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

Course Descriptions


Click here to view Classification of Courses and Course Description Legend .

 

Real Estate

  
  • REAL 104 - Introduction to Real Estate Appraisal

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course covers the basic underlying factors in real estate appraising and is confined primarily to the appraisal of one-family residential property presenting the three approaches to value: cost, income, and sales comparison, with greatest emphasis being placed on the sales comparison approach. Fifteen class hours toward the Brokers Examination are awarded upon the satisfactory completion of this course.Prerequisite: REAL 101  or possession of the salesperson license.

  
  • REAL 105 - Property Management, Sales and Brokerage

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    A course in real estate management giving emphasis to fundamentals of tenant management, social and ethical responsibilities of management, income structure and financial analysis, commercial and industrial, management control, and the nature and function of sales brokerage. Thirty class hours toward the Brokers Examination are awarded upon the satisfactory completion of this course.Prerequisite: REAL 101  or possession of the salesperson license.

  
  • REAL 106 - Real Estate Brokerage

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
    This course is a requirement for those students planning to take the Illinois Real Estate Brokers Examination. The course covers issues pertaining to the nature of real estate agency and brokerage relationships and responsibilities, disclosure requirements for brokers and agents, escrow, accounting and records requirements, and the terms of the Illinois real estate licensing laws. Upon successful completion of this course, 15 classroom hours of credit are awarded toward the Illinois Real Estate Brokers License requirements.Prerequisite: REAL 101 .

  
  • REAL 107 - Advanced Principles of Real Estate

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
    This course is a requirement for those students planning to take the Illinois Real Estate Brokers Examination. The course covers issues pertaining to the nature of real estate agency and brokerage relationships and responsibilities, disclosure requirements for brokers and agents, escrow, accounting and records requirements, and the terms of the Illinois real estate licensing laws. Upon successful completion of this course, 15 classroom hours of credit are awarded toward the Illinois Real Estate Brokers License requirements.Prerequisite: REAL 101 .

  
  • REAL 108 - Real Estate Contracts and Conveyance

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
    This course is a requirement for those students planning to take the Illinois Real Estate Brokers Examination. The course covers issues pertaining to the nature of real estate agency and brokerage relationships and responsibilities, disclosure requirements for brokers and agents, escrow, accounting and records requirements, and the terms of the Illinois real estate licensing laws. Upon successful completion of this course, 15 classroom hours of credit are awarded toward the Illinois Brokers License requirements.Prerequisite: REAL 101 .

  
  • REAL 201 - Appraising Income Property I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course is designed to provide the student with the basic theory, concepts and techniques of valuing income property. It concentrates on the process of income appraising and covers processing income, capitalization rate development and the residual techniques of capitalization.Prerequisite: REAL 104 .

  
  • REAL 202 - Appraising Income Property II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Advanced techniques of capitalization are examined with emphasis on the use of compound interest factors, leasehold and leased free appraising, mortgage equity, and other advanced techniques.Prerequisite: REAL 201 .

  
  • REAL 203 - Real Estate Finance

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    A study of the economics of real estate financing, including sources of mortgage money, mortgage terms, marketing loans, and discussion of real estate appraisals for financial purposes.Prerequisite: REAL 101 .

  
  • REAL 204 - Land Development and Utilization

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    A general overview of land development and utilization involving types of uses, amount of land allocated to various uses, alternative use, and marketability of land. This course also includes current and future uses of land with respect to environmental economic consideration.Prerequisite: REAL 101 .

  
  • REAL 206 - Problems in Real Estate Appraisal

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course will consist of 16 sessions each covering a specific topic pertinent to the real estate appraisal profession. The subject matter of the seminar will change from semester to semester but will revolve around current topics of interest in the real estate sales management and appraisal profession. The course will include such topics as the effect and implementation of new legislation.Prerequisite: REAL 202 .

  
  • REAL 207 - Condemnation Appraising

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    An introduction to the real estate appraiser’s role in condemnation appraising with emphasis on both whole and partial takings. Lectures, examples and case studies are used throughout the course.Prerequisite: REAL 201 .

  
  • REAL 208 - Seminars in Real Estate and Appraisal

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
    A seminar course revolving around current topics of interest in real estate sales, management and appraisal.

  
  • REAL 299 - Internship in Real Estate Appraising

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-15-3
    Supervised work experience in a real estate appraisal firm.Prerequisite: Final semester of the two-year real estate appraisal program or consent of the department.


Resource Management Conservation

  
  • RMGT 101 - Conservation

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    A course dealing with plant and animal conservation and control, including soil, forest, wildlife, water, and air. Provides students with an opportunity to observe firsthand many of the problems of modern society in relationship to the preservation of our natural resources.


Retailing

  
  • RET 107 - Retail Management

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Topics discussed include development and the present status of a retailing structure, analysis of major store functions, buying, selling, advertising, sales promotion, store operation activities, money-management control, and employment opportunities.


Robotics

  
  • ROBO 101 - Introduction to Robotics

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    This course provides an overview of current robotic technology. It develops a framework for understanding robotics and examines individual technological components. Robotic applications, cost factors and future developments are discussed. The lab includes work on jointed arm and SCARA-type robots.


Russian Language (Self-Instructional Language Program-SILP)

  
  • RUSS 110 - Conversational Russian I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course focuses on an independent approach, while relying on tutorial guidance from a native speaker, to develop listening, speaking, and reading skills as initial steps to achieving competence as a speaker of Russian. Emphasis is given to intensive drill, practice, and review through listening of audio CDs and conversation among students and with the drill tutor. Cannot be taken as independent study.Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 101 ; or minimum grade “C” in one of the following: ENG 021  and ENG 099 ; or the EAP course sequence ENG 078 , ENG 079 , ENG 088 , and ENG 089 ; or ENG 096 .

  
  • RUSS 111 - Conversational Russian II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course will continue RUSS 110 , specifically through further development of students’ listening, speaking, and reading skills learned during the first semester. Through tutorial guidance from native speakers, students will increase their competencies as speakers of Russian (both formal and idiomatic). Emphasis continues on drill, practice (both individually and in groups), and review through listening of audio CDs and by actual conversation among students and with the drill tutor.Prerequisite: RUSS 110  or “B” on proficiency test for RUSS 110 .


Sales

  
  • SALE 101 - Sales

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    A study of the principles of professional salespersonship in the retailing of goods and services, as well as selling oneself and one’s ideas. Students will focus on strategies to locate prospective customers and develop long-term, positive relationships with customers. Students will develop sales presentation and customer service skills.


Sociology

  
  • SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: S7 900
    Introduction to the basic principles, concepts and methods fundamental to the discipline of sociology. Emphasis on the structure and dynamics of human society with special attention to group behavior, socialization, social institutions, social problems, stratification, family, population, and crime.Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 101 ; or minimum grade “C” in one of the following: ENG 021  and ENG 099 ; or the EAP course sequence ENG 078 , ENG 079 , ENG 088 , and ENG 089 ; or ENG 096 .

  
  • SOC 110 - Introduction to Rural Sociology

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    The course provides the student with basic principles, concepts and methods necessary for the understanding and analysis of rural societies and institutions, demographic patterns and trends, cultures and subcultures, impact of technology, environmental changes, globalization and the economy, including health care delivery systems.

  
  • SOC 220 - Sex, Gender and Power

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: S7 904D
    This course explores the origin of sexual inequality and attempts to provide an awareness of the division of labor in marriage, power differential in society, and the impact of such social and economic arrangements on individuals. Issues like the impact of sexism on men and violence against women receive careful attention.

  
  • SOC 240 - Introduction to Comparative Religion

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: H5 904N
    Introduction to the comparative study of major religious traditions from primal to modern. Included is an overview of classical religions, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. Attention is also given to social forces affecting religion and religion’s impact on individuals and society.Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 101 ; or minimum grade “C” in one of the following: ENG 021  and ENG 099 ; or the EAP course sequence ENG 078 , ENG 079 , ENG 088 , and ENG 089 ; or ENG 096 .

  
  • SOC 265 - Sociology of War, Conflict and Peace

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course will explore the sociological meanings and outcomes of why people and nations go to war, as well as forming a sociological understanding as to the foundations of social conflicts and finally, possible peaceful resolutions to war and conflict.Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in SOC 101 , or SOC 280 , or SOC 290 .

  
  • SOC 270 - Marriage and the Family

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: S7 902
    A sociological examination of the different forms of marriage and family processes and structures. Classwork and outside readings focus on studies which give insight into the patterns of behavior found in courtship, engagement, marriage, and family life.

  
  • SOC 280 - Sociology of Social Problems

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: S7 901
    A sociological analysis of some of the major social problems in the United States. The problems analyzed vary from year to year in an attempt to consider the most current and pressing issues in American society.

  
  • SOC 290 - Cultural Diversity in America

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: S7 903D
    A study of diverse cultures and the implications for developing strategies that facilitate awareness, appreciation and understanding between people of different cultural backgrounds. The course is concerned with increasing the potential for communication and interaction between diverse elements of society. It should be especially valuable to students contemplating professional careers in teaching, nursing, business, social work, and other related fields.

  
  • SOC 293 - Human Sexualities

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course examines such various aspects of human sexualities as sexuality and the law, female and male sexual anatomy, physiology, sexual arousal and sexual response, gender and sexualities, sensuality and sexual enhancement, contraception and politics of contraceptives, conception, pregnancy, and childbirth, and sexual coercion and control. Life span sexual development, cultural/social construction of sexual desire, cultural/social regulation of sexualities, and sexual orientations will be explored and various competing theoretical perspectives and empirical research findings will be presented.

  
  • SOC 295 - Sociology of Black America

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    A sociological analysis of how the present status of African-Americans is influenced by past practices, customs and traditions. The sociological status of early African-Americans and various sociological problems in the transition from slavery to freedom also are considered. In addition, the role of politics, religion, the press, the black family and social stratification, housing, war time activities, crime, and institutional problems will be analyzed.


Spanish

  
  • SPAN 101 - Elementary Spanish I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    This course is an introduction to basic elements of the Spanish language and cultural background of the Spanish-speaking world, offered for those who have had no Spanish or have had one year of high school Spanish.  The emphasis is on the development of the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) in practical and realistic situations meaningful to beginning students.Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 101 ; or minimum grade “C” in one of the following: ENG 021  and ENG 099 ; or the EAP course sequence ENG 078 , ENG 079 , ENG 088 , and ENG 089 ; or ENG 096 .

  
  • SPAN 102 - Elementary Spanish II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    This course is a continuation of SPAN 101  focusing on the basis elements of the Spanish language and cultural background of the Spanish-speaking world. The emphasis is on increasing students’ ability to communicate through the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in SPAN 101  or proficiency exam.

  
  • SPAN 103 - Intermediate Spanish I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    This course is a thorough review of the structure of the Spanish language.  Students become increasingly proficient at expressing their  thoughts, feeling and opinions on a variety of matters.  The students’ knowledge of Hispanic cultures and traditions is enhanced through discussion and analysis of important cultural themes.Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in SPAN 102  or proficiency exam.

  
  • SPAN 104 - Intermediate Spanish II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    IAI Code: H1 900
    This course is a thorough review of the structure of the Spanish language.  Students become increasingly proficient at expressing their  thoughts, feeling and opinions on a variety of matters.  The students’ knowledge of Hispanic cultures and traditions is enhanced through discussion and analysis of important cultural themes.Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in SPAN 103  or proficiency exam.

  
  • SPAN 105 - Advanced Spanish I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Intensive practice in oral and written Spanish develops mastery of all grammatical structures. Reading selections from Hispanic newspapers, periodicals, and taped materials, as well as written assignments that emphasize historical and contemporary aspects of Hispanic cultures.Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in SPAN 104  or proficiency exam.

  
  • SPAN 106 - Advanced Spanish II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course is a continuation of SPAN 105 .Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in SPAN 105   or proficiency exam.

  
  • SPAN 113 - Intermediate Spanish for Spanish Speakers I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    This course is specifically designed for persons whose first or home language is Spanish or for persons who, through specific circumstances, have developed near native-speaking ability in Spanish. The student will become acquainted with Spanish in its written form, will develop overall knowledge of the language, and will develop an awareness and appreciation of Hispanics and their contributions in U.S. society through current literature on different topics.Prerequisite: Departmental proficiency exam.

  
  • SPAN 114 - Intermediate Spanish for Spanish Speakers II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    This course is a continuation of SPAN 113 .Prerequisite: SPAN 113 .

  
  • SPAN 120 - Basic Occupational Spanish

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
    Basic Occupational Spanish will give participants the opportunity to develop basic oral communication skills for interaction in Spanish in a business setting. Skills covered will include pronunciation rules, alphabet and numbers, and basic verbs, nouns, adjectives, and interrogatives.

  
  • SPAN 121 - Spanish for Landscaping Personnel

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
    Spanish for Landscaping Personnel will train participants to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking personnel in landscaping situations. Skills will include informal conversation, identifying equipment, “how-to” directions, basic commands, stating job needs, telephone conversations, resolving disagreements, and discussing other work place issues. Job-site observations and note taking will be important components of this course.Prerequisite: SPAN 120  or SPAN 101  or higher or consent of department.

  
  • SPAN 123 - Spanish for Law Enforcement Personnel

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Spanish for Law Enforcement Personnel addresses the needs of law enforcement-criminal justice students and professionals. It will train participants to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking people by developing communicative skills through guided role-playing real life scenarios. Emphasis will be made in the correct pronunciation of Spanish sounds and how to communicate specific protocols, including the Miranda warning and waiver.

  
  • SPAN 124 - Spanish for Hospitality

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Spanish for Hospitality personnel will train participants to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking personnel and customers in the hospitality work environment.Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 101 ; or minimum grade of “C” in one of the following: ENG 021  and ENG 099 ; or the EAP course sequence ENG 078 , ENG 079 , ENG 088 , ENG 089 ; or ENG 096 .


Speech

  
  • SPCH 101 - Principles of Speech Communication

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: C2 900
    An introduction to basic human communication principles and skills. The course includes study and practice in interpersonal and public communication. Students will deliver a minimum of three formal presentations. Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 101; or minimum grade of “C” in one of the following: ENG 021  and ENG 099 ; or the EAP course sequence ENG 078 , ENG 079 , ENG 088  and ENG 089 ; or ENG 096 .  

  
  • SPCH 102 - Advanced Public Speaking

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Designed for students interested in pursuing careers in such fields as administration, education, law, business, journalism, political science, or any field that requires contact with the public. The course will develop more effective speaker-audience communication by emphasizing language, composition, organization, and nonverbal communication.Prerequisite: SPCH 101 .

  
  • SPCH 106 - Argumentation and Debate

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Teaches rudiments of logic, evidence, ethics, and organization as applied to argumentative speaking. Practice given in discussion, debate and other kinds of persuasive speaking.Prerequisite: SPCH 101 .

  
  • SPCH 111 - Practicum in Intercollegiate Forensics

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-2-1
    Designed for students participating extensively in speech activities. Consists of preparation for various speech events, rehearsal for those events and participation in at least two tournaments. Weekend travel is required. One semester hour per semester up to a maximum of three credit hours is allowed. Class schedule is to be arranged.

  
  • SPCH 131 - Introduction to Broadcasting

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: MC 914
    A beginning course in broadcasting. Emphasis is placed on historical development, media regulation, broadcasting terminology, and career opportunities in the field.

  
  • SPCH 202 - Interpersonal Communication

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Study of communication theory as it applies to interpersonal relationships. Topics include the communication process, the self as communicator, listening, verbal and nonverbal communication, relationship development and maintenance, and conflict management.


Tagalog (Self-Instructional Language Program-SILP)

  
  • TAGA 110 - Conversational Tagalog I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Pending ICCB approval
    This course focuses upon an independent approach, but with reliance upon tutorial guidance from a native speaker, to develop listening, speaking and reading skills as initial steps to achieving competence as a speaker of Tagalog. Emphasis is given to intensive drill, practice and review through listening to CDs and conversation among students and with the drill tutor. Cannot be taken as independent study.Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 101 ; or minimum grade “C” in one of the following: ENG 021  and ENG 099 ; or the EAP course sequence ENG 078 , ENG 079 , ENG 088 , and ENG 089 ; or ENG 096 .

  
  • TAGA 111 - Conversational Tagalog II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course focuses upon an independent approach, but with reliance upon tutorial guidance from a native speaker, to develop listening, speaking and reading skills as initial steps to achieving competence as a speaker of Tagalog. Emphasis is given to intensive drill, practice and review through listening to CDs and conversation among students and with the drill tutor. Cannot be taken as independent study.Prerequisite: TAGA 110  or “B” on proficiency test for TAGA 110 .


Theatre

  
  • THEA 101 - Introduction to the Theatre

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: F1 907
    A lecture/demonstration course designed to give the student a survey of the interrelationship of the physical theatre, the drama, the actor, and related theatrical crafts. Periods covered will be from Ancient Greece to present day.

  
  • THEA 102 - Oral Interpretation of Literature

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: TA 916
    Designed to provide students with an opportunity to learn and apply principles of the oral performance of prose, poetry and drama.

  
  • THEA 103 - Acting I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: TA 914
    Designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn basic acting techniques, such as body control, vocal flexibility, script analysis, and ensemble work. Assignments/activities include monologues, pantomimes, imagination-strengthening exercises, improvisations, and duet scenes.

  
  • THEA 104 - Technical Theatre I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    IAI Code: TA 911
    A lecture/lab course designed to teach the fundamentals of properties; theatrical architecture and planning; tool use and maintenance, scenery construction and painting, theatre safety, design aesthetics, and basic sound, lighting and costume techniques. Field trips and guest speakers may supplement text and lecture material. Attendance at two college productions and an accompanying written critique are required.

  
  • THEA 105 - Technical Theatre II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    A lecture/lab course designed to teach the fundamentals of properties, lighting and electricity, design concepts, and scenic and lighting design. Field trips and guest speakers may supplement text and lecture materials. Attendance at two college productions and an accompanying written critique are required.

  
  • THEA 106 - Theatre Practicum

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-3-1
    Individual work and study in the various activities of theatrical production. A lab fee is charged for the cost of special materials. Attendance at two college productions and an accompanying written critique are required. May be repeated up to a maximum of four credits.

  
  • THEA 108 - Costumes

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    A lecture/lab course designed to teach students basic historical costumes, basic safety procedures, techniques of costume and accessory construction, tool use, fitting and drapery, and costume shop organization. Projects include cutting, stitchery and furnishing costumes for productions. Also includes mandatory lab activities. Attendance at two college productions and an accompanying written critique are required.

  
  • THEA 110 - Stage Makeup

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    A lecture/lab course designed to teach students the principles, techniques and materials of stage makeup. Includes practical experience in makeup application through mandatory lab activities. Attendance at two college productions and an accompanying written critique are required.

  
  • THEA 114 - Play Analysis for Production

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: TA917
    Lecture/discussion course to acquaint students with several methods of approaching selected playscripts from different areas: acting, costuming, design, directing, and technical. Students will analyze scripts and then envision possible productions. Written and oral analyses required.Prerequisite: THEA 101  or consent of department.

  
  • THEA 201 - Principles of Directing

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    A lecture/demonstration course designed to acquaint the student with the concept of the theatrical director as an interpretive artist and technician. The student will have an opportunity in class to do various exercises related to different directing principles.Prerequisite: THEA 101  and THEA 103 .

  
  • THEA 203 - Acting II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    A continuation of studies in acting, emphasizing characterization, scene study, and ensemble work. Attention will be devoted to analysis, rehearsal and performance of both classical and contemporary scripts.Prerequisite: THEA 103  or consent of department.

  
  • THEA 299 - Special Topics in Theatre

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3 (variable credit)
    The exploration and analysis of topics within the discipline. This is a course for advanced students interested in pursuing an in-depth investigation into a particular theatre topic. A full-time theatre faculty member will determine the topic, with emphasis on exploring areas of study not covered by existing courses. (May be repeated three times for credit.)Prerequisite: THEA 101 .


Transportation and Warehouse Logistics

  
  • TWL 100 - Transportation and Physical Distribution

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Transportation and Physical Distribution studies the fundamental roles and importance of transportation in companies and the society. The course evaluates the complex environment in which transportation services are provided and discusses how to adapt to a fast-paced and rapidly changing industry. Specific topics include: overview of transportation, supply chain, the economy, traditional modes of transportation, special carriers, global transportation, economic and operating characteristics of each mode, costing, pricing, carrier strategy, and information management.

  
  • TWL 101 - The Warehouse Environment

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
    This course is an overview of the functional and structural composition of warehousing and distribution centers. Topics will include product flow, warehousing process, safety, basic principles of a business, ethics and how each employee has an impact on the profitability of the company.

  
  • TWL 102 - Warehousing and Personal Development

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
    This course provides training for success in the warehouse environment that will assist in performing at a higher level at each individual step within the process. Topics will include effective communication, teamwork, development of a positive image, and interview skills.

  
  • TWL 103 - Warehousing and Distribution Process

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-5-4
    This course provides learners with the knowledge and core skills associated with warehousing and distribution. Topics will include warehouse operations, inventory, inventory management, metrics, inventory control methods, protection of the product, special handling, palletizing, handling systems, and hazardous materials.

  
  • TWL 104 - Warehousing Technology Applications

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Warehouse technology applications are those practices important to working in a technical environment. This course covers the use of scanners and data applications along with the understanding of industrial controls and computers and automation.

  
  • TWL 105 - Representative Warehousing Applications

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-.5-4
    This course discusses mathematical concepts used in warehousing and distribution. It also focuses on powered and material handling equipment and safety requirements.

  
  • TWL 110 - Introduction to Supply Chain Management

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course covers basics of supply management, which includes all activities in the flow of materials from the supplier to the consumer. Such activities include the supply chain concept, inventory and warehouse management, physical distribution, order management, materials handling, capacity management, just-in-time manufacturing, and total quality management.

  
  • TWL 120 - Introduction to Import/Export

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course focuses on the concerns of the practicing international trade professional worldwide. It has been designed to form a sound foundation and understanding of the major factors affecting the global marketplace. It is designed to build exporting and importing skills and an understanding of the methods and procedures of importing and exporting products. All of the major concepts and terminology of international trade are addressed in the hands-on activities and topic papers that form the basis of this course. Emphasis will be placed on the practical details with actual case histories studied.

  
  • TWL 130 - Principles of Operations Management

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course provides a detailed study of operations management, emphasizing the achievement of the highest levels of service and product quality while keeping cost as low as possible. This course provides detailed operations management study. The major areas covered included integrated product development, integrated supply chain management, process and capacity planning and control, inventory planning, forecasting, just-in-time philosophy, push vs. pull program, total quality management, and enterprise resource planning.

  
  • TWL 140 - Transportation & Cargo Security

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
    This course examines relevant facets of maritime, land, pipeline, and air transportation security-related systems and associated issues. It covers applicable legislation and the agencies tasked to oversee each mode of transportation. It also describes how to implement an appropriate program to enhance the security of a particular mode of transportation.


Veterinary Medical Technology

  
  • VET 110 - Small Animal Nursing I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-3-2.5
    Students will develop skills in handling, restraint, and other nursing techniques for dogs and cats. Emphasis will be on obtaining medical history, record keeping, physical exams, administering tables, liquid and injectable medications, obtaining blood, diagnostic procedures, providing client information, and risk factor management (preventable health care). Prerequisite: Admission into the Veterinary Medical Technology program.

  
  • VET 111 - Small Animal Nursing II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-3-2.5
    Development of basic nursing skills for the dog and cat. Emphasis on bandaging, venipuncture, placement of indwelling catheters, dentistry, and urinary diseases. Other topics to be discussed include endocrine diseases, reproduction, fluid therapy, and gastrointestinal conditions.Prerequisite: Admission into the Veterinary Medical Technology program and successful completion of all previous work.

  
  • VET 112 - Radiography

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-3-3.5
    Utilization of radiographic and ultrasound equipment on animals and positioning for various anatomical exposures with an emphasis on radiation safety, and methods of obtaining high-quality diagnostic pictures. Prerequisite: Admission into Veterinary Medical Technology program and successful completion of all previous work.

  
  • VET 116 - Large Animal Nursing I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-4-4
    Handling, restraint, and nursing techniques in horses, ruminants, and swine. Fundamentals involving live animal evaluation, nutrition, diseases and physiology of beef and dairy cattle, sheep, goats, swine, poultry, and horses. Prerequisite: Admission into the Veterinary Medical Technology program.

  
  • VET 117 - Surgery and Technology I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-3-2.5
    Development of surgical support skills with emphasis on surgery packs, instruments, autoclaving, aseptic techniques, surgical techniques, surgical preps, and suture materials. Injectable and inhalant anesthesia of dogs and cats, stages and planes of anesthesia and patient monitoring will be introduced. Prerequisite: Admission into the Veterinary Medical Technology program and successful completion of all previous work.

  
  • VET 118 - Kennel Management and Animal Care I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
    This course will introduce concepts for the necessary care of dogs and cats in a kennel environment. Husbandry techniques, record keeping, and sanitation of the animal facility will be demonstrated. Effective use of teamwork will be emphasized. Basic canine training and behavior modification techniques will be introduced.Prerequisite: Acceptance into Veterinary Medical Technology program.

  
  • VET 119 - Animal Pharmacology

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Designed to provide the knowledge and theory of pharmacology necessary for the entry-level veterinary technician. The course includes dosage and solution problems, dispensing procedures, client education, pharmokinetics, and drug administration. Prerequisite: Admission into the Veterinary Medical Technology program.

  
  • VET 128 - Kennel Management and Animal Care II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
    This course is a continuation of the concepts of Kennel Management and Animal Care I. Preventative health care, health problem assessments and nutritional requirements of dogs and cats will be emphasized. Canine behavior analysis and understanding feline behavior will be introduced. Prerequisite: Admission into the Veterinary Medical Technology program and successful completion of all previous work.

  
  • VET 140 - Clinical Pathology I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-3-2.5
    Introduction to veterinary hematology and identification of internal and external parasites; renal, hepatic and pancreatic disorders; routine laboratory testing of blood, plasma, urine, and feces. Prerequisite: Admission into Veterinary Medical Technology program; BIO 151  and BIO 240  or concurrent enrollment.

  
  • VET 210 - Clinic Care I Summer Rotation

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-40-6
    Skill and proficiency development through clinical externships. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the first year in the Veterinary Medical Technology program.

  
  • VET 212 - Surgery Technology II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-3-2.5
    Develop surgical support skills with emphasis on surgery packs, instruments, autoclaving, aseptic techniques, surgical techniques, surgical preps, suture materials, and surgical assisting. Also included are inhalant and injectable anesthesia of the dog and cat, stages and planes of anesthesia, and patient monitoring.Prerequisite: VET 117  and BIO 160 .

  
  • VET 213 - Animal Management

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-2
    Advanced clinical pathology techniques and skills review. Proficiency will be gained in the areas of theriogenetics, necropsy, specimen management, toxicology, zoonosis, exotic hematology, and cytology.Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of three semesters of the Veterinary Medical Technology program.

  
  • VET 214 - Laboratory Animals

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-2-2
    This class will cover an introduction to laboratory animal science. The lecture portion of the course will cover experimental methodology, laws and regulations, health and disease, environmental effects, and ethical perspectives on the use of animals in medical research. The focus will be on the veterinary technician’s responsibility to provide humane care and to be a liaison between scientist and animal. The lab portion of this course will offer a hands-on approach to basic techniques using common laboratory animals as models.Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the first year in the Veterinary Medical Technology program.

  
  • VET 216 - Exotic Animal Nursing

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    Skill development in handling, restraint, and nursing techniques of zoological animals. Fundamentals involve species recognition, ethical considerations and immobilization techniques. Emphasis is placed on clinical pathology and adaptation of small animal nursing to exotic animals.Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of three semesters of the Veterinary Medical Technology program.

  
  • VET 220 - Clinic Care II Rotations, Supervised Occupational Experience

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-40-9
    Veterinary technician skill and proficiency development through clinical rotations.Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the first 1.75 years in the Veterinary Medical Technology program and received a minimum grade “C” in all required curriculum courses.

  
  • VET 228 - Kennel Management and Animal Care III

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
    This course is a continuation of the concepts of Kennel Management and Animal Care II. Team leadership, client communication and office practices will be emphasized, as well as continuing work with canine behavior modification.Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of two semesters of the Veterinary Medical Technology program.

  
  • VET 240 - Clinical Pathology II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    This course is a continuation of Clinical Pathology I with an emphasis on the CBC, specifically leukogram and erythrocytic changes in disease. Proficiency in microscopic examination of hematology, urinalysis, and microbiology samples. Microscopic skills are also a primary focus.Prerequisite: VET 140 .

  
  • VET 250 - Clinical Pathology III

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    This course is a continuation of Clinical Pathology I and II. Proficiency in advanced clinical pathology skills will be gained in the areas of hematology, clinical chemistries, cytology, necropsy, and zoonosis.Prerequisite: VET 240 .

  
  • VET 260 - Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-2-4
    This course is designed to educate the veterinary medical technology student in anatomy and physiology unique to the various domestic animal species and its clinical, pathological, and surgical applications. An in-depth study of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, digestive, and reproductive systems of domestic animal species.Prerequisite: BIO 160  and current enrollment in the Veterinary Medical Technology curriculum.

  
  • VET 299 - Special Topics in Veterinary Science

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-(variable credit)
    An advanced course for the veterinary technician student on topics not currently covered in the Veterinary Medical Technology program or on topics to be covered in greater depth than that provided by entry-level Veterinary Technology classes. (May be repeated three times for credit.)Prerequisite: Two successful semesters in the Veterinary Medical Technology program.


Welding and Metal Fabrication

  
  • WELD 114 - Arc Welding I (Beginning)

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-1-1.5
    A beginning course in a comprehensive welding program. Emphasis on types of welding, kinds of machines, differences in current, and types of electrodes used.

  
  • WELD 115 - Arc Welding II (Flat and Horizontal)

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-1-1.5
    Introduction to and basic techniques on arc welding in the horizontal position. Basic techniques in arc welding including how to set current and fine settings on power sources. Emphasis is also on striking the arc and motions to be used in running the bead.Prerequisite: WELD 114 .

  
  • WELD 116 - Arc Welding III (Vertical)

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-1-1.5
    Technical knowledge, motions used and individual practice in vertical welding.Prerequisite: WELD 115  or proficiency.

  
  • WELD 117 - Arc Welding IV (Advanced Vertical)

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-1-1.5
    A continuation of WELD 116  with added emphasis on practice with beads of varying widths to perfect the process in preparation for pipe welding.Prerequisite: WELD 116 .

  
  • WELD 118 - Pipe Welding I (Horizontal-Fixed Position)

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-1-1.5
    Practice welding pipes of all sizes with consideration of the importance of pipes used in transporting oil, gas and water, and in piping systems in buildings, refineries and industrial plants.Prerequisite: WELD 128  or proficiency.

  
  • WELD 119 - Pipe Welding II (Horizontal Position)

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-1-1.5
    Emphasizes those skills introduced in WELD 118  and allows time to perfect and polish them. Two additional technical aspects of pipe welding are introduced: small-diameter pipe and welding with stainless steel rod. This being done in the horizontal fixed (groove weld) position.Prerequisite: WELD 128  or proficiency.

  
  • WELD 120 - Pipe Welding III (Vertical Position)

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-1-1.5
    This course emphasizes technical aspects of vertical pipe welding and how they fit into the overall pipe-welding procedures-this being done in the 45-degree-angle position. (Horizontal fixed and groove weld)Prerequisite: WELD 119 .

  
  • WELD 121 - Oxygen Acetylene Welding I (Cutting)

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-1-1.5
    The process by which the oxyacetylene flame is used to heat metal to the melting point (“burning,” “flame cutting” or “flame machining”).

  
  • WELD 122 - Oxygen Acetylene Welding II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-1-1.5
    This course teaches oxyacetylene welding and brazing in the horizontal position.Prerequisite: WELD 121  or consent of department.

 

Page: 1 <- 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12