques, basic ways of glazing, and firing systems. Emphasis is placed on students acquiring technical proficiency in a variety of constructive methods and glazing techniques.
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ART127 CERAMICS II (3) Prerequisite: ART126. Continuation of Ceramics I with students becoming more proficient in construction techniques which are appropriate for their ideas. Emphasis is placed on students developing a body of work that is interrelated.
ART130 FIBER ARTS I (3) Introductory course that explores a variety of traditional and non-traditional mediums and techniques in the fiber arts. Emphasis is placed upon process and investigation.
ART131 FIBER ARTS II (3) Continuation of the study and exploration of traditional and non-traditional mediums and techniques in the fiber arts. Emphasis is placed upon process and further investigation of personal expression as well as development of craftsmanship through the fibers media.
ART180 PROBLEMS IN ART (3) Prerequisite: Must complete courses I and II of desired subject area and have consent of instructor. Includes an independent study of a special problem in art under the supervision of an art instructor. Students will concentrate on a particular medium, subject or source. May be repeated in a different problem area.
AUTOMOTIVE
AUTO101 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE (5) Students will develop skills and knowledge required to pass the state safety inspection test and perform jobs usually done in the service bay of a service station.
AUTO103 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, DRIVELINES AND
AXLES (5) Prerequisite: Completion of shop safety test. Instruction for development of skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair drivelines. Includes clutch, transmission, drive shaft, differential, axles, wheels, and transaxles.
AUTO105 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS (5) Prerequisite: Completion of shop safety test. Instruction designed to develop skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair automatic transmissions and automatic transaxles with the use of a service manual.
AUTO107 ENGINE TUNE-UP AND EMISSIONS (6) Prerequisite: Completion of shop safety test. Instruction designed to develop skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair fuel system, ignition system, charging system, cranking system, engine mechanical system, and engine condition.
AUTO109 FUEL SYSTEMS (5) Prerequisite: Completion of shop safety test. Instruction designed to develop skills and knowledge required to diagnose and service fuel systems. Includes conventional and electronic carburetion and fuel injection systems.
AUTO111 COMPUTERIZED ENGINE CONTROL (5) Prerequisite: Completion of shop safety test. Instruction designed to develop skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair computerized engines. Includes C-3, TBI, EFI, C3I, DIS, and EEC IV computerized systems.
AUTO113 STEERING, SUSPENSION AND WHEELS (5) Prerequisite: Completion of shop safety test. Instruction designed to develop skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair steering and suspension systems.
Includes wheel balance, four-wheel alignment, springs and torsion bar suspension, power steering pump and gears, and rack and pinion steering.
AUTO115 AUTOMOTIVE BRAKES (5) Prerequisite: Completion of shop safety test. Instruction designed to develop skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair brakes, including drum and disc systems, power units, and ABS.
AUTO117 AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (6) Prerequisite: Completion of shop safety test. Instruction designed to develop skills and knowledge required to diagnose and service electrical systems. Includes engine electrical, chassis and body electrical and accessories systems.
AUTO119 AUTOMOTIVE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING (5) Prerequisite: Completion of shop safety test. Instruction designed to develop skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair problems related to passenger comfort. Includes both automatic and manual units.
AUTO121 AUTOMOTIVE ENGINES (6) Prerequisite: Completion of shop safety test. Instruction designed to develop skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair gasoline engines.
AUTO123 SERVICE OPERATION MANAGEMENT (3)
Instruction designed to enable the student to better understand the problems encountered in operating a service business.
BASIC SKILLS
Basic skills courses are considered developmental and are designed to assist the student to reach regular college skill levels. These courses do not apply toward any SFCC degree or certificate.
BSKL003 INTRODUCTION TO BASIC SKILLS (3-6)
Prerequisite of COMPASS (or equivalent) placement scores in Reading of 65 and below, or in Writing Skills 26 and below, or in Pre-Algebra of 30 and below. Individualized pass/fail course designed for students needing skills necessary for placement into Basic English Lab, Reading or Basic Math Lab. Course may be repeated. Does not apply toward a degree or certificate.
BSKL005 INTENSIVE ENGLISH FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS (3) Course for students whose primary language is not English. This course will cover basic English grammar and usage for academic purposes, as well as speaking, listening, reading and writing skills necessary for academic success. Does not apply toward a degree or certificate.
BSKL010 BASIC ENGLISH LAB (3) Prerequisite: Enhanced ACT English score of 13 or below or equivalent placement score. (Should be taken concurrently with BSKL020 and BSKL015 but may be taken during a prior semester in the event of schedule conflicts.) Pass/fail course is a review of grammar and mechanics. Instruction consists of three lecture and one lab hours per week. Does not apply toward a degree or certificate.
BSKL015 READING (3) Pass/fail course meets for three hours per week to provide systematic instruction for development and improvement of reading/learning/critical thinking skills. Students’ placement in the class is determined from college placement test scores: ACT (Reading 18 and below), ASSET
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subjects will be announced each semester in which the course is offered.
BIO204 GENETICS W/LAB (1-3) Prerequisite: BIO100, BIO112, or instructor consent; and a minimum Enhanced score of 19 or equivalent placement score or BSKL020 with a grade C or better; and a minimum Enhanced ACT Math score of 23 or equivalent placement score or MATH112 with a grade C or better. Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, ENGL101 is strongly recommended. Course is a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of inheritance intended for biology and related majors. Topics covered include, but are not limited to: the nature and historical context of genetics as a part of the life sciences, the physical, biochemical, chromosomal, and cytological bases for inheritance patterns, selection and breeding, probability, and evolution. Instruction consists of two lecture and two lab hours per week.
BIO207 HUMAN ANATOMY W/LAB (4) Prerequisite: BIO100, BIO103, BIO112, high school biology course taken within the previous five years, or consent of instructor. Study of gross and microscopic anatomy of the human organs, tissues, and systems. Human anatomy will include three hours of lecture and one laboratory period of two clock hours per week.
BIO208 HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY W/LAB (4) Prerequisite: BIO207 or consent of instructor. Course presents the basic biological functions of the human body from cell to tissue, tissue to organ, and organ to organ system with attention to the interrelationships at these levels.
BIO280 PROBLEMS IN BIOLOGY (1-3) Independent course presenting the study of a special problem in biology under the supervision of a science instructor.
BUILDING MATERIALS
BLDG175 BUILDING MATERIALS INTERNSHIP (4-8)
Provides on-the-job experience. This training plan, developed and supervised jointly by a member of the college staff and the training station sponsor, outlines the basic area of experience. A series of training guides and assignments must be completed.
BLDG180 PROBLEMS IN BUILDING MATERIALS (1-3)
Independent study of a special problem in building materials under the supervision of an instructor.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
BADM101 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS (3) Introduction to the principles, practices and problems encountered in the general business environment. Emphasis is placed on highlighting the basic functions of accounting, marketing, management, and finance. Course is not recommended for A.A. business transfer majors.
BADM103 THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS (3) Investigation of various legal issues encountered in the business environment. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of the court system and specific topics of law including contracts, tort, employment, product liability, and consumer protection.
BADM105 BUSINESS LAW II (3) Prerequisite: BADM103. Instruction includes the law of partnerships, corporations, real property and loans, insurance, security devices, bankruptcy, trust, estate, and government regulations.
BADM107 PERSONAL FINANCE (3) Prerequisite: Minimum Enhanced ACT math score of 16 or equivalent placement score or completion of BSKL061 with a grade of C or better. Designed to teach the students to manage personal income. Student will become familiar with the techniques necessary to make choices when considering major purchases, insurance, borrowing, and other personal finance issues. Topics covered include time value calculations, budgeting, tax planning, banking, insurance, home buying, consumer credit and money management, investment planning, and investment decision making.
BADM109 BUSINESS ETHICS (3) Introduction of ethical issues relating to business and society. The makeup of the course will be to explore issues of corporate social responsibility as well as ethical perspectives in dealing with both external and internal stakeholders. The class will be structured around the discussion of current events, the study of economic, and legal issues in ethics, and the review of case problems.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
BSMT106 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING (3) This is an introductory course emphasizing key concepts and issues underlying the modern practice of marketing. The marketing process is analyzed through the four main decision areas of products and services, distribution, promotion, and pricing.
BSMT108 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (3) Prerequisite: Minimum Enhanced ACT score of 19 or equivalent placement score or completion of BSKL020 with a grade of C or better. This is an introductory course designed as an overview of the theory and practice of management. The concept of management is presented as a discipline as well as a process. The course will cover the evolution of management, its history, and the development of important concepts. It will cover the basic functions of management: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
BSMT110 SALESMANSHIP (3) Reviews the fundamental principles of selling combined with the study of consumer behavior and sales techniques. Topics cover areas such as the steps of the sales process, demonstration, closing a sale, and developing goodwill after the sale.
BSMT112 VISUAL MERCHANDISING (3) Study of basic techniques and principles of design as applied to retail store design. Topics include store design, promotion scheduling, window and interior displays, and point-of-purchase displays.
BSMT117 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (3) Prerequisite: BSMT108 or consent of instructor. Examines the role of personnel/human resource management in organizations with emphasis on selecting, developing, and compensating the organization’s human resources. Human Resource Management (HRM) consists of the policies, practices and decisions that concern making effective and efficient use of the employees of an organization in order to achieve the organization’s objectives.
BSMT120 ADVERTISING (3) Basic study of the principles of advertising as an element in the marketing mix. The students
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will study the history and purpose of advertising, research methods, plus the advantages and disadvantages of different media. The students will participate as a member of a group in the creation of an original advertising campaign covering all areas studied in class.
BSMT125 HUMAN RELATIONS (3) Course examines the business organization as a social system. Topics introduced include motivation, diversity, perception, communication, behavior theories, stress management, and group and team dynamics. In-class activities and assessments will be utilized to emphasize topics covered in the text book.
BSMT130 BUSINESS STRATEGIES (3) Prerequisite: Completion of the following Business Management courses: BSMT106, BSMT108, BSMT125, ACCT102, ECON101, ENGL110 or consent of instructor. A challenging capstone course for Business Management majors. Students will draw upon prior courses to solve business problems. Course provides a basic understanding of the total enterprise of businesses, meaning the environment in which it operates its internal condition, and its prospects for success. Course assesses the viability of small and micro business ventures. Emphasis is on business planning process; the management of small enterprises; feasibility studies, formulation of business plans; risk management; and entrepreneurial characteristics.
BSMT132 E-COMMERCE MARKETING (3) An overview of the e-business system. Topics consist of a review of the technologies used to create e-businesses and the communication process in this environment. The class will focus on the fundamentals of creating a Web page, as well as the distribution system in e-business.
BSMT175 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP (4-8) Includes training plan of an on-the-job experience tailored to meet the needs of the student. A series of training guides will be completed. Work is supervised by a member of the college staff and a training sponsor employed by the cooperating business.
CHEMISTRY
CHEM101 INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY W/LAB (5)
Prerequisite: BSKL064 or equivalent placement test score. Course intended for the non-science major which studies the structure of the atom, the periodic classification to the properties of the elements, and molecular structure. Topics include measurement, formula and equation writing, gas laws, acid-base titrations, solution concentrations, reduction- oxidation reactions, introduction to organic and biological macromolecules. Instruction consists of four lecture and two lab hours per week.
CHEM113 FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY W/LAB (5)
Prerequisite: MATH112. Preparatory course for science majors that will focus on the fundamentals of chemistry with an emphasis on problem solving with algebra and the scientific method. Topics include measurement, nomenclature, formula and equation writing, stoichiometry, and fundamental chemical properties based upon the periodical table. Instruction consists of four lecture and two lab hours per week.
CHEM123 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I W/LAB (5) Fall only. Prerequisite: One-year high school chemistry and MATH115; or completion of CHEM113 with a grade of B or better. Chemistry course intended for the science major and science-
oriented fields which examines the structure of the atom, periodic classification, molecular structures, chemical reactions, aqueous solutions, and chemical energetics. Instruction includes four lecture and two lab hours per week.
CHEM124 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II W/LAB (5) Spring only. Prerequisites: CHEM123. A continuation of CHEM123, course places emphasis on chemical energetics, entropy, chemical equilibria, reduction-oxidation chemistry, and reaction pathways in organic/biochemistry. Instruction consists of three lecture and four lab hours per week.
CHEM126 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY W/LAB (5) Prerequisite: CHEM113 OR CHEM123. Course will provide an introduction to organic chemistry, bonding in hydrocarbons, alkanes and cycloalkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic compounds, optical isomerism, nucleophilic substitution and elimination, organic helogen compounds, and alcohols, phenols, ethers, and epoxide, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids and derivatives, amines, lipids, carbohydrates, amino acids and proteins, and spectroscopy. Instruction consists of four lecture and two lab hours per week.
CHEM180 PROBLEMS IN CHEMISTRY (1-3) Prerequisite: CHEM101 or CHEM113. Independent study of a special problem in chemistry, under the supervision of a science instructor.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
ECD101 INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD (3) Course is an overview of early childhood programs and curricula, historical and present, and an examination of qualities and skills necessary for working with young children. Observation of young children in various classroom settings will be incorporated into the course.
ECD103 CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (3) Provides a general understanding of the physical, social, emotional, language and cognitive development of early childhood, and the importance of the environment and interrelationships on development.
ECD107 CHILD NUTRITION, HEALTH AND SAFETY (3) Presents basic factors that affect child health including basic nutrition, clothing habits, health routines, hygiene, childhood diseases, first aid, and safety. Curriculum includes care facilities factors such as a safe challenging learning environment and licensing requirements.
ECD109 OBSERVATION, PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT (3) Course provides the student with opportunity to understand methods of observing children from birth to age 12, how to plan after observation, and making enhancements to curriculum based on assessment.
ECD111 LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT EARLY LITERACY (3) Presents the basic use of tools and materials that stimulate imagination, reasoning and concept formation in language developments. Students are given an overview of literacy experiences for young children throughout the day, the continuum of reading and writing development from birth and beyond, and specific ways to incorporate literacy into playing, reading, taking, writing, and learning.
ECD115 CHILD SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT (3) Course is an overview of childhood behavior, interaction/ relationships, environments and its effects on social and
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CAPP112 SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN BASIC KEYBOARDING -
A CONTINUATION (1) Designed to bridge the gap between the completion of Introduction to Keyboarding and the beginning of Basic Keyboarding. Class is for students who have credit for Introduction to Keyboarding and need additional skill for employment or need the equivalent of the next level of instruction. Business documents, as well as increased speed and accuracy, are the focus of the class.
CAPP114 BASIC KEYBOARDING (2) Individualized course which provides the student with a mastery of touch-typing. The keying of mailable business letters, memos and reports is included. Optional test out.
CAPP116 SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN KEYBOARDING - A CONTINUATION (1) Designed to bridge the gap between the completion of the beginning of Basic Keyboarding and the beginning of Document Formatting. Class is for students who have credit for Basic Keyboarding and need additional skill for employment or need the equivalent of the next level of instruction. Business documents, as well as increased speed and accuracy, are the focus of the class.
CAPP118 KEYBOARDING (3) Individualized course provides the beginning student with a mastery of touch-typing and an introduction to basic formats of letters, memos, tables, and reports. Optional test out.
CAPP119 DOCUMENT FORMATTING (2) Prerequisite: CAPP118. Individualized course which includes processing various business and professional documents and forms. Emphasis is placed on accuracy, speed development and ability to follow directions. Optional test out.
CAPP122 KEYBOARDING SKILLBUILDING (1) Individualized course designed to improve keyboarding accuracy and increase keyboarding speeds required in Introduction to Keyboarding, Basic Keyboarding, Keyboarding, or Document Formatting. To meet the requirement for graduation, Office Management degree candidates must achieve a grade of B and Office Assisting certificate candidates must achieve a grade of C.
CAPP124 INTRODUCTION TO THE PERSONAL COMPUTER (1) Pass/fail course is designed for those with very limited or no computer experience. Emphasis is placed on keyboard and mouse usage, the Windows operating system, file storage, and software options. Includes hands-on instruction in the computer lab.
CAPP125 MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS (3) Prerequisite knowledge: CAPP114 or CAPP118 recommended or demonstrated keyboard proficiency. Operations of personal computers through the use of Microsoft Office Professional software are presented. Applications include fundamentals of spreadsheets, word processing, and database management. Includes hands-on instruction in the computer lab.
CAPP130 WINDOWS (1) Instruction demonstrates the proficient use of Microsoft Windows for IBM-compatible personal computers. Includes hands-on instruction in the computer lab. . CAPP134 INTERNET (1) Course is an introduction to the internet. Includes hands-on practice in the computer lab.
CAPP136 POWERPOINT (1) Prerequisite: CAPP130 or equivalent skills. Course demonstrates the use of multimedia
software, PowerPoint, and multimedia equipment. Includes hands-on instruction in the computer lab.
CAPP138 SPEECH RECOGNITION (1) Course offers an alternative to traditional keyboard input. Using this technique can increase productivity and reduce repetitive stress injuries. The student will learn techniques to speak to the computer to input text using a microphone and speech recognition software.
CAPP140 OUTLOOK (1) Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of computers and Windows. Students will learn the basic e-mail and scheduling functions of Outlook, a component of MS Office. Includes hands-on instruction in the computer lab.
CAPP160 WORD (3) Prerequisite: CAPP125 taken within the last five years of continuous enrollment or MOUS. Proficient level certification in Word or test out credit for Micros (Word portion only) with Microsoft Office software. Course is designed for Windows users who seek further knowledge of the word processing program, Microsoft Word. Includes hands-on instruction in the computer lab.
CAPP162 DESKTOP PUBLISHING (3) Prerequisite: CAPP taken within the last five years of continuous enrollment or MOUS and CAPP118 recommended. Introduction to the basics of electronic page layout using professional publishing software including Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe PageMaker, and Quark XPress. The student also gains valuable skills in image scanning and manipulation and merging text and graphics.
CAPP164 ACCESS (3) Prerequisite: CAPP125 taken within the last five years of continuous enrollment or MOUS. Proficient level certification in Access or test out credit for Micros (Access portion only) with Microsoft Office Software. Course is designed for Windows users who seek further knowledge of the database program, Access. Includes hands- on instruction in the computer lab.
CAPP166 EXCEL (3) Prerequisite: CAPP125 taken within the last five years of continuous enrollment or MOUS. Proficient level certification in Excel or test out credit for Micros (Excel portion only) with Microsoft Office software. Course is designed for Windows users who seek further knowledge of the spreadsheet program, Excel. Includes hands-on instruction in the computer lab.
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
CIS103 INTRODUCTION TO CIS (3) Course teaches the skills necessary to understanding the logic of computer programming design and structure. Students will be presented effective tools needed to enhance their knowledge of using the latest innovations in technology.
CIS124 DATABASE MANAGEMENT (3) Course implements the relational database management system tasks. Topics include creation of databases, storing, list and display, indexing, report generating, creating labels, constructing screens, programming skills, control structures, menus, multifile programming, and special techniques. Includes hands-on instruction in the computer lab.
CIS132 UNIX (1) Instruction demonstrates the proficient use of a multi-task, multi-user disk operating system. Includes hands-on instruction in the computer lab.
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CIS136 CONTROL LANGUAGE PROGRAMMING (1) Course prepares students to be able to interface between computer programs and to run jobs.
CIS143 CIS CONCEPTS/LOGIC DESIGN (3) Course will cover basic programming structure and logic. Course will discuss the mechanics that take place with both software and hardware that affect the creation and running of a project.
CIS145 VISUAL BASIC (3) Course provides an introduction to programming within a graphical environment. Application development will focus on the process of designing, building and maintaining projects that may be used within a business setting. The end product will increase the efficiency and productivity of the organization.
CIS148 COBOL (3) Business computer programming course will use a minicomputer environment. Instruction will include data editing, arithmetic calculations, If/Then structures, tab manipulations, and searches.
CIS149 ADVANCED COBOL (3) Prerequisite: CIS148. Advanced Cobol programming techniques are presented in this course. Instruction covers tables, file handling, etc., through appropriate programming assignments.
CIS151 DB2 RELATIONAL DATABASE (3) Prerequisite: CIS148. Course to prepare students for programming in the DB2 environment. DB2 is a relational database. A substantial portion of the course will use SQL statement.
CIS152 PROGRAMMING IN ACCESS (3) Course is for users who seek further knowledge of the database program, Access. Programming will be an integral part of the instruction. Course includes hands-on instruction.
CIS155 PROGRAMMING IN C (3) Programming language C is introduced as an application programming language. Top-down program development methodologies are discussed. Students learn different C language features to develop application programs.
CIS157 ADVANCED C/C++ PROGRAMMING (3) Prerequisite: CIS155. Course presents advanced C/C++ programming techniques.
CIS158 JAVA (3) Introduction to object-oriented programming with a major emphasis in developing GUI based applications for business problems and Web pages.
CIS161 SYSTEMS ANALYSIS (3) Content includes the analysis and identification of multi-user computer system development. Documentation of systems requirements is stressed.
CIS162 ADVANCED VISUAL BASIC (3) Prerequisite: CIS145. Course is for the experienced Visual Basic programmer who would like to program commercially in Visual Basic. Extensive use of file handling is involved. The course covers object linking and multiple document interfaces.
CIS163 SQL SERVER (3) Prerequisite: CIS145. Course is designed to teach extensive database administration. As databases are an integral part of interactive Web design, the course will be helpful for commercial Web development.
CIS169 ADVANCED JAVA (3) Prerequisite: CIS158. Project oriented programming course which builds upon the knowledge presented in CIS158. Topics will include database
connectivity, sockets, advanced GUI programming, multi- threading, and data structures.
CIS171 CICS (3) Prerequisite: CIS183, CIS148, CIS172, CIS151. Course uses the mainframe to teach an online environment. Students will work with screen files as they write interactive programs.
CIS172 IDMS (3) Prerequisite: CIS183, CIS148. Course uses the IDMS database to provide a solid foundation in a hierarchal database. Course will cover concepts, theory and data structure of IDMS, while designing and writing IDMS/ Cobol applications.
CIS175 CIS INTERNSHIP (4-8) Includes a minimum of 160 clock hours of supervised work experience that allows the student to apply CIS operation and programming theory. Must be taken during the last year of study.
CIS179 PROGRAMMING PROJECT (4) Must be taken during the last semester of study before completion of the CIS degree. Includes individually designed assignment that requires the student to develop and test a program, and document program results.
CIS180 PROBLEMS IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS (1-3) Independent study of a special problem in computer systems arranged under the supervision of a CIS instructor.
CIS182 MAINFRAME COBOL (3) Prerequisite: CIS Computer programming course using the mainframe environment to code, edit and run Cobol programs. Instruction will include coding arithmetic calculations, condition statements, control breaks, and copybook.
CIS183 MAINFRAME OS INTERFACES (3) Course provides a basic understanding of JCL, TSO and ISPF. Class exercises will include writing JCL programs for the purpose of executing the run of other programs. Emphasis is placed on editing files and productivity tools. Students will learn to access system resources, edit and execute under TSO/ISPF.
CIS185 PROJECT MANAGEMENT (3) Course to assist students to adapt to the change taking place in the programming field. The course will assist students in writing specifications and in understanding project time for outsourcing.
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
CNST101 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND METHODS I (3) Provides a survey of the field of construction, and will encourage the student to pursue a career in construction. Overview of the field of construction and study of the materials and methods of construction. Students who complete CNST101 and 103 will have studied topics in Construction Materials and Methods in all 16 of the CSI (Construction Specification Institute) master format groups.
CNST103 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND METHODS II (3) Course will continue the study of materials and methods of construction used in all areas of construction begun in CNST101. Students who complete both courses will have studied topics in Construction Materials and Methods in all 16 of the CSI (Construction Specification Institute) master format groups.
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the instructor. This course does not meet as a regular class but does require correspondence with the instructor. Additional requirements for participation in this course include (1) student must be seeking a degree in criminal justice at State Fair Community College and (2) have completed at least two semesters of course work including a minimum of nine hours of approved criminal justice classes including CJ102 or CJ111. Students interested in this course should contact the Criminal Justice Program Coordinator prior to enrolling to ensure all criteria are understood and have been met.
CJ180 PROBLEMS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (1-3) Prerequisite: CJ102 and permission of Criminal Justice Program Coordinator. Independent study of a special problem in criminal justice under the direct supervision of a criminal justice instructor.
DENTAL HYGIENE
DH101 DENTAL HYGIENE PREP WORKSHOP (1/2) Designed to inform potential students of all aspects of the dental hygiene program and review program requirements. Taken the spring before acceptance into the program as part of the selection process.
DH105 INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL HYGIENE (6) Course is designed to acquaint the student with the role of a dental hygienist and provide the background knowledge and skills necessary to function in subsequent dental hygiene clinical courses. Basic principles of instrumentation, infection control and patient communication are presented in this course.
DH106 DENTAL CLINIC EMERGENCIES (1) Course presents procedures to properly control bleeding, choking, possible broken bones, and other common medical emergencies as well as emergencies specific to the dental office. Information is also included concerning emergency medications used in the dental office. Adult, child and infant CPR, choking, and child and adult AED are included. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will receive certification from the American Red Cross for First Aid and certification from the American Hearth Association for Healthcare Provider CPR/AED.
DH107 DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY (2) Prepares the student with the skills necessary for exposing and processing dental radiographs. Biological and safety procedures are discussed and skills are practiced on mannequins prior to proceeding with clinical patient exposures. Students are also introduced to the basics of interpreting landmarks and technique errors on dental radiographs. Concurrent enrollment in Introduction to Dental Hygiene.
DH109 ORAL ANATOMY AND HISTOLOGY LAB (2) Course consists of a lab manual with handouts and activities that are congruous with the lecture. Grading is based upon tooth identification through ID tests and several projects, including a skull project where the student will be drawing arteries and veins on a skull as well as molding with clay.
DH110 CLINICAL DENTAL HYGIENE I (6) Prerequisite: DH105. Course is designed to apply the basic principles of dental hygiene instrumentation and patient treatment in a clinical setting. The principles of ultrasonic scaling, instrument sharpening and patient education will be introduced and built upon as the semester progresses. The student will also refine calculus detection. The student will be introduced to the concept of complete data assessment and use of the data to formulate patient care plans. Gingival, plaque and bleeding indices will be used to describe patient conditions. The clinical method of instruction and evaluation is competency-based.
DH112 CLINICAL DENTAL HYGIENE II (5) Prerequisite: DH110. Course continues skill development in the provision of dental hygiene care. Administration of local anesthesia is added to the skills to be developed. Students continue to develop care plans which emphasize data assessment, analysis of risk factors and sequencing of care. The classroom portion will emphasize the management of medically compromised patients. The clinical method of instruction and evaluation is competency-based.
DH114 CLINICAL DENTAL HYGIENE III (8) Prerequisite: DH112. Course continues skill development in the provision of dental hygiene care. Emphasis will be on the treatment of periodontally advanced cases. The classroom portion will deal with the management of patients with special physical, mental, social and emotional needs, and continuation of content regarding patients with medically compromised conditions. The clinical method of instruction and evaluation is competency-based.
DH116 CLINICAL DENTAL HYGIENE IV (8) Prerequisite: DH114. Dental hygiene skills will be perfected in this course. Non-surgical periodontal techniques and other supplemental care procedures will be emphasized in the classroom. Students will be encouraged to make clinical decisions based on the evidence and will learn to critically evaluate the literature. Didactic instruction will be case-based. The clinical method of instruction and evaluation is competency-based.
DH118 PRINCIPLES OF PERIODONTICS (2) Biological and clinical aspects of periodontal health and pathology. An introduction to the supporting structures of the teeth will provide the foundation for understanding pathogenesis, histopathology and subsequent therapeutic treatment of periodontal diseases. The dental hygienist’s role in recognition, prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases and maintenance of periodontal health is examined. The student will be immersed in a variety of educational settings and evaluation techniques through classroom cooperative learning and topic presentation as well as synthesis of knowledge with an actual clinic patient.
DH119 ADVANCED PERIODONTICS PRACTICUM (1/2) Course gives the dental hygiene student a firsthand experience in specialty practices of periodontics. Area periodontics and general practitioners will give of their time and expertise to guide the student through actual surgical procedures, such as periodontal surgery and implantology to solidify the conceptualization of the classroom experience.
DH120 DENTAL BIOMATERIALS W/LAB (2) Students will study the chemistry of biomaterials used in the oral cavity and how to discern what products to use when taking impressions, creating study models, polishing resin or alloy filling, and delivering dental sealants. Students will use alginate materials to take an impression and resins to produce a dental sealant. Other activities include personal mouth protection devices, placing a rubber dam, polishing an amalgam, mixing cements, dental alloys and impression materials, as well as using periodontal dressing and removing sutures.
DH124 APPLIED NUTRITION AND ORAL HEALTH EDUCATION (2) Course will present the sources and uses of nutrients and provide a biochemistry background for the metabolism of these dietary components. The course will prepare the dental hygiene student to fulfill his/her role in oral health education as it relates to patient home care habits, motivation and dietary effects on the oral cavity.
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DH125 LOCAL ANESTHESIA (3) Course is designed to prepare dental hygiene students for the safe, effective administration of local anesthesia. Included are content areas in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and emergency management. Laboratory sessions provide actual experiences in administration of local anesthetics.
DH126 COMMUNITY DENTAL HEALTH (1) Provides a study of the principles of public health and the methods used in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating dental health programs. In addition, content will include basic principles of research.
DH127 COMMUNITY DENTAL HEALTH LAB (1) Prerequisite: DH126. This course will allow the student to apply the basic principles of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating a community dental health program. The student will participate in health fairs, screenings, educational programs, and table clinic presentation. Two hours of community lab activities per week.
DH130 PHARMACOLOGY (2) Provides basic drug terminology, general principles of drug interactions, routes of administration, adverse reactions, and drugs that alter dental treatment. Emphasis will be placed on knowledge of drugs in the understanding of a patient health history and development of a care plan.
DH132 DENTAL HYGIENE ETHICS AND LEGAL ISSUES (2) Designed to provide the student with knowledge of professional development, ethics and jurisprudence as related to clinical practice. Topics will include the basic principles of ethics, conflict management, state dental laws, and legal liabilities of health care professionals.
EARTH SCIENCE
EASC101 INTRODUCTION TO EARTH SCIENCES W/LAB (5)
Introduction to the earth sciences, not as merely academic subjects isolated from daily affairs, but as being relative to contemporary problems. Study of geology, astronomy, meteorology, and oceanography is directed to student taking course for cultural rather than professional reasons. Lab includes introduction to minerals and rocks, plant and animal fossils, fundamental principles of weather, and basic astronomy. Local field trips are included. Instruction consists of four lecture and two lab hours per week.
EASC106 PHYSICAL GEOLOGY W/LAB (5) Provides an understanding of the forces which were active in the formation of the earth, the processes whereby the surface of the earth is sculptured, the identity of earth materials, with the location and value of the earth’s resources. Laboratory includes a study of minerals and rocks and the interpretation of topographic and geologic maps. Local field trips are included. Instruction consists of four lecture and two lab hours per week.
EASC116 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (3) Non-lab course introduces environmental concepts and problems. Topics will include basic ecology, human population ecology, natural resources, and pollution. Students are to learn how man interacts with his environment.
EASC120 INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY (3) Prerequisite: One year of high school algebra or its equivalent. Non-lab course is an introduction to our present knowledge of
the universe. Topics include the solar system, stellar astronomy and the structure of the universe.
EASC180 PROBLEMS IN EARTH SCIENCE (1-3) Independent study of a special problem in earth science under the supervision of a science instructor.
ECONOMICS
ECON101 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS I — MACRO (3) May be taken concurrently with ECON102. Introduction to principles underlying the operation of modern industrial countries with an analysis of many economic problems common to all countries. Special attention given to law of supply and demand, diminishing returns, and comparative cost—as well as to problems of inflation, international trade, agriculture, labor and management, taxation, and investment opportunities.
ECON102 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS II — MICRO (3) Prerequisite: ECON101 or concurrent enrollment in ECON101. Examines the application of economic principles to specific areas: cost curves of individual firms, special problems of agriculture, international trade, taxation, income distribution, and economic growth.
ECON180 PROBLEMS IN ECONOMICS (1-3) Independent study of a special problem in economics under the supervision of a social science instructor.
EDUCATION
EDUC101 FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION (3) Prerequisite: ENGL101 with a grade of C or better. Designed for majors in education who have completed at least one semester of study including English Composition I. This is an introductory course of public education in the United States with an emphasis placed on its development, organization and administration.
EDUC102 INTRODUCTORY FIELD EXPERIENCE (1-2) Prerequisite: EDUC101 or taking concurrently. Includes introductory experiences in the classroom that provide opportunities for becoming involved with students and teachers in the school setting. Taken in conjunction with Foundations of Education.
EDUC104 CHILDREN’S LITERATURE (3) Intensive introduction to various genres of literature for children and ways of presenting literature in the preschool, elementary school or middle school.
EDUC115 SUCCESS 100 (1) Designed to enable new students to make a smooth transition into college life and ultimately be successful with their educational and career goals. Topics include building relationships with students and instructors, orientation to working with Blackboard, learning the resources available to students, and strategies for successful learners. Course uses a variety of teaching methods and interactive activities.
EDUC117 CAREER CHOICE (1) Primarily intended for the college student who is undecided about a college major or related career plans. Emphasis upon making connections between self and the world of work and between academic and career planning.
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ELEC180 PROBLEMS IN INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICITY/
ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY (1-3) Independent study of a special problem or a research project in the field of industrial electricity/electronic technology under the supervision of an electronics instructor.
ENGLISH
ENGL101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (3) Prerequisite: Minimum Enhanced ACT English score of 19 or equivalent placement score or completion of BSKL020 with a grade of C or better. This course emphasizes writing as a process of drafting and revising. Assignments include source-based essays that focus on the management of printed and online information. Peer evaluation and individual conferences with the instructor are employed. Traditional classroom and computer-assisted sections, designated CAI, as well as Web- based sections are offered each semester.
ENGL102 ENGLISH COMPOSITION II (3) Prerequisite: Minimum Enhanced ACT English score of 30 or completion of ENGL101 with a grade of C or better. Combining the techniques of process writing learned in English Composition I with an emphasis on critical reasoning, students research printed and online information as the basis for their writing. Assignments include a problem-solving essay, an evaluation essay and a research paper. Peer evaluation and individual conferences with the instructor are employed. Traditional classroom and computer-assisted sections, designated CAI, as well as Web-based sections are offered each semester.
ENGL106 CREATIVE WRITING (3) This elective course includes study and practice in the techniques of writing poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and/or drama. Emphasis is placed on the recognition of those techniques in published works and the utilization of them in student’s own writing. Peer evaluation and individual conferences with the instructor are employed.
ENGL108 APPLIED ENGLISH GRAMMAR (3) Prerequisite: Minimum Enhanced ACT English score of 19 or equivalent placement score or BSKL020 with a grade of C or better. Provides a thorough review of English grammar from multiple perspectives and includes analysis of the language strategies used by both classical and contemporary writers. Purpose is to strengthen language skills for prospective teachers, journalists, and others for whom a strong language background is occupationally significant.
ENGL110 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS (3) Prerequisite: Minimum Enhanced ACT English score of 19 or equivalent placement score or BSKL020 with a grade of C or better and CAPP125 taken within the last five years of continuous enrollment or MOUS. Students will learn effective communication techniques and demeanor as applied in business situations. Topics may include various business letters (such as good news, bad news, persuasion, goodwill, and cover letters), oral presentations, telecommunications, international communications, listening, nonverbal communications, interview skills, and grammar review.
ENGL112 TECHNICAL WRITING (3) Prerequisite: Minimum Enhanced ACT English score of 19 or equivalent placement score or BSKL020 with a grade of C or better. Explores the theory and practice of workplace writing, emphasizing both practical applications and individual/collaborative decision- making. Includes practice in writing instructions, proposals and reports.
ENGL180 PROBLEMS IN WRITING (1-3) Independent study of a special problem in the area of research-based writing or creative writing under the supervision of an instructor in the department.
FIRE SCIENCE
FIRE105 FIRE FIGHTER I (4) AND FIRE 106 FIRE FIGHTER II (4) Based on the National Fire Protection Association 1001, “Standard for Fire Fighter Professional qualifications,” some of the content covered includes fire service orientation, safety, fire behavior, tools of the trade, rescue, ventilation, salvage, self-contained breathing apparatus, portable fire extinguishers, emergency medical care, fire control, water supply, and fire prevention. Performance requirements and practical skills necessary to perform fire fighter duties are also covered. Individuals successfully completing the courses and meeting the requirements of Missouri Division of Fire Safety will be eligible for certification as Fire Fighter I and II by the Division of Safety.
FIRE108 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AWARENESS AND OPERATIONS (3) Chemical characteristics and reactions related to the storage, transportation, and handling of hazardous materials. Covers vital practices such as planning procedures, establishing policies, and the application of procedures to incidents, personal protective equipment, decontamination, safety, and communications. Individuals successfully completing this course and meeting the requirements of the Missouri Division of Fire Safety will be eligible for state certification to Hazardous Materials Operations level by the Division of Fire Safety.
FIRE110 FIRE OFFICER I (3) Identifies the professional levels of competence required for fire department officers. Course follows NFPA code 1021 which identifies the performance requirements necessary to perform the duties of a fire officer and specifically identifies four levels of progression.
FIRE112 FIRE INSPECTOR I (3) Identifies the professional levels of competence required for fire inspectors. It specifically covers the requirements for knowledge and the progression through levels of competency.
FIRE114 PUBLIC FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY EDUCATOR (3) Identifies the professional levels of competence required of public fire educators. It specifically covers the requirements for knowledge and a progression through three levels of competency.
FIRE116 FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTOR I (3) Study of professional levels of competence required of fire service instructors including development and delivery of effective training programs to fire service personnel. Individuals successfully completing this course and meeting the requirements of Missouri Division of Fire Safety will be eligible for certification as Fire Service Instructor I by the Division of Fire Safety.
FIRE118 FIRE APPARATUS OPERATOR (3) Identifies the professional levels of competence required of the fire apparatus driver/operator including the NFPA 1002 standards.
FIRE120 WILDLAND FIRE FIGHTER PROFESSIONAL (3) Identifies the minimum job performance requirements for wildfire incident related duties of a fire fighter and officer. This standard is applicable to all personnel who respond to wildfires.
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FIRE122 RESCUE TECHNICIAN (3) Establishes the minimum job performance requirements necessary for fire service and other emergency response personnel who perform technical rescue operations.
FIRE124 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION (3) Examination of building codes and requirements, building types and building materials. Study will aid in the decision-making process related to fire prevention and fire control.
FIRE128 FIRE HYDRAULICS (3) Study of water distribution systems as related to fire protection and suppression. The principles of fluid dynamics, measurement of fluid flow, water supply requirements, fluid movement and velocities, and other factors involved in calculating pump pressure are identified.
FRENCH
FREN101 ELEMENTARY FRENCH I (5) Students will develop the four basic skills of language communication: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Course includes an introduction to the French culture.
FREN102 ELEMENTARY FRENCH II (5) Prerequisite: FREN101 or two years of high school French. Students will continue development of language communication: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Includes a continuation of culture appreciation.
FREN103 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH (3) Prerequisite: FREN102 or three years of high school French. Students continue to develop communication skills and through varied reading assignments will become acquainted with literature and history of the French people.
FREN104 READINGS IN FRENCH (3) Prerequisite: FREN or three to four years of high school French. Students continue the study of communication skills and the acquisition of French culture through varied reading assignments.
FREN105 BASIC CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH I (3) Students will develop the four basic skills of language communication: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Course also introduces the French culture.
FREN106 BASIC CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH II (3)
Prerequisite: FREN105. Continuation of Basic Conversational French I. This course continues the inquiry into the French culture as well as the presentation of the four areas of a foreign language: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
GEOGRAPHY
GEOG101 WORLD GEOGRAPHY (3) Survey of the major topical elements of geography with additional emphasis on environmental awareness and place-name geography. Designed for prospective elementary and social studies teachers, as well as general education students.
GEOG103 INTRODUCTION TO GPS/GIS (3) Introduction to GPS/GIS is a project oriented survey course of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). A portfolio of projects will be assembled and evaluated. These projects will include a student selected project.
HEALTH
HLTH101 PERSONAL HEALTH/FITNESS (2) Presents a basic knowledge of physical fitness and personal fitness, the human body, personal hygiene, food and nutrition, diet and weight control, mental health; alcohol, narcotics and drug abuse education, protection against communicable diseases, and other health hazards. Course fulfills wellness requirement for A.A. or A.A.S.
HLTH102 FIRST AID (2) Study of first aid practice and theory for common emergencies. Incorporates theory and practice from the American Red Cross that includes first aid of common emergencies and CPR training.
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS
HEOC101 MANAGING MEDICAL EMERGENCIES (1)
Presents procedures to properly handle bleeding, choking, possible broken bones, and other common medical emergencies. CPR instruction approved by the American Red Cross is included. Upon successful completion of the Basic Cardiac Support training and first aid, cards of verification are awarded.
HEOC110 EMT (EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN) TRAINING (8) Course covers emergency medical aspects and techniques used by EMTs who provide emergency care in the pre-hospital environment set forth by the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services of the state of Missouri. Course will cover modules relating to CPR, airway management, anatomy and physiology, and trauma.
HEOC135 ALLIED HEALTH CAREER DEVELOPMENT (1/2) Designed to help the learner to develop career potential. The learner will go through the job search process step-by-step. Guest speakers, group activities and mock interviews will be utilized and resumes will be constructed. Internet sites to assist in resume writing and job searches will be explored.
HEOC140 TECHNOLOGY IN HEALTH CARE (3) Course focuses on providing a foundation of information management and processing principles used to support the data, information and knowledge needs in the provision and delivery of nursing and health care. Examines using technology to improve the quality of health care as it is delivered to the client, utilized by the provider, and needed to meet the mission of an institution.
HEOC180 PROBLEMS IN HEALTH OCCUPATIONS (1-3) Independent study of a special problem in allied health under the supervision of an allied health instructor.
HISTORY
HIST101 U S HISTORY BEFORE 1877 (3) Survey of the political, economic and social development of the United States from its European origins through the Reconstruction Process. A study of the Missouri Constitution is included to meet the state’s requirements in Senate Bill No. 4.
HIST102 U S HISTORY SINCE 1877 (3) Survey of the political, economic, social, and military development of the United States from 1877 to the present. A study of the
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INDT104 ELECTRIC FUNDAMENTALS (3) Introduction to DC and AC electrical theory, Ohm’s Law, electrical quantities and values, electromagnetism, series, parallel and combination circuits, inductance, and capacitance.
INDT106 ELECTRICAL POWER (3) Use of electrical power in industry. Motors, controls, generators, and transformers; single and three phase applications, WYE and DELTA systems.
INDT112 MOTOR CONTROLS (3) Course is designed to teach students how to construct, troubleshoot and isolate malfunctions in various types of control circuits, motor starters, application, and installation of control devices; basic principles, operation, components, and application of AC drives.
INDT114 PROGRAMMING PLCs (3) An introduction to hardware and software of Programmable Logic Controllers. Course is designed to instruct students in the operating system of PLCs, configuration of hardware and communications, number systems, logic circuits, and basic programming.
INDT130 APPLICATIONS IN INDUSTRIAL PROBLEM SOLVING (1-4) Designed to allow industry to utilize an instructor to facilitate actual problems or improvements with a class of students or with company employees.
LITERATURE
LIT101 INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE (3) Minimum Enhanced ACT English score of 19 or equivalent placement score or completion of BSKL020 with a grade of C or better. Study of fiction, poetry and drama. Special attention is given to literary terminology and critical analysis. Recommended but not required as a preparation for other courses in literature.
LIT104 MASTERPIECES BEFORE 1650 (3) Fall only. Minimum Enhanced ACT English score of 19 or equivalent placement score or completion of BSKL020 with a grade of C or better. Students will examine selected works of continental European literature in translation from ancient, medieval and Renaissance movements. Incorporates a thematic approach and a video-discussion format.
LIT105 MASTERPIECES AFTER 1650 (3) Spring only. Minimum Enhanced ACT English score of 19 or equivalent placement score or completion of BSKL020 with a grade of C or better. Students will examine selected works of various Asian, African and European literature in translation, as well as English literature, from modern periods. Takes a global approach to appreciating literary classics.
LIT107 AMERICAN LITERATURE (3) Spring only—ALT. YRS. Minimum Enhanced ACT English score of 19 or equivalent placement score or completion of BSKL020 with a grade of C or better. Thematic study of major American authors and works from the Colonial Period to the present, emphasizing development of concepts that have shaped American life and literature.
LIT109 ENGLISH LITERATURE (3) Spring only—ALT. YRS. Minimum Enhanced ACT English score of 19 or equivalent placement score or completion of BSKL020 with a grade of C or better. Study of major English authors and works from Beowulf to the present.
LIT114 TOPICS IN LITERATURE (3) Minimum Enhanced ACT
English score of 19 or equivalent placement score or completion of BSKL020 with a grade of C or better. Includes the study of a major writer, a literary type, or a theme in literature. Specific subjects are announced each semester in which the course is offered.
LIT180 PROBLEMS IN LITERATURE (1-3) Minimum Enhanced ACT English score of 19 or equivalent placement score or completion of BSKL020 with a grade of C or better. Independent study of a special problem in literature under the supervision of an instructor in the department.
MACHINE TOOL
MACH101 INTRODUCTION TO MACHINING (4)
Introduction to measuring tools used for work in machining or inspection. Introduces the proper setup and use of drilling machines, band saws and lathes. Applications include outside diameter turning, threading and tapering. Areas of study include safety, blueprint interpretation, hand tools, layout, and various gauges to complete and inspect a job.
MACH102 LATHE AND MILLING MACHINE OPERATIONS (4) Prerequisite: MACH101. Continuation in the application of lathe operations including: inside diameter turning, threading and tapering. Introduces the proper use and setup of milling machines. Applications include squaring the machine and indicating angle pieces. Areas of study include: safety, blueprint interpretation, and the selection of cutters, feeds, and speeds.
MACH103 MILLING AND GRINDING MACHINE APPLICATIONS (4) Prerequisite: MACH102 or consent of instructor. Continuation of milling machine operations including: dividing heads, precise movement of machines, turntable operations, and keyways. Introduces surface grinders in squaring procedures. Areas of study include safety, blueprint interpretation and proper setup and use of milling attachments.
MACH104 ADVANCED MACHINING (4) Prerequisite: MACH103 or consent of instructor. Introduces the use of the sine bar and sine plates on milling machines and surface grinders. Will present advanced applications of lathes, mills, grinders, and drill presses. Advanced projects will be timed. Areas of study include estimation of project time and bidding process.
MACH106 CNC MACHINING (3) Prerequisite: MACH104 or industrial experience and instructor consent. Provides fundamental technical information and some practical experience necessary for programming, editing and operating numerically controlled machine tools.
MACH109 ADVANCED CNC MACHINING (3) Prerequisite: MACH106. Provides technical information and considerable practical experience in preparation, setup and operation of wire EDM and CNC lathe. Digitizing on vertical machining center will be introduced. Tryout of programs, editing and improving programs will be emphasized.
MACH112 MACHINE TOOL EQUIPMENT REPAIR (4)
Prerequisite: MACH106 or consent of instructor. Designed to teach correct procedures for repair and maintenance of machine tools. Study includes safety, repair and replacement of worn parts; diagnosis and repair of hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical components.
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MACH114 STATISTICAL PROCESS CONTROL (3) Designed around the process of plotting production results to determine if both product and process meet company standards. Encourages prevention, as opposed to detection of defects, in helping to eliminate costly repairs and scrap.
MACH115 HEAT TREATING AND METALLURGY (3)
Knowledge of heat treatable steel and alloys will be presented in this course. Study of the operation of heat treating and drawing furnaces, quenching mediums, color spectrum, and hardness testing is included. Students will become familiar with the process involved in making iron and steel, non- carbon diagrams and identification of ferrous and nonferrous metals.
MACH175 MACHINE TOOL INTERNSHIP (1-8) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Provides opportunity to work with skilled machinist, to better understand skills and knowledge needed and to determine how student likes actual machine tool work.
MACH180 PROBLEMS IN MACHINE TOOL (1-3) Independent study of a special problem in machine tool technology under the supervision of a machine tool instructor.
MARINE TECHNOLOGY
MRN101 MARINE SYSTEMS RIGGING I (6) Beginning with the completion of the shop safety prerequisite, tools, boat and trailer handling, and progressing through the rigging process, course provides a foundation of information and skills for a marine career.
MRN105 MARINE IGNITION SYSTEMS (3) Outboard, inboard, inboard/outboard, and personal watercraft ignition systems are explored in this course.
MRN107 MARINE STARTER AND CHARGING SYSTEMS (2) This course follows the progression of starter and charging systems in the outboard, inboard/outboard and the personal watercraft.
MRN109 MARINE COOLING SYSTEMS (2) Pressure and volume water pumps, pumps in the gear housing, pumps mounted on the engines, and circulating pumps are a few of the systems used in the cooling process.
MRN111 MARINE LUBRICATION SYSTEMS (2) Course begins with the manual mixing of oil and fuel to provide lubrication, and progresses into the different automatic oiling systems. Power steering and tilt/trim lubricant requirements are clarified.
MRN113 MARINE ENGINE COMPONENT AND PRECISION MEASURING (3) Course provides the technician with the skills to determine if an engine component is reusable.
MRN115 MARINE SHOP PROCEDURES AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS (2) Properly completing a repair order is the first document in the process of providing proper communication with the customer, keeping track of the unit(s) brought in for service, recording the diagnosis and repair process, and the date promised for repair completion.
MRN117 MARINE ENGINE SYSTEMS ANALYSIS (2) A long- lived engine begins with the proper break-in procedure. Each manufacturer has a recommended procedure to follow and
explain to the customer. Compression and leak-down tests are procedures to analyze powerhead systems and diagnose problems before major disassembly.
MRN119 MARINE SYSTEMS PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE (4) Nodding maintenance, winterizing and de-winterizing, trailer brake and bearing maintenance, and battery maintenance are a few of the maintenance items the technician must be responsible to complete.
MRN121 MARINE POWER TRANSFER SYSTEMS (4) Transom plate and adapter systems, couplers, upper gearcase, driveshaft housing, jet pumps, gear housings, strut bearings, and surface- piercing drive systems are a sampling of the systems that are part of the course.
MRN123 MARINE SYSTEMS TROUBLESHOOTING (3) Correct troubleshooting techniques have basics that must be consistently applied. As the systems have become more sophisticated, manufacturer supplied troubleshooting charts can save time and frustration.
MRN125 MARINE FUEL SYSTEMS (4) The course will cover the complexities of marine fuel systems and automatic oiling systems.
MRN127 MARINE INSTRUMENTATION SYSTEMS (2) Systems have complex sending units; some that are multifunctional gauges and senders, so time must be spent understanding the different manufacturer systems and sending units.
MRN129 MARINE POWER TRIM/TILT SYSTEMS (2) Course will enable students to understand how hydraulic pumps can manage the pressure that is possible in a hydraulic system. Troubleshooting systems is part of the course.
MRN175 INTERNSHIP (5) The internship consists of 320 working hours at an approved marine facility.
MASS COMMUNICATION
MCOM101 INTRODUCTION TO MASS MEDIA (3) Presents a basic overview of the scope and role of the mass media in society. Course integrates media aids with creative assignments and field trips to help students become informed media consumers and gain cultural and global perspectives on the communication industry.
MCOM112 INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC RELATIONS (3) Prerequisite: Minimum Enhanced ACT English score of 19 or equivalent placement score or completion of BSKL020 with a grade of C or better. Overview of the principles and practice of public relations in private and public organizations. Includes analysis of how various organizations’ communication philosophy and practices impact their productivity and effectiveness in society.
MCOM114 NEWS REPORTING I (3) Prerequisite: BSKL020 or consent of instructor. Includes the examination of news value, rights and responsibilities of the press, news gathering and reporting techniques, leads, interviewing, style, and specialized articles.
MCOM115 NEWS REPORTING II (3) Prerequisite: MCOM or consent of instructor. Application of concepts and methods learned in News Reporting I, exploration of skills in researching and writing in-depth articles and interaction with community leaders and media professionals are included. 7474747474
