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| Program | Credential | Description |
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| Accounting | — | Accounting Accounting (ATG) Associate in Applied Science #2000 Program Website: RockValleyCollege.edu/Accounting Accounting/Income Tax Fundamentals Certificate #2011 Professional Bookkeeper Certifica… source |
| Automotive Service Technology | — | Automotive Service Technology Automotive Service Technology (ATM) Associate in Applied Science #7100 Automotive Service Technology Program Website Automotive Technician Certificate #7101 Automotive M… source |
| Aviation Maintenance Technology | — | Aviation Maintenance Technology Aviation Maintenance Technology (AVM) Associate in Applied Science #7200 Aviation Maintenance Technology Program Website Aviation Maintenance Certificate #7201 Airfram… source |
| Business Administration | — | Business Administration Business Administration (BUS) Associate in Applied Science #2100 Business Administration Program Website Associate in Applied Science #2100 source |
| Criminal Justice | — | Criminal Justice Criminal Justice (CRM) Associate in Applied Science #7800 Limited Transferability Criminal Justice Program Website Associate in Applied Science #7800 source |
| Dental Hygiene | — | Dental Hygiene Dental Hygiene (DNT) Associate in Applied Science #5100 Limited Transferability Dental Hygiene Program Website Associate in Applied Science #5100 source |
| Early Childhood Education | — | Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Education (ECE) Associate in Applied Science #5500 Early Childhood Education Program Website Early Childhood Educator Certificate #5501 Gateways Level 3 Cred… source |
| Electronic Engineering Technology | — | Electronic Engineering Technology Electronic Engineering Technology (EET) Associate in Applied Science #8400 Electronic Engineering Technology Program Website Basic Electronics Certificate #8414 Asso… source |
| Fire Science | — | Fire Science Fire Science (FRE) Associate in Applied Science #7500 Limited Transferability Fire Science Program Website Basic Operations Firefighter Certificate #7501 Foundation of the Fire Service C… source |
| Fitness, Wellness, and Sport | — | Fitness, Wellness, and Sport Fitness, Wellness, & Sport (FWS) Associate in Applied Science #9000 Fitness, Wellness, Sport Program Website The Fitness, Wellness, and Sport (FWS) degree in Exercise Sci… source |
| Graphic Arts Technology Career Programs | — | Graphic Arts Technology Career Programs Graphic Arts Technology (GAT) Associate in Applied Science - Graphic Design #8225 Graphic Arts Technology Program Website Prepress Certificate #8201 Associate… source |
| Human Services Generalist Certificate | Certificate | Human Services Generalist Certificate Human Services (HSR) Human Services Generalist Certificate #5303 The Human Services Program at Rock Valley College is guided by philosophy rooted in the principl… source |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology | — | Manufacturing Engineering Technology Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MET) Associate in Applied Science #8800 Manufacturing Engineering Technology Program Website CAD Certificate #8810 CNC Certi… source |
| Mass Communication Certificates | Certificate | Mass Communication Certificates Mass Communication (COM) Media Production Specialist Certificate (MPS) #3950 Mass Communication Program Website Multimedia Journalist Certificate (MMJ) #3975 Mass Comm… source |
| Mechatronics | — | Mechatronics Mechatronics (MEC) Associate in Applied Science #8700 Mechatronics Program Website Fundamentals of Mechatronics Certificate #8710 Advanced Mechatronics Certificate #8711 Associate in App… source |
| Medical Assistant | — | Medical Assistant Medical Assistant (MDA) Associate in Applied Science #5700 Medical Assistant Program Website Associate in Applied Science #5700 source |
| Medical Coding Certificate | Certificate | Medical Coding Certificate Medical Coding (HLT) Medical Coding Certificate #2605 Medical Coding Certificate #2605 source |
| Nursing Programs | — | Nursing Programs Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Associate in Applied Science #5400 ADN Program Length: 4 semesters – core nursing Limited Transfer & Limited Enrollment Nursing Program Website Nursing… source |
| Phlebotomy Technician | — | Phlebotomy Technician Phlebotomy Technician (PLB) Phlebotomy Technician Certificate (PLB) #5605 Program Length: Two options: Accelerated Option: 16 weeks Extended Option: 24 weeks Phlebotomy Technici… source |
| Respiratory Care Program | — | Respiratory Care Program Respiratory Care Program (RSP) Associate in Applied Science #5200 Limited Transferability Respiratory Care Program Website Associate in Applied Science #5200 source |
| Supply Chain Management Certificates | Certificate | Supply Chain Management Certificates Supply Chain Management (SCM) Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management Certificate (SCM) #2102 Supply Chain Management Program Website Advanced Supply Chain Manage… source |
| Web Programming and Design | — | Web Programming and Design Web Programming & Design (WEB) Associate in Applied Science #3900 Web Programming & Design Program Website The Computers & Information Systems Department also offers degree… source |
| Welding Certificates | Certificate | Welding Certificates Welding (WLD) Advanced Welding Certificate (WLD) #8218 Welding Program Website Industrial Welding Certificate (WLD) #8219 Welding Program Website Advanced Welding Certificate (WL… source |
| ENG-101 Composition I | — | ENG-098 ENG-101 Composition I In Composition I, students write in a variety of college-level genres using a flexible writing process. Students learn to consider the rhetorical situation, to develop a… source |
| ENG-103 Composition II | — | ENG-101 ENG-103 Composition II In Composition II, students conduct research on academic topics, advance extended arguments, and integrate sources effectively using a flexible writing process. Student… source |
| Associate in Applied Science - Computers & Information Systems #2700 | Degree | source |
| Personal Computer Technical Specialist - PCT | — | Personal Computer Technical Specialist - PCT The Personal Computer Technical Specialist area describes a series of specialized computer-related degree programs in some of the most in-demand career fi… source |
| Illinois Articulation Initiative | — | IAI- Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) Rock Valley College is a participant in the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI), a statewide articulation effort designed to help Illinois college stude… source |
| RVC Education Guarantee Program | — | RVC Education Guarantee Program University Transfer Guarantee Rock Valley College guarantees that courses approved for transfer to another college will be honored either as source |
| Transferring | — | Transferring About Transferring Students who earn the Associate of Arts or Associate in Science (A.A. or A.S.) degrees at Rock Valley College before transferring may be granted junior standing by man… source |
| NIU & RVC Engineering Partnership | — | NIU & RVC Engineering Partnership Rockford-area companies need local talent to fill a growing number of skilled jobs in engineering and technology. Business leaders and the community are putting thei… source |
| Guaranteed Admission Agreement | — | Guaranteed Admission Agreement Northern Illinois University and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign offer guaranteed admission to eligible RVC students. Students must meet minimum credit c… source |
| Rockford Ready Agreements | — | Rockford Ready Agreements Rock Valley College and Rockford University have partnered to offer degree completion programs for students who complete an A.A.S. degree at RVC and then transfer to Rockfor… source |
| Reverse Transfer Credit | — | Reverse Transfer Credit Reverse transfer credit is a program designed for students who attended a community college and then transferred to a university without earning their associate’s degree. Cred… source |
| Baccalaureate Completion / Transfer Agreement | — | Baccalaureate Completion / Transfer Agreement Transfer and Baccalaureate Completion Agreements In addition to the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) with state universities for students who compl… source |
| Education Plans | — | Education Plans Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.) = 64 Credit Hours Total Associate of Arts (A.A.) Degree #1000 Associate in Science Degree (A.S.) = 64 Credit Hours Total Associate in Science (A.S.) De… source |
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| ANP-102 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology & Archaeology | — | This course offers an introduction to two subfields of anthropology: biological anthropology and archaeology. Biological anthropologists specialize in primatology, paleoanthropology, human variation,… source |
| ANP-103 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | — | This course is a basic survey of the principles of cultural anthropology including the concept of culture and its various aspects such as language, economics, kinship, religion, and art. Some attenti… source |
| ANP-201 | Applied Anthropology | — | Applied anthropology emphasizes the use of anthropological theories, methods, concepts, techniques, and information to understand and solve real world problems. Applied anthropologists explore proble… source |
| APT-190 | Mathematics for Machine Technology I | — | The Mathematics for Machine Technology I course covers whole numbers, fractions, decimals, fractions, powers and roots, and percents. English and metric units of measure are used with precision measu… source |
| APT-194 | Blueprint Interpretation | — | The Blueprint Interpretation course will teach the student to interpret various types of three-view drawings, how to read tolerance information, and how to interpret dual system dimensioning and tole… source |
| APT-289 | Metal Cutting Applications | — | The Metal Cutting Applications course will teach students metal cutting applications with various types of cutting tools. Topics covered will be materials, machinability of materials, tool materials,… source |
| ART-101 | Drawing & Composition I | — | Drawing and Composition is an introduction to fundamental techniques and concepts of representational and expressive drawing within a variety of media. Emphasis is on object representation, spatial i… source |
| ART-102 | Drawing & Composition II | — | Drawing and Composition II is a continuation of ART 101 with greater emphasis on skill in handling materials, exploration of technique, organization of composition, and further development of awarene… source |
| ART-103 | Design I | — | Design I is a study of basic artistic expression in two-dimensional design. Studio problems investigate the theoretical principles of composition, form, value, color, balance, pattern and texture. Th… source |
| ART-104 | Color Theory | — | Color Theory is a study of the formal and expressive properties of color based upon the theories of Itten and Albers. Studio problems investigate color compositions using the theoretical principles o… source |
| ART-111 | Painting I | — | Painting I is an introduction to the painting medium and its creative procedures in approaches to individual problem solving. Included are materials and techniques of the medium along with various su… source |
| ART-121 | Ceramics I | — | Ceramics I is an introduction to the fundamental techniques and concepts of the ceramic arts. The emphasis of this class is the exploration of the ceramic medium as a material for creative expression… source |
| ART-122 | Ceramics II | — | Ceramics II is a continuation of Ceramics I. The processes, techniques and aesthetic concepts in the ceramic media are further developed and intensified. Emphasis is placed on individual exploration… source |
| ART-131 | Introduction to Visual Art | — | Introduction to Visual Arts is a study of aesthetic concepts and their expression in the great art of all periods through the means of lecture, audio-visual aids, and museum visits. This class is int… source |
| ART-141 | Introduction to Non-Western Visual Art | — | Introduction to Non-Western Visual Art offers a visual introduction with the cultural and historical heritage of selected Non-Western societies from ancient times to the present, providing students w… source |
| ART-201 | Life Drawing | — | Life Drawing is a figurative approach which emphasizes drawing and composition from the structure, proportions and movement of the human model through contour, gesture, and representational and expre… source |
| ART-203 | Design II | — | Design II covers three-dimensional design. Sculptural works are constructed in a variety of media to explore problems of volume and space relationships. (Offered spring semester.) source |
| ART-212 | Painting II | — | Painting II continues the processes, techniques and ideas begun in Painting I by developing and intensifying individual direction in the painting media, with further exploration through critiques and… source |
| ART-215 | Intaglio Printmaking | — | Intaglio Printmaking is an introduction to traditional and contemporary techniques with an emphasis on image development, proper printing techniques, and creative experimentation. Appropriate instruc… source |
| ART-216 | Relief Printmaking | — | Relief Printmaking is an exploration of traditional and contemporary techniques with an emphasis on image development, proper Relief printing techniques, and creative experimentation. Appropriate ins… source |
| ART-251 | History of Art I | — | History of Art I is a study of the major monuments in architecture, painting, and sculpture from Paleolithic time to the Byzantine and Islamic eras. This course is primarily for art majors. source |
| ART-252 | History of Art II | — | History of ART II is a study of the major monuments in architecture, painting, and sculpture from the medieval period to the 18th century. This course is primarily for art majors. source |
| ART-253 | History of Art III | — | History of Art III is a study of the major monuments in architecture, painting, and sculpture from the romantic period to the contemporary period. This course is primarily for art majors. source |
| AST-202 | Introduction to Astronomy | — | Introduction to Astronomy is a broad survey of modern astronomy examining the solar and stellar systems. Topics discussed range from an overview of the structure and motion of comets, asteroids, and… source |
| ATG-106 | Introduction to Accounting Debits and Credits | — | Introduction to Accounting Debits and Credits emphasizes the theory of double entry accounting which utilizes both a debit and a credit part for every business transaction. Recording transactions in… source |
| ATG-107 | Introduction to Accounting Special Journals | — | Introduction to Accounting Special Journals is a continuation of . The course demonstrates the use of the special journals to save time and effort by grouping similar transactions and by division of… source |
| ATG-110 | Financial Accounting | — | Financial Accounting presents accounting as an information system that produces summary financial statements, primarily for users external to a business or other enterprise. Students study the forms… source |
| ATG-111 | Managerial Accounting | — | Managerial Accounting presents accounting as a system of producing information for internal use in managing business. The course emphasizes the identification, accumulation, and interpretation of inf… source |
| ATG-120 | Microcomputer Spreadsheet Application in Accounting | — | Microcomputer Spreadsheet Applications in Accounting concentrates on the utilization of a computer spreadsheet software program to solve accounting problems and to report accounting information. Curr… source |
| ATG-123 | General Ledger Software Applications in Accounting | — | General Ledger Software Applications in Accounting concentrates on the utilization of a computer general ledger software program to solve accounting problems and to report accounting information. The… source |
| ATG-204 | Accounting for Payroll | — | Accounting for Payroll will cover concepts relating to payroll regulation and practice. Students will explore the federal and state laws pertaining to payroll and will learn how to compute wages, pre… source |
| ATG-205 | Accounting for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable | — | Accounting for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable will cover regulation and practice of Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R). Students will explore regulation and best practices… source |
| ATG-210 | Cost Accounting | — | Cost Accounting studies the nature of costs and relevant accounting data for purposes of improving decision making. The determination of product costs, budgets and standards, and capital budgeting ar… source |
| ATG-215 | Intermediate Accounting I | — | Intermediate Accounting I is an in-depth analysis of accounting principles related to the preparation of general-purpose financial statements for external users of accounting information. The efforts… source |
| ATG-216 | Intermediate Accounting II | — | Intermediate Accounting II is a continuation of the in-depth analysis of accounting principles related to the preparation of general-purpose financial statements for external users of accounting info… source |
| ATG-218 | Federal Income Tax | — | Federal Income Tax is a course where emphasis is placed on federal income taxes for the individual. The course covers both the practical preparation of income tax returns and the theoretical understa… source |
| ATG-220 | Fraud Detection and Deterrence | — | Fraud Detection and Deterrence will cover the principles and methodology of fraud detection and deterrence. The course includes such topics as skilling, cash larceny, check tampering, register disbur… source |
| ATG-298 | Accounting Capstone | — | Accounting Capstone will reinforce concepts learned throughout the accounting program by applying accounting knowledge and skills to problems and cases. Students will have the option to take the nati… source |
| ATM-105 | Introduction to Brake and Chassis System | — | Introduction to Brake and Chassis Systems course offers the student an introduction to automotive brake and steering/suspension systems. Theory and operation of these systems is covered. Students wil… source |
| ATM-106 | Introduction to Automotive Electrical Systems and Powertrains | — | The Introduction to Automotive Electrical Systems and Powertrains course offers the student an introduction to automotive electrical and engine/transmission systems. Theory and operation of these sys… source |
| ATM-107 | Automotive Electronic Fundamentals | — | The Automotive Electronic Fundamentals is a continuation of ATM 106 (Introduction to Automotive Electrical Systems and Powertrains). This class will emphasize electrical and electronic theory and ana… source |
| ATM-114 | Brakes | — | Brakes is a lecture-laboratory course designed to increase the student's level of knowledge of automotive brakes. This course continues the student's studies of automotive brake systems and covers in… source |
| ATM-121 | Steering and Suspension | — | The Steering and Suspension course continues the student's studies of automotive steering and suspension systems. This course covers in-depth diagnosis, service, and repair procedures of steering and… source |
| ATM-140 | Engine Diagnosis and Repair | — | The Engine Diagnosis and Repair course provides basic information on gasoline engine theory, construction, systems, and diagnosis. This information will be applied to mechanical testing and repair pr… source |
| ATM-203 | Heating and Air Conditioning Systems | — | The Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems course is a lecture-laboratory course designed to train the student in theory, construction, installation, diagnosis, and proper servicing of all types of aut… source |
| ATM-222 | Manual Transmission/Transaxles | — | Manual Transmissions/Transaxles provides training and hands-on experience in diagnosis, service and repair of manual transmissions, transaxles, clutches, drive shafts, CV joints and half shafts, and… source |
| ATM-223 | Automotive Electrical Circuits | — | The Automotive Electrical Circuits course is designed in diagnosis and repair of automotive electrical circuits and diagnosis of automotive electronic circuitry. Emphasis will be on accessory circuit… source |
| ATM-228 | Engine Performance I | — | Engine Performance I is a course designed to provide instruction and experience in the theory of operation, diagnosis, and service of computer-controlled ignition systems. This course is designed to… source |
| ATM-229 | Engine Performance II | — | Engine Performance II is the second course in Engine Performance and a continuation of Engine Performance I. This course is designed to analyze, diagnose, and test ignition, fuel, and On-board comput… source |
| ATM-236 | Advanced Computers/Control Systems | — | Advanced Computers & Control Systems is a lecture-laboratory course designed to increase the student's level of knowledge of automotive computer-controlled systems. Topics include in-depth analysis a… source |
| ATM-242 | Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles | — | Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles is a lecture-laboratory course designed to increase the student's level of knowledge of automotive automatic transmissions. The course covers theory of operation, d… source |
| ATM-251 | Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Powertrain | — | This course is designed to provide instruction and experience in the theory of operation, diagnosis and service of hybrid and electric vehicle powertrain systems. Topics covered include electric moto… source |
| ATM-252 | Advanced Vehicle Chassis Systems | — | This course is designed to provide instruction and experience in the theory of operation, diagnosis and service of computer controlled chassis systems utilized in late model, hybrid and electric vehi… source |
| ATM-253 | Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Battery Systems | — | This course is designed to provide instruction and experience in the theory of operation, diagnosis and service of hybrid and electric vehicle battery systems. Topics covered include NiMH and Lithium… source |
| ATS-105 | Introduction to Atmospheric Science | — | Introduction to Atmospheric Science is an in-depth examination of the Earth's weather and climate. The course covers a broad range of topics including the origin, composition, and structure of the at… source |
| AVM-101 | Materials and Processes | — | The Materials and Processes course consists of theory and practice in nondestructive testing methods, basic heat treating, aircraft hardware and materials, inspection and checking of welds. Special s… source |
| AVM-102 | Basic Electricity | — | The Basic Electricity course is oriented to the aircraft system. This includes capacitance, inductance, calculating and measuring electrical power, current, resistance, continuity, and leakages. Read… source |
| AVM-103 | Aviation Mathematics and Physics | — | The Aviation Mathematics and Physics course is geared to the needs of the aviation maintenance technician. This includes extracting roots, raising numbers to a given power, and computing the areas an… source |
| AVM-104 | Records and Publications | — | The Records and Publications course includes record keeping and reference to current maintenance publications. Students will be required to write descriptions of aircraft condition and work performed… source |
| AVM-105 | Aircraft Drawing-Weight & Balance | — | The Aircraft Drawing course is designed to make use of drawings, symbols, and schematic diagrams. Students will use blueprint information, charts, and graphs. Also covered is the weighing of aircraft… source |
| AVM-106 | Cleaning and Corrosion Control | — | The Cleaning and Corrosion Control course covers detection, identification and treatment of corrosion on aircraft structures. Corrosion prevention strategy and phenomenon theory will be investigated. source |
| AVM-160 | Fuel and Lubrication Systems | — | The Fuel and Lubrication Systems course covers the identification and selection of aircraft fuels, lubricants, and their systems as they apply to specific operating conditions and other utility requi… source |
| AVM-161 | Engine Support Systems | — | The Engine Support Systems course is a theoretical and practical approach to the systems that coordinate the powerplant. They are engine instruments, fire protection, induction and supercharging, coo… source |
| AVM-162 | Reciprocating Engines | — | This course covers the study of reciprocating engines by theory and practical methods. Students will disassemble an aircraft piston engine, visually and dimensionally inspect the internal components,… source |
| AVM-163 | Ignition Systems | — | The Ignition Systems course is a complete study of high and low tension systems for reciprocating and turbine engines. Magnetos will be treated in detail. Special emphasis will be placed on switches,… source |
| AVM-164 | Turbine Engines | — | This course provides a thorough understanding of turbine engine theory, components, and operations. Through classroom instruction with hands-on training, students will learn to inspect, maintain, and… source |
| AVM-165 | Engine Electrical Systems | — | The Engine Electrical Systems course consists of theory and practice in the repair and testing of engine electrical components including starters, generators, alternators and their regulating devices… source |
| AVM-166 | Propeller Systems | — | The Propeller Systems course covers the theory and practice of propeller installation and removal, inspection, servicing and repair of fixed pitch, constant speed, full feathering propellers and thei… source |
| AVM-241 | Aircraft Finishing and Covering | — | The Aircraft Finishing and Covering course presents procedures concerning the interior and exterior structure of airframes as they apply to various finishing methods. Emphasis will center on applicat… source |
| AVM-242 | Cabin Atmosphere Control Systems | — | The Cabin Atmosphere Control Systems course covers the inspection, checking, troubleshooting, service and repair of heating, cooling, air conditioning, pressurization, and oxygen systems. source |
| AVM-243 | Aircraft Welding | — | The Aircraft Welding course is a theoretical and practical approach to the methods of aircraft fabrication and repair by gas, arc, and heliarc welding. To be covered is the welding of steel, magnesiu… source |
| AVM-244 | Aircraft Auxiliary Systems | — | The Aircraft Auxiliary Systems course covers the inspection, checking, troubleshooting, servicing, and repair of aircraft position and warning, ice and rain control, and fire protection systems. source |
| AVM-245 | Aircraft Electrical Systems | — | The Aircraft Electrical Systems course is designed to familiarize students with the installation, checking, troubleshooting, servicing, and repair of aircraft electrical systems and components. source |
| AVM-246 | Aircraft Instrument and Communication Systems | — | The Aircraft Instruments and Communication Systems course is designed to give students a basic understanding of installation, inspection, checking, servicing, and repair of aircraft instrument, commu… source |
| AVM-247 | Aircraft Metal Structures | — | The Aircraft Metal Structures course covers the inspection, installation, repair, checking, servicing, and fabrication of sheet metal. source |
| AVM-248 | Hydraulic & Pneumatic Control Systems | — | The Hydraulic and Pneumatic Control Systems course covers the repair, inspection, checking, servicing, and troubleshooting of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Also covered is the identification and s… source |
| AVM-249 | Aircraft Fuel Systems | — | The Aircraft Fuel Systems course explains checking, inspection, repair, troubleshooting, servicing, management, transfer, and defueling of fuel systems. To be included are fuel pump, pressure fueling… source |
| AVM-250 | Assembly and Rigging | — | The Assembly and Rigging course provides practical knowledge in rigging alignment, assembly, balancing, and jacking of aircraft. source |
| AVM-251 | Landing Gears Systems | — | The Landing Gears systems course includes the inspection, checking, servicing and repair of landing gear, retraction systems, shock struts, brakes, wheels, tires and steering systems. source |
| AVM-252 | Airframe Inspection | — | The Airframe Inspection course covers the performance of airframe conformity and airworthiness inspection procedures. source |
| BIO-100 | Introductory Human Biology | — | Introductory Human Biology is intended to equip liberal arts majors having a limited or no science background with a knowledge of major biological concepts including cellular biology, molecular biolo… source |
| BIO-103 | Introductory Life Science | — | Introductory Life Science is designed as an introductory life science course for liberal arts majors or other students interested in a survey of biological principles. Topics covered range from the c… source |
| BIO-104 | Introductory Life Science Laboratory | — | Introductory Life Science Laboratory is intended as a laboratory experience to complement . Students meet two hours each week and explore basic biological concepts such as cell theory, evolution, and… source |
| BIO-106 | Environmental Biology | — | Environmental Biology is designed as an introductory life science course for liberal arts majors or other students interested in environmental issues. Topics covered include ecology, pollution, and o… source |
| BIO-107 | Environmental Biology Laboratory | — | Environmental Science Laboratory is intended as a laboratory experience to complement . Students meet two hours each week and explore environmental science topics through hands-on exercises, videos,… source |
| BIO-113 | Plants and Society | — | Plants and Society is a laboratory-based introductory life science course for liberal arts majors or other students interested in a survey of biological principles using plants as the study organism.… source |
| BIO-140 | Introduction to Evolution | — | Introduction to Evolution is designed to introduce liberal arts majors or other students to the major principles of evolutionary biology. The course will include a history of evolutionary thought and… source |
| BIO-150 | Microbes and Society | — | Microbes and Society is designed for the general student who wishes to learn more about microbes. This class emphasizes scientific inquiry through selected concepts in biology, such as organization,… source |
| BIO-152 | Microbes and Society Laboratory | — | Microbes and Society Laboratory is designed as a laboratory experience to complement . The lab experience will offer students the opportunity to see how relevant microbial organisms are to our day to… source |
| BIO-162 | Human Heredity | — | Human Heredity is designed for liberal arts majors or other students who want to learn more about the principles of human heredity, population genetics, and recent discoveries in genetics including t… source |
| BIO-171 | Biology of Human Disease | — | Biology of Human Disease is designed for the general student who wishes to learn more about diseases affecting the human body, their causes and risk factors, transmission, prevention and treatments.… source |
| BIO-185 | Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology | — | Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology is intended for students in pre-nursing, pre-respiratory therapy, pre-radiology, physical education, or other fields requiring only one semester of anatomy and p… source |
| BIO-201 | Fundamentals of Biology I | — | Fundamentals of Biology I is the first of two courses required for life science and pre-professional majors such as pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-pharmacy, and pre-veterinary medicine. This course… source |
| BIO-202 | Fundamentals of Biology II | — | Fundamentals of Biology II is the second of two courses required for life science and pre-professional majors such as pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-pharmacy, and pre-veterinary medicine. This cour… source |
| BIO-274 | Microbiology | — | Microbiology is a foundation course for students pursuing a variety of biological and medical professions, as well as other interested students. Emphasis is on the broad principles of microbiology, i… source |
| BIO-281 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | — | Human Anatomy and Physiology I is designed for students pursing admission to four-year nursing and other Allied Health programs. This in-depth course covers approximately half the body systems, inclu… source |
| BIO-282 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | — | Human Anatomy and Physiology II is a companion course to BIO 281 - Anatomy and Physiology I. Anatomy and Physiology II covers the remaining body systems including the endocrine, circulatory, lymphati… source |
| BUS-101 | Introduction to Business | — | Introduction to Business introduces business functions, operations, and organization. The course includes forms of ownership, management, finance, business ethics, personnel and labor-management rela… source |
| BUS-102 | Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Business | — | Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Business is a comprehensive course designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and skills required to navigate the rapidly evolving technological… source |
| BUS-105 | Consumer Economics and Personal Finance | — | Consumer Economics and Personal Finance studies the personal, social, and political aspects of consumer roles. Among the topics discussed are consumer rights and responsibilities, consumer law, consu… source |
| BUS-130 | Entrepreneurship Principles | — | Entrepreneurship Principles examines the various skills and habits essential for a successful entrepreneurial venture. Real world case studies will provide opportunities to analyze why certain busine… source |
| BUS-131 | Entrepreneurship Planning | — | Entrepreneurship Planning examines how demographics, creativity, innovation, technology, and social changes create business opportunities. This course investigates the skills required to analyze appr… source |
| BUS-170 | Introduction to Organizational Behavior | — | Introduction to Organizational Behavior is an introduction to the theories and concepts of human behavior in organizations. Foundations of behavior of individuals and groups and organizational struct… source |
| BUS-200 | Legal Environment in Business | — | Legal Environment in Business is a study of the legal and social environment of business, with emphases on business ethics and corporate social responsibilities. Areas of concentration include govern… source |
| BUS-201 | Business Law | — | Business Law is an introduction to the legal system as it affects business activity. Areas of concentration include formation and nature of contracts, the agency relationships, and the Uniform Commer… source |
| BUS-223 | Business Statistics | — | Business Statistics addresses the basic concepts of statistical analysis used in business decision-making, including the use of probability to deal with uncertainty. The student will analyze and work… source |
| BUS-230 | Entrepreneurship Capstone | — | Entrepreneurship Capstone is designed to develop student competency in business research instrumental for constructing a solid business plan. The course focuses on developing these skills by expandin… source |
| BUS-279 | Principles of Finance | — | Principles of Finance is an introduction of financial techniques used in management decisions. The course emphasizes the basic principles of finance including the process, institutions, markets, and… source |
| BUS-282 | International Business | — | International Business examines why international business takes place, what advantages accrue to firms operating internationally, what makes international business different from purely domestic ope… source |
| BUS-295 | Independent Study in Business Administration | — | Independent Study in Business Administration is designed for the student who desires to conduct an individual project or research based on personal goals and objectives in an area of special interest… source |
| BUS-296 | Special Topics in Business Administration | — | Special Topics in Business Administration provides an overview of the many facets involved in managing and organizing today's nonprofit organization. This course will assume a realistic posture of th… source |
| CHM-099 | Introductory Chemistry | — | Introductory Chemistry is designed for the student who has not had high school chemistry or who wishes a basic review of high school chemistry. The course provides an introduction to the concepts, pr… source |
| CHM-105 | Chemistry and Society | — | Chemistry and Society is designed for a student pursuing a non-science associates degree and is seeking a chemistry course to satisfy the Physical Science General Education requirements for an Associ… source |
| CHM-110 | General, Organic and Biochemistry I | — | General, Organic and Biochemistry I is designed for the Allied Health students who require introductory organic chemistry as part of their Program of Study. This course is the first semester of a two… source |
| CHM-120 | General Chemistry I | — | General Chemistry I is the first semester of a college-level two-semester sequence in the study of the fundamental principles and concepts of chemistry with emphasis on such topics as stoichiometry;… source |
| CHM-130 | General Chemistry II | — | General Chemistry II is the second semester continuation of CHM 120 with emphasis on such topics as intermolecular forces, solutions, kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acid-based equilibria, thermodyna… source |
| CHM-210 | General, Organic and Biochemistry II | — | General, Organic and Biochemistry II is the second semester continuation of CHM 110, and focuses on the organic and biochemical nature of compounds. Topics include organic nomenclature, structure, ph… source |
| CHM-220 | Organic Chemistry I | — | Organic Chemistry I is designed for science majors and pre-professional students. It presents the chemistry of alkanes, cycloalkanes, alkyl halides, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, thiols, ketone, aldehy… source |
| CHM-230 | Organic Chemistry II | — | Organic Chemistry II is a continuation of and is designed for science majors and pre-professional students. It presents the chemistry of aromatic systems, carbonyl compounds, carboxylic acids and the… source |
| CHM-240 | General Biological Chemistry | — | General Biological Chemistry is designed to give the student a broad overview of the interactions of biologically active molecules. A review of basic organic functional groups will be provided as wel… source |
| CIS-102 | Introduction to Computers and Information Systems | — | Introduction to Computers and Information Systems surveys the uses of computers in business, industry and the home. This course introduces computer concepts, principles, and terminology. A number of… source |
| CIS-120 | Introduction to Microsoft Word | — | Introduction to Microsoft Word will present the basics of word processing along with such features as creating, formatting, editing, saving, and printing a document. The techniques required for chang… source |
| CIS-121 | Introduction to Excel | — | Introduction to Excel will demonstrate the use of basic topics including spreadsheet design, formulas, functions, and graphing. The use of this package will be presented in a business problem-solving… source |
| CIS-124 | Introduction to Power Point | — | Introduction to PowerPoint will present the basics needed to create, edit, and enhance presentations. Drawings, clip art, color schemes, charts, and text will be used to teach the creation of notes,… source |
| CIS-130 | Introduction to Access | — | Introduction to Access is designed to teach the student the features available in Microsoft Access. The topics of creating a database, storing, sorting, and retrieving data, and querying a database w… source |
| CIS-135 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | — | This course introduces students to the foundational concepts, tools, and applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in modern business and society. Students will explore how AI technologies like ma… source |
| CIS-170 | Programming Logic & Design | — | Programming Logic & Design introduces computer programming and problem solving in a structured program logic environment. It introduces key programming concepts, including structure, decision making,… source |
| CIS-180 | Introduction to Visual Basic Programming | — | Introduction to Visual Basic Programming is an introductory course that is designed for students and professionals with little or no Visual Basic or Windows programming experience. The student will l… source |
| CIS-190 | Intro to Python Programming | — | Python is an incredibly flexible language, used in many ways in the field of IT. Programming, Web Design, IT Security, Networking and Network automation all utilize Python in some way, shape or form.… source |
| CIS-200 | Introduction to Machine Learning | — | This course introduces the fundamental concepts and applications of machine learning, a discipline within artificial intelligence and data science that enables computer systems to learn from data and… source |
| CIS-240 | Introduction to JAVA Programming | — | Introduction to JAVA Programming is a course designed to introduce the student to JAVA software development. Students will write platform-independent, object-oriented code for conventional applicatio… source |
| CIS-245 | Programming Android for Mobile Devices | — | Programming Android for Mobile Devices introduces the programming of simple Android mobile device applications. This course provides an overview of the Java language, and an introduction to the Andro… source |
| CIS-254 | Database Programming | — | Database Programming introduces the student to the concept of database processing. Physical representation, modeling and commercial systems are covered. Each student will have the opportunity to writ… source |
| CIS-276 | Introduction to C/C++ Programming | — | Introduction to C/C++ Programming provides the student with an introduction to programming using the C/C++ programming language. This course is suitable for students with little or no programming bac… source |
| CIS-277 | Advanced C/C++ Programming | — | Advanced C/C++ Programming is a continuation of CIS 276-Intro to C/C++ Programming. This course emphasizes the concepts, principles and practices of object-oriented programming and of data structures… source |
| CIS-279 | Visual C# Programming | — | Visual C# Programming emphasizes event-driven programming. Typical topics include design principles and practices, object-oriented and procedural development, GUI design and implementation, data file… source |
| CIS-280 | Programming iOS Apple Mobile Devices | — | Programming iOS Apple mobile devices introduces the concept of programming simple iOS mobile device applications using Cocoa (application development environment) and Objective C. Students will learn… source |
| CIS-290 | Special Topics in Computers and Information Systems | — | Special Topics in Computers and Information Systems is a study of advanced topics in computer science. The student will study selected topics of current practices in computer information and support… source |
| CIS-291 | Internship-Field Project | — | Internship-Field Project requires individual assignments at Rock Valley College or in a carefully selected local data processing installation. The primary purpose of this course is to give the studen… source |
| COM-113 | Introduction to Public Relations | — | Introduction to Public Relations provides an overview of the practices, theories, ethics, issues, and problems of public relations. Course material and projects explore the history and development of… source |
| COM-119 | News Writing | — | News Writing introduces students to the basic elements of clear, concise, accurate, and balanced news writing. Students learn the techniques of news gathering, reporting, and interviewing as well as… source |
| COM-130 | Introduction to Mass Communication | — | Introduction to Mass Communication will examine the nature and impact of the mass media on our society and provide an overview of the nature, functions, responsibilities, and history of the mass comm… source |
| COM-140 | Writing for Multimedia | — | Writing for Multimedia is an introduction to the basic writing skills necessary to create messages for the multimedia environment, such as web-based and other digital forms including text, audio, sti… source |
| COM-155 | Introduction to Photography | — | This course provides an overview of the fundamental history, theory, and processes of photography. Students will practice basic techniques and concepts with an emphasis on the application of various… source |
| COM-156 | Audio Production I | — | Audio Production I is a basic introduction to the equipment, facilities, and terminology of the audio media industry. Students will work on individual and group recording projects including: public s… source |
| COM-157 | Video Production I | — | Video Production I is a basic introduction to the equipment, facilities, and terminology of the video media industry. Students will work in a multiple camera studio and produce live TV shows, short f… source |
| COM-208 | Screenwriting | — | Screenwriting will cover the most important aspects of the art and craft of writing for the screen. Through classroom discussion of student writing and the study of assigned screenplays, films, and t… source |
| COM-218 | Broadcast Performance | — | Broadcast Performance introduces students to the principles and techniques for on-air roles in broadcasting. This course emphasizes the development of voice quality, creating copy, reading and delive… source |
| COM-221 | Photojournalism | — | Photojournalism is an introduction to the principles and techniques of photojournalism for use in a variety of platforms including print, broadcast, web, and social media. Students will use still pho… source |
| COM-251 | Film History and Appreciation | — | Film History and Appreciation is a survey of film as an art form and an industry. Particular emphasis is placed on lighting, sound, genre characteristics, image composition, editing, criticism, and s… source |
| COM-252 | International History of Film | — | International History of Film is a survey of major worldwide film movements, genres, directors and principle films with the purpose of understanding the social, economic, and political situations tha… source |
| COM-255 | Advanced Photography | — | This course continues to develop basic techniques and concepts introduced in Introduction to photography. Students are also introduced to commercial and more advanced camera, lighting, and photo edit… source |
| COM-256 | Advanced Audio Production | — | Advanced Audio Production is designed to develop the student's skills with the equipment, facilities, and terminology of the audio industry as it relates to TV and film production. Students will work… source |
| COM-257 | Cinematography | — | Cinematography is designed to give students specialized training in the video production industry, with an emphasis in advanced camera and lighting techniques. Students will produce multiple group an… source |
| COM-260 | Advanced Post-Production | — | Advanced Post-Production instructs students in the areas of motion graphics, color grading, animation, and other image processing techniques. Students will develop skills in working with industry sta… source |
| COM-296 | Documentary Production | — | Documentary Production provides students with an overview of the history of the documentary film genre and develops the production skills necessary to create documentary films. Students will explore… source |
| COM-297 | Motion Picture Production | — | Motion Picture Production is designed to give students the training and practical instruction to create and produce short narrative films. Students will write a short screenplay, cooperate on an all-… source |
| COM-298 | Mass Communication Internship | — | Mass Communication Internship provides elective credit for serving as a student intern for a media production facility including Rock Valley College. Students will learn about production equipment, o… source |
| CRM-101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | — | Introduction to Criminal Justice is open to all students and covers philosophy and history of law enforcement; crime and police problems; organization and jurisdiction of local, state, and federal la… source |
| CRM-102 | Introduction to Probation and Parole | — | Introduction to Probation and Parole is designed to acquaint the student with the functions, procedures and objectives of probation and parole systems. Emphasis will be placed on developing the stude… source |
| CRM-103 | Introduction to Corrections | — | Introduction to Corrections provides for the opportunity to study the history of corrections in society, as well as the philosophy of punishment as a means to deter crime. The course will also focus… source |
| CRM-104 | Introduction to Private Security | — | Introduction to Private Security is designed as an introductory review of the field for either supervisors or security personnel. The main emphasis of this course is in the areas of personnel and pro… source |
| CRM-105 | Police Report Writing | — | Police Report Writing includes specialized training for law enforcement and private security personnel. The course includes a review of basic vocabulary, grammar and written organization skills. Ther… source |
| CRM-120 | Criminal Investigation | — | Criminal Investigation covers the basics of criminal investigation, including crime scene search and recording; collection and preservation of physical evidence; scientific aids; sources of informati… source |
| CRM-125 | Criminal Procedure and Civil Rights | — | Criminal Procedure and Civil Rights covers the rights and privileges of individuals and groups. The emphasis is on current decisions, which govern the actions of law enforcement officers. source |
| CRM-127 | Ethics in Law Enforcement | — | Ethics in Law Enforcement will introduce the student to the ethical principles that apply to those entering law enforcement and related career paths. Specific examples of police corruption in the Uni… source |
| CRM-130 | Diversity and Criminal Justice | — | This course examines race and ethnicity in the context of the criminal justice system. Emphasis is on the treatment of minorities by law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Course topics include di… source |
| CRM-135 | Officer Wellness and Crisis Intervention | — | This course explores the theoretical and practical aspects of crisis intervention, focusing on the mental health and well-being of law enforcement officers. It covers techniques for managing crises,… source |
| CRM-201 | 21st Century Policing | — | This course explores alternative based approaches to traditional policing that focus on preventing crime and instilling trust within the community. Course topics include History of Policing in Americ… source |
| CRM-210 | Criminal Law | — | Criminal Law covers the reasons for criminal laws; their source and function in our society; the structure, definitions, and most frequently used sections of the penal code and other criminal statute… source |
| CRM-225 | Juvenile Procedures | — | Juvenile Procedures covers the position law enforcement agencies have in juvenile and delinquency control, organization and functions of related juvenile agencies, the laws governing the handling of… source |
| CRM-260 | Police Organization and Administration | — | Police Organization and Administration is designed to give students a knowledge of the principles and practice involved in the organization and administration of law enforcement agencies. Special emp… source |
| CRM-271 | Patrol Procedures | — | Patrol Procedures will expose students to the patrol function of law enforcement. Emphasis will be placed on the techniques and procedures necessary to successfully investigate such incidents as cras… source |
| CRM-281 | Rules of Evidence | — | Rules of Evidence covers the importance of evidence collected and preserved by law enforcement officers. Subjects such as judicial evidence, proof, law of evidence, degree of certainty, kinds and typ… source |
| CRM-282 | Interviews and Interrogations | — | Interviews and Interrogations is designed to help the student understand the purpose and importance of proper interviews and the methods of interviewing. Assessment of the verbal and non-verbal commu… source |
| CRM-283 | Special Topics in Police Science | — | Special Topics in Police Science is designed to meet the needs or interests of the prospective police applicant as well as the veteran officer. Course requirements are based on the topics under study… source |
| CRM-291 | Internship | — | Internship provides for observation and limited participation in law enforcement or related agencies. Consent of program coordinator and agency is required. Seventy-five hours of internship is requir… source |
| DNT-102 | Preventive Dental Hygiene | — | Preventive Dental Hygiene introduces the causes and prevention of the two most common dental diseases: dental caries and periodontal disease. Students learn to assess client needs and to provide oral… source |
| DNT-104 | Dental Anatomy, Histology, and Embryology | — | Dental Anatomy, Histology, and Embryology introduces the students to terminology relating to anatomic structures of the oral cavity. Special emphasis is placed on the teeth and root morphology of bot… source |
| DNT-106 | Head and Neck Anatomy | — | Head and Neck Anatomy will provide students with a detailed survey of the head and neck. Special emphasis will be placed on the skeletal, muscular, glandular, circulatory, nervous, lymphatic, and epi… source |
| DNT-108 | Pre-Clinical Dental Hygiene Theory | — | Pre-Clinical Dental Hygiene provides the students with the scientific principles of dental hygiene practice with emphasis on basic instrumentation, health/dental history introduction, and periodontal… source |
| DNT-109 | Pre-Clinical Dental Hygiene Lab | — | Pre-Clinical Dental Hygiene Lab provides the students with a safe environment to practice concepts of infection control, positioning, and basic instrumentation. Students will practice on typodonts an… source |
| DNT-110 | Nutrition & Biochemistry | — | Nutrition and Biochemistry will prepare students to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, evaluate, and document the nutritional needs of patients and contribute to their nutritional well-being. This co… source |
| DNT-112 | Clinical Dental Hygiene I | — | Clinical Dental Hygiene I parallels , Dental Hygiene Theory I. This course is a continuation of , Preclinical Dental Hygiene. The course will provide clinical practice in fundamental dental hygiene i… source |
| DNT-113 | Dental Hygiene Theory I | — | Dental Hygiene Theory I will emphasize the Dental Hygiene Process of Care and management of clients. Topics include medical/dental history analysis, vitals, motivation; human needs model, dental hygi… source |
| DNT-114 | General and Oral Pathology | — | General and Oral Pathology provides students with an introduction to the role of the Dental Hygienist in identifying and describing abnormal oral findings. The course focus is on the fundamentals of… source |
| DNT-116 | Dental Radiology Theory | — | Dental Radiology Theory will provide the student with the theory and procedures for exposing and developing various dental films. Radiation physics, characteristics and radiation biology and protecti… source |
| DNT-117 | Dental Radiology Lab | — | Dental Radiology Lab will provide the student with the procedures for exposing and developing various dental films, including extra and intraoral techniques. Infection control and safety factors will… source |
| DNT-118 | Dental Pharmacology | — | Dental Pharmacology provides the student with knowledge of current drugs, including their pharmacological effects, adverse reactions, indications and contraindications as they relate to patient histo… source |
| DNT-120 | Introduction to Periodontics I | — | Introduction to Periodontics I will introduce the student to the fundamental theories of periodontics. The course reviews basic histology, etiology, clinical features, and treatment of periodontal in… source |
| DNT-208 | Dental Hygiene Pain Management Theory | — | Dental Hygiene Pain Management Theory will prepare students to provide comprehensive dental hygiene treatment utilizing pain management techniques. Students will learn to identify complications assoc… source |
| DNT-209 | Dental Hygiene Pain Management Lab | — | Dental Hygiene Pain Management Lab will prepare students to administer local anesthesia in a safe manner. Students will demonstrate current pain management techniques allowed by state laws. source |
| DNT-210 | Dental Materials Theory | — | Dental Materials Theory provides an introduction to the use of dental materials used in the practice of dentistry. This course will present the properties of amalgams, gypsum, impression materials, s… source |
| DNT-211 | Dental Materials Lab | — | Dental Materials Lab provides an introduction to the use of dental materials used in the practice of dentistry. It will include the manipulation of materials to increase the knowledge of dental mater… source |
| DNT-212 | Clinical Interim | — | Clinical Interim provides the continuation of clinical practice and management in oral prophylaxis on the child, young adult and adult clients applying consistent infection control and client assessm… source |
| DNT-214 | Periodontics II | — | Periodontics II is a continuation of . Course content includes additional knowledge required to diagnose and treat periodontal diseases, clinical management of the periodontium and adjunctive therapi… source |
| DNT-216 | Clinical Dental Hygiene II | — | Clinical Dental Hygiene II is a continuation of , and coincides with course . The course will provide clinical practice and management in oral prophylaxis on the adult and periodontally involved clie… source |
| DNT-217 | Dental Hygiene Theory II | — | Dental Hygiene Theory II parallels Clinical Dental Hygiene II. Major topics emphasize predisposing factors to medical emergencies that may occur in the dental setting and their management. This cours… source |
| DNT-220 | Community Dental Health | — | Community Dental Health focuses on the current concepts of community dental health, the dental hygienist's role in the prevention of dental problems, and the delivery of dental care to society. Stude… source |
| DNT-221 | Community Dental Health Practicum | — | Community Dental Health Practicum is a companion course to : Community Dental Health. Selected experiences are provided to assist in the delivery of oral health education and services in community se… source |
| DNT-223 | Dental Ethics, Jurisprudence, and Practice Management | — | This course provides the student with the skills needed for successful clinic practice management. Emphasis is placed on professional relationships and the various roles dental hygienists encounter i… source |
| DNT-224 | Clinical Dental Hygiene III | — | Clinical Dental Hygiene III is a continuation of and coincides with course . This course will provide clinical practice, continued development of proficiency in techniques, and management in oral pro… source |
| DNT-225 | Dental Hygiene Theory III | — | Dental Hygiene Theory III provides the student with continued dental hygiene theory and background of and and parallels clinical course . Emphasis is placed on medically compromised and special needs… source |
| ECE-100 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | — | This courseâ¯overviewsâ¯early childhood educationâ¯asâ¯aâ¯profession with an emphasis on developmentallyâ¯appropriate practices,â¯professionalism,â¯and historical foundations of early educati… source |
| ECE-101 | The Developing Child | — | This course provides a foundation in the theory and principles of the developmental continuum from conception to age 8. It includes an in-depth study of the developmental domains, as well as an exami… source |
| ECE-103 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition for Young Children | — | This course provides an overview of the health, safety and nutritional needs of young children. Emphasis on early childhood practices that ensure the health and wellness of each child in a group sett… source |
| ECE-105 | Observation & Assessment of Children | — | This courseâ¯introducesâ¯a variety of assessmentsâ¯and administration techniques suitable forâ¯young children.â¯Studentsâ¯interpret, document, and use assessment data to plan curriculum. Studen… source |
| ECE-113 | Infant and Toddler Curriculum | — | This course focuses on the development and implementation of curriculum for children ages birth through three years. Emphasis is placed on developmentally appropriate practices, including age-appropr… source |
| ECE-201 | Language Development | — | Language Development will focus on the structure and function of children's language. Developmental process of language and literacy and its inter-relationship and dependency upon other growth proces… source |
| ECE-202 | Child, Family, and Community | — | This courseâ¯focuses on the diverse needs of the child within the context of family,â¯school,â¯and community.â¯Studentsâ¯examine the interplay of diverseâ¯cultures, lifestyles, abilities, langu… source |
| ECE-203 | Curriculum Planning for the Young Child | — | Curriculum Planning for the Young Child is designed to enable the student to plan a developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children. Emphasis is on planning engaging activities that meet in… source |
| ECE-205 | Organization and Supervision of Early Childhood Facilities | — | This course examinesâ¯supervisory responsibilities involved in the administration of an early childhood facility.â¯Students exploreâ¯program planning and implementation, supervision principles, st… source |
| ECE-210 | Math and Science for the Young Child | — | Mathematics and Science for the Young Child focuses on the theory and practice of teaching science and mathematics to young children. Emphasis will be placed on developmentally appropriate practices,… source |
| ECE-212 | Creative Activities for the Young Child | — | This courseâ¯examines the theoretical framework for art, music, and movement asâ¯an important componentâ¯of any early childhood program. Studentsâ¯learnâ¯howâ¯active learningâ¯andâ¯hands-onâ… source |
| ECE-270 | Early Childhood Education Internship | — | Early Childhood Education Internship provides an opportunity to implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans and effective classroom management strategies under the direct supervision of a coll… source |
| ECO-101 | Introduction to Economics | — | This course is a general introduction to the nature and scope of economic analysis and its application to current issues. Topics covered include markets, competition, monopoly, inflation, unemploymen… source |
| ECO-110 | Principles of Economics: Macro | — | This course is an introduction to national income determination, its relationship to unemployment, inflation, and economic growth, and public policy alternatives used to achieve national economic goa… source |
| ECO-111 | Principles of Economics: Micro | — | This course is an introduction to product and resource pricing under various market conditions, and public policy alternatives for economic efficiency and equity in the marketplace. source |
| EDU-202 | Children's Literature | — | Children's Literature is designed to introduce and examine the many genres of children's literature and its uses within a diverse elementary school setting. Students will be introduced to traditional… source |
| EDU-224 | Introduction to Education | — | Introduction to Education is an overview of the American Educational System as both a professional and public enterprise. Social, historical, and philosophical foundations give perspective to examina… source |
| EDU-234 | Introduction to Technology for Teachers | — | Designed for future educators, this course covers basic technology used in teaching and learning in the K-12 classroom with special emphasis on technological integration in academic learning. The app… source |
| EDU-244 | Students With Disabilities in Schools | — | Students with Disabilities in School is a survey course that presents the historical, philosophical and legal foundations of special education, as well as an overview of the characteristics of indivi… source |
| EDU-245 | Special Education Practicum | — | Special Education Practicum is an opportunity for students and special education majors to work directly in the local agencies and schools with diverse populations under the supervision of the colleg… source |
| EDU-274 | Elementary School Practicum | — | This course is an opportunity for all elementary education or special education majors to work directly in the local schools under the supervision of the college and cooperating teacher. Completion o… source |
| EET-100 | Introduction to Electronics | — | Introduction to Electronics presents a series of lecture demonstrations on electronics theory and practical applications. The course attempts to develop student interest in electronics and provides a… source |
| EET-105 | Introduction to Sustainable Energy | — | Introduction to Sustainable Energy describes force, work, energy, and power as related to sustainable-energy systems. The fundamental operation of the electric power grid is described. The focus of t… source |
| EET-107 | Introduction to Codes and Standards | — | Introduction to Codes and Standards introduces you to the National Electric Code (NEC) and explains how this code relates to renewable energy systems notably photovoltaics, small wind turbines, fuel… source |
| EET-125 | Electronics Fabrication Skills | — | This laboratory course covers chassis wiring, cable assembly techniques, and proper handling precautions of the materials used in the fabrication and repair of electronic equipment. Material Safety D… source |
| EET-135 | Digital Electronics | — | Digital Electronics introduces the theory and application of digital logic circuits. Topics include basic combinational logic with applications and basic sequential logic with applications. Examples… source |
| EET-141 | DC/AC Circuits and Electronics I | — | DC and AC Circuits and Electronics I develops techniques for circuit analysis and introduces electronic devices. Topics include: units and number notation, significant digits and rounding. Electrical… source |
| EET-142 | DC/AC Circuits and Electronics II | — | DC/AC Circuits and Electronics II is a continuation of . The phasor concept is introduced including polar/rectangular conversions and phasor arithmetic. Reactance, impedance, susceptance, and admitta… source |
| EET-168 | Electronic Engineering Technology Internship | — | EET Internship requires a supervised experience in the field of electronic engineering technology using a cooperative training plan agreed to by the instructor, participating firm, and student. The s… source |
| EET-190 | Sustainable Electrical Energy Generation | — | Sustainable Electrical Energy Generation describes the operation of photovoltaic (PV) systems comprised of solar modules, batteries, battery chargers, and inverters to produce power-grid-quality ac v… source |
| EET-219 | Electric Motors, Controls, and Variable Speed Drives | — | Electric motors, controls, and variable speed drives (VSD) provides a review of linear and rotational motion, and energy conversions. The basics of electromagnetism, DC motors and AC single-phase and… source |
| EET-239 | Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) | — | Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) introduces the application and programming of powerful and flexible devices for industrial control systems. Topics include: ladder logic, PLC programming, progra… source |
| EET-240 | DC/AC Circuits and Electronics III | — | DC/AC Circuits and Electronics III is a continuation of . The use of phasors to describe ac circuits is used for impedance and admittance calculations. The frequency response of an amplifier system i… source |
| EET-242 | Sensors, Transducers, and Signal-Conditioning | — | Sensors, Transducers, and Signal-Conditioning presents all components of a modern instrumentation system including sensors and transducers, signal conditioning, data collection and display. Sensors f… source |
| EET-245 | Control Systems | — | Control Systems introduces basic industrial control systems. Topics include: on-off control, several forms of proportional analog control, digital control, and fuzzy logic control. Related topics suc… source |
| EET-251 | Microcontrollers and Interfacing | — | introduces the student to microcontroller architecture and C programming for embedded control applications. The course deals with the logical development of programs with appropriate software documen… source |
| EET-254 | Robotics and Automated Systems | — | Robotics and Automated Systems introduces the student to the mechanical, electrical, and electronic components used in robotics and other automated systems. The student will learn the essential termi… source |
| EET-261 | Advanced Microcontrollers | — | Advanced Microcontrollers presents microcontrollers for solving basic control problems. Hardware interfacing and software design are studied. The instruction centers on the more popular low-cost micr… source |
| EET-275 | Wireless Electronics | — | Wireless Electronics introduces the basic principles of electronic communications, radio frequency identification (RFID), and remote passive and powered sensors such as those based on surface acousti… source |
| EET-277 | Geothermal, Solar Heating, and Lighting | — | Geothermal, Solar Heating and Lighting introduces the student to the use of energy efficiency and conservation, and the application of renewable energy sources. Geothermal systems for heating and coo… source |
| EET-282 | EET Capstone Project | — | EET Capstone Project is a project-based experience that allows the student to apply basic and advanced principles covered in other courses. Students will work individually or in teams to select a pro… source |
| EET-285 | Introduction to Digital Signal Processing | — | Introduction to Digital Signal Processing presents fundamental sampled data systems and digital signal processing (DSP) as an alternative to traditional analog techniques. Topics include: Nyquist cri… source |
| EET-298 | EET Seminar | — | is a weekly discussion regarding current events in the electronics industry. Topics may include sensors, integrated circuits, microcontrollers, robotics, alternative energy, power electronics, modeli… source |
| EET-299 | Special Topics in Electronic Engineering Technology | — | Special Topics in Electronic Engineering Technology explores specific applications, skills, or interest in modern electronic technology. A special topic requires: adequate and available materials on… source |
| EGR-101 | Introduction to Engineering | — | Introduction to Engineering is a study of engineering and technological systems. The course will explore various engineering disciplines, the role of the engineer in society, the engineering approach… source |
| EGR-135 | Engineering Graphics/CAD | — | Engineering Graphics/CAD is an introduction to engineering graphics and design. Topics include design problems, sketching, dimensioning, tolerancing, multi-view orthographic representations, auxiliar… source |
| EGR-206 | Statics | — | Statics is an analysis of two and three-dimensional force systems by vector and scalar methods. Topics include general principles, force vectors, particle and rigid body equilibrium, distributed forc… source |
| EGR-207 | Dynamics | — | Dynamics is an analysis of the motion of particles and rigid bodies as well as the relationship between forces acting on bodies and the change in motion produced by the forces. Topics include particl… source |
| EGR-221 | Elementary Mechanics of Deformable Bodies | — | Elementary Mechanics of Deformable Bodies studies the relationships between external forces and the stresses and deformations they produce in a deformable body for both elastic and inelastic behavior… source |
| EGR-231 | Engineering Circuit Analysis | — | Engineering Circuit Analysis provides an introduction to electric circuits. Circuit topologies including series, parallel, series-parallel, and non-planar circuits are explained. Fundamental circuit… source |
| ELC-120 | Introduction to Apprenticeship | — | The Introduction to Apprenticeship class includes a historical study of apprenticeship, local apprenticeship, the electrical industry, and its future. Students will study mathematics, safety and job… source |
| ELC-121 | Electrical Theory and Code | — | The Electrical Theory and Code course includes electrical theory in structure of matter, Ohm213s law, circuits, resistance, magnetism, AC and DC, and circuit calculations. The electrical code is intr… source |
| ELC-122 | Lighting and Transformers | — | The Lighting and Transformers course covers general lighting, safety, installation requirements and code studies, incandescent lamps, fluorescent lamps and ballasts, and circuit calculation. Students… source |
| ELC-123 | Motors and Wiring Systems | — | The Motors and Wiring Systems course emphasizes the principles of AC motors. Types of AC motors taught are split-phase, capacitor, repulsion, shadepole, universal, and three-phase motors. Wiring syst… source |
| ELC-125 | Safe Electrical Work Practices | — | This course is designed to encourage safe work practices in the electrician's field. The curriculum is based on the NFPA 70E, which is used by employers to help them comply with the Occupational Safe… source |
| ELC-130 | OSHA 30 and Disaster Response | — | This course is designed to provide students an awareness of the safety and health hazards that disaster site workers may encounter as well as the personal protective equipment and proper documentatio… source |
| ELC-140 | The Labor Movement 1865-1980 | — | The Labor Movement 1865-1980 course is designed to give the student a basic understanding of the rise of the American labor movement. Among the topics covered are the change from an agricultural soci… source |
| ELC-141 | Labor Movement 1975 to Present | — | The Labor Movement 1975-Present course is designed to give the student a general understanding of the state of the American labor movement over the last thirty years. Among the topics covered are the… source |
| ELC-142 | Labor Movement, Present & Future | — | This course is designed to give the student a broad understanding of the current state of the American labor movement, and examines possible future developments based on present trends. The effect of… source |
| ELC-243 | Alternating Current | — | The Alternating Current course is a review of alternating current with emphasis on inductance, grounding studies, inductance reactance, capacitive reactance and mathematics for AC circuits. Included… source |
| ELC-244 | Electronics Circuitry | — | The Electronics Circuitry course focuses on basic electronics concepts, basic rectifiers, filter circuits and power supplies, and amplifier circuits. Also covered are audio amplifiers, time delays an… source |
| ELC-245 | Motor Control | — | The Motor Control course includes starting protective controls, starters and relays, blueprint reading, job and reverse circuits, sequence control circuits, circuit analysis, and trouble shooting. source |
| ELC-246 | Power Controls | — | The Power Controls course includes power controls, control of DC motors, process control, air conditioning and refrigeration, welding control, instrumentation, static control basic concept and logic… source |
| ELC-247 | Advanced Studies I | — | The Advance Studies I course begins the fifth year of Electricians Apprenticeship. The main focus of this course is advanced studies in electronics, codeology, and code design blueprints. source |
| ELC-248 | Advanced Studies II | — | The Advanced Studies II course is the final class of this program. Students will receive advanced and in-depth instruction in three areas: programmable controllers, blueprints, and air conditioning c… source |
| ELC-249 | Electrician Internship I | — | The Electrician Internship course has been developed and established as the on-the-job component of the Electrician Apprenticeship Program, consisting of work relating to the wiring of residential, c… source |
| ENG-098 | Introduction to College Reading and Writing | — | In Introduction to College Reading and Writing, students sharpen the reading and writing skills that are essential to learning in college courses. Following an integrated approach to reading and writ… source |
| ENG-100 | Workshop for College Writing | — | Workshop for College Writing supports students' work in Composition I and deepens their understanding of course materials through additional practice activities and class assignments. By working in a… source |
| ENG-101 | Composition I | — | In Composition I, students write in a variety of college-level genres using a flexible writing process. Students learn to consider the rhetorical situation, to develop and support claims effectively… source |
| ENG-103 | Composition II | — | In Composition II, students conduct research on academic topics, advance extended arguments, and integrate sources effectively using a flexible writing process. Students learn to consider the rhetori… source |
| ENG-108 | Introductory Creative Writing | — | Introductory Creative Writing is an introduction to the principles and processes involved in writing poetry and fiction. The course includes lectures, discussion, readings, and workshop-based critiqu… source |
| ENG-109 | Creative Writing II | — | Creative Writing II intends to create a community of serious writers through focused attention to the close revision of original works for the purpose of publication and presentation, as well as enga… source |
| ENG-110 | Introduction to Technical Writing | — | In Introduction to Technical Writing, students, individually and collaboratively, will employ various processes to produce professional caliber technical documents. Throughout the semester students w… source |
| ENG-200 | Language, Power, and Public Life | — | Language, Power, and Public Life is an introduction to rhetoric as an intellectual force shaping public life. This course studies a selection of rhetorical theories and introduces students to key int… source |
| FRE-101 | Introduction to Fire Protection | — | Introduction to Fire Protection provides an overview to fire protection, career opportunities in fire protection, and related fields: philosophy and history of fire protection/service; fire loss anal… source |
| FRE-102 | Fire Apparatus Engineer | — | Fire Apparatus Engineer provides a foundation of theoretical knowledge in order to understand the principles of the use of water in fire protection and to apply hydraulic principles to analyze and to… source |
| FRE-103 | Hazardous Materials Operations | — | Hazardous Materials Operations course provides the student with the basic skills needed to evaluate and work defensively at a hazardous materials incident. Included are the classifications of hazardo… source |
| FRE-104 | Fire Behavior and Combustion | — | This introductory course explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled. Students will learn the characteristics of flammable agents and chemical reacti… source |
| FRE-106 | Rescue Practices | — | Rescue Practices explores life-saving practices related to the operations of fire company as well as the preparedness of the fire department to meet the needs of special rescue situations. The course… source |
| FRE-112 | Vehicle/Machinery Rescue Operations | — | Vehicle/Machinery Rescue Operations is designed to acquaint the student with techniques used in auto extrication. Emphasis will be safety of personnel at emergency incidents, scene size-up, and manag… source |
| FRE-118 | Building Construction for Fire Protection | — | Building Construction for Fire Protection introduces the components of building construction that relate to fire and safety. The focus of this course is on fire fighting safety. The elements of const… source |
| FRE-180 | Essentials of Firefighting I | — | The Essentials of Firefighting I introduces students to basic firefighting skills and equipment. The class includes the following subject areas: orientation, fire behavior, building construction, saf… source |
| FRE-181 | Essentials of Firefighting II | — | Essentials of Firefighting II is an intermediate firefighting skills course that provides the student with an understanding of the principles behind the following subject areas: ladders, hose and app… source |
| FRE-182 | Essentials of Firefighting III | — | Essentials of Firefighting III is an advanced firefighting skills course that combines both previous courses and introduces practical applications. Topics presented are communications, ropes and knot… source |
| FRE-205 | Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety & Survival | — | Principles of fire and emergency services and safety & survival introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives. Topics include an analysis of… source |
| FRE-208 | Fire Prevention Principles | — | Fire Prevention Principles provides fundamental information regarding the history and philosophy of fire prevention, organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau, use of fire codes, identif… source |
| FRE-209 | Fire Protection Systems | — | Fire Protection Systems provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire alarm systems, water-based fire suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, wat… source |
| FRE-210 | Fire Investigation | — | Fire Investigation provides the fundamentals and technical knowledge needed for proper fire science interpretations, including recognizing and conducting origin and cause, preservation of evidence an… source |
| FRE-215 | Introduction to Strategy and Tactics | — | Introduction to Strategy and Tactics provides the principles of fire ground control through the utilization of personnel, equipment, and extinguishing agents. Students will learn hazard mitigation st… source |
| FRE-218 | Instructor I | — | Instructor I will prepare you to become a Fire Science instructor. You will learn how to write performance objectives and lesson plans. Also covered in the course will be instructional and evaluation… source |
| FRE-219 | Instructor II | — | Instructor II places emphasis on teaching formalized lessons from materials prepared by the fire service instructor. Course coverage includes: writing performance objectives, developing lesson plans,… source |
| FRE-223 | Emergency Medical Technician/Basic | — | Emergency Medical Technician covers emergency care, handling, and extrication of the critically ill and injured. Topics covered include control of hemorrhage, treatment of shock, fractures, soft tiss… source |
| FRE-240 | Fire Protection Internship | — | Fire Protection Internship provides the student with an opportunity to apply and expand upon newly acquired skills in the fire service work environment. This course is carried out cooperatively betwe… source |
| FRE-250 | Special Topics in the Fire Service | — | Special Topics in Fire Science is designed to allow a student to apply other learning experiences toward credit at Rock Valley College. National Fire Academy courses, Illinois Fire Service Institute… source |
| FRN-101 | Beginning French | — | Beginning French emphasizes basic communication skills in French, including listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will learn about the culture of selected French-speaking areas. source |
| FRN-102 | Continuation of Beginning French | — | Continuation of Beginning French builds upon and expands the knowledge acquired in Beginning French. source |
| FRN-203 | Intermediate French | — | Intermediate French is the third semester of the foreign language sequence, and is conducted entirely in French. In addition to reviewing first-year concepts, students will expand their knowledge of… source |
| FRN-204 | Continuation of Intermediate French | — | Continuation of Intermediate French is the fourth semester of the foreign language sequence, and is conducted entirely in French. Students will expand their knowledge of the grammatical structures of… source |
| FWS-110 | Fitness Walking | — | Fitness Walking provides individuals with a low-impact alternative to jogging as a means of improving cardiovascular fitness and overall health. This course may be repeated 3 times up to 4 credits. I… source |
| FWS-113 | Low Impact Aerobics | — | Low Impact Aerobics develops and improves strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance. This course may be repeated 3 times up to 4 credits. IMPORTANT NOTE: Students retaking a previously pass… source |
| FWS-116 | Step Aerobics | — | Step Aerobics is designed to stimulate and initiate aerobic-fitness awareness through broadening knowledge and experience of movements of the body through the use of the STEP. This course may be repe… source |
| FWS-119 | Cardio Kickboxing | — | Cardio Kickboxing is designed to provide individuals with an aerobic workout. Tae Kwon Do and boxing skills are incorporated into this high-energy exercise session. This course may be repeated 3 time… source |
| FWS-120 | Yoga for Mindfulness | — | This course introduces students to a variety of yoga sequences, breathing practices, and meditation techniques designed to relieve stress and promote mindfulness and well-being. Students can expect t… source |
| FWS-121 | Cardiovascular Fitness and Conditioning | — | Cardiovascular Fitness & Conditioning focuses on a variety of modes of exercise intended to develop cardiovascular fitness. Emphasis will be placed on understanding basic program design, implementati… source |
| FWS-126 | Beginning Weight Lifting | — | Beginning Weight Lifting introduces basic and intermediate strategies to developing an appropriate individual strength and resistance program. Emphasis will be placed on understanding basic program d… source |
| FWS-127 | Advanced Weight Lifting | — | This course is designed to provide the student with an in-depth study of weight lifting techniques, strategies, and theories. This course will focus on free weights and advanced lifting strategies th… source |
| FWS-128 | Sports Performance Fitness | — | Sports Performance Fitness focuses on a variety of modes of exercise intended to develop sport-related fitness - speed, balance, agility, power, and coordination. Emphasis will be placed on sport-spe… source |
| FWS-151 | Tae Kwon Do | — | Tae Kwon Do is an introduction to a system of techniques for self-defense and counter-attack by the unarmed. The course promotes skill development in basic Tae Kwon Do techniques. This course may be… source |
| FWS-176 | Intercollegiate Sports I | — | Intercollegiate Sports I is a course for students who are members of one of the college's intercollegiate team sports programs. These include: women's basketball, softball and volleyball; men's baseb… source |
| FWS-177 | Intercollegiate Sports II | — | Intercollegiate Sports II is a course for students who are members of one of the college's intercollegiate individual sports teams including women's tennis, men's tennis and men's golf. Students may… source |
| FWS-220 | Introduction to Career Opportunities in Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport | — | Introduction to Career Opportunity in P.E., Exercise Science and Sport provides an opportunity for the student to examine career opportunities in physical education, coaching, sports medicine and clo… source |
| FWS-231 | Contemporary Health Issues | — | Contemporary Health Issues provides health information to students, so they can make intelligent decisions concerning their health and the health of significant others. source |
| FWS-233 | Community Health | — | Community Health is designed to provide the student with an in-depth study of community health organizations issues such as population growth, environment, poverty, medical care and disease. source |
| FWS-235 | Alcohol and Drug Education | — | Alcohol and Drug Education is designed to educate the student about issues relating to all drugs and chemicals used in today's society. Students will learn about prescription drugs, over-the-counter… source |
| FWS-236 | Human Sexuality | — | Human Sexuality introduces topics of human sexual functioning including the physiology, sociology, philosophy and morality of human sexual practices and of love. source |
| FWS-237 | Nutrition for Optimum Living | — | Nutrition for Optimum Living explores the function of nutrients and nutrition as it affects health. Attention is given to understanding the importance and inter-relationship of the nutrients to achie… source |
| FWS-243 | First Aid, General Safety, CPR and AED | — | The First Aid and General Safety portion of the course is designed to prepare the student to make appropriate decisions regarding first aid care and provide the skills necessary to provide appropriat… source |
| FWS-250 | Introduction to Sport Management | — | Introduction to Sport Management will introduce the student to the expanding field of sport management. An overview of the field and specific career opportunities will be covered. source |
| FWS-253 | Introduction to Coaching | — | Introduction to Coaching covers the basic principles and practices of coaching by examining sport philosophy, pedagogy, physiology, management, and sports medicine. source |
| FWS-254 | ASEP Sport First Aid and CPR | — | ASEP Sport First Aid and CPR is the second course in a two sequence designed to prepare students for the American Sport Effectiveness Program (ASEP) exam. This course acquaints the student with the c… source |
| FWS-255 | Sociology of Sport | — | Sociology of Sport is designed to educate students about the relevance of sport in modern society, impact of sport on society, and the influence which cultural institutions have on sport. source |
| FWS-256 | History of Physical Education and Sport | — | History of Physical Education & Sport is the historical development of the physical education field from ancient times to present. The course includes social, political, economic, military, and relig… source |
| FWS-258 | Sport and Exercise Psychology | — | Sport and Exercise Psychology is the examination of psychological concepts and coaching attitudes and techniques for improving and fostering athletic performance and enjoyment. The course includes ps… source |
| FWS-260 | Introduction to Exercise Science | — | Introduction to Exercise Science is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the discipline including areas of study, technology, certifications, professional organizations as well as… source |
| FWS-261 | Nutrition for Fitness and Sport | — | Nutrition for Fitness and Sport explores the relationship between nutrition and physical fitness. Topics covered include: adequate diets for athletes, pre-event meals, nutritional demands of aerobic… source |
| FWS-263 | Nutrition, Exercise and Weight Control | — | Nutrition, Exercise and Weight Control is specifically designed for those students who want to better understand the relationship of dieting and exercise to obesity. Based on a multi-disciplinary app… source |
| FWS-265 | Personal Fitness and Wellness | — | Personal Fitness and Wellness incorporates the principles and theories of wellness into an individualized fitness program. By combining lecture and activity, all aspects of the student's lifestyle wi… source |
| FWS-266 | Personal Training I - Concepts and Applications | — | This course is the first course in a two sequence designed to prepare students for the National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal Training (NSCA-CPT) exam. This course acquaint… source |
| FWS-267 | Personal Training II - Concepts and Application | — | This course is the second course in a two sequence designed to prepare students for the National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal Training (NSCA-CPT) exam. This course acquain… source |
| FWS-270 | FWS Practicum I | — | The FWS Practicum I is an opportunity for students entering the fields of Exercise Science, or Sport Management to work directly in local agencies under the supervision of the college. This course is… source |
| FWS-271 | FWS Practicum II | — | The Fitness, Wellness & Sport Practicum II is an opportunity for students entering the fields of Exercise Science or Sport Management to work directly in local agencies under the supervision of the c… source |
| FWS-272 | FWS Practicum III | — | The Fitness, Wellness & Sport Practicum III is an opportunity for students entering the fields of Exercise Science or Sport Management to work directly in local agencies under the supervision of the… source |
| FWS-275 | Personal Training Internship | — | Personal Training Internship provides the student with an opportunity to apply and expand upon newly acquired skills in the personal training work environment. This course is carried out cooperativel… source |
| FWS-276 | Athletic Coaching Internship | — | The Athletic Coaching Internship provides the student with an opportunity to apply and expand upon newly acquired skills in the coaching work environment. This course is carried out cooperatively bet… source |
| GAT-101 | Introduction to Graphic Arts Technology | — | Introduction to Graphic Arts Technology is a series of lectures, discussions, presentations, and laboratory experiences designed to orient students to the breadth of the graphic arts industry. Topics… source |
| GAT-110 | Introduction to Photoshop | — | Introduction to Photoshop will familiarize the student with the composition and editing capabilities of Adobe Photoshop. This course is laboratory based and each student will be required to complete… source |
| GAT-115 | Introduction to Illustrator | — | Introduction to Illustrator orients the student to vector-based graphic design software to create original artwork as well as modify and recreate existing files for production output. source |
| GAT-150 | Typography | — | Typography explores the structure, personality, and history of type. Fundamental typographic principles, font recognition, and analysis of the historical use of type will be covered. Emphasis will be… source |
| GAT-168 | Graphic Arts Technology Internship | — | Graphic Arts Technology Internship requires a supervised experience in a graphic arts production facility using a cooperative training plan agreed to by the instructor, participating firm, and studen… source |
| GAT-178 | Fundamentals of Desktop Publishing | — | Fundamentals of Desktop Publishing is a continuation of the computer skills learned in . This course will explore the basics of graphic design, typography, layout and technical issues for desktop pub… source |
| GAT-190 | Image Generation and Output | — | Image Generation and Output explores the creation and output of digital files for printing and publishing. Instruction and laboratory experience include the application of current computer software,… source |
| GAT-215 | Advanced Illustrator | — | Advanced Illustrator builds upon skills learned in such as pen tool techniques, object building, pathfinders, and filters and effects. Additional topics include brushes, patterns, appearance palette,… source |
| GAT-220 | Advanced Photoshop for the Graphic Arts Industry | — | Advanced Photoshop for the Graphic Arts Industry involves a more intensive study of digital image manipulation. Topics include advanced layering techniques, use of channels, duo tones, and output spe… source |
| GAT-241 | Intermediate Desktop Publishing | — | Intermediate Desktop Publishing continues form into more advanced concepts and applications of computer based composition systems for the graphics arts industry. Topics and projects include: creation… source |
| GAT-242 | Advanced Desktop Publishing | — | Advanced Desktop Publishing continues from to cover more advanced technologies such as interactive document publishing, and augmented reality. Topics will also include a basic introduction to creatin… source |
| GAT-255 | Color System Management | — | Color System Management applies color theory to the practical management of color in a production environment. Topics include: color theory, color measurement, creating scanner and monitor color prof… source |
| GEL-101 | Introduction to Geology | — | Introduction to Geology is designed as a first or second semester course for both liberal arts and science majors. This course will serve as an introductory course for a student interested in majorin… source |
| GEL-103 | Fossils and Earth History | — | Fossils and Earth History is an introduction to the geological history of our planet and the evolution of life through the study of rocks and fossils. The course explores the immensity of geologic ti… source |
| GEL-107 | Geology of the Solar System | — | Geology of the Solar System is an introductory survey of the solar system with an emphasis on data acquired by space probes. Topics covered will include the origin and evolution of planetary interior… source |
| GEL-206 | Environmental Geology | — | Environmental Geology explores both the constraints imposed by geology on human activities and human impacts on natural processes. Topics include fundamental geologic processes and associated hazards… source |
| HLT-110 | Medical Terminology | — | Medical Terminology provides study of a wide range of medical terminology. The course is of value to those preparing for careers as health care providers and for diagnostic careers. It is also of val… source |
| HLT-147 | Coding | — | Coding is designed to provide the student with basic coding knowledge in both clinical and hospital based coding utilizing the current versions and concepts of CPT, ICD and DRG. source |
| HLT-220 | Advanced Coding | — | Advanced Coding is a course designed to provide the student with advanced, hands-on coding knowledge in both clinical and hospital based coding utilizing the current coding versions and concepts of C… source |
| HLT-245 | Introduction to Health Information Technology | — | Introduction to Health Information Technology provides an overview of the history of patient record health information technology and the evolution of the profession. Study topics include analysis of… source |
| HSR-101 | Introduction to Human Services | — | This course explores the history of the human services profession. Students will develop an awareness of the conditions that promote or inhibit human functioning for diverse populations. Students wil… source |
| HSR-102 | Introduction to Group Processes | — | This course examines the practice of using small groups in human services settings. Students will learn theories of group dynamics and the various stages of group development. Unique issues related t… source |
| HSR-105 | Working with Families and Children | — | This course examines the evolution of human services professionals working with families and children. Students explore family structures and functioning as a system. A variety of issues that produce… source |
| HSR-107 | Ethical and Legal Issues in Human Services | — | This course examines historical and contemporary ethical and legal issues related to the human services profession. Students will explore legal rules (laws), ethical codes (guides), and ethical decis… source |
| HSR-110 | Interpersonal Dynamics in Human Services | — | This course introduces students to the interpersonal skills and dynamics essential for effective relationships between human service professionals and clients. Principles of teamwork in diverse servi… source |
| HSR-111 | Family and Domestic Violence | — | This course provides a comprehensive exploration of family and domestic violence. Students will examine the history of violence against women movements and the role of societal attitudes in defining… source |
| HSR-201 | Crisis Intervention | — | A crisis is defined as an event that exceeds and overwhelms an individualâs coping skills to the point where equilibrium is disrupted. This course examines various crisis situations and the skills,… source |
| HSR-203 | Diversity and Cultural Humility in Human Services | — | This course examines how race, gender, class, ability, and other social identities shape client experiences and practitioner perspectives. Emphasizing cultural humility over cultural competence, the… source |
| HSR-211 | Understanding Addictions | — | This course examines the major theoretical perspectives and historical policies about drug and alcohol use, abuse, and addiction. The course provides a basic overview of drug classification as a foun… source |
| HSR-215 | Advocacy in Human Services | — | This course explores the history of social welfare policies and programs in the United States that seek to limit poverty, provide security, and create opportunity for people, families, and communitie… source |
| HSR-250 | Field Experience I and Seminar | — | The field internship offers on-the-job training under professional supervision at a local human services agency. Students explore the ranging responsibilities of human services work, including client… source |
| HST-140 | History of Western Civilization I | — | History of Western Civilization I includes prehistoric people, the ancient cultures, Greek and Roman civilization, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the Reformation. The evolution of people from t… source |
| HST-141 | History of Western Civilization II | — | History of Western Civilization II covers the evolution of Western people from the 17th century to the present. The development of Western institutions of government, the modern state system, interna… source |
| HST-142 | History of the United States to 1865 | — | History of the United States to 1865 begins with the background to and development of the American colonies, continues with the American Revolution, Constitution, Federal Period, Age of Jefferson, Na… source |
| HST-143 | History of the United States Since 1865 | — | History of the United States Since 1865 begins with the problems of Reconstruction, proceeds to the American Industrial Revolution and its effects--urbanism, culture, politics of the Guilded Ages, Im… source |
| HST-144 | Current History 1945 to the Present | — | Current History 1945 to the Present is a historical analysis of the contemporary world in its national and international setting from 1945 to the present that is divided 1945-1960, 1960-1972, 1972-19… source |
| HST-145 | Black American Experience in the History of the United States | — | This course examines the history, culture, and identity of African-Americans in the United States from the colonial era to the present. The course explores unique challenges faced by Black Americans,… source |
| HST-146 | The Holocaust in History | — | The attempted destruction of the Jews of Europe staggered our collective human history and left a brutal scar that will never (and never can be allowed to) disappear. In a twenty-first century when H… source |
| HST-151 | African History Survey to 1600 | — | African History Survey to 1600 includes the geography, the culture, languages, and the political and social institutions of the African people. Emphasis will be placed upon the birth of man, prehisto… source |
| HST-152 | African History Survey Since 1600 | — | African History Survey Since 1600 covers the slave trade, roots of European expansion, colonialism and the scramble for Africa, the Berlin Conference and the partitioning, the growth of nationalism,… source |
| HST-162 | History of Latin America I | — | History of Latin America I is an introductory survey course that focuses on the political, social, and economic history of the principal Latin American nations, including the origins and development… source |
| HST-163 | History of Latin America II | — | History of Latin America II is a continuation of History of Latin America I. This course focuses on the political, social, economic and cultural history of the principal Latin American nations from t… source |
| HST-172 | History of the Middle East to 1453 | — | History of the Middle East to 1453 is an introductory survey of the political, social and economic history of the principal Middle Eastern countries, including the origins and development of the peop… source |
| HST-173 | History of the Middle East Since 1453 | — | History of the Middle East Since 1453 is an introductory survey of the political, social and economic history of the principal Middle Eastern countries, including the origins and development of the p… source |
| HST-182 | History of Eastern Civilization to 1500 | — | History of Eastern Civilization to 1500 includes the political and cultural history of India, China, Japan and Southeast Asia. The origins, development and importance of the major religions of Asia w… source |
| HST-183 | History of Eastern Civilization Since 1500 | — | History of Eastern Civilization Since 1500 is a survey of the developments in India, China, Japan, and Southeast Asia since the arrival of the Europeans. The impact of technology from the West upon p… source |
| HST-192 | History of the World Until 1750 | — | This course provides a survey of World History from the earliest beginnings of humankind until 1750. It will examine the growth and development of the social, political, economic, and cultural instit… source |
| HST-193 | History of the World Since 1750 | — | This course provides a survey of World History from 1750 until the present. It will examine the social, political, economic, and cultural changes in the societies of the world during that time period. source |
| HST-210 | History of Women of the United States | — | This course provides an overview of four hundred years of American women's history in all its diversity. Themes will include the private and family experiences of women, the nature of women's work an… source |
| HUM-111 | Introduction to Humanities I | — | Introduction to Humanities I is a basic introduction to the humanities including art, music, literature, philosophy, and history from Antiquity to the Medieval Period. Differing subject matter and is… source |
| HUM-112 | Introduction to Humanities II | — | Introduction to Humanities II is a basic introduction to the humanities including art, music, literature, philosophy, and history from the Renaissance to modern times. Differing subject matter and is… source |
| HUM-114 | Introduction to Humanities III: Contemporary Western World | — | This course is an interdisciplinary, thematic survey of the history, philosophy, art, music, and literature of the Western World from the beginnings of the twentieth century to the present. Using an… source |
| HUM-117 | Ethnic Traditions in American Theatre | — | This course involves reading and writing about American plays that dramatize racial and ethnic minorities struggling to construct identities in a society influenced by dominant myths concerning gende… source |
| HUM-125 | Introduction to Non-Western Humanities | — | Introduction to Non-Western Humanities is a guided, interdisciplinary exploration of the humanities, focusing on non-western perspectives and traditions. Works and issues in art, music, architecture,… source |
| HUM-151 | Exploring Non-Western Culture Through Myth | — | Exploring Non-Western Culture Through Myth is an interdisciplinary, thematic and comparative survey of myth and its place in the intellectual and artistic achievements of Non-Western cultures. Emphas… source |
| HUM-210 | Cultural Expression of Gender in the Visual and Performing Arts | — | Cultural Expression of Gender in the Visual and Performing Arts is the interdisciplinary study of art, architecture, music, theater performance, and dance that focuses on the experience and construct… source |
| HUM-211 | War and Western Humanities Through the Middle Ages | — | War and Western Humanities Through the Middle Ages is a survey course which explores the theme of war as represented in the history, art, literature, music and philosophy of the Western World from th… source |
| HUM-212 | War and Western Humanities from the Renaissance to the Present | — | War and Western Humanities from the Renaissance to the Present is a survey course which explores the theme of war as represented in the history, art, literature, music and philosophy of the Western W… source |
| HUM-250 | Leadership Development Studies | — | This course is a comprehensive analysis of the traits and values inherent in effective leaders. Speeches, biographies, essays, literary classics and films are examined in a collegial, self-directed e… source |
| LIT-101 | Introduction to Literature | — | Introduction to Literature teaches students to study literature critically by examining the formal characteristics of texts and practicing close reading to interpret and analyze the meanings that tex… source |
| LIT-110 | Introduction to Women's Literature | — | Introduction to Women’s Literature involves a variety of representative texts illustrating women’s writing with an emphasis on major literary movements understood in relation to their intellectual, s… source |
| LIT-139 | Mythology | — | Mythology is an introductory course in reading, analyzing, and discussing the more important myths, studying what distinguishes mythology from other story forms, and noting the influences of mytholog… source |
| LIT-140 | The Bible As Literature | — | The Bible as Literature is an introductory course in reading, analyzing, and discussing the literature of the Bible: the quality and style of its literary forms and its influence on English and Ameri… source |
| LIT-141 | Film and Literature | — | Film and Literature is an introductory course analyzing the formal elements of film and literature and the formal, thematic and/or historical relationships between selected works of literature and se… source |
| LIT-142 | Exploring Literature: Poetry | — | Exploring Literature: Poetry involves instruction and practice in close reading of poetry, focusing on reading, discussing, and writing effectively about a range of poems, it is not a historical surv… source |
| LIT-143 | Exploring Literature: Drama | — | Exploring Literature: Drama involves reading and discussion of representative plays, ranging from classical to modern drama, with some attention to dramatic and theater criticism. Graded written work… source |
| LIT-144 | Exploring Literature: Fiction | — | Exploring Literature: Fiction involves reading and discussion of representative short stories and novels from a range of literature, with some attention to critical work on fiction. Graded written wo… source |
| LIT-152 | Multicultural American Literature | — | Multicultural American Literature explores questions of cultural identify and difference in contemporary (post-1945) American literature, including works by African American, Asian American, Latina/o… source |
| LIT-154 | Introduction to Non-Western Literature | — | Introduction to Non-Western Literature introduces students to literature in English or in English translation by writers from non-Western cultures in Africa, the Middle-East, South Asia, Asia, Latin… source |
| LIT-201 | American Literature Before 1865 | — | American Literature before 1865 involves a survey of representative texts illustrating the development of American literature from its beginnings to the Civil War, with an emphasis on major literary… source |
| LIT-202 | American Literature Since 1865 | — | American Literature since 1865 involves a survey of representative works illustrating the development of American literature from the Civil War to the present, with an emphasis on major literary move… source |
| LIT-205 | British Literature before 1800 | — | British Literature before 1800 involves a survey of representative works illustrating the development of British literature from its beginnings to 1800, with an emphasis on major literary movements u… source |
| LIT-206 | British Literature since 1800 | — | British Literature since 1800 involves a survey of representative works illustrating the development of British literature from 1800 to the present, with an emphasis on major literary movements under… source |
| LIT-210 | Women Writers: The Early Years to 1800 | — | Women Writers: The Early Years to 1800 will involves a survey of representative texts illustrating the development of women's literature from its beginnings to 1800, with an emphasis on major literar… source |
| LIT-211 | Women's Literature: 1800 to Present | — | Women's Literature: 1800 to Present involves a survey of representative texts illustrating the development of women's literature from 1800 to the present, with an emphasis on major literary movements… source |
| LIT-241 | Shakespeare | — | Shakespeare is an introductory course in the works and world of Shakespeare that focuses on reading, discussion, and criticism of the major histories, comedies, tragedies, problem plays and non-drama… source |
| MDA-101 | Introduction to Medical Assisting | — | This course is an introduction to the Medical Assistant field. Students will explore aspects of the medical clinic including communication, patient advocacy, infection control and cultural diversity.… source |
| MDA-102 | Patho-Pharmacology for the Medical Assistant | — | This course combines pathophysiology and pharmacology concepts. Students will review basic drug facts related to drug administration, acceptable abbreviations, methods of administration, and legal co… source |
| MDA-103 | Medical Assistant Clinical Procedures I | — | This course introduces medical assistant students to clinical procedures performed in the medical office setting. Students perform basic exam room skills, including: screening, vital signs, obtaining… source |
| MDA-104 | Medical Assistant Clinical Procedures II | — | This course prepares medical assistant students to perform advanced patient care skills in specialty medical offices. Students perform clinical procedures including assisting with minor surgeries, pe… source |
| MDA-105 | Medical Assistant Externship | — | Medical Assistant students will perform administrative and clinical procedures, under the direction of a Medical Assistant in a medical ambulatory setting. This non-paid 200-hour clinical experience… source |
| MDA-106 | Medical Assistant Seminar | — | This course transitions students into the professional workforce as Medical Assistants. The course explores self-management, interpersonal, and communication skills specific to the Medical Assistant… source |
| MEC-103 | Mechanical Systems | — | Mechanical Systems studies basic mechanical components and their function within a complex mechatronics system. Topics covered include basic safety practices, types of hand tools and fasteners, found… source |
| MEC-113 | Electrical Systems | — | Electrical Systems is a study of the basic electrical components in a complex mechatronics systems. Topics covered include electrical safety, basic functions and physical properties of electrical com… source |
| MEC-123 | Graphics | — | Graphics is an introductory course to SolidWorks CAD software. Topics covered include sketching and mechanical drafting techniques, multi-view drawing, dimensioning, foundational drawing commands and… source |
| MEC-133 | Robotics and Automation | — | Robotics and Automation covers the history and development of robots, types of robots, basic mechanics and motor robots, robot microcontrollers, sensors, robot programming, industrial robots, and rob… source |
| MEC-143 | Advanced Manufacturing | — | Advanced Manufacturing introduces the basics of process control and automated manufacturing processes. Topics covered include safety in manufacturing, an overview of the manufacturing process, manufa… source |
| MEC-153 | Fundamentals of PLC | — | Fundamentals of PLC introduces the basics of PLC, Programmable Language Control, devices for manufacturing control systems. Topics include safety, an overview of PLC devices and their programming, lo… source |
| MEC-163 | Applications of PLC | — | Applications of PLC introduces application skills of PLC, Programmable Language Control, devices for manufacturing control systems. Topics include fundamental topics of PLC device components, rules o… source |
| MEC-173 | Pneumatics and Hydraulics | — | Pneumatics and Hydraulics is the study of fluid power technology using fluids or compressed air as the transfer media. Topics covered in this course include safety, introduction to the systems, prope… source |
| MEC-183 | Industrial Robots | — | Industrial Robots studies the working of mechanical manipulators in a safe manner and the uses of industrial robots in manufacturing. Topics covered include components, programming languages and prog… source |
| MEC-193 | Mechatronics Capstone | — | Mechatronics Capstone is a project-based experience that allows the student to apply basic and advanced principles covered in other courses. Students will work individually or in teams to select a pr… source |
| MET-100 | Introductory CAD and Print Reading | — | Introductory CAD and Print Reading is designed for the student without recent high school or industrial drafting experience. The basic concepts required to create and interpret industrial drawings is… source |
| MET-102 | Methods of Statistical Process Control (SPC) | — | Methods of Statistical Process Control (SPC) presents basic statistical concepts, quality tools, common probability distributions, problem solving techniques, control charts for variable and attribut… source |
| MET-105 | Materials and Processes | — | Materials and Processes introduces material properties and attributes of metals, plastics, ceramics, composites, and other materials. Survey of processes includes heat treatment, surface processing,… source |
| MET-106 | Metrology | — | Metrology introduces the science of measurement for engineering technicians, machinists, and technical personnel through basic measurement principles, selection, operation, and application of English… source |
| MET-108 | Computer Drafting Using AutoCAD | — | Computer Drafting Using AutoCAD introduces computer graphic concepts, hardware, software, and operating principles of a comprehensive PC based computer graphics system. The student will use AutoCAD s… source |
| MET-110 | Manufacturing Processes I | — | Manufacturing Processes I provides an introduction to machining processes including milling, turning, grinding, drilling, and cutoff operations. Laboratory activities include the fundamentals of mach… source |
| MET-111 | CNC Machine Setup/Operation/Programming | — | CNC Machine Setup/Operation/Programming studies the setup and operation of computer numerical control (CNC) machine tools. The course is designed to provide knowledge on the latest CNC machines using… source |
| MET-118 | Intermediate AutoCAD - Production Drafting | — | Intermediate AutoCAD - Production Drafting extends and builds upon current drafting practices for AutoCAD users. Emphasis is placed on the identification and familiarization of techniques that enhanc… source |
| MET-133 | Graphics/SolidWorks CAD I | — | Graphics/SolidWorks CAD I introduces computer graphics concepts, hardware, software, and operating principles of a computer graphics system. The student will use SolidWorks software for all course pr… source |
| MET-146 | Hydraulics, Pneumatics and PLCs | — | Hydraulics and Pneumatics introduces the basic concepts of fluid power technology including the function of hydraulic and pneumatic components. Emphasis is placed upon the delineation of basic hydrau… source |
| MET-162 | Applied Physics | — | Applied Physics is a survey class that uses fundamentals of mathematics, measurements, and problem solving to explore various topics in physics. Areas of study include mechanics, matter and heat, wav… source |
| MET-217 | Applied Statics | — | Statics is an analysis of two-dimensional force systems. Topics include basic concepts, force vectors, particle and rigid body equilibrium, distributed forces, analysis of structures, friction, centr… source |
| MET-218 | Strength of Materials | — | Strength of Materials is an analysis of the relationship between external forces and the stresses and deformations they produce in a deformable body. Topics include tension, compression, shear, torsi… source |
| MET-220 | Mechanisms | — | Mechanisms present the study of motion characteristics and the application of mechanism design to provide desired motions. In the study of motion, absolute and relative position, velocity, and accele… source |
| MET-221 | Machine Design | — | Machine Design explores factors that influence materials and application of particular machine elements in their environment. Attention is given to various loading conditions, stresses, and deformati… source |
| MET-226 | CNC/CAM Operations I | — | CNC/CAM Operations I teaches the concepts of Computer Numerical Control for machine tools, tooling, software and operating principles of CNC systems. Students develop part programs using current, ind… source |
| MET-233 | Graphics/SolidWorks CAD II | — | Graphics/SolidWorks CAD II requires a comprehensive background with SolidWorks software and current drafting practices. Lecture and laboratory projects include: surface, solid modeling, parametrics,… source |
| MET-237 | Design of Experiments | — | Design of Experiments presents the best of Taguchi and Western experimental design techniques for process quality improvement. Students learn the sequential approach, effective setup, quality tools,… source |
| MET-240 | CNC/CAM Operations II | — | CNC/CAM Operations II is a second course that provides the student with a background in CNC programming using CAM software. Emphasis is placed on the identification and familiarization of techniques… source |
| MET-243 | Continuous Improvement in Manufacturing | — | Continuous Improvement in Manufacturing is designed to bring lean manufacturing techniques and training that are changing the world of manufacturing into the classroom. Emphasis is placed on continuo… source |
| MET-247 | Manufacture Methods, Process Planning, and Systems | — | Manufacturing Methods, Process Planning and Systems studies the techniques, equipment and systems for successful manufacturing production. Students learn to plan an operation sequence, determine tool… source |
| MET-249 | MET Capstone Project | — | MET Capstone Project is a capstone course emphasizing the solving of technical programs, using a multidisciplinary engineering technology approach. The instructor or student may propose an area of in… source |
| MGT-270 | Principles of Management | — | Principles of Management introduces the concepts of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Topics include the organization triangle, organizational design, strategic planning, managing human… source |
| MGT-271 | Human Resource Management | — | Human Resource Management is a study of the basic principles and procedures of personnel administration. Application of management fundamentals to the personnel function - recruitment, selection, tra… source |
| MGT-274 | Leadership | — | Students experience theoretical and practical applications of leadership research and development. Using the case study method, students comparatively analyze individual and organizational leadership… source |
| MGT-281 | Women in Management | — | Women in Management provides both practical and theoretical materials to help women who aspire to managerial careers. Discussions center on special issues facing women in management. This course is d… source |
| MGT-282 | Independent Study in Management | — | Independent Study in Management allows the student to conduct research in specialized management areas. The course requirements will be developed based on the nature of the subject and the students g… source |
| MGT-283 | Internship in Business Management | — | Internship in Business Management provides a supervised occupational experience in management. A training plan will be developed by the coordinator in cooperation with the student and the participati… source |
| MKT-260 | Principles of Marketing | — | Principles of Marketing presents a basic understanding of the principles of marketing and of the operation of our marketing system. Topics include buying motives, habits, and demands of consumers, ch… source |
| MKT-265 | Salesmanship | — | Salesmanship is the study of personal selling as a part of the marketing process. Consumer behavior, persuasion, the importance of a positive attitude, careers in sales, the sales process, and specif… source |
| MKT-266 | Principles of Advertising | — | Principles of Advertising is an introduction to advertising. Topics covered include: why advertising is carried on, how to prepare and present purposeful advertisements, review of the various adverti… source |
| MKT-281 | International Marketing | — | International Marketing allows students to gain a broad understanding of the field of international marketing. The course provides insight into how international marketing is conducted, the requisite… source |
| MKT-288 | Customer Relations | — | Customer Relations is a study of principles and methods to keep customers once you have developed them. Today, it costs five times as much to get a new customer as it does to keep an old one. Discuss… source |
| MKT-293 | Internship - Marketing | — | Internship - Marketing requires the student to work part-time as a marketing intern in a local cooperating business firm. This experience will be supervised by the coordinator of marketing programs.… source |
| MKT-295 | Independent Study in Marketing | — | Independent Study in Marketing allows the student to conduct research in special marketing related areas based on student goals and objectives. Consent of the coordinator or marketing director of the… source |
| MTH-096A | Math Literacy for College Students | — | Mathematical Literacy for College Students is a one-semester course for non-math and non-science majors integrating numeracy, proportional reasoning, algebraic reasoning, and functions. Students will… source |
| MTH-096S | Combined Beginning and Intermediate Algebra | — | is intended for students pursuing majors in the fields of science, technology, engineering, math, or elementary education. Combined Beginning and Intermediate Algebra is a one semester course coverin… source |
| MTH-100 | Technical Mathematics | — | Technical Mathematics is primarily for technology students. It is designed for students with a good algebraic preparation and includes basic study and applications of trigonometry. The course include… source |
| MTH-115 | General Education Mathematics | — | General Education Mathematics focuses on mathematical reasoning and the solving of real-life problems, rather than on routine skills. Three or four topics are studied in depth, with at least 3 chosen… source |
| MTH-115P | General Education Mathematics Plus Support | — | General Education Mathematics Plus Support covers the content of with additional class time spent on the course content and integrated review of prerequisite skills. The course focuses on mathematica… source |
| MTH-120 | College Algebra | — | College Algebra includes a brief review of intermediate algebra covering the overlapping material at a deeper level. The course develops the concept of a function and its graph, the theory of equatio… source |
| MTH-120P | College Algebra Plus Review | — | College Algebra Plus Review covers the content of with additional class time for review of intermediate algebra topics. The course develops the concept of a function and its graph, the theory of equa… source |
| MTH-125 | Plane Trigonometry | — | Plane Trigonometry is a study of trigonometric functions of acute and general angles, inverse functions, graphs, radian measure, trigonometric identities and equations, solutions of right and oblique… source |
| MTH-132 | College Algebra and Trigonometry | — | College Algebra & Trigonometry is intended for students preparing for and it covers the material of and at a more rapid pace than those individual courses. Among the topics covered in this course are… source |
| MTH-135 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | — | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I is a first course in calculus. Topics included are: a review of functions, trigonometric functions, inverse functions, and exponential/logarithmic functions; limits,… source |
| MTH-160 | Topics From Finite Mathematics | — | Topics From Finite Mathematics is for students majoring in computer and information systems, business, or the social sciences. Topics include simultaneous equations, matrices, linear programming, mat… source |
| MTH-164 | The Computer in Mathematics C/C++ | — | The Computer in Mathematics C/C++ is a problem-oriented approach using the computer in the study of mathematics. Programs will be written and run to aid understanding of such topics as infinite serie… source |
| MTH-211 | Calculus for Business and Social Science | — | Calculus for Business and the Social Sciences covers basic concepts of differential and integral calculus with applications in business and social sciences. Topics include differentiation techniques,… source |
| MTH-216 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I | — | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I is for students intending to major in elementary education. This course includes mathematical reasoning and problem solving using manipulatives and calculators.… source |
| MTH-217 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II | — | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II is for students intending to major in elementary education. The course includes mathematical reasoning and problem solving using manipulatives and calculators.… source |
| MTH-220 | Elements of Statistics | — | Elements of Statistics is intended primarily for students enrolled in life science or social science, or others interested in elementary statistics. This course uses the graphing calculator or softwa… source |
| MTH-220P | Elements of Statistics Plus Support | — | Elements of Statistics Plus Support covers the content of with additional class time spent on the course content and integrated review of prerequisite skills. This course is intended primarily for st… source |
| MTH-235 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | — | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II is a continuation of . Topics included are applications of the definite integral, techniques of integration, conic sections, parametric equations, polar coordinates… source |
| MTH-236 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | — | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III is a continuation of . Topics included are analytic geometry of three-dimensions, vectors, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, and vector calculus. A graphing… source |
| MTH-240 | Differential Equations | — | Differential Equations is a course in the formulation, solution, and application of first- and simple higher-order differential equations. Topics included are first- and second-order ordinary differe… source |
| MTH-250 | Modern Linear Algebra | — | Modern Linear Algebra is a study of elementary topics of linear algebra which include: matrix algebra and inversion; solving systems of linear equations; determinants; vector spaces, linear dependenc… source |
| MUS-101 | Fundamentals of Music | — | Fundamentals of Music is a study of the basic principles (elements of music including pitch, notation, scales, key signatures and intervals) for students with little or no previous music experience. source |
| MUS-102 | Introduction to Music Literature | — | Introduction to Music Literature is designed to foster understanding and appreciation of the masterpieces of musical literature through a survey of standard concert repertory and its historical devel… source |
| MUS-104 | Introduction to American Music | — | Introduction to American Music is a survey of twentieth century American music with some attention given to historical developments that brought about this music. Serious, jazz, musical theater and p… source |
| MUS-105 | Music For Elementary Teachers | — | This course is designed to provide future elementary teachers with the basic skills to teach music through singing, listening, playing, and movement. Emphasizing music fundamentals, the course covers… source |
| MUS-106 | Introduction to Non-Western Music | — | Introduction to Non-Western Music is a survey of music from Asia, the Middle East, Africa, South American, the Caribbean and Central America. Emphasis will be placed on exploring the cultural, social… source |
| MUS-111 | Theory of Music I | — | Theory of Music I provides students with a comprehensive foundation in the fundamental principles of music theory, including notation, rhythm, harmony, and basic analysis. Through a combination of le… source |
| MUS-131 | Class Piano I | — | Class Piano I is for those who need or desire basic keyboard skills. This course covers basic keyboarding skills through basic compositions and explores the concepts of intervals, keys, scales, and t… source |
| MUS-132 | Class Piano II | — | Class Piano II is a continuation of . source |
| MUS-191 | Chorus I | — | Chorus I is open to students who wish to sing standard and contemporary choral literature. Chorus members are expected to perform at concerts and certain other scheduled events. This course may be ta… source |
| MUS-194 | Jazz Ensemble | — | The Jazz Ensemble course is designed for students who wish to develop a fundamental understanding of various jazz performance styles, technical proficiency and improvisation skills. Jazz Ensemble stu… source |
| MUS-195 | Band I | — | Band I is open to students who play brass, woodwind, or percussion instruments. The band plays standard and contemporary band literature. Band members are expected to perform at concerts and certain… source |
| MUS-198 | Orchestra I | — | Orchestra I is open to students who play orchestral instruments. The orchestra plays standard and contemporary orchestra literature. Orchestra members are expected to perform at concerts and certain… source |
| MUS-251 | Music Literature I | — | Music Literature I is a study of the music literature of Western Civilization from its origin to 1750. Emphasis will be on representative works of each period using videos, recordings, scores, and li… source |
| MUS-252 | Music Literature II | — | Music Literature II is a continuation of from 1750 to the present. source |
| MUS-253 | Music Literature III | — | Music Literature III is a continuation of from 1870 to the present. Emphasis will be placed on representative works and composers by the use of texts and recordings. The recordings are the companion… source |
| MUS-294 | Instrumental Ensemble II (Jazz Ensemble) | — | Instrumental Ensemble II is a continuation of and is open to students who wish to perform in Jazz Ensemble or other small instrumental groups. Members are expected to perform at concerts and certain… source |
| MUS-295 | Band II | — | Band II is a continuation of MUS 195 and is open to students who play brass, woodwind, or percussion instruments. The band plays standard and contemporary band literature. Band members are expected t… source |
| MUS-298 | Orchestra II | — | Orchestra II is open to students who play orchestral instruments. The orchestra plays standard and contemporary orchestra literature. Orchestra members are expected to perform at concerts and certain… source |
| NAD-101 | Nursing Aide | — | Nursing Aide provides an introduction to the principles of patient care. Emphasis is placed on communication and technical skills necessary to function as an important member of the nursing team. Stu… source |
| NRS-104 | Pathophysiology: Altered Health Concepts | — | This course introduces mechanisms of disease and illness that affect health in individuals throughout the lifespan. Alterations in physiological processes are examined with an emphasis on client heal… source |
| NRS-106 | Intro to Nursing Health Assessment | — | Intro to Nursing Health Assessment introduces health assessment for the fundamental nursing student and provides theoretical concepts and skills required to perform an interview, health history, and… source |
| NRS-107 | Basic Principles of Pharmacology for Nursing | — | Basic Principles of Pharmacology for Nursing introduces the basic foundation of the study of pharmacology. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic factors in drug therapy are examined in relation to the… source |
| NRS-110 | Core Concepts I: Foundations of Nursing Practice | — | Core Concepts I: Foundations of Nursing, Theory introduces the foundational concepts necessary for safe, patient-centered professional nursing care while integrating legal and ethical responsibilitie… source |
| NRS-111 | Core Concepts II: Fundamentals of Nursing | — | Core Concepts II: Fundamentals of Nursing Practice explores principles for providing a safe and effective care environment, promoting health, maintaining psychological integrity and promoting physiol… source |
| NRS-221 | Behavioral Health/Older Adult Health Nursing | — | Behavioral Health/Older Adult Health Nursing, Theory/Clinical focuses on the use of the nursing process to meet the needs of persons and their families experiencing psychiatric disorders and maladapt… source |
| NRS-223 | Adult Health Nursing I | — | Adult Health Nursing I addresses the concept health care alterations in adults. Emphasis is on assisting persons with health problems related to endocrine, gastrointestinal, metabolic, elimination, a… source |
| NRS-235 | Family and Reproductive Health Nursing | — | Family and Reproductive Health Nursing focuses on the persons needs from conception through the postpartum period. Opportunities are provided to care for the intrapartum, postpartum person and the ne… source |
| NRS-237 | Adult Health Nursing II | — | Adult Health Nursing II focuses on adult persons as individuals and families with alterations in cognition, sensation and motion, and burn injuries from emergency care through rehabilitation. Applica… source |
| NRS-241 | Child and Family Health Nursing | — | Child and Family Health Nursing focuses on the delivery of care through the use of the nursing process to children and families experiencing alterations in health. Emphasis is on problem solving the… source |
| NRS-243 | Adult Health Nursing III | — | Adult Health Nursing III focuses on adult persons as individuals and families with alterations in cardiovascular and pulmonary function. Use of the nursing process in promoting and restoring health a… source |
| NRS-245 | Transition to Professional Nursing | — | This course focuses on the non-clinical continuous professional development of the novice nurse. Course emphasis is foundations of contemporary professional nursing, including ethical and legal respo… source |
| OFF-115 | File Management | — | File Management will provide instruction to anyone needing to know the legal, technical, and social aspects of electronic notebooks, record keeping, groupware, document management, knowledge manageme… source |
| OFF-118 | Computer Keyboarding | — | Computer Keyboarding is taught on a computer as an independent study course and/or as a regular short course. The course is designed so that students can acquire the skill to effectively use touch ty… source |
| OFF-121 | Advanced Document Preparation and Design | — | Microsoft Office Applications are designed to work together in today's complex and fast-paced business environment. In this course, students enrich basic knowledge of Office applications by focusing… source |
| OFF-131 | Independent Study - Office Software Applications | — | Independent Study - Office Software Applications is designed for those individuals who have software skills but would like the opportunity to complete additional business software applications. It pr… source |
| OFF-144 | Insurance Procedures/Medical Office | — | Insurance Procedures/Medical Office is an introduction to the medical insurance industry including types of insurance, coding, standard billing forms and benefit calculations. source |
| OFF-222 | Office Technology Practicum | — | Using Microsoft Office students create documents for simulated companies. Students work with realistic workplace projects to integrate business vocabulary, critical thinking strategies, and Web resea… source |
| OFF-226 | Professional Development | — | Professional Development is designed for the development of skills and attitudes that allow students to function successfully in the work place. Emphasis will be placed on interpersonal skills, commu… source |
| OFF-231 | Office Procedures | — | Office Procedures emphasizes essential business procedures and activities. Topics include human relations, routine and administrative duties, filing and records management, office ethics, decision-ma… source |
| OFF-250 | Health Care Revenue Cycle | — | The Health Care Revenue Cycle course provides concepts and practice on skills utilized within the daily responsibilities of the revenue cycle professional. These concepts and practice units cover lea… source |
| OFF-293 | Independent Study in Office Technology | — | Independent Study in Office Technology allows the student to conduct research or develop an individualized project in an area of special interest in office technology. Course requirements are individ… source |
| OFF-294 | Office Internship | — | Office Internship enables the student to work in a business setting. The student is responsible for securing the site for a full- or part-time office position. The requirements for this course are in… source |
| PCI-106 | Microcomputer Applications/Windows Based | — | Microcomputer Applications/Windows Based is a survey of current applications for microcomputers utilizing hands-on experience with popular soft-ware packages in the Windows environment. Topics includ… source |
| PCI-200 | Microcomputer Information Systems Practicum | — | Microcomputer Information Systems Practicum is a course designed to acquaint students with the methodologies involved in designing, developing, and documenting information systems solutions to busine… source |
| PCI-206 | Advanced Microcomputer Applications Windows/Based | — | Advanced Microcomputer Applications Windows/Based is a survey course presenting Windows applications for microcomputers utilizing hands-on experience with popular software packages, specifically Micr… source |
| PCI-226 | Post Advanced Microcomputer Applications/Windows Based | — | Post Advanced Microcomputer Applications/Windows Based is a survey of current applications for microcomputers utilizing hands-on experience with popular software packages in the Windows environment.… source |
| PCI-228 | MOS Certification Preparation | — | MOS certification preparation is a preparatory course for the Microsoft Office User Specialist certification exam. Students will choose an exam to take from the following: WordCore, Word Expert, Exce… source |
| PCT-110 | Network Essentials | — | Network Essentials is a course providing an introduction to local area networks (LANs). The course is useful for LAN managers, supervisors of LAN managers, users of LANs, or those considering the pur… source |
| PCT-111 | Windows Active Directory | — | This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of Active Directory for the current version of Windows Server; and to prepare students for server administration. This course will als… source |
| PCT-112 | Windows Server Fundamentals | — | Windows Server Fundamentals will help develop the skills necessary to implement, install, and manage a Windows 20xx network. It will focus on Microsoft Windows 20xx. Work will begin with the utilitie… source |
| PCT-113 | Microsoft Windows Infrastructure | — | This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of Windows Server Network Infrastructure. It is intended for anyone who wants to learn how to configure and maintain network infrastru… source |
| PCT-115 | Introduction to Cloud Computing | — | This course provides a comprehensive introduction to vendor-independent cloud computing concepts and technologies. Students will develop the essential skills needed to deploy, manage, secure, and tro… source |
| PCT-120 | Cisco Networking I | — | Cisco Networking I is the first of four courses in the Cisco Networking Academy program. This courses topics include networking standards, networking terminology, protocols, safety, cabling, routers,… source |
| PCT-122 | Cisco Networking II | — | Router Theory and Technologies is the second course of four courses in the Cisco Networking Academy program. Topics included in this course are safety, standards, TCP/IP, routing and administration.… source |
| PCT-124 | Cisco Networking III | — | Advanced Routing and Switching is the third course of four courses in the Cisco Networking Academy. Topics included in this course are advanced router configurations, LAN switching, network managemen… source |
| PCT-128 | Networking Certification Preparation | — | Networking Certification Preparation course will give you the tools to prepare you for current industry standard IT networking certification. Students will use hands-on lab equipment as well as study… source |
| PCT-130 | Introduction to Network Security Fundamentals | — | This course is designed for students and professionals interested in understanding the field of network security and how it relates to other areas of Information Technology. The course covers physica… source |
| PCT-132 | Advanced Network Security | — | Advanced Network Security is designed for students and professionals interested in continuing their study of network security. Topics included in this course are: Network Defense design, Security Pol… source |
| PCT-211 | VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage | — | Through lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and labs, students learn the skills and knowledge necessary to install, configure and manage VMware vSphere environments. With additional effort, studen… source |
| PCT-230 | Ethical Hacking | — | An introductory course to familiarize students with the latest tools and techniques used in penetration testing. Students will learn the methodologies used to ethically conduct all phases of a penetr… source |
| PCT-262 | A+ Essentials | — | A+ Essentials is a course designed to teach the student how to install new machines in a stand-alone or networked environment. Preventive maintenance tasks, troubleshooting techniques, and emergency… source |
| PCT-270 | Introduction to UNIX/Linux | — | Introduction to UNIX/Linux introduces the student to the features of the UNIX/Linux operating system. Topics covered are the functions of a multi-user operating system, file system structure, basic s… source |
| PCT-275 | Cisco Firewall Design | — | This course is designed for students and professionals interested in continuing their study of network security. This course's possible topics include, but are not limited to: ACLs, ASA firewalls, AS… source |
| PCT-290 | Special Topics in Personal Computer Technology | — | Special Topics in Personal Computer Technology will cover leading edge topics in the Personal Computer Technology arena. This course will often be taught by professionals from the business world. Ini… source |
| PCT-291 | Internship/Field Project | — | Internship/Field Project requires a supervised experience in a networking position in a local cooperating business or non-profit organization using a cooperative training plan agreed to by the instru… source |
| PGE-100 | Physical Geography | — | Physical Geography is an introduction to the geographical features of the Earth's natural environment. The course examines the physical, chemical and biological processes that shape these features an… source |
| PGE-102 | Physical Geography With Lab | — | Physical Geography With Lab is an introduction to the geographical features of the Earth's natural environment. The course examines the physical, chemical and biological processes that shape these fe… source |
| PGE-141 | Introduction To Geographic Systems and Technologies | — | This course is an introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Technologies. Fundamental concepts of GIS, GIS software and Global positioning systems (GPS) will be presented. Components o… source |
| PGE-144 | Mapping and Cartography | — | This course is an introduction to general Cartographic and Mapping concepts and methodologies. Principles of Modeling, Coordinates, Projection, and Scale are discussed. Techniques in Cartographic des… source |
| PHL-150 | Introduction to Philosophy | — | Introduction to Philosophy is a survey of a selection of major philosophical issues. These may include: the nature of human beings, the possibility and limits of human knowledge, human freedom and re… source |
| PHL-151 | Introduction to Non-Western Philosophy | — | Introduction to Non-Western Philosophy provides a survey of non-Western philosophical questions, methods, and concepts especially in the areas of metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, theology, the phil… source |
| PHL-152 | Environmental Ethics | — | Environmental Ethics is a survey course covering major ethical theories and applying them to the environment and our place in it. Topics will include a brief introduction into moral theory and histor… source |
| PHL-153 | Medical Ethics | — | This course provides a systematic examination of medical law and a selection of moral issues that arise in health-care contexts. The course will include an examination of the legal implications in th… source |
| PHL-155 | World Religions | — | World Religions is a survey of the major religions of the world. This course will include a philosophical examination of the histories and selected teachings, practices and institutions of major East… source |
| PHL-156 | Religion in American Society | — | This course is a survey of the contribution of religion to American culture, including the differences between rural and urban society; the development of religious freedom and the rise of "secular r… source |
| PHL-255 | Logic | — | Logic is an examination of the nature of reason and argumentation. The course will focus on developing formal and informal tools and techniques for evaluating arguments and for sharpening one's own r… source |
| PHL-256 | Contemporary Moral Issues | — | Contemporary Moral Issues combines an extensive treatment of different theories of morality with an application of these theories to a selected group of particular moral issues dominant in contempora… source |
| PHL-260 | Philosophy of Religion | — | Philosophy of Religion provides a critical examination of the central philosophical issues associated with religion. Topics may include: the existence and nature of a deity, good and evil, miracles,… source |
| PHY-201 | Mechanics and Heat | — | Mechanics and Heat is an algebra/trigonometry-based study of physics. Topics covered include kinematics, Newton's Laws, momentum, rotational motion, energy, wave motion, and heat. This course is desi… source |
| PHY-202 | Waves/Electricity/Light & Modern Physics | — | Waves, Electricity, Light, and Modern Physics is a continuation of . Topics studied include electricity and magnetism, light and optics, and modern physics. (The class will meet for three hours of le… source |
| PHY-215 | Mechanics, Wave Motion, and Thermodynamics | — | Mechanics, Wave Motion and Thermodynamics is a calculus-based study of the kinematics and dynamics of the motion of rigid bodies, wave propagation and thermodynamics. Topics covered include accelerat… source |
| PHY-225 | Electric, Magnetism, Light, and Modern Physics | — | Electricity, Magnetism, Light, and Modern Physics is a continuation of . Topics studied include electric fields, electric currents, A.C. electric circuits, electromagnetism, relativity, optics, light… source |
| PLB-110 | Phlebotomy I | — | Phlebotomy I covers the techniques for obtaining blood samples by venipuncture. Infection control, safety, anatomy of the circulatory systems, interpersonal communication, legal guidelines, and profe… source |
| PLB-120 | Phlebotomy II | — | Phlebotomy II is the continuation of techniques for obtaining blood samples by venipuncture and dermal capillary procedures with a diverse population. ASCP exam requirements will be taught, laborator… source |
| PLB-130 | Phlebotomy III Clinical | — | Phlebotomy III Clinical requires 100 hours of offsite practical skill application in a medical clinical setting, the documentation of 100 unassisted successful blood collections, and class theory. Th… source |
| PSC-150 | Introduction to Political Science | — | Introduction to Political Science provides an introduction to the world of social science with specific emphasis on the primary fields, theories, frameworks, concepts, and research methodological iss… source |
| PSC-160 | American National Government | — | American National Government is an introduction to the national government, including its structure, powers, and relationship to the American people. Topics include the legislative, executive, and ju… source |
| PSC-161 | State and Local Government | — | State and Local Government is an introduction to state and local government in the U.S., with emphasis on Illinois state government and the local governments in the Rock Valley College area. Topics i… source |
| PSC-210 | Introduction to the Legal System | — | Introduction to the Legal System is an introduction to the sources, types, functions, and methods of public law and the legal system. source |
| PSC-211 | The American Presidency | — | The American Presidency is a survey of the constitutional basis, historical development, and systematic study of the Executive branch. source |
| PSC-269 | International Relations | — | International Relations is an examination of the major factors which affect international relations with special emphasis on the political, historical, and economic elements. The material will be ana… source |
| PSY-170 | General Psychology | — | General Psychology is an introduction to the entire area of psychology through a presentation of historical and current theory and research. Topics include research methods, biology of behavior, sens… source |
| PSY-225 | Child Development | — | Child Development introduces the theory, research, and changes dealing with human development from the time of conception to adolescence. Topics included are genetic factors, prenatal development, pe… source |
| PSY-250 | Psychology of Personality | — | Psychology of Personality is a scientific study of the origins of individual differences in thought, emotion, and behavior. Topics covered will include: research methods, personality assessment, the… source |
| PSY-270 | Life-Span Developmental Psychology | — | Life-Span Developmental Psychology reviews aspects and changes which occur during a person's life from the time of prenatal development through death. source |
| PSY-271 | Educational Psychology | — | Educational Psychology investigates the application of psychological principles and research to the process and techniques of teaching and learning. Special emphasis is given to formal education from… source |
| PSY-273 | Industrial-Organizational Psychology | — | Industrial-Organizational Psychology introduces students to psychological principles and theories and their application to organizations and people within those organizations. Topics include research… source |
| PSY-275 | Social Psychology | — | Social Psychology is the study of behavior between people. The course will introduce theory and research on topics such as the self, social cognition, attitudes, prejudice and discrimination, interpe… source |
| PSY-276 | Abnormal Psychology | — | Abnormal Psychology is the study of psychopathology, its causes, its symptoms, and its treatment. Topics covered include theories of abnormal behavior, diagnosis and classification of problems, types… source |
| RDG-101 | Academic Skill Building | — | Reading 101 focuses on reading flexibility, critical reading techniques, lecture processing skills, and test cycle evaluation. Students will appraise their reading skills, work to improve them, and a… source |
| RSP-112 | Patient Assessment | — | Patient Assessment provides an understanding of how to conduct a patient interview and assess subjective and objective information in the health care setting. Patient assessment will focus on medical… source |
| RSP-113 | Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology | — | This course provides an in-depth study of pulmonary and cardiovascular anatomy and physiology. Ventilation, circulation, blood gas transport, and acid-base balance are closely examined. Kidney functi… source |
| RSP-114 | Respiratory Diseases | — | Respiratory Diseases is an overview of cardiopulmonary diseases and related systems requiring medical and/or surgical intervention. Each pathological process will be discussed with regard to etiology… source |
| RSP-120 | Respiratory Care Survey | — | This is a lecture course providing an introduction to respiratory care and regulatory policies. There is an emphasis on professionalism, cultural diversity, ethics, patient care, and infection contro… source |
| RSP-121 | Respiratory Care Equipment and Therapeutics I | — | Respiratory Equipment and Therapeutics I provides classroom instruction and laboratory practice for the equipment used to provide general respiratory floor care. Students will practice many general r… source |
| RSP-122 | Respiratory Care Equipment and Therapeutics II | — | Respiratory Equipment and Therapeutics II provides an introduction to adult critical care procedures. This course introduces concepts such as noninvasive ventilation and arterial blood gas procedures… source |
| RSP-123 | Respiratory Pharmacology | — | Respiratory Pharmacology is an introduction to the theory and use of medications, with emphasis on those used in respiratory care. Content will include dosages, actions, indications, contraindication… source |
| RSP-132 | Clinical Practice I | — | Clinical Practice I provides observation, practice, and evaluation of patient assessment and general respiratory care procedures in the clinical setting under the supervision of clinical instructors.… source |
| RSP-135 | Cardiopulmonary Testing and Rehabilitation | — | Cardiopulmonary Testing and Rehabilitation provides the student with an in-depth study of pulmonary function testing in the lecture and laboratory setting including types of tests, test results analy… source |
| RSP-221 | Respiratory Care Equipment and Therapeutics III | — | Respiratory Care Equipment and Therapeutics III focuses on adult respiratory critical care including initiation and management of positive pressure ventilation. (Offered summer semester.) source |
| RSP-223 | Respiratory Care Equipment and Therapeutics IV | — | This course provides a continuation of adult, pediatric, and neonatal critical care. This course will focus on advanced diagnostics and specialty ventilator modes and will apply real life scenarios i… source |
| RSP-224 | Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care | — | This course provides an introduction to the field of neonatal and pediatric respiratory care and includes topics such as fetal development, birth, neonatal physiology, abnormal cardiopulmonary condit… source |
| RSP-225 | Respiratory Care Seminar | — | Respiratory Care Seminar offers a variety of pertinent, current respiratory care and health care topics to be presented as needed. Set topics will include preparation for the National Board for Respi… source |
| RSP-231 | Clinical Practice II | — | Clinical Practice II provides supervised observation, practice, and evaluation of advanced respiratory care skills. These skills include administration of respiratory care procedures and mechanical v… source |
| RSP-232 | Clinical Practice III | — | Clinical Practice III provides a continuation of supervised observation, practice, and evaluation of the skills learned in . Increasing emphasis is placed on the assessment and management of critical… source |
| RSP-240 | Respiratory Care Review | — | Respiratory Care Review is a comprehensive review and update of Respiratory Care as a preparation for The Multiple Choice Respiratory Therapist Exam and Clinical Simulation Exam through the National… source |
| SCM-100 | Introduction to Supply Chain Management | — | Introduction to Supply Chain Management introduces the fundamentals to Supply Chain Management (SCM) necessary in improving business efficiency. Fundamentals explored in this course include inventory… source |
| SCM-101 | Operations Management | — | Operations Management provides a broad, practical foundation of operations management, a core business function. Concepts and problems encountered in planning, operating and controlling the productio… source |
| SCM-110 | Sourcing and Procurement | — | This course focuses on the strategic role and issues in sourcing and procurement within the supply chain function. Students will discuss the purchasing process, procurement cycle, relationships with… source |
| SCM-111 | Inventory Management and Planning | — | This course provides an overview of the dynamics of inventory management and the crucial role that planning plays in the constantly changing supply chain environment. Topics include an understanding… source |
| SCM-112 | Demand Planning and Forecasting | — | Demand Planning & Forecasting focuses on the forecasting skills needed to support an effective supply chain. You will learn how to interpret signals, clues about the future, and drivers, forces that… source |
| SCM-113 | Transportation, Warehousing, and Inventory | — | Transportation, Warehousing & Inventory will develop the students understanding of logistics within a supply chain including the flow of goods and information from the point of origin to the point of… source |
| SCM-114 | Data Analytics | — | Data Analytics is designed to introduce students to the analytical tools and techniques to utilize data in designing and managing supply chains. The emphasis will be on how these models can be used i… source |
| SOC-190 | Introduction to Sociology | — | Introduction to Sociology includes a scientific study of the major concepts and principles of social behavior. Using core sociological theories, this course focuses on the patterns of social group in… source |
| SOC-290 | Social Problems | — | This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of current social problems and develop the sociological perspective through analysis of these issues. More specifically, the course will foc… source |
| SOC-291 | Criminology | — | Criminology is a study of crime as a form of deviant behavior. It includes a survey of schools and theories of criminology with special emphasis on crime in relation to social structure and social in… source |
| SOC-292 | Sociology of Deviance | — | Sociology of Deviance examines the sociological study of the origins, causes and control of deviance and deviant behavior which is seen as a labeling process. Emphasis is placed on individual and gro… source |
| SOC-294 | Urban Sociology | — | Urban Sociology examines the historical and contemporary development of cities and urban life. Using empirical and theoretical research, the course analyzes how people experience cities, how institut… source |
| SOC-295 | Racial and Ethnic Relations | — | Racial and Ethnic Relations examines the social construction of racial and ethnic group identities, institutions, and stratification systems from a national and global perspective. Using empirical an… source |
| SOC-298 | Sociology of Sex and Gender | — | Sociology of Sex and Gender will focus on the multifaceted similarities and diversities between sex and gender within various environments and social situations. The course will focus on the social c… source |
| SOC-299 | Sociology of the Family | — | Sociology of the Family is a study of the institutions of marriage and the family. The course will be presented from an inter-disciplinary perspective with major emphasis on the American family and m… source |
| SPH-131 | Fundamentals of Communication | — | Fundamentals of Communication is a beginning course in the theory and practice of speech communication. Attention is given to public speaking. Students will develop more confidence and skill in oral… source |
| SPH-142 | Gender Communication | — | Gender Communication is an introductory examination of historic and modern theories and research on gender communication. Students will distinguish between gender identity and sexuality and explore h… source |
| SPH-201 | Interpersonal Communication | — | Interpersonal Communication examines communication between two people, and the impact that skillful interpersonal communication can have on current and future relationships. Students will learn about… source |
| SPH-202 | Intercultural Communication | — | Intercultural Communication emphasizes the influence of culture on the communication process including differences in values, beliefs, and norms. Verbal and nonverbal differences between cultures, cu… source |
| SPH-211 | Group Leadership | — | Group Leadership is a study of leadership techniques and their interrelationship with group dynamics. Students will participate in varied group analyses and problem-solving discussions. source |
| SPN-101 | Beginning Spanish | — | Beginning Spanish emphasizes basic communicative skills in Spanish, including listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will learn about the culture of selected Spanish-speaking areas. source |
| SPN-102 | Continuation of Beginning Spanish | — | Continuation of Beginning Spanish builds upon and expands the knowledge acquired in Beginning Spanish. *Some sections of this course are Quality Matters Certified . source |
| SPN-203 | Intermediate Spanish | — | Intermediate Spanish is the third semester of Spanish study. Students review and amplify listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills in a cultural context. source |
| SPN-204 | Continuation of Intermediate Spanish | — | Continuation of Intermediate Spanish builds upon and expands the knowledge acquired in the previous three semesters of Spanish study. source |
| STU-100 | Planning for Success | — | Planning for Success is designed to introduce and connect the student to the RVC community and to assist the student in the active development of academic and personal goals. Students will work with… source |
| STU-101 | Career Planning | — | In STU 101, students explore career options aligned with their interests, abilities, and values. This course covers self-assessment, goal setting, career research, and essential job preparation skill… source |
| STU-103 | Workplace Ethics | — | Workplace Ethics is designed to acquaint students with the importance of good work ethics. Emphasis will be placed on identifying desirable traits to enhance the student's employment readiness includ… source |
| STU-299 | Service Learning | — | This course teaches the student to apply academic theories about social change through voluntary participation in community service. This class is repeatable three times. source |
| THE-133 | Introduction to Theatre | — | Introduction to Theatre is designed to acquaint students with the theoretical principles of acting, directing, scene design, set construction, costuming, make-up, lighting for the stage, and sound. A… source |
| THE-134 | Stagecraft and Theater Lighting | — | Stagecraft and Theater Lighting is an introductory course in the principles, procedures, and practices of theatrical production using practical experiences in conjunction with departmental presentati… source |
| THE-135 | Acting I | — | Acting I is an introduction to the basic elements of acting as an art form. The course centers on exercises to develop the expressiveness of the body and voice combined with a study of the mental and… source |
| THE-235 | Acting II | — | Acting II builds upon the skills developed in the basic acting course. It focuses on the development of characterization skills, communication with other actors on stage, and the ability to handle va… source |
| WEB-101 | Programming Related to the Internet | — | This course is designed for students and professionals interested in learning how to design and develop Web pages and Web sites. The course covers Web design, copyright, and marketing topics, as well… source |
| WEB-102 | Advanced Programming Related to the Internet | — | This course is designed for students and professionals interested in extending their knowledge of Web programming tools. The emphasis of this course is to introduce Web application development. The c… source |
| WEB-111 | Introduction to Multimedia | — | Introduction to Multimedia is a course that will acquaint the student with multimedia design principles as well as multimedia creation and manipulation. This class introduces multimedia hardware and… source |
| WEB-225 | Digital Photography | — | Digital Photography introduces basic digital imaging applications. Emphasis is placed on color theory, calibration, scanning, enhancement, importing and exporting photographic images. Methods of conv… source |
| WEB-233 | Introduction to JavaScript | — | Introduction to JavaScript is a course designed to educate students in the construction of dynamic websites. Students will be expected to build a website that includes complex programming logic and c… source |
| WEB-234 | PHP Programming | — | PHP Programming will cover the basics of PHP and SQL database design, advanced database connectivity techniques, and focus on building personal, business, and e-commerce applications. Students will l… source |
| WEB-290 | Special Topics in Web Information Technology | — | This course will cover leading edge topics in the Web information technology arena. These special topics might include new server technologies or new web development technologies. This course may oft… source |
| WEB-291 | Internship/Field Experience | — | Internship/Field Experience requires the student to work part time in the field of Web Development in a local cooperating business firm or not-for-profit organization. This experience will be supervi… source |
| WLD-100 | Introduction to Welding | — | Introduction to Welding is designed for beginning welders. It covers the basic theory and provides hands-on lab practice of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick), Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG), Gas Tungst… source |
| WLD-150 | Blueprint Reading for Welders | — | Blueprint Reading for Welders presents an introduction to blueprint reading fundamentals. There is a concentration on object representation, along with interpreting and understanding the difference b… source |
| WLD-152 | Arithmetic for Welders | — | Arithmetic for Welders teaches basic mathematics skills and provides practical exercises useful in the welding field. The topics are presented in a step-by-step approach with examples that broaden un… source |
| WLD-153 | Arc Welding: Flat and Horizontal | — | Arc Welding: Flat and Horizontal covers Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick) on plate in the flat and horizontal position. Safety rules and equipment usage are emphasized. An introduction to oxyacetyle… source |
| WLD-154 | Arc Welding: Vertical and Overhead | — | Arc Welding: Vertical and Overhead covers Shielded Metal Arc Welding (or âStickâ welding) on mild carbon steel plate in the vertical position as well as the overhead position. Safety rules and eq… source |
| WLD-156 | Arc Welding: Overhead | — | Arc Welding: Overhead covers Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick) on plate in the overhead position. Safety rules and equipment usage will be emphasized. Oxyacetylene cutting will also be covered. source |
| WLD-157 | M.I.G. Welding | — | M.I.G. Welding covers Gas Metal Arc Welding (M.I.G. / wire) in all positions on plate. Safety rules and equipment will be emphasized. source |
| WLD-158 | T.I.G. Welding | — | T.I.G. Welding covers Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (T.I.G.) in all positions on plate. Safety rules and equipment will be emphasized. source |
| WLD-159 | Arc Welding: 5G Bellhole/Pipe | — | Arc Welding: 5G (Bellhole) Pipe covers Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick) pipe in the Bellhole (5G) position. Safety rules and equipment are emphasized. Pipe cutting with oxyacetylene will also be co… source |
| WLD-161 | Arc Welding: Arkansas/Pipe | — | Arc Welding: Arkansas/Pipe covers Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick) pipe in the Arkansas Bellhole (6G) position. Safety rules and equipment are emphasized. Pipe cutting with oxyacetylene will also b… source |
| WLD-168 | Advanced GTAW | — | Advanced GTAW covers Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (T.I.G.) theory, practice and joint preparation of Stainless Steel and Aluminum joints in various positions. Safety, inspection, equipment selection and… source |
| WLD-172 | Welding Fabrication | — | Welding Fabrication is designed to introduce basic skills involved in the welding fabrication industry. The class will involve design, layout, tools, forming, drilling, measuring and inspection techn… source |
| WLD-175 | Certification Qualification Preparation | — | Certification Qualification Preparation is designed to prepare an experienced welder for an A.W.S. D1.1 qualification test on plate and pipe in the 5G or 6G positions. A.W.S. standards will be follow… source |
| WLD-180 | Independent Study in Welding | — | Independent Study in Welding allows students to develop specific course goals and objectives based on their needs and previous welding experience. Students will work with the welding instructor to de… source |
| WLD-181 | Special Topics Welding | — | Special Topics Welding is for Advanced Welding students and designed to satisfy topics or special interest in a particular area of welding. Topics will vary from semester to semester. This course may… source |
| WLD-183 | Robotic Welding | — | Robotic Welding provides students with the basic operations of industrial robot using the teach pendant. The course covers the tasks that the student needs to setup, record, and troubleshoot programs… source |