Apr 19, 2024  
2012-2013 Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Listings


Key

✽ - Applies to CMC AA/AS degree

◆ - Colorado State Guaranteed Transfer Course

For more information see Degree & Certificate Descriptions & Requirements .

NOTE: Not all courses are offered at every campus each term.

 

Art ART

  
  • ✽ ART 165 - Sculpture I

    3.0 Credits
    Introduces the fundamentals of sculpture such as modeling, casting, carving, and the processes of assemblage.
    Prev. Course Codes: ART-224, ART-070, ARC-270SS
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ ART 166 - Raku

    3.0 Credits
    Studies the Japanese art of Raku pottery. Students may hand build or make wheel thrown pots and will be involved in the unique firing process.
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  •    ART 175 - Special Topics

    1.0 - 6.0 Credits
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue special topics of interest. The content of this course is designed on an as needed basis to provide current, up-to-date information.
    LECLB
  
  •    ART 178 - Art Seminar/Workshop

    1.0 - 3.0 Credits
    Provides students with an experiential learning experience. Provides condensed, intensive instruction from nationally and internationally recognized professional artists in fine arts. Explores advanced studies, including techniques and concepts, as they relate to one or more of the following: ceramics, painting, drawing, photogrpahy, film-making, sculpture, or other media. May be repeated for up to six credits.
    LECLB
  
  • ✽ ART 181 - Oil Painting

    1.0 Credits
    This course will cover fundamental techniques of oil painting. Skill building in color matching from life will be emphasized.
    Prev. Course Codes: ART-032A, ART-270OP
    LECLB 22.5 Clock hours
  
  • ◆ ART 207 - Art History - 1900 to Present

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Provides students with the knowledge base to understand the visual arts as related to Modern and Contemporary visual art. Surveys world art of the twentieth century, including Modernism to Post-Modernism.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ ART 208 - Culture Studies

    3.0 Credits
    Studies the arts and history of a particular culture at the location of that culture. Students view the arts and architecture of the culture in the historical and spatial contexts for which they were designed and in galleries and museums.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ ART 209 - Studio Art

    3.0 Credits
    Designed for advanced students interested in further exploring an art discipline to develop a more comprehensive portfolio.
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ ART 210 - Marketing for Visual Arts

    3.0 Credits
    Provides students with the framework, tools, and professional materials necessary for the practicing visual artist. Guidelines for writing proposals, artist’s statements, and resumes are discussed and practiced. Explores theoretical and practical considerations related to portfolio presentation and exhibiting artwork through hands-on activities, readings, and discussion.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ ART 211 - Business of Visual Art

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Introduces students to the principles and practices involved in creating and operating arts organizations in the profit and not-for-profit art world.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ ART 217 - Fiber Design II

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: ART 117 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Continues instruction in fiber design (ART 117 , Fiber Design I).
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ ART 221 - Drawing II

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: ART 121 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Explores expressive drawing techniques with an emphasis on formal composition, color media, and content or thematic development.
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ ART 222 - Drawing III

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: ART 121  or ART 221 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Offers a continued study of expressive drawing techniques and development of individual style, with an emphasis on composition and technique variation.
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ ART 224 - Watercolor II

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: ART 124 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Continues the study of watercolor techniques, emphasizing original compositions and experimentation with materials. Color theory is included.
    Prev. Course Codes: ART-232, ART-227, ART-272
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ ART 228 - Advanced Figure Drawing

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: ART 128 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Provides continuing study of the various methods of drawing the human figure, with emphasis on the description of form and individual style.
    Prev. Course Codes: ART-271, ART-125, ART-164
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ ART 229 - Printmaking II

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: ART 129 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Introduces more advanced techniques and skills of printmaking as a fine art media. Instruction includes an understanding of visual concepts as they relate to prints. May include introduction to relief, intaglio, lithography, and screen printing techniques.
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ ART 242 - Alternative Processes

    3.0 Credits
    Explores several non-silver photographic processes including the Platinotype, Cyanotype, and Van Dyke Brown printing techniques. Production of enlarged negatives from 35 mm negatives and transparencies as required for contact printing for these processes.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ ART 251 - Painting II

    3.0 Credits
    This course further explores techniques, materials and concepts used in opaque painting processes in oil or acrylic painting, with emphasis on composition and content development.
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ ART 252 - Painting III

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: ART 251 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Provides continued exploration of techniques, materials, and concepts used in opaque painting processes in oil or acrylic painting, with emphasis on composition and content development.
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ ART 261 - Ceramics II

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: ART 161 ; Minimum grade C-.
    A continuation of ART 161 , this course emphasizes skill, technique, and form.
    Prev. Course Codes: ART-142, ART-192
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ ART 262 - Ceramics III

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: ART 261 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Encourages students to develop an individual style of wheel-thrown and hand-built ceramic forms with continuing involvement in surface treatment.
    Prev. Course Codes: ART-262, ART-261, ART-143, ART-193
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ ART 263 - Ceramics IV

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: ART 262 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Continues advanced work with emphasis on various clay bodies, unique glazes and engobes, and combining different textures and shapes, and development of personal form.
    LEC 22.5 Clock hours LAB 45 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ ART 265 - Sculpture II

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: ART 165 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Develops an understanding and focus on manipulation of three dimensional form, with greater concentration on individual creativity and style.
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  •    ART 275 - Special Topics

    1.0 - 6.0 Credits
    Provides student with a vehicle to pursue special topics of interest. The content of this course is designed on an as needed basis to provide current, up-to-date information.
    Prev. Course Codes: ART-043, ART-270HF
    LECLB
  
  • ✽ ART 280 - Internship

    1.0 - 6.0 Credits
    Provides the opportunity for students to gain supervised occupational experience in any of the disciplines involving the visual arts, including, but not limited to, gallery or museum administration and graphic design. Instruction is coordinated by the on-site supervisor and instructor and is totally based on the student’s occupational experience plan.
    COOP
  
  • ✽ ART 286 - Independent Study

    1.0 - 6.0 Credits
    Provides the opportunity for students to undertake special project(s) or research in any of the disciplines involving the visual arts, including, but not limited to, gallery or museum administration, art history, graphic design, or other studio work. Instruction is provided by the instructor, and is based on the student’s independent study agreement.
    LECLB
  
  • ✽ ART 287 - Internship

    1.0 - 6.0 Credits
    Provides the opportunity for students to gain supervised occupational experience in any of the disciplines involving the visual arts, including, but not limited to, gallery or museum administration and graphic design. Instruction is totally based on the student’s occupational experience plan.
    COOP

Astronomy AST

  
  • ◆ AST 101 - Astronomy I

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Focuses on the history of astronomy, the tools of the astronomer, and the contents of the solar system, including the planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and meteoroids. Incorporates laboratory experience.
    LEC 45 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours
  
  • ◆ AST 102 - Astronomy II

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: AST 101 ; Minimum grade C-;
    Emphasizes the structure and life cycle of the stars, the sun, galaxies, and the universe as a whole, including cosmology and relativity. Incorporates laboratory experience.
    LEC 45 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ AST 108 - Colorado Night Sky I

    1.0 Credits
    Develops an appreciation of and competence in observational astronomy with the naked eye or binoculars, including knowledge of the seasonal circumpolar constellations and of the location of interesting objects in those constellations. Emphasis is on deep sky observing, including various types of stars, nebula, clusters, and galaxies. Basic tools of the astronomer are also covered. The focus is on observation rather than theory.
    LECLB 22.5 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ AST 109 - Colorado Night Sky II

    1.0 Credits
    Develops an appreciation of and competence in observational astronomy with the naked eye or small telescope, including knowledge of the seasonal and circumpolar constellations. Emphasis is on observing solar system objects, including planets and moons, comets and asteroids, meteor showers, and the sun. Basic tools of telescope astronomy are also covered. The emphasis is observation rather than theory.
    LECLB 22.5 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ AST 110 - Colorado Night Sky III

    1.0 Credits
    Develops an appreciation of and competence in observational astronomy with the naked eye or small telescope. Introduces the use of images from major telescopes and spacecraft as a tool for experiencing the night sky. Special emphasis will be placed on the World Wide Telescope and what it has to offer. Rare observations such as supernovae, comets, and solar activity will also be covered. Advanced tools of telescope astronomy and astrophotography may also be discussed. Emphasis is on observaton rather than theory.
    LECLB 22.5 Clock hours

Automotive Service Technology ASE

  
  •    ASE 101 - Auto Shop Orientation

    2.0 Credits
    Provides students with safety instruction in the shop and on the automobile. Emphasis is placed on the proper use and care of test equipment, precision measuring and machining equipment, gaskets, adhesives, tubing, wiring, jacks, presses, and cleaning equipment and techniques.
    LEC 15 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours
  
  •    ASE 110 - Brakes I

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: ASE 101  ; Minimum grade C-.
    Covers basic operation of automotive braking systems. Includes operation, diagnosis, and basic repair of disc brakes, drum brakes, and basic hydraulic systems.
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  •    ASE 120 - Basic Automotive Electricity

    2.0 Credits
    Introduces automotive electricity and includes basic electrical theory, circuit designs, and wiring methods. Focuses on multi-meter usage and wiring diagrams.
    LECLB 45 Clock hours
  
  •    ASE 123 - Battery, Starting, & Charging

    2.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: ASE 101  ; Minimum grade C-.
    Covers the operation, testing, and servicing of automotive battery, starting, and charging systems. Includes voltage and amperage testing of starter and generator, load testing and maintenance of a battery, and starter and generator overhaul.
    LECLB 45 Clock hours
  
  •    ASE 130 - General Engine Diagnosis

    2.0 Credits
    Focuses on lecture and related laboratory experiences in the diagnosis and necessary corrective actions of automotive engine performance factors.
    LECLB 45 Clock hours
  
  •    ASE 132 - Ignition System Diagnosis and Repair

    2.0 Credits
    Focuses on lecture and related laboratory experiences in the diagnosis, service, adjustments, and repair of various automotive ignition systems.
    LECLB 45 Clock hours
  
  •    ASE 140 - Steering & Suspension I

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: ASE 101  ; Minimum grade C-.
    Focuses on lecture and related experiences in the diagnosis and service of suspensions and steering systems and their components.
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  •    ASE 161 - Engine Repair & Rebuild

    5.0 Credits
    Focuses on lecture and laboratory experiences in the disassembly, diagnosis, and reassembly of the automotive engine. Topics include the diagnostic and repair procedures for the engine block and head assemblies.
    LECLB 112.5 Clock hours
  
  •    ASE 175 - Special Topics

    1.0 - 6.0 Credits
    Exploration of current topics, issues, and activities related to one or more aspects of the named discipline.
    LECLB
  
  •    ASE 210 - Brakes II

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: ASE 110 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Covers the operation and theory of the modern automotive braking systems. Includes operation, diagnosis, service, and repair of the anti lock braking systems, power assist units, and machine operations of today’s automobile.
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  •    ASE 220 - Specialized Electronics Training

    2.0 Credits
    Provides a systematic approach to automotive electrical systems. Builds from the basic electrical principles and concepts through semiconductors and microprocessors. Features on-bench exercises. Students practice diagnostic procedures that have applications to present and future automotive electronics and electrical systems.
    LECLB 45 Clock hours
  
  •    ASE 221 - Automotive/Diesel Body Electrical

    4.0 Credits
    Provides a comprehensive study of the theory, operation, diagnosis, and repair of vehicle accessories.
    LECLB 90 Clock hours
  
  •    ASE 231 - Automotive/Diesel Computers

    2.0 Credits
    Focuses on lecture and laboratory experiences in the inspection and testing of typical computerized engine control systems.
    LECLB 45 Clock hours
  
  •    ASE 240 - Suspension & Steering II

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: ASE 140 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Emphasizes lecture and related experiences in the diagnosis and service of electronic suspensions and steering systems and their components.
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  •    ASE 265 - Heating & Air Conditioning

    5.0 Credits
    Emphasizes lecture and related laboratory experiences in the diagnosis and service of automotive heating and air conditioning systems and their components.
    LECLB 112.5 Clock hours

Aviation Technology AVT

  
  •    AVT 101 - Private Pilot Ground School

    4.0 Credits
    Prepares student for the Private Pilot Airplane, Single Engine, Land FAA Knowledge Exam.
    Prev. Course Codes: AVN-110, AVN-011, AVN-111
    LEC 60 Clock hours

Biology BIO

  
  • ◆ BIO 105 - Science of Biology

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Examines the basis of biology in the modern world and surveys the current knowledge and conceptual framework of the discipline. Explores biology as a science, a process of gaining new knowledge, and the impact of biological science on society. Includes laboratory experience. Designed for non-science majors.
    LEC 45 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours
  
  •    BIO 106 - Basic Anatomy & Physiology

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Focuses on basic knowledge of body structures and function, and provides a foundation for understanding deviations from normal and disease conditions. This course is designed for individuals interested in health care and is directly applicable to the Medical Assistant program.
    LEC 45 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours
  
  • ◆ BIO 111 - General College Biology With Lab

    5.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Examines the fundamental molecular, cellular, and genetic principles characterizing plants and animals. Includes cell structure and function, and the metabolic processes of respiration and photosynthesis, as well as cell reproduction and basic concepts of heredity. The course includes laboratory experience.
    LEC 60 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours
  
  • ◆ BIO 112 - General College Biology II With Lab

    5.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: BIO 111 ; Minimum grade C-.
    A continuation of Biology I. Includes ecology, evolution, classification, structure, and function in plants and animals. This course includes laboratory experience.
    Prev. Course Codes: BIO-152, BIO-152L
    LEC 60 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ BIO 115 - Human Genetics

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Focuses on a study of the inheritance of human traits. It is a non-mathematical study for the non-science major. Includes Mendelian, non-Mendelian, sex-linked, blood type traits, inherited diseases, and ethics.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  • ◆ BIO 116 - Introduction to Human Disease

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: BIO 106  ; Minimum grade C-.
    The course will incorporate focused analysis of the causes and mechanics of human illness and death which will be presented for each of the major human body systems. Selected diseases will be studied in greater detail including etiology, pathogenesis, epidemiology, sociology, and therapy.
    LEC 45
  
  • ✽ BIO 120 - Introduction to Natural History

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    The natural forces of change and environmental evolution will be studied in relation to current global and local ecology. Geology, weather, soil, ecological principles, life histories, and identification of representative flora and fauna are included.
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ BIO 144 - Natural History of the Desert

    2.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Examines the natural history of the deserts of North America. Students will survey local organisms including: mammals, birds, reptiles, shrubs, flowers, and succulent plants.
    Prev. Course Codes: BIO-270NH
    LECLB 45 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ BIO 148 - Basic Ecology

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Studies the interrelationships between organisms and their environment. Includes population dynamics and the diversity of ecosystems. Laboratory includes field experience.
    LEC 45 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours
  
  •    BIO 156 - Aquatic Entomology

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    This course focuses on the classification and identification of a variety of aquatic insects. Students will be introduced to the insect life cycle and environmental habitat of selected major family groups. Other aquatic organisms that are important food sources for trout such as crustacians, macroinvertebrates, and arachnids will be covered.
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  •    BIO 175 - Special Topics

    1.0 - 6.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue special topics of interest. The content of this course is designed on an as needed basis to provide current, up-to-date information.
    LEC
  
  • ◆ BIO 201 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Take BIO 111 ; Minimum grade C-;
    Focuses on an integrated study of the human body, including the histology, anatomy, and physiology of each system. Examines molecular, cellular, and tissue levels of organization plus integuments, skeletal, articulations, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems. Includes a mandatory hands-on laboratory experience covering experimentation, microscopy, observations, and dissection. This is the first semester of a two- semester sequence.
    Prev. Course Codes: BIO-211, BIO-255
    LEC 45 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours
  
  • ◆ BIO 202 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: BIO 201 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Focuses on the integrated study of the human body and the histology, anatomy, and physiology of the following systems and topics: cardiovascular, hematology, lymphatic and immune, urinary, fluid and electrolyte control, digestive, nutrition, respiratory, reproductive, and development. Includes a mandatory hands-on laboratory experience involving experimentation, microscopy, observations, and dissection. This is the second semester of a two-semester sequence.
    Prev. Course Codes: BIO-212, BIO-256
    LEC 45 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours
  
  • ◆ BIO 204 - Microbiology

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: BIO 111 . Veterinary Technology students may take BIO-230 to meet this pre-requisite. Minimum grade C-.
    Examines microorganisms with an emphasis on their structure, development, physiology, classification, and identification. The laboratory experience includes culturing, identifying, and controlling microorganisms with an emphasis on their role in infectious disease.
    Prev. Course Codes: BIO-205, BIO-281, BIO-281L
    LEC 45 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ BIO 216 - Human Pathophysiology

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: BIO 202 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Focuses on the alterations in physiological, cellular, and biochemical processes, the associated homeostatic responses, and the manifestations of disease. Prior knowledge of cellular biology, anatomy, and physiology is essential for the study of pathophysiology.
    Prev. Course Codes: BIO-230, BIO-274
    LEC 60 Clock hours
  
  • ◆ BIO 221 - Botany

    5.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: BIO 112 ; Minimum grade C-.
    This course is designed for biology majors. It is a study of non-vascular and vascular plants. It emphasizes photosynthetic pathways, form and function, reproduction, physiology, genetics, diversity, evolution, and ecology. This course requires mandatory hands-on laboratory and field experience.
    LEC 60 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ BIO 222 - General College Ecology

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: BIO 111 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Studies the interrelationships between organisms and their environment. Covers composition and function of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, population biology, pollution, and the effects of man on ecosystems. Includes laboratory and field experiences.
    Prev. Course Codes: BIO-227
    LEC 45 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ BIO 223 - Biodiversity & Conservation

    4.0 Credits
    This course provides a positive solutions-based” interdisciplinary approach to biodiversity and conservation. Areas of focus are selected from topics including history of life, evolution of biodiversity, patterns of distribution and abundance. More topics: primary ecosystems, cultural survival, conservation philosophy, innovations in nature, medical botany, sustainable agriculture, biomimicry, keystone species, hotspots, ecological triage, sustainable tourism, emergent intelligence eduction, biological consequences of world views, natural ecosystem management, theory of island biogeography, nature reserve design, new technologies, careers in conservation and restoration of our world’s ecosystems. Requires instructor approval.”
    LEC 45 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ BIO 230 - Animal Anatomy & Physiology I With Lab

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    By studying the body’s structure as a series of interrelated systems, the student will develop a basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Topics include the cell; tissues; integumental, muscular, and skeletal systems. Through laboratory dissection the student will reinforce the knowledge of the lecture portion of the course. This is a lecture course with a hands-on laboratory. Emphasis will be placed on animal anatomy and physiology.
    Prev. Course Codes: BIO-211, BIO-214, VET-011A, AHT-111A, AHT-111
    LEC 45 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ BIO 232 - Animal Anatomy & Physiology II With Lab

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: BIO 230 ; Minimum grade C-.
    This course continues the study of anatomy and physiology presented in BIO-230. Topics include digestive, reproductive, respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, endocrine, and nervous systems. Through laboratory dissection the student will reinforce the knowledge of anatomy learned in the lecture portion of the course. Emphasis will be placed on animal anatomy and physiology.
    Prev. Course Codes: BIO-214, BIO-215, VET-012A, AHT-112A, AHT-112
    LEC 45 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours
  
  •    BIO 275 - Special Topics

    1.0 - 6.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: BIO 111 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue special topics of interest. The content of this course is designed on an as needed basis to provide current, up-to-date information.
    LEC
  
  • ✽ BIO 281 - Internship

    0.0 - 12.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework with practical work experience related to their educational program. Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of the instructor.
    COOP

Business BUS

  
  •    BUS 102 - Entrepreneurial Operations

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Covers the major aspects of small business management to enable the entrepreneur to successfully begin his own business. This course provides the basic concepts of marketing, principles of management, and finance needed to manage a small business. Further, it develops the business plan and suggests methods of obtaining the financing required to launch the business.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ BUS 115 - Introduction to Business

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Focuses on the operation of the American business system. Covers fundamentals of the economy, careers and opportunities, marketing, management, production, government regulations, tools of business, and social responsibilities.
    Prev. Course Codes: BUS-101, BUS-151
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    BUS 120 - Introduction to E-Commerce

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Provides an introduction to electronic commerce - the business trend of the future. Covers definitions of e-commerce, technology and software requirements, security issues, electronic payment, and marketing strategies. Focuses on what to expect when creating a dot com as well as the business-to-business use of e-commerce.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    BUS 175 - Special Topics

    0.5 - 6.0 Credits
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue special topics of interest in business. The content of this course is designed on an as-needed basis to provide current, up-to-date information.
    LEC
  
  • ✽ BUS 203 - Introduction to International Business

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Provides the student with an understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of international business. Course will cover the development of international business; theories and methods of international trade; financing mechanisms and terms used in export documentation and export finance; the effects of economics, political and cultural environment on international business and trade; impact of geography in business transactions; legal aspects of international business; and developing an effective international marketing strategy.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    BUS 204 - Introduction to E-Business

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Introduces the use of technology in all aspects of a business. Explores the use of technology for customer relations management, accounting and financial applications, purchasing and production tools, sales and marketing functions, and human resources management. Examines use of the Internet, world-wide-web and sophisticated multi-function software tools. Students gain a heightened awareness of emerging technologies and trends in e-business.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ BUS 216 - Legal Environment of Business

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Emphasizes public law, regulation of business, ethical considerations, and various relationships existing within society, government, and business. Specific attention is devoted to economic regulation, social regulation, regulation and laws impacting labor management issues, and environmental concerns. Students develop an understanding of the role of law in social, political, and economic change.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ BUS 217 - Business Communication & Report Writing

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: ENG 121 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Emphasizes effective business writing and covers letters, memoranda, reports, application letters, and resumes. Includes the fundamentals of business communication and an introduction to international communication.
    Prev. Course Codes: ENG-123
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ BUS 221 - Business Law I

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Introduces business law and covers the foundations of the legal system, contract, propery, and cyber law.
    LEC 45
  
  • ✽ BUS 226 - Business Statistics

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MAT 099  ; Minimum grade C-.
    Focuses on statistical study, descriptive statistics, probability, binominal distribution, index numbers, time series, decision theory, confidence intervals, linear regression, and correlation. Intended for the business major.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    BUS 241 - Cultural Diversity in Business

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Covers the business person’s guide to cultural, travel, and information resource needs in the international arena. Specifics in negotiation, communications (verbal and non-verbal), networking, and understanding what individual countries’ needs are as far as business culture.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    BUS 275 - Special Topics

    1.0 - 6.0 Credits
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue special topics of interest in business. The content of this course is designed on an as-need basis to provide current, up-to-date information.
    LEC
  
  •    BUS 294 - Service Learning

    0.5 - 6.0 Credits
    Allows the student to provide a service to the community utilizing knowledge and skills acquired from a course in which the student is curently enrolled or has previously taken at the student`s respective college.
    LEC 15 per credit

Business Information Systems BIS

  
  •    BIS 324 - Advanced Computer Applications for Business

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MAT 121 , ACC 121 , and ENG 121 ; Minimum grade C-.
    The course focuses on software applications that are used in business decision making including MS Office, Open Office, Google Docs, and ERP systems. Applies software applications to current and new processes within a company and across a value chain of partners and customers. Involves team projects, case studies, lectures, and research to solve real-world business problems.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    BIS 334 - Management Systems

    3.0 Credits
    Co-requisites MAN 328 
    Prerequisites: BIS 324  ; Minimum grade C-. MAN 328  must be taken concurrently if not previously completed with a grade of C- or better.
    Introduces students to the many facets of managing information systems including the behavioral, organizational, operational, and technical aspects of information systems. Explores executive information systems, management information systems, decision support systems, ERP systems, expert systems, and teleprocessing systems. Examines the use of information technology including hardware, software, telecommunications, and networks as the backbone of producing orgianizational content.
    LEC 45

Business Technology Education BTE

  
  •    BTE 100 - Computer Keyboarding

    1.0 Credits
    Designed for students who have minimal or no keyboarding skills. Introduces the touch method of keyboarding, as well as the basic operation and functions of the equipment. Emphasizes learning the alphanumeric keyboard, proper technique, and speed control.
    Prev. Course Codes: CIS-103, CIS-105, CIS-010, CSC-010, CSC-110, CSC-247KS
    LECLB 22.5 Clock hours
  
  •    BTE 166 - Business Editing Skills

    3.0 Credits
    Provides proofreading techniques and reviews spelling, punctuation, grammar, and word processing formats on various types of business documents and worksheets.
    LEC 45 Clock hours

Carpentry CAR

  
  •    CAR 100 - Introduction to Carpentry

    1.0 Credits
    Provides a basic introduction to construction work for all crafts. This course specifically applies to construction sites.
    LEC 15
  
  •    CAR 101 - Basic Safety

    1.0 Credits
    An overview of safety concerns and procedures in the construction field.
    LEC 15
  
  •    CAR 120 - General Construction Framing

    1.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: CAR 101  ; Minimum grade C-.
    Instructs students in basic framing methods and materials utilizing a hands-on framing lab. Covers floor, wall, and roof framing.
    LAB 30
  
  •    CAR 121 - Floor Framing

    1.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: CAR 101  ; Minimum grade C-.
    Covers framing basics as well as the procedures for laying out and constructing a wood floor using common lumber as well as engineered building materials.
    LECLB 22.5
  
  •    CAR 122 - Wall Framing

    1.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: CAR 101  ; Minimum grade C-.
    Focuses on the procedures for laying out and framing walls and ceilings, including roughing-in door and window openings, construction corners and partition Ts, bracing walls and ceilings, and applying sheathing.
    LECLB 22.5
  
  •    CAR 123 - Roof Framing

    1.0 Credits
    Describes the various kinds of roofs and contains instructions for laying out rafters for gable roofs, hip roofs and valley intersections. Coverage includes both stick-built and truss-built roofs.
    LECLB 22.5
  
  •    CAR 125 - Roofing Materials & Methods

    1.0 Credits
    Covers application techniques and estimation of asphalt and wood roofing products and accessories including gutters and flashing.
    LECLB 22.5 Clock hours
  
  •    CAR 130 - Windows & Exterior Doors

    1.0 Credits
    Describes the various types of windows, skylights, and exterior doors and provides instructions for installing them. Includes instructions for installing weather-stripping and locksets.
    LECLB 22.5 Clock hours
  
  •    CAR 131 - Exterior Trim

    1.0 Credits
    Teaches cornice and rake construction; corner, window and door trim; installation of soffit, frieze, fascia, and similar trim items; and includes estimation and proper selection.
    LECLB 22.5 Clock hours
  
  •    CAR 150 - Interior Trim - General

    1.0 Credits
    Covers material choices and installation techniques of various interior trim including interior doors, baseboard, and casement. Includes an overview of additional interior trim choices.
    LECLB 22.5 Clock hours
  
  •    CAR 165 - Shop Carpentry

    4.0 Credits
    Focuses on the non-site, shop carpenter and includes jig and pattern making; stationary power tool maintenance and adjustment; machining of woods; and techniques unique to shops, cabinetmakers, and millworkers.
    LECLB 90 Clock hours
  
  •    CAR 170 - Clinical: Construction Lab I

    4.0 Credits
    Continues to build upon the principles that are expected to be understood by students in the construction discipline.
    LAB 120 Clock hours
  
  •    CAR 175 - Special Topics

    1.0 - 6.0 Credits
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.
    LECLB
 

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