Course Descriptions
All course prerequisites may not be listed. Developmental reading courses are required if a student's reading placement test score indicates the need for RDG 035 and/or RDG 100 or the ESL equivalent. Developmental math courses are required if a student's math placement test score indicates the need for MAT 035 and/or MAT 100. Developmental English courses are required if a student's English placement test score indicates the need for ENG 035 and/or ENG 100, or the ESL equivalent. Students must discuss their placement test scores with an academic advisor before registering for any courses.
| ACC 101 | ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES I |
3.0 Credits |
This course introduces basic accounting procedures for analyzing, recording and summarizing financial transactions, adjusting and closing the financial records at the end of the accounting cycle, and preparing financial statements. Students identify sound ethical and personal values.
| ACC 102 | ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES II |
3.0 Credits |
This course emphasizes managerial accounting theory and practice in basic accounting and procedures for cost accounting, budgeting, cost-volume analysis and financial statement analysis. (Prerequisite: ACC 101)
| ACC 111 | ACCOUNTING CONCEPTS |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a study of the principles of the basic accounting functions collecting, recording, analyzing, and reporting information.
| ACC 112 | ORGANIZATIONAL ACCOUNTING |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a study of financial accounting with specific emphasis on partnerships and the corporate form of organization.
| ACC 115 | MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a study of the types and uses of internal accounting information for management decision-making, including cost determination, cost control, performance evaluation, and financial planning.
| ACC 124 | INDIVIDUAL TAX PROCEDURES |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a study of the basic income tax structure from the standpoint of the individual, including the preparation of individual income tax returns. (Prerequisite: ACC 101)
| ACC 125 | ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL TAX PROCEDURES |
3.0 Credits |
This course expands the concept of the basic income tax structure from the standpoint of the individual, including the preparation of individual income tax returns and related schedules to include alternative minimum tax, property transactions and business schedules. (Prerequisite: ACC 124)
| ACC 150 | PAYROLL ACCOUNTING |
3.0 Credits |
This course introduces the major tasks of payroll accounting; employment practices; federal, state and local governmental laws and regulations; internal controls; and various forms and records. (Prerequisite: ACC 101 or department chair approval)
| ACC 201 | INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I |
3.0 Credits |
This course explores fundamental processes of accounting theory including the preparation of financial statements. Also covered are the time value of money, cash and receivables, and the valuation of inventories. Professional ethics and generally accepted accounting principles are introduced. (Prerequisite: ACC 101)
| ACC 202 | INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II |
3.0 Credits |
This course covers the application of accounting principles and concepts to account evaluation and income determination, including special problems peculiar to corporations and the analysis of financial reports. Accounting for the acquisition and disposal of long-term assets and procedures for handling current and long-term liabilities are covered. (Prerequisite: ACC 201)
| ACC 203 | INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING III |
3.0 Credits |
This course covers the application of accounting theory to income tax allocation, accounting for leases and stock options, and constructing financial statements from incomplete records and fund flow statements. Also covered are procedures for revenue recognition, pensions and earnings per share. (Prerequisite: ACC 201; Corequisite: ACC 202)
| ACC 221 | CORPORATE TAXATION |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a study of the federal tax regulations and procedures governing corporations. (Prerequisite: ACC 101 or Department Chair approval)
| ACC 230 | COST ACCOUNTING I |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a study of the accounting principles involved in job order cost systems. (Prerequisite: ACC 102)
| ACC 231 | COST ACCOUNTING II |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a study of the accounting principles involving processing and standard cost systems. (Prerequisite: ACC 230)
| ACC 245 | ACCOUNTING APPLICATIONS |
3.0 Credits |
This course introduces microcomputer accounting using database software and/or electronic spreadsheets. (Prerequisites: ACC 101, CPT 101)
| ACC 246 | INTEGRATED ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE |
3.0 Credits |
This course includes the use of pre-designed integrated accounting software for accounting problems. (Prerequisites: ACC 101, CPT 101)
| ACC 250 | ADVANCED ACCOUNTING |
3.0 Credits |
This course provides in-depth coverage of accounting fundamentals and theory as they relate to consolidated financial statements, including business combinations, inter-company transfers and acquisitions. (Prerequisite: ACC 202)
| ACC 255 | ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS |
3.0 Credits |
This course covers accounting systems for collecting and processing data necessary for effective control of the business organization. (Prerequisite: ACC 101)
| ACC 260 | AUDITING |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a study of the procedures for conducting audits and investigations of various enterprises. Attention is given to the nature and purpose of auditing, auditing standards, professional conduct and ethics, auditor's legal liability and the approaches followed in performing audits of financial statements. (Prerequisite: ACC 101)
| ACC 265 | NOT-FOR-PROFIT ACCOUNTING |
3.0 Credits |
This course introduces the special accounting needs of municipalities, counties, states, the federal government and governmental agencies, and other not-for-profit organizations. (Prerequisite: ACC 101)
| ACR 101 | FUNDAMENTALS OF REFRIGERATION |
5.0 Credits |
This course covers the refrigeration cycle, refrigerants, the pressure-temperature relationship and system components. (Prerequisite: RDG 035 or equivalent placement test score)
| ACR 102 | TOOLS AND SERVICE TECHNIQUES |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a basic study of the tools and service equipment used in the installation and repair of HVAC equipment.
| ACR 106 | BASIC ELECTRICITY FOR HVAC/R |
4.0 Credits |
This course includes a basic study of electricity, including Ohm's Law and series and parallel circuits, as they relate to heating, ventilating, air conditioning and/or refrigeration systems.
| ACR 110 | HEATING FUNDAMENTALS |
4.0 Credits |
This course covers the basic concepts of oil, gas and electric heat, their components and operation. (Prerequisites: ACR 101, ACR 102, ACR 106; Corequisite: RDG 100 or equivalent placement test scores)
| ACR 120 | BASIC AIR CONDITIONING |
4.0 Credits |
This course is a study of various types of air conditioning equipment including electrical components, schematics and service to the refrigerant circuit. (Prerequisites: ACR 101, ACR 102, ACR 106)
| ACR 130 | DOMESTIC REFRIGERATION |
4.0 Credits |
This course is a study of domestic refrigeration equipment. (Prerequisites: ACR 101, ACR 102, ACR 106)
| ACR 131 | COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION |
4.0 Credits |
This course is a study of maintenance and repair of commercial refrigeration systems. (Prerequisites: ACR 101, ACR 102, ACR 106)
| ACR 206 | ADVANCED ELECTRICITY FOR HVAC/R |
2.0 Credits |
This course includes a practical application of electrical and electronic components and circuits used to control HVAC and/or refrigeration systems. (Prerequisites: ACR 110, ACR 120, ACR 210, ACR 250)
| ACR 207 | ADVANCED REFRIGERATION ELECTRICITY |
3.0 Credits |
This course covers the theory and application of electrical circuits and starting components in commercial and industrial refrigeration. (Prerequisites: ACR 130, ACR 131)
| ACR 210 | HEAT PUMPS |
4.0 Credits |
This course is a study of the theory and operational principles of the heat pump. (Prerequisites: ACR 101, ACR 102, ACR 106)
| ACR 220 | ADVANCED AIR CONDITIONING |
4.0 Credits |
This course is an advanced study of air conditioning systems. (Prerequisites: ACR 110, ACR 120, ACR 210, ACR 250)
| ACR 221 | RESIDENTIAL LOAD CALCULATIONS |
2.0 Credits |
This course is a study of heat losses/gains in residential structures. (Prerequisites: ACR 110, ACR 120, ACR 210, ACR 250)
| ACR 224 | CODES AND ORDINANCES |
2.0 Credits |
This course covers instruction on how to reference appropriate building codes and ordinances when they apply to installation of heating and air conditioning equipment. (Prerequisites: ACR 110, ACR 120, ACR 210, ACR 250)
| ACR 231 | ADVANCED REFRIGERATION |
4.0 Credits |
This course is an in-depth study of commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment. (Prerequisites: ACR 130, ACR 131)
| REFRIGERATION, CALCULATION AND EQUIPMENT SELECTION |
3.0 Credits |
This course involves a study of load calculations and selection of refrigeration equipment and components. (Prerequisites: ACR 130, ACR 131)
| ACR 250 | DUCT FABRICATION |
3.0 Credits |
This course covers the design, fabrication and installation of air duct systems. (Prerequisites: ACR 101, ACR 102, ACR 106)
| AET 101 | BUILDING SYSTEMS I |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a study of the fundamental concepts of design and construction techniques in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. (Prerequisites: AET 110, ENG 100, MAT 100)
| AET 105 | CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS |
3.0 Credits |
This course covers the interpretation of residential, commercial and industrial building construction documents, including construction specifications, general conditions and construction industry symbols. (Prerequisite: AET 101)
| AET 107 | BASIC DESIGN AND SKETCHING |
2.0 Credits |
This course is a study of the fundamentals of color, texture, shape and composition. Freehand sketching is also introduced.
| AET 110 | ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS I |
3.0 Credits |
This course is an introduction to the skills of architectural manual drafting. The principles of architectural design and model construction are also studied. (Prerequisites: EGT 106, AET 107)
| AET 111 | ARCHITECTURAL COMPUTER GRAPHICS I |
3.0 Credits |
This course includes architectural/construction, basic computer-aided design commands, and creation of construction industry symbols and standards. (Prerequisite: EGT 106)
| AET 120 | ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS II |
3.0 Credits |
This course requires the production of a set of working drawings of a residential or commercial building. Exercises incorporate construction methods, materials, building code requirements, site development and the technical skills required to draw and graphically present projects. This course is also a further study of architectural design. Perspective construction is introduced. (Prerequisites: AET 201, AET 221)
| AET 201 | BUILDING SYSTEMS II |
3.0 Credits |
This course covers mechanical systems, electrical systems and code requirements for residential, commercial and industrial buildings. (Prerequisites: AET 101, AET110)
| AET 202 | HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a study of the origins, influences and aesthetics that underlie the various styles of architecture from prehistoric times to the present.
| AET 221 | ARCHITECTURAL COMPUTER GRAPHICS II |
4.0 Credits |
This course includes a study of CAD commands with architectural applications and routines. Using the computer as the drafting tool, a complete set of working drawings of a residential or commercial building is produced. (Prerequisite: AET 111)
| AHS 102 | MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY |
3.0 Credits |
This course covers medical terms, including roots, prefixes and suffixes, with emphasis on spelling, definition and pronunciation. (Prerequisite: ENG 100 or equivalent placement test score)
| AHS 104 | MEDICAL VOCABULARY/ANATOMY |
3.0 Credits |
This course introduces the fundamental principles of medical terminology and includes a survey of human anatomy and physiology. (Prerequisite: RDG 100)
| AHS 106 | CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION |
1.0 Credit |
This course provides a study of the principles of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. (Prerequisite: permission of Health Sciences department chair)
| AHS 110 | PATIENT CARE PROCEDURES |
2.0 Credits |
This course provides a study of the procedures and techniques used in the general care of the patient. (Corequisite: RAD 101 or permission of department chair)
| AHS 113 | HEAD AND NECK ANATOMY |
1.0 Credit |
This course provides a detailed study of the structure of the head and neck with special emphasis on structure as it pertains to the study of dental science. (Prerequisite: acceptance into DHG Phase II)
| AHS 114 | BASIC FIRST AID |
1.0 Credit |
This course provides instruction in basic procedures used in medical emergencies. (Prerequisite: permission of the Health Sciences department chair)
| AHS 119 | HEALTH CAREERS |
3.0 Credits |
This course provides information on various health careers to include job responsibility and personal and educational requirements, as well as an overview of the health care system with its unique nomenclature and delivery of care. (Prerequisite: RDG 100 or equivalent placement test score)
| AHS 126 | HEALTH CALCULATIONS |
1.0 Credit |
This course is a study of the mathematical concepts needed in health science studies. (Corequisite: acceptance into a Health Science or Nursing degree or diploma program)
| AHS 127 | BASIC PATIENT CARE |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a study of basic procedures for patient care for health professionals including vital signs, patient transport, patient care relations and patient communications. (Prerequisite: AHS 102)
| AHS 128 | HEALTH SCIENCES INTRODUCTION |
4.0 Credit |
This course is a study of the core competencies common to numerous Health Science Professions. (Prerequisite: AHS 102)
| SURGICAL ENVIRONMENT FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS |
3.0 Credits |
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the surgical team, basic instruction in the protocols of the operating room and aseptic techniques. (Prerequisite: Two semesters of Health Sciences or Nursing courses and permission of the department chair)
| AHS 138 | MEDICAL CODING BASICS |
3.0 Credit |
This course is a study of basic concepts of coding for medical/dental services for the health professions.
| AHS 140 | THERAPEUTICS FOR HEALTH |
3.0 Credits |
This course provides a basic study of therapeutic agents applicable to Health Science and Nursing professions.
| AHS 141 | PHLEBOTOMY FOR THE HEALTH CARE PROVIDER |
3.0 Credits |
This course contains the essential theory skills and special procedures required to meet the venipuncture needs in hospital, clinics, and other health care settings.
| AHS 144 | PHLEBOTOMY PRACTICUM |
5.0 Credits |
This course provides a detailed study and practice of phlebotomy procedures utilized in hospital settings, clinical facilities and physicians' offices. (Prerequisite: AHS 141)
| AHS 145 | ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY |
2.0 Credits |
This course provides the basic skills necessary to perform ECGs in a hospital, physician's office or other health care setting. The student will be able to perform and interpret basic ECGs. (Prerequisite: Any Health Sciences or Nursing introductory major courses or permission of the department chair)
| AHS 153 | CONCEPTS OF GERIATRIC CARE |
4.0 Credits |
This course includes a study of developmental theory, modern concepts of aging, and geriatric health care concepts. (Prerequisite: Two semesters of Health Sciences or Nursing courses and permission of the department chair)
| AHS 156 | ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY PRACTICUM |
1.0 Credit |
This course provides the detailed study and practice necessary to perform ECGs in a hospital, physician's office or other health care setting. The student will be able to perform and interpret basic ECGs. (Corequisite: AHS 145)
| AHS 205 | ETHICS AND LAW FOR APPLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS |
3.0 Credit |
This course is an introduction to ethical, bioethical and legal concepts related to allied health professions. (Prerequisite: RDG 100)
| ANT 202 | CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY |
3.0 Credits |
This course includes an exploration and comparison of selected contemporary cultures, including their languages. The course also includes an introduction to the concepts, methods, and data of sociocultural anthropology and anthropological linguistics.
| ANT 203 | PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY AND ARCHEOLOGY |
3.0 Credits |
This course includes an exploration of human origins, human evolution, human prehistory, and cultural existence from its less complex forms to early civilizations. The course also includes an introduction to the concepts, methods, and data of physical, biological and archaeological anthropology.
| ART 101 | ART HISTORY AND APPRECIATION |
3.0 Credits |
This is an introductory course to the history and appreciation of art, including the elements and principles of the visual arts.
| ART 105 | FILM AS ART |
3.0 Credits |
This course provides an introduction to the appreciation of film and covers the elements and principles of cinema with historical and contemporary examples. (prerequisite: ENG 100)
| ART 107 | HISTORY OF EARLY WESTERN ART |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a visual and historical survey of western art from the Paleolithic Age to the Renaissance. The techniques, forms, and expressive content of paintings, sculptures and architectures are studied within the context of the cultural environments that produced them.
| ART 108 | HISTORY OF WESTERN ART |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a visual and historical survey of Western art from the Renaissance through modern times. The techniques, forms and expressive content of paintings, sculptures and architectures will be studied within the context of the cultural environments that produced them.
| ART 111 | BASIC DRAWING I |
3.0 Credits |
This course provides an introduction to the materials and the basic techniques of drawing.
| ART 112 | BASIC DRAWING II |
3.0 Credits |
This course covers a study of the materials and basic techniques of drawing.
| ART 211 | INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING |
3.0 Credits |
This course is an introduction to the materials and techniques of painting.
| ART 212 | INTRODUCTION TO WATERCOLOR |
3.0 Credits |
This course is an introduction to the transparent American watercolor technique, emphasizing the creation of landscapes and still-life subjects while using appropriate brush techniques and proper color mixing for this medium.
| AST 101 | SOLAR SYSTEM ASTRONOMY |
4.0 Credits |
This course is a descriptive survey of the universe with emphasis on basic physical concepts and the objects in the solar system. Related topics of current interest are included in the course.
| AST 102 | STELLAR ASTRONOMY |
4.0 Credits |
This course is a descriptive survey of the universe with emphasis on basic physical concepts and galactic and extragalactic objects. Related topics of current interest are included in the course.
| AUT 105 | BEGINNING ENGINE REPAIR |
4.0 Credits |
This course is a basic study of minor engine repairs, including in-frame repairs and cylinder head reconditioning. (Corequisite: AUT 106)
| AUT 106 | INTERMEDIATE ENGINE REPAIR |
4.0 Credits |
This course includes an application of the fundamentals of engine diagnosis and repair, including engine removal and installation procedures. (Corequisite: AUT 105)
| AUT 112 | BRAKING SYSTEMS |
4.0 Credits |
This course covers hydro-boost power brakes and vacuum power brakes as well as master cylinders and calipers rebuilding. (Corequisites: AUT 221, AUT 222)
| AUT 115 | MANUAL DRIVE TRAIN/AXLE |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a basic study of clutches, gearing and manual transmission operation, including the basic study of rear axles and rear axle setup. (Corequisite: AUT 116)
| AUT 116 | MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND AXLE |
4.0 Credits |
This course is an advanced study of manual transmissions and transaxles, including proper overhaul procedures for axles and manual transmissions and transaxles. (Corequisite: AUT 115)
| AUT 131 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a study of the individual systems and components that, when combined, form the entire automobile electrical system. The course includes starting and charging systems, ignition, engine, chassis and accessory systems as well as instruction in the proper use of electrical schematics. (Corequisites: AUT 132, AUT 133)
| AUT 132 | AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICITY |
4.0 Credits |
This course is a study of electricity as used in automotive applications. This course includes DC and AC principles and their various uses in the automobile. The relationship between Ohm's law and actual automotive circuits is demonstrated. (Corequisites: AUT 131, AUT 133)
| AUT 133 | ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a study of the theories of electricity, including magnetism, series and parallel circuits, Ohm's Law and an introduction to the use of various electrical test equipment. (Corequisites: AUT 131, AUT 132)
| AUT 141 | INTRODUCTION TO HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING |
4.0 Credits |
This course is a basic study of the principles of heat transfer and refrigeration in automotive technology. (Corequisite: AUT 241)
| AUT 145 | ENGINE PERFORMANCE |
3.0 Credits |
This course covers the diagnosis of various performance problems using the appropriate diagnostic equipment and diagnostic manuals. Logical thinking is also included in the course. (Corequisite: AUT 262)
| AUT 151 | AUTOMOTIVE TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a basic study of automotive transmission and transaxle service, including proper procedures for doing minor transmission and transaxle removal and replacement procedures. (Corequisite: AUT 153)
| AUT 153 | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSIS |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a basic study of powerflow charts and their use in diagnosing automatic transmissions, including the use of pressure testing in diagnosing automatic transmission concerns. Automatic transmission overhaul is included. (Corequisite: AUT 151)
| AUT 221 | SUSPENSION AND STEERING DIAGNOSIS |
3.0 Credits |
This course covers the diagnosis and repair of front and rear suspension using suspension diagnostic charts, shop manuals and alignment equipment. (Corequisites: AUT 112, AUT 222)
| AUT 222 | FOUR-WHEEL ALIGNMENT |
2.0 Credits |
This course is a review of alignment angles and adjusting procedures used in four-wheel alignment, including the use of four-wheel alignment equipment. (Corequisites: AUT 112, AUT 221)
| AUT 241 | AUTOMOTIVE AIR CONDITIONING |
4.0 Credits |
This course is a study in the principles of refrigeration, operation and testing procedures to determine the cause of malfunction, and servicing or repairing by approved methods. Emphasis is on special tools, equipment and safety procedures. (Prerequisite/Corequisite: AUT 141)
| AUT 245 | ADVANCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE |
5.0 Credits |
This course includes "hands-on" diagnostics, including an in-depth study and use of the oscilloscope in diagnosing engine performance problems. (Prerequisites/Corequisites: AUT 145, AUT 262)
| AUT 262 | ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR |
4.0 Credits |
This course is an advanced study of the proper diagnostic and repair procedures required on newer computerized automobiles, including scan tool and digital multimeter operation. (Corequisite: AUT 145)