Apr 28, 2024

2022-2023 Catalog

2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Business and Entrepreneurship
	BUE 165 - Social Media Marketing Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 and TRE 089 with an “S”. Description: This course provides a working knowledge of the strategic use of digital and social media marketing (SMM) platforms and tools. Topics include: various SMM platforms; strategy development; how to engage with social media, branding, creating engaging content, monetization options, SMM monitoring and management tools; and creating a SMM plan for a business entity. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	BUE 175 - Business Ethics Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 and TRE 089 with an ‘S’ Description: This course explores concepts that are relevant to resolving ethical issues in the work place. Students will develop the problem-solving, reasoning, and analytical skills needed to make logical decisions. Students will also obtain the skills needed to identify the ethical issues involved in the management of specific problem areas in the workplace. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	BUE 250 - Business Plan for Entrepreneurs Prerequisite: ACC 125 , BUE 101 , and BUS 161 with a “D” or higher Description: Covers the value, content, preparation, and writing of a business plan for an organization. Provides the tools necessary for creating a business plan, including: industry and market analysis; selecting a target market; creating a marketing plan; identifying sources and uses of funds; securing financing; monitoring performance; using technology; creating financial statements; and planning for expansion and exiting. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	BUE 260 - Global Management Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 and TRE 089 with an ‘S’ Description: Explores the global environment of business, including the political, legal, technological, and cultural differences, as well as the common functional and operational issues faced by international businesses. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	BUE 280 - Business Internship Prerequisite: Permission of Resident Business Faculty Description: Business Internship provides students the opportunity to gain practical, real-world work experience by working for an employer in the fields of Business and/or Accounting. Students work at and for an employer for 120 hours per semester (8 hours per week for 15 weeks) and the intern is not paid by the employer for these hours. Credits: 3 Internship Hours: 120 Search Course Schedule for availability
Business
	BUS 161 - Marketing Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 and TRE 089 with an “S” Description: This course examines contemporary marketing theories, strategies, and tools used by marketing specialists in today’s complex market environment. It places special focus on identifying market opportunities and the areas of product development, pricing strategies, promotional planning, and placement importance through various channels of distribution. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	BUS 162 - Retailing and Customer Service Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 and TRE 089 with an “S” Description: This course explores retail customer service fundamentals, implementation of relationship marketing through customer analysis, interpersonal communication, telephone courtesy, sales presentations, and after-sales support. It also examines the basic principles and techniques of merchandising, operations, layout, store organization, site location, and customer service with an emphasis on retailing operations. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	BUS 202 - Legal Environment of Business Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 and TRE 089 with an “S” Description: An examination of how the legal environment impacts the business world and what implications there are for the decision-maker. Includes coverage of the legal framework, regulations, ethical considerations, and case analysis. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	BUS 204 - Business Communications Prerequisite: BUE 105 or ENG 101 Description: This course focuses on developing effective written and oral communication used in the workplace. This includes the preparation of business letters, memorandums, reports, resumes, and the use of relevant communication technologies. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	BUS 206 - Microeconomics ECN 2202 Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 , TRE 089 , and TRM 091 or higher Description: Study of how individuals make consumption decisions and firms make production decisions and how those decisions determine the allocation of scarce resources in product markets and resource markets. Course covers: price elasticity; consumer choice and demand; firm’s production and costs; perfect competition; monopoly; market failure; externalities; public goods; income distribution; income redistribution; and poverty. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	BUS 207 - Macroeconomics ECN 2201 Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 , TRE 089 , and TRM 091 or higher Description: Introduction to economics and the economic problem of scarcity; unlimited wants with scarce resources to fulfill them. Course covers: market supply and demand; the different markets; sectors and decision makers of our economy; inflation; unemployment; productivity; economic growth; gross domestic product; fiscal policy; money supply; monetary policy; and international trade. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	BUS 208 - Business Statistics BUS 2201 Prerequisite: PCS 021 , MAT 151 Description: Basic study of business statistics including the collection, tabulation and analysis of business and economic data. Included will be averages, dispersion and statistical decision making, correlations and regression and business forecasting. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	BUS 221 - Financial Accounting ACC 2201 Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 with an “S” and ACC 125 Description: Learn the technical skills needed to analyze financial statements and disclosures for use in financial analysis. The major topics covered include: accounting as an information system; accounting measurement; Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); professional ethics and the accounting profession; financial reporting, analysis, and performance evaluation; cash flow management; and accounting for short-term financial assets, inventories, current liabilities, long-term assets, long-term liabilities, contributed capital, and long-term investments. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	BUS 222 - Managerial Accounting ACC 2202 Prerequisite: ACC 125 Description: This course is intended for individuals who need to be able to read, understand, and use accounting information to make managerial decisions. Emphasis is on managerial and cost accounting for internal decision-making, including cost-volume profit analysis and budgeting procedures. Elements of cost (materials, labor, overhead), product costing procedures (job order, process, standard, activity based, just-in-time), and variance analysis are studied. Managerial problems that depend upon accounting for adequate solutions are evaluated. These include, but are not limited to: capital investment, pricing, short-run decisions, and performance measurement and evaluation. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	BUS 247 - Human Resource Management Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 and TRE 089 with an ‘S’ Description: Study of how organizations increase human resources productivity while maintaining compliance with various laws and regulations. Topics include selection, orientation, training, compensation, benefits, safety, performance evaluations, manpower planning, discipline, and grievances. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
Chemistry
	CHM 130 - Fundamental Chemistry with Lab CHM 1130 Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of TRE 089 , and TRM 091 or MAT 101 Description: Fundamental chemistry covers principles of inorganic chemistry designed for programs requiring a year or less of chemistry, and for students proceeding on to one semester of organic chemistry. Credits: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CHM 151 - General Chemistry I with Lab CHM 1151 Prerequisite: TRE 089 , MAT 121 Description: Chemistry is the study of the properties, composition, and transformation of matter. This course examines the principles of chemistry, chemical reactions, thermochemistry, quantum theory, the periodic table, and chemical bonding. The proper use of lab equipment and the application of the scientific method are also covered. This course is appropriate for students majoring in science and other programs requiring one year of chemistry. Credits: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CHM 152 - General Chemistry II with Lab CHM 1152 Prerequisite: CHM 151 with a grade of “C” or better Description: General Chemistry II is the second half of a two-part sequence in chemistry with an emphasis on thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, chemical kinetics, nuclear processes, acid base chemistry and electrochemistry, and introduction to biological chemistry, along with the continued application of the scientific method and the proper use of lab equipment to theoretical principles. Credits: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CHM 235 - General Organic Chemistry I with Lab CHM 2235 Prerequisite: Completion of CHM 152 with a “C” or higher. Description: Students taking this course will study the fundamentals of organic chemistry including classification, occurrence, synthesis, analysis, stereochemistry, and reaction mechanisms of important classes of organic compounds; namely alkanes, cycloalkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and alkyl halides. Credits: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CHM 236 - General Organic Chemistry II with Lab CHM 2236 Prerequisite: Completion of CHM 235 with a “C” or higher. Description: Students will continue to study the general principles of organic chemistry begun in CHM 235 with continued emphasis on reactivity and synthesis. Topics include the study of alcohols, ethers, epoxides, sulfides, conjugated systems, aromatic compounds, ketones, aldehydes, amines, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, amino acids, peptides, proteins, lipids, and polymers, with emphasis on synthesis and use of chemical and instrumental methods for identification. Credits: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
Communication
	COM 100 - Introduction to Communication COM 1100 Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 and TRE 089 with an ‘S’ Description: Introduces the theory and practice of human communication as it occurs in intrapersonal, interpersonal, small group, large group, mass media, and new technologies, as well as organizational and intercultural contexts. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	COM 121 - Interpersonal Communication COM 1110 Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 and TRE 089 with an ‘S’ Description: Emphasizes the development of effective interpersonal communication skills significant to both personal and career success. Students will explore basic elements of interpersonal communication, including self-concept, perception, listening, verbal and non-verbal expression, emotional expression, critical thinking, conversational skills, personal relationships, intercultural communication, conflict resolution, and personal power. Students evaluate their present communication styles and increase competency in communicating successfully with others. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	COM 151 - Public Speaking Prerequisite: ENG 101 Description: Emphasizes communication clearly and effectively before a group through the study of communication theory and through extensive practice speaking. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
Computer Information Systems
	CIS 110 - Introduction to Computer Information Systems CIS 1120 Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 and TRE 089 with an ‘S’. Description: An introduction to hardware, software, data structures, information systems analysis, and other topics regarding computer information systems. Content covers historical and contemporary topics with emphasis on database and spreadsheet packages for problem solving from a business perspective. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CIS 115 - A+ Computer Technology Hardware Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 . Description: Prepares students to design, build, and maintain personal computers. Part of a two-course series that prepares students to take the CompTIA A+ Computer Repair Certification exams. CIS 115 emphasizes the hardware area and can be taken concurrently with CIS 116 , which encompasses the software area. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CIS 116 - A+ Computer Technology Software Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 . Description: Prepares students to maintain personal computers. Part of a two-course series that prepares students to take the CompTIA A+ Computer Repair Certification exams. CIS 116 emphasizes the software area and can be taken concurrently with CIS 115 , which encompasses the hardware area. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CIS 120 - Introduction to Programming Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 , TRE 089 , and TRM 090 Description: This course takes an in-depth look at object-oriented programming concepts and techniques. Theoretical concepts along with practical hands-on projects will be used when examining programming techniques. This course explores the creation of basic algorithms, advancement of program development, and problem-solving strategies. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CIS 125 - Basic Game Design and Creation Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 . Description: Provides students with an introduction to game design and development. Topics include creating objects, events, and multiple levels of game interaction. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CIS 131 - Microsoft Office Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 . Description: This course presents the fundamental skills of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Furthermore, this course provides students with exposure to applying the Microsoft Office components to real business situations, including the integration of the applications within other applications in the Microsoft Office Suite in order to solve business problems. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CIS 135 - Microsoft Access Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 . Description: Learn to use Microsoft Access for database design and management. This course prepares students to take the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Access Exam. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CIS 136 - Microsoft Excel Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 . Description: Learn to use Microsoft Excel to manage financial calculations, as well as to work with formulas, charts, and graphics to develop a professional worksheet. This course prepares students to take the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Excel Exam. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CIS 138 - Microsoft Word Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 . Description: Learn to format, print, and streamline your word processing tasks with Microsoft Word. This course prepares students to take the Microsoft Office Specialist (M0S) Exam. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CIS 141 - Microsoft PowerPoint Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 . Description: This course is an introduction to using multimedia presentation software. PowerPoint allows the user to create digital presentations that include graphics, animation, sounds, and videos. This course prepares students to take the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Exam. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CIS 142 - Digital Media Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 . Description: This course presents an overview of the most important features of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop to produce publications. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CIS 143 - Web Page Design I Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 with an ‘S’. Description: Introduces web page design techniques using Adobe Dreamweaver editing software to create web sites that include media, hyperlinks, graphics, and text. Design strategies such as creating successful web pages for target audiences and search engine placement are also included in this course. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CIS 153 - Networking Essentials Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 with an ‘S’. Description: Provides the basic building blocks of networks and gives students experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining digital networks in a variety of scenarios. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CIS 156 - Network Security and Penetration Testing Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 . Description: This course will focus on understanding the reasons computer systems and networks are attacked, the motivation behind individuals’ interest in hacking, a comparison of ethical versus non-ethical hacking, and provide strategies to safeguard digital systems from unwanted intrusions. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CIS 200 - Programming and Game Development with Python Prerequisite: Completion of CIS 120 with a “C” or higher Description: Presents programming and game development concepts using the Python programming language. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CIS 204 - Programming and Game Development in C++ Prerequisite: CIS 120 Description: Presents programming and game development concepts using the C++ programming language. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CIS 206 - Programming for the Web in JavaScript Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or CIS 120 or CIS 243 , or permission of subject area associate dean. Description: Presents fundamental concepts in JavaScript programming for web page applications. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CIS 208 - Programming in C# Prerequisite: CIS 120 Description: Uses C# to create command line and graphical software using object-oriented programming concepts. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CIS 210 - Database Management and SQL Design Prerequisite: Successful completion of CIS 110 or CIS 120 Description: This course will provide the student the tools needed to properly analyze a business need for a database system, create a proper design using modeling techniques, implement the design using ANSI Standard Structured Query Language (SQL), and create a database in DBMS software using code. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CIS 243 - Web Page Design II Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 with an ‘S’. Description: This course examines the essential concepts of HTML and XHTML and includes an introduction to XML and JavaScript. Projects will be used in instruction and will include coding web pages with special effects, windows, and frames for a variety of hardware interfaces including PCs, tablets, and smartphones. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CIS 253 - Cybersecurity Administration Prerequisite: CIS 153 Description: Students will learn cybersecurity procedures and how to implement security procedures to secure an organization’s computer systems and data. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CIS 265 - Healthcare Information Technician Capstone Prerequisite: CIS 110 and HES 113 Description: This course covers the key skills and knowledge areas to prepare for the Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) Exam along with current issues regarding HIT employment. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CIS 270 - Systems Analysis and Design Prerequisite: CIS 110 Description: This course focuses on the systems development life cycle. Systems are traced from initial investigation and feasibility studies through detailed analysis, software selection and/or programming, staff training, project implementation, and review. The purpose is to develop system solutions in a complete business/management environment. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CIS 280 - CIS Internship Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 . Description: An internship provides the student with the opportunity to gain practical work experience by working for a local employer or organization. An internship requires at least 40 clock hours of work experience for each credit for a total of 120 hours during one semester. Credits: 3 Internship Hours: 120 Search Course Schedule for availability
Computer Science
	CSC 110 - Computer Science I Prerequisite: MAT 151 and CIS 120 Description: This course immerses students in object-oriented programming using the Java programming language. Topics include a review of structural programming concepts and array manipulation, as well as a strong emphasis on object-oriented concepts. Object-oriented topics include an in-depth look at classes, objects, methods, and documentation with UML. Exception handling, file IO, and Graphical User Interfaces will be covered, as well as an exploration into big O notation for examining the efficiency of algorithms. Credits: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CSC 210 - Computer Science II Prerequisite: CSC 110 , MAT 151 with a C or better Description: This course uses the Java programming language to build on concepts covered in Computer Science I. Course work will emphasize advanced object-oriented techniques, in-depth analysis of algorithm design, data structures, and program design. Credits: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Search Course Schedule for availability
Culinary Arts
	CUL 111 - Fundamentals of Culinary Arts Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 . Description: This course provides the student with basic skills imperative to culinary success. Students will be introduced to essential safety and sanitation skills, simple knife cuts, basic product identification, and standard cooking techniques with Indigenous North American influences. Credits: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CUL 121 - Fundamentals of the Pantry Prerequisite: Simultaneous enrollment or Completion of CUL 111 ; or permission from Program Director. Description: This course provides the student with principle techniques that result in the highest quality foods by using traditional and contemporary methods in the accurate preparation, identification, and storage of product for the pantry. Credits: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CUL 131 - Fundamentals of Sauce Prerequisite: Completion or simultaneous enrollment of CUL 111 ; or approval of Program Director. Description: Students will acquire foundational knowledge of traditional, Indigenous North American, and modern sauces. They will discover the importance, uses, and production of sauces used in the food service industry. Credits: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CUL 141 - Fundamentals of Butchery Prerequisite: Completion or simultaneous enrollment of CUL 111 ; or permission from Program Director. Description: This class will introduce students to the study of meats and seafood and their function in food service operations. Through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on activities, students will build a strong foundational fortitude for butchery while learning the muscle and bone structure of birds, sheep, pigs, cattle, fish, shellfish and wild game; fabrication of sub-primal and food service cuts; and proper tying and trussing methods. Credits: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CUL 215 - Art of Bread Prerequisite: Approval by Program Director. Description: Students will use traditional fermentation methods, equipment, and methods that emphasize flavor, texture, and appearance. Students will learn to scale, mix, shape, bake, and store breads and rolls. Credits: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CUL 216 - Art of Pastry Prerequisite: Approval by Program Director. Description: Students will learn the principles and techniques used in the preparation of high-quality baked goods and pastries. This class will cover enhanced ingredient functions, intermediate techniques, and industry standard pastry production. Credits: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CUL 217 - Art of Confections Prerequisite: Approval by Program Director. Description: This course will focus on the production of chocolates, confections and plated desserts. Students will apply their previous knowledge of baking and pastry and the lessons learned in class to produce a wide range of desserts. Credits: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CUL 220 - Culinary Nutrition Prerequisite: Completion or simultaneous enrollment of CUL 111 , CUL 121 , CUL 131 ; or permission from Program Director. Description: In this course, students will examine the fundamental concepts and principles of nutrition. Students will review basic nutrients, diets, religious accommodations and their effects in nutrition, food labeling, nutritional principles, current nutritional issues, and the application of nutritional principles to menu development. Credits: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CUL 230 - Preservation Techniques Prerequisite: Simultaneous enrollment or completion of CUL 121 , CUL 131 , CUL 141 ; or permission of Program Director. Description: Preservation is the art of prefabricated foods; students will learn food preservation techniques in the quest for total product utilization. This class provides ways of maintaining or creating a food’s nutritional value, desired texture, and intended flavor through a variety of food preservation methods. Credits: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CUL 240 - Culinary Business Practices Prerequisite: Approval by Program Director. Description: Students will be taught various management topics, including leadership, problem solving, decision making, and conflict resolution as they relate to food service establishments. Additionally, this course will focus on the management functions of profitability, purchasing and receiving, and menu development. Credits: 4 Lecture Hours: 4 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CUL 248 - Culinary Capstone Prerequisite: Approval by Program Director. Description: This course represents the Capstone project for our program. Students will work to create, refine, present, and defend their plan for a new restaurant facility. By the end of the semester, students will present their business plan to determine the viability of their plan. Credits: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CUL 250 - Indigenous Fusion I Prerequisite: Completion or simultaneous enrollment of HIS 234 ; or permission from Program Director. Description: Students will learn to prepare, taste, serve, and evaluate traditional and regional dishes of North America. Emphasis will be placed on ingredients, flavor profiles, preparations, and techniques for regional and indigenous cuisines. Credits: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CUL 251 - Indigenous Fusion II Prerequisite: Completion of CUL 250 ; or permission of Program Director. Description: Students will learn to prepare, taste, serve, and evaluate traditional and immigrated dishes of North America. Emphasis will be placed on ingredients, flavor profiles, preparations, and techniques for international and indigenous cuisines. Credits: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CUL 255 - Modern Gastronomy Prerequisite: Completion of CUL 251 ; or permission of Program Director. Description: Armed with the knowledge of all the previous courses, students get to let loose and have fun discovering modern food trends and fun food preparation techniques. Credits: 4 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 9 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CUL 270 - Restaurant Practicum Prerequisite: Completion of CUL 240 , CUL 251 ;or permission of Program Director. Description: Students will experience the reality of planning, producing, and costing products in an actual restaurant setting. Students will practice the skills of inventory control, ordering, creating production lists, and restaurant operations. Credits: 3 Clinical Hours: 135 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CUL 280 - Culinary Externship Prerequisite: Completion of CUL 255 or permission from Program Director. Description: This course is designed to provide 90 hours of supervised work experience in cooking or baking, in an approved commercial food service and/or hospitality establishment. Students will receive feedback from their supervisors and will keep an externship manual to record and reflect on their work experience. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 6 Search Course Schedule for availability
Dental Assisting
	DAE 100 - Clinical Dental Assisting I Prerequisite: TRE 089 Corequisite: DAE 100 L Description: An introduction to the career of dental assisting. Fundamental skills for clinical dental assisting and the role of the dental assistant in patient management. Credits: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DAE 101 - Biomedical Dental Sciences Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of TRE 089 Description: Introduction to bio-sciences as they are related to the oral cavity. Includes anatomy and physiology, tooth morphology, oral pathology and nutrition, each of which affects total dental health. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DAE 105 - Dental Infection Control Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 and TRE 089 Description: Infection control procedures in a dental setting are emphasized. Microbiology, disease transmission, waste management and regulatory agencies will be examined in this context. Credits: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DAE 111 - Dental Radiology Prerequisite: TRE 089 , TRM 090 Description: Course includes theory of exposure, processing, mounting and evaluation of dental x-rays. Radiographic principles, landmarks and restorations are covered. Preparation for the Dental Assisting National Board Radiation Health and Safety exam is emphasized. Credits: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DAE 112 - Dental Radiology Lab Prerequisite: TRE 089 , TRM 090 Description: Course includes techniques and procedures for exposing, processing, mounting, and evaluation of dental x-rays. Use of the intraoral camera is covered. Credits: 1 Lab Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DAE 114 - Clinical Assisting Externship Prerequisite: Dental Program Director approval Description: Students integrate with the dental staff as contributing members of the dental team through assigned externships in the community. Job search skills including resumes and interviewing skills are covered. Credits: 6 Lecture Hours: 2 Externship Hours: 180 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DAE 115 - Office Management for the Dental Assistant Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 and TRE 089 . Description: A study of the basic business administration procedures in dentistry are emphasized. Credits: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DAE 118 - Dental Materials Prerequisite: TRM 090 , TRE 089 Corequisite: DAE 118L Description: This course will acquaint the student with the properties, uses, and manipulation of dental materials used in contemporary dental practice. Credits: 2 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DAE 120 - Clinical Dental Assisting II Prerequisite: DAE 100 Corequisite: DAE 120L Description: Dental Specialties and expanded skills for the clinical dental assistant are emphasized. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
Dental Hygiene
	DEH 100 - Current Issues and Ethics in Dental Hygiene Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Hygiene Program Description: This course introduces current issues in dental hygiene and heightens student awareness of ethical issues and choices for action. Credits: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 101 - Pre-Clinical Dental Hygiene Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Hygiene Program Corequisite: DEH 101L Description: Includes an introduction to the dental hygiene process of care and the development of basic clinical skills. Focuses on infection control techniques, patient assessment, and the principles of instrumentation. Credits: 5 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 104 - Dental Hygiene Theory I Prerequisite: DEH 101 , DEH 121 , DEH 122 Corequisite: DEH 114 Description: The focus of this course is prevention by way of patient education. Also included are continued dental hygiene clinical procedures, such as sealants, fluoride, and an introduction to treatment planning. Credits: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 112 - Periodontology I Prerequisite: DEH 101 , DEH 121 , DEH 122 Description: Introduction to principles of Periodontology, demonstrated by identifying and describing the periodontium in health and disease. Periodontal diseases are classified and discussed. Etiology of periodontal disease is explored with a particular emphasis on the host immune response. Credits: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 114 - Dental Hygiene Clinic I Prerequisite: DEH 101 Corequisite: DEH 104 Description: Dental hygiene students will have the opportunity to enhance, advance, and perfect their clinical and professional skills, including advanced instrumentation techniques patient assessment, treatment planning, psychomotor skills, and professional relationships and behaviors through the treatment of patients from the community. Credits: 4 Clinical Hours: 8 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 117 - Applied Pharmacology Prerequisite: DEH 104 Description: This course focuses on drug groups and their pharmacological effects, adverse reactions, drug interactions and contraindications to ensure safe patient care. Special emphasis is placed on applying pharmacology knowledge to clinical dental hygiene practice. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 118 - Anesthesiology Prerequisite: DEH 101 , DEH 122 Corequisite: DEH 118L Description: Principles of local anesthesia including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, armamentarium, mechanics of administration, and complications are covered. The concepts and administration of nitrous oxide-oxygen are covered. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 121 - Dental Anatomy, Histology & Embryology Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Hygiene Program Corequisite: DEH 121L Description: This course includes structures and function of primary and permanent dentitions and associated oral structures. Survey of human embryology and histology with emphasis on head and neck and oral development. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 122 - Head and Neck Anatomy Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Hygiene Program Corequisite: DEH 122L Description: A study of the anatomical structures of the head and neck, with emphasis on the nerve and vascular supply, muscles of mastication, bones of the skull, and the oral cavity. Credits: 2 Lecture Hours: 1.5 Lab Hours: 1 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 204 - Dental Hygiene Theory II Prerequisite: DEH 104 , DEH 112 , DEH 118 Corequisite: DEH 114 or DEH 214 Description: Advanced instrumentation techniques are introduced in conjunction with treatment of the periodontal patient. Care for the special needs patient is introduced. Credits: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 212 - Periodontology II Prerequisite: DEH 112 , DEH 204 Description: This course is a continuation of the study of Periodontology with an emphasis on risk assessment and treatment modalities for moderate to advanced periodontitis. Credits: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 214 - Dental Hygiene Clinic II Prerequisite: DEH 114 Corequisite: DEH 204 Description: This course will provide practical clinical experience in delivering dental hygiene care to patients. Clinic is structured to assist in the application and reinforcement of techniques which are required when treating patients with advanced oral conditions. Credits: 3 Clinical Hours: 6 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 223 - General and Oral Pathology Prerequisite: DEH 204 Description: This course is an introduction to general and oral pathology. Identification of pathological conditions and variations of pathologic and normal tissue in the oral cavity are emphasized. Topics include inflammation, immunology, genetics and their connection to pathologic entities. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 224 - Dental Hygiene Theory III Prerequisite: DEH 204 Corequisite: DEH 214 or DEH 234 Description: Emphasizes the care of the special needs patient. Advanced skills including tobacco cessation and patient management are presented and performed through comprehensive treatment planning. Credits: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 234 - Dental Hygiene Clinic III Prerequisite: DEH 214 Corequisite: DEH 224 Description: Patient treatment progresses with patients of increasing complexity. Students are expected to apply theoretical information in the development of effective treatment protocols. Patient complexity and speed of treatment will increase, challenging student performance. Credits: 7 Clinical Hours: 14 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 236 - Nutrition in Dental Hygiene Prerequisite: DEH 224 Description: Fundamental principles of nutrition through the life cycle including metabolism, digestion, and nutrients are covered. Emphasizes the relationship of diet and nutrition to overall and oral health. Practical experience will be gained through a nutritional assessment and counseling project. Credits: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 243 - Community Dental Health Prerequisite: DEH 224 Description: Introduction to concepts of public health, dental public health, health education, and dental research. These concepts will be applied to current problems facing local communities. Practical experience will be gained through community dental health and education projects. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 244 - Dental Hygiene Theory IV Prerequisite: DEH 224 Corequisite: DEH 234 or DEH 254 Description: Preparation for dental hygiene board exams is emphasized. Dental hygiene practice management, job search skills, including resumes and interviews, will also be covered. Credits: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 254 - Dental Hygiene Clinic IV Prerequisite: DEH 224 , DEH 234 Corequisite: DEH 244 Description: The final clinical component prior to graduation. Patient treatment continues with an increasingly challenging group of patients. Students will be expected to utilize assessment skills and function with increasing independence and speed. Credits: 7 Clinical Hours: 14 Search Course Schedule for availability
Early Childhood Education
	ECE 111 - Safety, Health, and Nutrition Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 and TRE 089 with an “S” and, as a requirement for CDA certification, experience working in a private or public preschool or a childcare setting. Description: An introduction to the study of comprehensive health, mental health, safety, and nutrition in early childhood group settings including regulatory guidelines. The focus is on applying practical guidelines to create and maintain a healthy and safe environment for children. This includes assessing each child’s health status, studying nutritional needs of children, learning communicable disease prevention, designing emergency and evacuation plans, and making a risk analysis, as well as current topics, resources, and research-based practices. Credits: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ECE 112 - Learning Environment in Early Childhood Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 and TRE 089 with an “S” and, as required for CDA certification, experience working in a private or public preschool setting or a childcare setting. Description: This course is an introduction to the theories and principles for arranging effective indoor and outdoor learning environments in early childhood settings. Emphasis is on how to analyze spaces, design and maintain well-organized learning places that stimulate optimal cognitive, social and physical development in attractive learning centers with age-appropriate equipment and materials, providing a high-quality early childhood education. Credits: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ECE 113 - Principles of Child Development and Curriculum Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 and TRE 089 with an “S” and, as required for CDA certification, experience working in a private or public preschool setting or a childcare setting. Description: A basic overview of theories, research, and trends in human development from prenatal to age eight, and application of the fundamental principles of child development to effectively design and implement curriculum which promotes development of the whole child. Introduction to methods and materials to assist young children in the learning process with an emphasis on the arts, movement, dramatic play, technology and sensory activities, all within the context of creativity, observation and developmentally appropriate activities. Assessment strategies used to support children’s learning are explored. Credits: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ECE 114 - Physical Development Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 and TRE 089 with an “S” and, as required for CDA certification, experience working in a private or public preschool or a childcare setting. Description: This course focuses on issues of physical fitness and well-being in young children, which supports the child’s right to play and learn in an inclusive environment. Best practice activities will be addressed that develop large and small motor skills and the five senses. Credits: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ECE 115 - Intellectual Development Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 and TRE 089 with an “S” and, as required for CDA certification, experience working in a private or public preschool or a childcare setting. Description: This course focuses on the intellectual development of children 0-8 by investigating theories, trends, and principles of cognitive growth. There will be a focus on activities that strengthen children’s early literacy skills, including, but not limited to: the use of spoken language, listening skills, and increasing vocabulary. Credits: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ECE 116 - Social, Emotional, and Self-Concept Development Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 and TRE 089 with an “S” and, as a requirement for CDA certification, experience working in a private or public preschool or a childcare setting. Description: This course provides an overview of social, emotional, and self-concept theory and the impact on children in the early childhood educational setting. Developmentally appropriate activities and experiences strengthen a healthy self-concept, stimulate emotional I.Q., and social competency within a group. Credits: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ECE 117 - Observation, Behavior, and Guidance Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 and TRE 089 with an “S” and, as a requirement for CDA certification, experience working in a private or public preschool or a childcare setting. Description: An introductory course that explores the research and techniques for guiding children in early childhood education with a focus on individual child and adult needs for a disciplined environment. Areas of focus include the following: objective observation, record keeping techniques, guidance, behavior modification techniques, listening skills, and classroom management. An emphasis is placed on two-way communication, providing an environment where children can learn and practice appropriate behaviors individually and in a group. Credits: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Search Course Schedule for availability

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BUE 165 - Social Media Marketing

BUE 175 - Business Ethics

BUE 250 - Business Plan for Entrepreneurs

BUE 260 - Global Management

BUE 280 - Business Internship

BUS 161 - Marketing

BUS 162 - Retailing and Customer Service

BUS 202 - Legal Environment of Business

BUS 204 - Business Communications

BUS 206 - Microeconomics

BUS 207 - Macroeconomics

BUS 208 - Business Statistics

BUS 221 - Financial Accounting

BUS 222 - Managerial Accounting

BUS 247 - Human Resource Management

CHM 130 - Fundamental Chemistry with Lab

CHM 151 - General Chemistry I with Lab

CHM 152 - General Chemistry II with Lab

CHM 235 - General Organic Chemistry I with Lab

CHM 236 - General Organic Chemistry II with Lab

COM 100 - Introduction to Communication

COM 121 - Interpersonal Communication

COM 151 - Public Speaking

CIS 110 - Introduction to Computer Information Systems

CIS 115 - A+ Computer Technology Hardware

CIS 116 - A+ Computer Technology Software

CIS 120 - Introduction to Programming

CIS 125 - Basic Game Design and Creation

CIS 131 - Microsoft Office

CIS 135 - Microsoft Access

CIS 136 - Microsoft Excel

CIS 138 - Microsoft Word

CIS 141 - Microsoft PowerPoint

CIS 142 - Digital Media

CIS 143 - Web Page Design I

CIS 153 - Networking Essentials

CIS 156 - Network Security and Penetration Testing

CIS 200 - Programming and Game Development with Python

CIS 204 - Programming and Game Development in C++

CIS 206 - Programming for the Web in JavaScript

CIS 208 - Programming in C#

CIS 210 - Database Management and SQL Design

CIS 243 - Web Page Design II

CIS 253 - Cybersecurity Administration

CIS 265 - Healthcare Information Technician Capstone

CIS 270 - Systems Analysis and Design

CIS 280 - CIS Internship

CSC 110 - Computer Science I

CSC 210 - Computer Science II

CUL 111 - Fundamentals of Culinary Arts

CUL 121 - Fundamentals of the Pantry

CUL 131 - Fundamentals of Sauce

CUL 141 - Fundamentals of Butchery

CUL 215 - Art of Bread

CUL 216 - Art of Pastry

CUL 217 - Art of Confections

CUL 220 - Culinary Nutrition

CUL 230 - Preservation Techniques

CUL 240 - Culinary Business Practices

CUL 248 - Culinary Capstone

CUL 250 - Indigenous Fusion I

CUL 251 - Indigenous Fusion II

CUL 255 - Modern Gastronomy

CUL 270 - Restaurant Practicum

CUL 280 - Culinary Externship

DAE 100 - Clinical Dental Assisting I

DAE 101 - Biomedical Dental Sciences

DAE 105 - Dental Infection Control

DAE 111 - Dental Radiology

DAE 112 - Dental Radiology Lab

DAE 114 - Clinical Assisting Externship

DAE 115 - Office Management for the Dental Assistant

DAE 118 - Dental Materials

DAE 120 - Clinical Dental Assisting II

DEH 100 - Current Issues and Ethics in Dental Hygiene

DEH 101 - Pre-Clinical Dental Hygiene

DEH 104 - Dental Hygiene Theory I

DEH 112 - Periodontology I