# Oakton College — full catalog > Generated 2026-06-21T15:51:04.445Z from a crawl of oakton.edu. 1387 records (140 programs · 1247 courses · 0 resource pages). # Biology Pre-major for Associate in Science **Degree** Department Co-Chair: Stephanie Blumer, 847.376.7424, biologychair@oakton.edu Department Co-Chair: Nicole Perry, 847.376.7086, biologychair@oakton.edu ## Courses - ANT 102 — Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology - ART 114 — Art History: Art of the Non-Western World - BIO 104 — Human Genetics - BIO 105 — Human Genetics - BIO 106 — Introduction to Environmental Science - BIO 107 — Ecological Restoration - BIO 109 — Plants and Society - BIO 110 — Sex, Gender and Health - BIO 112 — Essentials of Nutrition - BIO 121 — General College Biology I - BIO 122 — General College Biology II - BIO 231 — Human Anatomy and Physiology I - BIO 232 — Human Anatomy and Physiology II - BIO 240 — Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Laboratory Research - BIO 251 — Microbiology - CHM 121 — General College Chemistry I - CHM 122 — General College Chemistry II - CHM 207 — Elementary Organic Chemistry - CHM 221 — Organic Chemistry I - CHM 222 — Organic Chemistry II - CHM 223 — Organic Chemistry I - CHM 224 — Organic Chemistry II - CHM 240 — Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Laboratory Research - EGL 101 — Composition I - EGL 102 — Composition II - EGL 131 — Multicultural Literature in the U.S. - HUM 124 — African-American Culture and the Arts - HUM 131 — Introduction to Theater - HUM 142 — Women and Creativity - HUM 165 — Introduction to World Music - MAT 131 — Elementary Statistics - MAT 250 — Calculus I - MAT 251 — Calculus II - MUS 236 — Music Literature and History - PHL 205 — World Religions - PHY 131 — College Physics I - PHY 132 — College Physics II - PHY 221 — General Physics I - PHY 222 — General Physics II - PSC 101 — American Government - PSC 202 — International Relations - PSY 101 — Introduction to Psychology - PSY 120 — Human Development - SOC 101 — Introduction to Sociology - SOC 103 — Social Problems - SOC 230 — Sociology of Sex and Gender - SOC 232 — Sociology of Race and Ethnicity - SPE 103 — Effective Speech Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/baccalaureate-transfer-programs/associate-science/biology-pre-major-as/ --- # Computer Science Pre-major for Associate in Science **Degree** The following pre-major is recommended for students who are considering completing a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Computer Science after transferring to a four-year institution. It is designed for students who have not decided upon a specific four-year college or university. Once a transfer school is selected, students are strongly encouraged to consult the Office of Advising, Transitions, and Student Success and the transfer institution’s catalog to select courses that will meet both Oakton and transfer institution requirements. ## Courses - ANT 102 — Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology - ART 114 — Art History: Art of the Non-Western World - ATR 115 — Descriptive Astronomy - BIO 101 — Introduction to Life Science - BIO 103 — A Survey of Ecology - BIO 104 — Human Genetics - BIO 105 — Human Genetics - BIO 106 — Introduction to Environmental Science - BIO 109 — Plants and Society - BIO 116 — Microbe and Society - BIO 121 — General College Biology I - CHM 101 — Introductory Chemistry - CHM 105 — Elements of Chemistry - CHM 121 — General College Chemistry I - CSC 144 — Discrete Mathematics - CSC 155 — C++ Computer Science I - CSC 156 — Java Computer Science I - CSC 157 — Python Computer Science I - CSC 170 — Introduction to Numerical Methods - CSC 171 — C++ Programming for Engineers - CSC 173 — Java Programming for Engineers - CSC 174 — Python Programming for Engineers - CSC 180 — Introduction to Artificial Intelligence - CSC 204 — Computer Architecture and Organization - CSC 206 — Software Cybersecurity - CSC 208 — Introduction to Data Science - CSC 240 — C++ Data Structures - CSC 241 — Java Data Structures - CSC 242 — Python Data Structures - CSC 255 — Objects and Algorithms - EAS 105 — Introduction to Weather and Climate - EAS 121 — Physical Geography - EAS 125 — A Survey of Oceanography - EAS 205 — Environmental Geology - ECO 201 — Principles of Macroeconomics - ECO 202 — Principles of Microeconomics - EGL 101 — Composition I - EGL 102 — Composition II - EGL 117 — Introduction to Poetry - EGL 129 — Introduction to Literature - GEG 120 — World Regional Geography - HIS 140 — History of Contemporary Non-Western Civilizations - HUM 121 — Western Culture and the Arts: Renaissance through the 20th Century - HUM 124 — African-American Culture and the Arts - HUM 127 — Introduction to Philosophy - HUM 140 — Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies - HUM 142 — Women and Creativity - HUM 210 — World Mythologies - MAT 250 — Calculus I - MAT 251 — Calculus II - MAT 252 — Calculus III - MAT 260 — Introduction to Linear Algebra - MAT 262 — Ordinary Differential Equations - MUS 236 — Music Literature and History - PHL 105 — Logic - PHL 106 — Ethics - PHL 205 — World Religions - PHY 131 — College Physics I - PHY 221 — General Physics I - PHY 222 — General Physics II - PSC 101 — American Government - PSC 202 — International Relations - SOC 101 — Introduction to Sociology - SPE 103 — Effective Speech - SSC 201 — Introduction to Global Studies Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/baccalaureate-transfer-programs/associate-science/computer-science-pre-major-as/ --- # Accounting Associate A.A.S. **Degree** This is a comprehensive program that encompasses financial accounting, accounting technology, managerial accounting, taxation, and business ethics. Additionally, students will complete 18 credit hours of general education courses. Graduates will be eligible for a variety of accounting jobs, including staff accounting, accounts payable, general ledger, payroll, or income tax preparation. ## Courses - ACC 153 — Principles of Financial Accounting - ACC 154 — Principles of Managerial Accounting - ACC 170 — Payroll Tax Accounting - ACC 180 — Accounting with Microsoft Excel - ACC 183 — QuickBooks Online Certified User Preparation - ACC 188 — Cloud Accounting - ACC 241 — Intermediate Accounting I - ACC 244 — Income Tax Accounting - ACC 251 — QuickBooks Comprehensive - ACC 255 — Careers in Accounting - ACC 280 — Data Analytics for Accounting - BUS 101 — Introduction to Business - BUS 107 — Applied Business Ethics - BUS 221 — Business Law I - ECO 201 — Principles of Macroeconomics - ECO 202 — Principles of Microeconomics - EGL 101 — Composition I - EGL 102 — Composition II - EGL 111 — Introduction to Business and Technical Writing - EGL 212 — Technical Writing Applications - MAT 111 — Business and Consumer Mathematics - MAT 140 — College Algebra - MAT 143 — Finite Mathematics - MAT 180 — Calculus for Business and Social Science - MGT 118 — Effective Management Communications - MGT 276 — Corporate Social Responsibility and Decision Making - SPE 103 — Effective Speech Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/accounting-associate/accounting-aas/ --- # Accounting Associate Certificate **Degree** This is a comprehensive program that encompasses financial accounting, accounting technology, managerial accounting, taxation, and business ethics. Graduates will be eligible for a variety of accounting jobs, including staff accounting, accounts payable, general ledger, payroll, or income tax preparation. ## Courses - ACC 153 — Principles of Financial Accounting - ACC 154 — Principles of Managerial Accounting - ACC 170 — Payroll Tax Accounting - ACC 180 — Accounting with Microsoft Excel - ACC 183 — QuickBooks Online Certified User Preparation - ACC 188 — Cloud Accounting - ACC 241 — Intermediate Accounting I - ACC 244 — Income Tax Accounting - ACC 251 — QuickBooks Comprehensive - ACC 255 — Careers in Accounting - ACC 280 — Data Analytics for Accounting - BUS 101 — Introduction to Business - BUS 107 — Applied Business Ethics - BUS 221 — Business Law I - MGT 118 — Effective Management Communications - MGT 276 — Corporate Social Responsibility and Decision Making Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/accounting-associate/accounting-associate-certificate/ --- # Accounting Technology Certificate **Certificate** This certificate provides extensive practice in general accounting procedures, including training in Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, cloud accounting systems, and data analytics. Graduates will be qualified for jobs in accounts payable, credit and collections, general ledger, payroll, or other staff accounting positions. ## Courses - ACC 153 — Principles of Financial Accounting - ACC 154 — Principles of Managerial Accounting - ACC 170 — Payroll Tax Accounting - ACC 180 — Accounting with Microsoft Excel - ACC 183 — QuickBooks Online Certified User Preparation - ACC 188 — Cloud Accounting - ACC 251 — QuickBooks Comprehensive - ACC 255 — Careers in Accounting - ACC 280 — Data Analytics for Accounting Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/accounting-associate/accounting-technology-certificate/ --- # Income Tax Preparation Certificate **Certificate** This program provides extensive practice in general accounting procedures and tax preparation, including training in Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, and Xero Accounting. Graduates will be eligible for jobs as tax accountants, as well as jobs in accounts payable, general ledger, and other staff accounting positions. Students will also be qualified to sit for the IRS Enrolled Agent Exam. ## Courses - ACC 153 — Principles of Financial Accounting - ACC 180 — Accounting with Microsoft Excel - ACC 188 — Cloud Accounting - ACC 244 — Income Tax Accounting - ACC 251 — QuickBooks Comprehensive - ACC 255 — Careers in Accounting - ACC 274 — Advanced Tax Accounting Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/accounting-associate/income-tax-preparation-certificate/ --- # Professional Accounting – CPA Preparation Certificate **Certificate** For students working toward the CPA examination, Oakton is accredited with the Illinois Board of Examiners. Exam candidates with a master’s degree in accounting that is recognized by the Board of Examiners are immediately qualified to sit for the exam. CPA exam candidates without a master’s degree in accounting must successfully complete 150 hours of college/university credit, including a bachelor’s degree in any field. Within those 150 hours, there are some specific requirements: ## Courses - ACC 153 — Principles of Financial Accounting - ACC 154 — Principles of Managerial Accounting - ACC 241 — Intermediate Accounting I - ACC 242 — Intermediate Accounting II - ACC 244 — Income Tax Accounting - ACC 255 — Careers in Accounting - ACC 260 — Auditing - ACC 266 — Advanced Accounting - ACC 274 — Advanced Tax Accounting - ACC 280 — Data Analytics for Accounting - BUS 107 — Applied Business Ethics - BUS 221 — Business Law I - BUS 222 — Business Law II - ECO 201 — Principles of Macroeconomics - ECO 202 — Principles of Microeconomics - MGT 118 — Effective Management Communications - MGT 276 — Corporate Social Responsibility and Decision Making Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/accounting-associate/professional-accounting-cpa-preparation-certificate/ --- # Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology A.A.S. **Degree** Note : Refer to IAI General Education Courses page for guidelines on General Education course selection. ## Courses - AHR 101 — Introduction to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration - AHR 102 — Heating - AHR 104 — Introduction to Electricity and Automatic Controls - AHR 105 — EPA Section 608 Certification - AHR 201 — Commercial Refrigeration Systems - AHR 202 — Air Conditioning II – Split System - AHR 203 — Residential Heating and Air Conditioning Load Calculations - AHR 208 — Advanced Automatic Controls - EGL 101 — Composition I - EGL 102 — Composition II - EGL 111 — Introduction to Business and Technical Writing - EGL 212 — Technical Writing Applications - FME 101 — Introduction to Facilities Management and Engineering - FME 107 — Blueprint Reading for Building Trades - FME 240 — Energy Management and DDC Controls - MAT 114 — Applied Mathematics I - MAT 116 — Applied Mathematics II - PHY 101 — Applied Physics - SPE 103 — Effective Speech Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/air-conditioning-heating-refrigeration-technology/air-conditioning-heating-refrigeration-technology-aas/ --- # Commercial Buildings Energy Systems Certificate **Certificate** Prior to pursuing this certificate, it is recommended that the student has completed EGL 101 and MAT 114 or has placed into these courses on the college’s placement tests. ## Courses - AHR 101 — Introduction to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration - AHR 104 — Introduction to Electricity and Automatic Controls - AHR 203 — Residential Heating and Air Conditioning Load Calculations - AHR 208 — Advanced Automatic Controls - AHR 212 — Indoor Air Quality - AHR 213 — Commercial HVAC Systems Applications - AHR 214 — Energy Audit, Analysis and Management - EGL 101 — Composition I - EGL 111 — Introduction to Business and Technical Writing - MAT 114 — Applied Mathematics I - MAT 116 — Applied Mathematics II Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/air-conditioning-heating-refrigeration-technology/commercial-buildings-energy-systems-certificate/ --- # EPA Section 608 Certificate **Certificate** This certificate provides instruction on the basic function of an air conditioner, including how to remove, store and recharge refrigerant. It also gives an overview of the HVAC industry, the necessary tools, career opportunities and expectations of technicians. The program includes a review of EPA Section 608 Certification exam, and concludes with students taking the exam at Oakton. ## Courses - AHR 101 — Introduction to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration - AHR 105 — EPA Section 608 Certification Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/air-conditioning-heating-refrigeration-technology/epa-section-608-certificate/ --- # Residential Comfort Control Certificate **Certificate** This certificate prepares students to install, evaluate performance, conduct energy analysis, and perform required services for residential heating and air conditioning equipment. Graduates can seek employment with HVAC contractors or in maintenance department of a larger facility. ## Courses - AHR 101 — Introduction to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration - AHR 102 — Heating - AHR 103 — Sheet Metal Layout and Fabrication - AHR 104 — Introduction to Electricity and Automatic Controls - AHR 105 — EPA Section 608 Certification - AHR 202 — Air Conditioning II – Split System - AHR 203 — Residential Heating and Air Conditioning Load Calculations - AHR 206 — Residential Hot Water Boilers and Hydronics Technology - AHR 208 — Advanced Automatic Controls Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/air-conditioning-heating-refrigeration-technology/residential-comfort-control-certificate/ --- # Residential Comfort Systems Installer Certificate **Certificate** This certificate prepares students to install, evaluate performance, conduct energy analysis, and perform required services for residential heating and air conditioning equipment. Graduates can seek employment with HVAC contractors or in maintenance department of a larger facility. ## Courses - AHR 101 — Introduction to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration - AHR 102 — Heating - AHR 103 — Sheet Metal Layout and Fabrication - AHR 104 — Introduction to Electricity and Automatic Controls - AHR 105 — EPA Section 608 Certification - AHR 202 — Air Conditioning II – Split System - AHR 208 — Advanced Automatic Controls Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/air-conditioning-heating-refrigeration-technology/residential-comfort-systems-installer-certificate/ --- # Stationary Engineer License Preparation Certificate **Certificate** Student will learn how low pressure and high pressure steam boilers work and the procedures for proper boiler operation. They will also learn feed water and water treatment. Students with the field experience required for the Stationary Engineer's License, can take the exam and become Certified Stationary Engineers. ## Courses - AHR 101 — Introduction to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration - AHR 104 — Introduction to Electricity and Automatic Controls - AHR 206 — Residential Hot Water Boilers and Hydronics Technology - AHR 215 — Steam Boiler Operations Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/air-conditioning-heating-refrigeration-technology/stationary-engineer-license-preparation-certificate/ --- # Automotive Electrical Systems Certificate **Certificate** This certificate exposes students to the principles and theory of automotive electrical systems and provides opportunities for students to demonstrate the detailed operation and services of batteries, starters, and alternators. Emphasis is placed on Ohm’s Law, diagnosis/repair of electrical systems and different types of communication networks. This certificate is for students seeking entry-level careers in automotive technology or for individuals seeking to learn additional automotive systems to advance their skills and career. This certificate can be completed in one semester. ## Courses - ATA 102 — Introduction To Automotive Technology - ATA 111 — Automotive Electrical Systems I - ATA 211 — Automotive Electrical Systems II Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/automotive-technology/automotive-electrical-systems-certificate/ --- # Automotive Engine Performance and Emissions Certificate **Certificate** This Certificate exposes students to the principles and theory of automotive ignition and fuel systems and provides opportunities for students to demonstrate the detailed operation and services of ignition and fuel delivery components. Emphasis is placed on diagnosis, analysis, repair, and test procedures. Examine faults of onboard computers and OBDII Emissions with the aid of advanced scan tools. This certificate is for students seeking entry-level careers in automotive technology or for individuals seeking to learn additional automotive systems to advance their skills and career. This certi… ## Courses - ATA 102 — Introduction To Automotive Technology - ATA 110 — Engine Performance And Fuel Systems - ATA 111 — Automotive Electrical Systems I - ATA 210 — Advanced Engine Performance Analysis Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/automotive-technology/automotive-engine-performance-emissions-certificate/ --- # Automotive Engines Certificate **Certificate** This certificate exposes students to the principles and theory of automotive engines and provide opportunities for students to demonstrate the detailed operation and servicing of engine components. Emphasis is placed on measurement of engine components, disassembly and assembly of the cylinder head and the engine block. This certificate is for students seeking entry-level careers in automotive technology or for individuals seeking to learn additional automotive systems to advance their skills and career. This certificate can be completed in one semester. ## Courses - ATA 102 — Introduction To Automotive Technology - ATA 204 — Basic Automotive Engines - ATA 205 — Advanced Automotive Engines Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/automotive-technology/automotive-engines-certificate/ --- # Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Certificate **Certificate** This Certificate exposes students to principles and theory of the heating air conditioning system and provides opportunities for students to demonstrate the detailed operation of such systems. Emphasis is placed on diagnosis, servicing, and replacement of refrigeration and components of both systems. This certificate is for students seeking entry-level careers in automotive technology or for individuals seeking to learn additional automotive systems to advance their skills and career. This certificate can be completed in one semester. ## Courses - ATA 102 — Introduction To Automotive Technology - ATA 111 — Automotive Electrical Systems I - ATA 207 — Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/automotive-technology/automotive-heating-air-conditioning-certificate/ --- # Automotive Technology A.A.S. **Degree** Note : Refer to IAI General Education Courses page for guidelines on General Education course selection. ## Courses - ATA 102 — Introduction To Automotive Technology - ATA 110 — Engine Performance And Fuel Systems - ATA 111 — Automotive Electrical Systems I - ATA 113 — Brake Systems - ATA 114 — Steering, Balancing, and Alignment - ATA 204 — Basic Automotive Engines - ATA 205 — Advanced Automotive Engines - ATA 206 — Clutches, Transmissions, and Differentials - ATA 207 — Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning - ATA 208 — Automatic Transmissions - ATA 210 — Advanced Engine Performance Analysis - ATA 211 — Automotive Electrical Systems II - EGL 101 — Composition I - EGL 102 — Composition II - EGL 111 — Introduction to Business and Technical Writing - EGL 212 — Technical Writing Applications - MAT 114 — Applied Mathematics I - MAT 125 — General Education Mathematics - MAT 131 — Elementary Statistics - PHY 101 — Applied Physics - SOC 101 — Introduction to Sociology - SOC 103 — Social Problems - SPE 103 — Effective Speech Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/automotive-technology/automotive-technology-aas/ --- # Automotive Technology Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - ATA 102 — Introduction To Automotive Technology - ATA 111 — Automotive Electrical Systems I - ATA 113 — Brake Systems - ATA 114 — Steering, Balancing, and Alignment - ATA 206 — Clutches, Transmissions, and Differentials - ATA 207 — Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning - ATA 211 — Automotive Electrical Systems II Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/automotive-technology/automotive-technology-certificate/ --- # Automotive Technology Powertrain Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - ATA 102 — Introduction To Automotive Technology - ATA 110 — Engine Performance And Fuel Systems - ATA 111 — Automotive Electrical Systems I - ATA 204 — Basic Automotive Engines - ATA 205 — Advanced Automotive Engines - ATA 206 — Clutches, Transmissions, and Differentials - ATA 208 — Automatic Transmissions - ATA 210 — Advanced Engine Performance Analysis Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/automotive-technology/automotive-technology-powertrain-certificate/ --- # Automotive Transmission and Powertrain Certificate **Certificate** This certificate exposes students to the operational principles and theory of automatic and manual transmissions and provides opportunities for students to demonstrate the detailed operation and services of hydraulics and internal components. Emphasis is placed on repair and troubleshooting of internal power flow, torque converter, clutch assembly, drive axle, and front/rear wheel drive transmissions. This certificate is for students seeking entry-level careers in automotive technology or for individuals seeking to learn additional automotive systems to advance their skills and career. This c… ## Courses - ATA 102 — Introduction To Automotive Technology - ATA 206 — Clutches, Transmissions, and Differentials - ATA 208 — Automatic Transmissions Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/automotive-technology/automotive-transmission-powertrain-certificate/ --- # Automotive Under Car Certificate **Certificate** This Certificate exposes students to the principles and theory of automotive under car systems and provides opportunities for students to demonstrate the detailed operation and services of brakes, steering, and suspension. Emphasis is placed on tire construction, diagnosing tire wear, mounting, balancing, repair of tire, and use of (TPMS) Tire Pressure Monitor Systems. This certificate is for students seeking entry-level careers in automotive technology or for individuals seeking to learn additional automotive systems to advance their skills and career. This certificate can be completed in on… ## Courses - ATA 102 — Introduction To Automotive Technology - ATA 111 — Automotive Electrical Systems I - ATA 113 — Brake Systems - ATA 114 — Steering, Balancing, and Alignment Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/automotive-technology/automotive-under-car-certificate/ --- # Applied Business Certificate **Certificate** This is a comprehensive certificate that encompasses business skills in the following areas: communications, accounting, mathematics, computer applications, management, marketing and human relations. Graduates will be qualified for entry level positions in businesses. ## Courses - ACC 153 — Principles of Financial Accounting - CAB 130 — Presentation Software Using PowerPoint - CAB 135 — Electronic Spreadsheeting Using Excel - CAB 165 — Adobe InDesign - CIS 103 — Computer Software and Concepts - EGL 101 — Composition I - EGL 111 — Introduction to Business and Technical Writing - MAT 111 — Business and Consumer Mathematics - MAT 131 — Elementary Statistics - MGT 101 — Fundamentals of Supervision - MGT 117 — Human Relations in the Workplace - MGT 118 — Effective Management Communications - MGT 121 — Principles of Management - MGT 205 — Organizational Behavior - MGT 210 — Business Etiquette - MGT 232 — Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace - MGT 251 — Practicum - MKT 131 — Principles of Marketing - MKT 151 — Customer Service - MKT 161 — Principles of Professional Selling - MKT 230 — Consumer Behavior - MKT 249 — Customer Relationship Management - PSY 101 — Introduction to Psychology - SPE 103 — Effective Speech - SPE 115 — Interpersonal Communication Across Cultures Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/business-professional-services/applied-business-certificate/ --- # Customer Service Certificate **Certificate** This Certificate provides skills and experiences graduates need for customer service careers across industries. In a single semester, students will learn the value of customer service within organizations and will be qualified for entry-level customer service positions. This certificate can be completed in one semester. ## Courses - CAB 106 — Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy Development - CIS 101 — Introduction to Computer Information Systems - MKT 151 — Customer Service - MKT 161 — Principles of Professional Selling - MKT 249 — Customer Relationship Management Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/business-professional-services/customer-service-certificate/ --- # Cannabis Cultivation Certificate **Certificate** This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in cannabis cultivation and craftgrow centers and to apply state laws and regulations to cultivate cannabis. Students will apply knowledge and skills regarding cannabis plant morphology and physiology as well as cultivation center operations to the cultivation of cannabis. To be employed at a cultivation center employees must be 21 years of age and meet the Department of Agriculture’s requirements to obtain a Cultivation Center Agent Card. ## Courses - CNB 101 — Introduction to Cannabis - CNB 102 — Cannabis and the Law - CNB 103 — Pharmacology and Medical Cannabis Use - CNB 105 — Dispensary Operations - CNB 106 — Cannabis Cultivation Operations - CNB 107 — Botany and Cultivation of Cannabis Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/cannabis-studies/cannabis-cultivation-certificate/ --- # Cannabis Dispensary and Patient Care Specialist Certificate **Certificate** The cannabis dispensary and patient care specialist provides cannabis patient education and assists with dispensary operations in alignment with state and federal laws that regulate cannabis distribution to clients. The Cannabis Dispensary and Patient Care Specialist Certificate prepares students to work in a licensed cannabis dispensary. Students will acquire skills to interact with and educate cannabis clients in a regulated environment and the foundational knowledge to pursue additional careers in the cannabis industry. Students seeking employment in this field must be 21 years or older an… ## Courses - CNB 101 — Introduction to Cannabis - CNB 102 — Cannabis and the Law - CNB 103 — Pharmacology and Medical Cannabis Use - CNB 104 — The Experience of Illness - CNB 105 — Dispensary Operations - PED 101 — First Aid Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/cannabis-studies/cannabis-dispensary-patient-care-specialist-certificate/ --- # Cannabis Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain Management Certificate **Certificate** This program prepares students for employment in the transportation, logistics and supply chain management for the cannabis industry. This program will prepare transporters to apply state laws and regulations to securely transport and track cannabis between business licenses. Students will also be eligible to apply for their security guard permanent employee registration card (PERC). To be employed as a cannabis transporter, employees must be 21 years of age, meet the requirements to obtain a Department of Agriculture identification card, and pass a federal fingerprint test. This certificate… ## Courses - CNB 101 — Introduction to Cannabis - CNB 102 — Cannabis and the Law - CNB 105 — Dispensary Operations - CNB 106 — Cannabis Cultivation Operations - LAE 275 — Security Guard Training - MGT 155 — Operations and Supply Chain Management - MGT 156 — Introduction to Transportation, Warehousing and Logistics Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/cannabis-studies/cannabis-transportation-logistics-supply-chain-management-certificate/ --- # Administrative Assistant Certificate **Certificate** This 18-credit hour certificate prepares students for positions as Administrative Assistants. Students acquire knowledge and strong skills in applications software, office procedures, human relation, and communications skills. In addition, the program emphasizes critical thinking and decision-making skills, which are identified by employers as important for successful employment. ## Courses - CAB 102 — Basic Keyboarding - CAB 106 — Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy Development - CAB 110 — Windows Fundamentals - CAB 125 — Word Processing Using Word - CAB 130 — Presentation Software Using PowerPoint - CAB 135 — Electronic Spreadsheeting Using Excel - CAB 155 — Introduction to Google Workspace - CAB 180 — Administrative Office Management and Professional Development - CAB 182 — Introduction to Business Telecommunications - CAB 184 — Business Communication Strategies Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-applications-business/administrative-assistant-certificate/ --- # Computer Applications for Business A.A.S. **Degree** The sophistication of the office systems technology field demands trained and competent personnel. The Computer Applications for Business A.A.S. offers the opportunity for this training for various careers, such as administrative assistants, office managers, directors of information support systems, office supervisors, trainers, marketing support representatives, desktop publishers, and office automation specialists. Students can choose to specialize in either Creative Software or Office Technology. ## Courses - BUS 101 — Introduction to Business - CAB 104 — Skill Building and Document Formatting - CAB 106 — Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy Development - CAB 110 — Windows Fundamentals - CAB 125 — Word Processing Using Word - CAB 130 — Presentation Software Using PowerPoint - CAB 132 — Adobe Acrobat PDF - CAB 135 — Electronic Spreadsheeting Using Excel - CAB 140 — Database Application Using Access - CAB 155 — Introduction to Google Workspace - CAB 160 — Desktop Publishing Concepts and Procedures - CAB 165 — Adobe InDesign - CAB 172 — Adobe Photoshop - CAB 175 — Adobe Illustrator - CAB 180 — Administrative Office Management and Professional Development - CAB 182 — Introduction to Business Telecommunications - CAB 184 — Business Communication Strategies - CAB 225 — Advanced Word Processing and Publishing - CAB 235 — Advanced Spreadsheeting Using Excel - CAB 251 — Computer Applications for Business Internship - CAB 281 — Advanced Techniques Using Creative Software - CIS 131 — Introduction to Web Development - CIS 152 — Web Development Tools - CIS 171 — Advanced Web Page Development - EGL 101 — Composition I - EGL 102 — Composition II - EGL 111 — Introduction to Business and Technical Writing - EGL 212 — Technical Writing Applications - HUM 210 — World Mythologies - MAT 111 — Business and Consumer Mathematics - MAT 125 — General Education Mathematics - MAT 131 — Elementary Statistics - MGT 101 — Fundamentals of Supervision - MKT 131 — Principles of Marketing - PHL 205 — World Religions - PHL 215 — Asian Philosophy - SOC 101 — Introduction to Sociology - SOC 103 — Social Problems - SPE 103 — Effective Speech - SSC 105 — Introduction to Ethnic Studies Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-applications-business/computer-applications-business-aas/ --- # Creative Software Advanced Specialist Certificate **Certificate** This 18-credit hour certificate is a continuation of the Creative Software Specialist certificate. It includes more in-depth concepts and procedures, marketing, and advanced class instruction. The certificate is designed to enhance students’ current employment positions and provide new employment opportunities. Completion of this certificate can lead students to obtaining positions in desktop publishing and graphic design. The certificate can also lead to employment in office and administrative support occupations. Moreover, courses in this certificate align with the skill sets needed to prep… ## Courses - CAB 110 — Windows Fundamentals - CAB 160 — Desktop Publishing Concepts and Procedures - CAB 165 — Adobe InDesign - CAB 172 — Adobe Photoshop - CAB 175 — Adobe Illustrator - CAB 281 — Advanced Techniques Using Creative Software - CIS 131 — Introduction to Web Development Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-applications-business/creative-software-advanced-specialist-certificate/ --- # Creative Software Specialist Certificate **Certificate** This 11-credit hour certificate is designed to prepare students for a career in the business industry where desktop publishing software (creative software) is used. The program equips students with desktop publishing skills used in a business environment. It emphasizes the creation of publication-ready documents, such as newsletters, brochures, magazines, books and other advertising and marketing materials of publication quality. Students explore and master the latest software tools, including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign. ## Courses - CAB 110 — Windows Fundamentals - CAB 160 — Desktop Publishing Concepts and Procedures - CAB 165 — Adobe InDesign - CAB 172 — Adobe Photoshop - CAB 175 — Adobe Illustrator Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-applications-business/creative-software-specialist-certificate/ --- # Creative Software User Certificate **Certificate** This 8-credit hour certificate prepares students for entry level desktop publishing positions and develops the skill set of those working in an office environment. While general office tasks can vary from one industry to another, there is a basic level of office skills common to all office positions. Adobe Creative Software skills add a competitive advantage to one’s employment opportunities. Completion of this certificate can lead students to obtaining positions in various areas of the desktop publishing and graphic design. The certificate can also help students obtain employment in the area… ## Courses - CAB 110 — Windows Fundamentals - CAB 160 — Desktop Publishing Concepts and Procedures - CAB 172 — Adobe Photoshop - CAB 175 — Adobe Illustrator Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-applications-business/creative-software-user-certificate/ --- # Microsoft Office Advanced Specialist Certificate **Certificate** This 14 credit-hour certificate prepares students for the use of advanced Microsoft Office software tools in a business office environment. The program emphasizes critical thinking and decision-making skills. Today, virtually all business jobs, at all levels, require an extensive use of Microsoft Office, including advanced features. This program will allow the student to gain experience with frequently used advanced features. ## Courses - CAB 110 — Windows Fundamentals - CAB 125 — Word Processing Using Word - CAB 130 — Presentation Software Using PowerPoint - CAB 135 — Electronic Spreadsheeting Using Excel - CAB 140 — Database Application Using Access - CAB 150 — Visio Fundamentals - CAB 235 — Advanced Spreadsheeting Using Excel Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-applications-business/microsoft-office-advanced-specialist-certificate/ --- # Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate **Certificate** This 10-credit hour certificate gives students in-depth knowledge and preparation for the business use of Microsoft Office programs. The program emphasizes critical thinking and decision-making skills. It is designed to enhance students’ knowledge and skills for current and future employment. Completion of this certificate can lead students to obtaining positions of Administrative Assistant, Data Analyst, Database Support, Financial Analyst, and other office support positions. Moreover, courses in this certificate align with the skill set needed to prepare for the Microsoft Office Certificati… ## Courses - CAB 110 — Windows Fundamentals - CAB 125 — Word Processing Using Word - CAB 130 — Presentation Software Using PowerPoint - CAB 135 — Electronic Spreadsheeting Using Excel - CAB 140 — Database Application Using Access Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-applications-business/microsoft-office-specialist-certificate/ --- # Microsoft Office User Certificate **Certificate** This 6-credit hour certificate gives students in-depth knowledge of the Microsoft Office application programs Word, Excel and Power Point, all productivity software programs. The certificate emphasizes critical thinking and decision-making skills. It is designed to enhance a student’s current employment position or upgrade knowledge and skill for successful employment. Completion of this certificate can lead students to obtaining entry level positions in general office administration, data analysis, and other office occupations. Moreover, courses in this certificate align with the skill sets… ## Courses - CAB 125 — Word Processing Using Word - CAB 130 — Presentation Software Using PowerPoint - CAB 135 — Electronic Spreadsheeting Using Excel Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-applications-business/microsoft-office-user-certificate/ --- # Office Assistant Certificate **Certificate** This 15-credit hour certificate is designed for students interested in office employment as well as for those who need to upgrade their knowledge of current office technology. The program emphasizes computer applications skills and basic office skills. Completion of this certificate can lead to entry level administrative support positions in any industry. Additionally, courses in this certificate align with the skill sets needed in preparing for Microsoft Office Certification. ## Courses - CAB 102 — Basic Keyboarding - CAB 104 — Skill Building and Document Formatting - CAB 106 — Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy Development - CAB 110 — Windows Fundamentals - CAB 125 — Word Processing Using Word - CAB 130 — Presentation Software Using PowerPoint - CAB 135 — Electronic Spreadsheeting Using Excel - CAB 150 — Visio Fundamentals - CAB 184 — Business Communication Strategies Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-applications-business/office-assistant-certificate/ --- # Operational Software Specialist Certificate **Certificate** This 12-credit hour certificate program prepares students for positions as either administrative or operational managers, or administrative or operational specialists across or within departments. In this program, students acquire strong skills in Information Technology, applications software and administrative planning. Professional certifications are available within industry. Courses, in this certificate, align with the skill sets needed in preparing for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert Certification and Adobe Certified Expert Certification. This Certificate can be completed in… ## Courses - CAB 125 — Word Processing Using Word - CAB 132 — Adobe Acrobat PDF - CAB 135 — Electronic Spreadsheeting Using Excel - CAB 140 — Database Application Using Access - CAB 150 — Visio Fundamentals - MGT 101 — Fundamentals of Supervision - MKT 131 — Principles of Marketing Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-applications-business/operational-software-specialist-certificate/ --- # Presentation Software Specialist Certificate **Certificate** This 13-credit hour certificate program prepares students for positions as presentation coordinators and presentation specialists across and within departments. Students acquire strong skills in Information Technology, presentation software and communications planning. Students will be prepared to support presentation needs across functional departments, learn to create speaker support and meeting support materials and communicate succinct information through text, imagery, and layout. Professional certifications are available within industry. Courses, in this certificate, align with the skil… ## Courses - CAB 110 — Windows Fundamentals - CAB 130 — Presentation Software Using PowerPoint - CAB 160 — Desktop Publishing Concepts and Procedures - CAB 175 — Adobe Illustrator - CAB 184 — Business Communication Strategies - MGT 101 — Fundamentals of Supervision - MKT 131 — Principles of Marketing Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-applications-business/presentation-software-specialist-certificate/ --- # Reporting System Software Specialist Certificate **Certificate** This 16-credit hour certificate program prepares students for positions as reporting managers and reporting specialists across and within departments. Students acquire strong skills in Information Technology, reporting software and communications planning. Students learn to create reports to provide summaries for analysis and to support decision making. Students will be prepared to support reporting needs across functional departments and learn to design, deploy and update reports. Professional certifications are available within industry. Courses, in this certificate, align with the skill se… ## Courses - CAB 110 — Windows Fundamentals - CAB 125 — Word Processing Using Word - CAB 132 — Adobe Acrobat PDF - CAB 135 — Electronic Spreadsheeting Using Excel - CAB 140 — Database Application Using Access - CAB 184 — Business Communication Strategies - MGT 101 — Fundamentals of Supervision - MKT 131 — Principles of Marketing Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-applications-business/reporting-system-software-specialist-certificate/ --- # Advanced Web Site Developer Certificate **Certificate** This advanced certificate program is technical in nature. Students gain a working knowledge of scripting and an object-oriented programming language along with Web server programming. ## Courses - CAB 130 — Presentation Software Using PowerPoint - CAB 135 — Electronic Spreadsheeting Using Excel - CAB 140 — Database Application Using Access - CIS 103 — Computer Software and Concepts - CIS 111 — Fundamentals of the Internet - CIS 131 — Introduction to Web Development - CIS 152 — Web Development Tools - CIS 171 — Advanced Web Page Development - CIS 180 — Introduction to Visual Basic .NET Programming - CIS 188 — Active Server Pages - CIS 211 — Java Programming - CIS 214 — Web Site Maintenance and Management - CIS 232 — Web Scripting - CIS 248 — Web Database Management - CSC 155 — C++ Computer Science I - CSC 156 — Java Computer Science I - CSC 157 — Python Computer Science I Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-information-systems/advanced-web-site-developer-certificate/ --- # Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Certificate **Certificate** This certificate provides students with the essential knowledge and skills in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies and their application in business and industry. Students will sharpen their skills in prompt engineering, study machine learning models, natural language processing and computer vision algorithms, and gain hands-on experience with popular programming languages, tools and platforms used in AI development. Graduates of this program will be prepared to develop intelligent systems that automate processes, enhance decision-making, and optimize operational efficien… ## Courses - CIS 102 — Job Search Principles and Tools - CIS 112 — AI Ethics - CIS 119 — Prompt Engineering - CIS 143 — Introduction to SQL - CIS 206 — Software Cybersecurity - CIS 212 — No Code Machine Learning - CIS 219 — Advanced Prompt Engineering - CIS 225 — Natural Language Processing - CIS 229 — Machine Learning Using Python - CIS 240 — Data Visualization Using Tableau - CIS 241 — Database Management - CIS 250 — Artificial Intelligence for Computer Vision - CIS 271 — AI for Business Solutions - CSC 157 — Python Computer Science I - CSC 180 — Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-information-systems/artificial-intelligence-machine-learning-certificate/ --- # Computer Technology Certificate **Certificate** This certificate allows students to determine which courses they need to take to meet their personal computer knowledge and computer skills goals. This certificate can be completed in one semester. ## Courses - CAB 110 — Windows Fundamentals - CIS 101 — Introduction to Computer Information Systems - CIS 103 — Computer Software and Concepts - CNS 105 — Networking Essentials - CNS 141 — Cisco Introduction to Networks - ELT 130 — PC Hardware and Maintenance Concepts - ELT 140 — PC Operating Systems and Professional Management Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-information-systems/computer-technology-certificate/ --- # Computer User Certificate **Certificate** This certificate is designed to develop an individual’s basic computer skills and Internet knowledge to manage a computer system. This certificate can be completed in one semester. ## Courses - CAB 110 — Windows Fundamentals - CAB 125 — Word Processing Using Word - CAB 130 — Presentation Software Using PowerPoint - CAB 135 — Electronic Spreadsheeting Using Excel - CAB 140 — Database Application Using Access - CAB 225 — Advanced Word Processing and Publishing - CAB 235 — Advanced Spreadsheeting Using Excel - CIS 101 — Introduction to Computer Information Systems - CIS 103 — Computer Software and Concepts - CIS 116 — Introduction to the MS-Windows Operating System - CIS 131 — Introduction to Web Development - CIS 180 — Introduction to Visual Basic .NET Programming - CIS 203 — Managing Information Systems Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-information-systems/computer-user-certificate/ --- # Computers and Information Systems A.A.S. **Degree** This degree prepares students to provide an entry-level support of computers and information systems in a business environment or to serve as a liaison between the IT department and other departments in the organization. Students will learn computer hardware, software, programming and networks. Special focus is placed on data and data analytics. ## Courses - ART 114 — Art History: Art of the Non-Western World - ART 259 — Introduction to Web Design - CAB 135 — Electronic Spreadsheeting Using Excel - CAB 150 — Visio Fundamentals - CAB 235 — Advanced Spreadsheeting Using Excel - CIS 101 — Introduction to Computer Information Systems - CIS 102 — Job Search Principles and Tools - CIS 131 — Introduction to Web Development - CIS 136 — Project Management Fundamentals Using Agile Principles - CIS 143 — Introduction to SQL - CIS 180 — Introduction to Visual Basic .NET Programming - CIS 201 — Information Systems for Business - CIS 203 — Managing Information Systems - CIS 208 — Visual Basic for Applications - CIS 211 — Java Programming - CIS 212 — No Code Machine Learning - CIS 227 — C# Programming - CIS 240 — Data Visualization Using Tableau - CIS 241 — Database Management - CIS 271 — AI for Business Solutions - CNS 105 — Networking Essentials - CNS 118 — Introduction to Linux - CSC 157 — Python Computer Science I - EGL 101 — Composition I - EGL 102 — Composition II - EGL 111 — Introduction to Business and Technical Writing - EGL 130 — Introduction to Global Literature - EGL 211 — Writing Digital Content - EGL 212 — Technical Writing Applications - ELT 130 — PC Hardware and Maintenance Concepts - HUM 161 — Global Cinema - HUM 165 — Introduction to World Music - HUM 210 — World Mythologies - HUM 220 — Asian Humanities - MAT 114 — Applied Mathematics I - PHL 205 — World Religions - PHL 215 — Asian Philosophy - SOC 101 — Introduction to Sociology - SOC 103 — Social Problems - SOC 104 — Sociology of Marriage and Family - SOC 230 — Sociology of Sex and Gender - SOC 232 — Sociology of Race and Ethnicity - SPE 103 — Effective Speech - SSC 105 — Introduction to Ethnic Studies Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-information-systems/computers-information-systems-aas/ --- # Data Analytics Certificate **Certificate** The certificate provides an introduction to a rapidly growing field of data analytics. It is intended for students and professionals who want to work confidently with data without diving into coding. Through interactive hands-on projects utilizing tools like Microsoft Excel, AI-powered analytics platforms and leading data visualization software, students will learn how to clean, visualize and interpret data to uncover patterns, enabling them to tackle real-world business challenges and drive data-informed decisions. Unlike data science programs that emphasizes coding, algorithms and statistic… ## Courses - CAB 135 — Electronic Spreadsheeting Using Excel - CAB 235 — Advanced Spreadsheeting Using Excel - CIS 102 — Job Search Principles and Tools - CIS 120 — Introduction to Data Analytics - CIS 240 — Data Visualization Using Tableau - CIS 271 — AI for Business Solutions Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-information-systems/data-analytics-certificate/ --- # Essential Applications of AI Certificate **Certificate** This certificate is designed to provide individuals with a solid foundation in the field of applied artificial intelligence (AI) while emphasizing a no-code approach. This certificate program equips students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to leverage AI tools and techniques for problem-solving, data-driven decision-making and ethical AI applications across diverse industries. ## Courses - CIS 102 — Job Search Principles and Tools - CIS 106 — Foundational AI - CIS 112 — AI Ethics - CIS 119 — Prompt Engineering - CIS 212 — No Code Machine Learning - CIS 240 — Data Visualization Using Tableau Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-information-systems/essential-applications-ai-certificate/ --- # General Programmer Certificate **Certificate** This certificate allows the student to select programming courses needed to attain their professional or personal computer programming goals. It is intended for the individual who has a strong computer background and would like a credential showing current programming knowledge. This certificate can be completed in one semester. ## Courses - CIS 171 — Advanced Web Page Development - CIS 180 — Introduction to Visual Basic .NET Programming - CIS 188 — Active Server Pages - CIS 208 — Visual Basic for Applications - CIS 209 — Database Programming for PCs - CIS 210 — Visual Basic .NET Programming for Files and Databases - CIS 211 — Java Programming - CIS 213 — Advanced Topics in Visual Basic .NET Programming - CIS 215 — Assembly Language For The Microcomputer - CIS 220 — Introduction to C Programming - CIS 222 — Java Programming Using Files and Databases - CIS 227 — C# Programming - CIS 231 — Advanced Java Programming - CIS 232 — Web Scripting - CIS 248 — Web Database Management - CIS 257 — Apps Programming for Apple Mobile Devices - CIS 258 — Apps Programming for Android Mobile Devices - CIS 267 — Advanced Apps Programming Using Apple Mobile Devices - CIS 268 — Advanced Apps Programming for Android Mobile Devices - CSC 240 — C++ Data Structures - CSC 241 — Java Data Structures - CSC 255 — Objects and Algorithms Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-information-systems/general-programmer-certificate/ --- # Internet and Computer Core (IC3) Certificate **Certificate** This certificate is designed to develop an individual’s basic computer skills and Internet knowledge to promote success in using a computer in day-to-day living (school, work, personal). Students will understand the basic concepts and terminology related to computer technology. This certificate can be completed in one semester. ## Courses - CIS 103 — Computer Software and Concepts - CIS 111 — Fundamentals of the Internet - CIS 116 — Introduction to the MS-Windows Operating System - CNS 105 — Networking Essentials - ELT 130 — PC Hardware and Maintenance Concepts Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-information-systems/internet-computer-core-ic3-certificate/ --- # Linux Certificate **Certificate** The Linux Certificate provides the baseline skills needed in real world Linux system administration. Upon completion of this certificate, students will be able to perform maintenance tasks using command line, install and configure a computer running Linux, and configure basic networking. ## Courses - CNS 118 — Introduction to Linux - CNS 121 — IT Certification Preparation - CNS 228 — Intermediate Linux I - CNS 238 — Intermediate Linux II Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-information-systems/linux-certificate/ --- # Management of Information Systems (MIS) Certificate **Certificate** This certificate prepares students to use computer technology for solving real-world business issues in information systems such as billing, payroll, financial transaction, scheduling, and customer service. ## Courses - CAB 135 — Electronic Spreadsheeting Using Excel - CAB 140 — Database Application Using Access - CIS 101 — Introduction to Computer Information Systems - CIS 103 — Computer Software and Concepts - CIS 116 — Introduction to the MS-Windows Operating System - CIS 131 — Introduction to Web Development - CIS 143 — Introduction to SQL - CIS 145 — Database Fundamentals I - CIS 171 — Advanced Web Page Development - CIS 180 — Introduction to Visual Basic .NET Programming - CIS 201 — Information Systems for Business - CIS 203 — Managing Information Systems - CIS 204 — Introduction to System Analysis and Design - CIS 205 — Documentation and Technical Writing - CIS 209 — Database Programming for PCs - CIS 210 — Visual Basic .NET Programming for Files and Databases - CIS 214 — Web Site Maintenance and Management - CIS 236 — Project Management - CIS 241 — Database Management - CIS 245 — Database Fundamentals II - CIS 248 — Web Database Management - CNS 105 — Networking Essentials - CSC 155 — C++ Computer Science I - CSC 156 — Java Computer Science I - CSC 157 — Python Computer Science I - MGT 118 — Effective Management Communications - MGT 236 — Project Management Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-information-systems/management-information-systems-mis-certificate/ --- # Microsoft Project Management Preparation Certificate **Certificate** This certificate prepares students to learn the processes of planning, organizing and managing resources to complete project goals, and how to manage and motivate the employees on the team. It prepares students for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam. This certificate can be completed in one semester. ## Courses - MGT 236 — Project Management - MGT 253 — Project Management Certification Preparation Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-information-systems/microsoft-project-management-preparation-certificate/ --- # Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) Certificate **Certificate** This certificate prepares the student to install, operate, troubleshoot, monitor and improve the performance of an Oracle database. The courses will help students prepare for Oracle Database Administrator certification. This certificate can be completed in one semester. ## Courses - CIS 143 — Introduction to SQL - CIS 145 — Database Fundamentals I - CIS 245 — Database Fundamentals II - CIS 247 — Performance Tuning Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-information-systems/oracle-database-administrator-dba-certificate/ --- # PC Support Specialist Certificate **Certificate** This certificate prepares students for entry-level PC and user support roles providing hardware and software assistance in business environments. Students gain hands-on experience with PC hardware, operating systems, peripherals and troubleshooting, along with support for business software and productivity tools. The curriculum includes CompTIA A+ certification preparation and emphasizes communication, customer-focused support, and exposure to data visualization and AI-enabled business applications commonly used in modern workplaces. ## Courses - CAB 110 — Windows Fundamentals - CAB 135 — Electronic Spreadsheeting Using Excel - CIS 101 — Introduction to Computer Information Systems - CIS 102 — Job Search Principles and Tools - CIS 103 — Computer Software and Concepts - CIS 136 — Project Management Fundamentals Using Agile Principles - CIS 201 — Information Systems for Business - CIS 203 — Managing Information Systems - CIS 240 — Data Visualization Using Tableau - CIS 271 — AI for Business Solutions - ELT 130 — PC Hardware and Maintenance Concepts - ELT 140 — PC Operating Systems and Professional Management - ELT 150 — A+ Certification Preparation Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-information-systems/pc-support-specialist-certificate/ --- # Software Developer A.A.S. **Degree** This degree prepares the student to become proficient in writing business-oriented computer programs and to develop skills in a wide range of topics, from foundational programming concepts to advanced application development. Students will gain proficiency in various programming languages, development tools and best practices, enabling them to build and maintain software applications that meet industry standards and demands. ## Courses - ART 114 — Art History: Art of the Non-Western World - CIS 101 — Introduction to Computer Information Systems - CIS 131 — Introduction to Web Development - CIS 136 — Project Management Fundamentals Using Agile Principles - CIS 143 — Introduction to SQL - CIS 171 — Advanced Web Page Development - CIS 188 — Active Server Pages - CIS 204 — Introduction to System Analysis and Design - CIS 205 — Documentation and Technical Writing - CIS 208 — Visual Basic for Applications - CIS 209 — Database Programming for PCs - CIS 210 — Visual Basic .NET Programming for Files and Databases - CIS 211 — Java Programming - CIS 213 — Advanced Topics in Visual Basic .NET Programming - CIS 214 — Web Site Maintenance and Management - CIS 222 — Java Programming Using Files and Databases - CIS 227 — C# Programming - CIS 231 — Advanced Java Programming - CIS 232 — Web Scripting - CIS 241 — Database Management - CIS 248 — Web Database Management - CIS 257 — Apps Programming for Apple Mobile Devices - CIS 258 — Apps Programming for Android Mobile Devices - CIS 267 — Advanced Apps Programming Using Apple Mobile Devices - CIS 268 — Advanced Apps Programming for Android Mobile Devices - CIS 270 — Automated Testing and Deployment - CSC 144 — Discrete Mathematics - CSC 155 — C++ Computer Science I - CSC 156 — Java Computer Science I - CSC 157 — Python Computer Science I - CSC 240 — C++ Data Structures - CSC 241 — Java Data Structures - CSC 242 — Python Data Structures - CSC 255 — Objects and Algorithms - EGL 101 — Composition I - EGL 102 — Composition II - EGL 111 — Introduction to Business and Technical Writing - EGL 130 — Introduction to Global Literature - EGL 211 — Writing Digital Content - EGL 212 — Technical Writing Applications - HUM 161 — Global Cinema - HUM 165 — Introduction to World Music - HUM 210 — World Mythologies - HUM 220 — Asian Humanities - MAT 140 — College Algebra - PHL 205 — World Religions - PHL 215 — Asian Philosophy - SOC 101 — Introduction to Sociology - SOC 103 — Social Problems - SOC 104 — Sociology of Marriage and Family - SOC 230 — Sociology of Sex and Gender - SOC 232 — Sociology of Race and Ethnicity - SPE 103 — Effective Speech - SSC 105 — Introduction to Ethnic Studies Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-information-systems/software-developer-aas/ --- # Software Developer Certificate **Certificate** This certificate provides a comprehensive and hands-on educational experience designed to equip aspiring developers with the essential skills, knowledge, and practical expertise required to thrive in the ever-evolving field of software development. ## Courses - CIS 101 — Introduction to Computer Information Systems - CIS 131 — Introduction to Web Development - CIS 136 — Project Management Fundamentals Using Agile Principles - CIS 143 — Introduction to SQL - CIS 171 — Advanced Web Page Development - CIS 188 — Active Server Pages - CIS 204 — Introduction to System Analysis and Design - CIS 205 — Documentation and Technical Writing - CIS 208 — Visual Basic for Applications - CIS 209 — Database Programming for PCs - CIS 210 — Visual Basic .NET Programming for Files and Databases - CIS 211 — Java Programming - CIS 213 — Advanced Topics in Visual Basic .NET Programming - CIS 214 — Web Site Maintenance and Management - CIS 222 — Java Programming Using Files and Databases - CIS 227 — C# Programming - CIS 231 — Advanced Java Programming - CIS 232 — Web Scripting - CIS 241 — Database Management - CIS 248 — Web Database Management - CIS 257 — Apps Programming for Apple Mobile Devices - CIS 258 — Apps Programming for Android Mobile Devices - CIS 267 — Advanced Apps Programming Using Apple Mobile Devices - CIS 268 — Advanced Apps Programming for Android Mobile Devices - CIS 270 — Automated Testing and Deployment - CSC 155 — C++ Computer Science I - CSC 156 — Java Computer Science I - CSC 157 — Python Computer Science I - CSC 240 — C++ Data Structures - CSC 241 — Java Data Structures - CSC 242 — Python Data Structures - CSC 255 — Objects and Algorithms Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-information-systems/software-developer-certificate/ --- # Web Site Support and Maintenance Certificate **Certificate** This certificate is best suited for managers or supervisors who need to have some programming skills or knowledge but whose primary responsibility is to manage the site and to keep the information current. ## Courses - ART 259 — Introduction to Web Design - ART 267 — Web Design Layout and Typography - ART 273 — Animation for the Web - CAB 140 — Database Application Using Access - CAB 172 — Adobe Photoshop - CIS 111 — Fundamentals of the Internet - CIS 131 — Introduction to Web Development - CIS 148 — Introduction to Database Driven Web Sites - CIS 152 — Web Development Tools - CIS 171 — Advanced Web Page Development - CIS 211 — Java Programming - CIS 214 — Web Site Maintenance and Management Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-information-systems/web-site-support-maintenance-certificate/ --- # Website Developer Certificate **Certificate** This certificate is designed for people with minimal or no web experience who want to learn how to develop basic websites. This certificate can be completed in one semester. ## Courses - ART 259 — Introduction to Web Design - CIS 131 — Introduction to Web Development - CIS 148 — Introduction to Database Driven Web Sites - CIS 152 — Web Development Tools - CIS 171 — Advanced Web Page Development Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-information-systems/website-developer-certificate/ --- # Advanced CNC Certificate **Certificate** Certificate expands beyond skills traditionally taught in Computer Numerical Control (CNC) program. Additional topics include fluid power, industrial robotics and programmable controllers, which serve as a brain of any modern manufacturing cell. Upon completion, students will be prepared for advanced positions in CNC field. ## Courses - CAD 101 — Industrial Drafting and Design - CAD 238 — SolidWorks CAM - MFG 101 — Occupational Safety - MFG 110 — Machining Overview - MFG 135 — Fluid Power and Controls - MFG 141 — CNC Machine Operation - NIMS - MFG 142 — CNC Setup and Operations - MFG 144 — Introduction to CNC Programming - MFG 145 — Advanced CNC Programming - MFG 165 — Mastercam (CAM) - MFG 166 — Advanced Mastercam - MFG 210 — Industrial Robotics and Automation - MFG 240 — Programmable Controllers - MFG 245 — Intermediate Programmable Controllers Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-integrated-manufacturing/advanced-cnc-certificate/ --- # Advanced Manufacturing A.A.S. **Degree** Advanced Manufacturing degree is designed to prepare students for positions in modern manufacturing. Program teaches comprehensive set of skills including occupational safety, technical print reading, precision machining, manufacturing processes, fluid power and machine controls. Students will learn to operate, setup, program and troubleshoot high-tech production equipment including CNC machine centers and industrial robotics. ## Courses - CAD 101 — Industrial Drafting and Design - CAD 230 — Introduction to SolidWorks - CAD 238 — SolidWorks CAM - EGL 101 — Composition I - EGL 102 — Composition II - EGL 111 — Introduction to Business and Technical Writing - EGL 212 — Technical Writing Applications - MAT 114 — Applied Mathematics I - MFG 101 — Occupational Safety - MFG 110 — Machining Overview - MFG 111 — Manufacturing Overview - MFG 115 — Processes and Materials - MFG 120 — Introduction to Welding - MFG 125 — Advanced Welding - MFG 135 — Fluid Power and Controls - MFG 141 — CNC Machine Operation - NIMS - MFG 142 — CNC Setup and Operations - MFG 144 — Introduction to CNC Programming - MFG 145 — Advanced CNC Programming - MFG 165 — Mastercam (CAM) - MFG 166 — Advanced Mastercam - MFG 210 — Industrial Robotics and Automation - MFG 240 — Programmable Controllers - MFG 245 — Intermediate Programmable Controllers - MFG 250 — Advanced Programmable Controllers - PHY 101 — Applied Physics - SPE 103 — Effective Speech Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-integrated-manufacturing/advanced-manufacturing-aas/ --- # Advanced Manufacturing Automation Certificate **Certificate** Advanced certificate prepares students for various positions in modern manufacturing and automation. The curriculum develops a broad range of skills from occupational safety and technical print reading to fluid power and machine controls. Students will learn to safely operate, setup and program high-tech production equipment, including CNC machine centers and industrial robotics. ## Courses - CAD 101 — Industrial Drafting and Design - CAD 230 — Introduction to SolidWorks - MFG 101 — Occupational Safety - MFG 111 — Manufacturing Overview - MFG 112 — Automation Overview - MFG 120 — Introduction to Welding - MFG 125 — Advanced Welding - MFG 135 — Fluid Power and Controls - MFG 141 — CNC Machine Operation - NIMS - MFG 142 — CNC Setup and Operations - MFG 170 — Industrial Electronics - MFG 180 — Mechanical Drives - MFG 210 — Industrial Robotics and Automation - MFG 220 — Machine Vision Systems - MFG 225 — Motors and Controls - MFG 240 — Programmable Controllers - MFG 245 — Intermediate Programmable Controllers - MFG 250 — Advanced Programmable Controllers Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-integrated-manufacturing/advanced-manufacturing-automation-certificate/ --- # Advanced Mechatronics A.A.S. **Degree** Advanced Mechatronics degree is designed to prepare students for exciting careers in systems integration. Mechatronics is an emerging field that blends mechanical, electrical and computer engineering to design, build, program and operate smart industrial machines. Students will learn to operate, setup, program and troubleshoot high-tech automation equipment by integrating electronics, mechanical systems, fluid power, industrial robotics and programmable controllers. ## Courses - CAD 101 — Industrial Drafting and Design - EGL 101 — Composition I - EGL 102 — Composition II - EGL 111 — Introduction to Business and Technical Writing - EGL 212 — Technical Writing Applications - ELT 101 — Introduction to Electronics - ELT 106 — Semiconductor Theory - ELT 110 — Electronic Drafting Using CAD - ELT 224 — Industrial Circuit Applications - MAT 114 — Applied Mathematics I - MFG 112 — Automation Overview - MFG 135 — Fluid Power and Controls - MFG 141 — CNC Machine Operation - NIMS - MFG 170 — Industrial Electronics - MFG 180 — Mechanical Drives - MFG 210 — Industrial Robotics and Automation - MFG 220 — Machine Vision Systems - MFG 225 — Motors and Controls - MFG 240 — Programmable Controllers - MFG 245 — Intermediate Programmable Controllers - MFG 250 — Advanced Programmable Controllers - MFG 270 — Automated Components Integration - PHY 101 — Applied Physics - SPE 103 — Effective Speech Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-integrated-manufacturing/advanced-mechatronics-aas/ --- # Advanced Mechatronics Certificate **Certificate** Advanced certificate prepares students for exciting careers in systems integration. Mechatronics is a new field blending mechanical, electrical and computer engineering to design, build, program and operate smart industrial machines. Students will learn to operate, setup, program and troubleshoot high-tech automation equipment by integrating electronics, mechanical systems, fluid power, industrial robotics and programmable controllers. ## Courses - CAD 101 — Industrial Drafting and Design - ELT 101 — Introduction to Electronics - ELT 106 — Semiconductor Theory - ELT 110 — Electronic Drafting Using CAD - MFG 112 — Automation Overview - MFG 135 — Fluid Power and Controls - MFG 141 — CNC Machine Operation - NIMS - MFG 170 — Industrial Electronics - MFG 180 — Mechanical Drives - MFG 210 — Industrial Robotics and Automation - MFG 220 — Machine Vision Systems - MFG 225 — Motors and Controls - MFG 240 — Programmable Controllers - MFG 245 — Intermediate Programmable Controllers - MFG 250 — Advanced Programmable Controllers - MFG 270 — Automated Components Integration Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-integrated-manufacturing/advanced-mechatronics-certificate/ --- # Automation Programming Certificate **Certificate** Intermediate level certificate prepares students for technical positions in industrial automation and mechatronics fields. The main focus of the certificate is development of programming skills by students to run sophisticated automation systems managed by various controllers. Students will learn to design, program, monitor, and troubleshoot automation systems ranging from basic equipment to complex industrial systems. ## Courses - MFG 112 — Automation Overview - MFG 135 — Fluid Power and Controls - MFG 170 — Industrial Electronics - MFG 210 — Industrial Robotics and Automation - MFG 220 — Machine Vision Systems - MFG 225 — Motors and Controls - MFG 240 — Programmable Controllers - MFG 245 — Intermediate Programmable Controllers - MFG 250 — Advanced Programmable Controllers Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-integrated-manufacturing/automation-programming-certificate/ --- # Automation Technician Certificate **Certificate** Certificate prepares students for entry-level automation technician positions. Program content includes occupational safety, technical print reading and key concepts related to industrial automation. Students will learn how to operate, setup and maintain various industrial automation systems. This certificate can be completed in one semester. ## Courses - CAD 101 — Industrial Drafting and Design - MFG 101 — Occupational Safety - MFG 112 — Automation Overview - MFG 135 — Fluid Power and Controls - MFG 170 — Industrial Electronics - MFG 225 — Motors and Controls - MFG 240 — Programmable Controllers Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-integrated-manufacturing/automation-technician-certificate/ --- # CNC/CAM Programming Certificate **Certificate** Intermediate level certificate prepares students for technical positions in Computer Numerical Control (CNC) and advanced manufacturing. The main focus of the program is development of CNC programming skills by students who already have basic machining/CNC experience. Students will learn advanced techniques related to setup and programming of CNC turning and milling centers. ## Courses - CAD 101 — Industrial Drafting and Design - CAD 238 — SolidWorks CAM - MFG 110 — Machining Overview - MFG 135 — Fluid Power and Controls - MFG 141 — CNC Machine Operation - NIMS - MFG 142 — CNC Setup and Operations - MFG 144 — Introduction to CNC Programming - MFG 145 — Advanced CNC Programming - MFG 165 — Mastercam (CAM) - MFG 166 — Advanced Mastercam Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-integrated-manufacturing/cnc-cam-programming-certificate/ --- # Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Certificate **Certificate** Certificate prepares students for entry-level Computer Numerical Control (CNC) positions. Material taught in the program includes technical print reading and concepts related to precision machining processes, tooling, and fixtures. Students will learn how to operate, setup, and create simple programs for CNC lathe and mill machines. This certificate can be completed in one semester. ## Courses - CAD 101 — Industrial Drafting and Design - MFG 110 — Machining Overview - MFG 141 — CNC Machine Operation - NIMS - MFG 142 — CNC Setup and Operations - MFG 144 — Introduction to CNC Programming - MFG 165 — Mastercam (CAM) Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-integrated-manufacturing/computer-numerical-control-cnc-certificate/ --- # Industrial Automation A.A.S. **Degree** Industrial Automation degree is designed to prepare students for inspiring careers in production equipment automation. Curriculum develops a comprehensive set of skills in electronics, mechanical systems, welding, fluid power, industrial robotics and programmable controllers. Students will learn to operate, setup, maintain, troubleshoot and repair various high-tech equipment including automated production lines, robotic integration and production automation. ## Courses - CAD 101 — Industrial Drafting and Design - CAD 230 — Introduction to SolidWorks - CNS 105 — Networking Essentials - EGL 101 — Composition I - EGL 102 — Composition II - EGL 111 — Introduction to Business and Technical Writing - EGL 212 — Technical Writing Applications - MAT 114 — Applied Mathematics I - MFG 101 — Occupational Safety - MFG 111 — Manufacturing Overview - MFG 112 — Automation Overview - MFG 120 — Introduction to Welding - MFG 125 — Advanced Welding - MFG 135 — Fluid Power and Controls - MFG 142 — CNC Setup and Operations - MFG 170 — Industrial Electronics - MFG 180 — Mechanical Drives - MFG 210 — Industrial Robotics and Automation - MFG 220 — Machine Vision Systems - MFG 225 — Motors and Controls - MFG 240 — Programmable Controllers - MFG 245 — Intermediate Programmable Controllers - MFG 250 — Advanced Programmable Controllers - MFG 270 — Automated Components Integration - PHY 101 — Applied Physics - SPE 103 — Effective Speech Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-integrated-manufacturing/industrial-automation-aas/ --- # Production Technician Certificate **Certificate** Certificate provides fundamental knowledge and skills for entry-level production workers seeking jobs in modern manufacturing. Graduates will have an understanding of manufacturing processes and technical skills required for the position. This certificate can be completed in one semester. ## Courses - CAD 101 — Industrial Drafting and Design - MFG 101 — Occupational Safety - MFG 110 — Machining Overview - MFG 111 — Manufacturing Overview - MFG 112 — Automation Overview Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-integrated-manufacturing/production-technician-certificate/ --- # Robotics and Vision Technician Certificate **Certificate** Certificate prepares students for various career opportunities in the rapidly growing fields of robotics and machine vision that are increasingly becoming integral parts of industrial automation and mechatronics. Students will learn about and gain practical experience in programming industrial robots and creating algorithms for machine vision systems. ## Courses - MFG 112 — Automation Overview - MFG 135 — Fluid Power and Controls - MFG 210 — Industrial Robotics and Automation - MFG 220 — Machine Vision Systems - MFG 240 — Programmable Controllers Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-integrated-manufacturing/robotics-vision-technician-certificate/ --- # TMA Industrial Automation Certificate **Certificate** Dual credit certificate established in cooperation with Technology and Manufacturing Association (TMA) prepares students for inspiring careers in industrial automation. Students will learn to operate, setup, maintain and repair high-tech automation equipment using skills related to electronics, mechanical systems, fluid power, industrial robotics and programmable controllers. Upon program completion, students who register with TMA can apply to receive a second certificate and job placement assistance from TMA. ## Courses - CAD 101 — Industrial Drafting and Design - MFG 120 — Introduction to Welding - MFG 125 — Advanced Welding - MFG 135 — Fluid Power and Controls - MFG 170 — Industrial Electronics - MFG 180 — Mechanical Drives - MFG 210 — Industrial Robotics and Automation - MFG 225 — Motors and Controls - MFG 240 — Programmable Controllers - MFG 245 — Intermediate Programmable Controllers - MFG 250 — Advanced Programmable Controllers - MFG 270 — Automated Components Integration Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-integrated-manufacturing/tma-industrial-automation-certificate/ --- # Welding Technician Certificate **Certificate** Welding is used by various trades ranging from artistic sculptures to heavy metal fabrication of bridges and ships. The certificate follows standards of American Welding Society (AWS). It covers training of major welding technologies including Shielded Metal (SMAW), Gas Metal (MIG), and Gas Tungsten (TIG) with emphasis on OSHA safety standards. ## Courses - CAD 101 — Industrial Drafting and Design - MFG 101 — Occupational Safety - MFG 111 — Manufacturing Overview - MFG 120 — Introduction to Welding - MFG 125 — Advanced Welding Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-integrated-manufacturing/welding-technician-certificate/ --- # Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certificate **Degree** Due to rapid changes in information technology, we are frequently updating our certificate and degree programs to better prepare you for the job market. Please consult the CNS department chair for help with your pathway. ## Courses - CNS 103 — IT Support Fundamentals 1 - CNS 105 — Networking Essentials - CNS 121 — IT Certification Preparation - CNS 141 — Cisco Introduction to Networks - CNS 142 — Cisco Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials - CNS 143 — Cisco Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-networking-systems/cisco-certified-network-associate-ccna-certificate/ --- # Computer Networking and Cloud Systems A.A.S. **Degree** The Computer Networking and Cloud Systems associate degree program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain a position in Networking. ## Courses - CIS 101 — Introduction to Computer Information Systems - CIS 103 — Computer Software and Concepts - CIS 118 — Introduction to Linux - CNS 105 — Networking Essentials - CNS 108 — Introduction to Cloud Services - CNS 110 — Windows Client Desktop 1 - CNS 141 — Cisco Introduction to Networks - CNS 142 — Cisco Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials - CNS 143 — Cisco Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation - CNS 176 — Network Security - CNS 193 — Cloud Computing - CNS 221 — Enterprise Cloud Services 1 - CNS 222 — Hybrid Server I - CNS 223 — Hybrid Server II - CSC 157 — Python Computer Science I - EGL 101 — Composition I - EGL 102 — Composition II - EGL 111 — Introduction to Business and Technical Writing - EGL 212 — Technical Writing Applications - GBS 101 — Introduction to Global Business - MAT 114 — Applied Mathematics I - SPE 103 — Effective Speech Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-networking-systems/computer-networking-and-cloud-systems-aas/ --- # Cybersecurity Administrator Certificate **Certificate** The Cybersecurity Administrator Certificate is designed to equip students with the essential skills to manage and protect information systems and infrastructures. This program covers various aspects of information security policy, processes and technical skills required to prevent, detect and respond to cyber attacks. Students will gain hands-on experience and develop a thorough understanding of network security, ethical hacking, digital forensics, and security management. ## Courses - CIS 118 — Introduction to Linux - CNS 105 — Networking Essentials - CNS 121 — IT Certification Preparation - CNS 172 — Network Defense and Countermeasures - CNS 173 — Cybersecurity Operations Analysis - CNS 174 — Introduction to Computer Forensics - CNS 176 — Network Security - CNS 178 — Ethical Hacking - CSC 157 — Python Computer Science I Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-networking-systems/cybersecurity-administrator-certificate/ --- # End User Support Certificate **Certificate** The End User Support Certificate is designed to equip students with the essential skills needed to provide technical assistance and support to computer users. This program focuses on the foundational principles of end-user support, including client operating systems, application software, hardware installation, system configuration, problem diagnosis and resolution, and computer security. ## Courses - CNS 103 — IT Support Fundamentals 1 - CNS 104 — IT Support Fundamentals 2 - CNS 105 — Networking Essentials - CNS 121 — IT Certification Preparation - ELT 130 — PC Hardware and Maintenance Concepts - ELT 140 — PC Operating Systems and Professional Management Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-networking-systems/end-user-support-certificate/ --- # Enterprise Cloud Server Administration Certificate **Certificate** The Enterprise Cloud Server Administration Certificate is designed to equip IT professionals with the skills needed to manage and administer cloud-based server environments. ## Courses - CNS 105 — Networking Essentials - CNS 108 — Introduction to Cloud Services - CNS 121 — IT Certification Preparation - CNS 221 — Enterprise Cloud Services 1 - CNS 222 — Hybrid Server I - CNS 223 — Hybrid Server II - CNS 224 — Securing Enterprise Cloud Services Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-networking-systems/enterprise-cloud-server-administration-certificate/ --- # Network Security Administration A.A.S. **Degree** The Network Security Administration degree program provides a foundation in network security and provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain positions as cybersecurity analysts and technical security support personnel. ## Courses - CIS 101 — Introduction to Computer Information Systems - CIS 103 — Computer Software and Concepts - CIS 118 — Introduction to Linux - CIS 228 — Intermediate Linux I - CNS 105 — Networking Essentials - CNS 108 — Introduction to Cloud Services - CNS 110 — Windows Client Desktop 1 - CNS 170 — Principles of Information Security - CNS 172 — Network Defense and Countermeasures - CNS 173 — Cybersecurity Operations Analysis - CNS 174 — Introduction to Computer Forensics - CNS 176 — Network Security - CNS 178 — Ethical Hacking - CNS 224 — Securing Enterprise Cloud Services - CSC 157 — Python Computer Science I - EGL 101 — Composition I - EGL 102 — Composition II - EGL 111 — Introduction to Business and Technical Writing - EGL 212 — Technical Writing Applications - ELT 130 — PC Hardware and Maintenance Concepts - GBS 101 — Introduction to Global Business - MAT 114 — Applied Mathematics I - SPE 103 — Effective Speech Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/computer-networking-systems/network-security-administration-aas/ --- # Advanced Early Childhood Education Certificate **Certificate** Completion of this certificate can lead to obtaining the Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Early Care and Education Credential Level 3. Contact the Early Childhood Education chair for details. ## Courses - ECE 102 — Child Growth and Development - ECE 104 — Introduction to Early Childhood Education - ECE 107 — Observation and Assessment of the Young Child - ECE 108 — Nutrition, Health and Safety for the Young Child - ECE 180 — The Exceptional Child - ECE 255 — Curriculum Design for Early Childhood Programs - ECE 270 — Child, Family, and Community Relations - EGL 101 — Composition I - MAT 125 — General Education Mathematics - MAT 129 — Foundations of Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II - MAT 131 — Elementary Statistics - SOC 101 — Introduction to Sociology Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/early-childhood-education/advanced-early-childhood-education-certificate/ --- # Advanced Family Child Care Provider Certificate **Certificate** Completion of this certificate can lead to obtaining the Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Family Child Care Provider Credential Level 3. Contact the Early Childhood Education chair for details. ## Courses - ECE 102 — Child Growth and Development - ECE 104 — Introduction to Early Childhood Education - ECE 107 — Observation and Assessment of the Young Child - ECE 108 — Nutrition, Health and Safety for the Young Child - ECE 165 — Family Child Care Provider I - ECE 166 — Family Child Care Provider II - ECE 180 — The Exceptional Child - ECE 255 — Curriculum Design for Early Childhood Programs - ECE 270 — Child, Family, and Community Relations - EGL 101 — Composition I - MAT 125 — General Education Mathematics - MAT 129 — Foundations of Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II - MAT 131 — Elementary Statistics - SOC 101 — Introduction to Sociology Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/early-childhood-education/advanced-family-child-care-provider-certificate/ --- # Advanced Infant Toddler Certificate **Certificate** Completion of this certificate can lead to obtaining the Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Infant Toddler Credential Level 3. Contact the Early Childhood Education chair for details. ## Courses - ECE 102 — Child Growth and Development - ECE 104 — Introduction to Early Childhood Education - ECE 107 — Observation and Assessment of the Young Child - ECE 108 — Nutrition, Health and Safety for the Young Child - ECE 180 — The Exceptional Child - ECE 215 — Infant Toddler Techniques - ECE 216 — Infant-Toddler Programming - ECE 255 — Curriculum Design for Early Childhood Programs - ECE 270 — Child, Family, and Community Relations - EGL 101 — Composition I - MAT 125 — General Education Mathematics - MAT 129 — Foundations of Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II - MAT 131 — Elementary Statistics - SOC 101 — Introduction to Sociology Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/early-childhood-education/advanced-infant-toddler-certificate/ --- # Basic Early Childhood Education Certificate **Certificate** Completion of this certificate can lead to obtaining the Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Early Care and Education Credential Level 2. Contact the Early Childhood Education chair for details. ## Courses - ECE 102 — Child Growth and Development - ECE 104 — Introduction to Early Childhood Education - ECE 107 — Observation and Assessment of the Young Child - ECE 108 — Nutrition, Health and Safety for the Young Child - ECE 180 — The Exceptional Child - ECE 270 — Child, Family, and Community Relations Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/early-childhood-education/basic-early-childhood-education-certificate/ --- # Basic Family Child Care Provider Certificate **Certificate** Completion of this certificate can lead to obtaining the Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Family Child Care Provider Credential Level 2. Contact the Early Childhood Education chair for details. ## Courses - ECE 102 — Child Growth and Development - ECE 104 — Introduction to Early Childhood Education - ECE 107 — Observation and Assessment of the Young Child - ECE 108 — Nutrition, Health and Safety for the Young Child - ECE 165 — Family Child Care Provider I - ECE 180 — The Exceptional Child - ECE 270 — Child, Family, and Community Relations Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/early-childhood-education/basic-family-child-care-provider-certificate/ --- # Basic Infant Toddler Certificate **Certificate** Completion of this certificate can lead to obtaining the Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Infant Toddler Credential Level 2. Contact the Early Childhood Education chair for details. ## Courses - ECE 102 — Child Growth and Development - ECE 104 — Introduction to Early Childhood Education - ECE 107 — Observation and Assessment of the Young Child - ECE 108 — Nutrition, Health and Safety for the Young Child - ECE 180 — The Exceptional Child - ECE 215 — Infant Toddler Techniques - ECE 270 — Child, Family, and Community Relations Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/early-childhood-education/basic-infant-toddler-certificate/ --- # Early Childhood Education A.A.S. **Degree** Note: Refer to IAI General Education Courses page for guidelines on General Education course selection. ## Courses - ECE 102 — Child Growth and Development - ECE 104 — Introduction to Early Childhood Education - ECE 107 — Observation and Assessment of the Young Child - ECE 108 — Nutrition, Health and Safety for the Young Child - ECE 180 — The Exceptional Child - ECE 226 — Language Arts and Social Studies for the Young Child - ECE 227 — Math and Science for the Young Child - ECE 228 — Language Development of Children - ECE 255 — Curriculum Design for Early Childhood Programs - ECE 257 — Early Childhood Education Practicum - ECE 270 — Child, Family, and Community Relations - EGL 101 — Composition I - EGL 102 — Composition II - MAT 125 — General Education Mathematics - MAT 129 — Foundations of Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II - MAT 131 — Elementary Statistics - PSY 101 — Introduction to Psychology - SOC 101 — Introduction to Sociology - SPE 103 — Effective Speech Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/early-childhood-education/early-childhood-education-aas/ --- # Early Childhood Education Administration Certificate **Certificate** Completion of this Certificate can lead to obtaining the Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Director Credential Level 1. Please note that eligible individuals must complete an associate degree in addition to Early Childhood Education Administration Certificate. Contact the Early Childhood Education chair for more information. ## Courses - ECE 102 — Child Growth and Development - ECE 107 — Observation and Assessment of the Young Child - ECE 108 — Nutrition, Health and Safety for the Young Child - ECE 180 — The Exceptional Child - ECE 255 — Curriculum Design for Early Childhood Programs - ECE 270 — Child, Family, and Community Relations - ECE 273 — Introduction to Early Childhood Administration - ECE 274 — Early Childhood Director Practicum - ECE 280 — Legal Aspects of Early Childhood Administration - ECE 281 — Fiscal Management in Early Childhood Administration - ECE 282 — Marketing and Public Relations for the Early Childhood Program Director - ECE 283 — Staff Management and Human Relations in Early Childhood Programs - ECE 284 — Leadership and Advocacy for the Early Childhood Program Director - ECE 285 — Communications for the Early Childhood Program Director Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/early-childhood-education/early-childhood-education-administration-certificate/ --- # ECE Endorsement for IL Professional Educator License Holders Certificate **Certificate** This certificate is intended for students who hold a valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) and are seeking the subsequent endorsement in Early Childhood Education through the IL State Board of Education (ISBE). Coursework will be offered in the following areas: Child Growth and Development, Planning and Assessment, Methods and Content Pedagogy, Literacy Methods and Collaborative Relationships with Family or Communities. ## Courses - ECE 102 — Child Growth and Development - ECE 104 — Introduction to Early Childhood Education - ECE 107 — Observation and Assessment of the Young Child - ECE 226 — Language Arts and Social Studies for the Young Child - ECE 227 — Math and Science for the Young Child - ECE 230 — Literacy Methods for Preschool - Second Grade - ECE 255 — Curriculum Design for Early Childhood Programs - ECE 270 — Child, Family, and Community Relations Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/early-childhood-education/ece-endorsement-for-il-professional-educator-license-holders-certificate/ --- # A+ Computer Diagnostic Specialist Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - ELT 101 — Introduction to Electronics - ELT 107 — Survey of Electronics - ELT 130 — PC Hardware and Maintenance Concepts - ELT 140 — PC Operating Systems and Professional Management - ELT 150 — A+ Certification Preparation Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/electronics-computer-technology/a-computer-diagnostic-specialist-certificate/ --- # Electronics Computer Technician Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - CIS 103 — Computer Software and Concepts - CNS 105 — Networking Essentials - ELT 101 — Introduction to Electronics - ELT 106 — Semiconductor Theory - ELT 110 — Electronic Drafting Using CAD - ELT 130 — PC Hardware and Maintenance Concepts - ELT 140 — PC Operating Systems and Professional Management - ELT 150 — A+ Certification Preparation - ELT 154 — Fundamentals of Solar Energy Systems - ELT 221 — Digital Circuit Fundamentals - ELT 231 — Fundamentals of Microprocessors - MAT 114 — Applied Mathematics I Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/electronics-computer-technology/electronics-computer-technician-certificate/ --- # Electronics and Computer Technology A.A.S. **Degree** Note : Refer to IAI General Education Courses page for guidelines on General Education course selection. ## Courses - CNS 105 — Networking Essentials - EGL 101 — Composition I - EGL 102 — Composition II - EGL 111 — Introduction to Business and Technical Writing - EGL 212 — Technical Writing Applications - ELT 101 — Introduction to Electronics - ELT 106 — Semiconductor Theory - ELT 110 — Electronic Drafting Using CAD - ELT 130 — PC Hardware and Maintenance Concepts - ELT 140 — PC Operating Systems and Professional Management - ELT 150 — A+ Certification Preparation - ELT 154 — Fundamentals of Solar Energy Systems - ELT 221 — Digital Circuit Fundamentals - ELT 223 — Integrated Circuits - ELT 225 — Digital Integrated Circuits - ELT 231 — Fundamentals of Microprocessors - HUM 165 — Introduction to World Music - HUM 210 — World Mythologies - MAT 114 — Applied Mathematics I - MAT 116 — Applied Mathematics II - MFG 240 — Programmable Controllers - PHL 205 — World Religions - PHY 101 — Applied Physics - SOC 101 — Introduction to Sociology - SOC 103 — Social Problems - SPE 103 — Effective Speech - SSC 105 — Introduction to Ethnic Studies Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/electronics-computer-technology/electronics-computer-technology-aas/ --- # Electronics Technology Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - CNS 105 — Networking Essentials - ELT 101 — Introduction to Electronics - ELT 106 — Semiconductor Theory - ELT 110 — Electronic Drafting Using CAD - ELT 130 — PC Hardware and Maintenance Concepts - ELT 221 — Digital Circuit Fundamentals - ELT 224 — Industrial Circuit Applications - ELT 225 — Digital Integrated Circuits - ELT 231 — Fundamentals of Microprocessors - MAT 114 — Applied Mathematics I - MAT 116 — Applied Mathematics II - MAT 140 — College Algebra - MFG 240 — Programmable Controllers - PHY 101 — Applied Physics Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/electronics-computer-technology/electronics-technology-certificate/ --- # Home/Office Technology Integrator Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - CNS 140 — Network Infrastructure Essentials - ELT 105 — Network Infrastructure Essentials - ELT 108 — Home Technology Integration - ELT 114 — Residential Wiring - ELT 204 — Wireless Technology Integration (WTI) Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/electronics-computer-technology/home-office-technology-integrator-certificate/ --- # Facilities Energy Systems Technology A.A.S. **Degree** This program prepares students for maintenance and management of mechanical, electrical, and hygienic facilities; and to perform or delegate needed repairs. The program also provides opportunities for students to work as an intern at local companies. ## Courses - AHR 101 — Introduction to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration - AHR 104 — Introduction to Electricity and Automatic Controls - AHR 105 — EPA Section 608 Certification - AHR 206 — Residential Hot Water Boilers and Hydronics Technology - AHR 208 — Advanced Automatic Controls - AHR 212 — Indoor Air Quality - AHR 213 — Commercial HVAC Systems Applications - AHR 214 — Energy Audit, Analysis and Management - AHR 215 — Steam Boiler Operations - CAD 116 — Basic AutoCAD - CIS 101 — Introduction to Computer Information Systems - CIS 103 — Computer Software and Concepts - ECO 110 — Elements of Economics - EGL 101 — Composition I - EGL 102 — Composition II - EGL 111 — Introduction to Business and Technical Writing - EGL 212 — Technical Writing Applications - ELT 101 — Introduction to Electronics - FME 101 — Introduction to Facilities Management and Engineering - FME 107 — Blueprint Reading for Building Trades - FME 201 — Mechanical, and Electrical Systems in Buildings - FME 240 — Energy Management and DDC Controls - MAT 114 — Applied Mathematics I - MFG 135 — Fluid Power and Controls - MFG 240 — Programmable Controllers - PHY 101 — Applied Physics - SPE 103 — Effective Speech Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/facilities-management-engineering/facilities-energy-systems-technology-aas/ --- # Facilities Energy Systems Technology Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - AHR 101 — Introduction to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration - AHR 104 — Introduction to Electricity and Automatic Controls - AHR 105 — EPA Section 608 Certification - AHR 206 — Residential Hot Water Boilers and Hydronics Technology - AHR 208 — Advanced Automatic Controls - AHR 212 — Indoor Air Quality - AHR 213 — Commercial HVAC Systems Applications - AHR 214 — Energy Audit, Analysis and Management - AHR 215 — Steam Boiler Operations - CAD 116 — Basic AutoCAD - CIS 101 — Introduction to Computer Information Systems - CIS 103 — Computer Software and Concepts - ELT 101 — Introduction to Electronics - FME 101 — Introduction to Facilities Management and Engineering - FME 107 — Blueprint Reading for Building Trades - FME 201 — Mechanical, and Electrical Systems in Buildings - FME 240 — Energy Management and DDC Controls - MFG 135 — Fluid Power and Controls - MFG 240 — Programmable Controllers Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/facilities-management-engineering/facilities-energy-systems-technology-certificate/ --- # Facilities Management A.A.S. **Degree** This degree prepares students for employment in the management of small to large facilities. The curriculum emphasizes basic principles, making it possible for graduates to begin and progress rapidly in their careers. The program also provides opportunities for students to work as an intern at local companies. Specifically students will learn basic management practices, nine functions of facilities, and construction management as well as how to prepare documents for bids and organize staff to make facility run smoothly. ## Courses - ACC 154 — Principles of Managerial Accounting - AHR 101 — Introduction to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration - AHR 212 — Indoor Air Quality - AHR 213 — Commercial HVAC Systems Applications - AHR 214 — Energy Audit, Analysis and Management - BUS 101 — Introduction to Business - CAD 116 — Basic AutoCAD - CAD 117 — Intermediate AutoCAD - CIS 101 — Introduction to Computer Information Systems - CIS 103 — Computer Software and Concepts - CIS 236 — Project Management - ECO 110 — Elements of Economics - EGL 101 — Composition I - EGL 102 — Composition II - EGL 111 — Introduction to Business and Technical Writing - EGL 212 — Technical Writing Applications - FME 101 — Introduction to Facilities Management and Engineering - FME 107 — Blueprint Reading for Building Trades - FME 201 — Mechanical, and Electrical Systems in Buildings - MAT 114 — Applied Mathematics I - MGT 121 — Principles of Management - PHY 101 — Applied Physics - SPE 103 — Effective Speech Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/facilities-management-engineering/facilities-management-aas/ --- # Facilities Management Certificate **Certificate** This certificate will prepare students to work as facilities manager assistants. Specifically, students will learn basic management practices, nine functions of facilities, and construction management, as well as how to prepare documents for bids and organize staff to make facility run smoothly. ## Courses - ACC 154 — Principles of Managerial Accounting - AHR 101 — Introduction to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration - AHR 212 — Indoor Air Quality - AHR 213 — Commercial HVAC Systems Applications - AHR 214 — Energy Audit, Analysis and Management - BUS 101 — Introduction to Business - CAD 116 — Basic AutoCAD - CAD 117 — Intermediate AutoCAD - CIS 101 — Introduction to Computer Information Systems - CIS 103 — Computer Software and Concepts - CIS 236 — Project Management - FME 101 — Introduction to Facilities Management and Engineering - FME 107 — Blueprint Reading for Building Trades - FME 201 — Mechanical, and Electrical Systems in Buildings - MGT 121 — Principles of Management Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/facilities-management-engineering/facilities-management-certificate/ --- # Basics of Fire Fighting Certificate **Certificate** This certificate program is designed to prepare students for entry into the fire service. This program will give the student a good look at what the fire service is all about and an in-depth understanding of basic fire fighting fundamentals and principles. ## Courses - FIR 101 — Introduction To Fire Science - FIR 121 — Fire Fighting Tactics I - FIR 131 — Hazardous Materials - First Responder - FIR 205 — Building Construction Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/fire-science-technology/basics-fire-fighting-certificate/ --- # Emergency Medical Technician – Basic Certificate **Certificate** This certificate program is designed for the student who wishes to gain employment in the Emergency Medical System. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to take either the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) exam or the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam. This certificate can be completed in one semester. ## Courses - FIR 220 — Emergency Medical Technician - FIR 241 — Emergency Medical Technician – Part I - FIR 242 — Emergency Medical Technician – Part II Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/fire-science-technology/emergency-medical-technician--basic-certificate/ --- # Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic Certificate **Certificate** This certificate program is designed for students who wishes to gain employment in the emergency medical system. Successful completion allows the student to obtain licensure by the Illinois Department of Public Health as an EMT-P. ## Courses - FIR 221 — Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic I - FIR 222 — Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic II - FIR 223 — Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic III - FIR 224 — Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic IV Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/fire-science-technology/emergency-medical-technician--paramedic-certificate/ --- # Fire Science Technology A.A.S. **Degree** The degree is designed to prepare students for a career in the fire service or in the emergency medical system. ## Courses - CHM 101 — Introductory Chemistry - EGL 101 — Composition I - EGL 102 — Composition II - EGL 111 — Introduction to Business and Technical Writing - EGL 212 — Technical Writing Applications - FIR 101 — Introduction To Fire Science - FIR 102 — Firefighter II / Basic Firefighter Part I - FIR 103 — Firefighter II / Basic Firefighter, Part II - FIR 121 — Fire Fighting Tactics I - FIR 130 — Chemistry of Hazardous Materials - FIR 131 — Hazardous Materials - First Responder - FIR 201 — Fire Prevention Principles I - FIR 205 — Building Construction - FIR 209 — Fire Hydraulics - FIR 211 — Fire Prevention Principles II - FIR 217 — Fire Department Administration I - FIR 220 — Emergency Medical Technician - FIR 221 — Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic I - FIR 222 — Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic II - FIR 223 — Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic III - FIR 224 — Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic IV - FIR 290 — Topics in Fire Science Technology - FME 107 — Blueprint Reading for Building Trades - MAT 114 — Applied Mathematics I - SPE 103 — Effective Speech Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/fire-science-technology/fire-science-aas/ --- # Fire Science Technology Certificate **Certificate** This program provides students seeking a career in the fire service with high level of understanding of the technical aspects of firefighting and fire service management. The program will also prepare fire personnel to become future fire officers by increasing their understanding of fire science technology. ## Courses - FIR 101 — Introduction To Fire Science - FIR 102 — Firefighter II / Basic Firefighter Part I - FIR 103 — Firefighter II / Basic Firefighter, Part II - FIR 121 — Fire Fighting Tactics I - FIR 131 — Hazardous Materials - First Responder - FIR 201 — Fire Prevention Principles I - FIR 205 — Building Construction - FIR 209 — Fire Hydraulics - FIR 211 — Fire Prevention Principles II - FIR 217 — Fire Department Administration I - FIR 220 — Emergency Medical Technician - FIR 221 — Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic I - FIR 222 — Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic II - FIR 223 — Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic III - FIR 224 — Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic IV - FIR 290 — Topics in Fire Science Technology - FME 107 — Blueprint Reading for Building Trades Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/fire-science-technology/fire-science-technology-certificate/ --- # Global Business Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - GBS 101 — Introduction to Global Business - GBS 205 — Import and Export Compliance - GBS 212 — Global Sourcing and Import Procedures - GBS 225 — Global Logistics and Documentation - GBS 235 — Global Marketing - GBS 236 — Current Global Events and Perspectives - GBS 240 — Global Management - GBS 250 — Interest Rates and Foreign Exchange Markets - GBS 253 — Practicum - GEG 130 — Introduction to Economic Geography - MGT 276 — Corporate Social Responsibility and Decision Making Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/global-business-studies/global-business-certificate/ --- # Import/Export Specialist Certificate **Certificate** The Import/Export Specialist Certificate program is the core education needed for success the in global imports and exports arena. In this program, students will learn about import and export regulations associated with trade compliance, required documentation related to preparing for global import/export processes, and strategies pertaining to logistics planning and payment terms. Students will gain the skills and experiences they need to start their careers in a variety of positions including but not limited to trade analysts, customs analyst, customs consultants, trade coordinators, and co… ## Courses - GBS 101 — Introduction to Global Business - GBS 205 — Import and Export Compliance - GBS 212 — Global Sourcing and Import Procedures - GBS 225 — Global Logistics and Documentation Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/global-business-studies/import-export-specialist-certificate/ --- # Animation and Multimedia Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - ART 216 — Introduction to Digital Imaging - ART 224 — Introduction to Graphic Design - ART 250 — Introduction to Computer Art - ART 259 — Introduction to Web Design - ART 260 — Introduction to 3D Animation and Multimedia - ART 261 — Advanced 3D Animation and Multimedia - ART 262 — Introduction to Sound Design - ART 263 — Introduction to Motion Graphics - ART 268 — Digital 2D Animation and Multimedia - ART 270 — 3D Illustration - ART 271 — Advanced Multimedia Authoring - ART 274 — Game Modeling and Character Development - ART 275 — Game Systems and Design - GRD 225 — Introduction to Digital Content Creation and Streaming Media - GRD 250 — Introduction to Video Production - GRD 252 — Animation and Multimedia Practicum - HUM 160 — Introduction to Film Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/graphic-design/animation-multimedia-certificate/ --- # Digital Audio Content Creation Certificate **Certificate** Learn to engage and influence audiences through the production of high quality digital audio content. Through hands on experience in copy writing, creating digital video assets, managing electronic media, and building market plans, students will gain the skills and experiences critical to pursuing digital video content creation professionally. This certificate can be completed in one semester. ## Courses - ART 262 — Introduction to Sound Design - EGL 211 — Writing Digital Content - EGL 220 — Introduction to Mass Communications - GRD 225 — Introduction to Digital Content Creation and Streaming Media - MKT 131 — Principles of Marketing - MKT 266 — Digital Marketing Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/graphic-design/digital-audio-content-creation-certificate/ --- # Digital Video Content Creation Certificate **Certificate** Learn to engage and influence audiences through the production of high quality digital video content. Through hands on experience in copy writing, creating digital video assets, managing electronic media, and building market plans, students will gain the skills and experiences critical to pursuing digital video content creation professionally. This certificate can be completed in one semester. ## Courses - ART 263 — Introduction to Motion Graphics - EGL 211 — Writing Digital Content - EGL 220 — Introduction to Mass Communications - GRD 250 — Introduction to Video Production - MKT 131 — Principles of Marketing - MKT 266 — Digital Marketing Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/graphic-design/digital-video-content-creation-certificate/ --- # Graphic Design A.A.S. **Degree** Note : Refer to IAI General Education Courses page for guidelines on General Education course selection. ## Courses - ANT 102 — Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology - ART 105 — Fundamentals of Two-Dimensional Art I - ART 114 — Art History: Art of the Non-Western World - ART 115 — Beginning Photography - ART 117 — Digital Photography - ART 125 — History of Graphic Design - ART 131 — Drawing I - ART 216 — Introduction to Digital Imaging - ART 224 — Introduction to Graphic Design - ART 225 — Graphic Design Layout and Typography - ART 244 — Designing Branding and Logos - ART 250 — Introduction to Computer Art - ART 256 — Advanced Graphic Design - ART 257 — Advanced Masking and Compositing - ART 259 — Introduction to Web Design - ART 260 — Introduction to 3D Animation and Multimedia - ART 261 — Advanced 3D Animation and Multimedia - ART 262 — Introduction to Sound Design - ART 263 — Introduction to Motion Graphics - ART 267 — Web Design Layout and Typography - ART 268 — Digital 2D Animation and Multimedia - ART 270 — 3D Illustration - ART 272 — Portfolio Development - ART 273 — Animation for the Web - CIS 131 — Introduction to Web Development - CIS 171 — Advanced Web Page Development - EGL 101 — Composition I - EGL 102 — Composition II - EGL 111 — Introduction to Business and Technical Writing - EGL 212 — Technical Writing Applications - GRD 101 — Introduction to Visual Communication - GRD 251 — Graphic Design Practicum - HUM 122 — Contemporary Culture and the Arts - HUM 124 — African-American Culture and the Arts - HUM 127 — Introduction to Philosophy - HUM 140 — Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies - HUM 141 — Introduction to LGBTQ Studies - HUM 142 — Women and Creativity - HUM 161 — Global Cinema - HUM 162 — Film and Literature - HUM 210 — World Mythologies - HUM 242 — Women, Art and Culture - MAT 125 — General Education Mathematics - MKT 131 — Principles of Marketing - MKT 215 — Introduction to Advertising - SOC 103 — Social Problems - SOC 230 — Sociology of Sex and Gender - SOC 232 — Sociology of Race and Ethnicity - SPE 103 — Effective Speech - SSC 105 — Introduction to Ethnic Studies - SSC 201 — Introduction to Global Studies Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/graphic-design/graphic-design-aas/ --- # Photography Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - ART 105 — Fundamentals of Two-Dimensional Art I - ART 107 — Fundamentals of Three-Dimensional Art I - ART 110 — History of Photography - ART 115 — Beginning Photography - ART 116 — Alternative Photographic Processes - ART 117 — Digital Photography - ART 215 — Color Photography - ART 216 — Introduction to Digital Imaging - ART 217 — Advanced Digital Imaging - ART 218 — Advanced Black and White Photography - ART 219 — Photographic Lighting - ART 220 — Advanced Digital Photography - ART 222 — View Camera - ART 223 — Landscape Photography Field Study - ART 227 — Medium Format Photography - ART 230 — Architectural Photography - ART 237 — Documentary Photography - ART 250 — Introduction to Computer Art - ART 257 — Advanced Masking and Compositing - ART 277 — Color Management - ART 278 — The Digital Darkroom - GRD 101 — Introduction to Visual Communication - GRD 254 — Photography Practicum Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/graphic-design/photography-certificate/ --- # Web Design Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - ART 216 — Introduction to Digital Imaging - ART 217 — Advanced Digital Imaging - ART 224 — Introduction to Graphic Design - ART 250 — Introduction to Computer Art - ART 251 — Advanced Computer Art - ART 259 — Introduction to Web Design - ART 260 — Introduction to 3D Animation and Multimedia - ART 267 — Web Design Layout and Typography - ART 268 — Digital 2D Animation and Multimedia - ART 270 — 3D Illustration - ART 273 — Animation for the Web - CIS 131 — Introduction to Web Development - CIS 171 — Advanced Web Page Development - CIS 211 — Java Programming - EGL 211 — Writing Digital Content - GRD 253 — Web Design Practicum Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/graphic-design/web-design-certificate/ --- # Health Information Technology A.A.S. **Degree** Associate in Applied Science in Health Information Technology prepares graduates for positions in health information management, clinical data specialist, medical coding, record processing, quality improvement, utilization management and reimbursement in the prospective payment system. ## Courses - BIO 114 — Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology - CAB 130 — Presentation Software Using PowerPoint - CAB 135 — Electronic Spreadsheeting Using Excel - CAB 140 — Database Application Using Access - EGL 101 — Composition I - EGL 102 — Composition II - EGL 111 — Introduction to Business and Technical Writing - EGL 212 — Technical Writing Applications - HIT 104 — Medical Terminology - HIT 105 — Pharmacology for Health Record Documentation - HIT 108 — International Classification of Disease (ICD) - HIT 111 — ICD-10-CM Coding for the Physician Office - HIT 112 — Anatomy and Physiology for ICD-10-CM Coding - HIT 115 — Insurance Procedures for the Medical Office: Medicare - HIT 116 — Insurance Procedures for the Medical Office: Non-Medicare - HIT 120 — Evaluation and Management Coding in CPT - HIT 121 — Fundamentals of Health Information Management - HIT 124 — Fundamentals of Medical Science - HIT 131 — Healthcare Statistics and Registries - HIT 170 — CPT Coding - HIT 194 — Electronic Health Record and Applications - HIT 221 — Quality Improvement and Assessment in Healthcare - HIT 222 — Healthcare Management and Law for Health Information Management - HIT 223 — Advanced Coding for Health Information Management - HIT 251 — Health Information Technology Practicum - HIT 260 — Principles of Healthcare Reimbursement - MAT 085 — Intermediate Algebra for General Education - MAT 095 — Intermediate Algebra - MAT 131 — Elementary Statistics - PHL 180 — Medical Ethics - SPE 103 — Effective Speech Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/health-information-technology/health-information-technology-aas/ --- # Medical Coding and Billing Certificate **Certificate** This curriculum prepares students for billing positions in physician offices and billing offices. Students take courses in computing, insurance procedures, CPT, ICD-10-CM coding, and medical terminology. Students must receive a minimum grade of C in all courses. ## Courses - EGL 090 — Academic Writing Skills for the Non-Native Speaker IV - EGL 097 — Developmental Composition II - HIT 104 — Medical Terminology - HIT 105 — Pharmacology for Health Record Documentation - HIT 111 — ICD-10-CM Coding for the Physician Office - HIT 112 — Anatomy and Physiology for ICD-10-CM Coding - HIT 115 — Insurance Procedures for the Medical Office: Medicare - HIT 116 — Insurance Procedures for the Medical Office: Non-Medicare - HIT 120 — Evaluation and Management Coding in CPT - HIT 125 — Medical Billing Practices - HIT 170 — CPT Coding - MAT 070 — Elementary Algebra Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/health-information-technology/medical-coding-billing-certificate/ --- # Human Services A.A.S. **Degree** Note : Refer to IAI General Education Courses page for guidelines on General Education course selection. ## Courses - ANT 102 — Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology - ART 113 — Art History: Modern Art (Twentieth Century) - BIO 101 — Introduction to Life Science - BIO 104 — Human Genetics - ECE 180 — The Exceptional Child - EGL 101 — Composition I - EGL 102 — Composition II - EGL 111 — Introduction to Business and Technical Writing - EGL 212 — Technical Writing Applications - GEG 122 — Cultural Geography - HSV 110 — Counseling/Interviewing - HSV 121 — Assessment, Treatment Planning, and Addiction Strategies - HSV 210 — Counseling/Interviewing II - HUM 122 — Contemporary Culture and the Arts - HUM 140 — Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies - HUM 141 — Introduction to LGBTQ Studies - LAE 101 — Introduction to Criminal Justice - LAE 245 — Juvenile Delinquency - MAT 125 — General Education Mathematics - MAT 131 — Elementary Statistics - MUS 236 — Music Literature and History - PHL 106 — Ethics - PSC 202 — International Relations - PSY 101 — Introduction to Psychology - PSY 107 — Applied Psychology: The Psychology of Personal Growth - PSY 120 — Human Development - PSY 130 — Introduction to Human Services - PSY 140 — Child Psychology - PSY 203 — Psychology of Abnormal Behavior - PSY 204 — Adolescent Psychology - PSY 205 — Adult Psychology - PSY 230 — Behavioral Sciences Practicum I - PSY 231 — Behavioral Sciences Practicum II - PSY 234 — Family Systems and the Addictive Process - PSY 235 — Psychology of Group Behavior - PSY 236 — Crisis Intervention and Trauma Treatment - PSY 237 — Psychopharmacology - PSY 238 — Substance Use and Related Disorders - SOC 101 — Introduction to Sociology - SOC 103 — Social Problems - SOC 104 — Sociology of Marriage and Family - SOC 230 — Sociology of Sex and Gender - SOC 234 — Sociology of Violence - SPE 103 — Effective Speech - SSC 105 — Introduction to Ethnic Studies - SSC 201 — Introduction to Global Studies Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/human-services/human-services-aas/ --- # Human Services Certificate **Certificate** Students who do not wish to pursue degree studies may complete the Human Services Certificate to prepare for beginning level positions at many social service agencies. ## Courses - ECE 180 — The Exceptional Child - HSV 110 — Counseling/Interviewing - HSV 121 — Assessment, Treatment Planning, and Addiction Strategies - LAE 101 — Introduction to Criminal Justice - LAE 245 — Juvenile Delinquency - PSY 101 — Introduction to Psychology - PSY 107 — Applied Psychology: The Psychology of Personal Growth - PSY 130 — Introduction to Human Services - PSY 140 — Child Psychology - PSY 204 — Adolescent Psychology - PSY 205 — Adult Psychology - PSY 230 — Behavioral Sciences Practicum I - PSY 234 — Family Systems and the Addictive Process - PSY 235 — Psychology of Group Behavior - PSY 238 — Substance Use and Related Disorders - SOC 101 — Introduction to Sociology - SOC 103 — Social Problems - SOC 104 — Sociology of Marriage and Family - SOC 234 — Sociology of Violence Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/human-services/human-services-certificate/ --- # Mental Health and Crisis Response for Public Safety Certificate **Certificate** The Mental Health & Crisis Response for Public Safety Certificate Program provides education and workplace training for sworn police officers and other individuals within law enforcement, such as security guards, probation officers, and US Marshals. The program curriculum meets the state of Illinois’ police officer training requirements specific to reducing a person's entry into the justice system by creating community-based pathways into treatment services. Students learn how public safety and community public health partners collaborate to support people who have substance use disorders and… ## Courses - LAE 240 — Police Strategies and Tactics - LAE 260 — Community Relations and Procedural Justice - PSY 237 — Psychopharmacology - PSY 238 — Substance Use and Related Disorders - PSY 239 — Mental Health First Aid Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/human-services/mental-health-and-crisis-response-for-public-safety-certificate/ --- # Drone Pilot Operator Certificate **Certificate** This program will prepare students to safely operate small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS). Students will be able to articulate and demonstrate competency for the regulations and procedures of legal sUAS operation in both recreational and commercial drone flight. Additionally, students will have the ability to certify as recreational and commercial drone pilots under the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) and PART 107 examinations. Students will be required to arrange and pay for these FAA examinations. This certificate can be completed in one semester. ## Courses - LAE 147 — Basic Recreational Drone Pilot - LAE 247 — Advanced Commercial Drone Pilot Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/law-enforcement-criminal-justice/drone-pilot-operator-certificate/ --- # Forensics Certificate **Certificate** This certificate provides students with practical hands on experience in the proper techniques of identifying, processing, collecting, and preserving physical evidence associated with crime scenes. The instruction focuses on the understanding of the criminal justice field, the investigative process, criminal law, and the legal aspects of handling evidence and recovered property. The forensic science/evidence technician supports criminal justice professionals in the investigation and prosecution of criminal activity. Graduates and certificate holders may be employed as forensic evidence techni… ## Courses - LAE 101 — Introduction to Criminal Justice - LAE 135 — Forensics I - LAE 221 — Criminal Law - LAE 235 — Criminal Investigations - LAE 239 — Forensics II - LAE 270 — Law of Evidence Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/law-enforcement-criminal-justice/forensics-certificate/ --- # Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice A.A.S. **Degree** Note : Refer to IAI General Education Courses page for guidelines on General Education course selection. ## Courses - BIO 109 — Plants and Society - EAS 105 — Introduction to Weather and Climate - EAS 121 — Physical Geography - EAS 205 — Environmental Geology - EGL 101 — Composition I - EGL 102 — Composition II - EGL 111 — Introduction to Business and Technical Writing - EGL 212 — Technical Writing Applications - LAE 101 — Introduction to Criminal Justice - LAE 121 — Police Organization and Administration - LAE 122 — Police Operations - LAE 130 — Vice And Drug Control - LAE 135 — Forensics I - LAE 140 — Introduction to Corrections - LAE 201 — Criminology - LAE 221 — Criminal Law - LAE 223 — Criminal Procedures - LAE 234 — Ethics and Leadership in Policing - LAE 235 — Criminal Investigations - LAE 239 — Forensics II - LAE 240 — Police Strategies and Tactics - LAE 245 — Juvenile Delinquency - LAE 260 — Community Relations and Procedural Justice - LAE 270 — Law of Evidence - LAE 276 — Traffic Investigation - PHL 105 — Logic - PHL 106 — Ethics - PHL 205 — World Religions - PSC 202 — International Relations - SOC 101 — Introduction to Sociology - SOC 103 — Social Problems - SPE 103 — Effective Speech - SSC 105 — Introduction to Ethnic Studies Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/law-enforcement-criminal-justice/law-enforcement-criminal-justice-aas/ --- # Private Security Certificate **Certificate** This 18 credit-hour certificate program is designed to serve the needs of individuals who want the core education the Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice program offers. Upon completion, students will be prepared and certified to seek entry level employment positions in the private security field, which include but are not limited to: security officers, loss prevention officers, private inspectors, and private detectives. ## Courses - LAE 101 — Introduction to Criminal Justice - LAE 122 — Police Operations - LAE 135 — Forensics I - LAE 221 — Criminal Law - LAE 235 — Criminal Investigations - LAE 275 — Security Guard Training Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/law-enforcement-criminal-justice/private-security-certificate/ --- # Human Resource Specialist Certificate **Certificate** The Human Resource Specialist Certificate prepares students to enter into the human resource management realm of organizations. The program includes coursework in talent acquisition, learning and development, effective communication, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and human resources law. The program aligns with the industry recognized credentials and is an effective and efficient starting point for those starting a career in human resources. ## Courses - MGT 118 — Effective Management Communications - MGT 121 — Principles of Management - MGT 165 — Human Resources Management - MGT 170 — Learning and Development - MGT 232 — Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace - MGT 266 — Talent Acquisition - MGT 268 — Human Resource Management Law Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/management-supervision/human-resource-specialist-certificate/ --- # Leadership Excellence Certificate **Certificate** This certificate develops leadership skills necessary in upper levels of management. Encompasses courses in Leadership, Strategic Management, Quality Management, Project Management and Change Management. Students who already have a bachelor’s degree in another field may use this certificate as an addition to their credentials or to update current management skills. ## Courses - BUS 101 — Introduction to Business - MGT 121 — Principles of Management - MGT 225 — Effective Leadership Skills - MGT 228 — Change Management - MGT 276 — Corporate Social Responsibility and Decision Making - MGT 288 — Strategic Management Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/management-supervision/leadership-excellence-certificate/ --- # Management and Supervision A.A.S. **Degree** This is a comprehensive degree that encompasses supervision, business, business law, accounting, marketing and computer application courses as well as 18 hours of general education requirements. Students will be eligible for jobs in management, supervision, customer service, and human resources. ## Courses - ACC 153 — Principles of Financial Accounting - ACC 154 — Principles of Managerial Accounting - BUS 101 — Introduction to Business - CAB 135 — Electronic Spreadsheeting Using Excel - CAB 235 — Advanced Spreadsheeting Using Excel - CIS 103 — Computer Software and Concepts - ECO 201 — Principles of Macroeconomics - ECO 202 — Principles of Microeconomics - EGL 101 — Composition I - EGL 102 — Composition II - EGL 111 — Introduction to Business and Technical Writing - EGL 212 — Technical Writing Applications - GBS 101 — Introduction to Global Business - MAT 111 — Business and Consumer Mathematics - MGT 101 — Fundamentals of Supervision - MGT 118 — Effective Management Communications - MGT 121 — Principles of Management - MGT 205 — Organizational Behavior - MGT 251 — Practicum - MGT 276 — Corporate Social Responsibility and Decision Making - MGT 288 — Strategic Management - MKT 131 — Principles of Marketing - SPE 103 — Effective Speech Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/management-supervision/management-supervision-aas/ --- # Organization Management Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - BUS 101 — Introduction to Business - BUS 225 — The Legal Environment of Business - MGT 118 — Effective Management Communications - MGT 121 — Principles of Management - MGT 205 — Organizational Behavior - MGT 232 — Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace - MGT 276 — Corporate Social Responsibility and Decision Making Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/management-supervision/organization-management-certificate/ --- # Marketing Certificate **Certificate** Marketing is a blend of art and science, analysis and originality. The Marketing Certificate provides students with the opportunity to leverage creativity and strategic thinking to solve business challenges. Through direct experience building strategic plans, students will survey essential elements needed for a career in marketing, including market research, consumer behavior, public relations, advertising, and integrated marketing communications. Graduates will be ready for the challenges of tomorrow. ## Courses - MKT 131 — Principles of Marketing - MKT 215 — Introduction to Advertising - MKT 230 — Consumer Behavior - MKT 236 — Marketing Research - MKT 240 — Introduction to Public Relations - MKT 270 — Integrated Marketing Communications Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/marketing-management/marketing-certificate/ --- # Marketing Management A.A.S. **Degree** This comprehensive degree encompasses principles of marketing, consumer behavior, professional selling, public relations, advertising, customer service, business marketing, internet marketing and brand marketing. The Marketing Management curriculum is designed to meet a variety of student needs, including preparation for entry level positions, upgrading skills needed in current jobs, making career changes or acquiring specialized knowledge for small business ownership. Students will complete a portfolio project in each class and are required to submit 3 portfolios before graduation for review… ## Courses - EGL 101 — Composition I - EGL 102 — Composition II - EGL 111 — Introduction to Business and Technical Writing - EGL 212 — Technical Writing Applications - MAT 111 — Business and Consumer Mathematics - MGT 118 — Effective Management Communications - MGT 276 — Corporate Social Responsibility and Decision Making - MKT 131 — Principles of Marketing - MKT 215 — Introduction to Advertising - MKT 230 — Consumer Behavior - MKT 240 — Introduction to Public Relations - MKT 248 — Marketing Management - MKT 251 — Practicum Marketing - MKT 266 — Digital Marketing - MKT 270 — Integrated Marketing Communications - MKT 271 — Brand Marketing - SPE 103 — Effective Speech Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/marketing-management/marketing-management-aas/ --- # Marketing Management Certificate **Certificate** This comprehensive certificate encompasses principles of marketing, consumer behavior, professional selling, public relations, advertising, customer service, business marketing, internet marketing and brand marketing. The certificate allows students to gain new credential quickly, to add many salable skills, and to build on previously obtained business knowledge. The difference between the A.A.S. in Marketing Management and the Marketing Management Certificate is that the A.A.S. students are required to take general education courses. ## Courses - MKT 131 — Principles of Marketing - MKT 230 — Consumer Behavior - MKT 236 — Marketing Research - MKT 270 — Integrated Marketing Communications Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/marketing-management/marketing-management-certificate/ --- # CAD Interior Design Certificate **Certificate** The CAD Interior Design Certificate prepares students for CAD drafting positions tailored towards Interior Design using AutoCAD for 2D and 3D design and drafting. Students will be proficient in creating floor plans and elevation drawings using AutoCAD and creating 3D computer models of interior floor plans. Possible job positions include CAD draftsperson and interior detail draftsperson. This certificate can be completed in one semester. ## Courses - CAD 134 — Basic AutoCAD for Interior Design - CAD 136 — Advanced AutoCAD for Interior Design Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/mechanical-design-cad/cad-interior-design-certificate/ --- # Computer-Aided Design Certificate **Certificate** The Computer-Aided Design Certificate prepares students for CAD drafting job positions using AutoCAD software. Students will be proficient in drawing setup and drafting techniques for mechanical and architectural applications as well as general design fundamentals using CAD. Possible job positions include: Mechanical Draftsperson, Architectural Draftsperson, and General Design Draftsperson. This certificate can be completed in one semester. ## Courses - CAD 116 — Basic AutoCAD - CAD 117 — Intermediate AutoCAD - CAD 118 — Advanced AutoCAD Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/mechanical-design-cad/computer-aided-design-certificate/ --- # General Design Certificate **Certificate** The General Design Certificate prepares students for general drafting positions using a variety of CAD software like AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, and SolidWorks to design 2D and 3D CAD models and detail drawings. Possible job positions include CAD draftsperson and general CAD designer. ## Courses - CAD 105 — Industrial Design Engineering - CAD 107 — Introduction to 3D Printing - CAD 116 — Basic AutoCAD - CAD 117 — Intermediate AutoCAD - CAD 118 — Advanced AutoCAD - CAD 134 — Basic AutoCAD for Interior Design - CAD 136 — Advanced AutoCAD for Interior Design - CAD 210 — Industrial Design Techniques - CAD 220 — Introduction to Building Information Modeling - Revit - CAD 224 — Advanced Building Information Modeling - Revit - CAD 228 — Revit MEP – Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing - CAD 230 — Introduction to SolidWorks - CAD 232 — Intermediate SolidWorks - CAD 234 — Advanced SolidWorks - CAD 240 — Introduction to Autodesk Inventor - EAS 190 — Geographic Information Systems I Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/mechanical-design-cad/general-design-certificate/ --- # Industrial Design Engineering Certificate **Certificate** Industrial Design Engineering certificate prepares students for CAD drafting and design positions. Curriculum includes instruction in Computer-Aided Design modeling software such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD to design and 3D print computer generated models. Students will become proficient in 3D computer modeling and 2D drafting and annotation of part drawings. Upon completion, students will be prepared for the following jobs: Prototype Designer, Industrial Drafter/Designer, Product Designer, 3D Printing Technician and Mechanical Designer. ## Courses - CAD 101 — Industrial Drafting and Design - CAD 103 — Autodesk Fusion 360 - CAD 105 — Industrial Design Engineering - CAD 107 — Introduction to 3D Printing - CAD 116 — Basic AutoCAD - CAD 117 — Intermediate AutoCAD - CAD 150 — Laser Applications - CAD 210 — Industrial Design Techniques - CAD 230 — Introduction to SolidWorks - CAD 238 — SolidWorks CAM - MFG 135 — Fluid Power and Controls - MFG 141 — CNC Machine Operation - NIMS - MFG 210 — Industrial Robotics and Automation Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/mechanical-design-cad/industrial-design-engineering-certificate/ --- # Mechanical Design/CAD A.A.S. **Degree** The associate degree in Mechanical Design/CAD provides students with in-depth training in product design, development and rapid prototyping. Students will develop skills and practical experience in part and assembly design utilizing two- and three-dimensional Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software and 3D printing technology, while building a solid foundation in general education. The degree prepares students for design positions in various industries, such as automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, consumer products and industrial equipment. Job titles may range from Mechanical Designer and Produ… ## Courses - CAD 101 — Industrial Drafting and Design - CAD 103 — Autodesk Fusion 360 - CAD 105 — Industrial Design Engineering - CAD 107 — Introduction to 3D Printing - CAD 116 — Basic AutoCAD - CAD 117 — Intermediate AutoCAD - CAD 118 — Advanced AutoCAD - CAD 210 — Industrial Design Techniques - CAD 230 — Introduction to SolidWorks - CAD 232 — Intermediate SolidWorks - CAD 234 — Advanced SolidWorks - CAD 238 — SolidWorks CAM - CAD 240 — Introduction to Autodesk Inventor - CAD 270 — Advanced Engineering Design - EGL 101 — Composition I - EGL 102 — Composition II - EGL 111 — Introduction to Business and Technical Writing - EGL 212 — Technical Writing Applications - ENG 120 — Engineering Graphics - MAT 114 — Applied Mathematics I - MFG 115 — Processes and Materials - MFG 180 — Mechanical Drives - PHY 101 — Applied Physics - SPE 103 — Effective Speech Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/mechanical-design-cad/mechanical-design-cad-aas/ --- # Mechanical Design/CAD Certificate **Certificate** Certificate provides students with in-depth training in product design, development and rapid prototyping. Students will gain hands-on experience with part and assembly design utilizing two- and three-dimensional Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software and 3D printers. The certificate prepares students for design positions in various industries, such as automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, consumer products and industrial equipment. Job titles may range from CAD Drafter and Design Technician to Mechanical Designer and Product Designer. ## Courses - CAD 101 — Industrial Drafting and Design - CAD 107 — Introduction to 3D Printing - CAD 116 — Basic AutoCAD - CAD 117 — Intermediate AutoCAD - CAD 118 — Advanced AutoCAD - CAD 230 — Introduction to SolidWorks - CAD 232 — Intermediate SolidWorks - CAD 234 — Advanced SolidWorks - CAD 238 — SolidWorks CAM - CAD 270 — Advanced Engineering Design - ENG 120 — Engineering Graphics - MFG 115 — Processes and Materials - MFG 180 — Mechanical Drives Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/mechanical-design-cad/mechanical-design-cad-certificate/ --- # Revit – Building Information Modeling (BIM) Certificate **Certificate** The Revit Building Information Modeling Certificate prepares students for CAD design and drafting positions using Building Information Modeling software. BIM is an intelligent 3D model-based process that gives architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals the insight and tools to more efficiently plan, design, construct, and manage buildings and infrastructure. Possible job positions include Building Information Modeler, Architectural Draftsperson and Interior Draftsperson. ## Courses - CAD 220 — Introduction to Building Information Modeling - Revit - CAD 224 — Advanced Building Information Modeling - Revit - CAD 228 — Revit MEP – Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/mechanical-design-cad/revit-building-information-modeling-bim-certificate/ --- # SolidWorks Certificate **Certificate** The Solidworks Certificate prepares students for CAD design and drafting positions using SolidWorks Parametric Modeling software. Solidworks is used by manufacturing and engineering companies to design parts and assemblies and to analyze their functions using computer engineering techniques. Possible job positions include Mechanical draftsperson and Industrial designer. ## Courses - CAD 230 — Introduction to SolidWorks - CAD 232 — Intermediate SolidWorks - CAD 234 — Advanced SolidWorks Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/mechanical-design-cad/solidworks-certificate/ --- # Nursing A.A.S. **Degree** Note : Refer to IAI General Education Courses page for guidelines on General Education course selection. ## Courses - BIO 231 — Human Anatomy and Physiology I - BIO 232 — Human Anatomy and Physiology II - BIO 251 — Microbiology - EGL 101 — Composition I - EGL 102 — Composition II - NUR 103 — Nursing Concepts 1A - NUR 104 — Nursing Concepts 1B - NUR 109 — Nursing Concepts 2A: Maternal-Child - NUR 110 — Nursing Concepts 2B: Chronic Illness - NUR 111 — Nursing Pharmacology 1 - NUR 112 — Nursing Pharmacology 2 - NUR 151 — LPN Option - NUR 214 — Nursing Pharmacology 3 - NUR 215 — Nursing Concepts 3 - NUR 216 — Nursing Concepts 4A - NUR 217 — Nursing Concepts 4B - PSY 120 — Human Development - SOC 103 — Social Problems - SPE 103 — Effective Speech Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/nursing/nursing-aas/ --- # Perioperative Nursing Certificate **Certificate** The goal of the Perioperative Nursing Certificate program is to provide individuals with the fundamental knowledge and skills required to provide safe, patient-centered care in the operating environment. This certificate can be completed in one semester. ## Courses - NUR 213 — Perioperative Nursing Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/nursing/perioperative-nursing-certificate/ --- # Practical Nursing (LPN) Certificate **Certificate** The Practical Nursing Certificate is only open to students enrolled in the Associate Degree in Nursing program. It is not a standalone program. ## Courses - BIO 232 — Human Anatomy and Physiology II - BIO 251 — Microbiology - NUR 103 — Nursing Concepts 1A - NUR 104 — Nursing Concepts 1B - NUR 109 — Nursing Concepts 2A: Maternal-Child - NUR 110 — Nursing Concepts 2B: Chronic Illness - NUR 111 — Nursing Pharmacology 1 - NUR 112 — Nursing Pharmacology 2 - NUR 151 — LPN Option - PSY 120 — Human Development - SOC 103 — Social Problems Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/nursing/practical-nursing-lpn-certificate/ --- # Paralegal Studies A.A.S. **Degree** Note : Refer to IAI General Education Courses page for guidelines on General Education course selection. ## Courses - CIS 101 — Introduction to Computer Information Systems - CIS 103 — Computer Software and Concepts - EGL 101 — Composition I - EGL 102 — Composition II - EGL 111 — Introduction to Business and Technical Writing - EGL 212 — Technical Writing Applications - LAE 221 — Criminal Law - LAE 270 — Law of Evidence - PAR 101 — Introduction to Paralegal Studies - PAR 110 — Legal Research I - PAR 113 — Litigation - PAR 210 — Legal Research II - PAR 222 — Law Office Management - PAR 250 — Practicum - SPE 103 — Effective Speech Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/paralegal-studies/paralegal-studies-aas/ --- # Paralegal Studies Certificate **Certificate** This certificate is intended for students who have already successfully completed an Associate of Arts or Bachelor of Arts degrees. ## Courses - LAE 221 — Criminal Law - LAE 270 — Law of Evidence - PAR 101 — Introduction to Paralegal Studies - PAR 110 — Legal Research I - PAR 113 — Litigation - PAR 115 — Law of Family Relations - PAR 123 — Real Property Law - PAR 210 — Legal Research II - PAR 211 — Corporate and Securities Law - PAR 212 — Probate - PAR 215 — Tort and Insurance Law - PAR 216 — Estate Planning - PAR 218 — Contract Law - PAR 219 — Environmental Law - PAR 220 — Administrative and Social Security Law - PAR 222 — Law Office Management - PAR 225 — Bankruptcy Law - PAR 227 — Intellectual Property - PAR 230 — Commercial Real Estate Law - PAR 250 — Practicum Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/paralegal-studies/paralegal-studies-certificate/ --- # Advanced Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate **Certificate** Upon completion of the course work for the Advanced Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate and providing documentation of all required observation hours and practical experience, graduates will be eligible to apply for the Illinois Certification Board CADC Certification. ## Courses - HSV 110 — Counseling/Interviewing - HSV 121 — Assessment, Treatment Planning, and Addiction Strategies - HSV 122 — Cross Cultural Consideration in Counseling - HSV 250 — Substance Abuse Practicum I - HSV 255 — Substance Abuse Practicum II - PSY 234 — Family Systems and the Addictive Process - PSY 235 — Psychology of Group Behavior - PSY 237 — Psychopharmacology - PSY 238 — Substance Use and Related Disorders Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/substance-abuse-counseling/advanced-substance-abuse-counseling-certificate/ --- # Preparatory Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate **Certificate** Upon completion of the course work for the Preparatory Substance Abuse Certificate and providing documentation of all required observation hours and practical experience, graduates will be eligible to apply for the Illinois Certification Board CADC Certification. ## Courses - HSV 110 — Counseling/Interviewing - HSV 121 — Assessment, Treatment Planning, and Addiction Strategies - HSV 122 — Cross Cultural Consideration in Counseling - HSV 250 — Substance Abuse Practicum I - PSY 234 — Family Systems and the Addictive Process - PSY 235 — Psychology of Group Behavior - PSY 237 — Psychopharmacology - PSY 238 — Substance Use and Related Disorders Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/substance-abuse-counseling/preparatory-substance-abuse-counseling-certificate/ --- # Substance Abuse Counseling A.A.S. **Degree** Upon completion of the A.A.S. in Substance Abuse Counseling and providing documentation of all required observation hours and practical experience, graduates will be eligible to apply for the Illinois Certification Board CADC Certification. ## Courses - ANT 102 — Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology - ART 113 — Art History: Modern Art (Twentieth Century) - BIO 101 — Introduction to Life Science - BIO 105 — Human Genetics - EGL 101 — Composition I - EGL 102 — Composition II - EGL 111 — Introduction to Business and Technical Writing - EGL 212 — Technical Writing Applications - GEG 122 — Cultural Geography - HSV 110 — Counseling/Interviewing - HSV 121 — Assessment, Treatment Planning, and Addiction Strategies - HSV 122 — Cross Cultural Consideration in Counseling - HSV 210 — Counseling/Interviewing II - HSV 250 — Substance Abuse Practicum I - HSV 255 — Substance Abuse Practicum II - MAT 125 — General Education Mathematics - MAT 131 — Elementary Statistics - MUS 236 — Music Literature and History - PHL 106 — Ethics - PSC 202 — International Relations - PSY 101 — Introduction to Psychology - PSY 107 — Applied Psychology: The Psychology of Personal Growth - PSY 120 — Human Development - PSY 203 — Psychology of Abnormal Behavior - PSY 204 — Adolescent Psychology - PSY 205 — Adult Psychology - PSY 234 — Family Systems and the Addictive Process - PSY 235 — Psychology of Group Behavior - PSY 237 — Psychopharmacology - PSY 238 — Substance Use and Related Disorders - SOC 101 — Introduction to Sociology - SOC 234 — Sociology of Violence - SPE 103 — Effective Speech - SSC 105 — Introduction to Ethnic Studies - SSC 201 — Introduction to Global Studies Source: https://catalog.oakton.edu/career-programs-pathways/substance-abuse-counseling/substance-abuse-counseling-aas/ --- # ACC 100 — Accounting Procedures Course introduces fundamental accounting procedures to complete the accounting cycle, including business transactions, adjusting entries, financial statements, and closing procedures. Also integrated are reconciliation of bank statements, examination of internal controls, and payroll procedures. This non-transfer course is intended for those students who want to learn basic accounting or for those who need preparation before enrolling in ACC 153 . --- # ACC 153 — Principles of Financial Accounting Course covers preparation and analysis of financial information using generally accepted accounting principles. Content includes the accounting cycle, financial statement preparation, merchandise accounting, internal controls, cash, receivables, inventory, payables, property, plant and equipment, intangible assets, liabilities, stockholders’ equity, cash flow statement and financial statement analysis. --- # ACC 154 — Principles of Managerial Accounting Course presents accounting information used for internal business management. Focus is on planning, controlling and evaluating company performance. Content includes budgeting, job costing, product pricing, breakeven analysis, standard costing, decision models. Projects will be completed in Microsoft Excel. Prior experience with Excel not required. --- # ACC 170 — Payroll Tax Accounting Course covers study and practice in practical applications of payroll tax laws and requirements. Content includes understanding and preparation of payroll records including FICA, unemployment taxes, payroll registers, tax forms, and deposit coupons. --- # ACC 180 — Accounting with Microsoft Excel Course provides accounting refresher and uses Microsoft Excel features to perform accounting functions. Accounting topics include transactions, financial statements, cash flow, inventory costing, bank reconciliations, payroll, depreciation, bond amortization, financial ratios, and budgeting. Excel topics include formulas, formatting, multiple worksheets, charting, ranges, pivot tables, basic macros, goal seek, and special functions for calculations of inventory, payroll, depreciation, and time value of money. --- # ACC 183 — QuickBooks Online Certified User Preparation Course prepares students for QuickBooks Online Certified User Exam. Topics include setting up companies, managing customer and vendor activity, preparing bank reconciliations, setting up inventory tracking, working with Balance Sheet transactions, performing payroll, creating job estimates and time-tracking, setting up product classes, customizing forms and reports, integrating with Microsoft Office, performing adjusting entries, and closing the books. --- # ACC 188 — Cloud Accounting Course uses cloud systems to perform accounting functions for service and merchandising entities. Google Sheets are used to prepare transaction analysis and financial statements. Excel 365 is used to perform the entire accounting cycle. QuickBooks Online is introduced and basic navigation of tools, screens, and forms. Prior experience with accounting software is not required. --- # ACC 241 — Intermediate Accounting I Course presents development, usefulness and limitations of financial accounting. Content includes the study of financial statements, conceptual framework of accounting, present value techniques, as well as issues arising from cash, receivables, inventories, long-term assets, and current liabilities. --- # ACC 242 — Intermediate Accounting II Course presents theory and practice relating to liabilities, equity and statement of cash flows. Content includes study of debt and equity securities, earnings per share, accounting for income taxes, leases, statement of cash flows and financial reporting. Accounting research is included using professional databases to resolve accounting issues. --- # ACC 243 — Accounting Research Course presents practice of general accounting research. Content includes study of professional research using authoritative databases. Focus is on accounting literature, including application of professional standards to case study simulations. This course will satisfy the 2-hour accounting research required by the Illinois Board of Examiners for the CPA exam. --- # ACC 244 — Income Tax Accounting Course offers practical study of current federal and Illinois state income tax concepts, requirements, procedures and forms as they relate to businesses and individuals. Content includes income inclusions and exclusions, capital gains and losses, business and personal deductions and accounting methods. Computerized tax software used. --- # ACC 245 — Cost Accounting Course presents managerial and cost accounting with a focus on how management can use this information to make strategic business decisions. Content includes application of cost concepts in manufacturing under differing costing methods, with focus on job, process, standard, variable and activity-based costing. Additional content includes short and long-term decision techniques with focus on cost-volume-profit analysis and capital budgeting. Assignments include computerized spreadsheeting. --- # ACC 251 — QuickBooks Comprehensive Course prepares students for QuickBooks ProAdvisor Exam. Content in first 8 weeks includes basic functions such as sales, receivables, purchases, payables, inventory, bank reconciliations, sales taxes, and payroll. Content in second 8 weeks includes cleaning up errors, fixing the data necessary for tax returns, and troubleshooting financial reports. Previous experience with QuickBooks is not required. --- # ACC 253 — Practicum Course offers cooperative work experience in accounting field. Part of course credit earned for participation in supervised cooperative work experience program, in college-approved training setting. Minimum of 200 hours at work site must be completed. --- # ACC 255 — Careers in Accounting Course presents an exploration of career paths in bookkeeping, tax accounting, corporate accounting, auditing, international accounting, and independent accounting practice. Content includes fields of accounting, professional resumes, cover letters, job-search strategies, and interview skills. Students will attend one professional networking event arranged by the instructor. --- # ACC 260 — Auditing Course concerned primarily with financial auditing. Content includes auditing standards, concepts and techniques, internal control, audit programs and audit reports. --- # ACC 266 — Advanced Accounting Course covers governmental and not-for-profit accounting, and business combinations. Content includes general funds, special funds, consolidated financial statements, intercompany inventory, and other intercompany transactions. --- # ACC 274 — Advanced Tax Accounting Course examines basic concepts of corporation income taxation for person in business field or student aspiring to a business career. General understanding of federal income tax system assumed. Focus is on tax aspects of business transactions and on compensation techniques. Content includes basic principles of income taxation as applied to partnerships, estates and trusts; taxation on transfer of wealth, both during lifetime and testamentary. Computerized tax software used. --- # ACC 280 — Data Analytics for Accounting Course covers accounting concepts through the application of data analytics. Content includes data preparation, modeling, analysis and interpretation, and visualization. --- # ACC 290 — Topics In Accounting Course covers selected current topics in Accounting; one identified for each section. Possible content includes: Income Tax Update, Payroll Tax Update, and Case Studies in ethics for Accounting. Fee Varies. Prerequisite may vary by topic. --- # AHR 101 — Introduction to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Course present theories, demonstrations and lab experiences in area of basic vapor compression cycle in refrigeration. Content includes functioning and operating characteristics of mechanical refrigeration system: condensers, evaporators, compressors, refrigerant control devices, refrigerants, test equipment, and special service procedures connected with basic refrigeration cycle. The Clean Air Act set by EPA for proper use of refrigerants explained. --- # AHR 102 — Heating Course covers basic principles of residential heating systems. Content includes proper installation, service and safety procedures, and introductions of the proper procedures to troubleshoot and diagnose reasons for the malfunction of the furnace. Focus is on the combustion process and consumer safety. --- # AHR 103 — Sheet Metal Layout and Fabrication Course covers methods of fabrication. Content includes laying out and fabricating sheet metal ducts and fittings used in heating and air conditioning installations. --- # AHR 104 — Introduction to Electricity and Automatic Controls Course introduces electricity and automatic controls. Content includes electrical safety, basic wiring skills, electrical components, household wiring, wire sizing, conduct sizing, proper procedure to bend thin wall, the explanation of series and parallel circuits as well as hands-on experience with electrical tools and meters. --- # AHR 105 — EPA Section 608 Certification Course designed to prepare for “EPA Section 608” certification exam. Certification in proper refrigerant use required by law for work on refrigeration systems. Examination fees required. --- # AHR 201 — Commercial Refrigeration Systems Course covers the entire refrigeration cycle, from compressor discharge to compressor suction, for low, medium, and high pressure refrigeration systems. Content includes various types of refrigeration systems, medium and low pressure temperature and their proper installation, product to be cooled, desired temperature to be maintained, humidity conditions, problems involving system balance and component capacity, as well as the use of heat load charts. --- # AHR 202 — Air Conditioning II – Split System Course covers principles of residential air conditioning systems. Content includes evaluation and classroom hands-on experience in use of psychometrics, residential air conditioning equipment types and installation. Lab and the simulators focus on systems performance problems and diagnostics. --- # AHR 203 — Residential Heating and Air Conditioning Load Calculations Course covers calculation of heating and cooling loads to determine appropriate selection of equipment in new construction. Content includes construction and heat transfer through structure, and computations for heat gains and heat losses for various building structures. --- # AHR 204 — Air Distribution Systems (Design) Course covers air moving and treating equipment, and distribution of air using appropriate devices. Content includes blower performance, static and dynamic pressures and pressure drop due to friction, sizing and selection of ductwork and blowers, diffusers, registers and grilles as well as the evaluation of overall system performance. --- # AHR 206 — Residential Hot Water Boilers and Hydronics Technology Course covers conventional and modern residential hydronic systems. Content includes "Near boiler" piping, accessories and zoning operations; proper sizing of heat emitting components, baseboards and piping. Hands on experience with tools and the operation of a boiler system. --- # AHR 208 — Advanced Automatic Controls Course covers advanced automatic controls used presently in high-efficiency furnaces. Content includes electronic ignition systems, generic sequence of automatic controls, and ladder type wiring diagrams. --- # AHR 212 — Indoor Air Quality Course covers sources of pollutants, methods of control, and management techniques to maintain acceptable indoor air quality. --- # AHR 213 — Commercial HVAC Systems Applications Course covers various types of HVAC systems used in commercial buildings and the proper procedure to select and size for the primary and secondary HVAC. Content includes all-air, air-hydronic, all-hydronic and unitary systems and their layouts for air filtration, odor removal, heating, cooling, and air distribution. --- # AHR 214 — Energy Audit, Analysis and Management Course covers conducting energy audit, surveying and evaluation procedures for energy using systems, and establishing energy management procedures and schedule. --- # AHR 215 — Steam Boiler Operations Course covers principles of boiler operation for both low- and high-pressure steam boilers. Content includes complete boiler setup from feedwater systems to boiler and piping layout and assembly, combustion accessories and controls, steam accessories, draft controls, and pressure reducing stations. Focus is on boiler room operation and safety. ASME code standards for high-pressure steam boilers are emphasized. --- # ANT 102 — Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology Course introduces the subfield of social and cultural anthropology, which studies living cultures within the United States and around the world. Content includes the pillars of culture, medical anthropology, globalization and topics related to applied anthropology. Students will be introduced to cultural systems of various human groups with particular attention to the impacts of transnationalism and globalization on indigenous and marginalized communities throughout the world as well as those within the United States. Students will explore the diversity of these communities within specific hi… --- # ANT 103 — Introduction to Archaeology Course introduces archaeology, subfield of anthropology which studies prehistory and history of humankind, and examines archaeological concepts including research and methods for study of prehistoric cultures. Content includes site location, techniques of excavation, methods of dating artifacts and sites; analysis of artifacts, origin and spread of agriculture, rise and development of modern civilization; current archaeological investigations and interpretations of findings. --- # ANT 104 — Introduction to Physical Anthropology Course introduces physical anthropology, subfield of anthropology that includes study of biological, social and cultural aspects of human evolution and adaptation. Content includes fossil record and principles of population genetics, used to explore theory of evolution, primate behavior, concept of race, and human adaptation and evolution. --- # ANT 290 — Topics in Anthropology Course explores major issues related to field of anthropology. Topics selected from following subspecialties: primate studies and human evolution; religion and rituals; cross-gender and race issues; and early civilization. Course has different focus and/or scope from other anthropology courses currently offered. Course can be taken for credit up to four times on different topics. Fee Varies. Prerequisite may vary by topic. --- # ARB 101 — Beginning Arabic I Course develops basic language skills within the context of cultures of Arabic-speaking countries. Content include pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening comprehension, and oral and written communication. No prior study of language presumed. Recommended that experienced students discuss proper placement with instructor. --- # ARB 102 — Beginning Arabic II Course continues to develop and expand basic skills introduced in ARB 101 . Content includes pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening comprehension, and oral and written communication within the context of cultures of Arabic-speaking countries. --- # ARB 105 — Conversational Arabic Course provides conversational practice in Arabic to develop oral communicative skills using correct pronunciation and structure. Content includes appropriate use of language within the context of Arabic culture, through vocabulary development, oral presentations, role-play, and class discussion of Arabic language and life in the Arab world. --- # ARB 201 — Intermediate Arabic I Course continues development of basic Modern Standard Arabic skills. Content includes general review and expansion of beginning grammar, along with conversation, vocabulary development, readings, and writing exercises. Focus is on life in modern Arabic-speaking countries. --- # ARB 202 — Intermediate Arabic II Course continues Arabic 201. Content includes increased knowledge of the Arabic language and its culture. Extensive practice in reading, writing, and speaking of Modern Standard Arabic, as well as exposure to other commonly used Arabic dialects. --- # ART 105 — Fundamentals of Two-Dimensional Art I Course explores basic flat art design fundamentals and media, image, technique, concept, and vocabulary of design. Content includes pencil, pen and ink, brush and ink, charcoal, pastel and designers’ colors or acrylics, relationships of visual imagery through depth in plastic illusion, elements of design (line, value, texture, color, contrast, balance) and composition. Studio work outside regular class time required. --- # ART 107 — Fundamentals of Three-Dimensional Art I Studio course introducing the principles of three-dimensional design through hands-on practice and critical discussion. Students explore relief and freestanding (in-the-round) structures, contour and plane, additive and subtractive methods, proportion and scale, balance and imbalance, kinetic and static forms, and motif and repetition. Emphasis is placed on developing visual vocabulary, creative problem-solving, and safe, environmentally responsible studio practices. Using materials such as clay, paper, wood, wire, plaster, and recycled media, students develop original works that respond to s… --- # ART 108 — Fundamentals of Three-Dimensional Art II Course continues ART 107 , concentrating on more advanced exploration of media and form in relation to personal concept. Content includes clay, plaster, wood, epoxies (optional) and plastics (optional). Focus is on developing personal concept. Studio work outside of regular class time required. --- # ART 109 — Art History: Jewish Art from Antiquity to Modern Israel Course explores Jewish artists searching for original style from the building of the tabernacle in the desert till the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem. Focus is on the influences of non-Jewish styles on Jewish art and architecture in the Diaspora as a reflection of diversity and assimilation and the new challenges after the re-establishment of the state of Israel. --- # ART 110 — History of Photography Course presents visually oriented history of development of commercial and creative photography and photographic technology. Focus is on understanding how photography fits into past and present human experience and how photographer reflects self within social context of culture. --- # ART 111 — Art History: Prehistoric to Renaissance Course is comparative study of art as expression of human experience from prehistoric to Renaissance period. Content includes major artists, styles and movements. Focus is on development of perceptive stylistic analysis and ability to understand a work of art in relation to cultural context. --- # ART 112 — Art History: Renaissance to Modern Course is a comparative study of art as expression of human experience from Renaissance to modern period. Content includes major artists, styles and movements. Focus is on development of perceptive stylistic analysis and ability to understand a work of art in relation cultural context. --- # ART 113 — Art History: Modern Art (Twentieth Century) Course is a comparative study of modern art as an expression of human experience. Content includes major artists, styles and movements from 1900 to 1945. Focus is on development of perceptive stylistic analysis and ability to understand a work of art in relation to cultural context. --- # ART 114 — Art History: Art of the Non-Western World Course is a comparative study of non-Western art as an expression of the human experience. Content includes art of China, Japan, India, Africa and native Americas from prehistoric to modern times. Focus is on the development of perceptive stylistic analysis and ability to understand a work of art in relation to its cultural context. --- # ART 115 — Beginning Photography Course explains basic photography. Student, using their own cameras, explore basics of film exposure, development and printing. Focus is on realizing camera’s ability to record fine delineation of tone and detail using black and white materials. Content includes use of studio cameras, studio lighting, brief history and basic aesthetics of photography. Studio work outside of regular class time required. --- # ART 116 — Alternative Photographic Processes Course utilizes basic photographic principles and tools and deals with development of manipulative and experimental nature of medium. Focus is on student’s work. Studio work outside of regular class time is required. --- # ART 117 — Digital Photography Course introduces potentials and realities of digital photography. Digital darkroom is constructed and necessary software explored. Content includes fundamentals of photography and their relation to digital imaging, basic electronic imaging principles, and scanning techniques. --- # ART 120 — Introduction to Museum Studies Course examines role of art museum curator. Content includes collection management and exhibit preparation, application of basic principles to other types of museums such as history, science or nature. The Koehnline Museum of Art at the Des Plaines campus serves as lab for course. --- # ART 122 — Art History: Contemporary Art Course is a comparative study of contemporary art as an expression of human experience. Content includes major artists, styles and movements from 1945 to the present. Focus is on development of perceptive stylistic analysis and ability to understand a work of art in relation to cultural context. --- # ART 125 — History of Graphic Design Course presents visually-oriented history of development of commercial and creative Graphic Design and Graphic Design technology. Content includes how Graphic Design fits into past and present human experience and how Graphic Design reflects itself within social context of culture. Focus is on the concepts of design and the work of the designer in order to assess the significance of Graphic Design as a cultural, social, and political activity. --- # ART 131 — Drawing I Course examines basics of drawing. Focus is on development of fundamental skills in proportion, value (shading) and perspective, use of form for personal expression. Content includes work from still life, live models and outside subject matter, media use of pencil, charcoal, conte, ink and pastels. Studio work outside of regular class time required. --- # ART 132 — Painting I Course provides basic understanding of traditional and contemporary painting materials. Media include acrylics/oils and watercolors. Topics include development of pictorial composition and spatial characteristics, with emphasis on color related to the concept of the work. Studio work outside of regular class time required. --- # ART 134 — Ceramics I Course examines techniques of hand-built and wheel-thrown ceramics. Content includes decorating and glazing techniques, understanding of appropriate form. Studio work outside of regular class time required. --- # ART 137 — Ceramics: Introduction to Wheel-Throwing Course introduces students to the potters’ wheel as primary forming tool for expressive functional pottery. Content includes ceramic art history and terminology, as well as glazing and firing methods. Students will create tall functional cylinders, vases, cups, bowls and plates. Focus is on development of personal artistic style within the creation of artwork. Course may be taken for credit up to four times. --- # ART 138 — Ceramics: Intermediate Wheel-Throwing This intermediate course builds upon the foundational skills developed in ART 137 : Ceramics: Introduction to Wheel Throwing. Course continues exploring the potter’s wheel as a primary tool for creating expressive, functional pottery. Students will focus on producing a range of tableware, including tall functional cylinders, surface-treated cups, large bowls, pouring vessels, lidded jars and decorated plates. Instruction covers glazing techniques, ceramic terminology, art history and various firing methods. Emphasis is placed on refining technical skills and developing a personal artistic sty… --- # ART 145 — Watercolor I Course provides basic understanding and working practice of watercolor as a painting medium. Content includes use of watercolor and component materials, tools and techniques associated with this medium, development of line, shape, spatial characteristics, color mixing, and their use in terms of the concept of the work. Studio work outside of scheduled class time required. --- # ART 215 — Color Photography Course explores aesthetics, techniques and theory of color photography. Content includes color theory, nature of light and its relationship to the additive and subtractive system of color theory, and color balance in relationship to light source and color corrected photographs. Focus is on student camera work to shoot and develop color positive and negative film, with the goal of making color photographs, applying history of photography and function of color aesthetics to photography, and to individual work. --- # ART 216 — Introduction to Digital Imaging Course surveys production, manipulation and output of photographic images electronically. Students will use photographs to be digitized and put into a computer for manipulation, to create output of images to paper prints. Content includes aesthetics of photographic image manipulation in context of student work and historical perspective. Implication of photographic electronic imaging to legal, moral and social issues discussed and related to commercial and fine arts applications. Adobe Photoshop used as the main software. --- # ART 217 — Advanced Digital Imaging Course uses advanced computer methods to cover highly developed techniques of photographic electronic imagery used by graphic designers and photographers to enhance images, including airbrush and shadow making, contour shading and texture additions, retouching, montaging and coloring. Additional content includes examining traditional tasks of line drawing, pattern and texture creation that the computer can produce in exacting detail. Students will use photographs for digitization and computer manipulation. Photoshop used as the main software. --- # ART 218 — Advanced Black and White Photography Course refines darkroom technique of ART 115 . Content includes issues of film exposure and development in order to produce “perfect” negatives, various films, developers, chemicals, papers and toners, and advanced studio lighting; medium and large format photography introduced. Focus is on student assignments and personal projects. --- # ART 219 — Photographic Lighting Course presents techniques of photographic lighting. Content includes using light as a creative tool, exploring tungsten light and electronic flash in studio situations. Studio and fieldwork outside of regular class time is required. --- # ART 220 — Advanced Digital Photography Course expands basic principles and tools of digital photography used in ART 117 and deals with the manipulative and experimental nature of the medium. Focus is on creation of original work utilizing the digital camera, study of development of manipulative photography. Studio work outside of regular class time required. --- # ART 222 — View Camera Course deals with large format photography, at advanced level. Students use College-provided equipment. Content includes techniques used in large format film exposure, development and printing. Focus is on discovering benefits associated with view camera in various aspects of the photographic field. Lab and studio work outside of regular class time required. --- # ART 223 — Landscape Photography Field Study Course covers aesthetic and historical developments of landscape photography. Content includes impact on artistic, cultural, social, economic and political issues, survey of historical photographers and modern practitioners of the medium. Week-long field study provides chance to employ techniques and ideas learned in class. --- # ART 224 — Introduction to Graphic Design Course explores fundamental concepts of visual design. Content includes range of functional aspects of design, such as communication and the production process, to visual aspects of design. Vector drawing used as medium for design process examination. Adobe Illustrator used as the main software. --- # ART 225 — Graphic Design Layout and Typography Course examines common graphic tools available in layout design, typography, and underlying design principles. Content includes typography and type design, ways of using illustrations and photographs in layouts, basic tools of graphic design for specific desktop publishing projects, properties of letter forms and converting letter forms into legible work. Student project to create type, modify it, and add it to existing fonts. Course project oriented and uses software for manipulation of layouts and typography for purpose of making final output. Adobe InDesign used as the main software. --- # ART 227 — Medium Format Photography Course introduces Medium Format camera system and its format advantages for photographer. Content includes numerous Medium Format systems used in field of professional photography, use of specialized equipment to reveal form and function of variety of subjects, enhancement of experience in basic photography with refinement of film exposure and development, technical operation of the Medium Format camera, and selection of appropriate equipment and materials. Focus is on practical, problem-solving applications. --- # ART 229 — Advanced Studio Lighting Course presents advanced study of studio lighting practices required in field of professional photography. Content includes further exploration of techniques specific to using electronic flash in unique photographic assignments, and fields of fashion, wedding, product, location/event-specific portraiture and layout-specific photography. Studio and fieldwork outside of regular class time required. --- # ART 230 — Architectural Photography Course covers esthetic and historical development of architectural photography. Content includes impact on artistic, cultural, social, economic, legal, and political issues; historical survey of architectural photographers, including modern practitioners of the medium. Students will produce a portfolio of work employing techniques and ideas learned in class. Course may be taken for credit up to four times. --- # ART 231 — Drawing II This advanced course expands on skills developed in ART 131 Drawing I, emphasizing the use of a variety of media, including color. Students will explore abstraction, nonobjective art, and imaginative image-making, while focusing on formal elements and creative expression. Coursework includes critical thinking exercises, the development of art-specific terminology, and analyzing modern and historical drawings, with a focus on works from underrepresented groups or cultures. --- # ART 232 — Painting II Course is a continuation of ART 132 , focusing on personal approach. No media restrictions. Studio work outside of regular class time required. --- # ART 234 — Ceramics II Course is a continuation of ART 134 , further exploring ceramic techniques, glaze calculation and aesthetic evaluation. Focus is on development of personal visual language. Studio work outside of regular class time is required. --- # ART 237 — Documentary Photography Course covers esthetic and historical development of documentary photography. Content includes impact on artistic, cultural, social, economic, legal, and political issues; historical survey of documentary photographers, including modern practitioners of the medium. Students will produce a portfolio of work employing techniques and ideas learned in class. Course may be taken for credit up to four times. --- # ART 238 — Ceramics: Advanced Wheel-Throwing Course develops students’ skills on the potters’ wheel as primary forming tool or expressive functional pottery. Content includes creating tableware: teapots, altered bowls, large vases, altered plates, multi-piece functional objects, set pieces, long neck bottle as well as glazing, terminology, ceramic art history, and firing methods. Focus is on development of personal artistic style within the creation of artwork. Course may be repeated up to three times. --- # ART 240 — Museum Studies: Field Experience Course offers on-site experience in museum field. Students serve internship (paid) or practicum (unpaid) for 10 hours weekly at a Chicago area museum (art, history, natural history, science, botanic garden). Job appropriate to student's skills. Regular meetings with instructor to provide detailed reports of work experience required. --- # ART 243 — Figure Drawing I Course teaches the fundamentals of drawing the human figure using various media, such as charcoal, graphite, ink, and pastel. Students will work from live nude models in order to study proportions, anatomy and the relationship between three-dimensional structure and movement. Students will learn to accurately depict the skeletal and muscular structure of the body, as well as skin tone, texture, lighting and color. Through demos, lectures and practice, students will learn to develop their technical skills while discovering their creative direction. --- # ART 244 — Designing Branding and Logos Course provides an examination of the role of graphic design in brand identity, logo design, and brand marketing. Topics include current design strategies for developing integrated digital branding solutions and practical application by hands-on experience in designing, application, and presentation of a company identity, logo, and brand program. --- # ART 245 — Watercolor II Course continues ART 145 Watercolor I, with further development of techniques, style, approach, concept and content. Advanced studies and exercises to produce more finished and accomplished work. Individual approach (style) and self- directed concepts stressed. Studio work outside of scheduled class time required. --- # ART 250 — Introduction to Computer Art Course provides hands-on experience with graphic arts, using computer as primary tool for generation and manipulation of visual images. Content includes use of computer hardware, software as well as additional peripheral components as media to create, store, sort, alter, combine and otherwise manipulate images as ideas for use in both fine and applied art and design. Corel Painter used as the main software. --- # ART 251 — Advanced Computer Art Course explores different media in making electronic images using many techniques which draw upon common skills and procedures. Content includes application processes using various computer software related to specific images, relationships to other techniques, customizing brushes, applying textures, creating dramatic borders, making mosaics, applying paint and sketches, transforming photographs, and animation. Production of finished output major goal of course. Adobe Photoshop and Corel Painter used as the main software. --- # ART 253 — Figure Drawing II Building on the foundational skills of ART 243 Figure Drawing I, this course advances the study of the human figure with a focus on structure, composition and creative exploration. Students will work from live nude models to create fully developed drawings, studying advanced techniques and concepts through experimentation, abstraction and innovative drawing techniques. Through ongoing practice, students will refine their understanding of anatomy, gesture and movement while developing their creative voice. The course encourages creative risk-taking and exploration while challenging students to… --- # ART 256 — Advanced Graphic Design Course covers advanced techniques of vector drawing. Content includes a broader and deeper exploration of artistic communication and design, as well as the production process of vector drawing. --- # ART 257 — Advanced Masking and Compositing Course presents techniques used in creating complex selections and masks with Adobe Photoshop to produce creative composite images—from realistic to abstract. Techniques include the creation, manipulation and output of images via inkjet printer to a variety of art papers using photographs, other original art and found objects that will be scanned into the computer. Topics include the aesthetics of image manipulation, both in the context of the student’s development of style and from an historical perspective, and the legal, moral and social issues of commercial and fine arts applications of p… --- # ART 259 — Introduction to Web Design Course covers the creation and use of graphics in web page design and production. Content includes fundamentals of graphic production, basic layout design principles, and HTML/CSS development for the web. --- # ART 260 — Introduction to 3D Animation and Multimedia Course explores design and production of animation and multimedia applications. Content includes three-dimensional rendering; its relationship to traditional two-dimensional graphic production, computer animation, and multimedia concepts and production procedures. Different media of computer sound, text, and imaging, and combinations of multimedia productions also covered. --- # ART 261 — Advanced 3D Animation and Multimedia Course presents working knowledge of 3D animation production. Topics include modeling, texturing, animation, lighting and rendering. Students create complex animation sequences including mechanical and character animations. Autodesk Maya used as the main software. --- # ART 262 — Introduction to Sound Design Course explores the various techniques of sound design in the creation of multimedia; film, animation, podcasting, etc. Musical instrument digital interface (MIDI) devices and synthesizers will be used as musical instruments and as an input device for the computer. Creative possibilities of sound design will be explored through the creation of music, recording Foley sound effects, and recording dialog for use in podcasting, voice over narration, and/or dialog in film and animation. --- # ART 263 — Introduction to Motion Graphics Course explores methods used in professional video and film production and post-production. Content includes storyboard, structure, and production of short video piece. Integration of computer-generated material, such as 2D and 3D graphics, typography and animation will be edited together with photography and video. Focus is on software manipulation, including special effect techniques such as compositing and rotoscoping. Practical considerations of graphic format, resolution, color and saturation limitation are explored. Key peripherals explained in context of real world production situation… --- # ART 264 — Multimedia Authoring Course covers the use of authoring tools and issues affecting multimedia production projects from design phase through completion. Projects completed in software package. Content includes basic programming techniques, animation control, software engineering principles for multimedia environment, use of color images and sound, incorporation of movies, CD-ROM production, testing and mastering. --- # ART 267 — Web Design Layout and Typography Course covers applications of common graphic tools available in web layout design and typography. Content includes artistic principles and techniques of web page design and layout, and examination of graphic design process from concept to production. --- # ART 268 — Digital 2D Animation and Multimedia Course introduces students to digital animation techniques and principles. Students apply the principles of animation by creating object/shape-based keyframe animations and hand-drawn frame by frame animations. Several Adobe applications used to create animations for the course, including Photoshop, Animate and/or After Effects. --- # ART 270 — 3D Illustration Course covers fundamentals of creating imagery with 3D software. Content includes traditional use of media and compositional skills combined with technical material necessary to produce computer-generated illustrative art. Final output involves large size printing. Autodesk 3ds Max used as the main software. --- # ART 271 — Advanced Multimedia Authoring Course covers in-depth understanding of interactive presentations, for students with basic knowledge of Macromedia Director as a tool for multimedia design and production. Content includes how media such as sound, video, Flash, QTVR, fonts, text and graphics are controlled by Lingo to create interactive presentations, with final output to CD-ROM and the web (via Shockwave); practical and aesthetic considerations of projects such as games, instructional or promotional pieces, or other artistic expressions through multimedia. Integration with Internet is stressed. --- # ART 272 — Portfolio Development Course covers developing appropriate portfolios. Content includes examining different media, and developing types of portfolios for the commercial world, for transfer to other art schools, and for exhibiting fine art. --- # ART 273 — Animation for the Web Course examines animation techniques for the web by combining graphic animation tools and techniques with accepted principles of web design, layout and typography. Content includes interaction design and animation to create web sites with enhanced interactivity and multimedia integration. --- # ART 274 — Game Modeling and Character Development Course explores character design and development, 3D modeling and texturing specific to games and post-production. Content includes character animation involving looping, character interaction and timing, modeling and texturing in different resolutions, and vertex coloring. Autodesk Maya used as the main software. --- # ART 275 — Game Systems and Design Course covers practical aspects of game design. Content includes interface design, game documentation, working with game tests, experimental and conceptual topics of play mechanics, experience design, design of gaming spaces, and game balancing. --- # ART 277 — Color Management Course focuses on the use of Color Management to get consistent color from input through editing through output and color correction techniques. Topics include creation and use of ICC color profiles for scanners, digital cameras, monitors, and inkjet printers; choosing hardware, types of ink, using art papers, proofing, and related techniques. --- # ART 278 — The Digital Darkroom Course provides students of digital photography with an integrated approach to the digital darkroom. Students will learn to organize digital images for effective workflow. Content includes color management techniques, such as monitor calibration, image editing capabilities of Adobe Bridge/Camera RAW and Lightroom, Photoshop techniques for professional digital photographers, fine tonal and color adjustments, noise reduction, sharpening techniques, use of ICC color profiles in their printing procedures and a variety of fine art inkjet papers. --- # ART 290 — Topics in Art Course offers specialized instruction in current topics in art, photography and/or graphic design. Topics will be identified for each section of the course. Course may be taken for credit up to four times on different topics. Fee Varies. Prerequisite may vary by topic. --- # ATA 102 — Introduction To Automotive Technology Introductory course to familiarize students with the history of the automobile. Students will learn basic service shop organizational skills, basic vehicle inspection, multi-meter use, light duty vehicle maintenance, proper vehicle lifting, proper use of hand and power tools required for entry level automotive positions, and how to navigate online service manual information. Students will also learn about career options within the automotive industry and how to write a resume. --- # ATA 110 — Engine Performance And Fuel Systems Course studies principles of automotive ignition and fuel systems. Topics include diagnosis, analysis, repair, and test procedures. --- # ATA 111 — Automotive Electrical Systems I Course studies the principles of automotive electrical systems. Topics include detailed operation and servicing of batteries, starters, generators, alternators and regulators. Emphasis is placed on Ohm’s Law, and diagnosis and repair of the automotive electrical systems. --- # ATA 113 — Brake Systems Course studies fundamentals of passenger car and light duty truck brake systems. Topics include hydraulic systems, component identification, power brake systems, self-adjusting systems, and Anti-Lock Brakes. --- # ATA 114 — Steering, Balancing, and Alignment Course content includes fundamentals and principles of front end alignment, tire repair and balancing. Course also focuses on diagnosis and replacement of suspension and steering components per manufacturer’s procedures and specifications. Manual and power steering are also discussed. --- # ATA 117 — Introduction to Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Systems Course provides an overview of hybrid and electric vehicle systems. Terminology, safety, theory, and the operation of high voltage systems, batteries, charging systems, drivetrain components and emission systems are covered. Inspection and diagnosis of hybrid and electric vehicles using specialized tools are included. --- # ATA 118 — Diesel I Course content includes fundamentals of light and medium duty vehicles. Topics include safety, basic diesel engine operation, engine component terminology, cooling and lubrication systems, and air induction. --- # ATA 204 — Basic Automotive Engines Course covers basic operations of the automotive engine. Emphasis is placed on engine components, measurement of engine components, disassembly and assembly of the cylinder head. Classroom discussions also includes engine oil, coolant, intake and exhaust valve operations, and complete valve repair. --- # ATA 205 — Advanced Automotive Engines Course studies different engine block configurations, their internal components, and materials used to make engine blocks and components. Students disassemble, inspect, clean, check engine blocks and components for defects, take measurements, make repairs, and reassemble the engine. --- # ATA 206 — Clutches, Transmissions, and Differentials Course examines the theory and operational principles behind the front and rear wheel drive clutch systems. Students will use these principles to learn the operations and power flows of different models of front and rear wheel drive transmissions, driveline and axle assemblies. Students will also use these principles to repair and troubleshoot these systems. --- # ATA 207 — Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Course teaches basic principles and theory of automotive heating and air conditioning. Focus is on the diagnosis, servicing, and replacement of both heating and air conditioning system components. --- # ATA 208 — Automatic Transmissions Course teaches operational principles and theory of automatic transmissions. Topics include internal components, internal power flow, torque converter operation, repair and troubleshooting of front and rear transmissions. --- # ATA 210 — Advanced Engine Performance Analysis Course content includes examination of fault analysis of onboard computers and OBDII Emissions with the aid of advanced scan tool diagnostics. Diagnosis of fuel injection, computer controlled EI, DI, COP ignition systems are also covered. --- # ATA 211 — Automotive Electrical Systems II Course continues studying automotive electrical systems, discusses different types of communication networks and how they connect to the vehicles data link. Students will learn how to use and make applicable adjustment to oscilloscopes, graphing multi-meters and graphing scan tools. Cranking, Charging, Lighting and Signaling Systems, as well as Driver Information and Navigation Systems will also be covered. --- # ATA 217 — Advanced Hybrid and Electrical Vehicle Systems Course provides an in-depth study of hybrid and electric vehicle systems. Terminology, safety, theory, and the operation of high voltage systems, batteries, charging systems, drivetrain components and emission systems are covered. Inspection and diagnosis of hybrid and electric vehicles using specialized tools are included. --- # ATA 218 — Diesel II Course continues studying fundamentals of light and medium duty vehicles. Topics include low and high pressure fuel systems, emissions, hydraulic nozzle injector, Hydraulic Electronic Unit Injection (HEUI) systems, and rail high pressure injector systems. --- # ATR 115 — Descriptive Astronomy Course introduces astronomy. Content includes historical development of astronomy, solar system and planetary motion, physics of motion, electromagnetic radiation and astronomical instruments, stars and stellar evolution, galaxies, the big bang, and cosmology. Credit toward graduation cannot be received in both ATR 115 (formerly PHY 115) and ATR 120 (formerly PHY 120). --- # ATR 120 — Practical Astronomy Course introduces astronomy. Content includes historical development of astronomy, solar system and planetary motion, physics of motion, electromagnetic radiation and astronomical instruments, stars and stellar evolution, galaxies, the big bang, and cosmology. Laboratory activities include operation of telescopes, observation of solar system and deep sky objects, sky charts, and use of computer-based planetarium software. Credit toward graduation cannot be received in both ATR 120 (formerly PHY 120) and ATR 115 (formerly PHY 115). --- # BIO 101 — Introduction to Life Science Laboratory course introduces life science. Content includes cell structure and function, cell division, nucleic acids and proteins, biodiversity and evolution, and selected human systems. Intended for non-science majors, and those who desire an understanding of fundamental life processes, or who intends to pursue higher biology courses. --- # BIO 103 — A Survey of Ecology This non-laboratory course provides an introduction into our natural environment and the relationships between humans and the environment. Topics include ecosystem structure and function, population dynamics, renewable and non-renewable resources, alternative energies, waste management, pollution, management of natural areas, overview of ecological balances in nature, and human’s relationship to these balances. Intended for the non-science major. Credit toward graduation cannot be received for both BIO 103 and BIO 106 . --- # BIO 104 — Human Genetics Course introduces basic genetic principles and applications in human populations. Content includes the cell cycle; structure, function, mutation and transmission of the genetic material; role of genetics in health care and biotechnology; and ethical, psychological and social implications of gene-based medicine. Credit toward graduation cannot be received for both BIO 104 and BIO 105 . --- # BIO 105 — Human Genetics Laboratory course introduces basic genetic principles and applications in human populations. Content includes the cell cycle; structure, function, mutation and transmission of the genetic material; role of genetics in health care and biotechnology; and ethical, psychological and social implications of gene-based medicine. Credit toward graduation cannot be received for both BIO 104 and BIO 105 . --- # BIO 106 — Introduction to Environmental Science Laboratory course introduces study of the environment in which we live and of factors contributing to its alteration. Content includes ecosystem structure and function; population dynamics; resources; pollution; evaluation and management of natural areas; biodiversity and conservation; overview of ecological balances in nature and humans’ relationship to these balances. Intended for non-science majors. Credit toward graduation cannot be received for both BIO 103 and BIO 106 . --- # BIO 107 — Ecological Restoration Laboratory course provides a broad overview of ecological restoration principles and practices by exploring the plant and animal communities found on Oakton’s campus and learning practices for restoring them to ecological health. Activities emphasize identifying and learning about native plant and animal communities and the natural and artificial processes that affect their survival, reproduction, and population dynamics. Students will participate in identifying species and assemblages; monitoring plant and animal populations; collecting and mapping spatial data; managing invasive plants; and… --- # BIO 109 — Plants and Society Course focuses on biological aspects of the plant kingdom and connections to human beings, with topics ranging from sub-cellular processes to ecological roles. Content includes structural and physiological adaptations, present and past diversity, reproduction, genetics and evolution, ecological interactions, and importance to human agriculture, medicine, general welfare and society. --- # BIO 110 — Sex, Gender and Health Non-laboratory course explores the intersection of sex and gender with health and disease states. Content includes a comparison of the sociological and biological factors that influence health, the role of sleep and blood pressure in human health, and the development of Alzheimer’s disease, cardiovascular disease, autoimmune diseases and cancer. After reviewing each wellness or disease state, the impact of sex and gender on that state will be discussed. --- # BIO 112 — Essentials of Nutrition Course introduces concepts and principles of the science of nutrition. Content includes identification and definition of the nutritional components of food; elements of digestion, metabolism and energy management; consideration of nutrition requirements for each age group and health problems related to diet. Intended for anyone interested in becoming a more knowledgeable consumer of nutritional information. --- # BIO 114 — Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology Non-laboratory survey course covers the structure and function of each body system. Content includes body planes, directional terms, quadrants, body cavities, the major organs in each body system and example disease states. --- # BIO 115 — Animals and Society Laboratory course which explores animal biology through scientific inquiry and human connections. Evolution of the animal kingdom is used as a lens to study the defining features of major animal phyla. Survey of animal taxonomy,cell biology, genetics, physiology, and ecology are included. Environmental and economic relationships between animals and humans are highlighted. --- # BIO 116 — Microbe and Society A non-lab introductory science course in microbiology designed for non-science majors who wish to explore the vast universe of microbes and their roles in life on earth. The course focuses on the impact of microbes on human affairs and society. Content includes microbial diversity, cell structure and function, growth and reproduction, genetics, molecular biology and evolution, and the role of microbes in the environment, agriculture, industry, and in human welfare and disease. --- # BIO 121 — General College Biology I Laboratory course examines basic principles of biology. Content includes cellular biochemistry and physiology, photosynthesis, and cellular respiration; details of protein synthesis and functions of DNA and RNA in gene function. First of two-course sequence. Intended for those wanting strong biological focus in curricula. --- # BIO 122 — General College Biology II Laboratory course continues BIO 121 . Content includes Mendelian genetics, chromosomes and heredity, evolution, diversity of living organisms (including bacteria, archaea, selected protists, fungi, plants and animals), and ecology. Second of two-course sequence. --- # BIO 231 — Human Anatomy and Physiology I The course begins with an introduction to the human body, basic biochemistry, cytology and histology. Following that foundation, the anatomy and physiology of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, central nervous system and peripheral nervous systems are explored. First of two-part sequence. Intended primarily for student in health fields. Credit toward graduation cannot be received for both BIO 231 and BIO 233 . --- # BIO 232 — Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory course continues BIO 231 . Content includes structure and function of special senses, circulatory, immune, digestive, respiratory, urinary, endocrine and reproductive systems. Cadavers and other appropriate specimens are used. Second of two-part sequence. Intended primarily for students in allied health fields. Credit toward graduation cannot be received for both BIO 232 and BIO 234 . --- # BIO 233 — Non-Cadaver Human Anatomy and Physiology I This non-cadaver based lab course begins with an introduction to the human body, basic biochemistry, cytology and histology. Following that foundation, the anatomy and physiology of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, central nervous system and peripheral nervous systems are explored. First of two-part sequence. This course is intended for students entering the health care profession who do not need exposure to human cadavers in a lab setting. Credit toward graduation cannot be received for both BIO 231 and BIO 233 . --- # BIO 234 — Non-Cadaver Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory course continues BIO 233 . Content includes structure and function of special senses, circulatory, digestive, respiratory, urinary, endocrine and reproductive systems. Dissection of animal organs included in lab experiences. Second of two-part sequence. This course is intended for students entering the health care profession who do not need exposure to human cadavers in a lab setting. Credit toward graduation cannot be received for both BIO 232 and BIO 234 . --- # BIO 240 — Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Laboratory Research Course provides undergraduate research experience. Interdisciplinary course co-listed with CHM 240 . Team-taught by faculty from several disciplines. Content includes active participation in selected research experiences including: developing an independent research project; designing and performing experiments; collecting data; analyzing results; participating in collaborative research with other students and professors; learning how to discriminate among various types of scientific literature; reading, critiquing and presenting research articles in a selected area of research; and presentin… --- # BIO 242 — Pathophysiology and Human Disease Course analyzes and compares human diseases by studying pathophysiology, histopathology, pathogenesis and diseases as they impact cellular metabolism. Course content integrates pathophysiology with more common clinical aspects of disease. Course is intended primarily for health career students. --- # BIO 244 — Principles of Pharmacology Course introduces pharmacology, primarily for students in allied health fields. Content includes major prescription and over-the-counter drug classes (with representative drugs), their uses, side effects and warnings. Students will use practical pharmacology theory (pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics) and physiology to understand and predict drug effects, interactions, and toxicity. The impact of society, media, economic and cultural pressures on patient access and compliance with medication will also be discussed. --- # BIO 251 — Microbiology Laboratory course introduces biology of microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, protists and viruses. Content includes metabolism, genetics, identification, control, physiology, relationship to health and disease, and host defense. Intended primarily for student in health fields. --- # BIO 290 — Topics in Biology Course meets the special interest needs of biology students. Topics will be offered for variable credit from one to four semester credit hours. Course may be taken for credit up to four times on different topics. Fee Varies. Prerequisite may vary by topic. --- # BNA 100 — Basic Nurse Assistant Training Course offers a basic study of principles and procedures used by the nurse assistant in long term care, home health settings and hospitals. Content focus is on basic human needs and care of the elderly. Integration of skills and concepts is acquired through hands-on clinical experience at local health care facilities. This course is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). Upon completion, students may apply to take the Illinois Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide Competency Exam. --- # BNA 105 — Basic Nurse Assistant Job Training Course expands understanding of today’s health care workplace and the role of the CNA. Content focus is on gaining gain the job search techniques necessary to obtain employment in the health care field, e.g., hospitals, long term care and home health. Intended for those currently enrolled in BNA 100 . --- # BUS 101 — Introduction to Business Course introduces students to the study of business. Content includes issues and topics related to business and economics in the United States and globally; business careers; key components of a business plan; and the ethical, legal, and social responsibilities of business. --- # BUS 107 — Applied Business Ethics Course investigates and applies the ethical concerns that arise in the conduct of business. Topics include corporate social responsibility, the rights of corporations, employees and consumers. --- # BUS 110 — Personal Finance Course presents overview of personal and family financial planning. Topics focus on financial record-keeping, planning one’s spending, consumer credit, tax planning, making buying decisions, purchasing insurance, selecting investments, and retirement and estate planning. --- # BUS 221 — Business Law I Course introduces business law. Content includes the basic law of contracts, sales and bailments; case method and problems illustrate legal problems affecting business contracts; development of common law as modified by the Uniform Commercial Code. --- # BUS 222 — Business Law II Course studies law of negotiable instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code. Content includes agencies, partnerships and corporations, with focus on case method and problem solving techniques. --- # BUS 225 — The Legal Environment of Business Course presents deeper understanding of current business organization. Topic focus is on role of the federal government in balancing rights of the individual and business in a free enterprise system within framework of the U. S. Constitution. --- # BUS 230 — Principles of Finance Course examines financial principles. Content includes proper buying, saving, investing and borrowing of monetary funds and financial assets to maximize the enterprise’s profit, while minimizing the risk of insolvency; fixed and working capital requirements, and the source of such funds. --- # BUS 292 — Topics in Business Course is designed to meet special interest needs of Business students and local business organizations. Special topics offered for variable credit, from one to four semester credit hours. Course may be taken for credit up to four times on different topics. Fee Varies. Prerequisite may vary by topic. --- # CAB 102 — Basic Keyboarding Course will teach the beginning student touch keyboarding using correct keyboarding techniques. The student will develop a minimum speed of 20 words per minute with accuracy by using appropriate drills and timed writings. --- # CAB 104 — Skill Building and Document Formatting Course provides an interactive and engaging approach for skill building, business document formatting, and improving your speed and accuracy while building a marketable skill set. This course will also focus on the following: document design skills, word processing skills, and communication skills. --- # CAB 106 — Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy Development Course is designed to meet the recommended employable speed of 40 words per minute on a 5-minute timed writing, 5 or fewer errors. The course is also designed to increase your keyboarding speed as well as improve your keyboarding accuracy through various skill building drills and time writings with repetition, goals, and time limits. This course may be repeated to meet the recommended employable speed. --- # CAB 110 — Windows Fundamentals Course presents basic Windows skills necessary to be successful in learning other Windows-based applications. Content includes understanding of Windows environment, hands-on use of both keyboard and mouse to control computer applications, perform file operations efficiently, transfer data between applications, run multiple applications simultaneously, virus check a disk and do simple troubleshooting. --- # CAB 125 — Word Processing Using Word This course offers instruction in the use of Microsoft Word for creating, editing, and formatting a variety of personal and/or business documents. Through instruction and hands-on-application students create professional looking documents. --- # CAB 130 — Presentation Software Using PowerPoint Course offers instruction in the use of Microsoft PowerPoint to create, develop, and present engaging multimedia presentations. Content includes designing, enhancing, and customizing presentations using SmartArt, charts, tables, and embedding or linking information from other Microsoft Office software. --- # CAB 132 — Adobe Acrobat PDF Course introduces the Adobe Acrobat program to design and navigate Portable Document Format (PDF) documents. Content includes designing, editing and enhancing PDF documents, adding security, and working with forms. --- # CAB 135 — Electronic Spreadsheeting Using Excel This course offers instruction in the use of Microsoft Excel for planning, designing, and developing Workbooks. It prepares students to use Excel for the development of spreadsheets using simple and complex formulas and functions, charts, and tables. Additionally, students will learn to create and use PivotTables, Pivot-Charts, manage multiple worksheets and workbooks, and utilize what-if analysis. --- # CAB 140 — Database Application Using Access Comprehensive course covers the tools used in Microsoft Access to create and maintain relational databases. Content includes database design, creating and modifying tables, queries, forms, and reports. Macros, Visual Basic for Applications, and interface design and development will be introduced. --- # CAB 150 — Visio Fundamentals Comprehensive course covering the features and applications of Microsoft Visio. This software creates graphical diagrams to communicate information that supplements text and numbers within business and technical documents. --- # CAB 155 — Introduction to Google Workspace Course introduces fundamental concepts of the Google Workspace software. It prepares students to use Google Workspace software as a marketable skill in a work environment or for personal use. Content includes introduction to basic Google Drive file management and the Google Workspace main software applications: Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Slides. This will include learning how to maintain synchronization between Google Workspace programs and the corresponding Microsoft Office programs. Additionally, students will utilize related Google Workspace features, such as Calendar, Forms and… --- # CAB 160 — Desktop Publishing Concepts and Procedures Course introduces the components of desktop publishing as used in the modern office, including hardware, software, graphics, typography and design. Content includes the relationship between concepts and applications. Students will be exposed to Creative Software applications. --- # CAB 165 — Adobe InDesign Course introduces desktop publishing program to create and format documents, using desktop publishing technology. Content includes hands-on production of quality documents such as newsletters, brochures, and flyers suitable for publication. --- # CAB 172 — Adobe Photoshop Course introduces Adobe Photoshop, image editing program. Content includes producing high-quality digital images and manipulating scanned images, as well as outputting color separations and halftones. Practical exercises with tools to demonstrate capabilities of the Photoshop program. --- # CAB 175 — Adobe Illustrator Course introduces Adobe Illustrator, industry standard tool for graphic designers and technical illustrators. Content includes various features of object-based drawing application; practical exercises in basics of object manipulation including reflecting, shearing and blending; additional content includes subtleties of layering and Bezier’ curves toward creating professional, computer-based illustrations. --- # CAB 180 — Administrative Office Management and Professional Development Course provides a dynamic and integrated approach to the ever-changing demands and responsibilities of the office professional in today’s global job market. It is designed for the student who would like to develop the essential soft skills and hard skills needed in office administration for a wide range of industries and companies. Emphasis is placed on integrating skills using appropriate software applications and developing critical-thinking skills, problem-solving skills, and decision-making skills in real-life applications. --- # CAB 182 — Introduction to Business Telecommunications Course is an overview of data communication and networks. It covers the development of essential soft skills and hard skills needed to work effectively with network administrators, network installers, and network designers. Emphasis is placed on the basic features, operations, and limitations of different types of computer networks. --- # CAB 184 — Business Communication Strategies Course develops strategies for effective communication in business. The student will develop skills to plan, organize, create, and edit business correspondence, reports, presentations, and visual enhancements; edit and critique business documents; establish effective oral communication techniques for business situations; and refine listening techniques. --- # CAB 225 — Advanced Word Processing and Publishing Course reinforces word processing and desktop publishing concepts through instruction and exercises in which students create business-quality documents. Exercises are designed to build proficiency in the desktop publishing features in Word and to develop skills in critical thinking, decision making, and creativity. Based on real-life situations, students plan, design, and evaluate business and personal documents for publication. This course is designed for majors in Computer Applications for Business (CAB) and for those who wish to expand their word processing and desktop publishing skills. --- # CAB 235 — Advanced Spreadsheeting Using Excel This course is a continuation of Electronic Spreadsheeting Using Excel ( CAB 135 ). Students will learn advanced Excel techniques such as developing customized Excel applications including automating tasks with macros, using advanced functions, using advanced filtering techniques, using what-if analysis tools, and connecting to external data. --- # CAB 251 — Computer Applications for Business Internship Course consists of direct work experience in a computer applications-related environment at an approved business or industrial firm applying knowledge and skills learned to their daily assigned responsibilities. The student will meet with a Computer Applications for Business instructor who will evaluate their on-the-job technical skills. Arrangements for the work experience will be made in conjunction with the CAB coordinator. In addition, the student will discuss work-related situations with the instructor. Fee Varies. --- # CAB 281 — Advanced Techniques Using Creative Software This is a capstone class in which the student uses current illustration and design software packages to create various professional modes of output. Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator are used along with Adobe InDesign. --- # CAB 290 — Topics in Computer Applications for Business Course is designed to meet the needs of students for specialized instruction in current office automation topics. Topics will be identified for each section of the course. Course may be taken for credit up to four times on different topics. Fee Varies. Prerequisite may vary by topic. --- # CAD 101 — Industrial Drafting and Design Course provides a comprehensive overview of industrial drafting and design. It covers major components of technical drawing including geometry, dimensions, and annotations. Additional topics include detail and assembly drawings, metric versus standard projections and dimensioning, and advanced drawing views. The course concludes with an overview of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). Introduction to 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) software is integrated throughout course. --- # CAD 103 — Autodesk Fusion 360 Course introduces Autodesk Fusion 360, a cloud-based 3D design and manufacturing platform. Students will learn how to create 3D models, build assemblies, make engineering drawings, run simple simulations and create CAM tool paths for CNC machining. The course focuses on practical skills used in design and manufacturing, including digital prototyping, 3D printing and utilizing CNC machines. Students will complete hands-on projects to practice modern design and fabrication workflows. --- # CAD 105 — Industrial Design Engineering Course introduces industrial design and its place in the manufacturing process. Content includes design visualization, creation and application of three-dimensional (3D) computer-generated models in today’s manufacturing, communication, and publishing industries; creating a 3D computer model component design from original idea, pencil sketching, concept analysis and use of surface and solid modeling software. --- # CAD 107 — Introduction to 3D Printing Course is an introduction to 3D printing with emphasis on design of 3D printed parts and operational theory of 3D printers. The computer will be used by students to create three-dimensional models and prepare the models to print using a variety of filaments for applications in mechanical design, manufacturing and industrial design. Course content covers a step by step approach to creating models and setting up a 3D printer. --- # CAD 116 — Basic AutoCAD Course is first of three in drafting and design using AutoCAD software. Content includes setting up a drawing electronically; drawing and editing; construction techniques; display commands; effective layering; dimensioning and detailing; using blocks, and plotting. --- # CAD 117 — Intermediate AutoCAD Course is the second of three in drafting and design using AutoCAD software. It covers assigning attributes to blocks, using external references, grouping and filtering entities. Three-dimensional (3D) topics include dynamic viewing, defining coordinate systems, extrusions, wireframe modeling, surface modeling, and an introduction into solid modeling. --- # CAD 118 — Advanced AutoCAD Course is the last of three in drafting and design using AutoCAD software. Content includes solid modeling, including 3D Modeling, parametric design and rendering. The focus is on practical application for digital manufacturing, prototyping, 3D printing and assemblies for mechanical and architectural drawings. --- # CAD 134 — Basic AutoCAD for Interior Design Course introduces Computer-Aided Design with emphasis on interior design applications. Students use the computer to draw and plot floor plans, lighting and electrical plans, and elevations. The course covers setting up a drawing electronically, drawing and editing, construction techniques, display commands, effective layering, dimensioning and detailing, using blocks, and plotting. --- # CAD 136 — Advanced AutoCAD for Interior Design Second course in AutoCAD for interior design covers creating and utilizing advanced drawing techniques; developing complex interior design applications including lighting, electrical plans, elevations, and 3D drawings; producing drawings with unconventional angles; using symbols/blocks and assigning attributes for use in drawing applications; and producing drawing plots with multiple scales with advanced functionality. --- # CAD 150 — Laser Applications Course introduces students to industrial laser applications with emphasis on design projects for manufacturing. Utilizing Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, students create geometry for general and industrial applications for various laser technologies. The course covers CAD design for laser applications, selecting proper materials, basic laser setup and operations, and hands-on projects. --- # CAD 210 — Industrial Design Techniques Course teaches skills for creating prototypes of computer models using 3D modeling and prototyping software. Hands-on lab course involves critical thinking skills related to industrial design, digital prototyping and manufacturing. Content includes industrial design techniques using computer models for laser cutting, fasteners, 3D printing and production processes that employ computer-controlled machines and prototyping equipment. --- # CAD 220 — Introduction to Building Information Modeling - Revit Revit is a Building Information Modeling (BIM) software widely used by architects, engineers and contractors to create a unified model that all disciplines and trades can use to complete their work. Revit enables students to create full 3D architectural project models and place them in working drawings. Topics include creating floor plans, adding views, adding various building components, and creating sheets for plotting. --- # CAD 224 — Advanced Building Information Modeling - Revit This is the second course in Building Information Modeling (BIM) Technologies for Revit Architecture. Course examines how to use Revit to design 3D models that simultaneously document the project and generate 2D and 3D architectural drawings. Topics include site development, interoperability, linking and managing projects, advanced modeling methods, design options, phasing, work sharing and 2D and 3D presentation techniques. --- # CAD 228 — Revit MEP – Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Course in BIM Technologies for Revit will focus on HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical Systems. Topics include working with linked architectural files, piping systems and fire protection systems, electrical components, circuits, cable tray and conduits, annotating construction documents and creating schedules. --- # CAD 230 — Introduction to SolidWorks Course explores the theory and application of solid modeling techniques for product design and manufacturing utilizing SolidWorks parametric modeling software. Content includes step-by-step approach to teach students new design skills by transforming computer sketches into three-dimensional features, creating and editing solid parts, building assemblies, and generating detail and assembly drawings. --- # CAD 232 — Intermediate SolidWorks Course offers an intermediate exploration of the theory and application of SolidWorks design software. It builds up on skills learned in CAD 230 to broaden students’ modeling expertise and prepare them for the advanced features covered in CAD 234 . Course content includes step-by-step approach to teach students new design skills by creating and editing solids, surfaces, sheet metal, multibody parts, assemblies, and detail drawings. --- # CAD 234 — Advanced SolidWorks This course is an advanced exploration of the theory and application of solid modeling techniques for product design, manufacturing and industrial design using SolidWorks. Topics covered include photorealistic rendering of computer models, animation and advanced computer modeling techniques. Design topics include molded parts, sheet metal, detail drawings and assemblies. --- # CAD 238 — SolidWorks CAM This hands-on course introduces students to Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) utilizing SolidWorks software. Students will learn to design mechanical parts and create assemblies followed by creating tool paths for Computer Numeric Control (CNC) machining. Students will explore real-world manufacturing practices including machining strategies, proper tool selection, programming and post-processing for various CNC machine centers. --- # CAD 240 — Introduction to Autodesk Inventor Course explores issues in the field of computeraided design using Autodesk Inventor. Content includes basic parametric modeling techniques using sketching tools; creating basic three-dimensional parts, assemblies, and 3-D presentations. --- # CAD 270 — Advanced Engineering Design Course applies integrated method to teach advanced CAD techniques based on engineering principles. It emphasizes comprehensive approach to combine engineering design with analytical tools and prototyping solutions. Students develop solutions for given problems using CAD design software followed by testing design validity utilizing various analytical and prototyping tools such as motion, vibration, thermal, flow simulations etc. By integrating CAD design skills with analytical tools and engineering concepts students will gain practical experience preparing them for careers in various engineeri… --- # CAD 290 — Topics in Computer-Aided Design Course explores major issues in the field of Computer Aided Design. Topics will be selected from the following subspecialties as they relate to the design process: up-and-coming CAD software packages, animation, multimedia, Internet and simulation. Course has a different focus and/or scope from other courses currently offered in the department and may be taken for credit up to four times on different topics. Fee Varies. Prerequisite may vary by topic. --- # CDS 100 — Medical Terminology for the Cardiac Sonographer Course provides the student with a thorough understanding of basic terms that relate to the medical profession along with cardiac sonography. Students will learn the prefixes, the root words, the suffixes, how to spell; they will build a medical vocabulary and learn the meaning of medical terms in order to adequately communicate with medical professionals. --- # CDS 101 — Introduction to Sonography and Patient Care Course provides the student with a thorough understanding of the history of sonography, sonography registry boards and organizations, patient care as it relates to the patient and the sonographer, how best to deal with patient communication issues, how poor ergonomics and body mechanics are the foundation for work-related issues, sonographer qualities, vital signs, legal issues and sonography careers. --- # CDS 102 — Basic EKG for the Cardiac Sonographer Course provides information about the electrical activity of the heart with a focus on cardiac sonography. Content includes the recognition of arrhythmias that may or may not need urgent attention and the ability to correlate the timing of blood flow in the heart with the electrical activity of the heart simultaneously. --- # CDS 103 — Anatomy and Physiology for the Cardiac Sonographer Course focuses on the cardiac cross-sectional anatomy and physiology as well as the vascular segments associated with cardiac imaging of the human heart, the different body systems, cardiac conduction, myocardial performance, circulation throughout the body, pulmonary and systemic circulation and transducer imaging scan planes. --- # CDS 104 — Doppler Physics and Hemodynamics for the Cardiac Sonographer Course focuses on factors that will impact blood flow throughout the cardiovascular system and how the spectral Doppler signal, color flow Doppler and aliasing are displayed on the monitor by the use of Doppler Physics. Hemodynamic formulas for valve stenosis, heart rate, stroke volume, cardiac output, cardiac index, ejection fraction, oxygenation saturation levels, cath lab pressures, along with provocative maneuvers that will alter cardiac physiology. --- # CDS 105 — Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation I Course focuses on the principles and types of sound waves in soft tissue, pulse-wave, continuous-wave, acoustic variables, acoustic parameters, pulse repetition period, pulse repetition frequency, decibels, attenuation, intensity of the sound beam, the different types as well as specific features of the transducers used in ultrasound imaging and an understanding of the knobology of the ultrasound machine relating to ultrasound physics. --- # CDS 106 — Cardiac Sonography I Course covers the adult echocardiography exam, which focuses on embryology, cardiac views, cardiac measurements, wall segments abnormalities, heart valve disease and anomalies, ischemic heart disease and indications for performing a complete echocardiogram. --- # CDS 107 — Cardiac Sonography Lab Practicum I This hands-on laboratory practicum course introduces students to the ultrasound equipment and cardiac scanning and prepares them to enter the clinical setting. Students will perform these tasks in the scanning lab on campus. --- # CDS 108 — Cardiac Sonography Lab Practicum II This hands-on laboratory practicum course provides students with a thorough knowledge of the ultrasound equipment, the protocol for performing an echocardiogram and prepares them to enter the clinical setting. Students will perform these tasks in the scanning lab on campus. --- # CDS 201 — Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation II Course focuses on understanding the knobology of the ultrasound machine, imaging artifacts and hemodynamics, and the characteristics of blood flow for the purpose of optimizing and acquiring a diagnostic quality image, harmonics and contrast agents, quality assurance, and bioeffects. Emphasis is placed on the significance of medical ethics and the interaction between cardiac sonographer, the patient, and the medical staff. --- # CDS 202 — Cardiac Sonography Lab Practicum III This hands-on laboratory practicum course prepares students for completing an echocardiogram according to a protocol in a clinical setting. Students will gain a thorough knowledge of the ultrasound equipment and the protocol for performing an echocardiogram. Students will perform these tasks in the scanning lab on campus. --- # CDS 204 — Cardiac Sonography II Course focuses on diseases of the aorta, congenital heart defects, cardiac anomalies, cardiomyopathies, thrombus, masses, cath lab pressures, along with other ultrasound modalities such as Transesophageal echocardiography, Stress echocardiography, the use of contrast agents, Dyssynchrony, Tissue Doppler, Myocardial strain and Strain Rate, Intravascular ultrasound, Cardiac transplant and 3D echo. --- # CDS 205 — Registry Review and Advancing Trends in Cardiac Sonography Course reviews material covered in CDS 106 and CDS 204 , as well as adult pathological and congenital anomalies associated with diseases of the heart with an emphasis on preparing students to pass the Registry Board Examination. --- # CDS 206 — Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation Review Course focuses on preparation for successful completion of the ultrasound physics portion of the Registry Board Examination. Content includes reviewing the fundamental concepts of sound, sound waves, depth, frequency, attenuation, Doppler, blood flow, knobology, transducers, quality assurance, clinical safety, interactions between sonographers, patients and medical staff, and medical ethics. --- # CDS 207 — Pharmacology for the Cardiac Sonographer Course focuses on the different pharmacological types of drugs, side effects, contraindications and methods of administration that are used in heart disease and when performing an echocardiogram. --- # CDS 208 — Cardiac Sonography Clinical Externship I Course provides clinical training in a hospital or imaging facility that performs echocardiograms. Students will perform hands-on diagnostic quality echocardiograms and assist with various patient care responsibilities under the direct supervision of a mentor who is a registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer (RDCS), registered cardiac sonographer (RCS) or medical doctor (MD) in the echocardiology department. --- # CDS 209 — Cardiac Sonography Clinical Externship II This is a second course of a two-course sequence that provides clinical training in a hospital or imaging facility that performs echocardiograms. Students will perform hands-on diagnostic quality echocardiograms and assist with various patient care responsibilities under the direct supervision of a mentor who is a registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer (RDCS), registered cardiac sonographer (RCS) or medical doctor (MD) in the echocardiology department. --- # CHI 101 — Beginning Chinese I Course develops basic skills of Mandarin Chinese within the context of Chinese culture. Content includes listening comprehension, pronunciation, reading and writing of Chinese characters, and understanding grammar, No prior study of the language presumed. Recommended that experienced students discuss proper placement with instructor. --- # CHI 102 — Beginning Chinese II Course further develops reading, writing and speaking skills of standard modern Mandarin. Content includes introduction to grammar, 500 Chinese characters, and 1200 compounds. --- # CHI 105 — Conversational Chinese Course provides practice in conversational Mandarin Chinese to develop oral facility. Content includes specially designed exercises in pronunciation, tones, and vocabulary development. Oral presentations and class discussions of life in China. --- # CHI 201 — Intermediate Chinese I Course expands knowledge of culture and language. Content includes etymology of Chinese words, Chinese geography, history, society, literature, and philosophy. Further development of skills in reading and writing, and practice in everyday conversational Mandarin Chinese. --- # CHI 202 — Intermediate Chinese II Course introduces Chinese customs, history, society and literature. Content includes reading and writing 1900 Chinese characters, translating paragraphs into English, and writing short essays and summaries of short stories. --- # CHM 101 — Introductory Chemistry Course introduces the basic concepts and language of chemistry; includes lectures and weekly hands-on laboratory. Content includes classification, properties and states of matter; measurements; atomic structure and bonding; properties of gases; chemical reactions and stoichiometry. Similar to CHM 105 , but more in-depth coverage of fewer topics. Credit toward graduation cannot be received for both CHM 101 and CHM 105 . --- # CHM 105 — Elements of Chemistry Course is one-semester survey of concepts of general, organic and biochemistry. Content includes classification, properties and states of matter; atomic structure and bonding; reactions of some inorganic compounds; a survey of functional groups, structure and properties of organic and biochemical compounds. Intended for students preparing for nursing and certain other health career programs. Credit toward graduation cannot be received for both CHM 101 and CHM 105 . --- # CHM 121 — General College Chemistry I Course is first of two semester sequence ( CHM 121 and CHM 122 ). Content includes the periodic table of elements, atomic structure, basic concepts of quantum theory, stoichiometry of compounds and reactions, thermochemistry, molecular structure, bonding, intermolecular interactions, the gaseous state, and solutions. Weekly hands-on lab activities. Intended for students enrolled in science and/or pre-professional curricula. --- # CHM 122 — General College Chemistry II Course continues CHM 121 . Content includes kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acid-base theory and equilibria, solubility equilibria, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, nuclear chemistry, coordination compounds, and an introduction to organic chemistry. Weekly laboratory activities. --- # CHM 207 — Elementary Organic Chemistry Course is one-semester survey of organic chemistry. Content includes an introduction and overview of the structure, nomenclature, properties, preparation, and reactions of the main organic functional groups; introduces biochemistry, including categories of bio-molecules and pharmaceuticals. Two weekly hands-on lab sessions. Intended for those whose curriculum requires only one semester of organic chemistry. --- # CHM 221 — Organic Chemistry I Course is first of two-course sequence ( CHM 221 and CHM 222 ). Content presents theories, structures, and reactions of organic chemistry, including the properties of various functional groups; bonding and structure of organic molecules; properties and reactions of aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons and alkyl halides; stereochemistry; spectroscopy, including infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance; reaction intermediates and mechanisms such as nucleophilic substitutions and electrophilic additions; and multi-step organic synthesis. Weekly hands-on lab activities including preparations, separ… --- # CHM 222 — Organic Chemistry II Course is second of two-course sequence ( CHM 221 and CHM 222 ). Content includes study of structure, nomenclature, properties and reactions of alcohols and phenols, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, amines, condensation reactions, polymers, and biomolecules. Weekly hands-on laboratory activities including preparations, separations, and identifications of organic compounds. It is identical to CHM 224 except that CHM 222 includes one three-hour lab per week, rather than the two three-hour labs per week. --- # CHM 223 — Organic Chemistry I Course is first of two-course sequence ( CHM 223 and CHM 224 ). Content presents theories, structures, and reactions of organic chemistry, including the properties of various functional groups; bonding and structure of organic molecules; properties and reactions of aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons and alkyl halides; stereochemistry; spectroscopy, including infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance; reaction intermediates and mechanisms such as nucleophilic substitutions and electrophilic additions; and multi-step organic synthesis. Weekly hands-on lab activities including preparations, separ… --- # CHM 224 — Organic Chemistry II Course is second of two-course sequence ( CHM 223 and CHM 224 ). Content includes study of structure, nomenclature, properties and reactions of alcohols and phenols, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, amines, condensation reactions, polymers, and biomolecules. Weekly hands-on lab activities including preparations, separations, and identifications of organic compounds. Identical to CHM 222 except that CHM 224 includes two three-hour labs per week, rather than one three-hour lab per week. --- # CHM 225 — Organic Chemistry I Lecture Course is first of two-course sequence ( CHM 225 and CHM 226 ). Content presents theories, structures, and reactions of organic chemistry, including the properties of various functional groups; bonding and structure of organic molecules; properties and reactions of aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons and alkyl halides; stereochemistry; spectroscopy, including infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance; reaction intermediates and mechanisms such as nucleophilic substitutions and electrophilic additions; and multi-step organic synthesis. Credit toward graduation cannot be received for both CHM 223… --- # CHM 226 — Organic Chemistry II Lecture Course is second of two-course sequence ( CHM 225 and CHM 226 ). Content includes study of structure, nomenclature, properties and reactions of alcohols and phenols, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, amines, condensation reactions, polymers, and biomolecules. Credit toward graduation cannot be received for both CHM 222 and CHM 226 . Credit toward graduation cannot be received for both CHM 224 and CHM 226 . --- # CHM 227 — Organic Chemistry I Laboratory Course introduces organic chemistry laboratory techniques (extraction, distillation, chromatography, crystallization, melting point analysis), instrumentation (infrared spectroscopy, polarimetry, gas-chromatography) and the synthesis of organic compounds (nucleophilic substitution, elimination, electrophilic addition). Credit cannot be received in both CHM 221 and CHM 227 . Credit toward graduation cannot be received for both CHM 223 and CHM 227 . --- # CHM 228 — Organic Chemistry II Laboratory Laboratory focuses on the preparation, separation, purification and identification of organic compounds (alcohols, ketones and aldehydes, carboxylic acids and derivatives, amines, polymers). Properties of biomolecules are investigated (carbohydrates, amino acids, peptides, lipids). Analytical techniques are used to characterize chemical reactions and their products (HPLC, GC, IR, polarimetry). Credit toward graduation cannot be received for both CHM 222 and CHM 228 . Credit toward graduation cannot be received for both CHM 224 and CHM 228 . --- # CHM 229 — Biochemistry Course introduces molecules, macromolecules, and processes found in living organisms. Content includes structures of amino acids, nucleotides, lipids, and sugars; corresponding macromolecular structures, i.e., proteins, nucleic acids, membranes, and polysaccharides as related to their biological functions; kinetics and mechanism of enzymatic reactions, the central metabolic pathways, the genetic code and developments in biotechnology. --- # CHM 240 — Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Laboratory Research Course provides undergraduate research experience. Interdisciplinary course co-listed with BIO 240 . Team-taught by faculty from several disciplines. Content includes active participation in selected research experiences including: developing an independent research project; designing and performing experiments; collecting data; analyzing results; participating in collaborative research with other students and professors; learning how to discriminate among various types of scientific literature; reading, critiquing and presenting research articles in a selected area of research; and presentin… --- # CHM 290 — Topics in Chemistry Course meets special interest needs of CHM students. Special topics offered for variable credit from one to four semester credit hours. Course may be taken for credit up to four times on different topics. Fee Varies. Prerequisite may vary by topic. --- # CIS 090 — Computers for New Users Course focuses on introductory computer skills and basic terminology. Content includes starting the computer; desktop configuration; management of files and folders; searching the Internet; send, receive and attach a file to an email; create, format, edit, save, and print documents; create, format, edit, chart, save, and print spreadsheets. Intended for those with little to no experience in operating the hardware and commonly used software applications. --- # CIS 101 — Introduction to Computer Information Systems Course introduces computers and information systems. Content includes fundamental concepts of hardware and software as applied to computers in a business environment; programming, operating systems, the Internet, data communications, systems development life cycle, and information systems; use of typical software packages including word processing, spreadsheeting, database and presentation graphics. Hands-on experience with personal computers in labs. Intended for those seeking a career as a computer professional, an understanding of the role of Information Systems in the business community,… --- # CIS 102 — Job Search Principles and Tools Course explores essential job search principles and introduces advanced AI-driven tools designed to enhance job search outcomes. Students will learn how to build professional resumes, customize cover letters for the desired roles, prepare for interviews and effectively negotiate job offers using Job Search Genius platform. During hands-on lab component students will set up their Job Search Genius accounts, practice utilizing the platform’s various features and apply learned concepts to create and refine their job search documents and strategies. --- # CIS 103 — Computer Software and Concepts Course provides a comprehensive introduction to business application software, essential computer concepts and foundational data management. The course emphasizes hands-on experience with full-featured business software, focusing on spreadsheets and database management while incorporating word processing, presentation tools, and emerging digital technologies. Students will develop a working knowledge and skills to utilize a variety of business software. --- # CIS 106 — Foundational AI This zero-code course introduces fundamental principles, techniques and applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students will explore theoretical foundations of AI and gain practical experience working with different AI systems. They will develop skills necessary to create AI applications for solving problems and improving real-world processes, such as intelligent agent design. --- # CIS 111 — Fundamentals of the Internet Course focuses on understanding the structure of the Internet, how it works, and issues surrounding its use. Content includes hands-on activities, examination and application of theoretical concepts, as well as use of Internet basics, Web browsers, URLs, Web pages, search engines, navigation tools, transferring files, electronic mail, discussion lists and newsgroup usage, “netiquette,” and ethical, legal, security, and societal issues. --- # CIS 112 — AI Ethics Course introduces ethical and legal aspects relevant to the Artificial Intelligence (AI) industry. Students will examine the implications of policies surrounding AI technologies and become aware of the ethics, moral principles and accountability standards in the development of AI tools and their uses. --- # CIS 113 — Introduction to Programming using Visual Basic .NET Course introduces programming concepts using hierarchy charts, program flowcharts, pseudocode, and the Visual Basic .NET programming language to solve business-related problems. Content includes fundamentals of structured programming, arithmetic calculations, decision making, looping, data input and output, numeric and string variables, functions and procedures, arrays, file creation, data retrieval, and developing and debugging Visual Basic programs. Object-oriented theory and terminology will be introduced. --- # CIS 116 — Introduction to the MS-Windows Operating System Course presents theoretical and hands-on instruction using the Microsoft Windows operating system environment. Content includes customizing the environment, optimizing performance, managing file systems, optimizing disks, performing file and folder operations, evaluating system performance, exploring the Windows registry, using troubleshooting tools, enhancing the computer’s security, and evaluating installation issues. --- # CIS 118 — Introduction to Linux Course provides theoretical and hands-on instruction using the LINUX operating system fundamentals and open-source concepts, as well as the essentials of the Linux command line. Credit toward graduation cannot be received in both CIS 118 and CNS 118 . --- # CIS 119 — Prompt Engineering Course introduces AI language models. Students will examine patterns and approaches for writing effective prompts for large language models utilized in various industrial sectors. Primary focus will be placed on analysis, design, and evaluation of different prompt systems, including their purpose, benefits, and limitations. Students will acquire knowledge and skills necessary to generate new content, including text, code, artwork, video, and more. By the conclusion of the course, they will be prepared for potential careers as prompt engineers and related occupations in Generative AI. --- # CIS 120 — Introduction to Data Analytics Course introduces the foundational concepts and techniques of data analytics, focusing on data cleaning, analysis and visualization. Students will gain hands-on experience with Excel while learning about other industry-standard tools, such as SQL and Tableau. Emphasis is placed on understanding descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive analytics, preparing students to interpret data and communicate insights effectively. This course lays the groundwork for careers in data analytics, business intelligence and related fields. --- # CIS 131 — Introduction to Web Development Course introduces theoretical and hands-on instruction on the processes needed to create customized and interactive web pages using HTML and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Content includes commands (tags) to create, format and link documents; tables, graphics, styles, forms, multimedia (audio, video), navigation bar, introduction to scripting and other features of a web page and guidelines for designing effective web pages and websites. --- # CIS 136 — Project Management Fundamentals Using Agile Principles Course introduces principles of agile project management in software development, from the initial stages to completion. Students will explore the differences between agile and traditional project management methodologies. Course focuses on the Scrum agile framework designed to increase efficiency and effectiveness of the software development process and ensure the delivery of the highest quality product within budgetary and scheduling constraints. --- # CIS 143 — Introduction to SQL Course provides theoretical and hands-on instruction on data server technology. Content includes relational databases concepts, SQL syntax, SQL commands to create and maintain database objects and to store, retrieve, display, query, and manipulate data, functions, blocks of application code that can be shared by multiple forms, reports, and data management applications; and commands to execute blocks of code. --- # CIS 145 — Database Fundamentals I Course provides a foundation in the administrative tasks performed by a database administrator. Topics include Oracle database architecture and how each component functions and interacts. Students will learn how to design, develop, install, maintain, manage, and troubleshoot an Oracle database. Performance monitoring, database security, user management, and backup/recovery techniques will be discussed. This class prepares the student for the Oracle Database Administrator Certified Associate exam. --- # CIS 148 — Introduction to Database Driven Web Sites Course provides a general introduction to the basic framework of a database-driven web site. Content includes sample databases and a popular, industry standard software tool for creating site definitions; and to plan, develop, and implement a web database application. --- # CIS 152 — Web Development Tools Course introduces Web development tools, including HTML editors and Web site managers as well as graphics manipulation tools. Content includes use of these tools to create interactive Web Sites which integrate style sheets, DHTML components and Javascript. --- # CIS 171 — Advanced Web Page Development Course expands basic development of Web pages to build additional interaction and functionality into them. Content includes style sheets, data-base queries, basic scripting, applets, and Dynamic HTML as incorporated into the Web page code; Web site organization and navigation strategies. --- # CIS 180 — Introduction to Visual Basic .NET Programming Course introduces programming using the Visual Basic .NET programming language to solve business-related problems. Content includes program development and design, object-oriented programming, screen design, structured programming techniques, and event-driven programming using objects. Programming assignment concepts include arithmetic calculations, decision making, looping, soft and hard copy display, subroutines and functions, data validation, working with arrays, introductory concepts of file creation and data retrieval and accessing, updating, and querying data in a database. --- # CIS 188 — Active Server Pages Course introduces Active Server Pages (ASP.NET). Content includes hands-on activities and lectures to increase familiarity with developing advanced Web applications using Active Server Pages (ASP.NET); advanced Internet architecture, using advanced Web development tools; the Active Server Page model, processing forms, integrating Web applications with data; and other server based applications, configuring Web applications, and using Web services to integrate Web applications. --- # CIS 201 — Information Systems for Business Course explores the types of information used in business, the flow of information through an organization, and a framework for examining characteristics of Accounting Information Systems in relation to other information system components. Content includes transaction processing systems, internal management reporting, and the day-to-day operational support. Course also covers Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC). --- # CIS 203 — Managing Information Systems Course focuses on how to analyze and manage the fundamentals of a computer information system, with emphasis on design, implementation, control, evaluation, and strategic use. Content includes hands-on experience with business software and Enterprise Resource Systems, emphasizing the managerial and strategic aspects of information technology. Course provides an overview of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and/or development/purchase of an information system. Student completes an in-depth business needs analysis, including software and hardware recommendations, plus procedures, protot… --- # CIS 204 — Introduction to System Analysis and Design Course introduces the systems development life cycle of a computer system. Content includes the investigation, analysis, design, implementation and evaluation phases of a business system, tools (e.g. CASE) and techniques used by the systems analyst. --- # CIS 205 — Documentation and Technical Writing Course explores various types of written communications used in the computer environment. Content includes steps, techniques and tools necessary to produce a variety of documents while using the basic skills necessary for clear, succinct writing. Focus is on development of computer documentation such as user manuals, technical reports, standards manuals and feasibility studies. --- # CIS 206 — Software Cybersecurity An introductory course of computer security principles and practices with applications to databases and software systems. An emphasis is placed on securing database authentication and authorization processes; and, securing systems through responsible software development and scripting techniques. Credit toward graduation cannot be received for both CIS 206 and CSC 206 . --- # CIS 208 — Visual Basic for Applications Course introduces programming using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) to automate or customize operations in Word, Excel, and Access. The Visual Basic editor will be used to code, compile, execute, and debug programs. Content includes programming logic and writing VBA code that uses variables, looping, decision-making, functions, procedures, and SQL. --- # CIS 209 — Database Programming for PCs Course offers instruction in designing and developing a business application using a representative microcomputer database management package. Content includes macros, VBA programming, database security, and complex queries, forms, and reports to complete a database case study that demonstrate analysis, design, and development of a business application. --- # CIS 210 — Visual Basic .NET Programming for Files and Databases Course concentrates on writing programs that use files and databases to enter, store, and display data. Content includes various data controls, grids, and data bound controls used with the access technologies provided by Visual Basic; principles of database usage, use of Structured Query Language (SQL) to provide access to data, Data Access Objects, Remote Data Objects, ODBC, and Active X Data Objects. --- # CIS 211 — Java Programming Course continues to develop the knowledge needed to write object-oriented, interactive, business-related applications and applets using the Java programming language. Topics include inheritance, polymorphism, exception handling, graphical user interfaces and event-handling, input/output streams, collections, and generic programming. Students will code, compile, execute and debug Java programs. Fundamental of Java programming will be reviewed. --- # CIS 212 — No Code Machine Learning Course introduces machine learning models to classify information, perform data analysis and create data predictions. The machine learning models are created using a machine learning platform with an interactive user interface and no code. Students will learn modeling methodology to understand and prepare data, create machine learning models, evaluate results, and deploy models. Topics in ethics for machine learning will be discussed. --- # CIS 213 — Advanced Topics in Visual Basic .NET Programming Course concentrates on writing complex programs using Visual Basic .NET concepts and commands. Content includes object-oriented concepts and design, configuring Visual Basic, user interfaces, .NET Framework controls, add-ins and utilities, dynamic control and object creation, creating a multiple document interface application (MDI), using the Windows API, Registry and INI files, Web Services, adding an Online Help system to applications, and deployment of applications. --- # CIS 214 — Web Site Maintenance and Management Course presents technical and people management skills needed to set up and maintain a Web site. Content includes hands-on activities and lectures to increase familiarity with technical and Web development skills required to setup and maintain both Internet and Intranet Web sites. Involves team work in Web site development, to create, plan, implement, test and evaluate Web sites. --- # CIS 215 — Assembly Language For The Microcomputer Course introduces Intel microprocessor assembly language instruction set. Content includes assembly, link and executing code to write business-oriented programs and subroutines to include such concepts as screen manipulating, table searching, disk processing, calling assembly language subroutines, communicating with programs written in higher-level languages, debugging techniques and machine language execution. --- # CIS 219 — Advanced Prompt Engineering Course is a continuation of CIS 119 . Students will learn advanced prompt engineering strategies, patterns, styles and best practices to create precise, context-aware and effective prompts. Students will learn advanced prompt engineering concepts and gain hands-on experience using innovative applications to create prompts for complex models with a focus on optimizing prompt performance, fine-tuning language models, and applying advanced techniques to real-world problems. Practical applications and iterative design will be emphasized throughout the course. --- # CIS 220 — Introduction to C Programming Course introduces procedural-oriental programming using the C programming language to solve business-related problems. Content includes writing, compiling, executing, and debugging programs, essential elements of the language, syntax, operators, data types, program controls, pointers, arrays, structures, and unions, input/output, and disk processing. --- # CIS 222 — Java Programming Using Files and Databases Course provides students, who already have an understanding of Java programming basics, with knowledge of file and database programming using Java. Students will write Java programs that update random access files and write Java programs that connect to a database (e.g. Microsoft Access). Database concepts and the Structured Query Language (SQL) to provide access to data will be covered. --- # CIS 225 — Natural Language Processing Course offers a comprehensive introduction to Natural Language Processing (NLP) and text processing, equipping students with the essential knowledge and skills to build effective language recognition applications. Students will learn and apply core NLP techniques and principles in real-world contexts. Content includes data preprocessing, text analysis and the development of NLP-based applications. Emphasis is placed on hands-on experience using Python libraries and tools to process, analyze and visualize data from various sources. --- # CIS 227 — C# Programming Course introduces programming using the C# programming language to solve business-related problems. Content includes program development and design, visual and object-oriented programming, screen design, structured programming techniques, and event-driven programming using objects. Programming assignment concepts include arithmetic calculations, decision making, looping, reports to screen and paper, subroutines and functions, interactive processing, working with arrays, and introductory concepts of file creation and access to data. --- # CIS 228 — Intermediate Linux I Course is designed to teach students about the Linux operating system through both theoretical and practical instruction. Students will explore the system architecture, installation procedure, command line interface, and file system of Linux. They will learn the fundamental structures and components of Linux, such as the kernel, system libraries, and essential utilities. Credit toward graduation cannot be received for both CIS 228 and CNS 228 . --- # CIS 229 — Machine Learning Using Python Course offers a comprehensive overview of machine learning fundamentals. It covers key concepts and techniques, including supervised, unsupervised and reinforcement learning. Core topics include data processing, linear regression, k-means clustering, support vector machines, decision trees, random forests, naive Bayes classification, and an introduction to neural networks. Students will apply their knowledge and skills to solving real-world problems while gaining hands-on experience with various Python tools for machine learning. --- # CIS 231 — Advanced Java Programming Course examines topics in various Java technologies. Content includes inner classes, multithreading, reflection, collection classes, Swing, TCP/IP networking, Java database connectivity (JDBC), remote method invocation (RMI), CORBA (interactive data language), servlets, and Java server pages (JSP). Students will be able to develop distributed object applications and write Web pages using advanced server side programming through servlets and Java server pages. --- # CIS 232 — Web Scripting Course combines hands-on activities and lectures to increase familiarity with developing web applications with JavaScript, PHP, XML, or another contemporary web language. Content includes enhancing web pages using interactive features, manipulating built-in objects and validating and processing forms. Course may be taken for credit up to four times on different topics. --- # CIS 236 — Project Management Course introduces principles of Project Management as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Content includes experiential exercises and team participation to gain experience with computer-based project management procedures, and to increase basic familiarity with state-of-the-art project management software. Credit toward graduation cannot be received for both CIS 236 and MGT 236 . --- # CIS 238 — Intermediate Linux II Course teaches students the advanced skills and knowledge necessary to administer small to medium networks in today's computing environments. Throughout this course, students will delve into the shell features, command-line interfaces, shell scripting, protocols, configurations, system logging, networking, security, and troubleshooting. Credit toward graduation cannot be received for both CIS 238 and CNS 238 . --- # CIS 240 — Data Visualization Using Tableau Course introduces data visualization to effectively communicate information using visual elements, such as charts, graphs and maps. Organizations generate, collect, and store vast amounts of data. Students will use Tableau, a visual analytics platform, to access data, perform simple data cleaning techniques and present it in a variety of graphical formats to help their audiences get insights from data, find hidden trends and make business decisions. --- # CIS 241 — Database Management Course introduces management of database systems including design, development, implementation, recovery, and security of databases. Content includes database models, entity-relationship (E-R) modeling, normalization, data warehousing; an introduction to SQL; the database life cycle, transaction management, distributed databases, client/server systems; using databases in e-commerce and on the Internet, and the role of the database administrator. --- # CIS 245 — Database Fundamentals II Course continues to develop the knowledge needed to perform the tasks of a database administrator. Topics include methods to backup, restore, and recover the database given various different scenarios, transporting data between databases and the utilities used, networking concepts and configuration parameters, solving common network problems, and configuring network parameters to allow the database clients to communicate with the database server. This course leads to the Oracle Database Administrator Certified Professional certification. --- # CIS 247 — Performance Tuning Course focuses on maximizing the performance of the database from the design to using the database in a production environment. Course focuses observing, defining, and diagnosing the problem, and implementing a solution using various methods, techniques, and diagnostic tools. Students will learn how to observe, monitor, identify, troubleshoot, tweak, and resolve common performance-related problems. This course leads to the Oracle Database Administrator Certified Professional certification. --- # CIS 248 — Web Database Management Course introduces Web database technologies. Content includes hands-on activities and lectures to increase familiarity with methods used to create dynamic Web applications that interact with a data source, such as a relational database. Elective for majors of World Wide Web program. --- # CIS 250 — Artificial Intelligence for Computer Vision Course offers a comprehensive exploration of how computers interpret and analyze visual information. Students will start by examining the fundamentals of image recognition and representation, focusing on how images are transformed into matrices for computational processing. Additional topics include various computer vision models and their applications, emphasizing the development of sustainable solutions through practical implementation. Throughout the course, students will gain hands-on experience solving common computer vision problems using a variety of computer vision algorithms. Additio… --- # CIS 251 — Computer Information Systems Internship Course consists of direct work experience in a computer information systems related environment at an approved business or industrial firm applying knowledge and skills learned to their daily assigned responsibilities. The student will meet with a Computer Information Systems instructor who will evaluate their on-the-job technical skills. Arrangements for the work experience will be worked out in conjunction with the Computer Information Systems coordinator. In addition, the student will discuss work-related situations with the instructor. --- # CIS 253 — Project Management Certification Preparation Course offers an intensive review of project management concepts and the application of these concepts to various business scenarios in preparation for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam. Credit toward graduation cannot be received for both CIS 253 and MGT 253 . --- # CIS 257 — Apps Programming for Apple Mobile Devices Course covers the fundamentals needed to develop iOS applications for the iPad and iPhone mobile platforms. Introduced is Swift (the programming language), Xcode (the development environment), and Cocoa Touch (the framework for building software programs). Content includes program design and development, designing user interfaces including swipe gestures and rotation, visual and object-oriented programming, and event-driven programming using user interface objects and controls. Learn to sell apps in Apple’s App store. --- # CIS 258 — Apps Programming for Android Mobile Devices Course covers the fundamentals needed to develop Android applications for mobile devices. The Java for Android programming language and Eclipse (the development environment) will be used. Topics include designing and developing user interfaces, layouts, development tools, recognize gestures and touches, display text and images, store data, and graphics. --- # CIS 267 — Advanced Apps Programming Using Apple Mobile Devices Course covers the advanced concepts needed to build rich iOS applications for the iPad and iPhone mobile platforms. Students will code, compile, execute, and debug mobile applications using the Swift programming language to develop programs using advanced programming concepts such as Storyboarding, Master-Detail viewability, Push Notification, etc. SQLite databases will be introduced including database design techniques for mobile devices. Deploying apps to the Apple Store will be included. --- # CIS 268 — Advanced Apps Programming for Android Mobile Devices Course covers the advanced concepts needed to build rich Android applications for the Android mobile platform. Student will code, compile, execute, and debug mobile applications using the Java for Android programming language and Eclipse to develop programs using advanced programming concepts. Topics include SQLite databases, locations and maps, background processing, User-Interface components and advanced controls, and web content. --- # CIS 270 — Automated Testing and Deployment Course provides students with an advanced understanding of software deployment and testing using industry-standard tools and practices. Students will gain hands-on experience with applications such as Jenkins and Kubernetes for deployment and JUnit and Jest for software testing. --- # CIS 271 — AI for Business Solutions Course explores the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in modern business environment, focusing on practical applications and strategic benefits. Students will learn how to use AI tools and techniques to drive innovation, enhance decision-making and optimize operations. They will practice applying AI to various business functions, such as marketing, finance, operations and customer service, preparing them for careers as AI practitioners, consultants or business analysts. --- # CIS 290 — Topics In Computer Information Systems Course covers a variety of different topics current with technological advances in Computer Information Systems. Topics will be identified for each section of the course and students may repeat the course three times with different topics. Fee Varies. Prerequisite may vary by topic. --- # CNB 101 — Introduction to Cannabis Course will discuss the basic life cycle of the plant/plant properties, and the natural origins and evolution of cannabis. Course will also include topics related to how cannabis influenced commercial, medical, ritual and religious practices in culture. --- # CNB 102 — Cannabis and the Law The course will discuss current policy parameters, legal responsibilities and ethical issues of the medical cannabis industry. --- # CNB 103 — Pharmacology and Medical Cannabis Use Course provides a foundation of pharmacology topics related to medical cannabis. Content includes product knowledge, basic physiology, drug interactions and methods of administration. --- # CNB 104 — The Experience of Illness Course explores illness as a social scientific construct, including exploring the intersection of chronic illness and personal identity. The course provides students a practical look at how Cannabis Patient Care Specialists communicate with (and educate) patients. --- # CNB 105 — Dispensary Operations Course covers logistic concepts including transportation, inventory, packaging, warehousing, materials handling, order processing, safety protocol and facility location. --- # CNB 106 — Cannabis Cultivation Operations Course covers content related to cannabis cultivation center operations including cannabis cultivation, processing, transportation, and disposal, facility requirements related to cannabis cultivation, cannabis plant monitoring systems for tracking seed to sale, state regulations and inspections, and biosecurity measures. --- # CNB 107 — Botany and Cultivation of Cannabis Laboratory course focuses on the anatomical and biological aspects of the cannabis plant. Students will work with the cannabis plant or a substitute plant. Content includes seed to harvest cannabis growth cycle, plant health, agricultural cultivation techniques, state regulations of industry standards, and structural and physiological aspects of cannabis including terpenes, cannabinoids, and the pharmacokinetics of cannabis. --- # CNS 101 — Orientation to IT Professions Course enables students to analyze the field of Information Technology. Topics include a survey of the IT professions, employment skills, definitions, associations, current issues, salaries, and self-assessment survey of skills and competencies. Students are required to attend a local meeting of a professional association related to the field. --- # CNS 103 — IT Support Fundamentals 1 This course is part one in a series of two courses that provides the skills and knowledge necessary to earn Google IT Support Professional certificate. This course prepares students for entry-level IT support jobs. Course includes troubleshooting and customer service, networking, and operating systems. Students must complete both CNS 103 and CNS 104 to earn the Google IT Support Professional certificate. --- # CNS 104 — IT Support Fundamentals 2 This course is part two in a series of two courses that provides the skills and knowledge necessary to earn Google IT Support Professional certificate. This course prepares students for entry-level IT support jobs. Course includes system administration and security. Students must complete both CNS 103 and CNS 104 to earn the Google IT Support Professional certificate. --- # CNS 105 — Networking Essentials Course introduces the technologies, terminology, and skills used in the world of data networking. Emphasis is on practical applications of networking and computer technology to real-world problems. Students gain the knowledge necessary to design and install a local area network. Topics include network hardware and software requirements, and network architecture. --- # CNS 107 — Internet Protocol Internetworking Course is an overview of internet protocol (IP) addressing in data communication. Course is designed to develop the essential skills needed to effectively work with IP addressing. Emphasis is on the binary conversions, AND operation, subdividing, prefix, and variable length prefix. --- # CNS 108 — Introduction to Cloud Services Course provides the foundational knowledge of cloud services and how these services are provided in cloud platform. This course focuses on cloud concepts, services, security, privacy, as well as pricing and support in cloud. --- # CNS 110 — Windows Client Desktop 1 Course presents most recent release of a Microsoft Modern Desktop Operating System (OS). Topics include knowledge and skills required to deploy, configure, protect, and maintain a modern desktop operating system environment. Students will develop skills needed to install and customize a modern desktop operating system. Students will also learn how to develop skills that include managing storage, files, drivers, and printers as well as how to configure network connectivity for a modern desktop operating system. Students will also learn how to secure the Windows OS and protect the data on the d… --- # CNS 111 — Windows Server 1 Course presents part one in a series of three courses that provides the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a core Windows Server 2016 in an existing enterprise environment. This course focuses on the necessary administrative responsibilities, such as implementing server images, planning and configuring storage solutions, and monitoring virtual machine installations. Course maps to Microsoft Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016. --- # CNS 114 — Windows Server 2 Course presents part two in a series of three courses that provides the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a core Windows Server 2016 infrastructure in an existing enterprise environment. This course focuses on the fundamental networking skills required to deploy and support Windows Server 2016 in most organizations. Students will review IP fundamentals, remote access technologies, and more advanced content including software-defined networking (SDN). Course maps to Networking with Windows Server 2016. --- # CNS 116 — Windows Server 3 Course presents part three in a series of three courses that provides the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a core Windows Server 2016 infrastructure in an existing enterprise environment. This course focuses on how to deploy and configure Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in a distributed environment, implement Group Policy, perform backup and restore, monitor and troubleshoot AD-related issues with Windows Server 2016, and to deploy AD server roles such as Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) and Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS). Course maps to Microsof… --- # CNS 117 — Advanced Windows Server 1 Course presents part one in a series of two courses that provides the skills and knowledge necessary to design and implement a Windows Server 2012 R2 infrastructure in an enterprise environment. This course covers the knowledge and skills needed to provide an enterprise solution that supports manual and automated server installations in a physical and virtual environment including the supporting file and storage services. Students will learn the skills necessary to provide enterprise networking solutions such as DHCP, IPAM, VPN, and DirectAccess. Students will also learn the skills necessary… --- # CNS 118 — Introduction to Linux Course provides theoretical and hands-on instruction using the LINUX operating system fundamentals and open-source concepts, as well as the essentials of the Linux command line. Credit toward graduation cannot be received in both CNS 118 and CIS 118 . --- # CNS 120 — Advanced Windows Server 2 Course presents part two in a series of two courses that provides the skills and knowledge necessary to design and implement a Windows Server 2012 R2 infrastructure in an enterprise environment. This course covers the knowledge and skills to plan and implement a highly available, secure infrastructure with focus on Active Directory® Federation Service (AD FS), public key infrastructure (PKI), and Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS). Students will also learn the skills needed to plan and deploy virtual machines including self-service and automation of virtual machine deploymen… --- # CNS 121 — IT Certification Preparation Students may use this course as a prep course leading to an industry certification exam. --- # CNS 140 — Network Infrastructure Essentials Course examines physical aspects of voice and data network cabling and installation. Topics include overview of industry and worldwide standards; types of media and cabling; physical and logical networks, as well as signal transmission. Focus of hands-on, lab-oriented course is documentation, design and installation issues, laboratory safety, on-the-job safety, and working effectively in group environments. Course helps prepare for BICSI Registered Certified Installer, Level 1 exam. Credit toward graduation cannot be received for both ELT 105 and CNS 140 . --- # CNS 141 — Cisco Introduction to Networks Course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. Content includes detailed description of OSI seven layer, the principles and structure of IP addressing, and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts and operations. Course presents most recent release of the Cisco curriculum. This is the first course in the Cisco CCNA sequence of three courses. --- # CNS 142 — Cisco Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials Course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a small network. Students learn how to configure a router, a switch, and a wireless router for basic functionality. By the end of this course, students will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with these devices. Course presents most recent release of the Cisco curriculum. This is the second course in the Cisco CCNA sequence of three courses. --- # CNS 143 — Cisco Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation Course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a large and complex network. Students learn how to configure routers and switches for advanced functionality. By the end of this course, students will be able to configure and troubleshoot enterprise networks. Students also learn about virtualization and automation. Course presents most recent release of the Cisco curriculum. This is the third course in the Cisco CCNA sequence of three courses. --- # CNS 150 — Windows Client Desktop 2 Course presents most recent release of a Modern Desktop Operating System (OS). Topics include knowledge and skills required to deploy, configure, secure, manage, and monitor devices and client applications in an enterprise environment. Students learn how to manage identity, access, policies, updates, and apps. Students also learn how to design and implement a device strategy that meets the business needs of a modern organization. Students must be proficient and experienced in deploying, configuring, and maintaining Windows 10 and non-Windows devices and technologies. Course maps to Managing M… --- # CNS 160 — Virtualization Technologies Course presents virtualization technologies and concepts using the latest virtualization products in networked server environments. Students gain the knowledge necessary to install and configure the leading virtualization products to create virtual machines (VMs), virtual networks, cloud-based and on-demand services. Students also learn how to apply virtualization technology to create virtual data centers that use clusters for high availability, and use management software to administer virtual environment. --- # CNS 170 — Principles of Information Security Course presents balance between security management and technical components of security. Focus is on Security Systems Development Life Cycle (SecSDLC). Topics include structured methodology as supportive framework to guide students through examination of components of information domain of Information Security Network; preparation for appropriate Network or Information Security Certification examinations. --- # CNS 171 — Hardening Network Security Course provides students with the technical knowledge and skills in scripting required for “tighten down” security in computer network and systems. Course includes practical knowledge and step-by-step directions for securing a diverse network with multiple devices and operating systems. This course also assist students in preparing for the appropriate Network or Information Security Certification examinations. --- # CNS 172 — Network Defense and Countermeasures This course provides students with the knowledge and concepts needed for protecting computers and networks. The course covers intrusion detection, develop a security policy, implement Network Address Translation (NAT) and packet filtering by installing proxy servers, firewalls, and virtual private network (VPNs). The course also assists students in preparation for the appropriate Network or Information Security Certification examinations. --- # CNS 173 — Cybersecurity Operations Analysis Course simulates real-world cybersecurity threat scenarios and creates opportunities for ethical hacking, security monitoring, analysis and resolution. Course helps students develop critical thinking and complex problem solving skills innovative assessments provide immediate feedback to support the evaluation of knowledge and acquired skills. --- # CNS 174 — Introduction to Computer Forensics This course provides students with the knowledge and solid foundation by introducing Computer Forensics as an entry into the professional field of Computer Forensics and investigation. The course covers current and past Operating Systems and a range of computer hardware and forensics software tools. The course also assists students in preparing for the appropriate Network or Information Security Certification examinations. --- # CNS 176 — Network Security Course presents the skills and knowledge necessary to install and configure systems to secure applications, networks and devices. This course also helps students to perform threat analysis and respond with appropriate mitigation techniques; participate in risk mitigation activities; and operate with an awareness of applicable policies, laws and regulations. This course helps students prepare for appropriate Security Certification examination. --- # CNS 178 — Ethical Hacking Course allows students and IT professionals to move into the cybersecurity field. Course helps students master an ethical hacking methodology that can be used in a penetration testing or ethical hacking situation. Students learn ethical hacking methodologies that can be used in penetration testing to assess the network security. The course covers reconnaissance, scanning, gain access, and maintain access. --- # CNS 181 — Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Technologies Course provides the knowledge required to implement and operate core security technologies including network security, cloud security, content security, endpoint protection and detection, secure network access, visibility and enforcements. This course helps candidates to prepare for Cisco Security Core exam. --- # CNS 193 — Cloud Computing Course helps students and IT professionals to acquire the knowledge they need to maintain and optimize cloud infrastructure services. Students learn to analyze system requirements to successfully execute workload migrations to the cloud, implement appropriate security controls, and troubleshoot connectivity and security issues related to cloud implementations. --- # CNS 195 — TCP/IP Packet Analysis This course covers creating, administering and maintaining an information system with TCP/IP protocol (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) and utilities on computer networks, which is the basic provision of Internet services. --- # CNS 214 — Securing Enterprise Server Course teaches you how to protect administrative credentials and rights to help ensure that administrators can perform only the tasks that they need to, when they need to. This course explains how you can use auditing and the Advanced Threat Analysis feature in Windows Server to identify security issues. You will also learn how to mitigate malware threats, secure your virtualization platform, and use deployment options such as Nano server and containers to enhance security. The course also explains how you can help protect access to files by using encryption and dynamic access control, and ho… --- # CNS 221 — Enterprise Cloud Services 1 Course provides the knowledge needed to implement, manage, and monitor identity, and governance in a cloud environment. Students learn to configure virtual networking, manage network traffic, create and scale virtual machines in a cloud infrastructure. Students will also learn to provision, size, monitor, and adjust resources in cloud as appropriate. --- # CNS 222 — Hybrid Server I Course teaches students how to manage core Windows Server workloads and services using on-premises, hybrid and cloud technologies. Students will learn how to implement and manage on-premises and hybrid solutions such as identity, management, compute, networking and storage in a Windows Server hybrid environment. --- # CNS 223 — Hybrid Server II Course teaches students to configure advanced Windows Server services using on-premises, hybrid and cloud technologies. Students will learn how to leverage the hybrid capabilities of cloud technologies, how to migrate virtual and physical server workloads to cloud infrastructure and how to secure Virtual Machines (VMs) running Windows Server. The course also teaches how to perform tasks related to high availability, troubleshooting and disaster recovery. --- # CNS 224 — Securing Enterprise Cloud Services Course provides the knowledge needed to manage identity and access; implement platform protection; manage security operations; and secure data and applications in the cloud infrastructure. --- # CNS 228 — Intermediate Linux I Course is designed to teach students about the Linux operating system through both theoretical and practical instruction. Students will explore the system architecture, installation procedure, command line interface, and file system of Linux. They will learn the fundamental structures and components of Linux, such as the kernel, system libraries and essential utilities. Credit toward graduation cannot be received for both CIS 228 and CNS 228 . --- # CNS 238 — Intermediate Linux II Course teaches students the advanced skills and knowledge necessary to administer small to medium networks in today's computing environments. Throughout this course, students will delve into the shell features, command-line interfaces, shell scripting, protocols, configurations, system logging, networking, security, and troubleshooting. Credit toward graduation cannot be received for both CIS 238 and CNS 238 . --- # CNS 245 — Automation of Network Operations Course provides the knowledge needed to manipulate networks using software. Students learn, apply, and practice infrastructure automation knowledge and skills through a series of in-depth hands-on experiences. Students also learn how to securely use APIs to automate network operations. --- # CNS 251 — Internship Experience Course consists of direct work experience, minimum ten hours per week in computer networking related environment in an approved Corporation or Business. Topics include applying previously learned computer-networking skills and knowledge to daily work activities; working closely with the CNS instructor; meeting frequently in classroom or online to integrate work experience with course activities. Fee Varies. --- # CNS 290 — Topics in Computer Networking and Systems Course covers variety of different topics current with technological advances in computer networking and systems/LAN. Topics identified for each section of course. Course may be repeated up to three times with different topics. Fee Varies. Prerequisite may vary by topic. --- # COL 101 — College Success Seminar Course provides an introduction to the college setting and develops the competencies necessary to be a successful college student. Students learn strategies for success like goal setting, time management, test taking, self-assessment as a learner, and critical thinking. Students may only receive credit for COL 101 or COL 108 . --- # COL 108 — The College Experience Course develops the competencies that are necessary to be a successful college student. It is highly interactive and aligned with individual student goals. Students learn strategies for success like test taking, critical thinking, self-assessment, communication skills, and overall study skills by applying them in concurrent courses and other learning contexts. Students may only receive credit for COL 101 or COL 108 . --- # CSC 144 — Discrete Mathematics Course introduces mathematical induction and recursion; set theory; relations and functions; logic, combinatorics, graph theory and trees; Boolean Algebra, probability, matrices and analysis of algorithms. Credit toward graduation cannot be received for both MAT 144 and CSC 144 . --- # CSC 155 — C++ Computer Science I A first course in computer programming from basic through intermediate levels. Content includes designing, implementing and debugging maintainable C++ programs, and demonstrating problem solving and algorithm development for applications from business and computer science. Abstract data types and object-oriented methods enhance study of elementary data structures. --- # CSC 156 — Java Computer Science I A first course in computer programming from basic through intermediate levels. Introduces a disciplined approach to problem-solving and algorithm development using the Java programming language for applications from business and computer science. Abstract data types and object-oriented methods enhance study of elementary data structures. Covers: selection, repetition, and sequence control structures; program design, testing, and documentation using good programming style; block-structured high-level programming language; and arrays, records, and files. --- # CSC 157 — Python Computer Science I A first course in computer programming from basic through intermediate levels. Content includes designing, implementing and debugging maintainable Python programs, and demonstrating problem solving and algorithm development for applications from business and computer science. Abstract data types and object-oriented methods enhance study of elementary data structures. --- # CSC 170 — Introduction to Numerical Methods An introduction to the tools available for solving numerically intensive applications that occur in scientific and engineering fields. The study of numerical algorithms will be supported by the use of a computer algebra system. Network utilities will enable students to use the Internet for communication and learning purposes. --- # CSC 171 — C++ Programming for Engineers Course introduces C++ programming language. Content focus is on solving numerically intensive applications present in scientific and engineering fields. Numerical algorithms implemented using object-oriented programming tools and elementary data structures. --- # CSC 173 — Java Programming for Engineers Course introduces Java programming language. Content focus is on solving numerically intensive applications present in scientific and engineering fields. Numerical algorithms implemented using object-oriented programming tools and elementary data structures. --- # CSC 174 — Python Programming for Engineers Course introduces Python programming language. Content focus is on solving numerically intensive applications present in scientific and engineering fields. Numerical algorithms implemented using intermediate programming tools and elementary data structures. --- # CSC 180 — Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Introduction to concepts involving the fundamentals of artificial intelligence for solving real world applications. Machine Learning (ML) problems will be emphasized including data science for analyzing and manipulating data, supervised and unsupervised learning, deployment of machine learning models as web services, and neural networks. Course includes use of the Python programming language and its fundamental ML libraries. --- # CSC 204 — Computer Architecture and Organization A survey of the various levels of hierarchical computer architectures and design. The analysis of internal and external memory models, busses, I/O devices, and CISC/RISC processor strategies are covered. Additional topics include the instruction formats and addressing schemes of architectures such as Intel, MIPS, ARM, and the JVM; parallel and vectorized multiprocessors and multicomputer systems; pipelining; parallel programming; secure and optimized programming techniques; coding and compression schemes; assembly programming in MIPS and MARIE. --- # CSC 206 — Software Cybersecurity An introductory course of computer security principles and practices with applications to databases and software systems. An emphasis is placed on securing database authentication and authorization processes; and, securing systems through responsible software development and scripting techniques. Credit toward graduation cannot be received for both CIS 206 and CSC 206 . --- # CSC 208 — Introduction to Data Science Course serves as an introduction to the principles of data science with emphasis on mathematical reasoning, interpretation of data, and the responsible use of algorithms in society. Students will learn how to collect, visualize, and interpret data; make statistical inferences and predictions; and understand the role of randomness, correlation, and causation. Emphasis will be placed on real-world problem-solving techniques using various mathematical and scientific concepts. Coding is taught within the course as a tool to support data analysis, using a high-level language such as Python with it… --- # CSC 210 — Game Programming This introductory course in game programming uses a high-level programming language to develop both 2D and 3D games for Android applications. The course is designed for students with prior experience using formal data structures and object-oriented programming using the C++, Java or Python programming language. Students will start with the fundamentals of game programming and progress through to a final project where they can choose to create a 2D or 3D game program. Emphasis will be placed on applying theoretical concepts to practical scenarios, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of game… --- # CSC 240 — C++ Data Structures A second course in computer programming using the C++ programming language that provides a survey of data structures including files, lists, sets, trees, tables, queues, stacks, graphs, and other classes. Content covers: utilization of object-oriented design techniques to implement solutions for large-scale problems; program verification and complexity analysis; dynamic concepts; sorting and searching algorithms; abstract data types; recursion. --- # CSC 241 — Java Data Structures A second course in computer programming using the Java programming language that provides a survey of data structures including files, lists, sets, trees, tables, queues, stacks, graphs, and other classes. Content covers: utilization of object-oriented design techniques to implement solutions for large-scale problems; program verification and complexity analysis; dynamic concepts; sorting and searching algorithms; abstract data types; recursion. --- # CSC 242 — Python Data Structures A second course in computer programming using the Python programming language that provides a survey of data structures including files, lists, sets, trees, tables, queues, stacks, graphs, and other classes. Content covers: utilization of object-oriented design techniques to implement large-scale problems; program verification and complexity analysis; dynamic concepts; sorting and searching algorithms; abstract data types; recursion. --- # CSC 255 — Objects and Algorithms An intermediate programming course that continues the development of object-oriented techniques using data structures with an emphasis on graphs, sets, maps/tables, heaps, and trees; foundational analysis and design of various algorithms that exhibit recursion, backtracking, divide and conquer, greedy strategies and dynamic programming techniques; random number generation; cryptography; introductory parallel programming techniques; includes an analysis of time and memory complexity using discrete metrics; sorting and searching techniques. The course is offered with an option for choice of pro… --- # CSC 290 — Topics In Computer Science: Code Elevate Course covers a variety of different topics during different semesters. Topics will be selected from among current advances in hardware and software technology. Typical course concentrations might be Introduction to Parallel Programming or Artificial Intelligence. Check with Instructor and latest college class listings for details. Course may be repeated up to three times. Fee Varies. Prerequisite may vary by topic. --- # EAS 100 — Introduction to Earth Science Course introduces four major divisions of Earth Science and how their interactions contribute to conditions on Earth today. Geology includes studies of minerals, rocks, plate tectonics, volcanoes, earthquakes, and surface topography. Oceanography includes studies of seawater and ocean currents, ocean floor topography, the beach and wave dynamics, and marine life. Meteorology includes studies of global and local winds, weather systems and conditions, and climate. Astronomy includes studies of the formation of the solar system and the objects in it, stellar evolution, and current technology for… --- # EAS 101 — Physical Geology Course introduces earth materials and the physical and chemical processes that sculpt earth’s surface. Content includes rocks, minerals, earthquakes, volcanoes, glaciers, groundwater, coastal processes, geologic time, structural geology, and topographic maps. --- # EAS 102 — Historical Geology Course introduces Earth's long 4.6 billion-year history. The course begins with an introduction to rocks, minerals, plate tectonics, and fossils and then moves on to the study of various depositional environments in which different rocks and fossils form. It ends with a walk through time considering the physical processes, the position of the continents, and the life forms that define each segment of geologic time. --- # EAS 105 — Introduction to Weather and Climate Course introduces weather and climate. Topics include atmospheric processes, elements of weather, and a survey of world climates. --- # EAS 110 — Climate Change and Variability Course introduces students to basic principles and knowledge to explain climate change. Students will learn about natural and anthropogenic causes of climate change, the interactions between earth-atmosphere-ocean systems, climate feedback mechanisms, and impacts of climate change on human activity. Students will have the opportunity to use both cognitive and quantitative skills to gain an understanding of how the base of scientific knowledge is developed and applied. Students will analyze data to draw conclusions regarding various observed phenomena and limitations of numerical models. --- # EAS 121 — Physical Geography Course examines the interactions between the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere. The course begins with studies of location and map use, Earth's atmosphere, and the Sun's effect on Earth in terms of seasons, weather, ocean circulation, and climate development. Topics next include ground and surface water, earthquakes, volcanoes and plate tectonics. The course ends with studies of landforms and the processes that produce them including weathering and mass wasting, caves, deserts, glaciations, soils, and the ecological systems within Earth's spheres. Credit toward graduation can… --- # EAS 125 — A Survey of Oceanography Course introduces oceanography. Content includes physical and chemical properties of sea water, ocean circulation, waves, tides, coastal environments, and marine life. --- # EAS 190 — Geographic Information Systems I This course provides an introduction to digital maps, spatial analysis, and technology to explore geographic and spatial patterns. Introduces the concepts and components of a geographic information system (GIS), the basic concepts of remote sensing and Global Positioning System (GPS), and the ESRI ArcGIS® software. This course will also explore selected cases of GIS application in different disciplines to introduce students to problem solving and decision making using geospatial analysis. Credit toward graduation cannot be received for both GIS 190 and EAS 190 . --- # EAS 191 — Geographic Information Systems II The course covers geodatabase development, maintenance, organization, and editing within ESRI’s ArcGIS applications. Basic features and functionality of geodatabases as well as tools for creating and editing the geometry of spatial data are covered. Students learn to create and manipulate geographic information systems (GIS) features and to explore the analytical capabilities of GIS and apply them to real-world situations, including GIS projects developed by public safety officials, public works departments, planners, geographers, resource managers, engineers, and other industry professionals… --- # EAS 205 — Environmental Geology Course studies human-environment interaction. Content includes problems associated with geologic hazards, availability and management of natural resources, and the proper use of geology in any land use program. --- # EAS 290 — Topics in Earth Science Course designed to meet special interest needs of Earth Science students. Topics will be offered for variable credit from one to four semester credit hours. Course may be taken for credit up to four times on different topics. Fee Varies. Prerequisite may vary by topic. --- # ECE 102 — Child Growth and Development Course provides an overview of the theory and principles of human development. Content includes in-depth study of physical, social, emotional and cognitive aspects, from conception to adolescence. Special emphasis placed on child development theories of Piaget, Erikson, Vygotsky, Skinner, etc., and significance of family, peers, culture and school. Field observations required. --- # ECE 104 — Introduction to Early Childhood Education Course introduces students to the field of early childhood education. Content includes historical and philosophical influences, current theories, professional responsibilities, roles, and family. Different types of early childhood programs studied and observed. Coursework includes student placement in an approved early childhood center for a 10-hour/5-week affiliation. Students must successfully complete both the academic and field placement components of this course. --- # ECE 106 — Guidance of the Young Child Course covers a study of developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive guidance practices that support the development of the young child. Content includes analysis of child behavior and the development of professional guidance techniques. Students will explore the relationship between careful communication and effective interaction with young children. Field observations required. --- # ECE 107 — Observation and Assessment of the Young Child Course explores developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive observation and assessment strategies for studying the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of children birth through eight years. Students will develop skills in using systematic observation and documentation strategies to develop trusting relationships with children and to plan appropriate programs, environments, and activities in early childhood settings. Field observations required. --- # ECE 108 — Nutrition, Health and Safety for the Young Child Course provides overview of early childhood practices that ensure children’s physical and emotional well-being. Content includes basic health, safety and nutritional needs of children and methods to effectively meet these needs in early childhood settings. Field observations required. --- # ECE 125 — Play and Creative Expression for the Young Child Course provides an overview of play as it relates to the development of the young child. Students explore wide variety of methods for developing self expression and creativity in art, music, movement and drama. --- # ECE 152 — Principles of Child Development Short-term course designed to provide overview of aspects of growth patterns. Topics examine physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language development from conception to age five. --- # ECE 153 — Guiding Children and Managing the Classroom Short-term course designed to provide an overview of management of the classroom. Content includes positive child guidance, prevention techniques, and strategies for creating pro-social classroom atmosphere. --- # ECE 154 — Activities and Resources for Young Children I Short-term course designed to provide an overview of developmentally appropriate, anti-bias curriculum. Specific focus on curricular areas of art, music, language arts, and movement. --- # ECE 155 — Activities and Resources for Young Children II Short-term course designed to provide an overview of developmentally appropriate, anti-bias curriculum. Specific focus on topics of curricular areas of math, science and social studies. --- # ECE 161 — Introduction to Infant and Toddler Care and Education Short-term course focuses on patterns of growth and development in the child from birth to age three. Content includes strategies for designing safe, healthy, learning environments and creating appropriate learning activities. --- # ECE 165 — Family Child Care Provider I Course explores the professional role of the home child care provider. Content includes legal and ethical responsibilities of provider; relationship with families and the local community; effective group management; creating a healthy learning environment and workable daily schedule; planning appropriate activities; and the role of technology in center management. Five hours of family child care observations required. --- # ECE 166 — Family Child Care Provider II Course further explores the professional role of the home child care provider. Content includes appropriate business and marketing practices; assessment and documentation of children’s learning; the role of technology in communication, planning, record-keeping, and resource development; family involvement in program activities; the role of professional ethics; the function of advocacy in programming and professional relationships; and the impact of professional development on effective programming. Ten hours of supervised experience in a family child setting required. --- # ECE 180 — The Exceptional Child Course provides an overview of the historical, philosophical, and legal foundations of special education programming for children ages birth – grade 12. Characteristics of children with disabilities, along with identification, intervention strategies, methods, and programs to meet the needs of the special education population are presented. Fulfills requirements of School Code 25.25. Field observations required. --- # ECE 215 — Infant Toddler Techniques Course examines patterns of growth and development in the child from birth to age three. Content includes specific needs of infants and toddlers in light of current research; safety measures; family and cultural dynamics; and planning developmentally appropriate activities. Five hours supervised experience with infants, toddlers, and their families required. --- # ECE 216 — Infant-Toddler Programming Course investigates overall classroom functioning in infant/toddler settings. Content includes curricular models, daily operational procedures,relational/cultural models, and evaluative devices. Ten hours supervised experience with infants, toddlers, and their families required. --- # ECE 226 — Language Arts and Social Studies for the Young Child Course examines language development theory and appropriate language arts and social studies activities for young children. Topics emphasize design and evaluation of developmentally appropriate, anti-bias activities and instructional materials. --- # ECE 227 — Math and Science for the Young Child Course introduces theory and practice related to curricular areas of mathematics and science for young children. Content includes design and evaluation of developmentally appropriate, antibias activities and instructional materials. Students will conduct math assessment on a young child. --- # ECE 228 — Language Development of Children Course provides in-depth knowledge of typical and atypical human communication development with an emphasis on speech and language development in children. Additional topics explore language and literacy, bilingualism, and the influence of culture. Language observations required. --- # ECE 230 — Literacy Methods for Preschool - Second Grade Course covers theories, teaching strategies and instructional materials pertinent to teaching reading and writing from pre-kindergarten through second grade. Additional topics explore literacy across content areas while addressing diversity and inclusion. --- # ECE 255 — Curriculum Design for Early Childhood Programs Course introduces theory and practice related to curriculum planning and implementation for young children. Content includes analysis of wide range of early childhood curriculum models and practices. Standards-based, developmentally appropriate lesson planning and assessment of learning environments experiences will be covered. Coursework includes student placement in an approved early childhood center for a 10-hour/5-week affiliation. Students must successfully complete both the academic and field placement components of this course. --- # ECE 257 — Early Childhood Education Practicum Course is a one-semester capstone experience for students pursuing the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Early Childhood Education. Emphasis on practical application of early childhood principles and theories in a supervised early childhood setting. Students supervised by qualified professionals and college instructor, and required to work in an approved center with children ranging in age from infancy through kindergarten for a minimum of 4 days/15 hours per week, in addition to 2-hour weekly seminar. --- # ECE 258 — Practicum II Advanced course is second-semester capstone experience for students pursuing the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Early Childhood Education. Students continue practical application of early childhood principles and theory. In addition, more long-term curricular planning, parent involvement activities, and portfolio required. Students supervised by qualified professional and college instructor, and required to work in approved center for a minimum of 4 days/15-18 hours per week, in addition to 2-hour weekly seminar. --- # ECE 270 — Child, Family, and Community Relations Course focuses on diverse needs of the child within the context of family, school, and community. The interplay of diverse cultures, lifestyles, abilities, language, and communication within the role of the early childhood environment and other community institutions will be considered. Students will gain an understanding of their professional role in supporting evidence-based practices that strengthen respectful, collaborative family/child partnership through use of community and family resources. Field observations required. --- # ECE 273 — Introduction to Early Childhood Administration Courses examines current early childhood administrative practices and procedures. Focus is on the administrator’s relationships with governmental, legal, business/finance, medical, social service and educational agencies in managing a program. --- # ECE 274 — Early Childhood Director Practicum Course provides hands-on experience for students pursuing the ECE Advanced Administration Certificate. Focus is on practical application of early childhood administrative principles and theories. Students are supervised by qualified early childhood program director and a college instructor, and required to work in an approved center a minimum of 4 days/15-18 hours per week, in addition to attending a 2-hour weekly seminar. --- # ECE 280 — Legal Aspects of Early Childhood Administration Course stresses knowledge and application of legal responsibilities required by a director of an early childhood program. Focus is on the various legal structures and licensing standards required by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. --- # ECE 281 — Fiscal Management in Early Childhood Administration Course designed to help the early childhood director successfully manage fiscal responsibilities in the daily operation of a center. Emphasis is on budget and financial report development, cash flow management, grant writing and fund raising. --- # ECE 282 — Marketing and Public Relations for the Early Childhood Program Director Course provides knowledge of fundamentals of effective marketing, public relations and community outreach for the early childhood director. Focus is on developing a market plan and useful promotional literature, handbooks, newsletters and press releases. --- # ECE 283 — Staff Management and Human Relations in Early Childhood Programs Course examines different supervisory and group facilitation styles. Focus is on developing skills in consensus building, team development, and staff performance appraisals. Additional Content includes group dynamics, communication styles, and conflict resolution. --- # ECE 284 — Leadership and Advocacy for the Early Childhood Program Director Program Director Course presents information on organizational theory and leadership styles in relation to early childhood and school-age work environments. Focus is on developing a center philosophy and mission statement and effective advocacy activities. --- # ECE 285 — Communications for the Early Childhood Program Director Course provides information on communications to be carried out by the early childhood director. Focus on mechanics of written materials, oral communications, various styles of modern business documents. --- # ECE 290 — Topics In Early Childhood Education Course designed to meet special interest needs of ECE students and in-service needs of early childhood teachers. Special topics offered for variable credit. Students may repeat ECE 290 up to three times. Fee Varies. Prerequisite may vary by topic. --- # ECO 110 — Elements of Economics Course surveys economics systems with reference to the market system, capitalism, government policy, money and banking, and international trade. Topics covered through examination of current economic and political issues. (Not recommended for business or economics majors.) --- # ECO 201 — Principles of Macroeconomics Course introduces macroeconomics, utilizing modern economic theories to analyze fiscal and monetary policies. Content includes inflation, taxes, full employment, gross domestic product (GDP), economic growth, money and banking. Extensive use of graphical analysis. --- # ECO 202 — Principles of Microeconomics Course introduces microeconomics, concentrating on the basic price theory of the firm; focus is on operation of supply, demand, cost and revenue functions in perfectly and imperfectly competitive markets; analysis of markets for both products and factors; examination of theory and practice of International trade and finance problems. Extensive use of graphical analysis. --- # ECO 290 — Topics in Economics Course examines major issues in economics through selected topics from various subspecialties, including money and banking, economic history, sports economics, environmental economics and development economics. Each offering focuses on a different theme or scope than other economics courses in the department. Course may be taken for credit up to four times on different topics. Fee Varies. Prerequisite may vary by topic. --- # EDN 101 — Introduction to Education Course provides an overview of teaching as a profession in the American education system. Students will be introduced to and explore instruction and assessment practices rooted in a variety of historical, philosophical, legal, inclusive, and equitable perspectives. The course supports students in developing their skills as collaborative and reflective practitioners. Students will investigate the role of teacher as advocate and identify ways in which schooling might be structured to build equity and social justice. A 10-hour directed observation in a K-12 school setting is required. --- # EDN 104 — Pre-Clinical Observation in Education Course provides an opportunity for observation in a local school for students planning to major in Education in a four-year college or university. Content includes thirty hours of required in-school experiences in a local K-12 school. Students will explore and reflect on various educational philosophies and pedagogical strategies in relation to their observation. Apart from the in-school experiences, this course is conducted on-line. --- # EDN 110 — Theory and Practice of Learning Course helps Learning Assistants integrate educational theory, pedagogy, content, and practice. Course meetings will focus on practical concerns as well as associated theoretical models. This course is taken concurrently with a student’s first learning assistant assignment. --- # EDN 180 — Diversity in School and Society Course explores how schooling is shaped by the social context in which it occurs. Students will examine aspects of their own cultural identity and biases. Students will describe aspects of learner diversity (e.g. race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, physical and neurodiversity, linguistic diversity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/spiritual tradition, immigration status) and the assets that each learner brings to the classroom. Students will investigate culturally responsive, equitable pedagogical practices in multicultural contexts. --- # EDN 201 — Educational Psychology Course focuses on application of psychological principles to educational practice. Content includes exploration of children’s and adolescent’s cognitive, socio-emotional, and linguistic development, learning processes, and motivation. Students will examine learner-centered instruction, culturally responsive teaching, and assessment strategies that acknowledge learner differences and student diversity within an affirming and equitable environment. A 10-hour directed observation in a K-12 school setting is required. Credit toward graduation cannot be received for both EDN 201 and PSY 201 . --- # EDN 210 — Technology in Education Course will provide an examination of the use and impact of technology in school settings. Students will identify, explore, and evaluate digital resources and tools for learning. Students will analyze the role of technology in education in society, develop strategies to compensate for the digital divide among students, and apply accessibility and adaptive technology guidelines and requirements for digital content. Emphasis is on current and emerging instructional technologies and how to best integrate, utilize, and adapt technology as a resource in teaching and learning with a critical lens. --- # EDN 280 — Educating Exceptional Learners Course presents the historical, philosophical and legal foundations of special education as well as an overview of the diverse characteristics of individuals from birth through Grade 12 with exceptional cognitive, physical, social and emotional needs, including, but not limited to, children identified with learning disabilities. Content covers identification, intervention strategies, evidence-based strategies, cross-categorical methods of instruction and programs to meet the needs of students in both early childhood and K-12 classroom settings, including, but not limited to, assistive technol… --- # EDN 290 — Topics in Educational Foundations Course explores selected topics in educational foundations. Content varies and may focus on particular aspects of history, sociology and philosophy of education, and comparative education. Course may be taken for credit up to four times on different topics. Fee varies. --- # EGL 071 — Academic Reading and Study Skills for the Non-Native Speaker I High beginning course in reading and study skills for students whose first or primary language is not English. Course focuses on preparing second language students to take courses for college credit. EGL 071 is a mandatory course. --- # EGL 072 — Academic Reading and Study Skills for the Non-Native Speaker II Intermediate course in reading and study skills for students whose first or primary language is not English. Course focuses on preparing second language students to take courses for college credit. EGL 072 is a mandatory course. --- # EGL 073 — Academic Reading and Study Skills for the Non-Native Speaker III High intermediate course in reading and study skills for students whose first or primary language is not English. Course focuses on preparing second language students to take courses for college credit. EGL 073 is a mandatory course. --- # EGL 074 — Academic Writing for the Non-Native Speaker I Introductory academic grammar and composition course for the non native speaker preparing to take courses for college credit. Introduces the student to the foundations of English sentence structure and paragraph types required in higher level writing courses. EGL 074 is a mandatory course. --- # EGL 075 — Academic Writing for the Non-Native Speaker II Intermediate academic grammar and composition course for the non native speaker preparing to take courses for college credit. Introduces the student to intermediate sentence structures and the short essay. EGL 075 is a mandatory course. --- # EGL 076 — Academic Writing for the Non-Native Speaker III High-intermediate academic grammar and composition course for the non native speaker preparing to take courses for college credit. Introduces the student to intermediate and advanced sentence structures and a variety of short essay types. EGL 076 is a mandatory course. --- # EGL 078 — Speaking and Listening for the Non-Native Speaker I Course teaches speaking and listening skills for non-native speakers of English. Content includes giving opinions, listening for main ideas and details, pronunciation, extemporaneous speaking, and planning and giving short speeches. --- # EGL 079 — Pronunciation for the Non-Native Speaker Course teaches pronunciation of standard American English. Content includes vowel and consonant production, stress and intonation, and allophonic and morphophonemic rules. --- # EGL 081 — Speaking And Listening for the Non-Native Speaker II Course teaches speaking and listening skills for non-native speakers of English at EGL 078 proficiency level. Content includes expressing and understanding complex ideas, discussing academic topics, speech patterns, and listening to academic lectures. --- # EGL 082 — Basic Grammar for the Non-Native Speaker Course provides intensive practice in basic and low-intermediate grammar skills for non-native speakers of English. Content includes correct use of basic verb tenses, possessives, modals, compound sentence structures, adverbials, adjectives, articles, and prepositions. --- # EGL 083 — Intermediate Grammar for the Non-Native Speaker Course provides intensive practice in intermediate and advanced grammar skills for non-native speakers of English. Content includes correct use of the perfect tenses, perfect modals, subordinate clauses, phrasal verbs, and passive voice. --- # EGL 087 — Composition Tutorial for the Non-Native Speaker Course allows students who place into ESL writing to take both ESL writing and EGL 101 for non-native speakers at the same time. Content supplements instruction in EGL 101 for non-native speakers, providing more individualized instruction and support in college readiness, critical reading, college-level writing, and analysis. --- # EGL 089 — Academic Reading and Study Skills for the Non-Native Speaker IV Advanced course in reading for students whose first or primary language is not English. Course focuses on preparing second language students to take courses for college credit. Course develops successful academic reading and study strategies for non-native speakers. Content includes vocabulary building, identifying lexical and textbook structures, and applying critical reading skills to college-level material. EGL 089 is a mandatory course. --- # EGL 090 — Academic Writing Skills for the Non-Native Speaker IV Advanced academic grammar and composition course for the non native speaker taking courses for college credit. Introduces the student to advanced sentence structures and a variety of academic writing. Content includes organization, coherence, unity, argumentation, complex sentence structures, and advanced grammar. --- # EGL 091 — Vocabulary Improvement for ESL Students High intermediate to advanced course on learning, remembering, and using English vocabulary. Students will learn multiple strategies to identify, memorize, and use academic vocabulary to increase reading comprehension and improve writing. --- # EGL 092 — Reading and Academic Skills Development Course introduces student-success strategies, helps students develop reading proficiency with comprehension/vocabulary, and helps students become more active, reflective, and strategic readers. Emphasis is on approaches to reading that apply to courses across the disciplines. --- # EGL 094 — Reading Improvement Course helps students further develop reading proficiency with comprehension, vocabulary, and critical reading, and become more active, reflective, and strategic readers. Emphasis is on approaches to reading that apply to college-level courses across the disciplines. --- # EGL 095 — Reading/Writing Improvement I Course introduces students to college-level and near college-level reading and writing, and develops proficiency with comprehension and vocabulary. Content includes structure of multi-paragraph texts, conventions of written English, and processes of reading/writing. Emphasis is on approaches to literacy that apply to college-level courses across the disciplines. --- # EGL 096 — Developmental Composition I Course prepares students for college writing. Content includes the writing process, sentence structure, paragraph organization, basic essay structure, grammar and mechanics. --- # EGL 097 — Developmental Composition II Course prepares students for college writing. Content includes the writing process, the structure of multi-paragraph essays, and review of sentence structure, paragraph organization, grammar, and mechanics. --- # EGL 098 — Reading/Writing Improvement II Course prepares students for college-level reading and writing, and develops proficiency with comprehension, vocabulary, and critical approaches to analyzing texts. Content includes structure of multi-paragraph texts, conventions of written English, and processes of reading/writing. Emphasis is on approaches to literacy that apply to college-level courses across the disciplines. --- # EGL 099 — Composition Tutorial Course allows students who place into developmental writing to take both developmental writing and EGL 101 at the same time. Content supplements instruction in EGL 101 , providing more individualized instruction and support in college readiness, critical reading, college-level writing, and analysis. --- # EGL 101 — Composition I Course introduces strategies for planning, writing, and revising expository essays based on experience and reading. Content includes purpose, context, genre, and the rhetorical situation as elements in the writing process, as well as critical reading and analysis as the basis for essay writing. The first course in a two-course sequence with EGL 102 . --- # EGL 102 — Composition II Course introduces strategies for planning, writing, and revising advanced expository and argumentative essays and the college research paper. Content includes critical reading and analysis, the structure of argument, and the proper use of sources to avoid plagiarism. --- # EGL 110 — Effective College Reading Course helps students further develop reading proficiency to an advanced college-level with comprehension, vocabulary, and critical reading, and helps students become more active, reflective, and strategic readers. Emphasis is on approaches to reading that apply to college-level courses across the disciplines. --- # EGL 111 — Introduction to Business and Technical Writing Course concentrates on development of competence in producing various types of business documents. Content includes memoranda, letters, reports, and procedural documents. Focus is on writing for an audience with identified purpose, using college-owned computer hardware and software. --- # EGL 113 — Introduction to Drama Course introduces students to dramatic literature and its cultural, social, and historical influences. Content includes terminology and methods for analyzing and evaluating drama including form, thematic development, and style. --- # EGL 115 — Introduction to Fiction Course introduces students to study of the novel and short story in cultural, social, and historical context. Content includes terminology and methods for analyzing and evaluating fiction including form, thematic development, and style. --- # EGL 117 — Introduction to Poetry Course introduces students to the study of poetry and its cultural, social and historical context. Content includes terminology and methods for analyzing and evaluating poetry including form, theme and poetic technique. --- # EGL 129 — Introduction to Literature Course introduces students to the study of literature through critical reading and analysis in multiple literary genres. Content includes terminology and methods for literary analysis and evaluation as well as discussion of social, intellectual, and historical influences on literary works. --- # EGL 130 — Introduction to Global Literature Course introduces students to literature in English by writers from countries, cultures or regions outside of the United States and Britain, such as Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, the Middle-East and/or Latin America. Content includes social, historical, and cultural contexts of literary works; relationship of these writers to literary traditions; terminology and methods of literary analysis and evaluation. --- # EGL 131 — Multicultural Literature in the U.S. Course explores the literary expressions of at least three minority ethnic, racial, religious or national groups of the United States, such as Chicano, Italian-American, Jewish-American, Muslim-American, Irish-American, Asian-American, Native American and/or African-American. Content includes study of social, historical and literary context, and terminology and methods of literary analysis and evaluation. --- # EGL 132 — LGBTQ+ Literature Course introduces students to poetry, fiction, drama, film, and non-fiction by LGBTQ+ writers. Content includes theory of gender and sexual identity; influence of gender and sexuality on literary expression; social, cultural, historical, political, and literary contexts; and terminology and methods of literary analysis and evaluation. --- # EGL 133 — Women and Literature Course introduces fiction, poetry, and drama by diverse women writers from around the world. Content includes social, cultural, literary and historical contexts; terminology and methods of literary analysis and evaluation. --- # EGL 134 — Introduction to African-American Literature Course introduces fiction, poetry, and drama by African-American writers. Content includes social, cultural, historical, and literary contexts; comparable themes in popular culture; terminology and methods of literary analysis and evaluation. --- # EGL 135 — Introduction to Native American Literature Course introduces fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and drama by Native American writers from eighteenth through twentieth centuries. Content includes social, cultural, historical, political, and literary contexts, as well as terminology and methods of literary analysis and evaluation. --- # EGL 136 — Introduction to U.S.Latino/a/x Literature Course introduces fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and drama by Latino/a/x writers in the U.S. Content includes social, cultural, historical, political, and literary contexts, as well as terminology and methods of literary analysis and evaluation. --- # EGL 137 — Introduction to Asian American Literature Course introduces fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and drama by Asian American writers, and may also include film, comics, and other visual media from (but not limited to) the following ethnicities/nations of origin, of which at least three are represented: Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, Indian, Korean, Pakistani, Cambodian, and Vietnamese. Content includes social, cultural, historical, political, and literary contexts, as well as terminology and methods of literary analysis and evaluation. --- # EGL 140 — Introduction to Science Fiction and Fantasy Course introduces the study of culturally diverse works of science fiction and fantasy (hereafter referred to as SFF) dealing with scenarios and settings, primarily manifested in the genres of SFF. Content includes social, cultural, historical, and literary contexts; comparable themes in popular culture; terminology and methods of literary analysis and evaluation, with a particular focus on how the imaginative content of SFF can be used as a tool for social exploration. In addition, the course may explore different genres or modalities of SFF texts including but not limited to novel, short st… --- # EGL 141 — Introduction to Childrens Literature Course introduces students to the distinctive characteristics and conventions of culturally diverse works of literature written for children and young adults by focusing on genre, literary technique, and social, political, and historical contexts and applying methods of literary analysis and evaluation. --- # EGL 150 — Introduction to Journalism Course develops basic journalistic skills in reporting and writing, including the following: the history of journalism, form and organization of news stories,leads, reporting of speeches and meetings, interviews, and news gathering. Students will learn use of the Internet, word processing, Power Point and other reporting resource technologies. --- # EGL 201 — Introduction to Creative Writing Course offers exposure to and practice in writing two or more forms of literary discourse including poetry, fiction, essay, creative non-fiction, and drama. Content includes the basic elements of writing in the selected genres. --- # EGL 202 — Writing Fiction Course offers students the opportunity to develop an individual style as fiction writers. Content includes basic elements of fiction writing: structure, character, point of view, setting, and dialog. --- # EGL 203 — Writing Poetry Course offers students the opportunity to develop an individual style as poets. Content includes basic elements and techniques of writing poetry: line, meter, free verse, imagery, and metaphor. --- # EGL 204 — Introduction to Screenwriting Course covers basic techniques of screenwriting. Content includes elements and techniques of screenwriting such as format, structure, character, dialogue, and dramatization of scene. Emphasis will be on writing and revising a feature-length screenplay of the student's own creation. --- # EGL 205 — Introduction to Playwriting Course offers students the opportunity to develop an individual style as playwrights. Content includes basic elements and techniques of playwriting: format, character development, dialogue, narrative structure, tone, plot and scene development. Emphasis will be on writing and revising dramas of the student’s own creation. Course may be repeated up to three times. --- # EGL 206 — Introduction to Creative Nonfiction Course offers students the opportunity to develop an individual style as creative nonfiction writers. Students will learn how to translate personal experience and research into effective pieces of creative nonfiction. Course offers exposure to and practice in writing one or more subgenres of creative nonfiction such as personal essay, storytelling, travel writing, memoir, historical narrative, and narrative journalism. Content includes basic elements of creative nonfiction writing such as truth-telling, theme, structure, narrative voice, diction, characters, plot development, research, rhythm… --- # EGL 211 — Writing Digital Content Course explores the specialized writing techniques and editing skills necessary to produce effective communications for digital formats. Content includes: composing social media posts for individual and corporate clients; writing and editing scripts for audio podcasts and online videos; composing instructions for online users; and, writing newsletters for corporate and non-profit organizations. Experience using word processing software, social media applications, and the Internet necessary. --- # EGL 212 — Technical Writing Applications Course develops competencies in producing technical and scientific documents. Content includes manuals, proposals, status reports and formal reports requiring research and data analysis. Focus is on writing and designing reader-centered documents illustrating principles and procedures typical of technical and scientific fields; and instruction in design and integration of necessary visual elements such as tables, charts, and graphs --- # EGL 220 — Introduction to Mass Communications Course explores mass media’s roles in society. Content includes mass media historical development, contemporary characteristics, functions, responsibilities, and inter-relationships among media. Course explores mass communications as a consumer and a producer. --- # EGL 221 — American Literature I: Beginnings to 1865 Course focuses on the culturally diverse literatures of early America up to the end of the Civil War. Course will cover such works as oral stories by Native Americans, writings by early European explorers and colonists, narratives and poetry by enslaved Africans, abolitionists, and free Black Americans, novels and poetry by women as well as the literatures of the American Renaissance broadly understood. Content includes social, cultural, historical, and literary influences, as well as terminology and methods of literary analysis and evaluation. --- # EGL 222 — American Literature II (from The Civil War To The Present) (offered spring semester only, every other year) Course traces the development of American literature by focusing on major writers from 1865 through 20th century. Content includes social, cultural, historical, and literary influences, as well as terminology and methods of literary analysis and evaluation. --- # EGL 223 — Contemporary American Literature (offered fall semester only) Course focuses on American literature of recent past. Content includes fiction, poetry, and drama, as well as influential television and film texts in their cultural, social, and historical contexts, as well as terminology and methods of literary analysis and evaluation. --- # EGL 229 — [National/Regional] Literature in Translation Course introduces students to literature in translation from any nation or region. Content includes social, historical, and cultural contexts of literary works; relationship of individual writers to national or regional literary traditions; and terminology and methods of literary analysis and evaluation. --- # EGL 231 — British Literature I (from Anglo-Saxons To 1800) (offered fall semester only, every other year) Course traces the development of British Literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to 1800. Content includes major writers, literary genres, and cultural attitudes of the Anglo-Saxon, Medieval, Elizabethan, Restoration, and Augustan periods, as well as terminology and methods of literary analysis and evaluation. --- # EGL 232 — British Literature II (from 1800 To The Present) (offered spring semester only, every other year) Course traces the development of British Literature from 1800 through 20th century. Content includes major writers, literary genres and cultural attitudes during Romantic, Victorian, Edwardian and Modern Periods, as well as terminology and methods of literary analysis and evaluation. --- # EGL 234 — Introduction to Shakespeare (Offered fall semester only) Course introduces the study of Shakespeare through focus on six to eight plays, selected from among comedies, tragedies and histories. Content includes social, cultural, literary, and historical context of the plays; changing interpretations; individual examples of performance taken from films, recordings, and attendance at local theatres (when possible); terminology and methods of literary analysis and evaluation. --- # EGL 241 — Masterpieces Of Western Literature I (offered fall semester only, every other year) Course introduces various masterpieces of Western Literature from Ancient times through the Renaissance (1650). Content includes important currents of western thought during the period; comparative study of selected works; terminology and methods of literary analysis and evaluation. --- # EGL 242 — Masterpieces Of Western Literature II (offered spring semester only, every other year) Course introduces various masterpieces of Western literature from 1650 to the present. Content includes important currents of western thought during the period; comparative study of selected works; terminology and methods of literary analysis and evaluation. --- # EGL 260 — Introduction to Linguistics Course introduces the study of language. Content includes fundamental concepts of phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, historical linguistics, and neurolinguistics. --- # EGL 290 — Topics in English Course explores selected topics in literature, writing, or journalism. Content will vary, with possible focus on single author, group of authors, period of literature or literary theme; or on specific writing format, medium, purpose or audience. Course may be taken for credit up to four times on different topics. --- # ELT 101 — Introduction to Electronics Course introduces electronics curriculum with hands-on labs and simulations. Topics range from Ohm’s Law to semiconductor circuits, and include series and parallel circuits, capacitors, inductors, and magnetics, with focus on analog and digital circuits. Background in basic algebra recommended to understand electronics concepts. --- # ELT 105 — Network Infrastructure Essentials Course examines physical aspects of voice and data network cabling and installation. Topics include overview of industry and worldwide standards; types of media and cabling; physical and logical networks, as well as signal transmission. Focus of hands-on, lab-oriented course is documentation, design and installation issues, laboratory safety, on-the-job safety, and working effectively in group environments. Course helps prepare for BICSI Registered Certified Installer, Level 1 exam. Credit toward graduation cannot be received for both ELT 105 and CNS 140 . --- # ELT 106 — Semiconductor Theory Course presents basic study of diodes and transistors. Content includes grounded base, emitter and collector amplifiers; study of stability, gain and the impedance characteristics of the transistor. --- # ELT 107 — Survey of Electronics Course covers fundamentals of electricity and electronics. Overview of circuitry and devices used in industry, as basis for further study and practical application of skills Experimentation and demonstration for thorough understanding of principles. Of value for both the lay person and future professional in the field. --- # ELT 108 — Home Technology Integration Course, sponsored by the Cisco Learning Institute, presents knowledge and skills in core competencies such as installation, integration, and troubleshooting, as related to the home networking technology industry. Lab equipment and online curricula are used. Content includes variety of residential subsystems including networking, lighting, structured wiring, HVAC controls, security, and home entertainment. Course helps prepare students for the CompTIA HTI+ Certified Exam. --- # ELT 110 — Electronic Drafting Using CAD Project-based course covering elementary principles of drafting as applied to electronics systems, using AutoCAD. Content includes block diagrams, schematics and printed circuit boards. Prior computer experience not essential. --- # ELT 114 — Residential Wiring Course provides technical skills and knowledge of residential wiring, to conform to the National Electrical Code. Content includes safe installing, maintaining, replacing and repairing residential wiring and distribution systems. Hands-on labs, using of variety of tools and equipment to complete and troubleshoot residential electrical wiring projects. --- # ELT 120 — Introduction to Radio Frequency Identification Course covers radio frequency identification (RFID) concepts and fundamentals, and how emerging electronic product code (EPCglobal) standards are influencing adoption. Content includes RFID capabilities, current applications of RFID in businesses, and practical ways to articulate use cases for this technology to potential employers and peers. --- # ELT 130 — PC Hardware and Maintenance Concepts Course introduces personal computer hardware and maintenance practices with potential applications toward IT career development. Content includes computer hardware components and their function, theory of operation, preventative maintenance, proper use of instruments in troubleshooting, limited repairs and an introduction to professional language. --- # ELT 140 — PC Operating Systems and Professional Management Course introduces operating systems concepts from administration and use perspectives, as well as principles of PC management. Content includes operating system functions, types, and implementations, software management and troubleshooting, security concepts and practices, and professional IT policies, practices and procedures. --- # ELT 150 — A+ Certification Preparation Course builds upon the knowledge learned in ELT 130 and ELT 140 , to prepare the student to pass the A+ Certification exam. Content includes sample exams and material covered on the exam. A+ Certification determines a level of competence in the computer hardware business, which may be required or considered an advantage when employing a computer technician. --- # ELT 154 — Fundamentals of Solar Energy Systems Course covers the theory, operation, and application of photovoltaic and thermal systems and technologies. The content includes solar energy basics, site surveys, available technologies, installation options, cost estimation, and project justification. The course will include both lecture as well as hand-on lab sessions. --- # ELT 160 — Overview of Alternative Energy Resources Project-based course covering renewable and alternative forms of energy. Content includes an overview of solar, wind, hydroelectric, biomass, geothermal and nuclear power. Includes hands-on labs on solar, wind and hydropower, and simulations of the others. --- # ELT 204 — Wireless Technology Integration (WTI) Course introduces wireless technology integration for wireless communication, and fundamentals of wired and wireless networks with a variety of devices. Content includes study of network protocols and standards, wireless security, advantages and disadvantages of wireless LAN, and an overview of installation and testing of wireless networks. Focus is on troubleshooting and use of measuring equipment. --- # ELT 221 — Digital Circuit Fundamentals Course involves study of discrete devices and integrated circuits. Content includes application of inverters, AND, OR, NAND, and NOR gates, and all circuits necessary to operation of a computer including microprocessors. Focus is on analysis of functions from a systems and circuit standpoint. --- # ELT 223 — Integrated Circuits Course covers integrated circuits and their applications. Content includes operational amplifiers and digital integrated circuits, both from monolithic and hybrid standpoints, application of integrated circuits to current industry situations. --- # ELT 224 — Industrial Circuit Applications Course focuses on application of circuits to specific situations such as SCRs. Content includes welding, motor control systems and industrial antipollution systems. --- # ELT 225 — Digital Integrated Circuits Hands-on course covers applications of digital integrated circuits. Content includes use of gates, registers, drivers, memory circuits and various circuits that are available as “chips” I.C.s are presented. Course involves lecture and lab experiments, and use of the applications manual. --- # ELT 231 — Fundamentals of Microprocessors Course focuses on hardware and software aspects of microprocessor/microcomputer systems, the nucleus of programmed digital systems. Content includes discussion of largescale integrated devices (LSI) with associated memory and input/output components, and rapid replacement of hardwired digital logic in industrial and commercial applications, with hands-on lab sessions. --- # ELT 290 — Topics in Electronics Course explores major issues in the field of electronics. Topics will be selected from the following subspecialties as they relate to electronics, computer network systems, and computer service: network wiring, wireless technologies, semiconductors, and computer peripherals. Course has different focus and/or scope from other courses currently offered in the department. Course may be taken for credit up to four times on different topics. Fee Varies. Prerequisite may vary by topic. --- # ENG 120 — Engineering Graphics Course covers scope of engineering graphics. Content includes lettering; geometric construction; sketching; multiview projections; auxiliary views and sections; shop processes; dimensioning; tolerancing; axonometric and oblique projections; fasteners; assembly drawings; descriptive geometry; graphs and computer-aided design. Three-dimensional Computer Aided Design (CAD) integrated throughout the course. --- # ENG 211 — Analytical Mechanics (Statics) Content includes particle statics, general principles and force vectors, rigid body equilibrium, moments of inertia, distributed forces and centroids, analysis of structures, virtual work, and friction. --- # ENG 212 — Analytical Mechanics (Dynamics) Course studies relation between forces acting on rigid bodies and the changes in motion produced. Content includes particle kinematics (rectilinear and curvilinear); Newton’s laws; energy, work, and momentum methods; planar dynamics and rigid bodies; rigid body kinematics; impulse and momentum; and vibrations. --- # ENG 217 — Strength of Materials Course covers principles of strength. Content includes stress and strain; torsion, shear and bending moments diagrams; deflection of beams; combined loading; welded, bolted and riveted connections; and columns. --- # ENG 220 — Engineering Circuit Analysis Course introduces scope of engineering circuit analysis. Content includes circuit elements, resistive circuits, nodal and loop analysis; equivalence and superposition; capacitance and inductance; analysis of transient circuits; steady-state AC and power analysis. Lab work involves use of measuring equipment, and analysis of resulting data to compare actual and theoretical circuits. Intended for all engineering majors requiring linear circuit analysis with lab. --- # ENG 250 — Introduction to Digital Systems Course introduces computer engineering. Content includes representation of information; binary system; Boolean algebra; switching circuits, combinational switching circuits, and sequential switching circuits; macro-circuits; and wired and stored program processor concepts. Lab work required. Intended for transfer to electrical and computer engineering programs. --- # FIR 100 — Preparation for Fire Service Entrance Examination Course instructs firefighter candidates about all aspects of hiring process. Content includes how to locate job opportunities; properly complete job applications; take written physical, psychological, and medical examinations; and prepare for oral interview by Police and Fire Commissioners. --- # FIR 101 — Introduction To Fire Science Course introduces aspects of fire science. Content includes history of fire protection; fire protection organization; magnitude and causes of fire losses; properties of hostile fires; and principles of fire preventing, detecting, confining and extinguishing fires. --- # FIR 102 — Firefighter II / Basic Firefighter Part I Course instructs students in the theory, basic individual skills, and team skills required for using and operating fire suppression and ancillary equipment and as well as other basic fire knowledge and skills required by the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and recommendations by the National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 1001: Firefighter Professional Qualifications. Content includes: fire organization, fire behavior, safety, self contained breathing apparatus, portable fire extinguishers, ladders, fire hose and appliances, building construction, forcible entry, ventilation, water… --- # FIR 103 — Firefighter II / Basic Firefighter, Part II Course continues to instruct students in the theory, basic individual skills, and team skills required for using and operating fire suppression and ancillary equipment and as well as other basic fire knowledge and skills required by the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and commendations by the National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 1001: Firefighter Professional Qualifications. Content includes: fire organization, fire behavior, safety, self contained breathing apparatus, portable fire extinguishers, ladders, fire hose and appliances, building construction, forcible entry, ventilat… --- # FIR 106 — Firefighter III Advanced Technician Firefighter A course to instruct the Basic Operations Firefighter students in advanced firefighting techniques. The Advanced Technician Firefighter is able to perform firefighting operations without direct supervision. Emphasis will be placed on advanced firefighting suppression operations, individual and team skills as required by the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and recommendations by the National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 1001: Firefighter Professional Qualifications. Successful completion of this course along with passage of the State Written Exam and other required OSFM Certificat… --- # FIR 108 — Fire Behavior and Combustion Course introduces the theories and principles of how and why fires start, the dynamics of fire, how fire spreads, and how fires are properly controlled using various methods of fire extinguishment. --- # FIR 121 — Fire Fighting Tactics I Course examines fire fighting tactics and strategies. Content includes pre-fire activities; fire ground operations, including search and rescue, forcible entry, ventilation, suppression, salvage and overhaul; post-fire activities, and the incident command system. --- # FIR 122 — Fire Fighting Tactics II Course continues FIR 121 . Content includes application of principles of fire fighting tactics to specific fire situations; and documentation and evaluation of actual fire incidents. --- # FIR 130 — Chemistry of Hazardous Materials Course offers a review of elementary chemistry. Content includes properties of flammable liquids and gases, oxidizers, water reactive chemicals, corrosive chemicals, toxic materials and radioactive materials; storage, handling and fire suppression techniques of potentially hazardous materials. --- # FIR 131 — Hazardous Materials - First Responder Course offers an operational level and understanding of hazardous materials. Content includes identification and classification of hazardous materials; physical and chemical properties of hazardous materials; planning, response and mitigation of hazardous materials incidents; analysis of case histories and application of learned principles to simulated exercises. --- # FIR 192 — Emergency Response Tactical Operations A course in tactical planning for emergency responders using pre-plan scenarios to coordinate tactical operations. Emphasis is on crisis management by fire, police and support personnel in implementing tactical operations for any and all emergencies. Hazards include fire, hostile intruder, severe weather, utility outages, natural disasters, and facility security. Technologies are used in a lab environment to gain information about the condition of personnel and to assess risk. Technologies include surveillance, pre-plans, and converged communications to provide information to emergency operat… --- # FIR 201 — Fire Prevention Principles I Course presents responsibilities, objectives and organization of a fire prevention bureau. Content includes setting up and implementing a systematic inspection program; classification of occupancy by hazard; function of water supplies and automatic sprinkler systems; and other codes related to fire safety and application of codes to fire prevention activities. --- # FIR 205 — Building Construction Course studies structural and interior construction and building equipment as related to fire safety considerations. Content includes analysis of vertical and horizontal openings and exterior features in communication of fires; effects of fire exposure on structural integrity of buildings. --- # FIR 209 — Fire Hydraulics Course reviews basic mathematics and studies of hydraulic principles and formulas for fluid flow, friction loss and forces. Content includes operation and characteristics of fire pumps, water distribution and supply for fire protection, fluid flow in hoses, nozzle discharge and fire streams, and application of principles to fire department operations. --- # FIR 211 — Fire Prevention Principles II Course continues FIR 201 Content includes responsibilities and management of fire prevention programs, implementation of public education programs; function of fire alarm and special extinguishing systems; and relationship of building, life safety and codes to fire hazards and causes. --- # FIR 215 — Fire Investigation Course offers an analysis of causes of fires and relationship of fire characteristics and traces to se causes. Content includes recognition of equipment failures responsible for fires; incendiary fires; collection, preservation and documentation of evidence substantiating fire causes; interrogation techniques in fire investigations and cooperation of fire investigating agencies. --- # FIR 217 — Fire Department Administration I Course presents types, organizational structure, and activities of fire departments. Content includes recruitment through training; personnel assignments, promotion, working conditions, pay and hours, retirement; fire station facilities, communication centers, training facilities; preparation of specifications, advertising and acceptance of bids for procuring apparatus and equipment; testing and maintenance of apparatus and equipment and types of systems and utilization of available water supply. --- # FIR 218 — Fire Department Administration II Course examines fire department operations. Content includes procedures of municipal fire alarm systems; radio facilities, dispatching to emergency alarms; basic operational procedures for various types of fire and emergency situations; fire loss data, manpower productivity and utilization; grading of fire defenses; community public relations; public education in fire and life safety and organizing for fire prevention inspections, code enforcement and special fire prevention campaigns. --- # FIR 219 — Industrial Fire Protection Course studies industrial fire prevention practices. Content includes study of fixed-fire protection systems; employee fire safety education; in-plant inspections; hazard controls, organization of industrial fire brigades, and cooperation with public fire departments. --- # FIR 220 — Emergency Medical Technician Course studies duties performed by emergency medical technicians, following the National EMS Education Standards. Contents include CPR, human body anatomy, vital signs, ventilation, cardiac emergencies, resuscitation, automated external defibrillation, pharmacology, bleeding and shock, fractures, injuries, childbirth, lifting and moving of patients, legal and ethical issues. Practical skill performance is heavily emphasized throughout the course. This course is approved by Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and successful completion of course qualifies students to take IDPH’s EMT lic… --- # FIR 221 — Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic I Course is the first of four laboratory and clinical instruction courses for the Paramedic Program. All four courses, which include hospital and field internship experiences, must be passed, in the following sequence: FIR 221 , FIR 222 , FIR 223 , FIR 224 . The course content will address the Fundamentals of Paramedicine and prepare students to care for the sick and injured at an advanced level of care. It is designed to expand upon entry-level knowledge and skills acquired as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). This course will provide the student with a broad knowledge base upon which to… --- # FIR 222 — Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic II Course is the second of four laboratory and clinical instruction courses for the Paramedic Program. All four courses, which include hospital and field internship experiences, must be passed, in the following sequence: FIR 221 , FIR 222 , FIR 223 , FIR 224 . This course builds on the emergency concepts learned in FIR 221 . It provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to be effective in the pre-hospital environment. It is designed to prepare the student to work as a paramedic in a range of settings such as with individuals, groups, and communities in and out of the hospital setting… --- # FIR 223 — Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic III This course is the third of four laboratory and clinical instruction course for the Paramedic Program. All four courses, which include hospital and field internship experiences, must be passed, in the following sequence: FIR 221 , FIR 222 , FIR 223 , FIR 224 . This course is designed to prepare competent entry-level paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. The course will give students continued training to be successful when challenging the National Paramedic Certification exam. The course presents material on advanced concepts… --- # FIR 224 — Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic IV Course is the fourth of four laboratory and clinical instruction courses for the Paramedic Program. This final course in the sequence also includes ambulance experience. Students are required to use higher order thinking and critical reasoning skills to safely care for patients in and out of the hospital environment under the direct supervision of an approved paramedic system preceptor. Students are required to complete a state-specified number of field internship hours, including a minimum number of patient care contacts and demonstration of competencies. During these field internship hours,… --- # FIR 227 — Fire Department Administration III Course is first of two management courses required of eligible candidates pursuing Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal certification as Fire Officer II. Content includes management principles and techniques used by mid-level managers and chief officers in fire service; principles of time management, decision-making, motivation and delegation. --- # FIR 228 — Fire Department Administration IV Course is second of two management courses required of eligible candidates pursuing Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal certification as Fire Officer II. Content includes management principles and techniques used by mid-level managers and chief officers in fire service. Principles of public relations, labor relations, administrative liability and personnel management are emphasized. --- # FIR 230 — Fire Apparatus Engineer Course examines fire apparatus drivers and operators. Content includes pumps and controls, relay pumping operations, water supplies to elevated streams, standpipe sprinklers and miscellaneous equipment, preventive maintenance, records and reports. --- # FIR 235 — Fire Service Instructor I Course examines job of fire service instructor. Content includes basic principles of adult learning, classroom management, steps in teaching, teaching methods, planning instruction, training aids and devices, implementation of training programs, use of records, types of evaluation, preparation of tests, performance testing and practice teaching. --- # FIR 236 — Fire Service Instructor II Course continues FIR 235 . Content includes more advanced teaching techniques, including illustrative and demonstrative lectures, testing and performance assessment, qualifications and duties of a training officer; defining objectives of training program; planning, acquiring and using training facilities; developing curriculum; administering a training program and planning and conducting conferences. --- # FIR 241 — Emergency Medical Technician – Part I This is the first of two courses that study duties performed by an emergency medical technicians (EMT), following the National EMS Education Standards. Contents include CPR, human body anatomy, vital signs, ventilation, cardiac & respiratory emergencies, resuscitation, automated external defibrillation, pharmacology, orthopedic injuries (fractures), lifting and moving of patients, medical, legal and ethical issues. Practical skills are introduced throughout the course. Upon successful completion of both FIR 241 and FIR 242 , students are eligible to take the National Registry of EMT (NREMT) e… --- # FIR 242 — Emergency Medical Technician – Part II This is the second of two courses that study duties performed by an emergency medical technicians (EMT), following the National EMS Education Standards. Contents include CPR, human body anatomy, vital signs, ventilation, cardiac & respiratory emergencies, resuscitation, automated external defibrillation, pharmacology, orthopedic injuries (fractures), lifting and moving of patients, medical, legal and ethical issues. Practical skill performance is heavily emphasized throughout the course. Upon successful completion of both FIR 241 and FIR 242 , students are eligible to take the National Regist… --- # FIR 245 — Law For The Fire Service Course introduces legal aspects of fire science. Contents include study of judicial system; civil and criminal actions; legal status of fire department; jurisdiction and liability of fire prevention bureaus; municipal responsibility to and for fire fighters; authority and liability of fire fighters; law and arson investigation; techniques for testifying in court; and compensation, pension and termination of employment of fire fighters. --- # FIR 285 — Blue Card – Incident Command Course is designed to equip and then certify the students with the knowledge and skills necessary to serve in the role of Incident Commander or to supervise and manage emergency and hazard zone operations for National Incident Management System Type 4 and Type 5 events. The Blue Card certification is a blended course experience which incorporates 50 hours of online instruction with 24 hours of in-class computer simulation training. --- # FIR 290 — Topics in Fire Science Technology Course covers a variety of different topics during different semesters. Topics will be selected from among current advances in fire science technology. Typical course concentrations might be Fire Officer Training III or Hazardous Materials and Terrorist Incident Response. Check with the instructor and the latest college class listings for details. The course may be repeated twice. Fee Varies. Prerequisite may vary by topic. --- # FIS 101 — Commodities Futures Trading Course presents fundamentals and history of commodity futures trading. Content includes the economic role of commodity trading in our society, exchange rules that govern trading, regulatory agencies and the organization and operation of the commodity futures exchanges. --- # FIS 102 — Securities Trading Course continues FIS 101 . Content includes fundamentals and history of the securities markets, the economic role of securities trading in our society, exchange rules that govern trading, regulatory agencies and the organization and operation of the securities exchanges. --- # FIS 130 — Principles of Fundamental Analysis Course studies use of fundamental analysis in commodity and securities price forecasting. Content includes supply and demand, price cycles, forecasting of prices and research methods. --- # FIS 140 — Principles of Technical Analysis Course studies use of technical analysis in commodity and securities price forecasting. Content includes basics of chart analysis of price movements and technical factors affecting price movement, trends, support and resistance levels and pattern identification. Focus is on construction, interpretation and application of charts as tools in determining market positions. --- # FIS 237 — Options Markets Course explores actual market conditions and strategies. Focus is on the relationship of options to their respective underlying vehicles and on the relationship of several individual options to others of the same classification. Recommended for students with basic knowledge of put and call options. --- # FIS 247 — Advanced Technical Analysis Course reviews methods and techniques of price analysis of commodity futures markets. Content includes focus on applying and examining validity of various methods of price analysis available for use in trading the commodity futures markets, for stock and bond trading, trading of live markets, and stop-loss procedures. --- # FIS 270 — Financial Services Practicum This course provides the student with the opportunity to earn credit and valuable experience while doing a jointly supervised project on the job in an approved company. --- # FIS 290 — Topics in Financial Services Course designed to meet the special interest needs of Financial Services students and local business organizations. Special topics will be offered for variable credit from one to four semester credit hours. Course may be taken for credit up to four times on different topics. Fee Varies. Prerequisite may vary by topic. --- # FME 101 — Introduction to Facilities Management and Engineering Course presents overview of practice and skills needed for facilities management and facilities engineering. Content includes general discussion general of areas in which a facilities manager or facilities engineer will need to develop competency. --- # FME 105 — Blueprint Reading Course presents multiview projections; isometrics; scales; standards; free-hand and mechanical drawings; electrical, piping and sheet metal drawings; and reading of schematic symbols. --- # FME 107 — Blueprint Reading for Building Trades Course concentrates on language of architectural construction documents. Content includes visualization; sections, details and schedules; structural drawings; specifications and building codes; heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems; plumbing systems; electrical systems; free-hand mechanical sketchings (board and on-site) and verbal and written communication. --- # FME 201 — Mechanical, and Electrical Systems in Buildings Course presents overview of the electrical and mechanical systems of buildings. Content includes systems, and energy management; review of mechanical systems such as HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and fire protection; electrical and mechanical building codes; indoor air quality, communications, life safety and security systems. --- # FME 240 — Energy Management and DDC Controls Course provides detailed examination of energy management. Content includes specific focus on building automation systems for energy management using DDC controls for HVAC, fire and security systems; and control of various equipment remotely from a control computerized system and DDC controls. --- # FRE 101 — Beginning French I Course develops basic language skills within the context of cultures of French-speaking countries. Content include pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening comprehension, and oral and written communication. No prior study of the language presumed. Recommended that experienced students discuss proper placement with instructor. --- # FRE 102 — Beginning French II Course continues to develop the basic skills introduced in FRE 101 . Content includes pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening comprehension and oral and written communication within the context of cultures of French-speaking countries. --- # FRE 105 — Conversational French Course provides specially designed exercises in pronunciation, stress and rhythm, and encourages vocabulary development. Oral presentations and class discussions of life in French-speaking countries included. --- # FRE 201 — Intermediate French I Course continues development of basic skills. Content includes general review and expansion of beginning grammar, along with conversation, vocabulary development, readings and writing exercises, with focus on life in modern Frenchspeaking countries. --- # FRE 202 — Intermediate French II Course continues FRE 201 . Content includes practice in reading, writing and speaking the language, to increase knowledge of French grammar and culture. --- # FRE 205 — French Conversation And Composition Course reinforces oral and written communication skills through a variety of speaking and essay writing activities. Content includes topics drawn from contemporary life and culture. --- # FRE 210 — Introduction To French Literature Course involves reading of selected masterpieces. Content includes various literary periods, introduction to poetry and explication de texte, oral readings stressing pronunciation and diction, and speaking and writing based on works read. --- # GBS 101 — Introduction to Global Business Course introduces students to the study of global business. Content includes issues and topics related to conducting business outside of the U.S. domestic marketplace, with a focus on cultural, political, legal and ethical business practices around the world and the implications of these factors. --- # GBS 205 — Import and Export Compliance Course focuses on U.S. import and export regulations and how companies can develop their trade compliance programs. Key topics include tariff classification, country of origin determination, valuation for tariff calculation, free trade agreements, export controls, and export filing requirements. --- # GBS 212 — Global Sourcing and Import Procedures Course is an introduction to global sourcing, procurement and import procedures. Students will examine sourcing strategies, identify and evaluate suppliers, consider cultural impacts on negotiations, explore the meaning of boiler plate contracts, and examine U.S. import regulations. --- # GBS 225 — Global Logistics and Documentation Course focuses on the global supply chain and logistics, as well as the proper execution of international trade documentation and payment terms. Topics include, among others, the use of Incoterms® rules, various transportation options, Letters of Credit, packaging, security and technology. --- # GBS 235 — Global Marketing Course provides an overview of the marketing process as applied to global marketing. Content includes concerns of inexperienced firm considering exporting as an option for increased sales and profits, and presents an approach for experienced firm in evaluating export marketing process and reaching global markets. --- # GBS 236 — Current Global Events and Perspectives Course provides an overview of current global economic, political and socio-cultural events and perspectives that affect global business. Using a variety of resources, students will analyze and discuss the impact of current events on global business activities. --- # GBS 240 — Global Management Course focuses on the role of the executive, middle and front-line management in directing and improving organizational performance in a global environment. Concepts covered include management of various types of international risks, strategic planning, and decision-making facing global business. --- # GBS 250 — Interest Rates and Foreign Exchange Markets Course examines the foreign exchange situation domestically and world wide. Content includes dollar exchange rates, spot, forward, futures and options markets, appropriate history and economics/finance topics. Focus is on foreign exchange from the viewpoint of the trader of currencies, the hedger and the international importer/exporter. --- # GBS 253 — Practicum Course provides opportunity to earn credit and valuable experience while doing a project on the job in an approved company. Intended for the second-year Global Business Studies student. --- # GBS 290 — Topics in Global Business Course designed to meet the special interest needs of global business students and local business organizations. Course may be taken for credit up to four times on different topics. Fee Varies. Prerequisite may vary by topic. --- # GEG 120 — World Regional Geography Course analyzes regions of the world. Content includes looking at patterns and distributions of economic, political and social organizations of different nations, to gain global perspective on current world events; focus is on aspects of development and underdevelopment using representative regions as examples. --- # GEG 122 — Cultural Geography Course studies contemporary world cultures and their interrelationships with geographic structure and regions, to gain a global perspective on current world events. Content includes human origins and distribution; population, migration,health, climate, culture, language, settlement, industry and agriculture. --- # GEG 130 — Introduction to Economic Geography Course introduces economic geography. Course explores global patterns of economic activity including the exploration and analysis of production, exchange and consumption patterns. Stages of economic development and country and market forces are explored. Includes the adaptation of humans and their physical environment including differences in economic development. International alliances, globalization and technological innovation explored due to the economic interdependence among people, regions, and nations. --- # GEG 206 — Geography of Latin America and the Caribbean Course is a survey of Latin America and the Caribbean regions. Content includes looking at patterns and distributions of cultural, economic, physical, political, and social geographies of the countries of those regions. It emphasizes problems of regional urban development and land use. --- # GEG 290 — Topics In Geography Course explores major issues in the field of geography. Topics will be selected from subspecialties such as: elements of the environment; population geography; the rainforest; and development and industrialization. Course has different focus and/or scope from other courses currently offered in the department and may be taken for credit up to four times on different topics. Fee varies. Prerequisite may vary by topic. --- # GER 101 — Beginning German I Course develops basic language skills, within the context of cultures of German-speaking countries. Content include pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening comprehension, and oral and written communication. No prior study of the language presumed. Recommended that experienced students discuss proper placement with instructor. --- # GER 102 — Beginning German II Course continues to develop the basic skills introduced in GER 101 . Content includes pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening comprehension, and oral and written communication within the context of cultures of German-speaking countries. --- # GER 105 — Conversational German Course provides practice in conversational German to develop oral facility. Content includes specially designed exercises in pronunciation, stress and rhythm for vocabulary development. Oral presentations and class discussions of life in German-speaking countries. --- # GER 201 — Intermediate German I Course continues development of basic skills. Content includes general review and expansion of beginning grammar, along with conversation, vocabulary development, readings and writing exercises with focus on life in modern Germanspeaking countries. --- # GER 202 — Intermediate German II Course continues GER 201 . Content includes expanding knowledge of German grammar and culture through practice in reading, writing and speaking the language. --- # GER 205 — German Conversation And Composition Course reinforces oral and written communication skills. Content includes a variety of speaking and essay writing activities. Topics drawn from contemporary life and culture. --- # GER 210 — Introduction To German Literature Course involves reading excerpts of selected masterpieces from various periods. Content includes oral reading stressing pronunciation and diction, speaking based on discussion of works read, and writing based on readings and class discussion. --- # GIS 190 — Geographic Information Systems I This course provides an introduction to digital maps, spatial analysis, and technology to explore geographic and spatial patterns. Introduces the concepts and components of a geographic information system (GIS), the basic concepts of remote sensing and Global Positioning System (GPS), and the ESRI ArcGIS® software. This course will also explore selected cases of GIS application in different disciplines to introduce students to problem solving and decision making using geospatial analysis. Credit toward graduation cannot be received for both GIS 190 and EAS 190 . --- # GIS 191 — Geographic Information Systems II The course covers geodatabase development, maintenance, organization, and editing within ESRI’s ArcGIS applications. Basic features and functionality of geodatabases as well as tools for creating and editing the geometry of spatial data are covered. Students learn to create and manipulate geographic information systems (GIS) features and to explore the analytical capabilities of GIS and apply them to real-world situations, including GIS projects developed by public safety officials, public works departments, planners, geographers, resource managers, engineers, and other industry professionals… --- # GRD 101 — Introduction to Visual Communication Course covers the fundamental principles of design and how these relate to effective communication. It explores the media and tools that create imaging and how these tools are integrated into the image-making process. Topics include conceptual design, critical thinking in the creation of practical design, how design relates to industry, human perception and the visual process, and the history of visual communication, from the symbols of the cave man to modern-day advertising. --- # GRD 225 — Introduction to Digital Content Creation and Streaming Media Course introduces hands-on techniques used to plan and produce audio and video content for digital streaming media. Focus is on the development, artistry, and business of digital content as well as aesthetics, theory, and technique used in production. Content includes studio practice; procedures and demonstrations as related to podcast production and audiovisual content creation as well as live-streaming applications. Hands-on production experience reinforces theoretical material. --- # GRD 250 — Introduction to Video Production Course introduces hands-on techniques used to plan and produce narrative video and related media. Content includes scriptwriting and pre-production design, production in studio environments, recording on location and using non-linear video editing systems. --- # GRD 251 — Graphic Design Practicum Workplace experience in the graphic design field acquired by working for a company that does graphic design. The student’s job will be appropriate to his or her skills. Student meets with instructor to provide detailed reports of the work experience. --- # GRD 252 — Animation and Multimedia Practicum Workplace experience in the animation and multimedia field acquired by working for a company that does animation and multimedia. The student’s job will be appropriate to his or her skills. Student meets with instructor to provide detailed reports of the work experience. --- # GRD 253 — Web Design Practicum Workplace experience in web design field acquired by working for a company that does web design. The student’s job will be appropriate to his or her skills. Student meets with instructor to provide detailed reports of the work experience. --- # GRD 254 — Photography Practicum Workplace experience in the photography field acquired by working for a company that does work in photography. The student’s job will be appropriate to his or her skills. Student meets with instructor to provide detailed reports of the work experience. --- # HBW 101 — Beginning Hebrew I Course develops basic language skills, within the context of culture of Israel. Content includes pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening comprehension and oral and written communication. No prior study of the language presumed. Recommended that experienced students discuss proper placement with instructor. --- # HBW 102 — Beginning Hebrew II Course continues to develop the basic skills introduced in HBW 101 . Content includes pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening comprehension and oral and written communication, within the context of culture of Israel. --- # HBW 105 — Conversational Hebrew Course provides conversational practice in Hebrew to develop oral facility. Content includes specially designed exercises in pronunciation, stress and rhythm, vocabulary development. Oral presentations and class discussion of life in Israel. --- # HBW 201 — Intermediate Hebrew I Course continues development of basic skills. Content includes general review and expansion of beginning grammar, along with conversation, vocabulary development, readings and writing exercises with focus on life in Israel. --- # HBW 202 — Intermediate Hebrew II Course reinforces oral and written communication skills. Content includes a variety of speaking and essay writing activities. Topics drawn from contemporary Israeli life and culture. --- # HIN 101 — Beginning Hindi I Course develops basic language skills in Hindi within the socio-cultural context of India and South Asia. Content includes alphabets, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammatical rules, reading comprehension, listening comprehension and oral and written real life situational conversation. No prior study of the language is presumed. Recommended that experienced students discuss proper placement with instructor. --- # HIN 102 — Beginning Hindi II Course is a continuation of HIN 101 . Further develops language skills in Hindi within the socio-cultural context of India and South Asia. Content includes vocabulary, grammatical rules, reading comprehension, listening comprehension and oral and written real life situational conversation. Recommended that experienced students discuss proper placement with instructor. --- # HIN 201 — Intermediate Hindi I Course is a continuation of HIN 102 . Further develops language skills in Hindi within the socio-cultural context of India and South Asia. Content includes vocabulary, grammatical rules, reading comprehension, listening comprehension and oral and written real life situational conversation. Recommended that experienced students discuss proper placement with instructor. --- # HIN 202 — Intermediate Hindi II Course is a continuation of HIN 201 . Further develops language skills in Hindi within the socio-cultural context of India and South Asia. Content includes vocabulary, grammatical rules, reading comprehension, listening comprehension and oral and written real life situational conversation. Recommended that experienced students discuss proper placement with instructor. --- # HIS 111 — United States History to 1877 Course surveys political, economic, social and cultural development of the United States from discovery through Reconstruction. --- # HIS 112 — United States History from 1877 Course surveys political, economic, social and cultural development of the United States from the Gilded Age to the present. --- # HIS 113 — History of Native Americans Course surveys history of Native American peoples in North America from 15th century contact with Europeans to the present. Content focus is on the historical struggle to retain cultures and autonomy while facing the continual expansion of both European nations and United States government and its citizens. Major themes and trends supplemented by case studies of specific tribes and documents that illuminate particular issues. --- # HIS 114 — Introduction to African American History Course covers three periods that are central to African American histories: African civilizations, histories of enslavement, and post-Civil War histories. Course includes such concepts and events as the African Diaspora, Black Nationalism, the Great Migration, and African American women’s histories. Course explores the importance of historical understanding for challenging white supremacy's ongoing role in US culture. --- # HIS 120 — United States History Since 1945 Course examines political, economic, social and cultural development of the United States since 1945. --- # HIS 121 — History of the Vietnam War Course examines the history and politics of the Vietnam War, beginning with the war between the French and Vietnamese following World War II, ending with the defeat of the South by the North in 1975. --- # HIS 131 — Western Civilization to 1650 Course surveys political, economic, social, cultural and intellectual origins of Western civilization from the ancient world to the 17th century. --- # HIS 132 — Western Civilization since 1650 Course surveys political, economic, social, cultural and intellectual development of Western civilization from the Baroque Era to the present. --- # HIS 135 — History of the Middle Ages Course examines the political, cultural and intellectual development of Western Europe from Late Antiquity to the Italian Renaissance. Content includes Roman, Christian, and Germanic contributions to medieval west. The impact of Byzantine and Islamic cultures are also explored. --- # HIS 136 — Introduction to Jewish Studies Course offers a general overview of the history of Jews and Judaism, beginning with the Biblical period and ending with modern times. Course is a multidisciplinary introduction to Jewish Studies. --- # HIS 140 — History of Contemporary Non-Western Civilizations Course surveys the political, social and economic history of selected non-western cultures since 1945. Content includes study of at least four cultures, drawn from Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. --- # HIS 203 — History of South Asia I Course surveys the historical development of South Asia from antiquity to independence in 1947. Content includes social, political, and economic developments. Focus is on the role of intellectual currents, literature and art in shaping the identity of the peoples studied, as well as comparisons and contrast of unifying themes such as early modern global networks of trade, the colonial experience, and the role of religion in experiences of various civilizations. --- # HIS 204 — History of South Asia II Course surveys political, economic, social and cultural development of the nations of South Asia since 1947, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bhutan. --- # HIS 206 — History of the Ancient World: Greece Course examines the political, economic, social, and cultural history of Greece from the Neolithic era through the fall of the last Hellenistic monarch in 30 BCE. --- # HIS 207 — History of the Ancient World: Rome Course surveys Ancient Rome, from founding of city in the eighth century B.C., to collapse of the West in the fifth century A.D. Content includes examination of Roman Conquests, Roman politics and government, and reasons for the “fall” of Rome. Focus is on Roman impact on other peoples and cultures, origins and spread of Christianity, emergence of Byzantine Empire, and Roman Legacy. --- # HIS 208 — History Of Ancient Africa Course surveys the history of Africa to 1885. Content includes the agricultural revolution, Iron Age, migrations of peoples, commerce, early African states and stateless societies, Islam, slavery and the slave trades, European exploration and Christianity, colonial conquest and African resistance. Course also examines the role of oral traditions, linguistic analysis, archaeological evidence and early literature in understanding the complexities of African history. --- # HIS 211 — History of Modern Africa Course examines political, cultural and socio-economic history of Africa from 1885 to present. Content includes the end of European colonialism, emergence of independent African nation states, neo-colonialism, Africa during the Cold War, rise and fall of African dictatorships, apartheid, ethnicity and genocide, popular movements toward democratization, and impact of globalization. Individual case studies focus on South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana, Liberia and Democratic Republic of Congo, role of the African novel, film, music and popular art in understanding compl… --- # HIS 216 — History of Modern China Course examines political, economic, and social transformation of China from the 19th century dynastic system to the 21st century modern state. Content includes Confucian value system; collapse of the Qing dynasty; western imperialism; Communist revolution; Great Leap Forward; Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution; legacy of Mao Zedong; and era of Deng Xiaoping and its impact to the present. Current issues addressed include China’s relationship with Republic of China (Taiwan), and China’s role in a global context. --- # HIS 221 — History of Great Britain and Ireland to 1600 Course examines the political, economic, social and cultural history of Great Britain and Ireland from the Paleolithic era through the end of the Tudor dynasty. --- # HIS 222 — History of Great Britain and Ireland from 1600 to the Present Course surveys the political, economic, social and cultural history of Great Britain and Ireland from the Stuart Dynasty through the present era. --- # HIS 225 — History of the Islamic Middle East from the 7th Century to 1918 Course surveys the history of Islamic Middle East from birth of Islam to end of First World War. Content includes social, political, and economic developments, and the role of religion in shaping Middle Eastern culture and society. Focus is on the ways in which Islam helped foster a unified political and legal system, and a common identity which provide the backdrop for much of the contemporary political discourse in the region. --- # HIS 226 — History of the Islamic Middle East in Modern Times Course surveys political, economic, social and cultural development of the Islamic Middle East since 1918. Focus is on the role of religion as an ongoing theme. --- # HIS 227 — History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict Course surveys the Arab-Israeli conflict from the beginnings of Zionist immigration into Palestine up to the present. --- # HIS 228 — History of the Holocaust Course surveys the history, background, causes, events, impact, and implications of the destruction of the Jews and others in Europe. --- # HIS 229 — History of Genocide Course surveys the history, background, causes, definition, events, impact, implications, and nature of genocide. --- # HIS 233 — History of Latin America to Independence Course surveys the history of Latin America from the pre-colonial civilizations until the wars of Independence in the nineteenth century. Course examines how Native Americans, Europeans and Africans navigated the political, social, economic and cultural consequences of the colonial order. --- # HIS 234 — History of Modern Latin America Course surveys the history of Latin America from the period of the Wars for Independence in the early nineteenth century until the present. Course examines the ways Latin Americans navigate the increasingly transnational world of the early twenty-first century. --- # HIS 235 — Women In American History Course examines women’s roles and accomplishments throughout the history of the United States. --- # HIS 236 — Women In Western Civilization Course examines women’s roles and accomplishments in Western civilization from prehistory to the present. --- # HIS 237 — Women in Non-Western Civilization Course examines women’s roles and accomplishments in non-Western civilization from prehistory to the present. --- # HIS 290 — Topics in History Course explores major historical issues and/or periods of history that are related to history courses taught at the College. Course has different focus and/or scope than the courses currently offered in the department and may be taken for credit up to four times on different topics. Fee Varies. Prerequisite may vary by topic. --- # HIT 103 — Introduction to the Medical Language Course offers brief overview of medical terminology suitable for developing basic vocabulary. Content includes deciphering, building and understanding medical terms by studying their parts. (Course does not substitute for HIT 104 .) --- # HIT 104 — Medical Terminology Course presents medical terminology through study of medical word roots, prefixes and suffixes. Focus on relationships among symptomatic, disease, and procedural terms. --- # HIT 105 — Pharmacology for Health Record Documentation Course offers comprehensive coverage of pharmacology as it relates to clinical documentation in the health record. Content includes medical terminology, drug classifications, therapeutic use in diseases and conditions, adverse effects and side effects. --- # HIT 107 — Cancer Registry Organization and Management Course provides an introduction to cancer registry organization and management. Emphasis is placed on the basic knowledge of the types and purpose of cancer registries, quality control activities, accreditation, standard-setting organizations, as well as the legal and ethical issues surrounding a cancer registry. --- # HIT 108 — International Classification of Disease (ICD) Course covers the international classification system required to organize medical information for retrieval and reporting. Focus is on both the disease classification system and the procedure classification system. Work focuses on acquiring skills in coding diseases and procedures and abstracting medical data. Hands-on experience in coding inpatient and outpatient records. --- # HIT 109 — Cancer Registry Operations Course provides an in-depth picture of the systematic processes used in the daily operations of a cancer registry. These processes include identification of cases, coding, maintaining quality, as well as lifetime follow-up and the role these elements plays in providing data for analysis. The focus will be on case eligibility requirements for state and national standards as well as the voluntary standards for accredited cancer programs of the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (ACOS/CoC). The importance of cancer committees, cancer conferences and quality monitoring will be revi… --- # HIT 111 — ICD-10-CM Coding for the Physician Office Course teaches students how to use the ICD-10-CM coding system to assign diagnostic codes to patient-physician encounters. Work focuses on acquiring skills in coding diseases and conditions. After learning the basic steps in code selection, the class concentrates on applying this skill to the physician practice setting. --- # HIT 112 — Anatomy and Physiology for ICD-10-CM Coding Course presents anatomy and physiology through an anatomic overview and basic knowledge of body organs, body systems and disease pathology for coding within the ICD-10-CM coding system. --- # HIT 115 — Insurance Procedures for the Medical Office: Medicare Course provides in-depth study of Medicare insurance system. Focus is on knowledge of terminology and guidelines involved in claim filing process. Topics also include understanding of Medicare reimbursement policies, appeal rights, and CMS’s current efforts to curtail healthcare fraud and abuse. --- # HIT 116 — Insurance Procedures for the Medical Office: Non-Medicare Introductory course gives instruction in health records and insurance processing procedures in the medical office. Focus is on correlating health information with billing procedures. --- # HIT 120 — Evaluation and Management Coding in CPT Course presents in-depth study of the Evaluation and Management section of CPT coding system. Based on knowledge of key definitions required in Evaluation and Management coding. Focus on auditing documentation and validating code selection. Includes discussion of categories of service, modifier usage, and payment methodologies. --- # HIT 121 — Fundamentals of Health Information Management Course examines health information management profession, healthcare delivery systems, health information functions, purpose, and users, health record content and documentation, data management, secondary data sources, overview of legal issues in health information management, data privacy and confidentiality and healthcare statistics. --- # HIT 122 — Cancer Disease Coding and Staging Course defines cancer and how it develops and spreads. Students will learn about the many types of cancer and how to classify these tumors utilizing globally recognized codes. Instruction on the different references which are used to assign codes for topography, morphology and extent of disease will be explored. Two major staging systems will be examined, The American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) TNM Stage and Collaborative Stage. An overview of historical staging systems will be included as a reference for students. --- # HIT 124 — Fundamentals of Medical Science Course provides introduction to medical science. Content includes study of nature and cause of disease, patient screening, diagnostic methods, treatment, and management of patients, as well as prognosis and prevention along with practical application of knowledge by health information management professional. --- # HIT 125 — Medical Billing Practices Course concentrates on mastery of guidelines and requirements for efficient and compliant healthcare claims filing. Content includes advanced coding scenarios that incorporate proper diagnosis and procedure code selection, correct modifier usage, appropriate HCPCS code utilization, surgical package billing concepts, and accurate analysis of claims. Current issues and new guidelines also incorporated. --- # HIT 127 — Oncology Treatment and Coding Course covers oncology treatment and coding including an overview of nomenclature and classification systems. Importance is placed on major sites of cancer, diagnostic and staging procedures, treatment modalities, clinical trials and research protocols. American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging, SEER summary staging, and extent of disease concepts used by physicians and cancer surveillance organizations to determine treatment and survival will be emphasized. --- # HIT 131 — Healthcare Statistics and Registries Course surveys sources and uses of health data in the United States. Content includes collection of data, commonly used computations in healthcare, and the presentation and reporting of data. Function and use of registries with emphasis on Tumor Registry studied. --- # HIT 152 — Abstracting Methods in Cancer Registry Course is designed to introduce and apply the principles of cancer registry abstracting. Identification and selection of appropriate clinical information from medical records in a manner consistent with cancer registration regulatory core data requirements will be emphasized. Upon completion, student should be able to record, code, and stage site-specific cancer information as well as perform quality control edits to abstracted information to assure timeliness, completeness and accuracy of data. --- # HIT 157 — Data Quality and Utilization in Cancer Registry Course introduces cancer patient follow-up methodology and processes used to obtain follow-up cancer information regarding disease status, recurrence information, subsequent treatment and development of subsequent primary cancers. The use of follow-up information within the cancer registry and healthcare organization is also reviewed. An introduction to cancer statistics with an emphasis placed on descriptive and analytic epidemiology, cancer surveillance, annual report preparation, and usefulness of statistical cancer data in a healthcare organization will be reviewed. Upon completion, stude… --- # HIT 170 — CPT Coding Course covers basic principles and guidelines of CPT coding in both hospital-based and ambulatory care environments. Students develop skills in using CPT to report reimbursable services. --- # HIT 194 — Electronic Health Record and Applications Course covers health information systems used in health care delivery systems including terminology and essential concepts of health information systems. An overview of administrative and clinical information systems is given. Course covers phases of system development life cycle and structure of electronic health record (EHR). Content includes overview of health care industry’s transitioning to electronic health record systems, components of EHR, certified EHR technology, benefits of EHR, along with privacy and security issues affecting access to and use of patient information. Students are… --- # HIT 202 — Cancer Registry Clinical Practicum Course provides supervised hands-on clinical experience in all aspects of cancer registry organization and operation. Experience will include but not be limited to all facets of coding and abstracting of cancer data, data collection, follow-up processes, and quality assurance activities. Students will have exposure to cancer committee functions as well as cancer conferences. Upon completion, students should be able to apply cancer information management theory to cancer registry practices and standards. Students have the status of learner and shall not be considered agency employees, nor do t… --- # HIT 221 — Quality Improvement and Assessment in Healthcare Course focuses on quality improvement and assessment in variety of healthcare settings. Content includes implementation of quality tools and techniques as related to health information department activities of acute care hospitals, long term care facilities, behavioral health settings, hospital outpatient and emergency departments, and ambulatory care settings, and quality issues related to medical staff activities. --- # HIT 222 — Healthcare Management and Law for Health Information Management Course provides comprehensive study of the concepts of healthcare supervision and management and the fundamentals of law for health information management. Content includes the functions of management: planning, organizing, staffing, influencing, and controlling. Legal topics include: law and ethics, legal proceedings, tort law, legal health record: maintenance, content, documentation, and disposition, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules, access, use and disclosure and release of health information, and required reporting and mandatory disclo… --- # HIT 223 — Advanced Coding for Health Information Management Course examines complex areas of International Classification of Disease (ICD) and Current Procedural Coding (CPT) utilizing patient records from a wide variety of healthcare settings. Makes extensive use of encoder software and electronic coding references. Explores coding quality and compliance, regulatory issues, and revenue cycle considerations. --- # HIT 251 — Health Information Technology Practicum Course contains health information Professional Practice Experience (PPE) in a variety of healthcare facilities and other health information related organizations. Opportunity to gain knowledge and skill in health information and health information-related functions such as: healthcare regulatory, billing and reimbursement, and utilization of related software. --- # HIT 260 — Principles of Healthcare Reimbursement Course provides comprehensive study of healthcare reimbursement methodologies, commercial health insurance plans, government-sponsored healthcare programs and managed care plans. Focus is on Medicare-Medicaid prospective payment systems for inpatients and post-acute care patients and other systems for ambulatory patients. Emphasis is on role of clinical coding and coding compliance, revenue cycle management and value-based purchasing. --- # HIT 290 — Topics in Health Information Technology Course focuses on new issues in fast changing health information management environment. Topics covered each semester will vary based on current issues and perceived student need. Course may be repeated three times as long as specific topic is different. Fee Varies. Prerequisite may vary by topic. --- # HSV 110 — Counseling/Interviewing Course reviews psychological principles and counseling techniques for public and social/human service workers. Content includes interview varieties, types and purposes; various communication techniques to establish rapport, question, reflect and help clients explore feelings and beliefs; and diagnostic and record-keeping systems. Skills developed largely through class exercises, role-plays and skill practice. --- # HSV 121 — Assessment, Treatment Planning, and Addiction Strategies Course examines standardized screening and assessment instruments utilizing electronic health records, including American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria for admission into treatment settings and modalities. Practice integrative and comprehensive approaches that include, but not limited to motivational interviewing, treatment planning, documentation, discharge planning, aftercare, and referral methods. Theoretical and evidence-based practices to be explored include psychoanalytic, humanistic-existential, behavioral, cognitive behavioral, person-centered, trauma-informed care, St… --- # HSV 122 — Cross Cultural Consideration in Counseling This course provides an overview of theories and models in multicultural counseling for treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. Identify issues relating to, but not limited to, aging, culture, disability, ethnicity, race, religion/spirituality, gender, gender identify, sexual orientation, marital status/partnerships, language, socioeconomic status, and social justice. Students will engage in activities to analyze their own cultural awareness, influences, implicit biases, and limitations. The course will review culturally-centered, evidence-based assessments, referrals, and cas… --- # HSV 210 — Counseling/Interviewing II Course continues HSV 110 . Content includes review of psychological principles and counseling techniques used by public and social/human service workers. Skills learned previously refined to focus on more in-depth probing of issues blocking effective responding of clients to life’s challenges. Further methods of analyzing and interpreting data uncovered in therapeutic counseling sessions and interviews. Practice given in conducting sessions, analyzing information uncovered in counseling, and proper documentation. --- # HSV 250 — Substance Abuse Practicum I Course involves placement in an approved field to integrate and apply knowledge and skills in a clinical setting. Minimum 300 (three hundred) hours in a supervised field experience. Focus of practical experience in core functions include screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, case management, crisis intervention, client education, referral, reports and record keeping under the direction of a Practicum Site Supervisor. Program coordinator and/or practicum faculty provides ongoing supervision, monitoring and evaluation of student progress. --- # HSV 255 — Substance Abuse Practicum II Course involves placement in an approved field to integrate and apply knowledge and skills in a clinical setting. Minimum 300 (three hundred) hours in a supervised field experience, directed by Practicum Site Supervisor. Focus of practical experience in core functions include includes orientation, assessment, ethics, screening, intake, case management, community outreach, treatment planning, essentials of supervision, psychopathology, suicide risk, crisis intervention, client education, referral, charting and record keeping. Department coordinator and/or practicum faculty will provide ongoing… --- # HSV 260 — CADC Test Review Course reviews content of course work in Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate program and the Core Functions required by IAODAPCA to receive the CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) credential. Focus is on preparation for the IC&RC examination. --- # HUM 120 — Western Culture and the Arts: Beginnings through the Middle Ages Course surveys cultural accomplishments of Western civilization from its beginnings in Mesopotamia through the Middle Ages. Content includes visual arts, music, literature, theater, architecture, and philosophy studied in historical context. --- # HUM 121 — Western Culture and the Arts: Renaissance through the 20th Century Course surveys the great artistic and intellectual accomplishments of Western civilization from the Renaissance through the 20th Century. Content includes visual arts, literature, drama, philosophy, architecture, and music studied in historical context. --- # HUM 122 — Contemporary Culture and the Arts Course concentrates on culture and arts of the last 50 years, with focus on appreciation and critical evaluation of contemporary culture. Content provides interdisciplinary perspectives on literature, music, drama, visual arts, architecture, TV, film, and cultural theory, as well as forces that influence the arts. --- # HUM 123 — Introduction to Art Course provides a survey of the visual arts (painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture and architecture) emphasizing how art transmits cultural traditions and aesthetic values. Content includes the historical, social and technological factors that contribute to understanding the function and meaning of works of art. --- # HUM 124 — African-American Culture and the Arts Course offers an interdisciplinary and comparative survey of the intellectual, artistic, historical, and cultural achievements of people of African descent in America. Content includes examination of literature, philosophy, visual art, music, film, and other performing arts. --- # HUM 125 — Introduction To Music Course examines music through a basic stylistic survey. Content includes the vocabulary of sounds (rhythm, pitch, intensity and timbre), instruments and forms as illustrated by music from medieval times to the present. Music of Western civilization emphasized and compared to music from other cultures. --- # HUM 126 — Introduction To Music Theater Course surveys the musical, dramatic and stylistic development of music theater, from the year 1600 to the present. Content includes selected major works of opera, operetta, musicals and ballet. Focus is on the cultural framework that gives rise to these art forms. --- # HUM 127 — Introduction to Philosophy Course focuses on the most fundamental questions that human beings have always asked. Topics include a critical examination of theories about reality and truth, moral values and social justice, personal identity and free will, aesthetic values, and systems of religious beliefs. --- # HUM 131 — Introduction to Theater Course offers an introductory survey of theater as a performing art form. Content includes analysis of historical, social, aesthetic and technical aspects of traditional and contemporary theatrical expression. This is an appreciation class, not a performance class. --- # HUM 133 — Introduction To Architecture Course introduces architectural thought and practice from the Egyptians to the present. Content includes philosophical and practical problems of providing habitable spaces for human beings. --- # HUM 135 — Introduction to U.S. Dance Practices Course introduces the diverse forms of dance that have emerged from and express the experiences of varied minority cultures in the United States. Course traces historical and contemporary dance practices to analyze the many ways in which diverse dance forms are shaped by race and ethnicity in the United States. At least four different communities and dance practices will be studied. --- # HUM 140 — Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies Course introduces the interdisciplinary field of women’s studies that seeks to understand and challenge gender inequalities. Course traces the philosophical, literary and historical emergence of the women’s studies discipline to explore the many ways it has addressed our cultural experiences. --- # HUM 141 — Introduction to LGBTQ Studies Course introduces the interdisciplinary field of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer studies, which seeks to understand and challenge inequalities related to sexuality and gender identity. Course traces the philosophical, literary and historical emergence of the LGBTQ discipline to explore the many ways it has addressed our cultural experiences, as well as diverse representations of sexuality and gender identity in literature and popular media. --- # HUM 142 — Women and Creativity Course explores selected creative work done by women. Content includes literature, art, music, film, and philosophy; may also explore women’s creativity as manifested through shaping of community and domestic institutions, and through domestic arts. Focus may be either historical or contemporary. --- # HUM 150 — Environmental Humanities Course concentrates on culture and arts focused on relationships between humanity, the earth, and our environment. Content provides interdisciplinary perspectives on literature, philosophy, music, drama, visual arts, architecture, film, and cultural theory, as well as social forces affecting humanity’s relation to the natural world. --- # HUM 160 — Introduction to Film Course offers a survey of the historical development of film, emphasizing a study of films and innovations in film production that have had significant influence on film as an art form. Topics include basic film language, editing, light, sound,camera movement, and related topics. --- # HUM 161 — Global Cinema Course offers a survey of the historical development of global cinema outside of Hollywood and the United States, emphasizing a study of films and innovations in film production, distribution, and exhibition, as well as changes in national identity, that have had significant influence on cinema as an international art form. --- # HUM 162 — Film and Literature Course examines written works and their cinematic and televisual equivalents to encourage the ability to analyze and evaluate artistic expression and social meaning and to appreciate the dynamics of adaptation from one medium into another. --- # HUM 165 — Introduction to World Music Course introduces world music. Content includes musical performance, instruments, basic music theory, and the cultural significance of music; several Asian, Middle Eastern, and African cultures will be considered. --- # HUM 210 — World Mythologies Course explores the nature of mythology. Content includes themes, archetypal figures and situations, symbolism and figurative language found in selected folklore and legendary narratives. --- # HUM 220 — Asian Humanities Course offers an interdisciplinary and comparative survey of the intellectual and artistic achievements of several Asian cultures. Content includes examination of literature, philosophy, visual art, music, and other performing arts. --- # HUM 242 — Women, Art and Culture Course focuses on women as both creators and subjects of visual art. Through examining individual art works, course participants will consider how gender is relevant to the definition, creation and appreciation of visual art. Instructors may take either a topical or historical approach to course content. --- # HUM 260 — Perspectives on Film Course presents different modes of filmmaking. Content includes narrative, documentary, and animation; variety of current critical methodologies for studying film, such as genre theory, authorship theory, star theory, national cinema, feminist film theory, and structuralist theory (hero studies). --- # HUM 290 — Topics In Humanities Course explores selected topics in music, film, art history, architecture, or any other humanities discipline. Course content varies. May focus on a single artist or composer, group of artists or composers, stylistic period, or particular trends during one such period. Representative course titles might include: Mozart’s Late Opera, Contemporary American Film, or Chicago Architecture. Course can be repeated on different topics up to three times. Fee Varies. Prerequisite may vary by topic. --- # INS 200 — Independent Study Course offers special opportunity to earn up to four credit hours in independent study in any curricular area in which it is available. Registration for independent study course in a baccalaureate discipline is done under the discipline prefix. Example: PSC 200, Independent Study – Political Science. In career areas the prefix for independent study courses will remain INS. --- # ITL 101 — Beginning Italian I Course develops basic language skills, within the context of cultures of Italian-speaking countries. Content includes pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening comprehension and oral and written communication. No prior study of the language presumed. Recommended that experienced students discuss proper placement with instructor. --- # ITL 102 — Beginning Italian II Course continues to develop the basic skills introduced in ITL 101 . Content includes pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening comprehension and oral and written communication, within the context of the Italian culture. --- # ITL 105 — Conversational Italian Course provides conversational practice in Italian to develop oral facility. Content includes specially designed exercises in pronunciation, stress and rhythm, and vocabulary development. Class activities include oral presentations and class discussion of life in Italy. --- # ITL 201 — Intermediate Italian I Course continues development of basic skills. Content includes general review and expansion of beginning grammar, along with conversation, vocabulary development, readings and writing exercises, with focus on life in modern Italy. --- # ITL 202 — Intermediate Italian II Course increases knowledge of Italian grammar and oral skills as presented in ITL 201 . Content includes practice in reading, writing and speaking the language. --- # ITL 205 — Italian Conversation and Composition Course reinforces oral and written communication skills through a variety of speaking and essay writing activities. Content includes topics drawn from contemporary Italian life and culture. --- # JPN 101 — Beginning Japanese I Course develops basic language skills, within the context of cultures of Japanese-speaking countries. Content includes pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening comprehension, and oral and written communication. No prior study of the language presumed. Recommended that experienced students discuss proper placement with instructor. --- # JPN 102 — Beginning Japanese II Course continues to develop the basic skills introduced in JPN 101 . Content includes pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading and writing of kana and kanji, listening comprehension and oral and written communication within the context of the Japanese culture. --- # JPN 105 — Conversational Japanese Course provides conversational practice in Japanese to develop oral facility. Content includes specially designed exercises in pronunciation, stress and rhythm, vocabulary development, oral presentations and class discussion of life in Japan. --- # JPN 201 — Intermediate Japanese I Course continues development of basic skills. Content includes general review and expansion of beginning grammar, along with conversation, vocabulary development and reading and writing of kana and kanji within the context of Japanese culture. --- # JPN 202 — Intermediate Japanese II Course continues JPN 201 . Content includes expanding knowledge of Japanese grammar and culture through practice in reading, listening comprehension, speaking the language, and reading and writing of kana and kanji. --- # JPN 205 — Japanese Conversation And Composition Course reinforces oral and written communication skills. Content includes a variety of speaking and essay writing activities. Topics are drawn from contemporary life and culture. --- # JPN 206 — Japanese Conversation and Reading Course reinforces oral and written communication skills. Content includes a variety of speaking and essay-writing activities, and develops reading ability with Japanese materials. Topics are drawn from classical and contemporary life and culture. --- # KOR 101 — Beginning Korean I Course develops basic language skills, within the context of Korean culture. Content includes pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening comprehension and oral and written communication. No prior study of the language presumed. Recommended that experienced students discuss proper placement with instructor. --- # KOR 102 — Beginning Korean II Course continues to develop the basic skills introduced in KOR 101 Content includes pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening comprehension and oral and written communication within the context of Korean culture. --- # KOR 105 — Conversational Korean Course provides conversational practice in Korean to develop oral facility. Content includes specially designed exercises in pronunciation, stress and rhythm, vocabulary development, oral presentations, and class discussion of life in Korea. --- # KOR 201 — Intermediate Korean I Course continues KOR 102 . Content includes developing skill in speaking, listening, reading and writing within the context of Korean culture. --- # KOR 202 — Intermediate Korean II Course increases knowledge of Korean grammar and understanding of Korean culture. Content includes reading, writing and speaking practice. Recommendation: ability to use basic structures of Korean typically covered in the first semester of the second year, as well as in the first year of college in both speaking and writing, and working vocabulary of at least 2,000 words. --- # LAE 100 — Preparation for Law Enforcement Entrance Examination Course instructs police officer candidates about all aspects of hiring process. Content includes how to locate job opportunities; properly complete job applications; take written physical, psychological, and medical examinations; and prepare for oral interview by Police and Fire Commissioners. --- # LAE 101 — Introduction to Criminal Justice Course studies history, development, operation and philosophy of American criminal justice system. Content includes legislative, police, prosecutor, courts and corrections agencies involved in administration of criminal justice; current issues and trends; juvenile justice system and career opportunities. --- # LAE 121 — Police Organization and Administration Course studies organization and management of law enforcement agencies. Content includes functional groupings, delegation of authority and specialization, public relations, personnel and training. --- # LAE 122 — Police Operations Course examines the administration of police line operations with a focus on the patrol function and prevention of crime. The major emphasis of this course is the police as the initial major component of the criminal justice system. The allocation of police resources, specialized units, information systems, community relations, and determinants of police policy are identified. This course provides the student with a basic understanding of modern policing and identifies the organization, function, operational strategies and culture of the police. This course also explores the ethical, emotiona… --- # LAE 130 — Vice And Drug Control Course reviews historical and sociological developments in drug addiction and vice control. Content includes studies of narcotic addiction and effects of hypnotic drugs, bookmaking, gambling, and prostitution. --- # LAE 135 — Forensics I Course will familiarize students with the different disciplines of forensic science, the types of examinations conducted in crime scenes and other applications of forensic science in the modern criminal justice system. Students will be provided an overview of crime scene investigations, death investigations, evidence-gathering techniques, and the analysis of physical evidence in the field and laboratory setting. --- # LAE 140 — Introduction to Corrections Course provides an overview to the field of corrections and examines current correctional practices, policies, and legal issues. The course focuses on the relationship of corrections to the criminal justice system, theories underlying correctional practice, and the role of institutions within the United States correctional system. This course specifically examines the historical development, evolution, and philosophy, principals, and practices of punishment and treatment. It further explores sentencing, correctional institutions, prison life, and challenges facing correctional populations. --- # LAE 147 — Basic Recreational Drone Pilot Introductory course in small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS). Beginning with the history of this aerial platform and progressing through the steps necessary to prepare an individual to fly sUAS (drones), this course will prepare a student for basic flight operation as a noncommercial recreational pilot. Course outlines regulations and procedures of legal sUAS operation and prepares for recreational Remote Pilot Certification. --- # LAE 201 — Criminology Course examines aspects of crime. Content includes types of crimes and criminals, factors involved in criminal behavior, control and prevention. --- # LAE 221 — Criminal Law Course covers the history and principles of criminal law. Content includes the development of the court system, constitutional, statutory and common law; civil liability, identification, and classification of criminal offenses; court decisions, and the Illinois Criminal Code and courtroom. --- # LAE 223 — Criminal Procedures Course is an in-depth study of the legal rules governing police procedures and practices. Topics include reasonable suspicion, probable cause, stop and frisk, station house detention, the use of force during arrest, confessions, constitutional rights of the accused, and sentencing and punishment. Also covered are issues related to the Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable search and seizure. --- # LAE 234 — Ethics and Leadership in Policing Course prepares students to successfully resolve critical ethical and leadership issues they will encounter in their law enforcement careers. Content includes developing and maintaining professional integrity, the proper exercise of discretion and authority, morale and motivation, and responsibility for ethical conduct. It also explores analysis and evaluation of ethical dilemmas, roles of professional organizations and agencies, ethics and community relations, ethics in criminal justice laws and procedures and civil liability in law enforcement and correctional environments. --- # LAE 235 — Criminal Investigations Course presents a study of criminal investigation procedure. Content includes conduct at crime scenes, collection and preservation of evidence and methods used in a police science laboratory. --- # LAE 239 — Forensics II Course builds upon Forensics I and provides instruction in protocols and techniques for forensic crime scene analysis, as well as providing hands-on experience. Topics include techniques in the examination of major crime scenes that involve fingerprints, blood spatter, ballistics, and impression/trace evidence. This course also examines procedures in forensic sketching/mapping, photography, report writing, and criminal offense identification. --- # LAE 240 — Police Strategies and Tactics Course examines police strategies and tactics in law enforcement that include dealing with the public and high-risk situations. Content includes principles of use of force, de-escalation, self-defense, crisis intervention, and diversity awareness. Students demonstrate basic skills in de-escalation, self-defense, control techniques, arrest search procedures, and aiding the injured. --- # LAE 245 — Juvenile Delinquency Course is an analysis of the juvenile justice system in the United States. The history, philosophies, causes and control of juvenile behavior and problems are examined. Content includes the interaction among the police, judiciary, and corrections. Also examined are theoretical perspectives, cultural influences, psychological, social, and environmental causes attributing to delinquency. --- # LAE 247 — Advanced Commercial Drone Pilot Continuing course in small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS). Course advances students from recreational to commercial pilots. It prepares for the successful completion of the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification for commercial operations. It also provides hand-on training with various types of sUAS. --- # LAE 248 — Drone Search, Rescue and Mapping Course focuses on the continued development of piloting skills for small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS). Students receive hands-on training with various drones, specifically in search and rescue operations. The course identifies relevant theories and strategies, applying them to real-world scenarios to enhance practical understanding and decision-making skills. --- # LAE 251 — Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Internship Course provides students with a broad experience through appropriate observation and participation in daily operations of law enforcement and criminal justice agencies. It takes place in partnership agreements between Oakton College and host law enforcement and criminal justice agencies. Students are assigned to the agency in addition to participation in regularly conducted review sessions to assess the student’s progress, development, and work environment. The students must complete a minimum of 150 hours of service during the semester. --- # LAE 260 — Community Relations and Procedural Justice Course covers the core principles of community relations and procedural justice. Topics include how to incorporate these principles into decision-making, policies and procedures at the street and organizational level. --- # LAE 270 — Law of Evidence Course examines legal aspects of evidence. Content includes search and seizure, civil rights, handling of suspects, evaluation of evidence and court admissibility. --- # LAE 275 — Security Guard Training Course satisfies the minimum 20 hours of classroom basic training as required by 225 ILCS 447/25-20 Private Security Act of 2004 to obtain a security guard permanent employee registration card (PERC). The course provides the student with the duties and responsibilities of a security guard. Topics include the role of the security guard, legal powers and limitations, emergency situations, communications, public relations, access control, and ethics and conduct. --- # LAE 276 — Traffic Investigation Course studies traffic and law enforcement. Content includes duties of agencies responsible for highway traffic law enforcement; accident investigation; regulation and enforcement, and Illinois traffic laws. --- # LAE 290 — Topics in Law Enforcement Course designed to meet the special needs of the law enforcement program student in current issues in the profession (e.g. leadership, ethics, administration, community relations, supervision, and manpower allocation). Special topics will be offered for variable credit from one to four semester credit hours. Course may be taken for credit up to four times on different topics. Fee varies. Prerequisite may vary by topic. --- # MAP 120 — Basic Healthcare Skills for the Medical Assistant Course introduces basic techniques and knowledge required to perform fundamental healthcare skills. Topics include infection control, hand hygiene, vital signs, body mechanics, patient transfers and oxygen therapy. Professional communication to obtain health history/patient information and medical documentation will also be included. --- # MAP 180 — Healthcare Office Procedures for the Medical Assistant Course introduces the Medical Assistant student to administrative and general healthcare office functions. Topics included are patient reception, appointment scheduling, clerical functions and bookkeeping procedures, phone etiquette, professional communication and correspondence, preparation and maintenance of medical records and an EHR, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity in client interactions. --- # MAP 185 — Medical Billing and Coding For the Medical Assistant Course concentrates on application of guidelines and requirements for accurate medical diagnosis and procedure coding for medical office along with efficient and compliant healthcare claims filing. Course provides instruction in insurance processing procedures in the medical office as well as bookkeeping, collection, banking, and financial procedures vital to medical office. --- # MAP 230 — Clinical Skills for the Medical Assistant Course combines lecture and clinical skill instruction for the medical assistant student. Emphasis is on practical application of all clinical aspects in the medical/ healthcare office setting. Topics include patient assessment and documentation, medical and surgical asepsis, assisting with minor office procedures, performing an EKG, injections, specialty office and first aid procedures. Includes an observational clinical rotation at a health care office/ ambulatory facility. --- # MAP 260 — Medical Assistant Practicum Course provides the Medical Assistant student with 224 supervised hours of unpaid externship at an affiliated clinical site. Emphasis is placed on achieving competency of entry-level administrative and clinical skills in a healthcare office setting. --- # MAP 262 — Medical Assistant Seminar Course is the capstone requirement for graduation from the Medical Assistant program. Content includes professional and ethical issues, preparation for employment, such as resume writing and interview techniques, professional development and communication. Preparation for a national credentialing exam is also included. --- # MAT 060 — Prealgebra Course is preparation for introductory algebra course. Content includes fundamental concepts, operations, and applications of arithmetic in basic algebraic contexts, including linear equations, statistics, square roots, graphing, and polynomials. Arithmetic topics treated include rational numbers, decimals, percents, and measurement. Course objectives will be achieved using computer-assisted learning, group discussions, and individual tutoring. --- # MAT 065 — Introductory Algebra Course is preparation for Intermediate Algebra course. Content includes fundamental concepts, operations, and applications of arithmetic and algebra. Topics include whole numbers, integers, fractions, decimals, percents, linear equations and their graphs, slope, solving systems of equations, exponents, polynomials, linear inequalities and an introduction to factoring. Course objectives will be achieved using computer-assisted learning, group discussions, and individual tutoring. --- # MAT 070 — Elementary Algebra Course prepares students for an intermediate algebra course by covering the fundamental concepts, operations, and applications of basic algebra. Algebraic topics include linear equations and inequalities, polynomial operations, graphing equations and inequalities in two variables, systems of equations, and early factoring techniques. Course objectives will be achieved using computer-assisted learning, group discussions, and individual tutoring. --- # MAT 080 — Elementary Plane Geometry Course introduces elements of plane geometry. Content includes points, lines, planes, angles, triangles, congruence, quadrilaterals, area, similarity and circles. Course objectives will be achieved using computer-assisted learning, group discussions, and individual tutoring. --- # MAT 085 — Intermediate Algebra for General Education Course is designed for students intending to move into a general education mathematics course ( MAT 125 : General Education Mathematics or MAT 131 : Elementary Statistics). Students who wish to take MAT 122 , MAT 126 , MAT 128 , MAT 140 or MAT 149 should enroll in MAT 095 : Intermediate Algebra instead. The course covers selected topics from Intermediate Algebra such as real numbers, percents, exponents, polynomials, and linear, polynomial and exponential functions. The course also covers an introduction to financial math, logic and statistics, including simple and compound interest, Venn dia… --- # MAT 087 — Corequisite Support for General Education Mathematics Course is designed as corequisite support for MAT 125 General Education Mathematics. Students who need corequisite support for MAT 131 should enroll in MAT 088 Corequisite Support for Elementary Statistics instead. The course covers selected topics from Intermediate Algebra such as percents, exponents, and square roots with emphasis on how these apply when modeling real-world problems. The course also covers college success material relevant to students in General Education Mathematics. --- # MAT 088 — Corequisite Support for Elementary Statistics Course is designed as corequisite support for MAT 131 Elementary Statistics. Students who need corequisite support for MAT 125 should enroll in MAT 087 Corequisite Support for General Education Mathematics instead. The course covers selected topics from Intermediate Algebra such as percents, inequalities, exponents, square roots and graphing linear functions with emphasis on how these apply to statistical models. The course also covers college success material relevant to students in Elementary Statistics. --- # MAT 092 — Intermediate Algebra Bridge Course is intended for students who have successfully completed MAT 085 , but wish to enroll in MAT 122 , MAT 126 , MAT 128 or MAT 140 . Passing both MAT 085 and MAT 092 is equivalent to passing MAT 095 for enrollment in future courses. Course covers algebraic principles at an intermediate level. Content includes real and complex numbers, polynomials, factoring, radicals, rational expressions, quadratic equations and an introduction to logarithmic functions. Course objectives will be achieved using computer-assisted learning, group discussions, and individual tutoring. --- # MAT 095 — Intermediate Algebra Course is intended for students continuing in Math on the STEM/Business/Math for Elementary Education path ( MAT 122 , MAT 126 , MAT 128 , MAT 140 or MAT 149 ). Students interested in continuing to a general education math course ( MAT 125 : General Education Mathematics or MAT 131 : Elementary Statistics) should enroll in MAT 085 instead. Course covers algebraic principles at an intermediate level. Content includes real and complex numbers, polynomials, factoring, radicals, rational expressions, quadratic equations and an introduction to functions including exponential and logarithmic functi… --- # MAT 102 — Mathematics for Health Careers Course covers common Mathematics requirements for Allied Health Sciences. It includes a brief review of fractions, decimals, percents and ratio, the International System of Measurement (Metric); apothecary and household systems, system conversions and reading and calculating medication doses. Technology incorporated when appropriate. --- # MAT 111 — Business and Consumer Mathematics This course reviews arithmetic and introduces algebraic techniques for students pursuing Oakton degrees and certificates in business related fields. Content includes profit and loss, interest, amortization, installment transactions, percentage, discount, taxes, depreciation and statistics. Calculators and spreadsheets will be used where appropriate. --- # MAT 114 — Applied Mathematics I Course reviews arithmetic and introduces algebraic techniques. Content includes arithmetic, elementary algebra, geometry and scientific notation. Problems are drawn from the areas of technology, including electronics, architecture, facilities operation, fire science and building energy systems. Intended for students pursuing Oakton degrees and certificates in technological fields. --- # MAT 116 — Applied Mathematics II Course continues MAT 114 . Content focus is on trigonometry and applications from engineering, physics and chemistry. --- # MAT 122 — Trigonometry Topics discussed in this course include degree and radian measure, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions and their graphs, trigonometric identities, trigonometric equations, solving triangles, polar coordinates, complex numbers, vectors and parametric equations. Applications and technology are integrated throughout. --- # MAT 125 — General Education Mathematics Course focuses on mathematical reasoning and the solving of real-life problems. Topics include: mathematics of finance, counting techniques and probability, statistics and mathematical modeling. Calculators/computers used when appropriate. --- # MAT 126 — Data Literacy Course delivers an overview of logical constructs and various data analysis skills for real-life problem-solving and decision-making. Topics include: statistical measures, hypothesis testing, correlation, regression, arguments, truth tables, control structures and systems of equations and inequalities. Formulating and estimating reasonable solutions to real-world problems using technology is integrated throughout the course. --- # MAT 128 — Foundations of Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I Course emphasizes development of critical thinking skills using mathematical language and notation appropriately to communicate ideas and solve a variety of problems. The course focuses on increasing mathematical knowledge upon which the elementary curriculum is based with a deeper conceptual understanding of the following topics; sets, real numbers, number theory and functions. --- # MAT 129 — Foundations of Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II Course emphasizes development of critical thinking skills using mathematical language and notation appropriately to communicate ideas and solve a variety of problems. Focuses on increasing mathematical knowledge upon which the elementary curriculum is based with a deeper conceptual understanding of the following topics: recognizing and analyzing two- and three-dimensional geometrical shapes; measurement, triangle congruence and similarity; Euclidean constructions; coordinate and transformational geometry; statistics and probability. Technology incorporated when appropriate. --- # MAT 131 — Elementary Statistics This course introduces statistics for students in physical, biological and social sciences. Content includes frequency distributions; measures of central tendency and variation; elements of probability theory; statistical inference; sampling techniques and correlation, regression and ANOVA. --- # MAT 140 — College Algebra Topics discussed in this course include functions and their graphs, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of linear and nonlinear equations, matrices, sequences and series, and study skills. Applications and technology are integrated throughout. --- # MAT 143 — Finite Mathematics Course introduces Finite Mathematics through the study of matrices, linear programing, sets, counting and probability theory, Markov chain (and/or game theory), and the mathematics of finance with applications to the field of social sciences and business. Computers are used for computational aspects of Finite Mathematics. --- # MAT 144 — Discrete Mathematics Course introduces mathematical induction and recursion; set theory; relations and functions; logic, combinatorics, graph theory and trees; Boolean Algebra, probability, matrices and analysis of algorithms. Credit toward graduation cannot be received for both MAT 144 and CSC 144 . --- # MAT 149 — Precalculus Topics discussed in this course include functions and their graphs, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions and their graphs, trigonometric identities, trigonometric equations, solving triangles, polar coordinates, complex numbers, vectors, systems of equations, conic sections, parametric equations, and sequences and series. Applications and technology are integrated throughout. --- # MAT 180 — Calculus for Business and Social Science Course introduces concepts of functions and relations and the basic ideas of differential and integral calculus. Content focus is on applications to the fields of social science and business. --- # MAT 190 — Business Statistics Course introduces modern statistics and is designed for business students. Content includes descriptive statistics, probability, statistical inference, sampling techniques, correlation, regression, and analysis of variance. Course incorporates use of technology when appropriate. --- # MAT 250 — Calculus I Course is first in calculus and analytic geometry. Content focuses on limits, continuity, derivatives, indefinite integrals and definite integrals, applied to algebraic, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions, and applications of differentiation and integration. Technology integrated throughout course. --- # MAT 251 — Calculus II Course is second in calculus and analytic geometry. Content focuses on differentiation and integration of transcendental functions such as inverse trigonometric functions; hyperbolic functions and inverse hyperbolic functions; applications of the definite integral; sequences and series; power series representations; parametric and polar coordinates; techniques of integration and improper integrals. Calculators/computers used when appropriate. --- # MAT 252 — Calculus III Course surveys topics of calculus for multivariable functions. Content focus is on vectors, functions of several variables, curves and surfaces, differentiation, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, and line integrals. Technology integrated throughout. --- # MAT 260 — Introduction to Linear Algebra Course covers matrices and the algebra of linear systems as well as an introduction to proof-writing. Content includes equations, vector spaces, real inner product spaces, linear transformations, determinants, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, diagonalizability, quadratic forms and symmetric matrices. Calculators/computers used when appropriate. --- # MAT 262 — Ordinary Differential Equations Course presents the solution of ordinary differential equations with applications, power series, Laplace transformations, systems of linear differential equations and numerical methods. Technology will be used when appropriate. --- # MAT 290 — Topics in Mathematics Course covers variety of different topics during different semesters. Topics are selected from amongst current advances and faculty expertise. Typical course concentrations might be History of Mathematics or Introduction to Mathematical Modeling. Course may be taken for credit up to four times on different topics. Fee varies. Prerequisite may vary by topic. --- # MFG 101 — Occupational Safety Course provides an overview of safe practices and work-related hazards with a focus on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety guidelines. The main content covers general workplace safety, hazardous materials including the Safety Data Sheet (SDS), Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures, fire and electrical safety, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and safe industrial equipment operation. --- # MFG 110 — Machining Overview Course is intended for students with no experience in precision metalworking. Content includes industrial safety, principles and operations of drill press, lathe and mill. Students will learn common machining operations along with related tooling and fixtures. Additional topics include overview of precision measurements and basic technical math including speed and feed calculations. The course concludes with an introduction to Computer Numerical Control (CNC). --- # MFG 111 — Manufacturing Overview Directed towards new students interested in careers in Manufacturing and CNC, the course introduces students to Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) concepts. Content includes advanced manufacturing, industrial safety, print reading, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, precision measurements, fundamentals of CNC, welding and fluid power. --- # MFG 112 — Automation Overview Directed towards new students interested in careers in Automation and Mechatronics, the course provides students with a broad exploration of systems used in production automation. Content includes overview of automation concepts, fluid power, basic electricity, sensors, machine vision and electric motors. The course concludes with an introduction to industrial robotics and programmable controllers used to control advanced manufacturing equipment. --- # MFG 115 — Processes and Materials Course covers properties of materials including plastics and composites, ceramics and metals. Processes discussed include molding, machining, forming and joining operations. Non-traditional methods such as EDM, stereolithography and abrasive cutting are presented. --- # MFG 120 — Introduction to Welding Course covers fundamental skills, including oxy-fuel (OFW), manual metal arc (stick), gas metal arc (MIG), and gas tungsten arc (TIG) welding. It starts with safety procedures required to set up and shut down welding equipment for various processes. Content includes hands-on welding assignments with different welding systems using various thickness materials. The course follows American Welding Society industrial standards and prepares students for taking the AWS welding certification test. --- # MFG 125 — Advanced Welding Course teaches advanced electric arc welding techniques including American Welding Society (AWS) safety requirements related to welding. Students will learn about different welding methods such as Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). Hands-on welding experience is integrated throughout the course. The course follows AWS industrial standards and prepares students for taking the AWS welding certification test. --- # MFG 135 — Fluid Power and Controls Course teaches the principles of industrial hydraulics and pneumatics, emphasizing the concepts of fluid pressure, flow rate, and controls. The main content includes power units, hydraulic pumps, pneumatic compressors, linear and rotary actuators, and control valves. Additional topics cover fluid power circuit design, system maintenance, and basic troubleshooting. Hands-on lab assignments with equipment setup and operation are integrated throughout the course to better illustrate fluid power principles. --- # MFG 141 — CNC Machine Operation - NIMS Course provides an introduction and hands-on training for Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine operation. Content includes tool identification, machining processes, machine and fixture setup, and CNC lathe and mill operation. Additional topics cover print reading, basic Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), precision measurement and gauging. Instructional and hands-on training is provided to prepare students to take the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) certification test for CNC Operator. --- # MFG 142 — CNC Setup and Operations Course provides hands-on training in setup and operation of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines. Instruction will be given for both the CNC mill (vertical machining center) and the CNC lathe (turning center). Students will learn how to set up CNC mills and lathes with required tooling, part holders, and fixtures. They will also learn how to read and interpret CNC programs and use a controller panel to safely operate CNC machines. --- # MFG 144 — Introduction to CNC Programming Course provides hands-on training in G-code programming for Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines including CNC mill (vertical machining center) and CNC lathe (turning center). Content includes reading, interpreting and manually creating CNC programs. Students will develop, write, simulate, run and troubleshoot programs utilizing CNC machines. --- # MFG 145 — Advanced CNC Programming Course follows MFG 144 to teach planning and programming of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines in greater depth. The course emphasizes cutting-edge techniques of CNC control and advanced programming including canned cycles, cutter compensation, macro programming, and subroutines. Hands-on experience with testing and troubleshooting developed programs utilizing controller simulators and CNC machine centers are an integral part of the class. --- # MFG 165 — Mastercam (CAM) Course provides an introduction to MASTERCAM Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software. Students will design part geometry and use Mastercam software to create two- and tree-dimensional (2D/3D) tool paths. These tool paths will then be translated into machine “G” code using a post processor and sent to CNC machines to manufacture the parts utilizing various controllers. Graphic simulation is used to prove-out results. --- # MFG 166 — Advanced Mastercam Course continues to build on the foundation accomplished in MFG 165 . The course focus is on creating three-dimensional (3D) wire frame models, surface modeling, and solids using advanced commands in the Mastercam software. Students will learn to create special automatic tool path cycles, routines using a post-processor translator, and to perform a graphic simulation of complex CNC machining that requires the construction of a simultaneous, five-axis tool path. --- # MFG 170 — Industrial Electronics Introductory course in industrial electronics. Students will learn the fundamental principles of electrical circuits, circuit analysis, electrical measurements, inductance and capacitance, combination circuits, and transformers. Additional topics include CAD based electrical schematic layout and troubleshooting basic electrical circuitry using a voltmeter. --- # MFG 180 — Mechanical Drives Course introduces basic components of mechanical drive systems including fasteners, springs, shafts, couplings, bearings, clutches, brakes, pulleys and gears. Students will learn terminology and purpose of these parts followed by designing of simple drives and their function in larger mechanical system such as conveyors and assembly lines. In the lab, students will practice installing, aligning, testing and troubleshooting basic mechanical drives such as belt, chain and gear drives. --- # MFG 210 — Industrial Robotics and Automation Course provides a comprehensive overview of industrial robotics and automation. The main topics cover robotics theory and operation, its role in automation, and developing algorithms to control robotic systems. Additional content includes an overview of robot classifications, various end effectors, and peripheral devices. Hands-on lab assignments utilizing RobotStudio programming & simulation software along with ABB IRB-2400L robotic systems are integrated throughout the course to illustrate programming, setup, and operation of industrial robots. --- # MFG 220 — Machine Vision Systems Course covers various sensors and modern machine vision used in industrial automation. Using sensors and machine vision, students will design and set up systems used for a variety of applications including measurement and gauging, presence/absence sensing, identification, and machine vision guidance. Hands-on lab assignments, including sensors and vision systems integration with programmable controllers are built in throughout the course to better illustrate machine vision applications in equipment automation. --- # MFG 225 — Motors and Controls Course delivers theoretical and practical applications of electrical motors along with control circuits and electrical safety. The main content covers various Direct Current (DC) and Alternating Current (AC) motors. Students will learn about different type of motors and controls including step motors, servo motors, and variable frequency drives (VFD). Lab assignments associated with diverse motor applications in the automated industry are integrated throughout the course. --- # MFG 230 — Automation Equipment Repair Intermediate course based on a program established by Supply Chain Automation (SCA) for an automation equipment repair technician. The main content revolves around installing, modifying, and repairing automation equipment and is delivered mostly through online interactive modules and virtual simulators developed by Amatrol. Students will learn about reading technical drawings, basic concepts of industrial panel wiring, electric motors, and troubleshooting and repairing industrial hydraulics and pneumatics. --- # MFG 240 — Programmable Controllers Based on Studio 5000 software from Allen-Bradley, course teaches fundamental concepts of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC). It starts with basic terminology, common input and output devices, and overview of various controllers. Students will learn how to address Inputs/Outputs (I/O) and how to program sequences of events to control electrical motors, pneumatic actuators and lights. Hands-on Ladder Diagram programming and troubleshooting utilizing CompactLogix based trainers is integrated throughout the course. --- # MFG 245 — Intermediate Programmable Controllers Intermediate course offers a practical study of Programmable Controllers. Students will learn how to develop and program automation projects utilizing Ladder Diagram (LD), Function Block Diagram (FBD), and Sequential Function Chart (SFC). Students will also utilize FactoryTalk View Studio software to program Human Machine Interface (HMI) devices. Practical applications of programming and troubleshooting skills utilizing Allen-Bradley based trainers are integrated throughout the course. --- # MFG 250 — Advanced Programmable Controllers Course covers advanced topics in utilizing Programmable Logic/Automation Controllers (PLC/PAC) to automate industrial processes by managing several output devices based on input from various devices, including analog sensors. Students will learn to program, edit, download and control sequences of events utilizing Studio 5000 software and CompactLogix based trainers from Allen-Bradley. In addition, students will utilize Human Machine Interface (HMI) devices programmed with FactoryTalk View Studio software. Extensive troubleshooting of automation systems is integrated in the course. --- # MFG 270 — Automated Components Integration Advanced course in integrating automation components. Content includes interfacing Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC) systems with industrial robots and machine vision systems. Students will learn fundamental concepts of wiring, programming and troubleshooting of PACs with Industrial Robots, Machine Vision Systems and Human Machine Interface (HMI) devices utilizing Allen Bradley based Ethernet/IP communication. --- # MFG 290 — Topics in CNC and Manufacturing Course explores a variety of current topics related to Computer Numerical Control (CNC) and Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM). Possible contents include new software or software updates, new technologies, or new high-tech advances in the field of advanced machining and manufacturing. The course can be repeated up to three times using different topics. Fee Varies. Prerequisite may vary by topic. --- # MFG 292 — Topics and Mechatronics and Automation Course explores a variety of current topics related to Mechatronics and Industrial Automation. Possible contents include new software or software updates, new technologies, or new high-tech advances in the field of fluid power, industrial robotics, automation vision, and programmable controllers (PLC/PAC). The course can be repeated up to three times using different topics. Fee Varies. Prerequisite may vary by topic. --- # MGT 101 — Fundamentals of Supervision Course examines the responsibilities of a supervisor and the application of skills and techniques involved in supervision of people. Content includes motivation, communication, labor relations, legal issues, dealing with grievances, supervisory ethics, problem solving, decision making, and diversity. --- # MGT 106 — Time and Stress Management Course presents basic principles and theories of time and stress management, covering how small adjustments can reap rewards in personal and professional effectiveness. --- # MGT 117 — Human Relations in the Workplace Introductory course stressing “people” skills and utilizing these skills in an increasingly team-based and customer-oriented workplace. Content provides opportunities to become more effective in discerning, ethical, flexible, perceptive behaviors while working with people. Special attention is given to appropriate communications skills, working on diverse teams, multinational and diversity awareness, discrimination and biases in the workplace, appearance and business etiquette. --- # MGT 118 — Effective Management Communications Course integrates concepts and research from several disciplines including business communication and organizational behavior. Contents includes examination of the communication process and its importance in the business environment including both theories and practice, various forms of communication used in business including writing for managerial communications, oral communications including individual and group oral presentations, use of the internet and other methods of modern business communication, and communicating in the job search process. --- # MGT 121 — Principles of Management Course is a study of management emphasizing the management functions of planning, decision-making, organizing, leading, and controlling. --- # MGT 130 — Purchasing Management Course provides a general background of fundamental purchasing concepts. Content includes specific studies for those in business and industry, who wish to expand their knowledge of purchasing management, such as price cost and value analysis; purchasing research; forward buying; purchasing systems; legal aspects of purchasing; make or buy decisions; and electronic data processing as it relates to the purchasing function. --- # MGT 138 — Introduction to Professional and Personal Coaching Course introduces the beginning fundamentals of life coaching. Students will learn both the history of the field as well as current coaching trends and how to create a coaching practice based on individual skills, experience, and interests. --- # MGT 140 — Supervisory Development Course focuses on fundamental issues of supervision for students who are currently a supervisor or aspire to be a supervisor to help them develop practical supervisory skills. --- # MGT 155 — Operations and Supply Chain Management Course integrates the concepts, principles, problems and practices of operations management and supply chain management. Content includes: supply chain and operations strategies, quality control, process choice and layout, managing capacity, forecasting, source decisions and purchasing, logistics, project management, just in time/lean production, global channel management, and managing inventory throughout the supply chain. --- # MGT 156 — Introduction to Transportation, Warehousing and Logistics Course covers business logistics concepts including the management of transportation, inventory, packaging, warehousing, materials handling, order processing, facility location, and customer service. --- # MGT 160 — Small Business Management Course presents the principles and problems of organizing a small business. Content includes analysis of entrepreneurial qualifications and skills; capital resources and requirements; forms of ownership; and financial analysis and planning. Focus is on tax and legal considerations; staffing and learning to identify profit opportunities using market analysis; bringing products to market through effective advertising, personal selling and distribution methods and practices. Includes franchises, availability of government assistance through the Small Business Administration (SBA), evaluation of… --- # MGT 165 — Human Resources Management Course covers essentials of human resources management principle sand practices in business and industry. Content includes reengineering; employee benefits; pension funds; selection; testing, placement, orientation, employee evaluation; wage determination; counseling, employer relations (morale and motivation), promotion, transfer, training, state and federal legislation (disabled and handicapped, ADA), discrimination, and harassment. --- # MGT 170 — Learning and Development Course introduces the field of training and development. Content includes identification of skills necessary to design and implement a training program; roles and responsibilities of trainers, and unique characteristics of adult learners. Current trends and career opportunities addressed. Intended for those who have responsibility for training or human resources development within their organization, or for those exploring training as a career. --- # MGT 180 — Introduction to Business Security Management Course provides an overview of the principles of security organization management. Topics include the challenges that organizations face in the area of security with regard to personnel, facility, and information. Security strategies for business and contingency planning are also covered. --- # MGT 181 — The Principles of Business Asset Protection Course covers the principles of the protection of assets within an organization. Topics include risk exposure, risk analysis, and security strategies as they relate to business asset protection within business units of an organization. --- # MGT 182 — Emergency and Contingency Planning Course provides a foundation on the background components and systems involved in the management of disasters and other emergencies within a business. Topics include the role of an organization in the areas of identification, analysis, and contingency procedures related to various emergency situations. --- # MGT 205 — Organizational Behavior Course develops skills and competencies needed by managers and professionals to effectively contribute to an organization. Content focus is on individual behavior in an organization; impact of work teams within an organization; and organizational systems. --- # MGT 210 — Business Etiquette Course presents the fundamentals of business etiquette as they are applied to the modern multicultural and global business environments. Content includes the importance of the first impression, polite conversation, personal appearance, office politics, diplomacy, telephone and cell phone etiquette, proper oral and written communication, and the protocol of meetings both in the United States and abroad. Students will participate in an off-campus formal dining experience. --- # MGT 220 — Managing Effective Teams Course presents theory and practical tools to become a more productive team member and leader. Topics include characteristics of high performing teams, leadership strategies, avoiding dysfunctional team dynamics, and managing diverse and virtual teams. --- # MGT 222 — Conflict Management Course introduces a range of potential positive conflict management processes. Content includes active listening and communication skills; principle negotiation; various forms of mediation, arbitration and nonviolent action. --- # MGT 225 — Effective Leadership Skills Course explores how effective leadership skills contribute to organizational effectiveness, employee motivation and success, and personal growth and development. Content includes current leadership models, with focus on identifying and developing workplace leadership skills; development of action plan to illustrate and improve leadership skills. --- # MGT 228 — Change Management Course examines technical and behavioral aspects of change processes within an organization so that change strategies can be planned, implemented and evaluated. Content includes the relationship between strategy and organizational structure; organizational restructuring and its outcomes; leadership skills and behaviors associated with successful change; creating a transition environment; developing measures for evaluating the success of change effort; dealing with resistance to change, and institutionalizing change. --- # MGT 231 — Safety and Risk Management Course examines concepts of safety management. Content includes strategies to create and perpetuate safe and productive environments for all stakeholders; effects of sound decision making to diminish and control corporate and individual liability. --- # MGT 232 — Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Course examines how to acquire, develop, and maintain human resources in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Content includes the impact of social identity on recruitment, selection, and development; work groups and team interactions; management and leadership, and effective organizational strategies to support a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. --- # MGT 236 — Project Management Course introduces principles of Project Management as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Content includes experiential exercises and team participation to gain experience with computer-based project management procedures, and to increase basic familiarity with state-of-the-art project management software. Credit toward graduation cannot be received for both MGT 236 and CIS 236 . --- # MGT 238 — Professional and Personal Coaching II Course supports advanced knowledge of Professional and Personal Coaching with a focus on application. Students will learn strategies to create a structure for various coaching approaches under the guidance of the instructor. --- # MGT 251 — Practicum Course offers opportunity to earn credits in a directed work experience. Content includes required attendance at Management Seminars with other management interns to discuss and share on-the-job learning experiences, such as job problems and management case problems; seminars involve guest lecturers speaking on topics of special interest to management personnel. --- # MGT 253 — Project Management Certification Preparation Course offers an intensive review of project management concepts and the application of these concepts to various business scenarios in preparation for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam. Credit toward graduation cannot be received for both MGT 253 and CIS 253 . --- # MGT 266 — Talent Acquisition Course covers fundamental talent acquisition principles and practices. Content is focused on the interdependence of organizational performance and effective sourcing, recruitment, selection, and staffing in human resource management. --- # MGT 268 — Human Resource Management Law Course investigates federal and state legislative, judicial and administrative regulations of the employer/employee relationship in the private sector. Content includes equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, wage-hour law, labor law, employee pension benefits, workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation. --- # MGT 271 — Cases in Human Resource Management Course involves real-life human resource management situations. Content developed through case study approach, examining how a variety of companies have dealt with various human resource issues. --- # MGT 276 — Corporate Social Responsibility and Decision Making Course familiarizes students with concepts of corporate citizenship and sustainability by focusing on the scope and consequences of corporate decision making and its impact on its various constituencies in a global setting. Students will develop a framework for analyzing good corporate decisions, the role of the individual, and the responsibility of leadership and governance in the decision making process. --- # MGT 285 — Negotiations Course involves real-life management and personal negotiation situations. Content includes the theory and processes of negotiation as practiced in a variety of settings including preparing, measuring, conducting and debriefing individual and group negotiations. --- # MGT 288 — Strategic Management Course is an integrative learning experience in strategic management focusing on concepts and their application to a variety of business functions. Content covers identifying problems, analyzing solutions, decision-making, and formulating a workable plan. Course is designed as a capstone for the management curriculum. --- # MGT 290 — Topics in Management Course meets special interest needs of Management students and local business organizations. Special topics will be offered for variable credit from one to four semester credit hours. Course may be taken for credit up to four times on different topics. Fee varies. Prerequisite may vary by topic. --- # MKT 110 — The Impact of RFID in the Supply Chain Course surveys case studies on how Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) has been used in the supply chain. Examples from the retail, pharmaceutical, defense, manufacturing and logistic industries will discuss how companies have gained competitive advantages by implementing this new technology. Topics emphasize impact upon business processes, security of transmitted data and financial analyses. --- # MKT 115 — Innovation in Business Course explores the nature and role of innovation in organizations. Learners will create a "tool box" to leverage creativity, promoting innovation and enhancing personal and organizational effectiveness. --- # MKT 131 — Principles of Marketing Course studies full meaning of the marketing concept. Content includes discovering consumer needs and wants; translating needs and wants into products and services; creating demand for these products and services and then expanding this demand; developing and analyzing marketing plans. --- # MKT 132 — Marketing For Nonprofit Organizations Course concentrates on practical knowledge to assist in development of strategic planning. Content includes fund raising, finding suitable donors, attracting volunteers; developing a market and promotional plan. Content includes mini workshops to improve public relations skills; direct marketing, advertising, evaluating fund raising opportunities and grant writing. Intended for volunteers and executives involved in a nonprofit organization. --- # MKT 134 — Fundraising and Grant Writing Course offers in-depth exposure to the funding skills for the nonprofit organization. Content includes how nonprofits secure financial resources to further their missions from individuals, foundations and government sources; how managers and development professionals of nonprofits generate funding through grant writing, annual giving programs, major gift cultivation, planned giving programs, and special events and benefits. --- # MKT 150 — Sports Marketing Course examines successful business models in the sports industry. Content includes analyzing, planning, implementing strategies within sports organizations through development of marketing and promotional plans. --- # MKT 151 — Customer Service Course focuses on the skills and strategies that lead to successful implementation of excellent customer service as a competitive edge in today’s changing business arena. Changes in the marketplace such as global influences, multicultural issues, and effective communication are examined. Emphasis is placed on developing and maintaining a comprehensive customer service strategy to maximize stakeholder satisfaction and profitability. --- # MKT 161 — Principles of Professional Selling Course deals with the actual process of selling a product. Content includes principles and techniques used in prospecting, approaching, demonstrating, meeting objection and closing a sale; attitudes and attributes which successful sales personnel develop. Sales presentations given by students. --- # MKT 165 — e-Business Course studies various aspects of e-Business. Content includes decisions such as product selection, distribution, pricing, shipping, warranty, insurance, legal issues, privacy and infrastructure of doing business on line. Students develop business plan for e-Commerce operation. --- # MKT 215 — Introduction to Advertising Course introduces the role of advertising as a function of integrated marketing communication, exploring advertising's relationship to consumer behavior, creative strategies, and media. Working in teams, students will gain practical experience creating advertising campaigns considering legal, ethical, and social responsibility. --- # MKT 230 — Consumer Behavior Course examines how consumer and organizational buying behavior guide marketing management decisions and the impact of cultural traditions, beliefs, values, norms, language and religion within racialized and ethnic groups on consumer decision making. Through exploration of social identity and the media landscape, students will learn to create authentic, reflective, in-culture and in-language messaging that impacts product perception and purchasing behavior. --- # MKT 236 — Marketing Research Course examines theory and skills necessary to design and analyze a market research project. Content focuses on the practical uses of marketing research including statistical analysis; interview and questionnaire design, data analysis; product and concept testing; prospecting and tracking advertising. --- # MKT 240 — Introduction to Public Relations Course introduces principles of public relations. Content includes practices, theories, ethics, issues, and problems, as well as integration of practical applications. --- # MKT 244 — Advanced Public Relations and Special Events Course presents advanced perspectives of Public Relations. Content includes applying techniques learned in Public Relations I; combining marketing fundamentals with PR principles to acquire sponsorship, organize and promote a special event, use the Internet, and handle crisis communication. Focus is on the expanded role of today’s PR professional, including various components of integrated marketing. --- # MKT 247 — Cases in Public Relations Management Course involves case study approach to understanding public relations management. Content includes examining how a variety of companies have dealt with public relations issues. --- # MKT 248 — Marketing Management Course involves case study and problem solving approach to making marketing decisions. Content focuses on all elements in the development of marketing strategy: marketing development; product planning; marketing channels; pricing, advertising, and promotion. --- # MKT 249 — Customer Relationship Management Course examines customer relationship management (CRM) Content includes the customer driven, market-based practices that enable a business to attract, satisfy and retain customers profitably. Focus is on developing programs that cultivate customer relationships, and brand and product loyalty. --- # MKT 251 — Practicum Marketing Course offers opportunity to earn credit in directed marketing experience within an approved business or industrial firm. Arrangements and credit given worked out in conjunction with the Program Chair. --- # MKT 253 — Crisis and Issue Management Course introduces crisis management from a public relations perspective. Content includes examination of the types of crises encountered; potential impact on the organization and its stakeholders; and strategies for prevention, management and recovery. --- # MKT 260 — Events Planning Course focuses on the skills necessary to design, implement, and manage spectacular special events, either as stand-alone or within the context of other meetings. Topics include the planning and marketing of special events from concept to conclusion, including catering and menu design, selecting distinctive venues and entertainment (e.g., celebrities and nationally recognized speakers such as former political leaders), and working with outside vendors to incorporate sound and special effects (lasers, pyrotechnics, etc.). --- # MKT 261 — Advanced Professional Selling Course concentrates on fine tuning existing selling skills. Content includes current selling strategies developed by today’s top sales trainers such as Zig Zigler and Tom Hopkins and others; extensive use of videotaping. --- # MKT 262 — Meeting and Convention Planning Course provides the basic tools to successfully plan and manage local, national, and international meetings and conferences. Course information assists the student in understanding the basic competencies tested in the ISES Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) and Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) examinations. --- # MKT 266 — Digital Marketing Course examines digital marketing management, the process of creating a clear vision and an actionable marketing strategy aligned with budget, channels, media plans, Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and Return in Investment (ROI). --- # MKT 270 — Integrated Marketing Communications Course studies effects of advertising on the consumer. Content includes advertising, sales promotion, direct marketing and public relations. Students use flow of communication to develop an integrated marketing program. --- # MKT 271 — Brand Marketing Course emphasizes importance of brand identity in the integrated marketing communications strategy. Content includes how to build a “valueadded” brand in today’s competitive market place; use of name, logo and corporate identity to create and market brand equity for a company. Students develop a brand building advertising plan incorporating traditional and new digital technologies. --- # MKT 275 — Social Media Marketing Course provides students with the direct skills and experiences needed to meet marketing objectives by leveraging social media properties. --- # MKT 290 — Topics In Marketing Course meets special interest needs of marketing student sand local business organizations. Special topics will be offered for variable credit from one to four semester credit hours. Course may be taken for credit up to four times on different topics. Fee varies. Prerequisite may vary by topic. --- # MLT 105 — Introduction to Health Care Issues Course introduces field of health care, with focus on hospital and laboratory organization. Content includes professional ethics, legal and regulatory issues, communication skills and OSHA requirements. --- # MLT 106 — Basic Skills in Medical Laboratory Technology Course introduces basic medical laboratory. Content includes units on laboratory equipment, computers, laboratory safety, metric system, blood collection requirements for laboratory testing and phlebotomy. --- # MLT 107 — Phlebotomy Course provides in-depth study of current phlebotomy techniques. Focus is on skills necessary to properly obtain blood specimens for laboratory testing. Content includes safety precautions, collection equipment, venipuncture and skin puncture techniques, and special collection procedures. --- # MLT 111 — Hematology Course stresses development of basic techniques and understanding of principles, procedures, and sources of error in hematology lab work. Combined lectures and laboratory sessions to teach basic techniques and to develop skills needed to work in hematology. Content includes the formed elements of blood, including erythrocyte, leukocyte and thrombocyte cell maturation; normal cell function, and basic concepts of methods used to detect normal and diseased blood states. --- # MLT 112 — Urinalysis and Body Fluids Course studies urine formation including function and diseases of the kidney. Lectures and laboratory sessions focus on detection of physical, chemical and microscopic properties of urine in normal and abnormal states. Content also includes discussion of miscellaneous fluid analysis, cerebrospinal fluid analysis, gastric analysis and fecal analysis. --- # MLT 113 — Immunohematology/Blood Bank Course introduces basic concepts in immunology and blood banking. Lectures and laboratory sessions focus on performing all routine and some special procedures currently practiced in blood bank departments. --- # MLT 115 — Coagulation Course includes classroom lecture and laboratory course in coagulation. Content includes pathways and mechanisms which make it possible for blood to clot or remain fluid. --- # MLT 117 — Immunology/Serology Course includes classroom lecture and laboratory course in immunology and serology. Content includes factors involved in host response to a specific challenge with a foreign antigen; focus of serology portion of course is on detection of disease and pregnancy based on antigen-antibody reactions, using a variety of immunologic methods. --- # MLT 204 — Phlebotomy Practicum Course consists of 120 contact hours (15 eight hour days) of supervised practice in phlebotomy at assigned clinical affiliation site. Practicum provides opportunity to observe and gain proficiency in skin punctures, venipuncture and special collection techniques. --- # MLT 210 — Clinical Practicum I Course includes five twenty-four hours-per-week practicum sessions to perform technical procedures at assigned clinical affiliation sites, in five major laboratory areas: Blood Bank, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Medical Microbiology and Serology - Coagulation- Urinalysis. Each area is self-contained module. Clinical affiliate determines sequence of modules on rotational schedule. All five modules must be completed, each separately graded. --- # MLT 215 — Clinical Chemistry Course combines classroom lecture and laboratory course. Content includes basic theories, techniques and sources of error in routine clinical chemistry procedures. Focus is on correlations between clinical picture and laboratory results. --- # MLT 220 — Clinical Practicum II Course includes five twenty-four hours-per-week practicum sessions to perform technical procedures at assigned clinical affiliation sites, in five major laboratory areas: Blood Bank, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Medical Microbiology and Serology - Coagulation- Urinalysis. Each area is self-contained module. Clinical affiliate determines sequence of modules on rotational schedule. All five modules must be completed, each separately graded. --- # MLT 221 — Clinical Practicum III Course includes five twenty-four hours-per-week practicum sessions to perform technical procedures at assigned clinical affiliation sites, in five major laboratory areas: Blood Bank, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Medical Microbiology and Serology - Coagulation- Urinalysis. Each area is self-contained module. Clinical affiliate determines sequence of modules on rotational schedule. All five modules must be completed, each separately graded. --- # MLT 225 — Medical Microbiology Course provides in-depth study of medical microbiology. Content includes mycology and parasitology, terminology and methods used to isolate and identify pathogens. --- # MLT 230 — Clinical Practicum IV Course includes five twenty-four hours-per-week practicum sessions to perform technical procedures at assigned clinical affiliation sites, in five major laboratory areas: Blood Bank, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Medical Microbiology and Serology - Coagulation- Urinalysis. Each area is self-contained module. Clinical affiliate determines sequence of modules on rotational schedule. All five modules must be completed, each separately graded. --- # MLT 231 — Clinical Practicum V Course includes five twenty-four hours-per-week practicum sessions to perform technical procedures at assigned clinical affiliation sites, in five major laboratory areas: Blood Bank, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Medical Microbiology and Serology - Coagulation- Urinalysis. Each area is self-contained module. Clinical affiliate determines sequence of modules on rotational schedule. All five modules must be completed, each separately graded. --- # MLT 235 — Applications In Laboratory Practice Course deals with presentation and utilization of basic mathematics concepts as applied in the medical laboratory. Focus is on laboratory quality control and governmental regulations. Review of all major areas also included. --- # MUS 104 — Fundamentals Of Music Course deals with basic elements of music. Focus is on note reading, ear training, rhythmic execution and functional piano playing. --- # MUS 105 — Instrumental Ensemble I Course teaches techniques of performing and is open to all students interested in continuing on their various instruments. Classes form according to instrumentation. Auditions required. --- # MUS 106 — Instrumental Ensemble II Course teaches techniques of performing and is open to all students interested in continuing on their various instruments. Classes form according to instrumentation. Auditions required. --- # MUS 107 — Class Piano I Course content includes fundamentals of reading, playing basic piano literature, ensemble playing, harmonization, improvisation and sight-reading. Intended for the student who has little or no previous piano study or music reading. Of particular value for the future music educator. --- # MUS 108 — Class Piano II Course continues development of skills learned in MUS 107 . Content includes increased focus on keyboard technique, providing different accompaniment styles to popular songs, use of pedal, and ensemble and solo literature. Of particular value for the future music educator. --- # MUS 109 — Instrumental Percussion Ensemble I Course concentrates on advanced percussion solo and ensemble music for students who have experience in beginning ensemble music or several years of high school band or orchestra performance. Of particular value for those who intend to major in music and need the knowledge of percussion. --- # MUS 110 — Instrumental Percussion Ensemble II Course concentrates on advanced percussion solo and ensemble music for students who have experience in beginning ensemble music or several years of high school band or orchestra performance. Of particular value for those who intend to major in music and need the knowledge of percussion. --- # MUS 111 — Choir I Course provides the study, rehearsal and performance of standard works of choral literature. Open to any student without audition. --- # MUS 112 — Choir II Course provides the study, rehearsal and performance of standard works of choral literature. Open to any student without audition. --- # MUS 115 — Jazz Combo I Course content includes participating in Jazz Combo Ensemble during rehearsal and performance modes; confronting new musical fundamentals and experimental skill problems, and finding new ways of solving them at moment of play. --- # MUS 116 — Jazz Combo II Course content includes participating in Jazz Combo Ensemble during rehearsal and performance modes; confronting new musical fundamentals and experimental skill problems, and finding new ways of solving them at moment of play. --- # MUS 117 — Jazz Band I Course offers comprehensive and practical study of jazz band idiom. Involves performance with the award-winning Oakton Jazz Band; sectional and ensemble discussion and scheduled rehearsal of various jazz band works, along with public performance. Student compositions encouraged. --- # MUS 118 — Jazz Band II Course offers comprehensive and practical study of jazz band idiom. Involves performance with the award-winning Oakton Jazz Band; sectional and ensemble discussion and scheduled rehearsal of various jazz band works, along with public performance. Student compositions encouraged. --- # MUS 119 — Aural Skills I Course deals with beginning aural skills. Content includes basic intervals, chords, scales, rhythms and meter signatures, correlated with areas of sight singing and keyboard harmony. Course must be taken in tandem with MUS 121 (Music Theory I). --- # MUS 120 — Aural Skills II Course continues development of aural skills. Content includes modes, inversion, syncopation and compound meters, correlated with areas of sight singing and keyboard harmony. Course must be taken in tandem with MUS 122 (Music Theory II). --- # MUS 121 — Music Theory I Course examines the principles of traditional harmony developed in the Baroque and Classical eras. Course must be taken in tandem with MUS 119 (Aural Skills I). --- # MUS 122 — Music Theory II Course continues MUS 121 . Content includes traditional harmony of Romanticism, four-part writing and altered chords. Focus is on skills development in writing, listening and analysis. Course must be taken in tandem with MUS 120 (Aural Skills II). --- # MUS 125 — Jazz Ensemble I Course presents overall view and structured study of various aspects of contemporary and jazz music. --- # MUS 126 — Jazz Ensemble II Course presents overall view and structured study of various aspects of contemporary and jazz music. --- # MUS 130 — Class Voice Course designed for the student who wishes to voice development and for the future music educator. --- # MUS 131 — Group Woodwind Instruments Course designed for the student who has no experience playing a woodwind instrument or who intends to be a music educator and needs playing knowledge of all the various instruments. --- # MUS 132 — Group Brass Instruments Course designed for the student who wants to play the brass instruments. Of particular value for the future music educator. --- # MUS 133 — Group String Instruments Course designed for student who want to play a string instrument. Of particular value for the student who intends to major in music and needs knowledge of string instruments. --- # MUS 134 — Class Percussion I Course deals with percussion studies to produce complete percussion solo and ensemble music. Intended for students who have no previous experience other than preparatory work in reading snare drum music. --- # MUS 135 — Class Percussion II Course deals with percussion studies to produce complete percussion solo and ensemble music. Intended for students who have no previous experience other than preparatory work in reading snare drum music. --- # MUS 138 — Class Guitar Course designed for students with or without knowledge of music to acquire skills of playing guitar. --- # MUS 141 — Brass Ensemble I Course studies advanced brass solo and ensemble music. Of value for those who intend to major in music and need the knowledge of brass instruments. --- # MUS 142 — Brass Ensemble II Course studies advanced brass solo and ensemble music. Of value for those who intend to major in music and need the knowledge of brass instruments. --- # MUS 143 — Woodwind Ensemble I Course studies advanced woodwind solo and ensemble music. Of value for those intending to major in music and need the knowledge of woodwind instruments. Intended for students with two years of private instruction on woodwind instruments, experience in beginning ensemble music or two years of high school band/orchestra/jazz ensemble. --- # MUS 144 — Woodwind Ensemble II Course studies advanced woodwind solo and ensemble music. Of value for those intending to major in music and need the knowledge of woodwind instruments. Intended for students with two years of private instruction on woodwind instruments, experience in beginning ensemble music or two years of high school band/orchestra/jazz ensemble. --- # MUS 145 — Introduction to Music of the U.S.A. Course introduces development of folk, popular and art music in the United States from colonial times to the present. Content includes survey of psalmody, concert life, European and African influences, and the social conditions that produced the first “popular” music, from ragtime to jazz. --- # MUS 150 — Applied Music: Voice I Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 151 — Applied Music: Conducting I Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 152 — Applied Music: Flute I Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 153 — Applied Music: Clarinet I Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 154 — Applied Music: Oboe I Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 155 — Applied Music: Bassoon I Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 156 — Applied Music: Trumpet I Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 157 — Applied Music: Trombone I Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 158 — Applied Music: French Horn I Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 159 — Applied Music: Saxophone I Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 160 — Applied Music: Violin I Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 161 — Applied Music: Viola I Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 162 — Applied Music: Cello I Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 163 — Applied Music: Contrabass I Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 164 — Applied Music: Percussion I Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 165 — Applied Music: Piano I Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 166 — Applied Music: Bass Guitar I Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 167 — Applied Music: Guitar I Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 168 — Applied Music: Tuba I Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 169 — Applied Music: Jazz Guitar I Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 170 — Applied Music: Voice II Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 171 — Applied Music: Conducting II Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 172 — Applied Music: Flute II Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 173 — Applied Music: Clarinet II Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 174 — Applied Music: Oboe II Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 175 — Applied Music: Bassoon II Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 176 — Applied Music: Trumpet II Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 177 — Applied Music: Trombone II Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 178 — Applied Music: French Horn II Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 179 — Applied Music: Saxophone II Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 180 — Applied Music: Violin II Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 181 — Applied Music: Viola II Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 182 — Applied Music: Cello II Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 183 — Applied Music: Contrabass II Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 184 — Applied Music: Percussion II Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 185 — Applied Music: Piano II Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 186 — Applied Music: Bass Guitar II Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 187 — Applied Music: Guitar II Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 188 — Applied Music: Tuba II Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 189 — Applied Music: Jazz Guitar II Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 205 — Instrumental Ensemble III Course teaches techniques of performing and is open to all students interested in continuing on their various instruments. Classes form according to instrumentation. Auditions required. --- # MUS 206 — Instrumental Ensemble IV Course teaches techniques of performing and is open to all students interested in continuing on their various instruments. Classes form according to instrumentation. Auditions required. --- # MUS 207 — Class Piano III Course offers continued development of skills learned in MUS 108 . Course content includes greater emphasis on keyboard harmony, jazz improvisation, and ensemble and solo literature. Of particular value for the future music educator. --- # MUS 208 — Class Piano IV Course continues development of skills learned in MUS 207 . Focus of course content is on advancing keyboard skills, modulation, ensemble playing and continuing study of advanced piano literature. Of particular value for the future music educator. --- # MUS 209 — Instrumental Percussion Ensemble III Course concentrates on advanced percussion solo and ensemble music for students who have experience in beginning ensemble music or several years of high school band or orchestra performance. Of particular value for those who intend to major in music and need the knowledge of percussion. --- # MUS 210 — Instrumental Percussion Ensemble IV Course concentrates on advanced percussion solo and ensemble music for students who have experience in beginning ensemble music or several years of high school band or orchestra performance. Of particular value for those who intend to major in music and need the knowledge of percussion. --- # MUS 211 — Choir III Course provides the study, rehearsal and performance of standard works of choral literature. Open to any student without audition. --- # MUS 212 — Choir IV Course provides the study, rehearsal and performance of standard works of choral literature. Open to any student without audition. --- # MUS 215 — Jazz Combo III Course content includes participating in Jazz Combo Ensemble during rehearsal and performance modes; confronting new musical fundamentals and experimental skill problems, and finding new ways of solving them at moment of play. --- # MUS 216 — Jazz Combo IV Course content includes participating in Jazz Combo Ensemble during rehearsal and performance modes; confronting new musical fundamentals and experimental skill problems, and finding new ways of solving them at moment of play. --- # MUS 217 — Jazz Band III Course offers comprehensive and practical study of jazz band idiom. Involves performance with the award-winning Oakton Jazz Band; sectional and ensemble discussion and scheduled rehearsal of various jazz band works, along with public performance. Student compositions encouraged. --- # MUS 218 — Jazz Band IV Course offers comprehensive and practical study of jazz band idiom. Involves performance with the award-winning Oakton Jazz Band; sectional and ensemble discussion and scheduled rehearsal of various jazz band works, along with public performance. Student compositions encouraged. --- # MUS 219 — Aural Skills III Course content includes all seventh chords, augmental sixth chords, Neapolitan sixth and complex meter signatures, correlated with areas of sight singing and keyboard harmony. Course must be taken in tandem with MUS 221 (Music Theory III). --- # MUS 220 — Aural Skills IV Course content includes ninth, eleventh, thirteenth chords, altered chords, mode mixture, atonality and mixed meters. Correlated are areas of sight singing and keyboard harmony. Course must be taken in tandem with MUS 222 (Music Theory IV). --- # MUS 221 — Music Theory III Course teaches harmony, counterpoint and analysis with focus on chromatic techniques of middle and late nineteenth century. Course must be taken in tandem with MUS 219 (Aural Skills III). --- # MUS 222 — Music Theory IV Course continues harmony, counterpoint and analysis with focus on twentieth century techniques. Content includes keyboard application of harmonic and contrapuntal techniques learned throughout theory sequence; playing of scales, arpeggios and chordal accompaniment patterns. Course must be taken in tandem with MUS 220 (Aural Skills IV). --- # MUS 225 — Jazz Ensemble III Course presents overall view and structured study of various aspects of contemporary and jazz music. --- # MUS 226 — Jazz Ensemble IV Course presents overall view and structured study of various aspects of contemporary and jazz music. --- # MUS 234 — Class Percussion III Course deals with percussion studies to produce complete percussion solo and ensemble music. Intended for students who have no previous experience other than preparatory work in reading snare drum music. --- # MUS 235 — Class Percussion IV Course deals with percussion studies to produce complete percussion solo and ensemble music. Intended for students who have no previous experience other than preparatory work in reading snare drum music. --- # MUS 236 — Music Literature and History Course examines development of music in the western world from its origins to the present. Content includes styles, literature and musical concepts in each of the commonly accepted music periods, with focus on hearing music of each style. --- # MUS 241 — Brass Ensemble III Course studies advanced brass solo and ensemble music. Of value for those who intend to major in music and need the knowledge of brass instruments. --- # MUS 242 — Brass Ensemble IV Course studies advanced brass solo and ensemble music. Of value for those who intend to major in music and need the knowledge of brass instruments. --- # MUS 243 — Woodwind Ensemble III Course studies advanced woodwind solo and ensemble music. Of value for those intending to major in music and need the knowledge of woodwind instruments. Intended for students with two years of private instruction on woodwind instruments, experience in beginning ensemble music or two years of high school band/orchestra/jazz ensemble. --- # MUS 244 — Woodwind Ensemble IV Course studies advanced woodwind solo and ensemble music. Of value for those intending to major in music and need the knowledge of woodwind instruments. Intended for students with two years of private instruction on woodwind instruments, experience in beginning ensemble music or two years of high school band/orchestra/jazz ensemble. --- # MUS 250 — Applied Music: Voice III Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 251 — Applied Music: Conducting III Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 252 — Applied Music: Flute III Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 253 — Applied Music: Clarinet III Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 254 — Applied Music: Oboe III Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 255 — Applied Music: Bassoon III Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 256 — Applied Music: Trumpet III Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 257 — Applied Music: Trombone III Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 258 — Applied Music: French Horn III Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 259 — Applied Music: Saxophone III Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 260 — Applied Music: Violin III Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 261 — Applied Music: Viola III Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 262 — Applied Music: Cello III Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 263 — Applied Music: Contrabass III Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 264 — Applied Music: Percussion III Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 265 — Applied Music: Piano III Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 266 — Applied Music: Bass Guitar III Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 267 — Applied Music: Guitar III Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 268 — Applied Music: Tuba III Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 269 — Applied Music: Jazz Guitar III Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 270 — Applied Music: Voice IV Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 271 — Applied Music: Conducting IV Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 272 — Applied Music: Flute IV Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 273 — Applied Music: Clarinet IV Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 274 — Applied Music Oboe IV Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 275 — Applied Music: Bassoon IV Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 276 — Applied Music: Trumpet IV Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 277 — Applied Music: Trombone IV Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 278 — Applied Music: French Horn IV Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 279 — Applied Music: Saxophone IV Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 280 — Applied Music: Violin IV Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 281 — Applied Music: Viola IV Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 282 — Applied Music: Cello IV Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 283 — Applied Music: Contrabass IV Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 284 — Applied Music: Percussion IV Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 285 — Applied Music: Piano IV Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 286 — Applied Music: Bass Guitar IV Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 287 — Applied Music: Guitar IV Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 288 — Applied Music: Tuba IV Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # MUS 289 — Applied Music: Jazz Guitar IV Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments. Courses include: Voice 150, 170, 250, 270; Conducting 151, 171, 251, 271; Flute 152, 172, 252,272; Clarinet 153, 173, 253, 273; Oboe 154, 174, 254,… --- # NUR 055 — Pre-Nursing Course introduces the profession of nursing and provides the rationale for the relationship of basic science and nursing. Content focus is on improving basic academic skills with emphasis on reading and communication in nursing, as well as time management, stress management, and study skills, Part of three tandem courses required for continuing into the Associate Degree Nursing program. --- # NUR 103 — Nursing Concepts 1A Course introduces the student to professional nursing practice and health promotion that recognizes patient preferences, culture and values. The course helps students to develop concepts of nursing care. The nursing process and role of the registered nurse are emphasized as students assist patients to maintain and promote health. Students will develop therapeutic communication, perform health and physical assessments, and demonstrate basic nursing skills. Students will examine evidence based practice (EBP) nursing standards with a focus on safety. Nursing skills are taught in the nursing lab… --- # NUR 104 — Nursing Concepts 1B Course allows students to apply concepts of professional nursing practice and health promotion. The nursing process is emphasized as students assist patients with alterations in basic human needs and adaptation to acute and chronic health conditions. The course focuses on applying the nursing process with respect to patient preference, values and needs. Students will implement therapeutic communication, assessment techniques, and the application of intermediate nursing skills. Principles of Evidence Based Practice (EBP) will be presented in relation to safe nursing care. Nursing skills are ta… --- # NUR 109 — Nursing Concepts 2A: Maternal-Child Course focuses on care of the patient from conception through adolescence. The nursing process will be utilized and adapted in implementing and coordinating patient centered care, and critical thinking. Students will experience being a member of the healthcare team, develop effective communication skills, utilize technology and incorporate care that promotes patient safety. Principles of evidence-based practice (EBP) will be explored and applied to patient care. Nursing skills are taught in the Nursing Lab, the college's Simulation Hospital, and implemented in health care facilities. --- # NUR 110 — Nursing Concepts 2B: Chronic Illness Course focuses on care of the patients with chronic illness. The nursing process will be utilized and adapted in implementing and coordinating patient centered care, and critical thinking. Students will experience being a member of the healthcare team, develop effective communication skills, utilize technology and incorporate care that promotes patient safety. Principles of evidence-based practice (EBP) will be explored and applied to patient care. Nursing skills are taught in the Nursing Lab, the college's Simulation Hospital, and implemented in health care facilities. --- # NUR 111 — Nursing Pharmacology 1 Course introduces the concepts of pharmacotherapeutics in nursing practice. Students will learn principles of pharmacology, how to convert units and safely calculate dosages. Characteristics of medications/classifications applicable to NUR 104 will be evaluated. Medication administration nursing responsibilities including safety, monitoring and teaching are emphasized. --- # NUR 112 — Nursing Pharmacology 2 Course introduces the concepts of pharmacotherapeutics across the lifespan. Students will learn principles of pharmacology from conception to birth, specific to the pediatric populations, and related to the geriatric population with a focus on chronic conditions. Characteristics of medications/classifications applicable to NUR 109 and NUR 110 will be evaluated. Medication administration nursing responsibilities including safety, monitoring and teaching are emphasized. --- # NUR 151 — LPN Option Course emphasizes the role of the LPN. This course incorporates and builds on previous nursing courses for the acquisition and application of geriatric/mental health nursing theory necessary for safe, patient-centered nursing care while integrating legal and ethical responsibilities of the Practical Nurse. This course must be completed by the student in the program with the intent to meet eligibility requirements to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurse. Nursing skills are taught in the nursing lab and the college’s Simulation Hospital, and implemented in health… --- # NUR 153 — Introduction to Registered Nursing for the Licensed Practical Nurse Course assists the LPN in understanding the comprehensive role of the registered nurse as specified by the philosophy and curriculum of the Oakton College Associate Degree Nursing Program. Content provides learning experiences to evaluate and enhance the LPN’s knowledge of nursing concepts and performance of nursing skills. Clinical experience provides opportunities to demonstrate theoretical knowledge in selected areas. --- # NUR 213 — Perioperative Nursing This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to, and experiential learning opportunity in, perioperative nursing. Students will be exposed to the knowledge and skills required to provide safe, patient-centered care in the operating environment. Clinical component allows students to work in multidisciplinary teams in the care of the perioperative patient. Students will focus on strategies that foster communication and quality patient care. --- # NUR 214 — Nursing Pharmacology 3 Course introduces the concepts of pharmacotherapeutics in acute and critical care medical-surgical nursing. Students will learn principles of pharmacology related to critical care, acute care, and management of health alterations. Characteristics of medications/classifications applicable to NUR 215 will be evaluated. Medication administration nursing responsibilities including safety, monitoring and teaching are emphasized. --- # NUR 215 — Nursing Concepts 3 Course focuses on care of the adult patient in the acute and critical care settings. Content includes utilizing the nursing process related to the role of the registered nurse in integrating and coordinating patient centered care. Students will experience being a member of the healthcare team, evaluate communication skills, utilize technology and incorporate care that promotes safety. Evidence based practice (EBP) will be examined and applied to patient care. Nursing skills are taught in the nursing lab, the college’s Simulation Hospital, and implemented in health care facilities. --- # NUR 216 — Nursing Concepts 4A Course allows the student to practice the concepts of patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication across the health care continuum. The focus is on the coordination and synthesis of patient care in both the community and behavioral health setting. The student will apply principles of pharmacology specific to these patient populations. The student will refine and strengthen nursing judgment utilizing evidence-based practice (EBP) in an interdisciplinary setting. Learning will take place in a variety of health care settings and the college’s Simulation Hospital. --- # NUR 217 — Nursing Concepts 4B Course allows the student to practice the concepts of patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication across the health care continuum. The focus is on the coordination, management and delegation of patient care. The student will refine and strengthen nursing judgment utilizing evidence-based practice (EBP) in an interdisciplinary setting. Students will be introduced to management concepts. Quality Improvement and trends in nursing practice will be explored. Learning will take place in a variety of health care settings and the college’s Simulation Hospital. --- # PAR 101 — Introduction to Paralegal Studies Course covers the functions of law; courts and lawyers in modern society; the origin, training and role of the paralegal; professional responsibilities of the lawyer; fields and specializations within the practice of law; and legal research and writing based upon a review of the sources and works of law. --- # PAR 110 — Legal Research I Course orients students to law library and various legal publications, treatises and other legal writings encountered in day-to-day practice of law. Content emphasizes developing student capability to analyze, interpret, and communicate facts, ideas and law through comprehension of legal research techniques. --- # PAR 113 — Litigation Course covers the role of the paralegal in litigation. Content includes an analysis of civil procedure and instruction in preparation of documents used in lawsuits, covering pre- and post-trial matters, evidentiary problems, and assistance during trials. --- # PAR 115 — Law of Family Relations Course covers the role of the paralegal in family law. Content includes an examination of domestic relations law with emphasis on marriage, divorce, annulment, separation agreements, adoption, and other legal matters involving the family. --- # PAR 123 — Real Property Law Course provides historical study of common law estates and interests and statutes. Content emphasizes the role of and relationship between the attorney and the paralegal in preparing the more common types of real property transactions and conveyances such as deeds, contracts and leases; drafting problems involving these various instruments; special research projects related to the subject matter; and a study of the system of recording and search of public documents. --- # PAR 210 — Legal Research II Course provides exposure to and training in the use of the computer to perform legal research. Content emphasizes Westlaw, LEXIS and Internet research, and introduces the latest forms of computer-assisted legal research. --- # PAR 211 — Corporate and Securities Law Course covers topics such as incorporation, corporate recordkeeping, and compliance with administrative regulations. Also covered are statutes, rules, forms, and releases pertaining to the principal acts administered by the Securities and Exchange Commission. --- # PAR 212 — Probate Course covers the role of the paralegal in probate matters. Topics include the principles, history, and sources of probate law; probate court forms and tax returns; and gathering information and preparing documents for the paralegal's supervising attorney. --- # PAR 215 — Tort and Insurance Law Course covers the role of the paralegal in tort and insurance law. Topics include basic tort and insurance principles, insurance claim procedures, and pleading forms used in litigation of various actions. --- # PAR 216 — Estate Planning Course covers the role of the paralegal in estate planning. Topics include common forms of wills and trusts; legal principles applicable to wills and trusts; and drafting of documents by the paralegal for the supervising attorney. --- # PAR 218 — Contract Law Course covers the principles, history, and sources of contract law; elements of a valid, enforceable contract; and contract drafting. Topics include Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code regarding the sale of goods, and the role of the paralegal in contract law. --- # PAR 219 — Environmental Law Course covers American environmental law. Topics include the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, the Endangered Species Act, wetlands, asbestos, and environmental racism. Emphasis is on the role of the paralegal in environmental law issues. Ethical issues dealing with environmental law are also discussed. --- # PAR 220 — Administrative and Social Security Law Course develops skills and competencies needed to recognize legal problems and comply with the procedures relating to various government agencies. Content includes federal housing and landlord-tenant law; mental and civil commitments; welfare laws; labor law; social security law; consumer protection law; and the paralegal's role in community law. --- # PAR 222 — Law Office Management Course covers law office management, relying on the system analysis approach to examine design, methods, and processes necessary for integrating the paralegal into the hierarchy of the organization of a law office. Emphasis is on defining functions of the lawyer, paralegal, and legal secretary. --- # PAR 225 — Bankruptcy Law Course covers the principles, history, and sources of bankruptcy law in the United States, as well as the law relating to Chapters 7, 9, 11, 12, and 13 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. Content includes instruction in the drafting of the schedules needed for Chapter 7, 9, 11, 12, and 13 filings. Course examines the jurisdiction of the federal bankruptcy courts and the role of the paralegal in bankruptcy law. --- # PAR 227 — Intellectual Property Course covers an historical study of the development of intellectual property law in the United States. Content includes the role of the paralegal in preparing applications for patent, copyright, and trademark protections with federal and state governments. Course provides an overview of the role of the paralegal in preparing for litigation involving intellectual property law issues, and reviews ethical issues that arise in the intellectual property arena. --- # PAR 230 — Commercial Real Estate Law Course covers American commercial real estate law. Topics include the anatomy of a commercial real estate transaction; the role of a paralegal in a commercial real estate transaction; the importance of title searches and surveys; and the role of leases, easements, and licenses. Also covered are the process utilized to obtain commercial real estate mortgages; the role of a paralegal in preparing for a commercial real estate closing; and ethical issues dealing with commercial real estate. --- # PAR 250 — Practicum Course provides supervised experience in a legal setting to enhance students' technical paralegal skills. Also included is a one-hour weekly seminar devoted to paralegal issues. --- # PAR 290 — Topics in Paralegal Studies Course covers selected problems or topics in paralegal studies. Content and instructional methodology will vary semester to semester. A syllabus or course outline containing additional information will be available with preregistration materials each time that the course is offered. Course may be taken for credit up to four times on different topics. Fee varies. Prerequisite may vary by topic. --- # PED 101 — First Aid Course investigates accident prevention and procedures to be followed in cases of accident or sudden illness. Content includes accident scenes in the home, school and community. Standard American Red Cross Certificate awarded upon successful completion of course. --- # PED 102 — Living With Health Course presents overview of healthy living. Content includes application of scientific health facts and principles of effective living. Online course. --- # PED 109 — Volleyball I Course provides instruction in fundamentals of volleyball. Content focus is on skills, rules of the game, skill drills, and game playing. --- # PED 110 — Volleyball II Course continues development of volleyball skills and knowledge of the game. Content focus is on intermediate skills, team strategies and offensive and defensive play. --- # PED 112 — Soccer I Course provides instruction in fundamentals of soccer. Content focus is on skills, rules of the game, skill drills and game playing. --- # PED 114 — Soccer II Course continues development of soccer skills and knowledge of the game. Content focus is on intermediate skills, team strategies and offensive and defensive play. --- # PED 121 — Basketball Course gives instruction in fundamentals of basketball. Content includes skills, rules, and strategy of basketball. --- # PED 122 — Baseball I This activity course gives instruction in the fundamental skills, rules, and strategy of the game. Game playing is emphasized. --- # PED 124 — Baseball II This activity course gives advanced instruction in the skills, rules, and strategy of the game. Game playing is emphasized. --- # PED 128 — Yoga I Class introduces yoga postures with fitness movements. Content focus is on techniques of relaxation and breathing in order to increase flexibility, strength, range of motion and improve balance. --- # PED 129 — Yoga II Class continues to explore a variety of yoga postures with fitness movements. Content focus is on techniques of relaxation and breathing in order to increase flexibility, strength, range of motion and improve balance. --- # PED 130 — Conditioning I Course is designed to shape, strengthen and tone the major muscle groups for total body fitness or sport-specific skills. A variety of exercises and equipment will be used. --- # PED 131 — Physical Fitness I Course aids in development of total physical fitness. Content includes use of weight machines and aerobic exercise equipment to develop strength, improve muscle tone, flexibility, and aerobic endurance. Enrollment in only one of the following courses within the same semester: PED 131 , PED 132 , PED 141 , or PED 190 . --- # PED 132 — Weight Training Course introduces basic skills of lifting weights for the purpose of physical development. Content includes basic lifts, with focus on constructing individual weight program to develop strength, endurance, and flexibility and muscle tone. Enrollment in only one of the following courses within the same semester: PED 131 , PED 132 , PED 141 , or PED 190 . --- # PED 141 — Physical Fitness II Course continues to develop physical fitness. Content includes weight machines and aerobic exercise equipment to increase strength, and improve muscle tone, flexibility, and aerobic endurance. Enrollment in only one of the following courses within the same semester: PED 131 , PED 132 , PED 141 , or PED 190 . --- # PED 160 — Conditioning II Course further shapes, strengthens and tones major muscle groups for total body fitness or sport-specific skills. A variety of exercises and equipment will be used. --- # PED 185 — Golf Course combines instruction and practice for skill development. Content includes rules, etiquette and information about purchase and care of equipment, and fundamental skills of playing golf. --- # PED 190 — Fitness Center Course develops fitness through proper exercise. Content includes various types of equipment to exercise every major muscle group, while heart rate is maintained at exercise level. Enrollment in only one of the following courses within same semester: PED 131 , PED 132 , PED 141 , or PED 190 . --- # PED 191 — Prevention And Treatment Of Athletic Injuries Course explores prevention, recognition, and treatment of common athletic injuries. Content includes supportive taping and wrapping, duties and responsibility of the athletic trainer, budgeting and ordering supplies, and operation of the training facility. --- # PED 230 — Coaching Certification in Illinois Course focuses on coaching principles, sports first aid, and Illinois High School Association (IHSA) by laws. Upon successful completion, students will be eligible to take the test to receive certification from the American Sport Education Program (ASEP) allowing them to coach in Illinois schools. --- # PHL 105 — Logic Course studies principles of correct reasoning. Topics include analyzing structure of arguments, evaluating both inductive and deductive arguments, and recognizing common errors in reasoning. Focus is on providing tools to critically evaluate persuasive language encountered in everyday life, in mass media, and in academic texts. --- # PHL 106 — Ethics Course studies meaning, value, and moral responsibility in human life. Topics include examination of at least four conflicting theories about what constitutes moral conduct and social justice; application of these theories to individual moral dilemmas and to contemporary social issues such as world hunger or the environmental crisis. --- # PHL 107 — Business Ethics Course investigates moral issues, which arise in the conduct of business, marketing and advertising. Of value for business students and consumers. Topics include corporate responsibility and social justice, conflicts of interest, environmental issues, problems of discrimination, and the rights of employees and consumers. --- # PHL 110 — Introduction to the Study of Religion Course introduces students to the academic study of religion and examines the impacts and relevance of religion in diverse global societies and settings today. Introduces current and formative theoretical approaches and analytical tools from the interdisciplinary field of Religious Studies. Topics include various prominent theories of religion, religious rituals and practices, religious myths and narratives, religion in relation to other social formations, and religious approaches to human problems. --- # PHL 130 — Religious Diversity in America Course introduces history and current patterns of religious diversity in the United States by surveying a broad range of religious traditions and communities. Focus is on analysis of intersections of religion, race, and ethnicity in the United States through case studies of broad ethnic groups, including: African Americans, Asian Americans, Latino/a Americans, and Native Americans. Topics include First Amendment rights and religious freedom, religion and politics in the U.S., American ‘civil religion’, new religious movements, immigrant and transnational religious movements. --- # PHL 160 — Social and Political Philosophy Course studies questions at the core of social and political thought in ancient, modern, and contemporary philosophy. Content includes philosophical views of justice, freedom, and power through a study of the work of key figures such as Confucius, Xunzi, Plato, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Wollstonecraft, Marx, Mill, Beauvoir, Gandhi, King, Fanon, Arendt, Nkrumah, Foucault, Davis, and Mills. Course may also focus on contemporary social and political issues involving topics such as economic inequality, civil rights, animal rights, immigration, and climate change. --- # PHL 170 — Introduction To Philosophy Of Science Course provides a philosophical analysis of fundamental concepts in science. Focus is on the scientific method, the nature of scientific claims, inductive generalization, statistical probability and the history and development of science. --- # PHL 180 — Medical Ethics Course uses ethical theories to investigate moral problems in medicine and health care delivery. Of value to both health care professionals and humanities students. Topics include patients’ rights, professional obligations of physicians and nurses, euthanasia, genetics and reproduction, experimentation on human subjects, and the right to health care. --- # PHL 204 — Environmental Ethics Course studies meaning, value, and moral responsibility in relationshio to the environment. Topics include examination of at least four conflicting theories about what constitutes an adequate environmental ethic, and the application of these theories to environmental issues such as climate change, environmental racism, and wilderness preservation. --- # PHL 205 — World Religions Course uses global perspective to introduce philosophies, traditions, and histories of major world religions. Topics include at least six of the following religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Confucianism, Daoism, and Shinto, the indigenous religions of North America, Africa, or pre-Christian Europe. --- # PHL 215 — Asian Philosophy Course introduces selected philosophical themes from historical and contemporary sources based in one or more of the following broad traditions: Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Islamic, Jewish, Southeast Asian. --- # PHL 230 — Ancient and Medieval Philosophy Course gives historical overview of philosophical inquiry from pre-Socratic philosophers, through classic works of Plato and Aristotle, and on to works of medieval philosophers such as Avicenna, Averroes, Maimonides, and Aquinas. --- # PHL 231 — Modern and Contemporary Philosophy Course examines last 350 years of Western philosophy. Topics include works of at least five major philosophers such as Hume, Kant, Hegel, Marx, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, James, Sartre, Rawls, Foucault, De Beauvoir, and Habermas. Content includes philosophical ideas about the nature of reality, knowledge, morality, and social justice. --- # PHL 240 — Philosophy of Religion Course critically examines various aspects of religious experience and related theological concepts and theories. Topics include relationship between myth and religion; structure and meaning of worship; arguments for and against God’s existence, and relevance of modern science to religious belief. --- # PHL 245 — Foundational Religious Texts Course studies one or more of foundational documents of world’s major religions, from humanistic viewpoint. Documents studies may include the Hebrew Bible, New Testament, Qur’an (Koran), or the Vedas. Course can be repeated once. --- # PHL 290 — Topics in Philosophy Course explores selected topics in philosophy. Topics included vary, with focus on a single philosopher, group of philosophers, or particular philosophical problem. Course may be taken for credit up to four times on different topics. Fee varies. Prerequisite may vary by topic. --- # PHT 125 — Pharmacy Technician Course provides knowledge and skills needed to become a pharmacy technician. Content includes introduction to pharmacy practice settings; focus is on drug classes, basic physiology, drug interactions, pharmacy calculations, and daily pharmacy operation. Course is geared towards a range of students, from having no prior pharmacy experience to healthcare professionals interested in strengthening current skills. --- # PHT 251 — Clinical Practicum Course consists of 250 contact hours at an assigned practicum site. Course provides an opportunity to observe and gain proficiency in pharmacy technician duties at a pharmacy setting. --- # PHY 101 — Applied Physics Course introduces physics. Content includes mechanical systems, electrical systems, thermal systems, fluid mechanics, and electromagnetic waves. Intended for students in technical programs. --- # PHY 131 — College Physics I Course introduces physics. Algebra and trigonometry are used throughout the course. Content includes kinematics, Newton’s laws of motion, energy, momentum, gravity, rotational dynamics, simple harmonic motion, fluid mechanics, and heat. Intended for liberal arts, life science and health science students. --- # PHY 132 — College Physics II Course continues PHY 131 . Content includes sound, mechanical waves, electrostatic forces, capacitance, electric current, voltage, resistance, magnetism, Faraday’s law, electrical instruments and electrical safety; light, geometric and physical optics, and optical instruments. --- # PHY 140 — Fundamentals of Nanotechnology I Course introduces nanoscience and nanotechnology, incorporating topics in physics, chemistry and biology at the nanoscale. These include forces, fluidics, atoms and molecules, nanoscale structures and biological function at the nanoscale. Practical nanotechnology applications of pharmaceutical biotechnology and drug delivery will be highlighted that are relevant to local industry. Hands-on laboratory activities make use of dip-pen nanolithography, atomic force microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, scanning electron microscopy and nanoparticle characterization. --- # PHY 141 — Fundamentals of Nanotechnology II Course continues discussion of topics covered in PHY 140 at greater depth, including nanophysics and nanobiology, such as forces, fluidics, the wave nature of light, photonics, atomic and molecular bonds, nanoscale structures, quantum mechanics and conductivity. Locally pertinent nanotechnology applications such as development and delivery of small molecules, nanoparticles and biologics for theradiagnostic uses will be examined. Hands-on laboratory activities make use of dip-pen nanolithography, atomic force microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, nanoparticle characterization, scanning electron… --- # PHY 142 — Nanotechnology Projects Course uses project-based learning and team-building techniques to study topics in electronics, photonics, thin films, biotechnology, and procedures for troubleshooting instrumentation. Instrumentation and techniques include, atomic force microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, nanoparticle characterization, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray analysis, ultraviolet-visible and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, basic photonics, photolithography, profilometry, and ellipsometry. --- # PHY 143 — Nanotechnology Internship Course consists of direct work experience in a nanotechnology-related environment at an approved business or industrial firm applying knowledge and skills learned to daily assigned responsibilities. The student will meet with a nanotechnology instructor who will evaluate their on-the-job technical skills. Arrangements for the work experience will be worked out in conjunction with the nanotechnology coordinator. In addition, the student will discuss work-related situations with the instructor. --- # PHY 221 — General Physics I Course presents fundamental elements of physics with quantitative methods utilizing vectors, and differential and integral calculus. Content includes kinematics and dynamics, conservation of energy and momentum, angular momentum, elastic properties of matter, simple harmonic motion, resonance, kinetic theory of gasses, and thermodynamics. Intended for engineering and physical science students. --- # PHY 222 — General Physics II Course continues PHY 221 . Content includes quantitative methods utilizing differential and integral calculus; mechanical waves and sound, charge, electric field and potential, Gauss’s Law, Ampere’s Law, Faraday’s Law, magnetic properties of matter, inductance, capacitance, electromagnetic radiation, geometrical optics, and physical optics. --- # PHY 223 — Modern Physics Course continues PHY 222 . Content includes special relativity, classic experiments leading to the development of quantum mechanics, wave-particle duality, wave motion and wave packets, the uncertainty principle, the Bohr model of hydrogen, Schrödinger equation, infinite and finite square wells, quantum harmonic oscillator, tunneling, angular momentum and the hydrogen atom, atomic structure, and basic nuclear physics. --- # PHY 230 — Optics Course is designed to introduce students to the mathematics and applications of physical optics. Topics include the mathematics of waves, electromagnetic waves, photons, various ways that light interacts with matter, the principle of superposition, basic geometric optics, polarization, diffraction, interference and Fourier optics. --- # PHY 290 — Topics in Physics Course is designed to meet the special interest needs of physics students. Topics will be offered for variable credit from one to four semester credit hours. Course may be taken for credit up to four times on different topics. Fee Varies. Prerequisite may vary by topic. --- # POL 101 — Beginning Polish I Course develops basic language skills, within the context of the Polish culture. Content includes pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening comprehension and oral and written communication. No prior study of the language presumed. Recommended that experienced students discuss proper placement with instructor. --- # POL 102 — Beginning Polish II Course continues to develop the basic skills introduced in POL 101 . Content includes pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening comprehension and oral and written communication within the context of the Polish culture. --- # POL 105 — Conversational Polish Course provides conversational practice in Polish to develop oral facility. Content includes specially designed exercises in pronunciation, vocabulary development, oral presentations, and class discussion of life in Poland. --- # POL 201 — Intermediate Polish I Course continues development of basic skills. Content includes general review and expansion of beginning grammar, along with conversation, vocabulary development, readings and writing exercises with focus on life in modern Poland. --- # POL 202 — Intermediate Polish II Course continues POL 201. Content includes expanding knowledge of Polish grammar and culture through practice in reading, writing and speaking the language. --- # PSC 101 — American Government Course presents philosophical principles, governmental machinery and political processes of the federal government. Content includes political culture, the Constitution, civil liberties and civil rights, government institutions, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, and public policy decision-making. --- # PSC 103 — Introduction to Political Science Course examines the primary fields within political science. Content includes political philosophy; empirical political theory; American politics; comparative politics; international relations; research techniques; general concepts used in the study of politics, such as socialization, groups, etc. --- # PSC 111 — Political Parties and American Politics Course examines political parties in the United States. Content includes the historical development, and modern status, the role political parties play in the American political process. --- # PSC 201 — Comparative Government Course presents functional aspects and governmental structures of a variety of political systems. Content includes totalitarian, democratic, and mixed forms of government as seen against a backdrop of current issues of world politics. --- # PSC 202 — International Relations Course provides theoretical foundation, historical background, and conceptual framework for understanding contemporary international relations. Content includes international relations theory; evolution of the modern international political system; power, diplomacy and foreign policy; war and peace; international law and organizations; international political economy and globalization. Case studies used extensively to exemplify the problems and potential solutions of contemporary international politics. --- # PSC 204 — International Terrorism Course examines basic characteristics, underlying causes and dynamics of contemporary international terrorism in an historical and international relations context. Content includes developing an analytical framework for understanding terrorist groups, motivations, tactics, strategies, and targets, as well as international counterterrorism efforts. --- # PSC 209 — United States Foreign Policy Course examines contemporary American foreign policy making and conduct within historical and international political context. Content includes an analysis of U.S. foreign policy institutions, actors, traditions, and choices. Historical case studies and current international issues used to exemplify underlying principles and values of U.S. foreign policy. --- # PSC 216 — Non-Western Comparative Government Course surveys the political, social and economic history of selected non-western cultures since 1945. Content includes the study of at least four cultures, drawn from Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America. --- # PSC 250 — International Security: War and Peace Course examines the causes and consequences of wars as well as strategies for peace in world politics. A variety of topics such as the nature and origins of war and peace, terrorism, ethnic and religious conflicts, intervention, globalization, and arms proliferation will be analyzed from a theoretical and historical perspective. Current world events relating to these topics will be discussed. --- # PSC 290 — Topics in Political Science Course explores major political issues and/or aspects of political life that are related to and grow out of the political science courses taught at the College. Course has a different focus and/or scope than the courses currently offered in the department and may be taken for credit up to four times on different topics. Fee Varies. Prerequisite may vary by topic. --- # PSY 101 — Introduction to Psychology Course introduces the study of mental processes and behavior, with emphasis on the scientific nature of contemporary psychological investigation. Topics may include the biology of behavior, sensation and perception, learning, memory, cognition, motivation, emotion, life-span development of behavior, personality, abnormal behavior and its therapies, social behavior and individual differences. --- # PSY 107 — Applied Psychology: The Psychology of Personal Growth Course increases awareness of values, emotions, and other motivational factors that affect an individual’s growth. Content includes learning theory, personal behavior, human relationships, personal growth in a culturally diverse society; opportunity for group experience to examine similarities and differences between self and others in diverse society. --- # PSY 110 — Multicultural Psychology Course is designed for students to explore multiculturalism from a psychological perspective. Focus is on the ways in which culture has shaped understanding of psychological theory, research and practice. Cultural variations in psychological functioning will be studied with regard to motivation, emotion, perception, development and mental process. These multicultural perspectives also shape values, norms, and worldview. Topics include cultural oppression and group subjugation, along with methods aimed at equity and equality. --- # PSY 112 — Health Psychology Course explores the psychological influences on people’s ability to achieve wellness as well as the psychological factors that contribute to illness and disease. The course examines topics in light of contemporary research and theory on the interactions between biological health, behavior, and cognitive processes. Biopsychosocial factors related to interventions that help people stay healthy and/or recover from illness are also explored. Attention is devoted to the impact of positive lifestyle change on wellness to achieve an optimum state of health. --- # PSY 120 — Human Development Course introduces the study of human development. Content includes neurobiological, physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of humans from conception through childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age including end of life issues. Emphasizes normal developmental stages and patterns of adjustment to differing life-time demands. The theories and principles of human development are examined in light of contemporary research. --- # PSY 122 — Human Sexuality Course explores, from an interdisciplinary perspective, biological, psychological and sociocultural aspects of human sexuality. Content includes sexual identity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and effects of genetic, cultural and environmental influences on human relationships and behavior. --- # PSY 125 — Psychology of Diversity and Oppression Course examines the role that diversity and oppression play in our lives, in our communities and in society at large. Diversity issues in relation to culture, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, language background, sexuality, gender and disability will be addressed. The course will examine prejudices, personal biases, and stereotypes, and is designed to promote advocacy and the creation of a just society. --- # PSY 130 — Introduction to Human Services Course introduces field of human services and human services theory. Content includes human problems in aging, child abuse, drug abuse, delinquency, mental retardation, criminal behavior, health, poverty, education and employment, and the organizations and agencies designed to alleviate such problems. Review of several intervention strategies also included. --- # PSY 140 — Child Psychology Course examines the development of the child from birth through adolescence. Content includes theory and research on the biological, physical, social and cognitive development of the human child from conception through adolescence. Topics may include genetic factors, prenatal development, sensory and perceptual changes, motor system development, language acquisition, social learning, cultural influences and aspects of abnormal development. --- # PSY 201 — Educational Psychology Course focuses on application of psychological principles to educational practice. Content includes exploration of children’s and adolescent’s cognitive, socio-emotional, and linguistic development, learning processes, and motivation. Students will examine learner-centered instruction, culturally responsive teaching, and assessment strategies that acknowledge learner differences and student diversity within an affirming and equitable environment. A 10-hour directed observation in a K-12 school setting is required. Credit toward graduation cannot be received for both PSY 201 and EDN 201 . --- # PSY 202 — Social Psychology Course focuses on scientific study of individual behavior as affected by presence of others. Content includes interpersonal attraction, aggression, prejudice, attributions, persuasion, attitudes, social influence, norms, and conformity. --- # PSY 203 — Psychology of Abnormal Behavior Course explores how biological, psychosocial and sociocultural influences on an individual produce and maintain various psychological disorders. Content includes preventive measures and therapeutic strategies; dysfunction assessment, categorization of abnormal behavior and research methodology. --- # PSY 204 — Adolescent Psychology Course introduces the development of adolescents, with emphasis on physical and physiological changes and social and cognitive development. Topics may include: the role of play; sociocultural influences; stresses associated with adolescence; changing relationships with family, friends and the opposite sex; identity development; sexuality; drug use; suicide; and delinquency. --- # PSY 205 — Adult Psychology Course introduces the changes that occur from early adulthood through old age. Topics may include: career choice and development; relationship, marriage and family formations; theories of adult personality development; mid- and late-life transitions; aging; and dying, death and bereavement. --- # PSY 206 — Theories of Personality Course explores how various theories (such as psychodynamics, humanistic-existential, trait, behavioral, dispositional and social-cognitive) address fundamental questions about personality – its origins, development and influence on thoughts, feelings and actions. Course examines the historical contexts, research methods, and applications of personality theories in various settings, including clinical practice and everyday life. Students will learn to apply diverse theories of personality to better understand themselves and others. Personality theories and their underlying principles are anal… --- # PSY 207 — Psychology of Women and Gender Course provides an overview of research and theory of women and gender in psychology. This course centers on feminist and psychological theories and research related to gender socialization and its relationship to human development, work experiences, sexuality, and health. Course explores corrections to the longstanding influence of male gender bias in psychological theory and research. Themes related to women's experiences, marginalized gender identities, and intersections with race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and sexual orientation will be explored. --- # PSY 208 — Biopsychology Course focuses in how the brain mediates behavior, emotion and cognition. It includes the study of sensory systems, neural development, emotion, learning, memory, consciousness, reproduction, and neurological and psychological disorders. --- # PSY 221 — Industrial and Organizational Psychology Course studies application of psychological methods, principles, theory and empirical research in business and industry to management and employment in diverse organizational environments. Focus is on practices in personnel selection, placement, training, performance appraisal; job analysis, design, satisfaction, and motivation; labor relations, leadership, decision making, and organization development; and research methodology. --- # PSY 230 — Behavioral Sciences Practicum I Course provides planned and supervised field experience in human services environment. Minimum 250 (two-hundred-fifty) hours in a supervised field experience, content includes identification of practicum objectives for student, in consultation with the site supervisor and faculty supervisor. Focus is on supervised practical work experience to develop an understanding of the helping process and the role of the helping professional. --- # PSY 231 — Behavioral Sciences Practicum II Course continues PSY 230 . Provides planned and supervised field experience in human services environment. Content includes identification of practicum objectives for student, in consultation with the site supervisor and faculty supervisor. Focus is on additional supervised practical work experience to deepen understanding of helping process and role of the helping professional. --- # PSY 234 — Family Systems and the Addictive Process Course explores various family systems theories. Content includes patterns of communication, roles adopted by family members, and development of identity and self-esteem in the family. Focus is on relationship of dysfunctional family systems to addictive process, and methods of helping families move to healthier level of functioning. --- # PSY 235 — Psychology of Group Behavior Course studies human behavior in group situations. Content includes structure and interaction of groups, makeup of successful groups, leadership qualities, conformity, deviance, and group pressures. Current group counseling research reviewed; specific simulations of actual group sessions to illustrate effective group counseling approaches. --- # PSY 236 — Crisis Intervention and Trauma Treatment Course studies crisis counseling theories, assessments, evidence-based models, interventions, resources, and standards. The content addresses core elements for responding to severe mental illness, substance use overdose, disasters, and pandemics. Trauma Informed Care (TIC) approaches, resilience, and recovery models are examined through application, case studies, and exercises. The course will explore how crisis intervention is offered in marginalized communities, culturally sensitive and gender responsive approaches, partnerships with substance abuse treatment centers, law enforcement, first… --- # PSY 237 — Psychopharmacology Course studies behavioral and cognitive effects of psychoactive drugs, including both illicit and illicit drugs, and use of drugs in treating psychological disorders. Content includes both psychology and physiology of addictions; information on drug use, misuse, abuse, and addiction; socially abused chemicals and historical background, pharmacology, psychological and physiological effects, medical uses, dependence patterns and toxicity. --- # PSY 238 — Substance Use and Related Disorders Course examines historical, societal, psychological, behavioral and familial perspectives of substance use and co-occurring disorders. Content includes current theories on substance use and related disorders; the etiology and assessment of substance use and trauma related disorders; characteristics of addicted behavior; impact of alcohol and other drug use on family and society; substance use relative to special populations; historical and current treatment and the recovery process; practical knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and code of ethics. --- # PSY 239 — Mental Health First Aid For a number of reasons, individuals experiencing mental illness and substance use disorders more often interact with the criminal justice system than the general population does. Thus, the better prepared officers and staff are to respond effectively and appropriately, the more likely the interaction will be a positive one. The Mental Health First Aid for Law Enforcement, Corrections, and Public Safety course builds upon the effectiveness of the standard Mental Health First Aid curriculum by focusing on the unique experiences and needs of law enforcement, corrections, and public safety audie… --- # PSY 240 — Introduction to Behavioral Science Research Course provides an introduction to behavioral science research methods. Topics include the scientific method, research designs, statistical analysis, and interpretation of empirical data. Students will learn to formulate research questions, design studies, conduct surveys, and critically evaluate behavioral research. Key topics include ethics in research, hypothesis generation, experimental and non-experimental designs, reliability and validity, measurement and operational definitions, and the analysis of data. Upon completion, students will develop the skills necessary to critically assess b… --- # PSY 290 — Topics In Psychology Course surveys major issues relating to the field of psychology. Focus and/or scope differ from other psychology courses currently offered. Course may be taken for credit up to four times on different topics. Prerequisite may vary by topic. --- # PTA 100 — Orientation to Physical Therapist Assistant Course provides general orientation to health careers and the profession of physical therapy. Content includes professional ethics and conduct, legal issues, and role of the physical therapist assistant. --- # PTA 103 — Communication and Interpersonal Skills for PTA Course provides introduction to psychological and social aspects of the ill and disabled; verbal, nonverbal and therapeutic communication, special considerations in the care of geriatric patients and issues involved in working with the dying patient. --- # PTA 105 — Basic Health Skills for the PTA Course provides instruction in basic health skills used in physical therapy. Content includes anatomical and movement terminology; wound care and patient mobility training; skills and practice in body mechanics, patient positioning and transfers; gait training, first-aid skills, vital signs and medical asepsis. --- # PTA 107 — Physical Agents I Course continues study of physical therapy skills. Content includes safety procedures for application of therapeutic cryotherapy, thermotherapy, soft tissue mobilization and lymphatic techniques applied in entry level physical therapy treatment. --- # PTA 110 — Therapeutic Exercise I Course introduces therapeutic exercise as applied to physical therapy. Content includes principles of exercise activities, posture, kinesiology, basic assessment skills; focus is on application of exercise programs. --- # PTA 114 — Basic Professional Reading Skills Course covers instruction in basic research reading. Content includes skills needed to interpret physical therapy professional literature and basic research designs. --- # PTA 161 — Clinical Practicum I Course offers observation and introduction to the supervised clinical experience at a patient care facility. Content includes lecture, discussion of clinical experience, clinical meeting with academic and clinical faculty. Practice of oral and written communication. --- # PTA 162 — Clinical Practicum II Course is a six-week clinical experience consisting of 40 hours a week in a clinical facility and weekly online homework, discussions and postings. Content includes opportunities for establishing and following individual patient treatments and programs, performing consecutive treatments; gaining insights into medical, departmental, and institutional functions and organization. Online sessions include reinforcement of techniques and skilled patient/client care, interprofessional and patient/client communication skills and the PTA role in patient care. --- # PTA 207 — Physical Agents II Course is the second unit of instruction in physical agents used in the treatment of physical dysfunction. Content includes the theory and application of traction and electrical currents used in assessment and treatment of patients. --- # PTA 210 — Therapeutic Exercise II Course continues study of physical therapy skills. Content includes manual muscle testing, progressive resistive exercise, stretching and patient instruction. Focus is on physical therapy appropriate for orthopedic diseases and disorders that affect all age groups. --- # PTA 211 — Neurology for the PTA Course introduces the neurology that forms the basis of neurological treatment approaches utilized by the PTA. Content focus is on brain and spinal anatomy, neurodevelopmental stages and motor learning. Major neurological rehabilitation treatment approaches introduced. --- # PTA 218 — Clinical Applications in PTA Course examines the clinical management of complex physical therapy patients. Focus is on the practical application of effective treatment strategies to a variety of diagnoses using a case-study problem based approach. --- # PTA 220 — Topics in Pathology for the PTA Course provides study of diseases and disorders most commonly seen in physical therapy practice. --- # PTA 230 — Advanced Procedures for the PTA Course covers implementation of treatment programs for patients with specific diseases and disabilities. Content includes techniques used for neurological disorders, amputees, prosthetics and orthotics, pediatrics, cardiopulmonary physical therapy. --- # PTA 241 — Workplace Issues in Physical Therapy Course introduces pertinent issues of physical therapy work environment. Content includes work expectations; administrative and departmental organization; various types of clinical treatment pathways and progressions. --- # PTA 242 — Career Strategies for the PTA Course provides career overview for the PTA. Content includes exploration of career opportunities; professional development strategies; and employment requirements within the physical therapy delivery system. --- # PTA 261 — Clinical Practicum III Course continues supervised practical experience in a physical therapy department. Provides added opportunities to apply and improve physical therapy skills. --- # PTA 262 — Clinical Practicum IV Course is a six-week summer practicum, each week 40 hours. Work experience is continued, stressing comprehensive performance. Content of lectures specifically relates to preparation for the licensing exam. Includes both study strategies and comprehensive reviews. --- # PTA 270 — Principles of Joint Mobilization for the PTA Course introduces knowledge of peripheral joint mobilization. Content includes theory and practice of peripheral joint mobilization, and associated soft tissue mobilization as suitable for the Physical Therapist Assistant. Focus of lecture and laboratory sessions is on anatomy, reasoning, and treatment techniques. --- # PTA 280 — PTA Licensing Exam Review Course provides systematic review of PTA practice in preparation for the PTA licensing exam. An example computer-based licensing exam will be given at the end of the course. --- # PTA 290 — Topics in Physical Therapist Assistant Course offered as an elective for students currently enrolled in Oakton’s PTA program or licensed PTAs who exhibit interest in a specialty area of physic al therapy practice. Topics covered each semester vary based on currency and perceived student need. Course may be repeated on different topics up to three times. Prerequisite may vary by topic. --- # RUS 101 — Beginning Russian I Course develops basic language skills, within the context of Russian culture. Content includes pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening comprehension and oral and written communication. No prior study of the language presumed. Recommended that experienced students discuss proper placement with instructor. --- # RUS 102 — Beginning Russian II This course continues to develop the basic skills introduced in RUS 101 : pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening comprehension and oral and written communication within the context of Russian culture. --- # RUS 105 — Conversational Russian Course provides conversational practice in Russian to develop oral facility. Course content includes specially designed exercises in pronunciation, stress and rhythm and encourages vocabulary development. Oral presentations and class discussion of life in Russia are included. --- # RUS 201 — Intermediate Russian I Course continues development of basic skills. Course content includes a general review and expansion of beginning grammar, along with conversation, vocabulary development, readings and writing exercises which focus on life in Russia. --- # RUS 202 — Intermediate Russian II Course continues RUS 201 . Content includes expanding knowledge of Russian grammar and Soviet culture though practice in reading, writing and speaking the language. --- # SOC 101 — Introduction to Sociology Course introduces sociological perspective used to study contemporary society, with focus on United States. Content includes culture, socialization, social interaction, groups and networks, deviance and social control, inequality in society, social institutions such as family or education, and processes of social change. --- # SOC 103 — Social Problems Course investigates social conditions that contribute to contemporary U.S. and global social problems. Content includes globalization; poverty; health and healthcare; discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, age and sexual orientation; crime and criminal justice system; substance abuse; population growth, environmental problems, sustainability and the climate crisis; and war and terrorism. --- # SOC 104 — Sociology of Marriage and Family Course explores fundamental sociological concepts, theoretical approaches, and history of the family, patterns and shifts in marriage and partner selection trends, as well as changes in family structures in modern societies. Content includes many diversity issues of family including marriage, partnering, cohabitation, parenting, grandparenting, childhood, divorce, domestic violence, gender roles and social policy. Considers examples across cultures and investigates how individuals’ family lives are shaped by broader social systems, especially issues of privilege, inequality and social justice. --- # SOC 220 — Deviant Behavior Course uses a variety of sociological perspectives to study behaviors commonly labeled deviant because they fall outside societal norms. Course examines the identification as deviant of individuals and of particular segments of society, by formal and informal means; the effects of institutionalization and social control upon the deviant; and the efforts of deviants to eradicate the label society has placed upon them. Content includes process of defining deviance; different forms of deviance such as criminal deviance to mental illness; social causes of deviance; social responses to deviance fr… --- # SOC 230 — Sociology of Sex and Gender Course introduces sociological perspectives on sex and gender as a factor in social stratification, gender role construction and acquisition, and the consequences of changing social definitions of gender roles across time and place. Content includes analyses of cross-cultural gender construction; gender socialization and inequality in education, the family, the workplace, and the mass media; and the impact of gender systems on life chances and outcomes, including intimacies and violence. --- # SOC 232 — Sociology of Race and Ethnicity Course examines the history and contemporary landscape of race and ethnicity in American society. Content includes an exploration of the historical context around race and ethnicity, the evolution of racial ideologies, racial inequality/discrimination in institutions (education, employment, healthcare, criminal justice system and housing), environmental racism, social movements and social change, and a comparative look at global ideas of race and racism. --- # SOC 234 — Sociology of Violence Course examines nature and causes of violence in context of contemporary American society. Content includes historical trends in violent behavior, social factors contributing to violence; types of violent behavior (interpersonal, collective,and organizational); strategies to prevent the expression of violence, and system of social control. --- # SOC 290 — Topics In Sociology Course explores major issues relating to field of sociology. Topics selected from subspecialties: socialization, social organization, deviance, stratification, race and ethnicity, gender, social institutions, collective behavior, urbanization, and social change. Focus and/or scope differ from other sociology courses currently offered. Course may be taken for credit up to four times on different topics. Fee Varies. Prerequisite may vary by topic. --- # SPE 103 — Effective Speech Course offers opportunities to develop and improve effective oral communication skills. Content includes rhetorical theory, organization and structure of ideas, techniques for general speaking and listening effectiveness, practical experience in individual and group presentations. --- # SPE 104 — Oral Interpretation Course focuses on analysis and appreciation of literary art through oral presentation. Selections drawn from representative examples of prose, poetry, and drama. Content includes development of voice and body, effective use of the speaking voice, various evaluation and reading techniques, presentation skills, and integrated body movements. --- # SPE 105 — Training of the Speaking Voice Course involves an individualized study and application of principles involving the vocal system. Focus is on practice and evaluation for improvement and proficiency in articulation, diction, phonation and resonance. --- # SPE 115 — Interpersonal Communication Across Cultures Course studies the communication process: communication as action, as interaction, as transaction, and focuses on development, understanding and application of critical aspects of interpersonal communications involving the self and persons from similar backgrounds, and the self and persons from different cultures. Interpersonal communications situations include relationships, conflict/resolution, and power. --- # SPE 125 — Basic Sign Language Course introduces the fundamentals of American Sign Language. The focus is on sign language vocabulary, expressive and receptive communication, fingerspelling, and ASL grammar used by Deaf Americans. This course is designed for students with no previous experience in this area. --- # SPE 126 — Basic Sign Language II Course continues and expands on the fundamentals of American Sign Language. The focus is on sign language vocabulary, expressive and receptive communication, fingerspelling, and ASL grammar used by Deaf Americans. Course is designed for students with at least one previous course in ASL. --- # SPE 140 — Professional Presentations Course will introduce students to the rhetorical principles and strategies necessary to produce and present multimedia material. Students will use multimedia tools to present group, impromptu, nonfictional persuasive and informative presentations. Students will conduct peer and self-critique and discuss ethical multimedia professional standards. --- # SPE 209 — Persuasive Speaking Course studies principles and practice of persuasion. Content includes analysis of methods for presentation of persuasive oral messages, motivational techniques, understanding and analyzing specific audience characteristics, preparation for and delivery of presentations. --- # SPE 210 — Debate This course contains an analysis of fundamental evidence, logic and organization as applied and demonstrated in argumentative speaking. Theory and practice in debate and other persuasive forms are emphasized. --- # SPE 215 — Group Discussion Course offers an introduction to the principles of group problem solving. Content includes patterns of leadership roles, group process, and interpersonal behavior within the small group. Focus is on verbal techniques, roles, and communication skills within the small group structure. --- # SPE 220 — Competitive Speaking Course provides study and practice within 11 different individual events, along with Debate and Interpreters Theater that are commonly a part of forensic competition. Course focuses on research of subject matter, performance, and professionalism as a competitive speaker. Successful completion of the course requires students to engage in competitive intercollegiate forensics as a productive member of a speech team. Course may be repeated up to three times. --- # SPE 290 — Topics in Speech Course will explore selected topics in speech, writing and delivery, interpersonal communication and intrapersonal communication. Course may be repeated once. Fee Varies. Prerequisite may vary by topic. --- # SPN 101 — Beginning Spanish I Course develops basic language skills within context of cultures of Spanish-speaking countries. Content includes pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening comprehension and oral and written communication within the context of the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries. No prior study of the language presumed. Recommended that experienced students discuss proper placement with instructor. --- # SPN 102 — Beginning Spanish II Course continues to develop the basic skills introduced in SPN 101 . Content includes pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening comprehension and oral and written communication within the context of cultures of Spanish-speaking countries. --- # SPN 105 — Conversational Spanish Course continues the oral skills developed in the first year. Content includes conversation and oral drills for to provide additional audiolingual training. --- # SPN 201 — Intermediate Spanish I Course continues development of basic skills. Content includes a general review and expansion of beginning grammar, along with conversation, vocabulary development, readings and writing exercises which focus on life in Spanish-speaking countries. --- # SPN 202 — Intermediate Spanish II Course continues SPN 201 . Content includes expanding knowledge of Spanish grammar and cultures through practice in reading, writing and speaking the language. --- # SPN 205 — Spanish Conversation And Composition Course reinforces oral and written communication skills. Content includes a variety of speaking and essay writing activities. Topics are drawn from contemporary life and culture. --- # SPN 210 — Introduction to Spanish Literature Course includes reading of selected masterpieces from various periods. Content includes speaking based on discussions of literary works read, and writing based on readings and class discussion. --- # SPT 110 — Sterile Processing Department Procedures Course introduces the primary skills and responsibilities of a sterile processing technician. Focuses on safety awareness standards, recording keeping and documentation, environmental condition standards, instrumentation preparation, sterile storage and inventory management strategies and techniques, and professional skills in a healthcare setting. --- # SPT 111 — Sterile Processing Technology Course introduces the primary skills and responsibilities of a sterile processing technician. Students will learn sterile processing techniques and procedures related to equipment maintenance and efficacy, disinfection, instrument decontamination and preparation for transportation to work areas, sterilization methods, and sterile storage and inventory. --- # SPT 120 — Sterile Processing Technician Practicum Course involves placement in an approved field to integrate and apply knowledge and skills in a clinical setting. Minimum of 100 (one hundred) hours in a supervised field experience. Focus of practical experience in core functions includes the 25% of the hands-on-hours of experience required to be eligible for Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) Certification (CRCST Certification also requires successful completion of the CRCST certification exam). Core functions of the clinical experience include decontamination, preparing and packing instruments, sterilization and disinf… --- # SSC 101 — The Individual in Modern Society Course introduces the social sciences by examining the individual’s role in Modern Societies, using an interdisciplinary approach. Content explores perspectives of two or more of the following disciplines: history, economics, sociology, anthropology, psychology and/or political science. --- # SSC 105 — Introduction to Ethnic Studies Course introduces concepts and issues regarding race and ethnicity within and beyond the United States, and through a critical and interdisciplinary approach, studies their impact on society. Topics include identity and group affiliation; historical formation of racial categories and the emergence of the field of ethnic studies; issues of power and privilege; the connection between race, class, gender and sexuality; immigration and imperialism; theories of "whiteness"; and race and education. --- # SSC 201 — Introduction to Global Studies Course provides interdisciplinary examination of global studies and of global interdependence in the modern age and introduces students to various disciplines within the social sciences and the distinct perspectives and approaches used by social scientists in seeking to understand the process of globalization. Content includes examination of historical, ecological, cultural, technological and political-economic global developments. Course focuses on perspectives and methodologies from two or more of the following social science disciplines: history, economics, sociology, anthropology, psychol… --- # SSC 205 — Latin American Civilization and Culture Course explores selected Latin American cultures and civilizations. Content includes historical background, with focus upon contemporary issues. Course also explores the history, migration experiences, and racial/ethnic experiences of different groups from Latin America in the context of transnationalism, migration, and identity formation. Multidisciplinary approach uses perspectives from two or more of the following disciplines: history, economics, sociology, anthropology, psychology and/or political science. --- # SSC 206 — Contemporary China and Japan Course explores current societies in China and Japan. Content focus is on contemporary political-economic and social issues. Multidisciplinary approach uses perspectives from two or more of the following disciplines: history, economics, sociology, anthropology, psychology and/or political science. --- # SSC 240 — Introduction to Social Science Research Course introduces social science research. Content includes research design, methodology, simple statistical analysis of data and interpretation of empirical social data. Students will learn and practice different social science research methods. --- # SSC 290 — Topics in Social Science Course examines the history and contemporary landscape of major issues currently facing the United States and other nations of the world. Various social-scientific perspectives are considered in the study of these global topics, including socioeconomic, political, cultural and others. The content focuses on perspectives and methodologies from two or more of the social science disciplines. Course has a different focus and/or scope from other courses currently offered in the department and may be taken for credit up to four times on different topics. --- # SUR 101 — Introduction to Surgical Technology Course introduces the field of surgical technology including legal and ethical concepts history of surgery, and surgery today. Pre-operative sterile technique and practice including microbiological considerations of the operating room, the disinfection and sterilization processes will be discussed. --- # SUR 102 — Surgical Procedures I Course covers principles of aseptic technique, anatomy and physiology as they apply to surgical procedures. Pharmacology and microbiology topics for surgical technologists are also covered in this course. --- # SUR 201 — Surgical Procedures II Course continues covering principles of aseptic technique, anatomy and physiology as they apply to surgical procedures. --- # SUR 202 — Surgical Technology Review I Course focuses on building professional skills for Surgical Technologists. Content includes preparation for the Certified Surgical Technologist Exam. --- # SUR 203 — Surgical Technology Review II This course is a continuation of SUR 202 Surgical Technology Review I. It continues preparing students for a National Certification Exam. Content includes review of the exam content, test taking skills and completion of practice exams. Preparation to and completion of the HESI Exit Exam is also included in the course. --- # SUR 204 — Surgical Technology Clinical Externship I This first course of a two-course sequence provides students with progressive exposure to diverse surgical procedures, from beginning to advanced complexity, in multiple specialties, within the surgical setting. Utilizing critical thinking and problem-solving skills learned in previous Surgical Technology courses, students will focus on the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgical team as well as the patient. --- # SUR 205 — Surgical Technology Clinical Externship II This second course of a two-course sequence continues providing students with progressive exposure to diverse surgical procedures, from beginning to advanced complexity, in multiple specialties, within the surgical setting. Utilizing critical thinking and problem-solving skills learned in previous Surgical Technology courses, students will focus on the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgical team as well as the patient. By the conclusion of this course, students must complete a minimum of 120 surgical cases required for a certification. --- # THE 103 — Fundamentals of Acting Course develops skill in the basic principles and techniques of acting. Content includes concentration, imagination, observation, relaxation and objectives, and improvisation, as well acting approaches such as Cohen, Meisner, Stanislavski and Shurtleff. Creation of roles is stressed, as well as development of voice and body control. --- # THE 115 — Stage Lighting Course introduces physical properties and usage patterns of theatrical light. Content includes practical experience in lighting design, introduction to equipment and fixtures, preparation of lighting plots and integration of lighting with other elements of play production. --- # THE 130 — Directing Course provides an in-depth study of the process of play directing. Content includes problems of script selection, casting, interpretation, rehearsing, and performance of selected plays. --- # THE 135 — Stagecraft I Course presents the basics of stagecraft elements. Content includes basic vocabulary, tool usage and fundamental craftsmanship in scene and costume design and technology, as well as the implementation and utilization of scenic and costume elements for live theatrical events. Course requires lab work with hands-on experiences in support of Performing Arts Center productions. --- # THE 136 — Stagecraft II Course offers continued training and experiences in scene and costume design technology. Content includes advanced projects in set and costume design allowing students to work from script to realized renderings and models. Construction planning and layouts of sets and costumes will be studied and practiced. Course requires lab work with hands-on experiences in support of Performing Arts Center productions. --- # THE 140 — Stage Movement Course introduces principles and techniques of theatrical and dramatic stage movement. Focus is on body alignment, strength and flexibility. --- # THE 151 — Theater Practicum I Course offers college credit for working on or performing in major college production. Theater curriculum requires participation in one approved area of any on-going theater experience activity. --- # THE 152 — Theater Practicum II Course offers college credit for working on or performing in major college production. Theater curriculum requires participation in one approved area of any on-going theater experience activity. --- # THE 153 — Theater Practicum III Course offers college credit for working on or performing in major college production. Theater curriculum requires participation in one approved area of any on-going theater experience activity. --- # THE 156 — Acting for the Camera Course examines the techniques of acting before the camera. Included is an introduction to film acting techniques, relationship to the camera and script as well as physical and verbal cues adaptation. Introductory activities include improvisational work to orient the new actor to the camera with the intent to reduce self-consciousness while building cinematic skills. --- # THE 202 — Intermediate Acting Course concentrates on character building and scene study. Content includes development offiner details of characterization and total physical presentation of a role, specialized voice and body exercises, and improvisations, with objective of viewing performance within context of entire dramatic production. --- # THE 210 — Auditioning for Theater Course will prepare the student for the audition process, involving investigation, selection and preparation of audition monologue material, script/character analysis as well as rehearsal technique to best showcase an individual’s unique talent in the audition room or through a recorded audition. Cold reading skills, prepared short scenes for commercial/tv auditions, examination and critique of headshots/resumes as well as discussion of appropriate audition etiquette will also be included. --- # THE 290 — Topics in Theater Course will offer specialized instruction in specific selected aspects of theater including acting, direction or technical design work. Course may be repeated once. Fee Varies. Prerequisite may vary by topic. --- # URD 101 — Beginning Urdu I Course develops basic language skills in Urdu within the socio-cultural context of Pakistan/India and South Asia. Content includes alphabets, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammatical rules, reading comprehension, listening comprehension and oral and written real life situational conversation. No prior study of the language is presumed. Recommended that experienced students discuss proper placement with instructor. --- # URD 102 — Beginning Urdu II Course is a continuation of URD 101 . Further develops language skills in Urdu within the socio-cultural context of Pakistan/India and South Asia. Content includes vocabulary, grammatical rules, reading comprehension, listening comprehension and oral and written real life situational conversation. Recommended that experienced students discuss proper placement with instructor. --- # URD 201 — Intermediate Urdu I Course is a continuation of URD 102 . Further develops language skills in Urdu within the socio-cultural context of Pakistan/India and South Asia. Content includes vocabulary, grammatical rules, reading comprehension, listening comprehension and oral and written real life situational conversation. Recommended that experienced students discuss proper placement with instructor. --- # URD 202 — Intermediate Urdu II Course is a continuation of URD 201 . Further develops language skills in Urdu within the socio-cultural context of Pakistan/India and South Asia. Content includes vocabulary, grammatical rules, reading comprehension, listening comprehension and oral and written real life situational conversation. Recommended that experienced students discuss proper placement with instructor. --- # XRY 100 — Introduction to Radiography and Patient Care Course provides an overview of the field of medical imaging. Students practice the essential patient care skills of a radiographer. Safety in the workplace, ethics and law, and pharmacology are covered in the course. --- # XRY 101 — Radiographic Procedures I Course covers ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) procedures and terminology required to position patients for radiographic imaging. Application of human anatomy is included in classroom discussion and throughout the demonstration of accurate positioning and x-ray image critique to achieve optimal image quality. Radiographic positioning will be practiced hands-on in the lab upon phantoms and students. Standard radiographic procedures of the chest, abdomen, upper extremities, including the shoulder girdle, and lower extremities, including the hip and pelvis, are covered in thi… --- # XRY 102 — Radiography Practicum I This beginning clinical practicum course provides for observation and performing radiologic procedures on patients under direct supervision. Students will become familiar with imaging equipment, department workflow, and perform standard radiographic procedures on the chest. Emphasis will be placed on developing culturally competent communication and practices for all patient populations in the field of medical imaging. --- # XRY 103 — Radiographic Imaging I Course covers the process and components of radiographic imaging. Students learn the factors affecting the production and quality of the radiographic image. --- # XRY 105 — Radiography Practicum II This second clinical practicum course prepares students to perform radiologic procedures on patients with direct supervision and a minimal indirect supervision once competency has been achieved. Students will apply radiation safety and appropriate infection control procedures. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills will be introduced as they relate to performing radiographic procedures. Students will continue developing culturally competent communication skills and practices for all patient populations in the field of medical imaging. --- # XRY 106 — Radiographic Procedures II This course is a continuation of XRY 101 . ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) required procedures will be discussed and analyzed in classroom discussion. Radiographic positioning will be practiced hands-on in the lab upon phantoms and students. Standard radiographic procedures of the spinal column and bony thorax, fluoroscopy to include GI tract and biliary system, mobile and surgical imaging, urinary tract and headwork are covered in this course. Application of human anatomy is included in classroom discussion and throughout the demonstration of accurate positioning and x-r… --- # XRY 108 — Radiographic Imaging II Course covers the components of the x-ray unit and examines how the radiographic image is produced. Quality management techniques, including corrective actions, are also studied. --- # XRY 110 — Radiography Practicum III This third clinical practicum course prepares students to perform radiographic procedures on patients with both direct and indirect supervision with continuing competence. Students will demonstrate radiation safety, proper infection control, and use critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they relate to performing radiographic procedures. Students will continue developing culturally competent communication skills and practices for all patient populations in the field of medical imaging. --- # XRY 201 — Radiography Practicum IV This fourth clinical practicum course prepares students to perform radiologic procedures on patients with supervision with continuing competence. Students will demonstrate radiation safety, proper infection control, and use critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they relate to performing radiographic procedures. Students will continue developing culturally competent communication skills and practices for all patient populations in the field of medical imaging. --- # XRY 202 — Radiographic Imaging III Course examines elements that influence radiographic image acquisition, display, archiving and retrieval. Content includes principles for exposure factor selection and image evaluation, as well as quality assurance and maintenance of the digital system. --- # XRY 203 — Advanced Imaging Procedures Course introduces students to medical imaging modalities with an emphasis on Computed Tomography. Content includes special diagnostic procedures, advanced medical imaging profession and their roles in healthcare as well as interprofessional skills. --- # XRY 204 — Radiographic Image Analysis Course prepares students to analyze and critique radiographic images for quality. Students will learn to identify and correct procedural and equipment errors. --- # XRY 205 — Radiographic Pathology Course covers pathology as it relates to radiographic sciences. Disease manifestations, causes and implications for radiographic procedures will be covered. Students will identify the radiographic appearance of pathologies. --- # XRY 206 — Radiation Biology and Safety Course identifies different types of radiation and how they interact with biological tissues. Students will learn radiation safety practices and how to apply them for patients and personnel. --- # XRY 207 — ARRT Review Course prepares students for the national American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) examination. Each student will focus on their specific lowest scoring subjects on the ARRT content specification. Study materials and mock registry examinations are presented in the course. --- # XRY 208 — Radiography Practicum V This fifth clinical practicum course prepares students to perform radiologic procedures on patients with minimal supervision with continuing competence. Students will demonstrate radiation safety, proper infection control, and use critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they relate to performing radiographic procedures. Students will continue developing culturally competent communication skills and practices for all patient populations in the field of medical imaging. --- # XRY 209 — Radiography Practicum VI This capstone clinical practicum course requires students to competently perform radiographic procedures on patients by demonstrating knowledge obtained throughout the course of the Radiography program. Students will demonstrate radiation safety, proper infection control, and use critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they relate to performing radiographic procedures. Students will continue developing culturally competent communication skills and practices for all patient populations in the field of medical imaging.