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| Associate in Science Degree with a Concentration in Chemistry (414) | Degree | The concentration in chemistry prepares students to transfer to four-year universities to pursue a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry and/or chemical engineering. Chemistry students often p… source |
| Commercial Drivers License - Certificate (T10) | Certificate | This program is designed to prepare individuals to obtain employment as commercial drivers. The classroom portion of the program emphasizes information required to pass the written driving exam, such… source |
| Commercial sUAS (Drone) Pilot (H31) | — | This program is intended to prepare students to successfully operate small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) in a commercial setting. Specifically, this program provides students with the requisite know… source |
| Associate in Arts Degree with a Concentration in Communication Studies (610) | Degree | The Communication Studies concentration will prepare students to transfer to a four-year institution to earn a bachelor’s degree in Communication or other discipline, such as business, in which commu… source |
| Computer Information Systems: Business Software Specialist I | — | The Business Software Specialist I certificate consists of a core of courses which provide job entry skills in the operation of computers. This certificate can also be the means for advancement to hi… source |
| Computer Information Systems: Business Software Specialist II (B36) | — | The Business Software Specialist II consists of advanced courses which expand on skills in the programming and the operation of computers. This certificate can also be the means for advancement to hi… source |
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| CIS 101 | 3 W | 3 | Totals 17 14 43 Your grade point average (GPA) is calculated by dividing the total amount of grade points earned by the total amount of GPA credit hours. Your grade point average may range from 0.0 t… 3 cr · 3 hr source |
| BIO 103 | or 104; CHE 102 or 103; GSC 105, 106 or 115, or PHY 175 | 16 | Physical/life Science courses, social/behavioral science courses, and mathematics courses (MAT 115 or higher excluding MAT 121) meeting program admission requirements will also count toward associate… 16 cr · 16 hr source |
| DD214 | a copy of a current Certificate of Eligibility for educational benefits from the Department of Veteran Affairs or other appropriate documentation | — | In accordance with H.R. 3230, the Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act of 2014, Sauk Valley Community College will bill student Veterans and qualifying dependents at a rate not to exceed th… source |
| FYE 101 | is a Sauk graduation requirement and is required of degree-seeking students their first semester | 30 | Orientation (new students to Sauk) Sauk Valley Community College is committed to providing students with effective support systems to facilitate their success and empower their learning. All students… 30 cr · 30 hr source |
| ACC 101 | Financial Accounting 4 Hours | — | This course presents accounting as an information system that produces summary financial statements, primarily for users external to a business enterprise organized as a corporation. Students study t… source |
| ACC 102 | Managerial Accounting 4 Hours | 101 | This course presents accounting as a system of producing information for use in internally managing a business. The course emphasizes the identification, accumulation, and interpretation of informati… 101 cr · 101 hr source |
| ACC 201 | Intermediate Accounting I 4 Hours | 102 | This course provides an in-depth analysis of the theory, concepts, and procedures underlying the preparation of external financial accounting statements and reports for corporate organizations. Accou… 102 cr · 102 hr source |
| ACC 202 | Intermediate Accounting II 4 Hours | 201 | This course (a continuation of Intermediate Accounting I) provides an in-depth analysis of the theory, concepts, and procedures underlying the preparation of external financial statements and reports… 201 cr · 201 hr source |
| ACC 203 | Cost Accounting 3 Hours | 102 | A study of managerial and cost accounting concepts in planning, control and decision-making. Topics include product costing, cost drivers, cost-volume- profit analysis, activity based costing, budget… 102 cr · 102 hr source |
| ACC 204 | Tax Accounting 3 Hours | 101 | This course provides an introductory study of the current federal revenue acts as they relate primarily to individual income tax theory and practice. Topical coverage includes the individual income t… 101 cr · 101 hr source |
| ACC 205 | Accounting Information Systems 3 Hours | 102 | Accounting Information Systems examines the relationships and distinctions between accounting information systems (AIS) and the total management information system (MIS) environment, with major empha… 102 cr · 102 hr source |
| ACC 207 | Acct/Gov & Not-For-Profit Org 3 Hours | 102 | This course covers the basic accounting concepts and issues associated with non-profit and governmental organizations. The primary focus is on municipal accounting applications, funds, governmental a… 102 cr · 102 hr source |
| AGR 102 | Intro to Agriculture Econom 4 Hours | — | An introduction to the principles of economics including production principles; production costs, supply and revenue; profit maximization; consumption and demand; price elasticity; market price deter… source |
| AGR 109 | Soil Science 4 Hours | 4 | An introduction to the chemical, physical, and biological properties of soils; the origin, classification, and distribution of soils and their influence on people and food production; the management… 4 cr · 4 hr source |
| AGR 116 | Introduction to Animal Science 4 Hours | — | The application of the sciences of genetics, physiology, and nutrition to the improvement of the animal industries and an introduction to management 2026 - 2027 55 Courses and production practices. I… source |
| AGR 130 | Intro to Agr Mechanics 4 Hours | — | An introduction to agricultural power and machinery (engines, power transmission including hydraulics, tillage machinery, calibrations, and harvesting equipment), agricultural electrification and app… source |
| AGR 142 | Introduction to Horticulture 3 Hours | — | This course is an introduction to the principles and practices in the development, production, and use of horticultural crops (fruits, vegetables, greenhouse, turf, nursery, floral and landscape). In… source |
| AGR 150 | Intro to AG Bus Management 4 Hours | — | Organization and structure of agricultural businesses; resource evaluation, policy development and implementation, functions of management, and laws and taxes that affect business. Prerequisite: None… source |
| AGR 155 | Intro to AG Marketing & Stds 3 Hours | — | Survey of approaches to marketing agricultural products; implications for the producer, consumer, processor, and government; use of grain grading and standardization equipment. Prerequisite: None Sem… source |
| AGR 160 | Agricultural Salesmanship 3 Hours | — | The course provides an introduction to the basic principles underlying the sales process in agricultural farm supply and practical application and development of sales techniques. Basic to the course… source |
| AGR 170 | Intro to Agriculture Education 3 Hours | — | An introduction to Agriculture Education programs and delivery systems, state and federal policies; the nature of teaching in school and non-school settings; types and purposes of Agricultural Educat… source |
| AGR 199 | Ag Issues & Perceptions 3 Hours | — | This course is designed to increase the understanding, awareness, and critical analysis of today's top agricultural issues and their impact upon the social, political, economic, and cultural aspects… source |
| AGR 201 | Crop Science 4 Hours | — | The basic principles of plant growth, including human and environmental influences and the theoretical and practical application of agronomic principles to crop production in Illinois, the Midwest, a… source |
| AGR 234 | Precision Agr Technology 3 Hours | 130 | An introductory course providing an overview of the principles of precision agriculture with a focus on the use of technology within the industry. Course material and discussions will include how tec… 130 cr · 130 hr source |
| AGR 299 | Topics/Issues in Agriculture 1-3 Hours | — | An examination of a special topic or current issue within agriculture. Topics will vary by semester and section and will be listed on the course schedule and on the student's permanent academic recor… source |
| ART 101 | 2-D Design Foundations 3 Hours | — | An introduction to two-dimensional design through the analysis of visual principles as they apply to design problems. Design problem-solving in the studio and on the computer will be accompanied by l… source |
| ART 102 | 3-D Design Foundations 3 Hours | — | In this 3-D Foundations design course the student will learn how to hone their perceptual skills and sculptural design techniques, apply the elements and principles of design and create visually and… source |
| ART 113 | Basic Drawing I 3 Hours | — | In this beginning drawing course, the student will learn how to hone their perceptual skills and explore a variety of art making materials, tools and techniques. Students will apply the elements and… source |
| ART 114 | Basic Drawing II 3 Hours | — | An investigation of drawing through the use of color, with an emphasis on observational representation and thematic development through descriptive and expressive means. Topics to be covered include… source |
| ART 119 | Art Appreciation 3 Hours | — | A survey of the visual arts (painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture and architecture). Examines historical, social and technological factors that contribute to understanding the function and meani… source |
| ART 120 | Prehistoric thru Medieval Art 3 Hours | — | The historical development of the visual arts (painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture and architecture) in Western society, focusing on major artistic styles and movements. Examines works of art a… source |
| ART 121 | Renaissance thru Romantic Art 3 Hours | — | This is a continuation of Prehistoric through Medieval Art. The historical development of the visual arts (painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture and architecture in Western society, focusing on m… source |
| ART 122 | Modern Art 3 Hours | — | This is a continuation of Renaissance through Romantic Art. The historical development of the visual arts (painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture and architecture in Western society, focusing on m… source |
| ART 203 | Oil Painting I 3 Hours | — | In this oil painting course the student will learn how to hone their perceptual skills and art making techniques. They will apply the elements and principles of design and create visually and concept… source |
| ART 204 | Oil Painting II, ART 214 Life Drawing II, or ART 250 Sculpture I may be taken as advanced ART class substitutions. These classes are not offered | — | regularly in the course sequence and enrollment requires ART program director approval. BIOLOGY Associate in Science Degree with a Concentration in Biology (413) The concentration in Biology prepares… source |
| ART 213 | Life Drawing I 3 Hours | — | In this life drawing course the student will learn how to hone their perceptual skills and art making technique. They will apply the elements and principles of design and create visually and conceptu… source |
| ART 214 | Life Drawing II 3 Hours | 213 | An exploration of figure drawing through the use of various color media. Topics to be covered include basic drawing concepts, structural anatomy, proportions, movement and pictorial form. Prerequisit… 213 cr · 213 hr source |
| ART 225 | Photography I 3 Hours | — | This course is an introduction to analogue photography, film darkroom procedures and will practice blending alternative, traditional and digital materials, techniques and concepts. In the class stude… source |
| ART 230 | Graphic Design 3 Hours | — | This course is designed to provide students the necessary computer and design skills to begin a career in graphic design. Various fine art and commercial computer art projects will deal with the desi… source |
| ART 250 | Sculpture I 3 Hours | — | An introduction to the basic tools, techniques, materials and thought processes that go into the creation of sculpture. Participants will have the opportunity to create works using techniques such as… source |
| ART 299 | Topics/Projects in Studio Art 1-3 Hours | 9 | A study of a special topic or current issue relating to studio art. Topics will vary from semester to semester and will be listed in the course schedule. The course may be repeated when topics vary.… 9 cr · 9 hr source |
| BIO 104 | Introductory Biology 3 Hours | — | An introduction to fundamental principles of biology including: nature of science, basic chemistry, the organization, structure and function of organisms, cell division, reproduction, genetics, evolu… source |
| BIO 108 | Intro to Human Anatomy/Physiol 4 Hours | — | A study of introductory chemistry, cells, tissues, and structure and function of organ systems including: digestive, respiratory, reproductive, urogenital, cardiovascular-lymphatic, musculoskeletal,… source |
| BIO 109 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 Hours | — | A study of introductory chemistry, cells, metabolic processes, the organization of tissues, the skeletal system, joints and articulation, the integumentary system, micro and macro organization of the… source |
| BIO 110 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 Hours | — | A continuation of BIO 109. BIO 110 is the study of the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, immune, lymphatic, and reproductive systems.… source |
| BIO 111 | Introductory Microbiology 4 Hours | — | A study of the chemistry, structure, metabolism, growth, genetics, ecology, and disease causing abilities of microorganisms. Intensive laboratory exercises will stress aseptic technique, culturing, i… source |
| BIO 112 | Principles of Biology 1 5 Hours | — | A survey of the basic principles of biology including the nature of science, cells, genetics, evolution, and ecology. This course is designed to satisfy the biology requirement for general education… source |
| BIO 113 | Principles of Biology 2 5 Hours | 112 | A survey of the basic principles of biology including the structure, function, taxonomy, ecology, and evolution of organisms in the fields of microbiology, botany, and zoology. This course is designe… 112 cr · 112 hr source |
| BIO 120 | Environmental Health 3 Hours | — | An examination of the environmental effects on human physiological systems, resulting in diverse problems such as heart disease, cancer, and other health related concerns. This course is designed to… source |
| BIO 140 | Environmental Biology 3 Hours | — | This course concentrates on critical thinking needed to evaluate contemporary environmental issues with the goal of helping students make informed decisions. Basic biology, chemistry, geology and eco… source |
| BIO 270 | Topics/Issues in Biology 1-3 Hours | 9 | A study of a special topic or current issue relating to biology. Topics will vary from semester to semester and will be listed in the course schedule. The course may be repeated when topics vary. Thi… 9 cr · 9 hr source |
| BUS 103 | Intro to Business 3 Hours | — | Introduction to Business provides a foundation of knowledge in business including an understanding of the basic processes of marketing, finance, production, accounting, information technology, human… source |
| BUS 105 | Principles of Sales 3 Hours | — | An introduction to personal selling for those students whose main interest is in the field of marketing. This course will also provide the necessary skills of personal selling to potential salespeopl… source |
| BUS 106 | Business Mathematics 3 Hours | — | This course develops an approach to the study of the fundamentals of computational skills used in business. These computational skills may be employed in business/commercial decision making and in ge… source |
| BUS 110 | Innovation/Technology/Workplac 3 Hours | — | Students examine emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and virtual or augmented reality and their impact on modern business. Emphasis is placed on how these technologies… source |
| BUS 112 | Human Relations 3 Hours | — | Stresses development of the individual and inter-personal relationships applied to business and industry with emphasis upon values, communications, problem solving, motivation and leadership. In addi… source |
| BUS 155 | Materials Management 3 Hours | 103 | Materials Management covers the essentials of modern supply chain management, including manufacturing, purchasing, distribution, and quality management, along with the integration of all elements of… 103 cr · 103 hr source |
| BUS 205 | Principles of Management 3 Hours | — | Principles of Management analyzes the organizing, planning and controlling of business activities and the directing of people to achieve the objectives of business by studying the current management… source |
| BUS 210 | Marketing 3 Hours | — | An examination of the fundamental principles and functions of marketing, with emphasis on the tools and techniques by which goods are transferred from producer to consumer, notforprofit marketing, co… source |
| BUS 211 | Intro to Internatl Business 3 Hours | — | This course provides a survey of the world of international business. Topics of study include business operations in different cultures, the impact of geography upon business operations, an understan… source |
| BUS 214 | Business Statistics 3 Hours | — | This course is an introduction to business statistics in which methods of collection, presentation and interpretation of quantitative data is studied. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation of data… source |
| BUS 215 | E-Commerce & Social Media Mktg 3 Hours | — | This course will cover how a business can market its products, services and ideas using internet technology. Topics will include e-commerce as part of the marketing mix, search engine optimization, s… source |
| BUS 216 | Advertising 3 Hours | — | The basic principles of advertising, planning and management as it relates to marketing, sequence, including a survey of the major groups of advertising media (printed, broadcast, positive and point-… source |
| BUS 222 | The Legal Environment of Bus 3 Hours | — | The legal environment law course is an introductory course to law and the judicial system. Topics covered in the course include federal law, securities, employment, labor relations, social environmen… source |
| BUS 231 | Occupational Seminar I 1 Hour | — | A seminar designed to complement the student's initial placement in an approved working situation. Instructor approval required for enrollment. Prerequisite: Completion of 12 hours in major field cou… source |
| BUS 235 | Occupational Internship I 3 Hours | — | An occupational experience utilizing on-the-job training. All students are required to spend a minimum of 15 hours each week on the job. Instructor approval required for enrollment Prerequisite: Conc… source |
| BUS 260 | Entrepreneurship Principles 3 Hours | — | Entrepreneurship Principles examines the various skills, habits and mindset essential for a successful entrepreneurial venture. Real world case studies will provide opportunities to analyze why certa… source |
| BUS 270 | Topics/Issues in Business 1-4 Hours | 12 | A study of a special topic or current issue relating to business. Topics will vary from semester to semester and will be listed in the course schedule. The course may be repeated when topics vary. Th… 12 cr · 12 hr source |
| CHE 102 | Introduction to Chemistry 3 Hours | 3 | A one semester general survey covering basic chemistry principles including topics in organic chemistry. In particular, emphasizing electronic structure and periodic law, chemical bonding, stoichiome… 3 cr · 3 hr source |
| CHE 103 | Introduction to Chemistry 4 Hours | 3 | A one semester general survey covering basic chemistry principles including topics in organic chemistry. In particular, emphasizing electronic structure and periodic law, chemical bonding, stoichiome… 3 cr · 3 hr source |
| CHE 105 | General Chemistry I 5 Hours | — | This course involves the study of matter, measurements, the periodic table of the elements, atomic structure, basic concepts of quantum theory, bonding, stoichiometry of compounds and reactions, solu… source |
| CHE 106 | General Chemistry II 5 Hours | — | This course is a continuation of CHE 105. This course involves the study of solutions, acids and bases, equilibria, acid-base equilibria, solubility equilibria, kinetics, thermodynamics, electrochemi… source |
| CHE 201 | Organic Chemistry I 5 Hours | — | This course covers the following topics: bonding; molecular structure and properties; reactivity and nomenclature of alkanes, cycloalkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, alcohols and ethers; stere… source |
| CHE 202 | Organic Chemistry II 5 Hours | — | This course covers the following topics: Nomenclature, reactions, and synthesis of aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, aromatic compounds; conjugated dienes, dicarbonyl compou… source |
| CIS 100 | Basic Keyboard & Doc Proc 2 Hours | — | Instruction in keyboard and machine control techniques with the objective of developing a mastery of the keyboard and skill in producing basic and academic reports. Prerequisite: None Semester Hour(s… source |
| CIS 104 | Word Processing Software 2 Hours | — | This course will familiarize the user with advanced features of word processing. Course emphasis will include: document creation, document deleting and document printing, editing, formatting with fon… source |
| CIS 106 | Spreadsheet Software 3 Hours | — | This introductory course is designed to acquaint the student with the process of using personal computers to solve spreadsheet problems. In addition to providing the student with a working knowledge… source |
| CIS 108 | Database Software 3 Hours | — | This introductory course is designed to acquaint the student with the use of Windows-based database management system to solve problems. In addition to providing the student with a working knowledge… source |
| CIS 109 | or IND 105 or to have equivalent word processing skills | — | Semester Hour(s): 3 hour(s) Lecture / Lab Hours: 3 lec/week COMPUTER SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TRACK Associate in Arts Degree with a Concentration in Computer Science / Information Technology Tr… source |
| CIS 132 | Cloud Productivity 2 Hours | — | This introductory course is designed to acquaint the student with the use of cloud-based office productivity applications for collaboration, file sharing, project management, note-taking, communicati… source |
| CIS 134 | Website Creation & Management 3 Hours | — | An introductory course in the fundamentals of web site design and development. Topics include web site planning, typography, images, multimedia elements, publishing, and promoting and maintaining a w… source |
| CIS 148 | Business Presentation Graphics 1 Hour | — | This course focuses on creating effective and attractive presentation media for business presentations. The student will learn the basics of a software package specifically designed for presentation… source |
| CIS 150 | Fund Bus Computer Programming 3 Hours | — | This course introduces students to programming logic, presenting the techniques of problem analysis and program design. Several business- oriented algorithms will be designed by the student using flo… source |
| CIS 151 | Network Certification 3 Hours | — | This course offers a hands-on approach to computer networking. Students will be introduced to a variety of networking hardware and software. Students will examine the application of networking hardwa… source |
| CIS 152 | Introduction to Networks | — | This is the first of three courses designed to provide students with classroom and laboratory experience in current and emerging networking technology that will empower them to enter employment and/o… source |
| CIS 154 | Switching/Routing/Wireless Ess 3 Hours | 152 | This is the second of three courses designed to provide students with classroom and laboratory experience in current and emerging networking technology that will empower them to enter employment and/… 152 cr · 152 hr source |
| CIS 156 | Enterprise Netw/Sec/Automation 3 Hours | 154 | This is the third of three courses designed to provide students with classroom and laboratory experience in current and emerging networking technology that will empower them to enter employment and/o… 154 cr · 154 hr source |
| CIS 167 | A+ Certification 3 Hours | — | This course offers a hands-on approach to microcomputer maintenance. This course will introduce a history of personal computer evolution as well as the most popular and recent technologies. Student… source |
| CIS 186 | Intro to Virtualization 3 Hours | — | This introduction to Virtualization course will prepare students with the skills required to evaluate and implement standard virtualization technologies. Students will explore creating a virtual mach… source |
| CIS 187 | Intro to Cloud Computing 3 Hours | — | This introduction to Cloud Computing course will prepare students with the skills required to evaluate and implement standard cloud technologies. Students will implement, maintain, and deliver cloud… source |
| CIS 194 | Managing Modern Windows Device 3 Hours | — | This course is designed to teach you the foundation knowledge to accomplish the following technical tasks: deploy Windows; manage devices and data; configure connectivity; and maintain Windows. Prere… source |
| CIS 197 | Security + Certification 3 Hours | — | This course offers a hands-on approach to network security principles. An in-depth overview of recognizing and protecting against risks and threats to an organization's electronic data will be addres… source |
| CIS 207 | C++ Programming 3 Hours | — | This course teaches structured computer programming in the C++ language. It emphasizes structured design, and procedural and data abstraction. It covers the fundamental control structures and data ty… source |
| CIS 208 | C++ Programming II 3 Hours | 207 | This course builds on the material in CIS 207 in teaching structured programming using the C++ programming language. It emphasizes abstract data types in addition to exploring sorting, searching, and… 207 cr · 207 hr source |
| CIS 220 | Computer Accounting 2 Hours | — | This course covers small business accounting using computer software. Topics include creating a chart of accounts, recording customer and vendor transactions, processing payroll, and printing reports… source |
| CIS 231 | Occupational Seminar 1 Hour | — | A seminar designed to complement the student's initial placement in an approved working situation. Prerequisite: Completion of 12 hours in major field courses. Concurrent enrollment in CIS 235. Semes… source |
| CIS 235 | Occupational Internship 3 Hours | — | An occupational experience utilizing on-the-job training. All students are required to spend a minimum of 15 hours each week on the job. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CIS 231. Semester Hour(… source |
| CIS 250 | Beginning Linux 3 Hours | — | This course will provide a comprehensive look at common tasks performed by Linux system administrators. This includes installation, management of Linux systems from the command line and the GUI, user… source |
| CIS 257 | Cyber Security Analysis 3 Hours | — | This course provides the knowledge and skill required to configure and use threat detection tools, perform data analysis and interpret the results to identify vulnerabilities, threats and risks to an… source |
| CIS 290 | Introduction to Servers 3 Hours | — | This course offers a hands-on approach to servers. Topics will include server architecture, server administration, storage, security, networking, disaster recovery, and troubleshooting server hardwar… source |
| CIS 291 | Intro to Windows Server Admin 3 Hours | 290 | This course is intended to provide an introduction to the Microsoft Server operating system. Topics will include how to install, configure, monitor and maintain Microsoft Servers. Additional topics w… 290 cr · 290 hr source |
| CIS 299 | Topics/Issues in Computer Info 1-4 Hours | 12 | A study of a special topic or current issue relating to computer information systems. Topics will vary and will be listed in the course schedule. The course may be repeated when topics vary. This cou… 12 cr · 12 hr source |
| CJS 101 | Intro to Criminal Justice 3 Hours | — | The course examines the history, development, and philosophy of the American criminal justice system. It includes discussions of the types of agencies involved in the administration of criminal justi… source |
| CJS 120 | Introduction to Corrections 3 Hours | — | The course is an introduction and analysis of punishment, custody, and rehabilitation as administered by law enforcement, courts, and corrections. It includes an overview of the history, evolution, a… source |
| CJS 130 | Criminal Investigation 3 Hours | — | The guidelines and requisites for criminal investigators are defined and developed through a general orientation examining both preliminary and supplementary criminal investigations. Specific types o… source |
| CJS 135 | Criminal Law 3 Hours | — | The factors relevant to resolution and decision in the bringing forth of criminal charges are developed within the adversary system. The basic principles of criminal liability are reviewed laying the… source |
| CJS 200 | Ethics in Criminal Justice 3 Hours | — | Ethics is the study of right and wrong, good and evil. It involves all aspects of who we are, our minds, hearts, relationships with each other, and the intentions and motives for our actions. During… source |
| CJS 208 | Juvenile Delinquency 3 Hours | — | The course is an analysis of the social and psychological factors of delinquent behavior. The practical application of theories, causation, prevention and rehabilitation is considered with regard to… source |
| CJS 231 | Criminal Evidence & Procedure 3 Hours | — | Criminal evidence for police, types of evidence, criminal procedures in various courts, arrest, search and seizure, collection of evidence, discretion and related topics. Prerequisite: None. CJS 135… source |
| CJS 232 | Police and Patrol Operations 3 Hours | — | This course is a study of the responsibility, techniques and methods of police patrol. This includes the areas of patrol distribution, selective enforcement, pull-over and approach methods, emergency… source |
| CJS 233 | Community Policing 3 Hours | — | This course examines proactive community-oriented policing and problem solving (COPPS) in the context of changes in law enforcement agencies and communities. Students will be provided with relevant i… source |
| CJS 238 | Criminology 3 Hours | 111 | The course is an analysis of the theories of criminology. Crime in relation to physical and psychological factors, to cultural areas, to the family and to other social institutions will be examined.… 111 cr · 111 hr source |
| CJS 250 | Criminal Justice Practicum 1-3 Hours | — | A supervised field experience designed to utilize and develop the student's training and educational skills in a specific correctional, law enforcement, or social justice placement. Prerequisite: Con… source |
| CJS 299 | Topic/Issues- Criminal Justice 1-3 Hours | 9 | A study of a special topic or current issue relating to history. Topics will vary from semester to semester and will be listed in the course schedule. The 2026 - 2027 63 Courses course may be repeate… 9 cr · 9 hr source |
| COM 131 | Intro to Oral Communication 3 Hours | — | The oral communication course combines communication theory with the practice of oral communication skills. The course: (1) develops awareness of the communication process; (2) provides inventional,… source |
| COM 141 | Intercultural Communication 3 Hours | — | This course combines interpersonal communication theory with the practice of intercultural communication. The course: (1) examines how culture influences the communication process including values, b… source |
| COM 151 | Interpersonal Communication 3 Hours | — | An introduction to the basic theories and concepts relevant to interperonal interaction. Emphasis is placed on the role of communication in the creation, maintenance, and termination of social, roman… source |
| COM 161 | Small Group Communication 3 Hours | — | An introduction to the theory and practice of small group communication. Emphasis is placed on social norms, the nature and types of groups, and leadership development. Students are expected to demon… source |
| COM 181 | Intro to Mass Communication 3 Hours | — | Provides an overview of the nature, functions, and responsibilities of the mass communication industries in a global environment with an emphasis on the media's role in American society. Prerequisite… source |
| CSS 100 | Student Success Skills 1 Hour | — | This course is designed to help students develop and refine successful learning strategies for their college experience. The course will provide in- depth review of how students learn and interface w… source |
| CSS 110 | Career Exploration & Planning 1 Hour | — | Introduction to career exploration and life/work planning. An emphasis is placed on developing skills related to self-awareness, career path choices, life/ work decision-making, and effective strateg… source |
| CSS 130 | Constructive Dialogue/Issues 3 Hours | — | This course will equip students with information and skills necessary to understand and discuss difficult topics related to social issues and across political differences. Research-based methods for… source |
| CSS 150 | Intro/Leadership Prin & Civ En 1 Hour | — | This course introduces the basic principles of personal and interpersonal leadership that can be applied in various areas of life. It explores factors that impact productivity, effectiveness, and eff… source |
| DMS 100 | Intro to Diagnostic Med. Sonog 3 Hours | — | History of ultrasound including medical applications. Description of the roles, responsibilities, and rules of the diagnostic medical sonographer. Introduction to the fundamental principles of the us… source |
| DMS 101 | Son Physics/Instrumentation I 2 Hours | — | Introduction to physics of acoustics and sonographic instrumentation. Production and types of sound waves discussed. Demonstration of propagation of ultrasound through tissues, transducers, pulse-ech… source |
| DMS 102 | Son Physics/Instrumentation II 2 Hours | — | Continuation of pulse-echo instrumentation including harmonics, image artifacts, and color flow imaging with Doppler instrumentation. Bioeffects and safety in ultrasound imaging. Quality management a… source |
| DMS 103 | Son Cross-Sectional Anatomy 3 Hours | — | Introduction to the basics of cross-sectional anatomy as interpreted on diagnostic sonographic images. Sectional human anatomy in the transverse, sagittal, and coronal planes. Correlation of anatomy… source |
| DMS 104 | Fundamentals of OB/GYN I 3 Hours | — | Students will be introduced to the female reproductive system as it relates to Sonography. Topics will include imaging in the first trimester of pregnancy and non-gravid uterus, review of ultrasound… source |
| DMS 105 | Fundamentals of OB/GYN II 3 Hours | — | Students will be introduced to fetal ultrasound techniques in the second and third trimester. Topics will include multiple gestation pregnancies, antenatal syndromes, congenital fetal disorders, plac… source |
| DMS 106 | Abdomen/Superficial Struct I 3 Hours | — | Students will be introduced to abdomen and superficial structure pathologies seen with ultrasound. Students will learn to identify and document the sonographic appearance of pathologies. The followin… source |
| DMS 107 | Abdomen/Superficial Struct II 1 Hour | 106 | Continuation of abdomen and superficial structure pathologies seen using ultrasound with emphasis on neonatal and pediatrics. The following areas will be discussed: musculoskeletal, neonatal brain, i… 106 cr · 106 hr source |
| DMS 108 | Legal Issues of Sonography 1 Hour | — | Students will be introduced to the legal system as it applies to the medical field. Medical malpractice cases will be reviewed and discussed. Students will be taught how to protect themselves from be… source |
| DMS 109 | Fund of Breast Sonography 1 Hour | — | Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of breast Sonography. This course reviews the identification of sonographic physics-related artifacts in normal and abnormal breast tissue and anatomy.… source |
| DMS 120 | Hands-On Scanning Lab 1 1 Hour | — | Overview and emphasis of principles taught in DMS 100 in Abdominal/ Superficial Structures and Obstetrics/Gynecology. Students perform hands- on scanning techniques in the scanning lab. Various scann… source |
| DMS 121 | Hands-On Scanning Lab 2 1 Hour | — | Course will expand on and perform principles of Abdominal/Superficial Structures and Obstetrics/Gynecology. Students will perform advanced hands-on scanning techniques utilizing proper manipulation o… source |
| DMS 122 | Hands-On Scanning Lab 3 1 Hour | — | Continuation of principles taught in DMS 121 in Abdominal/Superficial Structures and Obstetrics/Gynecology. Emphasis placed on advanced skills in obstetrical scanning. Students perform hands-on scann… source |
| DMS 123 | Hands-On Scanning Lab 4 1 Hour | — | The course will expand on principles of Abdominal and Superficial Structures and Obstetrics and Gynecology. Students will perform advanced hands-on scanning techniques utilizing proper manipulation o… source |
| DMS 130 | Case Study Critique I 1 Hour | — | Students will present diagnostic medical ultrasound cases of normal and abnormal anatomy. Students will discuss imaging techniques and image quality of cases presented. Prerequisite: DMS 100, DMS 101… source |
| DMS 131 | Case Study Critique II 1 Hour | — | Students will present diagnostic medical ultrasound cases of normal and abnormal anatomy. Students will discuss imaging techniques and image quality of cases presented. Prerequisite: DMS 107, DMS 123… source |
| DMS 140 | Clinical Education I 2 Hours | — | Students are placed in a healthcare institution to reinforce and broaden knowledge gained in the first semester of the program. Correlation and application of skills learned in concurrent courses DMS… source |
| DMS 141 | Clinical Education II 2 Hours | — | Students will participate in a clinical experience in Sonography at a healthcare institution. Students will apply concepts and skills learned in DMS courses at the healthcare institution. Prerequisit… source |
| DMS 142 | Clinical Education III 3 Hours | — | Students will continue Sonography clinical experience in a healthcare institution. Students will continue applying concepts and skills learned in DMS courses at the health care institution. Prerequis… source |
| DMS 198 | Intro Pathophysiology Sonograp 1 Hour | — | Students will be introduced to physiological processes associated with disease and/or injury in the body systems. Pathology cases are illustrated with review of diagnostic medical imaging studies inc… source |
| DMS 199 | Patient Care Skills 1 Hour | — | Students will be introduced to patient care skills applied to the role of a Sonographer in an imaging department. Topics will include patient care skills, scanning ergonomics, patient confidentiality… source |
| DMS 200 | Abdominal/Peripheral Arterial 2 Hours | — | Evaluation of blood vessels, their purpose and composition, detailed physiology of the arterial blood flow system, and ultrasound testing with direct and indirect methods. Arterial anatomy of the abd… source |
| DMS 201 | Cerebrovascular Ultrasound 2 Hours | — | Overview of the purpose and composition of blood vessels and the physiology of the cerebrovascular system. Cerebrovascular anatomy is reviewed. Diseases of the cerebrovascular system are addressed wi… source |
| DMS 202 | Abdominal/Peripheral Venous 2 Hours | — | Overview of the purpose and composition of blood vessels and the physiology of the venous blood flow system. Venous anatomies of the abdomen, pelvis, upper extremities, as well as the lower extremiti… source |
| DMS 203 | Clinical Education Vascular I 3 Hours | — | Students will participate in a clinical experience in vascular sonography at a healthcare institution. Students will apply concepts and skills learned in DMS vascular courses at the healthcare instit… source |
| DMS 204 | Clinical Education Vascular II 3 Hours | — | Students will continue vascular sonography clinical experience in a healthcare institution. Students will continue applying concepts and skills learned in DMS vascular courses at the healthcare insti… source |
| DMS 220 | Abdomin/Peripher Arterial Scan 1 Hour | — | An overview of abdominal and peripheral arterial ultrasound testing that offers hands-on training in the classroom with vascular ultrasound equipment. Application of principles taught in DMS 200. Var… source |
| DMS 221 | CerebrovascularUltrasound Scan 1 Hour | — | Continuation of DMS 201 that provides a further understanding of cerebrovascular ultrasound testing by offering hands-on training in the classroom with vascular ultrasound equipment. Various cerebrov… source |
| DMS 222 | Abdomin/Peripheral Venous Scan 1 Hour | — | Continuation of DMS 202 that provides an understanding of abdominal and peripheral venous ultrasound testing by offering hands-on training in the classroom with vascular ultrasound equipment. Various… source |
| ECE 109 | Found of Infant & Toddler Care 4 Hours | — | This course provides students with an overview of the development of children birth through age three. Students will explore physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and linguistic growth, as well as… source |
| ECE 114 | Child Care and Development 3 Hours | — | This course provides an overview of the theory and principles of human growth and development from conception and prenatal development through age 8. Content includes an in-depth study of the inter-r… source |
| ECE 115 | Intro to Early Childhood Educ 3 Hours | — | This survey course provides an overview of early childhood care and education including historical and cultural perspectives, organization, structure, programming, and evidence-based practices. Profe… source |
| ECE 118 | Parent-Teachr-Child-Comm Relat 3 Hours | — | This course focuses on the child in the context of family, school, and community. An analysis of the contemporary American family will be discussed, with emphasis on the individual family interaction… source |
| ECE 202 | Lang/Literacy Dev/Young Childr 3 Hours | — | Students will be introduced to the perspectives, concepts, and methods of language and literacy development in young children. Students will focus on the speech and language development of young chil… source |
| ECE 207 | Math for the Young Child 3 Hours | — | This course is an exploration of early mathematical content and concepts that are relevant to young children ages 0-6. Students will learn what mathematics looks like during the early years and learn… source |
| ECE 228 | Child Health-Nutrition-Safety 3 Hours | — | This course provides an overview of the health, safety and nutritional needs of young children and early childhood practices to ensure the health and well-being of each child in a group setting. Cont… source |
| ECE 240 | Observ & Assess Young Children 3 Hours | — | This course focuses on authentic, alternative, classroom-based assessment on young children and how to appropriately use standardized test information. The course will further provide the student wit… source |
| ECE 250 | Early Childhood Practicum 2 Hours | — | A supervised field experience designed to utilize and develop the student's learned training and educational skills in a chosen field. All students are required to spend at least six hours per week a… source |
| ECE 275 | Curric Dev Early Child Classrm 3 Hours | — | The principles involved in planning, implementing, and evaluating developmentally appropriate, evidence-based curriculum for young children are studied. The course focuses on relationships among deve… source |
| ECO 211 | Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Hours | — | A survey of macro-economic theory with emphasis on resource allocation in a mixed-enterprise economy. Concentration is on the operation of the market mechanism, the role of government and labor, inte… source |
| ECO 212 | Principles of Microeconomics 3 Hours | — | Introduction to price theories, the behavior of the firm under varying market conditions and the behavior of the consumer. Prerequisite: None Semester Hour(s): 3 hour(s) Lecture / Lab Hours: 3 lec/we… source |
| EDU 101 | Introduction to Education 3 Hours | — | This course is an overview of American education as both a profession and a public enterprise. Students will examine the historical, social, and historical foundations of education in America, and ap… source |
| EDU 105 | Prep for Careers in Education 2 Hours | — | This course introduces the student to licensure standards, course sequences, and skills required for education majors. Students will be introduced to the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards and… source |
| EDU 176 | Education Observation 1 Hour | — | This course is designed to introduce students to the process of observing a public school classroom. Students will be introduced to basic methods of observation, observe a classroom for ten hours, ke… source |
| EDU 210 | Diversity in Education 3 Hours | — | This course is designed to introduce pre-service teachers to the basic principles and foundations of educating for diversity. The course will explore schooling in and for global society. Emphasis wil… source |
| EDU 220 | Educ of the Exceptional Child 3 Hours | — | An introductory overview of the field of special education and the educational and evidence-based strategies that support children with exceptional cognitive, social, physical, and emotional needs. S… source |
| EDU 221 | Children's Literature 3 Hours | — | This course introduces students to the history, themes, form, and genres of literature for children. Special emphasis on the analysis and evaluation of literature for children, as well as the social… source |
| EDU 225 | Topics/Issues in Education 1-3 Hours | 9 | A study of a special topic or current issue relating to education. Topics will vary from semester to semester and will be listed in the course schedule. The course may be repeated when topics vary. T… 9 cr · 9 hr source |
| EDU 275 | Educational Psychology 3 Hours | 103 | Educational Psychology is an exploration of psychological concepts as applied to educational practice. This course emphasizes behavioral and cognitive theories, motivation, classroom management, deve… 103 cr · 103 hr source |
| EDU 276 | Clinical Exper in Education 1 Hour | — | This minimum 26-clock hour experience is offered to help meet clinical and/ or observation requirements for education programs in Illinois. Seminar students will work one-on-one with students in supp… source |
| EET 245 | Programmable Controllers 3 Hours | — | This course will cover basic control logic, PLC programming, and using the PLC as a troubleshooting device. Relay-type instructions, timer and counter operations, math and data compare instructions,… source |
| EET 261 | Adv Programmable Controllers 3 Hours | — | This is an advanced course in programmable controllers. The course will be applicable to all modern industrial controllers. The course will cover PLC programming, including advanced programming instr… source |
| EET 299 | Spec Topics in Electronics 1-3 Hours | 9 | A study of a special topic or current issue relating to electronics. Topics will vary from semester to semester and will be listed in the course schedule. The course may be repeated when topics vary.… 9 cr · 9 hr source |
| EGR 103 | Engineering Graphics 3 Hours | — | This course is an introduction to engineering design and graphics, including design problems, sketching, dimensioning, tolerancing, multi-view orthographic representations, auxiliary views, section v… source |
| ELA 090 | English Language Arts 1 Hour | — | This lecture course provides supplemental, individualized, direct instructional support for writing projects undertaken in English 101. 68 2026 - 2027 Courses Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment with… source |
| ELA 095 | Developmental Language Arts 4 Hours | — | This course focuses on developing reading and writing skills required to advance toward readiness for college-level coursework and to meet the needs of most entry-level workplace settings. The course… source |
| ELA 099 | Prep Lang Arts for Coll Stud 4 Hours | — | This course centers on developing the necessary reading and writing skills required for success in college-level courses. Students will be asked to demonstrate paragraph and essay development, emphas… source |
| ELT 101 | Electrical Wiring 3 Hours | — | Students will be introduced to basic electrical wiring as it applies to residential occupancies, placing special emphasis on National Electric Code requirements. Students will develop an understandin… source |
| ELT 120 | Fund of Elec w/ Applied Math 3 Hours | — | This course provides basic electricity fundamentals, basic control strategies and electrical symbols. The class will provide the student with an understanding of basic electrical theory, schematic an… source |
| ELT 259 | Industrial & Agric Wiring 3 Hours | 120 | This course is a study of industrial and agricultural electrical systems. Emphasis will be placed on installation and troubleshooting of motor and electrical distributions. Prerequisite: ELT 120 Seme… 120 cr · 120 hr source |
| ELT 261 | National Electric Code 3 Hours | 120 | A study of National Electric Code specifications with emphasis placed on proper installation of all circuits. Prerequisite: ELT 101 or ELT 120 Semester Hour(s): 3 hour(s) Lecture / Lab Hours: 3 lec/w… 120 cr · 120 hr source |
| ELT 262 | Electrical Controls 3 Hours | 120 | Provides the student with sufficient knowledge so that the person is proficient in the installation, servicing and maintenance of the controls used in industry and home. Prerequisite: ELT 101 or ELT… 120 cr · 120 hr source |
| ENE 130 | Photovoltaics 3 Hours | — | The course will cover the basic principles of photovoltaics and how to effectively incorporate PV systems into stand-alone or interconnected electrical systems. The course will cover site evaluations… source |
| ENG 101 | Composition I 3 Hours | — | This course (1) develops awareness of the writing process; (2) provides inventional, organizational, and editorial strategies; (3) stresses the variety of uses for writing; and (4) emphasizes critica… source |
| ENG 103 | Composition II 3 Hours | — | An advanced course in essay writing with emphasis on formal research, ENG 103 serves to develop a proficiency in the collection and selection of data as applied to the completion of a formal research… source |
| ENG 111 | Bus/Technical Communication 3 Hours | — | Provides information on principles of written and oral communication specifically applied to business and technical fields. Assignments are designed to develop skill and practice in the use of these… source |
| ENG 201 | Fiction 3 Hours | — | An examination of the elements of form, methods of analysis and theories of criticism of the short story, the novella and the novel. Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in ENG 101 or its equivalent,… source |
| ENG 203 | Poetry 3 Hours | — | By reading, discussing, and writing about poetry, students will encounter a wide range of poetic forms; learn the terminology that identifies elements of poetry (meter, rhyme, imagery, etc.); recogni… source |
| ENG 206 | Topics/Issues in Literature 1-3 Hours | — | An intensive study of literature based on a specific theme or subject or written by a selected group of authors. The topics of the colloquia will vary from semester to semester and will be announced… source |
| ENG 212 | Women and Literature 3 Hours | — | In this course, the students will read, discuss and respond to the works of women writers. Students will study the works of women writers from different countries and different time periods as they t… source |
| ENG 225 | American Literature to 1860 3 Hours | — | By participating in class discussions and reading original works, students will be exposed to and engaged in a broad and intensive study of American literature from the beginning up to 1860. Students… source |
| ENG 226 | American Literature From 1860 3 Hours | — | By participating in class discussions and reading original works, students will be exposed to and engaged in a broad and intensive study of American literature from 1860 to the present. Students will… source |
| ENG 227 | British Literature I 3 Hours | — | By listening to lectures and reading original works, students will be exposed to and engaged in a broad and intensive study of British literature from the beginning up to the Romantics. Students will… source |
| ENG 228 | British Literature II 3 Hours | — | By listening to lectures and reading original works, students will engage in a broad and intensive study of British literature from the Romantics through the moderns. Students will analyze and discus… source |
| ENG 230 | Minority American Literature 3 Hours | — | Students will read, discuss, and respond to selected works of minority communities in the United States, gaining insight into the unique voices, experiences, and cultural contributions of these commu… source |
| ENG 270 | Creative Writing 3 Hours | — | An introduction to the principles, problems and processes involved in writing poetry and fiction. The course includes lectures, readings, and criticism of students' work. Prerequisite: None Semester… source |
| ENG 271 | Creative Writing II 3 Hours | — | This course focuses on creating a community of writers. Students will engage in producing, presenting and publishing original works of poetry and fiction. Prerequisite: None Semester Hour(s): 3 hour… source |
| GEO 122 | Human Geography 3 Hours | — | An introduction to regional surveys of the basic concepts within human geography. Provides an initial understanding of spatial analysis through traditional and digital tools and uses them to explore… source |
| GEO 299 | Topics/Issues in Geography 1-3 Hours | — | An examination of a special topic or current issue within geography. Topics will vary by semester and section and will be listed on the course schedule and 70 2026 - 2027 Courses on the student's per… source |
| GSC 105 | Astronomy 4 Hours | — | This course presents an overview of the history and development of the grand themes in astronomy. It is designed for students who either need to fulfill a general education laboratory science course… source |
| GSC 106 | Astronomy 3 Hours | — | An introductory survey of the universe which includes the following topics: people's changing ideas about the cosmos; the motion of the stars, moon, planets, and sun in the sky; the physical characte… source |
| GSC 115 | Environmental Geology 3 Hours | — | This course deals with geology as it relates to human activities. It will emphasize how geologic processes and hazards influence human activities and how human activities influence our soils, water,… source |
| GSC 270 | Topics/Issues in the Sciences 1-3 Hours | 9 | A study of a special topic or current issue relating to biological or physical sciences. Topics will vary from semester to semester and will be listed in the course schedule. The course may be repeat… 9 cr · 9 hr source |
| GSP 031 | ABE Beginning Literacy 1-3 Hours | 12 | The purpose of this course is to improve basic skills in language arts, reading, communication, computational skills (math) and writing of beginning level ABE students in order to help them develop t… 12 cr · 12 hr source |
| GSP 033 | ABE Intermediate Low 1-3 Hours | 12 | The purpose of this course is to improve intermediate skills in language arts, reading, communication, computational skills (math) and writing, while incorporating career explorations content. This c… 12 cr · 12 hr source |
| GSP 035 | ABE Intermediate High 1-3 Hours | 12 | The purpose of this course is to improve skills in language arts, reading, communication, computational skills (math) and writing. Development in these areas will support the adult learner in the are… 12 cr · 12 hr source |
| GSP 041 | ASE Low 1-3 Hours | 12 | The purpose of this course is to build college and career readiness skills. Development of these skills will support the adult learner becoming self- sufficient and promote lifelong learning. The foc… 12 cr · 12 hr source |
| GSP 062 | ESL: Beginning Literacy 1-4 Hours | 16 | This course is designed for ESL students who have little or no literacy skills in English or their native language. The purpose of this class is to introduce English language literacy skills such as… 16 cr · 16 hr source |
| GSP 066 | ESL: Intermediate Low 1-4 Hours | 16 | Students will develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills necessary to meet the needs of independent daily living. This course may be taken four times for a maximum of 16 credits. NOTE: T… 16 cr · 16 hr source |
| GSP 068 | ESL: Intermediate High 1-4 Hours | 16 | Students will develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills necessary to meet the needs of independent daily living and enable them to enter the work place. This course may be taken four ti… 16 cr · 16 hr source |
| GSP 070 | ESL: Advanced 1-4 Hours | 16 | This course is designed for ESL students who function independently in the use of English in routine and work-related situations. The purpose of this class is to increase students' fluency in languag… 16 cr · 16 hr source |
| GSP 075 | Health Careers Bridge Course 1.5 Hours | — | The Health Careers Bridge Course provides adult education learners with contextualized occupation-specific basic skills instruction needed to transition successfully to post-secondary education and e… source |
| GSP 077 | Manufacturing Bridge Course 1.5 Hours | 1.5 | The Manufacturing Bridge Course provides adult education learners with contextualized occupation-specific basic skills instruction needed to transition successfully to post-secondary education and em… 1.5 cr · 1.5 hr source |
| GSP 080 | ASE High 1-3 Hours | 12.9 | A class designed to help prepare adults for the following sections of the GED (General Education Development) test; correctness and effectiveness of expression, interpretation of reading materials in… 12.9 cr · 12.9 hr source |
| GSP 081 | CNA ICAPS Support Course 1 Hour | — | This course is intended for students enrolled in the Adult Education program who are pursuing the certified nursing assistant (CNA) credential. The CNA ICAPS Support Course provides students enrolled… source |
| GSP 094 | ICAPS Support Course 1 Hour | — | This course is intended for students enrolled in the Adult Education program who are pursuing a college-level credential. Students will be co-enrolled in Adult Education and the college-level coursew… source |
| GSV 100 | Commercial Drivers License 4 Hours | — | The Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 (CMVSA) has placed more stringent requirements on licensing of all commercial truck drivers. This four- credit hour course is designed to deliver all o… source |
| GSV 102 | Commercial Vehicle Operation 8 Hours | 100 | Professional Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators not only need the necessary information to be successful, but they must be able to operate the tractor-trailer combination in a proficient and safe man… 100 cr · 100 hr source |
| HIS 131 | Western Civ to 1648 3 Hours | — | Origins and development of western civilization beginning with the classical civilization of the ancient world and dealing with the contributions of each major historical group until the emergence of… source |
| HIS 132 | Western Civ Since 1648 3 Hours | — | A continuation of the subject material offered in HIS 131. The history of the social, economic, political, and intellectual life of modern times; the French Revolution; the Napoleonic era, nationalis… source |
| HIS 155 | African American History 3 Hours | — | This course focuses on African American experiences and contributions to US history and their broader, cross-cultural influences. Development of relevant African cultures, forced migrations, slavery,… source |
| HIS 221 | American History to 1865 3 Hours | — | Students will examine the first interactions of Native American cultures, European conquerors, and enslaved Africans. They will compare the Spanish, French, and English experiences in North America,… source |
| HIS 222 | American History Since 1865 3 Hours | — | Students will examine American history from the Reconstruction Era to the present. They will gain an understanding of historical periods and events such as the Industrial Revolution, the Gilded Age,… source |
| HIS 231 | Topics/Issues in History 1-3 Hours | 9 | A study of a special topic or current issue relating to history. Topics will vary from semester to semester and will be listed in the course schedule. The course may be repeated when topics vary. Thi… 9 cr · 9 hr source |
| HRS 100 | EPA Certification 1 Hour | — | The course will contain all the information needed for a technician to successfully complete EPA certification. This is required to work in the HVAC field. Prerequisite: None Semester Hour(s): 1 hour… source |
| HRS 114 | Sheet Metal Fabrication 3 Hours | — | The students will obtain a working knowledge of layout and fabrication of common fittings used today. The student will learn how to use the tooling in a sheet metal shop safely and efficiently. This… source |
| HRS 120 | Basic Refrigeration 3 Hours | — | This course will allow the student to become proficient in the use of tools and proficient in the correct materials to use for a given task. The tools will be specific to air conditioning operations… source |
| HRS 130 | Basic Heating 3 Hours | — | This class covers the basic residential forced air heating system. The class will address basic concepts involved in the combustion process for safe operation of a home forced air heating system. Fur… source |
| HUM 112 | Film Appreciation 3 Hours | — | An introduction to film as an art form, emphasizing a study of the aesthetic and production elements of the medium, including narrative genres, directorial style, cinematography, acting and editing.… source |
| HUM 150 | Amer Ethnic Cultural Expressio 3 Hours | — | Interdisciplinary study of art, architecture, music, literature, history and/or philosophy that expresses the experience and construction of American racial and cultural identities of diverse and und… source |
| HUM 210 | Intro to the Humanities 3 Hours | — | Introduction to the Humanities is the study of humanity and its involvement with the arts in society. It is a study of visual arts, music, literature, and philosophy beginning with the Greeks to the… source |
| HUM 213 | Topics/Issues in Humanities 1-3 Hours | 9 | A study of a special topic or current issue relating to humanities. Topics will vary from semester to semester and will be listed in the course schedule. The course may be repeated when topics vary.… 9 cr · 9 hr source |
| IDS 298 | Independent Study 1-4 Hours | — | A course designed for students desiring in-depth studies to augment existing courses. Independent study opportunities are available on an individual or collective basis. Individual projects are plann… source |
| IND 108 | Introduction to CAD 2 Hours | — | An introduction to engineering design and graphics using the latest version of AutoCAD. Basic AutoCAD commands will be introduced and emphasized throughout this course. Development of technical drawi… source |
| IND 118 | Mechanical Systems 3 Hours | — | .The course will contain all information needed for a maintenance technician to successfully perform at a high level in their job. The course material will cover mechanical systems focusing on analys… source |
| IND 125 | Machining & Manufacturing Proc 3 Hours | — | This course is an examination of the use and capabilities of the major machine tool groups, including foundry, their use in industry and the problems and properties of metal fabrication associated wi… source |
| IND 203 | Adv Machining & Manufac Proc 3 Hours | — | An examination of the use and capabilities of the machine tool groups. An advanced course for students wishing to have a comprehensive knowledge of machine shop operations in terms of set-up, machine… source |
| IND 207 | Computer Numerical Cont Prog I 3 Hours | — | This Computer Numerical Control Programming I course is designed to introduce to students the various processes involved in programming a CNC machine. Setting data points, programming different milli… source |
| IND 208 | Comp Numerical Control Prog II 3 Hours | 207 | This course will build on the CNC programming knowledge and skills learned in IND 207 - Computer Numerical Control Programming I. Â Students will be expected to program more advanced CNC machining pr… 207 cr · 207 hr source |
| IND 218 | Fluid Power 3 Hours | 120 | This course will combine the operating fundamentals of hydraulic and pneumatic controls and operations. Students will read and interpret prints using proper symbols and documentation. Students will b… 120 cr · 120 hr source |
| IND 219 | Industrial Troubleshooting 3 Hours | — | Students will learn to systematically troubleshoot equipment and control systems used in industry. This course will start with analyzing troubleshooting theory and flowcharts and evolve into actual h… source |
| IND 250 | Industrial Internship 1-3 Hours | 9 | Participation in a work experience in an area of technology under supervision of both the College and an employer. Internship objectives will be identified for each student enrolled. This course is r… 9 cr · 9 hr source |
| LAN 161 | Beginning Spanish I 4 Hours | — | A study of functional Spanish with emphasis on speaking the language. Practice in reading and writing simple Spanish. Prerequisite: None Semester Hour(s): 4 hour(s) Lecture / Lab Hours: 4 lec/week source |
| LAN 162 | Beginning Spanish II 4 Hours | — | A continuation of the study of functional Spanish with emphasis on speaking the language. Practice in reading, writing, and speaking simple Spanish. Prerequisite: LAN 161 or 1 year of high school Spa… source |
| LAN 261 | Intermediate Spanish I 4 Hours | — | Continued emphasis on speaking the language. Class discussion based on readings in grammar review text and culture presentations for Spain and South America. Selected Spanish prose readings. Prerequi… source |
| LAN 262 | Intermediate Spanish II 4 Hours | 261 | This course is designed to increase proficiency in competencies of speaking, listening, reading and writing in the Spanish language. The course will additionally cover topics and concepts related to… 261 cr · 261 hr source |
| LAN 299 | Topics/Issues in Foreign Lang 1-4 Hours | 9 | A study of a special topic or current issue relating to a foreign language. Topics will vary from semester to semester and will be listed in the course schedule. The course may be repeated when topic… 9 cr · 9 hr source |
| MAT 040 | Support for Elementary Stats 1 Hour | — | A course to support General Education Statistics (IAI M1902). Math skills necessary for the successful completion of MAT 240 will be reviewed. Emphasis will be on number sense, decimal, and percent r… source |
| MAT 078 | Prep. Math for Non-STEM Majors 4 Hours | — | This course is to prepare students for college-level liberal arts math, technical math, or general statistics courses through content that is relevant for non- STEM majors. Topics in this course inco… source |
| MAT 106 | Applied Mathematics 3 Hours | — | Applied mathematics is a fundamental course for students in technical and career programs. The course includes fundamental mathematics, algebra, geometry, right triangle trigonometry, business mathem… source |
| MAT 110 | Math for Elementary Teachers I 3 Hours | — | The emphasis of this course is placed on mathematical reasoning and problem-solving as it pertains to modern elementary school mathematics. Topics include sets & logic, basic problem solving, number… source |
| MAT 111 | Math for Elementary Teacher II 3 Hours | — | This course is a continuation of MAT 110. Topics include algebraic thinking, introductory probability, statistics, measurement, geometry, and transformations. Prerequisite: MAT 110 with a grade of C… source |
| MAT 112 | Quantative Literacy or higher | — | EXCLUDING MAT 115 and MAT 240 - OR - Topics extended to the college level include real numbers exponents and radicals polynomials and factoring fractional expressions equations and inequalities funct… source |
| MAT 115 | Principles of Modern Math 3 Hours | — | This course includes the investigation of the key ideas in contemporary mathematics. In-depth, three or four topics will be studied, with at least three chosen from the following list: geometry, comb… source |
| MAT 122 | Trigonometry 3 Hours | — | This course consists of an elementary survey of trigonometry and its applications. Topics include a review of prereq topics, radian measure and the unit circle, trigonometric functions and their grap… source |
| MAT 203 | Calculus & Analytic Geometry I 4 Hours | — | The elementary concepts of differential and integral calculus are introduced and applications are discussed. These include limits, continuity, the derivative, rules of differentiation, the indefinite… source |
| MAT 204 | Calc & Analytic Geometry II 4 Hours | — | The methods of differentiation and integration are extended and power series are introduced. The new methods deal with: logarithms, exponential, hyperbolic and inverse trigonometric functions. Some a… source |
| MAT 205 | Calc & Analytic Geometry III 4 Hours | — | The elementary ideas concerning conic sections, polar curves, and vector- valued and multivariate functions are covered. These topics include: area, arc length and tangents for polar curves. In addit… source |
| MAT 211 | Differential Equations 3 Hours | — | This course is an introduction to methods of solving differential equations as well as applications of differential equations to physical problems. The methods for solving first-order differential eq… source |
| MAT 220 | Finite Mathematics 3 Hours | — | A study of some major topics in finite mathematics: interest, annuities, matrix theory, matrix operations, solutions of systems of inequalities, linear programming by graphing and Simplex methods, pr… source |
| MAT 221 | Calc for Bus & Soc Science 4 Hours | — | A brief course in elementary differential and integral calculus. Primarily for students of business, economics and social science, with emphasis on applications. Prerequisite: MAT 121 with a grade of… source |
| MAT 230 | Discrete Mathematics 3 Hours | — | Introduction to analysis of finite collections and mathematical foundations of sequential machines, computer system design, data structures and algorithms. Includes sets and logic, counting, recursio… source |
| MAT 231 | Linear Algebra 3 Hours | 204 | This course is an introduction to the mathematical theory and application of matrices, vectors, vector spaces, and linear transformations. Topics include the algebra of matrices for solving systems o… 204 cr · 204 hr source |
| MAT 240 | Elementary Statistics 3 Hours | — | An introduction to basic concepts in statistical methods including measures of central tendency, measures of dispersion, probability, theoretical and empirical distribution, estimation, tests of hypo… source |
| MCC 103 | Studio Photography and Editing 3 Hours | — | An overview of the basic concepts of camera control, lighting and composition, as well as shooting techniques for digital photography will be presented. File management and image manipulation will be… source |
| MCC 105 | Motion Graphics and Animation 3 Hours | — | An overview and application of motion graphics and animation. Industry- standard software will be used to create motion graphics and animation, including 2D, 3D and practical styles of animation. Pre… source |
| MCC 236 | Video Production and Editing 3 Hours | — | An overview of the basic concepts of video production including pre- production, production, and post production. Video editing for movies, television and web will be explored. File management and vi… source |
| MCC 238 | Website and App Design 3 Hours | — | An overview of web and app creation as well as social media. This includes technical, visual, and social impact and ethics. Prerequisite: None Semester Hour(s): 3 hour(s) Lecture / Lab Hours: 6 lab M… source |
| MUS 201 | Music Appreciation 3 Hours | — | A course where the novice can learn, without going into music history, the basic mechanics of all types of music ranging from classical to rock. The course emphasizes what to listen for and to identi… source |
| NRS 101 | Basic Nursing Assistant 4 Hours | — | An introduction of theory and practice necessary to meet the patient's needs within the scope of the beginning nursing assistant. Topics will include basic information about body structure and functi… source |
| NRS 103 | Basic Nursing Assistant II 4 Hours | 101 | This course will focus on advanced nursing assistant skills. Topics will include the role and responsibilities of the nursing assistant in relation to measuring vital signs, assisting the patient wit… 101 cr · 101 hr source |
| NRS 114 | Pharmacology/Practical Nurse 2 Hours | — | This course is designed to introduce the practical nursing student to the understanding of basic pharmacology. Safe and effective care principles will be applied. The students will be expected to man… source |
| NRS 116 | Medical Technology for Health Careers and RAD 100 Radiologic Technology Introduction, must be completed with a grade of "C" or above prior to | — | starting the first semester RAD courses. A course accepted as equivalent in transfer from another institution may require a "B" or better due to differences in course grading scales. See the health c… source |
| NRS 117 | Fund Nursing/Practical Nurse 14 Hours | — | This course is designed to introduce the beginning practical nursing student to the profession of nursing with particular focus in the long-term care setting. Safe and effective care principles will… source |
| NRS 118 | Nursing/Lifespan/Pract Nrs 6 Hours | — | This course introduces the practical nursing student to the comprehensive care of patients across the lifespan, focusing on maternal, newborn, and pediatric health, as well as the care of adults expe… source |
| NRS 119 | Med-Surg for the Pract. Nurse 8 Hours | — | Topics will include the knowledge, skills and attitudes of nursing care related to gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, diabetes, respiratory, cardiovascular, and endocrine system disorders, as well as… source |
| NRS 120 | Transition to PracticalNursing 4 Hours | — | This learning experience will equip students to enter the workforce as well-prepared novice nurses. Evidence based knowledge, skills, and attitudes of practical nursing regarding education, teamwork,… source |
| NRS 140 | Fund. of Nursing Practice 10 Hours | — | This course is designed to introduce the beginning student to the profession of nursing in the long term care and acute care settings. Safe and effective care will be emphasized. Students will be exp… source |
| NRS 142 | Medical Surgical Nursing I 9 Hours | — | The fundamental principles previously learned are applied to the management of the perioperative patient, management of patients with problems of the endocrine, nervous, skin, and immune systems. Oth… source |
| NRS 143 | Pharm for Nursing I 1 Hour | — | This course is designed to provide nursing students an introduction to the concepts of pharmacology, safe pharmacotherapy and drug administration, gas exchange, comfort, infection, circulation and el… source |
| NRS 144 | Pharm for Nursing II 1 Hour | — | This course builds on Pharmacology for Nursing I, to provide nursing students a continued introduction to the concepts of pharmacology, safe pharmacotherapy and drug administration as related to home… source |
| NRS 152 | Med Surg Nursing I, Modified 6 Hours | — | The fundamental principles previously learned are applied to the management of the perioperative patient, management of patients with problems of the endocrine, nervous, skin and immune systems. Othe… source |
| NRS 243 | Adv Medical Surgical Nursing 9 Hours | — | Requires students to apply knowledge, skills, and attitudes for or towards the care of adult patients in a simulated laboratory and acute care environments. Complex multisystem disruptions and the su… source |
| NRS 244 | Pediatric Nursing 2.5 Hours | — | This course explores the physiological alterations of clients with acute and chronic health care needs. Building on the foundations of previous nursing courses and the nursing process, students will… source |
| NRS 245 | Reproductive Health 3.5 Hours | — | This course introduces and examines past, present and future trends involving male and female reproductive health (from puberty through menopause). Nursing discussions will emphasize and expand stude… source |
| NRS 246 | Psych/Mental Health Nursing 4 Hours | — | The course focuses on the concepts related to nurse management of patients with mental illness. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge, skills, and attitudes, such as therapeutic nurse-patient relations… source |
| NRS 247 | NRS 247 | 3.5 | Transition into Practice (16- weeks) Part-time second and third year ADN sequence 3.5 Credits 6.5 Credits 9 Credits 6 Credits This nursing program is recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Ed… 3.5 cr · 3.5 hr source |
| PED 100 | Spec Topics: Sports Activity 1 Hour | — | Seasonal sport activity offering; sport topic varies. Instruction, demonstration and practice, fundamental skills, knowledge of rules and strategies of play will be covered. Interclass competition. T… source |
| PED 104 | Cross Country Running 1 Hour | — | Instruction in cross country running. Skill development in areas of form, pace and finish. Strategies of base, speed work (intervals), and tapering will be taught along with knowledge of current race… source |
| PED 105 | Baseball 1 Hour | — | Instruction and play in the game of baseball. Skill development in areas of hitting, fielding, base running, pitching, and defensive positioning. Collegiate level offensive and defensive strategies w… source |
| PED 107 | Track and Field 1 Hour | — | Instruction in Track and Field. Skill development in areas of running and/or field events. Areas may include sprinting, hurdling, middle distance, distance or relay running, as well as throwing and j… source |
| PED 114 | Softball 1 Hour | — | Instruction and play in the game of softball. Skill development in areas of hitting, fielding, base running, pitching, and defensive positioning. Collegiate level offensive and defensive strategies w… source |
| PED 115 | Nutrition and Diet Therapy 3 Hours | — | This course is designed to provide knowledge about the basic principles of nutrition, nutrition in health promotion and nutrition in health care. The topics of this course include essential nutrients… source |
| PED 121 | Basketball 1 Hour | — | Instruction and play in the game of basketball. Skill development in areas of passing, dribbling, shooting, rebounding, and defensive movement. Collegiate level offensive and defensive systems will b… source |
| PED 126 | Tennis 1 Hour | — | Instruction and play in the game of tennis. Skill development in areas of serve, strokes, footwork, and net play. Collegiate level offensive and defensive strategies will be taught along with knowled… source |
| PED 127 | Volleyball 1 Hour | — | Instruction and play in the game of volleyball. Skill development in areas of serving, passing, setting, spiking, digging, and blocking. Collegiate level offensive and defensive systems will be taugh… source |
| PED 134 | Golf 1 Hour | — | Instruction and play in beginning golf. Skill development in areas of full swing, fairway iron and wood play, pitching and chipping, and putting. Collegiate level course management will be taught alo… source |
| PED 150 | Super Circuit Fitness I 1 Hour | — | Introduction to and participation in an approved cardiovascular, muscular development and/or high intensity interval training program (HITT) through the use of any of the following methods (as pre-de… source |
| PED 151 | Super Circuit Fitness II 1 Hour | — | Introduction to and participation in an approved cardiovascular, muscular development and/or high intensity interval training program (HITT) through the use of any of the following methods (as pre-de… source |
| PED 152 | Super Circuit Fitness III 1 Hour | — | Introduction to and participation in an approved cardiovascular, muscular development and/or high intensity interval training program (HITT) through the use of any of the following methods (as pre-de… source |
| PED 153 | Super Circuit Fitness IV 1 Hour | — | Introduction to and participation in an approved cardiovascular, muscular development and/or high intensity interval training program (HITT) through the use of any of the following methods (as pre-de… source |
| PED 208 | Techniques/Theory of Coaching 3 Hours | — | This is an introduction to the theories and principles of coaching. Emphasis will be placed on administrative duties, practice design and implementation, contest preparation, and motivation of partic… source |
| PED 213 | First Aid 2 Hours | — | This course will explore the necessary actions to be taken in case of an accident, sudden illness in the home, school, and within the community based on the most current scientific evidence. Topics d… source |
| PED 214 | Intro to Physical Education 3 Hours | — | Course covers the historical development, philosophies, aims and objectives of Physical Education. Students will be oriented to the scope and opportunities in the various fields of Physical Education… source |
| PED 220 | Rhythms & Games for Children 3 Hours | — | Methods of administering, supervising and teaching the major areas of rhythms, games, testing and apparatus in the elementary school grades. The course is designed to fit the needs of the classroom t… source |
| PHL 101 | Intro to Logic/Formal Reason 3 Hours | — | A study of the principles of correct reasoning. Attention will be given to such topics as the logical use of language, types of definition, mathematical logic and methods of science. Emphasis is plac… source |
| PHL 102 | Introduction to Philosophy 3 Hours | — | Students will read, reflect on, and discuss fundamental philosophical questions about topics such as truth, knowledge, personal identity, free will, moral values, aesthetic values, and religious beli… source |
| PHL 103 | Ethics and Social Policy 3 Hours | — | An examination of moral aspects of human conduct and a study of the principal ethical theories and concepts as they apply to particular moral problems and decisions. Students will be required to read… source |
| PHL 104 | World Religions 3 Hours | — | A comparative study of some of the leading ideas and practices of the world's major religions, including Confucianism, Taoism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Attention will be… source |
| PHY 175 | Introduction to Physics 4 Hours | — | This course covers basic concepts of physics, including units in mechanics, sound, optics, electricity, magnetism and Bohr theory to build an organized body of knowledge related to physical phenomena… source |
| MAT 081 | or MAT 090 or MAT 106 | — | high school algebra with a grade of C or higher, OR appropriate placement. Semester Hour(s): 4 hour(s) Lecture / Lab Hours: 3 lec/2 lab/week Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): P1 900L source |
| PHY 201 | General Physics I 5 Hours | — | This course is a survey of the general principles of mechanics, sound and heat. It is designed for: (1) those students whose curriculum requires a one-year course in physics (pre-medical, pre-dental,… source |
| PHY 202 | General Physics II 5 Hours | — | This course is a survey of the general principles of electricity, magnetism, light and optics, and modern physics. It provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts and mathematics associated w… source |
| PHY 211 | Engineering Physics I 5 Hours | — | An examination of the basic principles of mechanics with special emphasis on conceptual and mathematical problem-solving. Topics include linear kinematics, Newton's Laws, rotational motion, equilibri… source |
| PHY 212 | Engineering Physics II 5 Hours | — | An examination of the basic principles of electricity and magnetism with selected topics in electric and magnetic fields, potentials, network theory, dielectric and magnetic properties of matter, cap… source |
| PHY 213 | Engineering Physics III 5 Hours | — | An introduction to heat and thermodynamics, universal gravitation, geometrical and physical optics, the properties of light, relativity, quantum mechanics, atomic and nuclear physics, elementary part… source |
| PHY 221 | Mechanics I | — | A vector algebra approach to understanding the principles of and problem- solving techniques of both particle and rigid body systems and three dimensions. Topics include rigid body equilibrium and eq… source |
| PHY 222 | Mechanics II | — | A course which begins with a study of particle motion and extends into rigid body motion. The kinematics of motion is explored and dynamic, kinetic, and impulse/momentum concepts are used to solve th… source |
| PHY 246 | Intro to Circuit Analysis 4 Hours | — | This course is an introduction to methods for analyzing electric circuits using the following elements and methods of analysis: Kirchoff's laws, node and mesh equations, equivalent circuits, operatio… source |
| PHY 247 | Circuit Analysis Laboratory 1 Hour | — | This course presents students with a series of experimental projects that analyze different network configurations. It utilizes circuit analysis methods, such as Kirchoff's laws, nodal and mesh equat… source |
| PHY 270 | Topics and Issues in Physics 1-3 Hours | 9 | A study of a special topic or current issue relating to physics. Topics will vary from semester to semester and will be listed in the course schedule. The course may be repeated when topics vary. Thi… 9 cr · 9 hr source |
| PSC 163 | Am Government & Politics 3 Hours | — | Students will examine American constitutional foundations and democratic values, explore the role of public opinion and the character of the political process, and understand the role of the media an… source |
| PSC 164 | State & Local Politics & Gov 3 Hours | — | This course is a survey of the institutions, politics and public policies of government in American states and communities. Special emphasis will be given to the State of Illinois and the communities… source |
| PSC 232 | Intro to Comparative Gov 3 Hours | — | Students will examine political systems in several regions of the world. They will gain an understanding of both the diversities and commonalities of political culture, tradition, and practice in sel… source |
| PSC 233 | Politics of Developing World 3 Hours | — | Comparative examination of the political systems of selected non-western countries, including institutions, electoral systems, principles of governance, causes of political instability and revolution… source |
| PSC 251 | Middle East Politics 3 Hours | — | Religious, political, economic, and social dimensions of life in the modern Middle East. The role of Islam, encounters with Western modernity, Arab- Israeli conflict, and political economy of the reg… source |
| PSC 261 | International Relations 3 Hours | — | This course is an introduction to international relations and world politics. It includes studies of international conflict, a history of war, human rights and genocide, international law and behavio… source |
| PSY 103 | Introduction to Psychology 3 Hours | — | This course is designed to introduce the student to major concepts, theories, principles, and research in the field of psychology. This course will survey the scientific study of human and animal cha… source |
| PSY 200 | Human Growth & Development 3 Hours | — | A study of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development of the human across the lifespan. Normative and non-normative patterns of development will be examined. Several major theories of human de… source |
| PSY 214 | Child Developmental Psychology 3 Hours | 103 | Child Developmental Psychology is an exploration of human growth and development from immediately before conception through adolescence. Content and application of theory and research related to phys… 103 cr · 103 hr source |
| PSY 215 | Social Psychology 3 Hours | 103 | Social Psychology is a systematic introduction to theory and research on the ways social factors influence individual and group behavior. Examines attitudes, social perception, establishment of norms… 103 cr · 103 hr source |
| PSY 217 | Abnormal Psychology 3 Hours | — | Abnormal psychology seeks to examine abnormal behavior from a number of contemporary theoretical and therapeutic viewpoints, with reference to relevant research findings. Major diagnostic categories… source |
| PSY 270 | Drugs:Examining Effects/Social 3 Hours | 3 | This course is designed to improve knowledge about substance use. It will help the student understand the general phenomena of substance use, etiology, psychological and biological effects, impact on… 3 cr · 3 hr source |
| RAD 100 | Radiologic Technology Intro 0.5 Hours | — | This course is designed to outline expectations of the Radiologic Technology program, a career in radiologic technology, and options for advancement. Clinical observation in a medical imaging departm… source |
| RAD 101 | Rad Tech Clinical Experience I 3 Hours | — | Students are oriented to the functions of a hospital radiology department. Students are competency tested in a simulated setting before assignment to a hospital and again in the x-ray department unde… source |
| RAD 102 | Rad Tech Clinical Exp II 3 Hours | — | The students' information base is expanded with introduction of more complex radiographic examinations in RAD 121 classroom content. The student is again competency tested in the lab before assignmen… source |
| RAD 103 | Rad Tech Clinical Exp III 2 Hours | — | The student will gain experience through performance of procedures competently completed in first two semesters and complete final first-year competency evaluations. The student will perform portable… source |
| RAD 112 | Technical Nursing 1 Hour | — | This course provides students initial skills and background knowledge to perform basic nursing techniques necessary to function in their specific area of health care. This course includes an introduc… source |
| RAD 120 | Rad Tech Anat/Positioning I 5 Hours | — | This course covers an introduction to the medical field and beginning level x-ray examination procedures. Topics include: professional ethics, radiation safety, medical terminology, the radiographic… source |
| RAD 121 | Rad Tech Anat/Positioning II 5 Hours | — | The intermediate level students give attention to specific ethical issues and radiation protection practices. Study of radiographic anatomy and positioning is expanded with attention to skull, spine… source |
| RAD 122 | Radiologic Physics 3 Hours | — | An introduction to the basic concepts of radiologic physics, circuitry of radiographic equipment and fundamentals of diagnostic imaging. The theory of x-ray production is related to the structures of… source |
| RAD 201 | Rad Tech Clinical Exp IV 5 Hours | — | The student now functions more independently in the radiologic department to master previous skills. Emphasis is placed on examination of trauma patients, surgical radiography and pediatric procedure… source |
| RAD 202 | Rad Tech Clinical Exp V 5 Hours | — | The student continues to function more independently and performs emergency radiographic procedures during day, evening, and weekend shifts with indirect supervision of a registered radiographer. Ima… source |
| RAD 220 | Image Production in Radiogr 3 Hours | — | Emphasis is placed on image production among radiographic accessories including Computed Radiography and Digital Radiography. Evaluation of image artifacts and proper quality control is summarized. A… source |
| RAD 222 | Ionizing Radiation in Medicine 3 Hours | — | This course covers the characteristics of the various applicable ionizing radiations used in diagnostic imaging. Topics include: interactions of radiation and matter, emission spectra, fundamentals o… source |
| RAD 224 | Registry Review 2 Hours | 222 | The course is a review of previous course materials and preparation for the Registry Examination in Radiography given by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Mock Registry exams included in… 222 cr · 222 hr source |
| RAD 226 | Advanced Modalities 3 Hours | — | The advanced modalities of Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Sonography, Nuclear Medicine, Interventional Radiography, Mammography, Bone Densitometry and Radiation Therapy are investig… source |
| RAD 227 | Pathology 2 Hours | — | The disease processes most frequently diagnosed with medical imaging is covered. In addition, a review and summary of all radiographic anatomy is provided. Prerequisite: RAD 122 with a grade of C or… source |
| SOC 111 | Introduction to Sociology 3 Hours | — | Students will be introduced to the perspective, concepts, and methods of sociology. Emphasis will be given to how the groups that make up our society function. The forces that hold groups together or… source |
| SOC 112 | Social Problems 3 Hours | — | A study of the nature of social problems including strategies for achieving social change. Students will participate in the selection and presentation to the class of the specific problems to be cons… source |
| SOC 115 | Intro to Anthropology 3 Hours | — | This course is a study of the biological and cultural origins and variations of human beings.Humans' adaptation to different natural environments and resulting modes of social-cultural systems and be… source |
| SOC 116 | General Cultural Anthropology 3 Hours | — | An analysis of the origin and basis of culture - its major components, cultural variation, cultural evolution, and cultural adaptation. Analysis of selected cultures as case studies. Prerequisite: SO… source |
| SOC 200 | Introduction to Social Work 3 Hours | — | Students will be introduced to the profession of social work with an emphasis on the generalist approach. The course will encourage the student to develop reasoning capacities while examining some of… source |
| SOC 231 | Topics/Issues in Soc Science 1-3 Hours | — | This course will be designed to meet the special needs and interests of students on an occasional basis. Topics to be addressed may be from the areas of history, geography, economics, anthropology, s… source |
| SOC 251 | Human Sexuality and Marriage 3 Hours | — | This course is a survey of the contemporary family from historical and cross- cultural perspectives. This course explores the psychological, sociological, and biological perspectives on human sexuali… source |
| UAS 101 | Intro to Unmanned Aircraft Sys 3 Hours | — | An introduction to small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) and preparation for the FAA's Part 107 (Remote Pilot) exam. This course does not require previous experience with remote-controlled aircraft.… source |
| VOC 121 | CNA Competency-Nursing Admiss 0.5 Hours | — | This course is designed for students who have a current professional license (MA, EMT, etc.) to show proficiency in basic nursing skills and care to individuals who need assistance with activities of… source |
| WLD 101 | Industrial MIG Welding 2 Hours | — | This course is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of arc welding fundamentals including: welding safety, MIG welding, blueprint reading, welding symbols, AWS 14.3 welding stan… source |
| WLD 102 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding 3 Hours | — | This course introduces the fundamental theory, safety practices, equipment, and techniques required for shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions. Qu… source |
| WLD 103 | MIG Welding 3 Hours | — | This course is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the Metal Inert gas (MIG) arc welding fundamentals, also referred to as gas metal arc welding (GMAW), including the follow… source |
| WLD 104 | TIG Welding 3 Hours | — | This course is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) arc welding fundamentals, also referred to as Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), including the… source |
| WLD 106 | Welding Fundamentals 2 Hours | — | This course is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the basics of Metal Inert Gas (MIG) arc welding fundamentals, also referred to as Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and stick w… source |
| WLD 140 | Robotic Welding 3 Hours | 140 | This course is designed to give students hands-on understanding of robotic are welding. Topics to be covered include safely jogging the robot, setting up welding equipment, robotic welding teach pend… 140 cr · 140 hr source |
| ACC101 | Financial Accounting 4 Hours | — | This course presents accounting as an information system that produces summary financial statements primarily for users external to a business enterprise organized as a corporation. Students study th… source |
| ACC102 | Managerial Accounting 4 Hours | 101 | This course presents accounting as a system of producing information for use in internally managing a business. The course emphasizes the identification accumulation and interpretation of information… 101 cr · 101 hr source |
| ACC201 | Intermediate Accounting I 4 Hours | 102 | This course provides an in-depth analysis of the theory concepts and procedures underlying the preparation of external financial accounting statements and reports for corporate organizations. Account… 102 cr · 102 hr source |
| ACC202 | Intermediate Accounting II 4 Hours | 201 | This course a continuation of Intermediate Accounting I provides an in-depth analysis of the theory concepts and procedures underlying the preparation of external financial statements and reports for… 201 cr · 201 hr source |
| ACC203 | Cost Accounting 3 Hours | 102 | A study of managerial and cost accounting concepts in planning control and decision-making. Topics include product costing cost drivers cost-volume- profit analysis activity based costing budgets sta… 102 cr · 102 hr source |
| ACC204 | Tax Accounting 3 Hours | 101 | This course provides an introductory study of the current federal revenue acts as they relate primarily to individual income tax theory and practice. Topical coverage includes the individual income t… 101 cr · 101 hr source |
| ACC205 | Accounting Information Systems 3 Hours | 102 | Accounting Information Systems examines the relationships and distinctions between accounting information systems AIS and the total management information system MIS environment with major emphasis o… 102 cr · 102 hr source |
| ACC207 | Acct/Gov & Not-For-Profit Org 3 Hours | 102 | This course covers the basic accounting concepts and issues associated with non-profit and governmental organizations. The primary focus is on municipal accounting applications funds governmental act… 102 cr · 102 hr source |
| BUS103 | Intro to Business 3 Hours | — | Introduction to Business provides a foundation of knowledge in business including an understanding of the basic processes of marketing finance production accounting information technology human resou… source |
| BUS222 | The Legal Environment of Bus 3 Hours | — | The legal environment law course is an introductory course to law and the judicial system. Topics covered in the course include federal law securities employment labor relations social environment la… source |
| BUS231 | Occupational Seminar I 1 Hour | — | A seminar designed to complement the students initial placement in an approved working situation. Instructor approval required for enrollment. Prerequisite: Completion of 12 hours in major field cour… source |
| BUS235 | Occupational Internship I 3 Hours | — | An occupational experience utilizing on-the-job training. All students are required to spend a minimum of 15 hours each week on the job. Instructor approval required for enrollment Prerequisite: Conc… source |
| CIS106 | Spreadsheet Software 3 Hours | — | This introductory course is designed to acquaint the student with the process of using personal computers to solve spreadsheet problems. In addition to providing the student with a working knowledge… source |
| CIS109 | Introduction to Computers 3 Hours | — | This introductory course consists of the study ofcomputer hardware software operating systems communications networking Internet systems and program development life cycles and their role in business… source |
| CIS220 | Computer Accounting 2 Hours | — | This course covers small business accounting using computer software. Topics include creating a chart of accounts recording customer and vendor transactions processing payroll and printing reports. I… source |
| ENG111 | Bus/Technical Communication 3 Hours | — | Provides information on principles of written and oral communication specifically applied to business and technical fields. Assignments are designed to develop skill and practice in the use of these… source |
| ECO211 | Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Hours | — | A survey of macro-economic theory with emphasis on resource allocation in a mixed-enterprise economy. Concentration is on the operation of the market mechanism the role of government and labor intern… source |
| FYE101 | First Year Experience 1 Hour | 112 | The focus of this course is how to be successful in college. Study skills goal setting academic planning time and money management and information research skills are among the core topics included i… 112 cr · 112 hr source |
| ENG101 | Composition I 3 Hours | — | This course 1 develops awareness of the writing process 2 provides inventional organizational and editorial strategies 3 stresses the variety of uses for writing and 4 emphasizes critical skills in r… source |
| COM131 | Intro to Oral Communication 3 Hours | — | The oral communication course combines communication theory with the practice of oral communication skills. The course 1 develops awareness of the communication process 2 provides inventional organiz… source |
| ENG103 | Composition II 3 Hours | — | An advanced course in essay writing with emphasis on formal research ENG 103 serves to develop a proficiency in the collection and selection of data as applied to the completion of a formal research… source |
| MAT220 | Finite Mathematics 3 Hours | — | A study of some major topics in finite mathematics interest annuities matrix theory matrix operations solutions of systems of inequalities linear programming by graphing and Simplex methods principle… source |
| MAT240 | Elementary Statistics 3 Hours | — | An introduction to basic concepts in statistical methods including measures of central tendency measures of dispersion probability theoretical and empirical distribution estimation tests of hypothese… source |
| AGR102 | Intro to Agriculture Econom 4 Hours | — | An introduction to the principles of economics including production principles production costs supply and revenue profit maximization consumption and demand price elasticity market price determinati… source |
| MAT203 | Calculus & Analytic Geometry I 4 Hours | 112 | The elementary concepts of differential and integral calculus are introduced and applications are discussed. These include limits continuity the derivative rules of differentiation the indefinite and… 112 cr · 112 hr source |
| MAT221 | Calc for Bus & Soc Science 4 Hours | 112 | A brief course in elementary differential and integral calculus. Primarily for students of business economics and social science with emphasis on applications. Prerequisite: MAT 121 with a grade of C… 112 cr · 112 hr source |
| CHE105 | General Chemistry I 5 Hours | — | This course involves the study of matter measurements the periodic table of the elements atomic structure basic concepts of quantum theory bonding stoichiometry of compounds and reactions solution ch… source |
| BIO112 | Principles of Biology 1 5 Hours | — | A survey of the basic principles of biology including the nature of science cells genetics evolution and ecology. This course is designed to satisfy the biology requirement for general education and… source |
| BIO 910 | Biology major requirement. Students who have completed BIO 112 with a grade of C or better will not receive credit for BIO 103 or BIO 104 | — | ELA Placement: ENG 101 Requirement Prerequisite: none Semester Hour(s): 5 hour(s) Lecture / Lab Hours: 4 lec/2 lab/week Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): BIO910 ** CHE105 General Chemistry I 5… source |
| ECO212 | Principles of Microeconomics 3 Hours | — | Introduction to price theories the behavior of the firm under varying market conditions and the behavior of the consumer. ELA Placement: No ELA Requirement Prerequisite: None Semester Hour(s): 3 hour… source |
| AGR201 | Crop Science 4 Hours | — | The basic principles of plant growth including human and environmental influences and the theoretical and practical application of agronomic principles to crop production in Illinois the Midwest and… source |
| AGR109 | Soil Science 4 Hours | 4 | An introduction to the chemical physical and biological properties of soils the origin classification and distribution of soils and their influence on people and food production the management and co… 4 cr · 4 hr source |
| CHE106 | General Chemistry II 5 Hours | — | This course is a continuation of CHE 105. This course involves the study of solutions acids and bases equilibria acid-base equilibria solubility equilibria kinetics thermodynamics electrochemistry co… source |
| AGR130 | Intro to Agr Mechanics 4 Hours | — | An introduction to agricultural power and machinery engines power transmission including hydraulics tillage machinery calibrations and harvesting equipment agricultural electrification and applicatio… source |
| AGR234 | Precision Agr Technology 3 Hours | 130 | An introductory course providing an overview of the principles of precision agriculture with a focus on the use of technology within the industry. Course material and discussions will include how tec… 130 cr · 130 hr source |
| AGR170 | Intro to Agriculture Education 3 Hours | — | An introduction to Agriculture Education programs and delivery systems state and federal policies the nature of teaching in school and non-school settings types and purposes of Agricultural Education… source |
| EDU105 | Prep for Careers in Education 2 Hours | — | This course introduces the student to licensure standards course sequences and skills required for education majors. Students will be introduced to the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards and wi… source |
| PSC163 | Am Government & Politics 3 Hours | — | Students will examine American constitutional foundations and democratic values explore the role of public opinion and the character of the political process and understand the role of the media and… source |
| PSY103 | Introduction to Psychology 3 Hours | — | This course is designed to introduce the student to major concepts theories principles and research in the field of psychology. This course will survey the scientific study of human and animal charac… source |
| AGR142 | Introduction to Horticulture 3 Hours | — | This course is an introduction to the principles and practices in the development production and use of horticultural crops fruits vegetables greenhouse turf nursery floral and landscape. Includes th… source |
| HIS221 | American History to 1865 3 Hours | — | Students will examine the first interactions of Native American cultures European conquerors and enslaved Africans. They will compare the Spanish French and English experiences in North America and e… source |
| HIS222 | American History Since 1865 3 Hours | — | Students will examine American history from the Reconstruction Era to the present. They will gain an understanding of historical periods and events such as the Industrial Revolution the Gilded Age th… source |
| AGR116 | Introduction to Animal Science 4 Hours | — | The application of the sciences of genetics physiology and nutrition to the improvement of the animal industries and an introduction to management and production practices. Includes animal breeds bre… source |
| AGR150 | Intro to AG Bus Management 4 Hours | — | Organization and structure of agricultural businesses resource evaluation policy development and implementation functions of management and laws and taxes that affect business. ELA Placement: ELA 099… source |
| AGR155 | Intro to AG Marketing & Stds 3 Hours | — | Survey of approaches to marketing agricultural products implications for the producer consumer processor and government use of grain grading and standardization equipment. ELA Placement: ELA 099 Requ… source |
| AGR160 | Agricultural Salesmanship 3 Hours | — | The course provides an introduction to the basic principles underlying the sales process in agricultural farm supply and practical application and development of sales techniques. Basic to the course… source |
| AGR199 | Ag Issues & Perceptions 3 Hours | — | This course is designed to increase the understanding awareness and critical analysis of todays top agricultural issues and their impact upon the social political economic and cultural aspects of soc… source |
| CHE103 | Introduction to Chemistry 4 Hours | 1023 | A one semester general survey covering basic chemistry principles including topics in organic chemistry. In particular emphasizing electronic structure and periodic law chemical bonding stoichiometry… 1023 cr · 1023 hr source |
| BIO103 | Introductory Biology 4 Hours | — | An introduction to fundamental principles of biology including nature of science basic chemistry the organization structure and function of organisms cell division reproduction genetics evolution and… source |
| PHY175 | Introduction to Physics 4 Hours | — | This course covers basic concepts of physics including units in mechanics sound optics electricity magnetism and Bohr theory to build an organized body of knowledge related to physical phenomena enco… source |
| MAT106 | Applied Mathematics 3 Hours | — | Applied mathematics is a fundamental course for students in technical and career programs. The course includes fundamental mathematics algebra geometry right triangle trigonometry business mathematic… source |
| IND250 | Industrial Internship 1-3 Hour | 9 | Participation in a work experience in an area of technology under supervision of both the College and an employer. Internship objectives will be identified for each student enrolled. This course is r… 9 cr · 9 hr source |
| AGR299 | Topics/Issues in Agriculture 1-3 Hour | — | An examination of a special topic or current issue within agriculture. Topics will vary by semester and section and will be listed on the course schedule and on the students permanent academic record… source |
| BUS110 | Innovation/Technology/Workplac 3 Hours | — | Students examine emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence blockchain and virtual or augmented reality and their impact on modern business. Emphasis is placed on how these technologies ca… source |
| UAS101 | Intro to Unmanned Aircraft Sys 3 Hours | — | An introduction to small unmanned aircraft systems sUAS and preparation for the FAAs Part 107 Remote Pilot exam. This course does not require previous experience with remote-controlled aircraft. Safe… source |
| ART101 | 2-D Design Foundations 3 Hours | — | An introduction to two-dimensional design through the analysis of visual principles as they apply to design problems. Design problem-solving in the studio and on the computer will be accompanied by l… source |
| ART113 | Basic Drawing I 3 Hours | — | In this beginning drawing course the student will learn how to hone their perceptual skills and explore a variety of art making materials tools and techniques. Students will apply the elements and pr… source |
| ART120 | Prehistoric thru Medieval Art 3 Hours | — | The historical development of the visual arts painting drawing printmaking sculpture and architecture in Western society focusing on major artistic styles and movements. Examines works of art as expr… source |
| SOC111 | Introduction to Sociology 3 Hours | — | Students will be introduced to the perspective concepts and methods of sociology. Emphasis will be given to how the groups that make up our society function. The forces that hold groups together or c… source |
| ART102 | 3-D Design Foundations 3 Hours | — | In this 3-D Foundations design course the student will learn how to hone their perceptual skills and sculptural design techniques apply the elements and principles of design and create visually and c… source |
| ART114 | Basic Drawing II 3 Hours | — | An investigation of drawing through the use of color with an emphasis on observational representation and thematic development through descriptive and expressive means. Topics to be covered include g… source |
| ART121 | Renaissance thru Romantic Art 3 Hours | — | This is a continuation of Prehistoric through Medieval Art. The historical development of the visual arts painting drawing printmaking sculpture and architecture in Western society focusing on major… source |
| ART122 | Modern Art 3 Hours | — | This is a continuation of Renaissance through Romantic Art. The historical development of the visual arts painting drawing printmaking sculpture and architecture in Western society focusing on major… source |
| ART213 | Life Drawing I 3 Hours | — | In this life drawing course the student will learn how to hone their perceptual skills and art making technique. They will apply the elements and principles of design and create visually and conceptu… source |
| ART225 | Photography I 3 Hours | — | This course is an introduction to analogue photography film darkroom procedures and will practice blending alternative traditional and digital materials techniques and concepts. In the class students… source |
| ART230 | Graphic Design 3 Hours | — | This course is designed to provide students the necessary computer and design skills to begin a career in graphic design. Various fine art and commercial computer art projects will deal with the desi… source |
| ART203 | Oil Painting I 3 Hours | — | In this oil painting course the student will learn how to hone their perceptual skills and art making techniques. They will apply the elements and principles of design and create visually and concept… source |
| CHE201 | Organic Chemistry I 5 Hours | — | This course covers the following topics bonding molecular structure and properties reactivity and nomenclature of alkanes cycloalkanes alkenes alkynes alkyl halides alcohols and ethers stereochemistr… source |
| BIO113 | Principles of Biology 2 5 Hours | 112 | A survey of the basic principles of biology including the structure function taxonomy ecology and evolution of organisms in the fields of microbiology botany and zoology. This course is designed to s… 112 cr · 112 hr source |
| CHE202 | CHE202 | — | Competitive Admissions Since admission is competitive, completing the recommended courses does not by itself guarantee admission. Program Contacts at Sauk Valley Community College • Academic Advising… source |
| MAT204 | Calc & Analytic Geometry II 4 Hours | — | The methods of differentiation and integration are extended and power series are introduced. The new methods deal with logarithms exponential hyperbolic and inverse trigonometric functions. Some appl… source |
| BUS214 | Business Statistics 3 Hours | — | This course is an introduction to business statistics in which methods of collection presentation and interpretation of quantitative data is studied. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation of data… source |
| PHL103 | Ethics and Social Policy 3 Hours | — | An examination of moral aspects of human conduct and a study of the principal ethical theories and concepts as they apply to particular moral problems and decisions. Students will be required to read… source |
| PHY211 | Engineering Physics I 5 Hours | — | An examination of the basic principles of mechanics with special emphasis on conceptual and mathematical problem-solving. Topics include linear kinematics Newtons Laws rotational motion equilibrium h… source |
| PHY212 | Engineering Physics II 5 Hours | — | An examination of the basic principles of electricity and magnetism with selected topics in electric and magnetic fields potentials network theory dielectric and magnetic properties of matter capacit… source |
| GSV100 | Commercial Drivers License 4 Hours | — | The Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 CMVSA has placed more stringent requirements on licensing of all commercial truck drivers. This four- credit hour course is designed to deliver all of… source |
| GSV102 | Commercial Vehicle Operation 8 Hours | 100 | Professional Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators not only need the necessary information to be successful but they must be able to operate the tractor-trailer combination in a proficient and safe mann… 100 cr · 100 hr source |
| COM151 | Interpersonal Communication 3 Hours | — | An introduction to the basic theories and concepts relevant to interperonal interaction. Emphasis is placed on the role of communication in the creation maintenance and termination of social romantic… source |
| COM141 | Intercultural Communication 3 Hours | — | This course combines interpersonal communication theory with the practice of intercultural communication. The course 1 examines how culture influences the communication process including values belie… source |
| COM161 | Small Group Communication 3 Hours | — | An introduction to the theory and practice of small group communication. Emphasis is placed on social norms the nature and types of groups and leadership development. Students are expected to demonst… source |
| COM181 | Intro to Mass Communication 3 Hours | — | Provides an overview of the nature functions and responsibilities of the mass communication industries in a global environment with an emphasis on the medias role in American society. ELA Placement:… source |
| CIS100 | Basic Keyboard & Doc Proc 2 Hours | — | Instruction in keyboard and machine control techniques with the objective of developing a mastery of the keyboard and skill in producing basic and academic reports. ELA Placement: No ELA Requirement… source |
| CIS104 | Word Processing Software 2 Hours | — | This course will familiarize the user with advanced features of word processing. Course emphasis will include document creation document deleting and document printing editing formatting with fonts m… source |
| CIS108 | Database Software 3 Hours | — | This introductory course is designed to acquaint the student with the use of Windows-based database management system to solve problems. In addition to providing the student with a working knowledge… source |
| CIS132 | Cloud Productivity 2 Hours | — | This introductory course is designed to acquaint the student with the use of cloud-based office productivity applications for collaboration file sharing project management note-taking communication a… source |
| CIS148 | Business Presentation Graphics 1 Hour | — | This course focuses on creating effective and attractive presentation media for business presentations. The student will learn the basics of a software package specifically designed for presentation… source |
| CIS134 | Website Creation & Management 3 Hours | — | An introductory course in the fundamentals of web site design and development. Topics include web site planning typography images multimedia elements publishing and promoting and maintaining a websit… source |
| BUS106 | Business Mathematics 3 Hours | — | This course develops an approach to the study of the fundamentals of computational skills used in business. These computational skills may be employed in businesscommercial decision making and in gen… source |
| BUS112 | Human Relations 3 Hours | — | Stresses development of the individual and inter-personal relationships applied to business and industry with emphasis upon values communications problem solving motivation and leadership. In additio… source |
| CIS167 | A+ Certification 3 Hours | — | This course offers a hands-on approach to microcomputer maintenance. This course will introduce a history of personal computer evolution as well as the most popular and recent technologies. Students… source |
| CIS231 | Occupational Seminar 1 Hour | — | A seminar designed to complement the students initial placement in an approved working situation. Prerequisite: Completion of 12 hours in major field courses. Concurrent enrollment in CIS 235. Semest… source |
| CIS235 | Occupational Internship 3 Hours | — | An occupational experience utilizing on-the-job training. All students are required to spend a minimum of 15 hours each week on the job. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CIS 231. Semester Hour(… source |
| CIS101 | Fund of Computer Info Systems 3 Hours | — | This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of computer information systems through a comprehensive study of the development history growth and application of the computer as a tool of i… source |
| CIS151 | Network Certification 3 Hours | — | This course offers a hands-on approach to computer networking. Students will be introduced to a variety of networking hardware and software. Students will examine the application of networking hardwa… source |
| CIS152 | Introduction to Networks | — | This is the first of three courses designed to provide students with classroom and laboratory experience in current and emerging networking technology that will empower them to enter employment andor… source |
| CIS154 | Switching/Routing/Wireless Ess 3 Hours | 152 | This is the second of three courses designed to provide students with classroom and laboratory experience in current and emerging networking technology that will empower them to enter employment ando… 152 cr · 152 hr source |
| CIS156 | Enterprise Netw/Sec/Automation 3 Hours | 154 | This is the third of three courses designed to provide students with classroom and laboratory experience in current and emerging networking technology that will empower them to enter employment andor… 154 cr · 154 hr source |
| CIS197 | Security + Certification 3 Hours | — | This course offers a hands-on approach to network security principles. An in-depth overview of recognizing and protecting against risks and threats to an organizations electronic data will be address… source |
| CIS250 | Beginning Linux 3 Hours | — | This course will provide a comprehensive look at common tasks performed by Linux system administrators. This includes installation management of Linux systems from the command line and the GUI user a… source |
| CIS257 | Cyber Security Analysis 3 Hours | — | This course provides the knowledge and skill required to configure and use threat detection tools perform data analysis and interpret the results to identify vulnerabilities threats and risks to an o… source |
| CIS186 | Intro to Virtualization 3 Hours | — | This introduction to Virtualization course will prepare students with the skills required to evaluate and implement standard virtualization technologies. Students will explore creating a virtual mach… source |
| CIS194 | Managing Modern Windows Device 3 Hours | — | This course is designed to teach you the foundation knowledge to accomplish the following technical tasks deploy Windows manage devices and data configure connectivity and maintain Windows. Prerequis… source |
| CIS187 | Intro to Cloud Computing 3 Hours | — | This introduction to Cloud Computing course will prepare students with the skills required to evaluate and implement standard cloud technologies. Students will implement maintain and deliver cloud te… source |
| CIS290 | Introduction to Servers 3 Hours | — | This course offers a hands-on approach to servers. Topics will include server architecture server administration storage security networking disaster recovery and troubleshooting server hardware and… source |
| CIS291 | Intro to Windows Server Admin 3 Hours | 290 | This course is intended to provide an introduction to the Microsoft Server operating system. Topics will include how to install configure monitor and maintain Microsoft Servers. Additional topics wil… 290 cr · 290 hr source |
| CIS150 | Fund Bus Computer Programming 3 Hours | — | This course introduces students to programming logic presenting the techniques of problem analysis and program design. Several business- oriented algorithms will be designed by the student using flow… source |
| CIS208 | C++ Programming II 3 Hours | 207 | This course builds on the material in CIS 207 in teaching structured programming using the C programming language. It emphasizes abstract data types in addition to exploring sorting searching and rec… 207 cr · 207 hr source |
| MAT230 | Discrete Mathematics 3 Hours | — | Introduction to analysis of finite collections and mathematical foundations of sequential machines computer system design data structures and algorithms. Includes sets and logic counting recursion gr… source |
| CJS101 | Intro to Criminal Justice 3 Hours | — | The course examines the history development and philosophy of the American criminal justice system. It includes discussions of the types of agencies involved in the administration of criminal justice… source |
| CJS120 | Introduction to Corrections 3 Hours | — | The course is an introduction and analysis of punishment custody and rehabilitation as administered by law enforcement courts and corrections. It includes an overview of the history evolution and phi… source |
| CJS208 | Juvenile Delinquency 3 Hours | — | The course is an analysis of the social and psychological factors of delinquent behavior. The practical application of theories causation prevention and rehabilitation is considered with regard to pr… source |
| CJS238 | Criminology 3 Hours | 111 | The course is an analysis of the theories of criminology. Crime in relation to physical and psychological factors to cultural areas to the family and to other social institutions will be examined. Co… 111 cr · 111 hr source |
| CJS130 | Criminal Investigation 3 Hours | — | The guidelines and requisites for criminal investigators are defined and developed through a general orientation examining both preliminary and supplementary criminal investigations. Specific types o… source |
| CJS200 | Ethics in Criminal Justice 3 Hours | — | Ethics is the study of right and wrong good and evil. It involves all aspects of who we are our minds hearts relationships with each other and the intentions and motives for our actions. During this… source |
| CJS231 | Criminal Evidence & Procedure 3 Hours | — | Criminal evidence for police types of evidence criminal procedures in various courts arrest search and seizure collection of evidence discretion and related topics. ELA Placement: ELA 099 Requirement… source |
| CJS232 | Police and Patrol Operations 3 Hours | — | This course is a study of the responsibility techniques and methods of police patrol. This includes the areas of patrol distribution selective enforcement pull-over and approach methods emergency pur… source |
| CJS233 | Community Policing 3 Hours | — | This course examines proactive community-oriented policing and problem solving COPPS in the context of changes in law enforcement agencies and communities. Students will be provided with relevant inf… source |
| CJS135 | Criminal Law 3 Hours | — | The factors relevant to resolution and decision in the bringing forth of criminal charges are developed within the adversary system. The basic principles of criminal liability are reviewed laying the… source |
| PSY217 | Abnormal Psychology 3 Hours | — | Abnormal psychology seeks to examine abnormal behavior from a number of contemporary theoretical and therapeutic viewpoints with reference to relevant research findings. Major diagnostic categories a… source |
| PSY270 | Drugs:Examining Effects/Social 3 Hours | 3 | This course is designed to improve knowledge about substance use. It will help the student understand the general phenomena of substance use etiology psychological and biological effects impact on in… 3 cr · 3 hr source |
| DMS100 | Intro to Diagnostic Med. Sonog 3 Hours | — | History of ultrasound including medical applications. Description of the roles responsibilities and rules of the diagnostic medical sonographer. Introduction to the fundamental principles of the use… source |
| DMS101 | Son Physics/Instrumentation I 2 Hours | — | Introduction to physics of acoustics and sonographic instrumentation. Production and types of sound waves discussed. Demonstration of propagation of ultrasound through tissues transducers pulse-echo… source |
| DMS102 | Son Physics/Instrumentation II 2 Hours | — | Continuation of pulse-echo instrumentation including harmonics image artifacts and color flow imaging with Doppler instrumentation. Bioeffects and safety in ultrasound imaging. Quality management app… source |
| DMS103 | Son Cross-Sectional Anatomy 3 Hours | — | Introduction to the basics of cross-sectional anatomy as interpreted on diagnostic sonographic images. Sectional human anatomy in the transverse sagittal and coronal planes. Correlation of anatomy wi… source |
| DMS104 | Fundamentals of OB/GYN I 3 Hours | — | Students will be introduced to the female reproductive system as it relates to Sonography. Topics will include imaging in the first trimester of pregnancy and non-gravid uterus review of ultrasound i… source |
| DMS105 | Fundamentals of OB/GYN II 3 Hours | — | Students will be introduced to fetal ultrasound techniques in the second and third trimester. Topics will include multiple gestation pregnancies antenatal syndromes congenital fetal disorders placent… source |
| DMS106 | Abdomen/Superficial Struct I 3 Hours | — | Students will be introduced to abdomen and superficial structure pathologies seen with ultrasound. Students will learn to identify and document the sonographic appearance of pathologies. The followin… source |
| DMS107 | Abdomen/Superficial Struct II 1 Hour | 106 | Continuation of abdomen and superficial structure pathologies seen using ultrasound with emphasis on neonatal and pediatrics. The following areas will be discussed musculoskeletal neonatal brain infa… 106 cr · 106 hr source |
| DMS108 | Legal Issues of Sonography 1 Hour | — | Students will be introduced to the legal system as it applies to the medical field. Medical malpractice cases will be reviewed and discussed. Students will be taught how to protect themselves from be… source |
| DMS109 | Fund of Breast Sonography 1 Hour | — | Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of breast Sonography. This course reviews the identification of sonographic physics-related artifacts in normal and abnormal breast tissue and anatomy.… source |
| DMS120 | Hands-On Scanning Lab 1 1 Hour | — | Overview and emphasis of principles taught in DMS 100 in AbdominalSuperficial Structures and ObstetricsGynecology. Students perform hands-on scanning techniques in the scanning lab. Various scanning… source |
| DMS121 | Hands-On Scanning Lab 2 1 Hour | — | Course will expand on and perform principles of AbdominalSuperficial Structures and ObstetricsGynecology. Students will perform advanced hands- on scanning techniques utilizing proper manipulation of… source |
| DMS122 | Hands-On Scanning Lab 3 1 Hour | — | Continuation of principles taught in DMS 121 in AbdominalSuperficial Structures and ObstetricsGynecology. Emphasis placed on advanced skills in obstetrical scanning. Students perform hands-on scannin… source |
| DMS123 | Hands-On Scanning Lab 4 1 Hour | — | The course will expand on principles of Abdominal and Superficial Structures and Obstetrics and Gynecology. Students will perform advanced hands- on scanning techniques utilizing proper manipulation… source |
| DMS130 | Case Study Critique I 1 Hour | — | Students will present diagnostic medical ultrasound cases of normal and abnormal anatomy. Students will discuss imaging techniques and image quality of cases presented. Prerequisite: DMS 100, DMS 101… source |
| DMS131 | Case Study Critique II 1 Hour | — | Students will present diagnostic medical ultrasound cases of normal and abnormal anatomy. Students will discuss imaging techniques and image quality of cases presented. Prerequisite: DMS 107, DMS 123… source |
| DMS140 | Clinical Education I 2 Hours | — | Students are placed in a healthcare institution to reinforce and broaden knowledge gained in the first semester of the program. Correlation and application of skills learned in concurrent courses DMS… source |
| DMS141 | Clinical Education II 2 Hours | — | Students will participate in a clinical experience in Sonography at a healthcare institution. Students will apply concepts and skills learned in DMS courses at the healthcare institution. Prerequisit… source |
| DMS142 | Clinical Education III 3 Hours | — | Students will continue Sonography clinical experience in a healthcare institution. Students will continue applying concepts and skills learned in DMS courses at the health care institution. Prerequis… source |
| DMS198 | Intro Pathophysiology Sonograp 1 Hour | — | Students will be introduced to physiological processes associated with disease andor injury in the body systems. Pathology cases are illustrated with review of diagnostic medical imaging studies incl… source |
| DMS199 | Patient Care Skills 1 Hour | — | Students will be introduced to patient care skills applied to the role of a Sonographer in an imaging department. Topics will include patient care skills scanning ergonomics patient confidentiality a… source |
| DMS200 | Abdominal/Peripheral Arterial 2 Hours | — | Evaluation of blood vessels their purpose and composition detailed physiology of the arterial blood flow system and ultrasound testing with direct and indirect methods. Arterial anatomy of the abdome… source |
| DMS201 | Cerebrovascular Ultrasound 2 Hours | — | Overview of the purpose and composition of blood vessels and the physiology of the cerebrovascular system. Cerebrovascular anatomy is reviewed. Diseases of the cerebrovascular system are addressed wi… source |
| DMS202 | Abdominal/Peripheral Venous 2 Hours | — | Overview of the purpose and composition of blood vessels and the physiology of the venous blood flow system. Venous anatomies of the abdomen pelvis upper extremities as well as the lower extremities… source |
| DMS203 | Clinical Education Vascular I 3 Hours | — | Students will participate in a clinical experience in vascular sonography at a healthcare institution. Students will apply concepts and skills learned in DMS vascular courses at the healthcare instit… source |
| DMS204 | Clinical Education Vascular II 3 Hours | — | Students will continue vascular sonography clinical experience in a healthcare institution. Students will continue applying concepts and skills learned in DMS vascular courses at the healthcare insti… source |
| DMS220 | Abdomin/Peripher Arterial Scan 1 Hour | — | An overview of abdominal and peripheral arterial ultrasound testing that offers hands-on training in the classroom with vascular ultrasound equipment. Application of principles taught in DMS 200. Var… source |
| DMS221 | CerebrovascularUltrasound Scan 1 Hour | — | Continuation of DMS 201 that provides a further understanding of cerebrovascular ultrasound testing by offering hands-on training in the classroom with vascular ultrasound equipment. Various cerebrov… source |
| DMS222 | Abdomin/Peripheral Venous Scan 1 Hour | 3 | Continuation of DMS 202 that provides an understanding of abdominal and peripheral venous ultrasound testing by offering hands-on training in the classroom with vascular ultrasound equipment. Various… 3 cr · 3 hr source |
| ECE109 | Found of Infant & Toddler Care 4 Hours | — | This course provides students with an overview of the development of children birth through age three. Students will explore physical social emotional cognitive and linguistic growth as well as facto… source |
| ECE114 | Child Care and Development 3 Hours | — | This course provides an overview of the theory and principles of human growth and development from conception and prenatal development through age 8. Content includes an in-depth study of the inter-r… source |
| ECE115 | Intro to Early Childhood Educ 3 Hours | — | This survey course provides an overview of early childhood care and education including historical and cultural perspectives organization structure programming and evidence-based practices. Professio… source |
| ECE118 | Parent-Teachr-Child-Comm Relat 3 Hours | — | This course focuses on the child in the context of family school and community. An analysis of the contemporary American family will be discussed with emphasis on the individual family interactions w… source |
| ECE202 | Lang/Literacy Dev/Young Childr 3 Hours | — | Students will be introduced to the perspectives concepts and methods of language and literacy development in young children. Students will focus on the speech and language development of young childr… source |
| ECE207 | Math for the Young Child 3 Hours | — | This course is an exploration of early mathematical content and concepts that are relevant to young children ages 0-6. Students will learn what mathematics looks like during the early years and learn… source |
| ECE228 | Child Health-Nutrition-Safety 3 Hours | — | This course provides an overview of the health safety and nutritional needs of young children and early childhood practices to ensure the health and well-being of each child in a group setting. Conte… source |
| ECE240 | Observ & Assess Young Children 3 Hours | — | This course focuses on authentic alternative classroom-based assessment on young children and how to appropriately use standardized test information. The course will further provide the student with… source |
| ECE250 | Early Childhood Practicum 2 Hours | — | A supervised field experience designed to utilize and develop the students learned training and educational skills in a chosen field. All students are required to spend at least six hours per week at… source |
| ECE275 | Curric Dev Early Child Classrm 3 Hours | — | The principles involved in planning implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate evidence-based curriculum for young children are studied. The course focuses on relationships among develop… source |
| EDU210 | Diversity in Education 3 Hours | — | This course is designed to introduce pre-service teachers to the basic principles and foundations of educating for diversity. The course will explore schooling in and for global society. Emphasis wil… source |
| EDU220 | Educ of the Exceptional Child 3 Hours | — | An introductory overview of the field of special education and the educational and evidence-based strategies that support children with exceptional cognitive social physical and emotional needs. Serv… source |
| EDU221 | Children's Literature 3 Hours | — | This course introduces students to the history themes form and genres of literature for children. Special emphasis on the analysis and evaluation of literature for children as well as the social and… source |
| LAN161 | Beginning Spanish I 4 Hours | — | A study of functional Spanish with emphasis on speaking the language. Practice in reading and writing simple Spanish. ELA Placement: ELA 099 Requirement Prerequisite: None Semester Hour(s): 4 hour(s)… source |
| PED220 | Rhythms & Games for Children 3 Hours | — | Methods of administering supervising and teaching the major areas of rhythms games testing and apparatus in the elementary school grades. The course is designed to fit the needs of the classroom teac… source |
| SOC251 | Human Sexuality and Marriage 3 Hours | — | This course is a survey of the contemporary family from historical and cross-cultural perspectives. This course explores the psychological sociological and biological perspectives on human sexuality… source |
| BIO120 | Environmental Health 3 Hours | — | An examination of the environmental effects on human physiological systems resulting in diverse problems such as heart disease cancer and other health related concerns. This course is designed to ass… source |
| MAT110 | Math for Elementary Teachers I 3 Hours | — | The emphasis of this course is placed on mathematical reasoning and problem-solving as it pertains to modern elementary school mathematics. Topics include sets logic basic problem solving number theo… source |
| MAT111 | Math for Elementary Teacher II 3 Hours | — | This course is a continuation of MAT 110. Topics include algebraic thinking introductory probability statistics measurement geometry and transformations. Prerequisite: MAT 110 with a grade of C or hi… source |
| ART119 | Art Appreciation 3 Hours | — | A survey of the visual arts painting drawing printmaking sculpture and architecture. Examines historical social and technological factors that contribute to understanding the function and meaning of… source |
| MUS201 | Music Appreciation 3 Hours | — | A course where the novice can learn without going into music history the basic mechanics of all types of music ranging from classical to rock. The course emphasizes what to listen for and to identify… source |
| EDU101 | Introduction to Education 3 Hours | — | This course is an overview of American education as both a profession and a public enterprise. Students will examine the historical social and historical foundations of education in America and apply… source |
| GEO122 | Human Geography 3 Hours | — | An introduction to regional surveys of the basic concepts within human geography. Provides an initial understanding of spatial analysis through traditional and digital tools and uses them to explore… source |
| EDU276 | Clinical Exper in Education 1 Hour | — | This minimum 26-clock hour experience is offered to help meet clinical andor observation requirements for education programs in Illinois. Seminar students will work one-on-one with students in suppor… source |
| EDU102 | Hour | — | Prerequisite: Semester Hour(s): hour(s) Lecture / Lab Hours: source |
| PSY200 | Human Growth & Development 3 Hours | — | A study of physical cognitive and psychosocial development of the human across the lifespan. Normative and non-normative patterns of development will be examined. Several major theories of human deve… source |
| PSY214 | Child Developmental Psychology 3 Hours | 103 | Child Developmental Psychology is an exploration of human growth and development from immediately before conception through adolescence. Content and application of theory and research related to phys… 103 cr · 103 hr source |
| BUS260 | Entrepreneurship Principles 3 Hours | — | Entrepreneurship Principles examines the various skills habits and mindset essential for a successful entrepreneurial venture. Real world case studies will provide opportunities to analyze why certai… source |
| BUS205 | Principles of Management 3 Hours | — | Principles of Management analyzes the organizing planning and controlling of business activities and the directing of people to achieve the objectives of business by studying the current management t… source |
| BUS210 | Marketing 3 Hours | — | An examination of the fundamental principles and functions of marketing with emphasis on the tools and techniques by which goods are transferred from producer to consumer notforprofit marketing consu… source |
| MCC103 | Studio Photography and Editing 3 Hours | — | An overview of the basic concepts of camera control lighting and composition as well as shooting techniques for digital photography will be presented. File management and image manipulation will be i… source |
| MCC105 | Motion Graphics and Animation 3 Hours | — | An overview and application of motion graphics and animation. Industry-standard software will be used to create motion graphics and animation including 2D 3D and practical styles of animation. ELA Pl… source |
| MCC236 | Video Production and Editing 3 Hours | — | An overview of the basic concepts of video production including pre-production production and post production. Video editing for movies television and web will be explored. File management and video… source |
| MCC238 | Website and App Design 3 Hours | — | An overview of web and app creation as well as social media. This includes technical visual and social impact and ethics. ELA Placement: No ELA Requirement Prerequisite: None Semester Hour(s): 3 hour… source |
| HIS131 | Western Civ to 1648 3 Hours | — | Origins and development of western civilization beginning with the classical civilization of the ancient world and dealing with the contributions of each major historical group until the emergence of… source |
| HIS132 | Western Civ Since 1648 3 Hours | — | A continuation of the subject material offered in HIS 131. The history of the social economic political and intellectual life of modern times the French Revolution the Napoleonic era nationalism and… source |
| ELT120 | Fund of Elec w/ Applied Math 3 Hours | — | This course provides basic electricity fundamentals basic control strategies and electrical symbols. The class will provide the student with an understanding of basic electrical theory schematic and… source |
| HRS100 | EPA Certification 1 Hour | — | The course will contain all the information needed for a technician to successfully complete EPA certification. This is required to work in the HVAC field. ELA Placement: ELA 095 Requirement Prerequi… source |
| HRS114 | Sheet Metal Fabrication 3 Hours | — | The students will obtain a working knowledge of layout and fabrication of common fittings used today. The student will learn how to use the tooling in a sheet metal shop safely and efficiently. This… source |
| HRS120 | Basic Refrigeration 3 Hours | — | This course will allow the student to become proficient in the use of tools and proficient in the correct materials to use for a given task. The tools will be specific to air conditioning operations… source |
| HRS130 | Basic Heating 3 Hours | — | This class covers the basic residential forced air heating system. The class will address basic concepts involved in the combustion process for safe operation of a home forced air heating system. Fur… source |
| IND118 | Mechanical Systems 3 Hours | — | .The course will contain all information needed for a maintenance technician to successfully perform at a high level in their job. The course material will cover mechanical systems focusing on analys… source |
| ELT101 | Electrical Wiring 3 Hours | — | Students will be introduced to basic electrical wiring as it applies to residential occupancies placing special emphasis on National Electric Code requirements. Students will develop an understanding… source |
| ELT259 | Industrial & Agric Wiring 3 Hours | 120 | This course is a study of industrial and agricultural electrical systems. Emphasis will be placed on installation and troubleshooting of motor and electrical distributions. 2026 - 2027 289 Programs P… 120 cr · 120 hr source |
| ELT261 | National Electric Code 3 Hours | 120 | A study of National Electric Code specifications with emphasis placed on proper installation of all circuits. Prerequisite: ELT 101 or ELT 120 Semester Hour(s): 3 hour(s) Lecture / Lab Hours: 3 lec/w… 120 cr · 120 hr source |
| ELT262 | Electrical Controls 3 Hours | 120 | Provides the student with sufficient knowledge so that the person is proficient in the installation servicing and maintenance of the controls used in industry and home. Prerequisite: ELT 101 or ELT 1… 120 cr · 120 hr source |
| IND108 | Introduction to CAD 2 Hours | — | An introduction to engineering design and graphics using the latest version of AutoCAD. Basic AutoCAD commands will be introduced and emphasized throughout this course. Development of technical drawi… source |
| IND219 | Industrial Troubleshooting 3 Hours | — | Students will learn to systematically troubleshoot equipment and control systems used in industry. This course will start with analyzing troubleshooting theory and flowcharts and evolve into actual h… source |
| PED214 | Intro to Physical Education 3 Hours | — | Course covers the historical development philosophies aims and objectives of Physical Education. Students will be oriented to the scope and opportunities in the various fields of Physical Education.… source |
| BIO109 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 Hours | — | A study of introductory chemistry cells metabolic processes the organization of tissues the skeletal system joints and articulation the integumentary system micro and macro organization of the nervou… source |
| BIO110 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 Hours | — | A continuation of BIO 109. BIO 110 is the study of the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine muscular cardiovascular respiratory digestive urinary immune lymphatic and reproductive systems. Additio… source |
| PED213 | First Aid 2 Hours | 2 | This course will explore the necessary actions to be taken in case of an accident sudden illness in the home school and within the community based on the most current scientific evidence. Topics disc… 2 cr · 2 hr source |
| IND125 | Machining & Manufacturing Proc 3 Hours | — | This course is an examination of the use and capabilities of the major machine tool groups including foundry their use in industry and the problems and properties of metal fabrication associated with… source |
| IND203 | Adv Machining & Manufac Proc 3 Hours | — | An examination of the use and capabilities of the machine tool groups. An advanced course for students wishing to have a comprehensive knowledge of machine shop operations in terms of set-up machine… source |
| IND207 | Computer Numerical Cont Prog I 3 Hours | — | This Computer Numerical Control Programming I course is designed to introduce to students the various processes involved in programming a CNC machine. Setting data points programming different millin… source |
| IND208 | Comp Numerical Control Prog II 3 Hours | 207 | This course will build on the CNC programming knowledge and skills learned in IND 207 - Computer Numerical Control Programming I. Students will be expected to program more advanced CNC machining proc… 207 cr · 207 hr source |
| WLD106 | Welding Fundamentals 2 Hours | — | This course is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the basics of Metal Inert Gas MIG arc welding fundamentals also referred to as Gas Metal Arc Welding GMAW and stick weldin… source |
| BUS155 | Materials Management 3 Hours | 103 | Materials Management covers the essentials of modern supply chain management including manufacturing purchasing distribution and quality management along with the integration of all elements of produ… 103 cr · 103 hr source |
| BUS105 | Principles of Sales 3 Hours | — | An introduction to personal selling for those students whose main interest is in the field of marketing. This course will also provide the necessary skills of personal selling to potential salespeopl… source |
| BUS215 | E-Commerce & Social Media Mktg 3 Hours | — | This course will cover how a business can market its products services and ideas using internet technology. Topics will include e-commerce as part of the marketing mix search engine optimization sell… source |
| BUS216 | Advertising 3 Hours | — | The basic principles of advertising planning and management as it relates to marketing sequence including a survey of the major groups of advertising media printed broadcast positive and point-of pur… source |
| BUS211 | Intro to Internatl Business 3 Hours | — | This course provides a survey of the world of international business. Topics of study include business operations in different cultures the impact of geography upon business operations an understandi… source |
| CIS207 | C++ Programming 3 Hours | — | This course teaches structured computer programming in the C language. It emphasizes structured design and procedural and data abstraction. It covers the fundamental control structures and data types… source |
| MAT231 | Linear Algebra 3 Hours | 204 | This course is an introduction to the mathematical theory and application of matrices vectors vector spaces and linear transformations. Topics include the algebra of matrices for solving systems of l… 204 cr · 204 hr source |
| EET245 | Programmable Controllers 3 Hours | — | This course will cover basic control logic PLC programming and using the PLC as a troubleshooting device. Relay-type instructions timer and counter operations math and data compare instructions seque… source |
| EET261 | Adv Programmable Controllers 3 Hours | — | This is an advanced course in programmable controllers. The course will be applicable to all modern industrial controllers. The course will cover PLC programming including advanced programming instru… source |
| IND218 | Fluid Power 3 Hours | 120 | This course will combine the operating fundamentals of hydraulic and pneumatic controls and operations. Students will read and interpret prints using proper symbols and documentation. Students will b… 120 cr · 120 hr source |
| WLD101 | Industrial MIG Welding 2 Hours | — | This course is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of arc welding fundamentals including welding safety MIG welding blueprint reading welding symbols AWS 14.3 welding standard… source |
| ENE130 | Photovoltaics 3 Hours | — | The course will cover the basic principles of photovoltaics and how to effectively incorporate PV systems into stand-alone or interconnected electrical systems. The course will cover site evaluations… source |
| WLD104 | TIG Welding 3 Hours | — | This course is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the Tungsten Inert Gas TIG arc welding fundamentals also referred to as Gas Tungsten Arc Welding GTAW including the follow… source |
| WLD140 | Robotic Welding 3 Hours | — | This course is designed to give students hands-on understanding of robotic are welding. Topics to be covered include safely jogging the robot setting up welding equipment robotic welding teach penden… source |
| WLD102 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding 3 Hours | — | This course introduces the fundamental theory safety practices equipment and techniques required for shielded metal arc welding SMAW in the flat horizontal vertical and overhead positions. Qualificat… source |
| WLD103 | MIG Welding 3 Hours | — | This course is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the Metal Inert gas MIG arc welding fundamentals also referred to as gas metal arc welding GMAW including the following to… source |
| NRS101 | Basic Nursing Assistant 4 Hours | — | An introduction of theory and practice necessary to meet the patients needs within the scope of the beginning nursing assistant. Topics will include basic information about body structure and functio… source |
| NRS103 | Basic Nursing Assistant II 4 Hours | 101 | This course will focus on advanced nursing assistant skills. Topics will include the role and responsibilities of the nursing assistant in relation to measuring vital signs assisting the patient with… 101 cr · 101 hr source |
| PED115 | Nutrition and Diet Therapy 3 Hours | — | This course is designed to provide knowledge about the basic principles of nutrition nutrition in health promotion and nutrition in health care. The topics of this course include essential nutrients… source |
| BIO111 | Introductory Microbiology 4 Hours | — | A study of the chemistry structure metabolism growth genetics ecology and disease causing abilities of microorganisms. Intensive laboratory exercises will stress aseptic technique culturing isolation… source |
| NRS140 | Fund. of Nursing Practice 10 Hours | — | This course is designed to introduce the beginning student to the profession of nursing in the long term care and acute care settings. Safe and effective care will be emphasized. Students will be exp… source |
| NRS142 | Medical Surgical Nursing I 9 Hours | — | The fundamental principles previously learned are applied to the management of the perioperative patient management of patients with problems of the endocrine nervous skin and immune systems. Other c… source |
| NRS152 | Med Surg Nursing I, Modified 6 Hours | — | The fundamental principles previously learned are applied to the management of the perioperative patient management of patients with problems of the endocrine nervous skin and immune systems. Other c… source |
| NRS143 | Pharm for Nursing I 1 Hour | — | This course is designed to provide nursing students an introduction to the concepts of pharmacology safe pharmacotherapy and drug administration gas exchange comfort infection circulation and elimina… source |
| NRS144 | Pharm for Nursing II 1 Hour | — | This course builds on Pharmacology for Nursing I to provide nursing students a continued introduction to the concepts of pharmacology safe pharmacotherapy and drug administration as related to homeos… source |
| NRS243 | Adv Medical Surgical Nursing 9 Hours | — | Requires students to apply knowledge skills and attitudes for or towards the care of adult patients in a simulated laboratory and acute care environments. Complex multisystem disruptions and the subs… source |
| NRS244 | Pediatric Nursing 2.5 Hours | — | This course explores the physiological alterations of clients with acute and chronic health care needs. Building on the foundations of previous nursing courses and the nursing process students will e… source |
| NRS245 | Reproductive Health 3.5 Hours | — | This course introduces and examines past present and future trends involving male and female reproductive health from puberty through menopause. Nursing discussions will emphasize and expand student… source |
| NRS246 | Psych/Mental Health Nursing 4 Hours | — | The course focuses on the concepts related to nurse management of patients with mental illness. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge skills and attitudes such as therapeutic nurse-patient relationship… source |
| NRS247 | Concepts for Nursing Practice 6 Hours | — | This concept-based learning experience will equip students to enter the workforce as well-prepared novice nurses. The course emphasizes the adult health care recipient 18-85 years health and illness… source |
| PHL101 | Intro to Logic/Formal Reason 3 Hours | — | A study of the principles of correct reasoning. Attention will be given to such topics as the logical use of language types of definition mathematical logic and methods of science. Emphasis is placed… source |
| PHL102 | Introduction to Philosophy 3 Hours | — | Students will read reflect on and discuss fundamental philosophical questions about topics such as truth knowledge personal identity free will moral values aesthetic values and religious beliefs. ELA… source |
| PHL104 | World Religions 3 Hours | — | A comparative study of some of the leading ideas and practices of the worlds major religions including Confucianism Taoism Hinduism Buddhism Judaism Christianity and Islam. Attention will be given al… source |
| CHE102 | Introduction to Chemistry 3 Hours | 1023 | A one semester general survey covering basic chemistry principles including topics in organic chemistry. In particular emphasizing electronic structure and periodic law chemical bonding stoichiometry… 1023 cr · 1023 hr source |
| MAT078 | Prep. Math for Non-STEM Majors 4 Hours | — | This course is to prepare students for college-level liberal arts math technical math or general statistics courses through content that is relevant for non-STEM majors. Topics in this course incorpo… source |
| MAT081 | Hour | — | Prerequisite: Semester Hour(s): hour(s) Lecture / Lab Hours: - OR - MAT Placement at College level (MAT115 / 240) using an Approved, Valid Placement Option - OR Higher (MAT240 Recomended for BSN Comp… source |
| NRS114 | Pharmacology/Practical Nurse 2 Hours | — | This course is designed to introduce the practical nursing student to the understanding of basic pharmacology. Safe and effective care principles will be applied. The students will be expected to man… source |
| NRS117 | Fund Nursing/Practical Nurse 14 Hours | — | This course is designed to introduce the beginning practical nursing student to the profession of nursing with particular focus in the long-term care setting. Safe and effective care principles will… source |
| NRS118 | Nursing/Lifespan/Pract Nrs 6 Hours | — | This course introduces the practical nursing student to the comprehensive care of patients across the lifespan focusing on maternal newborn and pediatric health as well as the care of adults experien… source |
| NRS119 | Med-Surg for the Pract. Nurse 8 Hours | — | Topics will include the knowledge skills and attitudes of nursing care related to gastrointestinal musculoskeletal diabetes respiratory cardiovascular and endocrine system disorders as well as the ca… source |
| NRS120 | Transition to PracticalNursing 4 Hours | — | This learning experience will equip students to enter the workforce as well-prepared novice nurses. Evidence based knowledge skills and attitudes of practical nursing regarding education teamwork and… source |
| BIO108 | Intro to Human Anatomy/Physiol 4 Hours | 60 | A study of introductory chemistry cells tissues and structure and function of organ systems including digestive respiratory reproductive urogenital cardiovascular-lymphatic musculoskeletal nervous im… 60 cr · 60 hr source |
| PSY215 | Social Psychology 3 Hours | 103 | Social Psychology is a systematic introduction to theory and research on the ways social factors influence individual and group behavior. Examines attitudes social perception establishment of norms c… 103 cr · 103 hr source |
| MAT205 | Calc & Analytic Geometry III 4 Hours | — | The elementary ideas concerning conic sections polar curves and vector-valued and multivariate functions are covered. These topics include area arc length and tangents for polar curves. In addition v… source |
| PHY213 | Engineering Physics III 5 Hours | — | An introduction to heat and thermodynamics universal gravitation geometrical and physical optics the properties of light relativity quantum mechanics atomic and nuclear physics elementary particles a… source |
| PSC233 | Politics of Developing World 3 Hours | — | Comparative examination of the political systems of selected non-western countries including institutions electoral systems principles of governance causes of political instability and revolution and… source |
| PSC232 | Intro to Comparative Gov 3 Hours | — | Students will examine political systems in several regions of the world. They will gain an understanding of both the diversities and commonalities of political culture tradition and practice in selec… source |
| PSC261 | International Relations 3 Hours | — | This course is an introduction to international relations and world politics. It includes studies of international conflict a history of war human rights and genocide international law and behavior t… source |
| PHY221 | Mechanics I | — | A vector algebra approach to understanding the principles of and problem-solving techniques of both particle and rigid body systems and three dimensions. Topics include rigid body equilibrium and equ… source |
| BIO104 | Introductory Biology 3 Hours | — | An introduction to fundamental principles of biology including nature of science basic chemistry the organization structure and function of organisms cell division reproduction genetics evolution and… source |
| BIO140 | Environmental Biology 3 Hours | — | This course concentrates on critical thinking needed to evaluate contemporary environmental issues with the goal of helping students make informed decisions. Basic biology chemistry geology and ecolo… source |
| EGR103 | Engineering Graphics 3 Hours | — | This course is an introduction to engineering design and graphics including design problems sketching dimensioning tolerancing multi-view orthographic representations auxiliary views section views an… source |
| MAT211 | Differential Equations 3 Hours | — | This course is an introduction to methods of solving differential equations as well as applications of differential equations to physical problems. The methods for solving first-order differential eq… source |
| PHY222 | Mechanics II | — | A course which begins with a study of particle motion and extends into rigid body motion. The kinematics of motion is explored and dynamic kinetic and impulsemomentum concepts are used to solve the e… source |
| PHY201 | General Physics I 5 Hours | — | This course is a survey of the general principles of mechanics sound and heat. It is designed for 1 those students whose curriculum requires a one-year course in physics pre-medical pre-dental archit… source |
| PHY202 | General Physics II 5 Hours | — | This course is a survey of the general principles of electricity magnetism light and optics and modern physics. It provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts and mathematics associated with… source |
| RAD100 | Radiologic Technology Intro 0.5 Hour | — | This course is designed to outline expectations of the Radiologic Technology program a career in radiologic technology and options for advancement. Clinical observation in a medical imaging departmen… source |
| RAD101 | Rad Tech Clinical Experience I 3 Hours | — | Students are oriented to the functions of a hospital radiology department. Students are competency tested in a simulated setting before assignment to a hospital and again in the x-ray department unde… source |
| RAD102 | Rad Tech Clinical Exp II 3 Hours | — | The students information base is expanded with introduction of more complex radiographic examinations in RAD 121 classroom content. The student is again competency tested in the lab before assignment… source |
| RAD103 | Rad Tech Clinical Exp III 2 Hours | — | The student will gain experience through performance of procedures competently completed in first two semesters and complete final first-year competency evaluations. The student will perform portable… source |
| RAD112 | Technical Nursing 1 Hour | — | This course provides students initial skills and background knowledge to perform basic nursing techniques necessary to function in their specific area of health care. This course includes an introduc… source |
| RAD120 | Rad Tech Anat/Positioning I 5 Hours | — | This course covers an introduction to the medical field and beginning level x-ray examination procedures. Topics include professional ethics radiation safety medical terminology the radiographic anat… source |
| RAD121 | Rad Tech Anat/Positioning II 5 Hours | — | The intermediate level students give attention to specific ethical issues and radiation protection practices. Study of radiographic anatomy and positioning is expanded with attention to skull spine a… source |
| RAD122 | Radiologic Physics 3 Hours | — | An introduction to the basic concepts of radiologic physics circuitry of radiographic equipment and fundamentals of diagnostic imaging. The theory of x-ray production is related to the structures of… source |
| RAD201 | Rad Tech Clinical Exp IV 5 Hours | — | The student now functions more independently in the radiologic department to master previous skills. Emphasis is placed on examination of trauma patients surgical radiography and pediatric procedures… source |
| RAD202 | Rad Tech Clinical Exp V 5 Hours | — | The student continues to function more independently and performs emergency radiographic procedures during day evening and weekend shifts with indirect supervision of a registered radiographer. Image… source |
| RAD220 | Image Production in Radiogr 3 Hours | — | Emphasis is placed on image production among radiographic accessories including Computed Radiography and Digital Radiography. Evaluation of image artifacts and proper quality control is summarized. A… source |
| RAD222 | Ionizing Radiation in Medicine 3 Hours | — | This course covers the characteristics of the various applicable ionizing radiations used in diagnostic imaging. Topics include interactions of radiation and matter emission spectra fundamentals of r… source |
| RAD224 | Registry Review 2 Hours | 222 | The course is a review of previous course materials and preparation for the Registry Examination in Radiography given by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Mock Registry exams included in… 222 cr · 222 hr source |
| RAD226 | Advanced Modalities 3 Hours | — | The advanced modalities of Computed Tomography Magnetic Resonance Imaging Sonography Nuclear Medicine Interventional Radiography Mammography Bone Densitometry and Radiation Therapy are investigated.… source |
| RAD227 | Pathology 2 Hours | — | The disease processes most frequently diagnosed with medical imaging is covered. In addition a review and summary of all radiographic anatomy is provided. Prerequisite: RAD 122 with a grade of C or h… source |
| SOC200 | Introduction to Social Work 3 Hours | — | Students will be introduced to the profession of social work with an emphasis on the generalist approach. The course will encourage the student to develop reasoning capacities while examining some of… source |
| SOC112 | Social Problems 3 Hours | — | A study of the nature of social problems including strategies for achieving social change. Students will participate in the selection and presentation to the class of the specific problems to be cons… source |
| SOC115 | Intro to Anthropology 3 Hours | — | This course is a study of the biological and cultural origins and variations of human beings.Humans adaptation to different natural environments and resulting modes of social-cultural systems and beh… source |
| SOC116 | General Cultural Anthropology 3 Hours | — | An analysis of the origin and basis of culture - its major components cultural variation cultural evolution and cultural adaptation. Analysis of selected cultures as case studies. ELA Placement: ENG… source |