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Music BAND
JJC Community Band / JJC Jazz Band
For credit, enroll in MUS 155 or MUS 156 . For non-credit, enroll in ICDEM 964 or ICDEM 974 .
CHOIR/CHORALE
JJC Chamber Singers / JJC Chorale
For credit, enroll in MUS 150 or MUS 152 . For non-credit, enroll in ICDEM 966 or ICDEM 965 . |
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MUS 101 - Exploration of Music Literature Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
IAI Code: F1 900
A survey of the art of music, its materials, composers, instruments, terminology, styles, and forms from the Middle Ages through the 20th century. Required of music majors.
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MUS 102 - Exploration of American Music Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
IAI Code: F1 904
A survey course dealing with important people and trends in the evolution and development of American musical culture from colonial times to the present.
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MUS 103 - Evolution of Jazz Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
IAI Code: F1 904
A survey course which explores the evolution and development of jazz, America’s only native musical art form. The study begins in 1850 with the blending of African, European, Haitian, and Creole music and culture in New Orleans, which results in the creation of blues, ragtime and improvisation. The study continues with development of jazz in Chicago, Kansas City, New York, and Los Angeles. The course introduces blues, Dixieland, big band, bop, cool, hard bop, free and fusion-America’s music.
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MUS 104 - Fundamentals of Music Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
A study of the rudiments of music. Notation, scales, intervals, chords, terminology, sight singing, dictation, and ear training. Required of music majors with insufficient background to enter MUS 105 .
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MUS 105 - Theory of Music Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 5-1-4
A study of the basic terms, techniques and theoretical concepts of Western music by means of analysis, ear training, part-writing, and keyboard. Required of music majors.Prerequisite: “B” or better in MUS 104 and satisfactory achievement of competency requirements, or placement by examination.
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MUS 106 - Theory of Music Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 5-1-4
Continuation of MUS 105 . Required of music majors.Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in MUS 105 .
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MUS 107 - Music in World Cultures Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
IAI Code: F1 903N
A survey course in which students explore the social and cultural settings of different musical traditions from around the world through a number of guided listening examples. No prior musical study is required.
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MUS 108 - History of Rock and Roll: An Introduction Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
Historical survey of the development and major cultural contributions of American music and composers, including classical, jazz and popular forms, within the context of the American culture of the time.
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MUS 110 - Class Piano Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-2-1
Class piano for beginning piano students. Enrollment in piano or passage of piano proficiency exam is required of music majors. (May be repeated three times for credit.)
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MUS 111 - Class Voice Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-2-1
This course is designed to provide beginning or non-major students with a basic background in vocal techniques, to provide instrumental music majors with a basic foundation in vocal performance techniques, and to give drama-oriented students exposure to techniques of vocal production and interpretation for use in the area of musical theatre. (May be repeated three times for credit.)
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MUS 112 - Class Guitar Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-2-1
A course which combines beginning guitar techniques and music fundamentals. Students must furnish own guitar. (May be repeated three times for credit.)
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MUS 113 - Class Percussion Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-2-1
This course will provide a basic background in percussion techniques for non-music majors as well as music majors lacking sufficient background to participate in applied percussion. Students must provide their own sticks, mallets, pitch pipe, and appropriate carrying bag as recommended by the instructor. (May be repeated three times for credit.)
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MUS 120 - Applied Piano Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
Private instruction, a half-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in piano, commensurate with the student’s current ability. This course is intended for non-music majors, music majors needing further development on their major instrument before taking 200-level courses, early-entry-permit high school students, or students desiring to improve their performance skills for reasons of personal enrichment. Students are expected to practice a minimum of six hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester, and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. (May be repeated three times for credit.)
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MUS 121 - Applied Voice Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
Private instruction, a half-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in voice, commensurate with the student’s current ability. This course is intended for non-music majors, music majors needing further development on their major instrument before taking 200-level courses, early-entry-permit high school students, or students desiring to improve their performance skills for reasons of personal enrichment. Students are expected to practice a minimum of six hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester, and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. (May be repeated three times for credit.)
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MUS 122 - Applied Woodwinds Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
Private instruction, a half-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in a woodwind instrument, commensurate with the student’s current ability. This course is intended for non-music majors, music majors needing further development on their major instrument before taking 200-level courses, early-entry-permit high school students, or students desiring to improve their performance skills for reasons of personal enrichment. Students are expected to practice a minimum of six hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester, and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. (May be repeated three times for credit.)
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MUS 123 - Applied Brass Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
Private instruction, a half-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in a brass instrument, commensurate with the student’s current ability. This course is intended for non-music majors, music majors needing further development on their major instrument before taking 200-level courses, early-entry-permit high school students, or students desiring to improve their performance skills for reasons of personal enrichment. Students are expected to practice a minimum of six hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester, and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. (May be repeated three times for credit.)
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MUS 124 - Applied Instrument Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
Private instruction, a half-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in an instrument not offered by the full-time music faculty, commensurate with the student’s ability. This course is intended for non-music majors, music majors needing further development on their major instrument before taking 200-level courses, early-entry-permit high school students or students desiring to improve their performance skills for reasons of personal enrichment. Students are expected to practice a minimum of six hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester, and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. (May be repeated three times for credit.)
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MUS 125 - Applied Percussion Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
Private instruction, a half-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in percussion, commensurate with the student’s current ability. This course is intended for non-music majors, music majors needing further development on their major instrument before taking 200-level courses, early-entry-permit high school students, or students desiring to improve their performance skills for reasons of personal enrichment. Students are expected to practice a minimum of six hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester, and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. (May be repeated three times for credit.)
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MUS 126 - Applied Guitar Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
Private instruction, a half-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in guitar, commensurate with the student’s current ability. This course is intended for non-music majors, music majors needing further development on their major instrument before taking 200-level courses, early-entry-high school students, or students desiring to improve their performance skills for reasons of personal enrichment. Students are expected to practice a minimum of six hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester, and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. (May be repeated three times for credit.).
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MUS 127 - Applied Bass Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
Private instruction, a half-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in bass, commensurate with the student’s current ability. This course is intended for non-music majors, music majors needing further development on their major instrument before taking 200-level courses, early-entry-permit high school students, or students desiring to improve their performance skills for reasons of personal enrichment. Students are expected to practice a minimum of six hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester, and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. (May be repeated three times for credit.).
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MUS 131 - Elements of Conducting Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
Elements of Conducting is a course designed to develop the basic techniques for conducting instrumental and vocal ensembles. MUS 131 will provide the opportunity for students to acquire a basic baton technique, an understanding of rehearsal techniques, an introduction to score reading, and practical knowledge through working with instrumental and vocal ensembles.
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MUS 150 - JJC Chamber Singers Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-3-1
Select vocal ensemble designed to give the highly motivated vocal performer experience in small ensemble performance. Music includes works from Renaissance to contemporary jazz. (May be repeated three times for credit.) Audition required. (For non-credit, register in ICDEM 966 .)
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MUS 152 - JJC Chorale Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-3-1
A community-oriented choral organization available to people that want to perform oratorios, cantatas, and other major choral works. One major choral work is performed each semester. (May be repeated three times for credit.) (For non-credit, register in ICDEM 965 .)
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MUS 155 - JJC Community Band Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-3-1
Practical experience in the rehearsal and public performance of the best in band literature. Open to all students. Required of music majors with a wind or percussion instrument as the major or concentration instrument. (May be repeated three times for credit.) (For non-credit, register in ICDEM 964 .)
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MUS 156 - JJC Jazz Band Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-3-1
Designed to acquaint instrumentalists with jazz literature and improvisational procedures and to promote a high degree of stylistic and technical competence in performance. (May be repeated three times for credit.) (For non-credit, register in ICDEM 974 .)
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MUS 160 - Instrumental Ensemble Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-2-1
Small instrumental ensembles available to students who desire experience in performance of music written for small instrumental groups (chamber music). Specific types of ensembles vary from semester to semester. (May be repeated three times for credit.)
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MUS 180 - Introduction to Music Technology Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
This class is an introduction to the use of computers in music production, music notation, and music education. Basic software and concepts in educational and music technology will be emphasized. Sources, selection, evaluation, creation, and implementation of electronic media for the musician and music educator will be covered in this course. Basic computer and piano skills required.Prerequisite: MUS 104
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MUS 201 - Music History I Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
The history of music from the end of the ancient world to the end of the Baroque period.Prerequisite: Minimum grade “B” in MUS 101 and minimum grade “C” in MUS 106 . Music majors are strongly encouraged to take Music History II to ensure junior status upon transfer.
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MUS 202 - Music History II Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
The history of music in the Classic, Romantic and Contemporary periods.Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in MUS 201 . Music majors are strongly encouraged to take Music History II to ensure junior status upon transfer.
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MUS 205 - Advanced Theory of Music Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 5-1-4
Continuation of MUS 106 . Advanced principles of harmony, counterpoint, sight singing, ear training, harmonic and melodic dictation, and keyboard harmony.Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in MUS 106 .
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MUS 206 - Advanced Theory of Music Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 5-1-4
Continuation of MUS 205 . Advanced principles of harmony, counterpoint, sight singing, ear training, harmonic and melodic dictation, and keyboard harmony.Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in MUS 205 .
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MUS 220 - Applied Piano Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
Private instruction, a one-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in piano, intended for music majors with piano as their major or concentration instrument or for students seriously interested in improving their performance skills. This course incorporates representative solo and study materials, advanced knowledge of appropriate literature, and the goal of improved performance skills. Students are expected to practice a minimum of 12 hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester, and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. (May be repeated three times for credit.)
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MUS 221 - Applied Voice Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
Private instruction, a one-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in voice, intended for music majors with voice as their major or concentration instrument or for students seriously interested in improving their performance skills. This course incorporates representative solo and study materials, advanced knowledge of appropriate literature, and the goal of improved performance skills. Students are expected to practice a minimum of 12 hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester, and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. (May be repeated three times for credit.)
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MUS 222 - Applied Woodwinds Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
Private instruction, a one-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in a woodwind instrument, intended for music majors with a woodwind instrument as their major or concentration instrument or for students seriously interested in improving their performance skills. This course incorporates representative solo and study materials, advanced knowledge of appropriate literature, and the goal of improved performance skills. Students are expected to practice a minimum of 12 hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester, and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. (May be repeated three times for credit.)
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MUS 223 - Applied Brass Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
Private instruction, a one-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in a brass instrument, intended for music majors with a brass instrument as their major or concentration instrument or for students seriously interested in improving their performance skills. This course incorporates representative solo and study materials, advanced knowledge of appropriate literature, and the goal of improved performance skills. Students are expected to practice a minimum of 12 hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester, and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. (May be repeated three times for credit.)
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MUS 224 - Applied Instrument Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
Private instruction, one-hour per week for 16 weeks, in an instrument not offered by the full-time music faculty, intended for music majors with the instrument as their major or concentration instrument or for students seriously interested in improving their performance skills. This course incorporates representative solo and study materials, advanced knowledge of appropriate literature, and the goal of improved performance skills. Students are expected to practice a minimum of 12 hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. (May be repeated three times for credit.)
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MUS 225 - Applied Percussion Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
Private instruction, one-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in percussion, intended for music majors with percussion as their major or concentration instrument or for students seriously interested in improving their performance skills. This course incorporates representative solo and study materials, advanced knowledge of appropriate literature and the goal of improved performance skills. Students are expected to practice a minimum of 12 hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. (May be repeated three times for credit.)
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MUS 226 - Applied Guitar Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
Private instruction, one-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in guitar, intended for music majors with guitar as their major or concentration instrument or for students seriously interested in improving their performance skills. This course incorporates representative solo and study materials, advanced knowledge of appropriate literature and the goal of improved performance skills. Students are expected to practice a minimum of 12 hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. (May be repeated three times for credit.)
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MUS 227 - Applied Bass Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
Private instruction, one-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in bass guitar, intended for music majors with bass guitar as their major or concentration instrument or for students seriously interested in improving their performance skills. This course incorporates representative solo and study materials, advanced knowledge of appropriate literature and the goal of improved performance skills. Students are expected to practice a minimum of 12 hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. (May be repeated three times for credit.)
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MUS 299 - Special Topics in Music Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-3 variable
The exploration and analysis of topics within the discipline. This is a course for students interested in pursuing an in-depth investigation into a particular music topic. A full-time music faculty member will determine the topic, with emphasis on exploring areas of study not covered by existing courses. (May be repeated up to three times).Prerequisite: MUS 101
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Natural Science |
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NSCI 090 - How to Study Science Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
A study skills course for students who plan to enroll in introductory science courses taught by instructors from biology, chemistry and physics. This course will discuss study skills required for all science disciplines including note taking, outlining, reading textbooks, scientific writing, cooperative learning, and test-taking strategies. Techniques such as graphing metric conversions, significant figures, proper use of a calculator, and basic computer skills will be discussed. The issue of science phobia will be addressed by having students perform portions of experiments from all of the above-mentioned disciplines in a non-threatening environment. This course is especially appropriate for students with little or no science background.
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Nuclear Reactor Technician |
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NCLR 101 - Introduction to Nuclear Reactor Operation Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
A study of the basic concepts and procedures necessary for an individual to function as a successful employee and/or potential candidate. Emphasis is placed on the practical aspects of nuclear reactor operations.
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NCLR 102 - Nuclear Reactor Theory Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 5-0-5
A course designed to give the student a basic conceptual knowledge of the operation of power reactors and requirements of Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) licensing. Prepares student to take NRC administered Generic Fundamentals Examination Section(GFES).
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NCLR 103 - Radiation Protection and Chemistry Theory Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
A course designed to give the student a basic conceptual knowledge of radiation protection and chemistry commensurate with the requirements of federal regulations.
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NCLR 104 - Nuclear Criticality Training Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-4-4
A course designed to provide those skills necessary to start up and shut down a nuclear reactor and detect and solve problems that may occur in a nuclear reactor. The student also learns procedures aimed toward prevention as well as emergency action. A simulation of normal operations.Prerequisite: NCLR 102 and NCLR 103 .
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NCLR 105 - Nuclear Reactor Technology Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
A study of the basic concepts and procedures for the maintenance and operation of a nuclear reactor. Emphasis is placed on the heat source of the power cycle.
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NCLR 106 - Reactor Cycle and Auxiliary Systems Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 5-0-5
A course designed to give the student a detailed knowledge of nuclear reactor simulator systems. It also includes refresher training in nuclear reactor theory, heat transfer and radiological controls.Prerequisite: NCLR 102 , NCLR 103 and NCLR 105 .
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NCLR 107 - Nuclear Reactor Simulator Training Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-6-5
This course is designed to provide those skills necessary to operate a nuclear reactor and to detect and solve problems that may occur in a nuclear reactor facility by actually working on a simulated nuclear reactor. The student also learns procedures aimed at prevention as well as emergency action.Prerequisite: NCLR 106 .
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NCLR 108 - Nuclear Reactor Observation Training Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-4-2
This course is designed to provide observation of the day-to-day operation of a nuclear reactor plant under the guidance of the instructor.
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NCLR 109 - Incident (On Site) Plant Systems and Components Description Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-2-4
A detailed study of the systems, concepts and procedures of a specific nuclear reactor plant which a student must have to become a nuclear reactor operator.Prerequisite: NCLR 102 and NCLR 103 .
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NCLR 110 - Nuclear Reactor Operators Licensing Exam Preparation Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 5-0-5
A study of the concepts and principles necessary for students to successfully complete the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Cold or Hot Nuclear Reactor Operator’s licensing examination.Prerequisite: Those courses in the Nuclear Reactor Operation program deemed necessary by the instructor.
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NCLR 111 - Nuclear Reactor Technician Requalification Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
A refresher course designed for maintenance of the high degree of technical knowledge and skills necessary for day-to-day operation of a nuclear power plant.
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Nurse Assistant Skills |
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NA 101 - Certified Nurse Assistant Training Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 6-3-7.5
Designed to prepare qualified nurse assistants to administer care as members of a nursing team in hospitals and in long-term care facilities. Course content includes principles of patient care, and laboratory/clinical experience. Certified by Illinois Department of Public Health.Concurrent: CPR 100.
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NA 120 - Phlebotomy Technician Training Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-2-4
This course is designed to prepare the student in routine phlebotomy techniques for obtaining blood specimens for laboratory analysis. Format of lecture/lab includes venipuncture techniques, phlebotomy equipment, micro-puncture techniques, infection control, and labeling of blood specimens.Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 021 and ENG 099 ; or the EAP course sequence ENG 078 , ENG 079 , ENG 088 and ENG 089 ; or ENG 096 ; or minimum grade “C” in one of the following: ENG 020 and ENG 098 ; or the EAP course sequence ENG 076 , ENG 077 , ENG 086 and ENG 087 .
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NA 122 - Basic Electrocardiography Technician Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-2-4
Training is designed to prepare students in non-invasive electrocardiography procedures, cardiac drugs affecting an EKG, monitoring telemetry units, performing 12-lead EKG and applying a Holter monitor as ordered by physician.Prerequisite: High school diploma; Placement into ENG 021 and ENG 099 ; or the EAP course sequence ENG 078 , ENG 079 , ENG 088 and ENG 089 ; or ENG 096 ; or minimum grade “C” in one of the following: ENG 020 and ENG 098 ; or the EAP course sequence ENG 076 , ENG 077 , ENG 086 and ENG 087 .
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NA 123 - Phlebotomy Technician Training Practicum Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-9-4.5
Integrated clinical practice for phlebotomy students will be held at a certified hospital laboratory. Performing 100 venipunctures, 25 skin punctures and bedside glucose monitoring are required. Upon course completion, students are encouraged to write for certification with the American Society for Clinical Pathology. Students are required to obtain CPR for Healthcare Providers certification before the start of this course. Prerequisite: NA 120 .
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NA 125 - Basic Electrocardiography Technician Practicum Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-3-1.5
Practicum will be performed in a hospital setting to perform 12-lead EKGs and interpret readings from a Holter monitor. Students are required to obtain CPR for Healthcare Providers certification before the start of this course.
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Nursing |
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NURS 100 - Introduction to Nursing Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
This course will enable students to assess their potential to complete the nursing curriculum as well as give students an introduction to nursing roles and responsibilities in a variety of nursing settings. This class will explore basic study skills, communication skills, and mathematical computations used in health care settings, as well as an introduction to common medical terminology. All students enrolled in this class must have successfully completed all developmental courses. This course is not open to any student who has completed any nursing courses.
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NURS 103 - Client Assessment Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2.5-1-3
This course focuses on techniques of a head-to-toe physical assessment utilized in the assessment phase of the nursing process. Emphasis is given to the development of physical assessment skills, interpretation and written description of normal findings, as well as utilization of the diagnostic process to identify defining characteristics of related nursing diagnoses. Content includes a holistic approach and variations of the pediatric and aging clients. Students practice head-to-toe assessment on each other, utilizing techniques of interview, inspection (including use of ophthalmoscope and otoscope), palpation, percussion, and auscultation during each class session.Prerequisite: NURS 150 or consent of department.
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NURS 140 - Basic Nursing Procedures Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
This course introduces the procedures basic to safe, effective nursing care. The procedures focus on the techniques that maintain an aseptic, safe, and hygienic environment for the health care client. Procedures are also highlighted which meet client’s basic physiological needs. The techniques are those that can be utilized by the nurse or delegated to assistive personnel.Concurrent: NURS 150 .
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NURS 150 - Concepts of Nursing Practice I Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 6-6-8
This course introduces the nursing process, levels of prevention, and alterations in basic human needs in the holistic care of the aging client. The student will identify and begin to utilize the concepts of critical thinking, therapeutic communication, and the teaching-learning process in caring for clients in a variety of settings. The student will provide care within the ethical and legal parameters of nursing. Emphasis will be place on, but not limited to, the concepts of acid-base balance, cognition, comfort, development, diversity, culture, elimination, family, fluids and electrolytes, grief and loss, spirituality, health, wellness, and illness, infection, metabolism, mobility, oxygenation, perfusion, sensory perception, thermoregulation, and tissue integrity.Prerequisite: BIO 250 ; must take NURS 140 and NURS 163 prior to or concurrently; must take ENG 101 and PSYC 101 prior to or concurrently.Concurrent: NURS 140 , NURS 163 , ENG 101 and PSYC 101 .
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NURS 160 - Concepts of Nursing Practice II Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4.5-10.5-8
This course expands on the utilization of the nursing process, levels of prevention, and meeting the basic needs in culturally diverse clients with common basic alterations in health including women’s health related needs across the lifespan. The student will provide care within the ethical and legal parameters of nursing. Emphasis will be placed on, but not limited to, the concepts of acid-base imbalances, cellular regulation, family, family health, immunity, metabolism, oxygenation, perfusion, and reproduction.Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in NURS 150 and NURS 163 . Must take BIO 251 , HEAL 109 , PSYC 215 prior to or concurrently. Must take NURS 164 concurrently.
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NURS 163 - Pharmacology and the Nursing Process Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
This course defines the relationship of the nursing process and drug therapy. Lifespan considerations related to pharmacology as well as legal, ethical, and cultural considerations will be discussed. The principles of pharmacotherapeutics along with the basics of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics will be presented. The safe calculation and administration of medication orders will be presented. Major drug classifications will be presented with related nursing implications. Online description This online course offers students the opportunity to complete their work with a flexible schedule. The course will be structured to assist the student in completing the course requirements in 16 weeks. Eight weeks for the summer sessions. Theory classes will be available for two-week intervals. This will facilitate the student completing the assignment in a timely fashion. The student will read the assigned readings and PowerPoints, and complete and return all assignments to the instructor. Multiple modalities will be incorporated into this course. Examples include, but not limited to, research via the Internet, discussion boards, and case studies.Prerequisite: BIO 250 .
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NURS 164 - Concepts in Pediatric Nursing Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
This course continues to expand on the utilization of the nursing process, levels of prevention, and meeting the basic needs of the pediatric client/family while incorporating any ethical, legal, and cultural considerations. Emphasis will be placed on the concepts of development, family, culture, diversity, sensory perception, oxygenation, mobility, tissue integrity, elimination, nutrition, perfusion, and cellular regulation.Prerequisite:
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NURS 170 - LPN to ADN Transition Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 5-3-6
This course is designed to assist the non-collegiate licensed practical nurse in role changes necessary for transition to the associate degree’s in nursing (RN preparation) curriculum at JJC. Selected concepts, clinical topics and supervised clinical experiences focusing on basic biophychosocial needs of clients across the life span are presented.Prerequisite: Must be a licensed LPN plus BIO 250 , ENG 101 , and PSYC 101 and CHEM 100 or CHEM 101 . Must take BIO 251 , HEAL 109 , and PSYC 215 prior to or concurrently.
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NURS 240 - Orientation to Professional Nursing Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: .5-0-.5
This course is designed for the collegiate licensed practical nurse, introducing the student to the philosophy and organization of the Joliet Junior College Associate’s Degree in Nursing curriculum. Emphasis is given to basic needs of human beings and the nursing process. This course incorporates an orientation to the nursing computer lab.Prerequisite: ENG 101 , PSYC 101 , BIO 250 , BIO 251 , HEAL 109 , and PSYC 215 .
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NURS 250 - Concepts of Nursing Practice III Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4.5-10.5-8
This course continues the application of the nursing process as the student develops expertise in identifying and meeting basic needs in culturally diverse clients across the lifespan who are experiencing multiple acute alterations in health which may result in long-term physical/psychosocial sequelae. The student will provide care within the ethical and legal parameters of nursing. As a member of the health care team, the student will utilize the nursing process in a variety of health care settings to care for and educate clients incorporating the levels of prevention in addressing their health care needs. Emphasis will be placed on, but not limited to, the concepts of addiction behavior, cognition, infections, inflammation, metabolism, mood/affect, oxygenation, perfusion, self, stress/coping, and violence.Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in NURS 160 , NURS 163 and NURS 164 . Must take BIO 240 and SPCH 101 prior to or concurrently.
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NURS 260 - Concepts of Nursing Practice IV Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4.5-10.5-8
This course provides the student with experiences that continue the development of the nurse’s role as provider and member of the health care team with focus on the role of manager of culturally diverse clients. This course facilitates the student’s synthesis of learning by incorporating the role of the professional nurse as provider, manager, and member of the nursing profession in the care of the client with complex health care needs across the lifespan. The student will provide care within the ethical and legal parameters of nursing. Also, the student will continue to build upon the curriculum threads, utilizing the nursing process for critical thinking/clinical decision making, effective communication, and the teaching-learning process to assist clients in meeting multiple health care needs. Emphasis will be placed on, but not limited to, the concepts of acid/base, fluid/electrolytes, infection, inflammation, intracranial regulation, metabolism, mobility, oxygenation, perfusion, professionalism, sensory perception, thermoregulation and tissue integrity.Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in NURS 250 . Must take SOC 290 prior to or concurrently.
NOTE: All clinical sessions of NURS 150 , NURS 160 , NURS 250 , and 260 are scheduled as continuous sessions with each contact hour running 60 minutes to conform to Illinois Department of Professional Regulation program approval stipulations. Nursing practicums may include evening hours and are offered at a variety of clinical agencies including hospitals and extended care facilities.
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OFS 100 - Microsoft Outlook Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: (1-0-1)
Students will learn the features of Microsoft Outlook, as well as ways in which this program interacts with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.Prerequisite: OFS 101 or consent of department.
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OFS 101 - Basic Computer Keyboarding Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
In this course, students will use computers for processing information. Its major objectives are to develop touch control of the alpha and numeric keyboard and proper keyboarding techniques; develop proofreading and editing skills; build basic speed and accuracy skills; and learn the proper utilization of various parts of the computer. Students will also learn basic Microsoft Word functions used to create, edit, and format documents.
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OFS 102 - Document Formatting Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
Emphasis is placed on producing business letters, memos, reports, newsletters, and tables, as well as speed and accuracy development on the computer.Prerequisite: OFS 101 or consent of department.
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OFS 103 - Advanced Document Formatting Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
This course is designed to reinforce and increase knowledge of letters, mail merge, memos, rough drafts, tables, business forms, and manuscripts, as well as speed and accuracy development on the computer.Prerequisite: OFS 102 or consent of department.
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OFS 104 - Administrative Documents Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
This course is designed to prepare students for the contemporary business environment in which they are expected to complete a variety of projects using current computer hardware technology and application software. Emphasis is on a mastery of Microsoft Office Suite application software for the purpose of adding value to realistic consultative and administrative tasks. Problem-based learning methods will be employed throughout the course. Capstone course - preferably taken last semester.Prerequisite: OFS 103 and OFS 114 or consent of department. OFS 115 strongly recommended.
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OFS 106 - Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
This intensive course is designed to increase keyboarding speed and improve accuracy. Corrective drills will be used based on the individual’s particular keyboarding needs. (May be repeated two times for credit.)Prerequisite: OFS 101 or one semester of high school keyboarding.
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OFS 110 - Voice Recognition Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
Students will use voice recognition software as a tool to perform and edit computer-generated input tasks. Mastery of basic skills will result in significant improvement in productivity.Prerequisite: OFS 101 and OFS 166 .
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OFS 113 - Desktop Publishing Using Microsoft Word and Publisher Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
An introduction to desktop publishing using Microsoft Word and Publisher. Applications include preparing letterheads, business cards, newsletters, brochures, specialty promotional documents, charts, presentation materials, reports, flyers, and booklets.Prerequisite: OFS 166 or consent of department.
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OFS 114 - Microsoft Office Suite Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
This course introduces basic and intermediate features of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, basic to expert level features of PowerPoint, and the integration of these applications for preparing and enhancing text for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations for personal and professional use. This course covers the objectives of the Microsoft Certification Core Level exams.Prerequisite: OFS 101 or CIS 110 or consent of department. OFS 166 highly recommended.
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OFS 115 - Advanced Microsoft Office Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
This course introduces the advanced features of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook and the integration of these applications for preparing and enhancing advanced level text for work processing, spreadsheets, databases, and personal information management for personal and professional use. This course covers the objective to take the Microsoft Certification Core Level Exams.Prerequisite: OFS 114 .
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OFS 117 - Microsoft Word Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
Presents beginning Microsoft Word functions using the graphical user interface including creating and editing documents, moving and copying text, creating a research paper including footnotes, creating a table of contents, creating a newsletter, setting up a mail merge, recording macros, and using Microsoft Word templates.
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OFS 118 - PageMaker Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
Course includes the basic concepts needed to understand how to create publications in PageMaker, including setting type specifications and alignment, using ruler guides, entering and editing text, using drawing tools; importing and resizing text and graphics files; moving and threading text blocks, using the constrained line tool, creating columns of differing widths, drag-placing text blocks, using story editor; tracking, kerning, leading; layering text on graphics, cropping, rotating text blocks; and creating styles and using Adobe’s table feature.Prerequisite: CIS 105 or consent of department.
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OFS 119 - Introduction to Visual Layout Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
For the student interested in desktop publishing, this course introduces the features of QuarkXPress, including the basic structure and interface of the program, type and typography, copy flow, manipulating pictures and color, and using macros and scripts. The student will learn power tips and techniques that relate to the very core of the program while producing various publications.Prerequisite: CIS 105 or consent of department.
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OFS 120 - Introduction to Image Manipulation Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
An introduction to Adobe Photoshop, an image-editing program that makes it possible to produce high-quality digital images and manipulate scanned images as well as outputting color separations and halftones. Student will be introduced to the tools and capabilities of the Photoshop program and will learn all the important fundamental concepts and features needed to master the program.Prerequisite: CIS 105 or consent of department.
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OFS 128 - Visual Layout and Design Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
An introduction to Adobe InDesign, a design-oriented publishing tool that integrates text and graphics to produce files that may be printed on a local printer, taken to a commercial printing service, or published on the Web.Prerequisite: CIS 105 or consent of department.
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OFS 130 - Introduction to Visual Illustration Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
The student will learn the fundamentals of the object-oriented drawing application Adobe Illustrator, including navigating around the work area; drawing basic shapes; selecting and editing objects, using the pen tool, brushes, color separations, and libraries; creating and formatting display type; and using layers to organize, edit, and display professional, computer-based illustrations.Prerequisite: CIS 105 or consent of department.
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OFS 141 - General Machine Transcription Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
This course introduces students to the transcription of a variety of dictated business documents using computer workstations and transctiption. Objectives focus on the proficiency in transcription of documents from different career fields and the application of rules of formatting, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and usage to documents representative of those career fields.Prerequisite: OFS 166 or consent of department.
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OFS 142 - Legal Machine Transcription Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
This course introduces students to the transcription of authentic legal documents using computer workstations and transcription CDs. Objectives focus on the proficiency in transcription and reinforcement of correct spelling, pronunciation, and definition of commonly used legal terms in the legal profession using prerecorded dictation.Prerequisite: BLAW 101 and OFS 166 or consent of department.
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OFS 143 - Medical Machine Transcription Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
Students transcribe documents using computers and CD accompanying text. Students may use a variety of medical reference books for completing the transcription.Prerequisite: BIO 100 and OFS 166 or consent of department.
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OFS 151 - Computer Data Entry Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
This course introduces students to the ten-key pad to assist in the development required of an entry-level data entry position for entering data into the computer. Objectives include the ability to enter data at speeds beyond 7,000 characters per hour. Prerequisite: OFS 101 or ability to type 30 words per minute.
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OFS 166 - Microsoft Word I Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
This course introduces the features and capabilities of Microsoft Word. Topics include: creating and saving documents; inserting and deleting text; editing text; formatting text; printing documents; preparing envelopes and labels; formatting manuscripts with headers, footers, and learning keyboard and mouse shortcuts.Prerequisite: OFS 101 or consent of department.
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OFS 167 - Microsoft Word II Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
This course introduces the advanced features and capabilities of Microsoft Word. It includes mail merges, styles, charts, outlines, specialized tables and indexes, templates, and online fill-in forms. Upon successful completion of this course, the student may be prepared to pass the Microsoft Certification exam.Prerequisite: OFS 166 or consent of department.
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OFS 180 - Records Management Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
Course focuses on identifying, classifying, and preserving records.Prerequisite: OFS 102 or consent of department.
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OFS 201 - Office Procedures Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
This course is designed to develop a better understanding of the role and responsibilities of the office professional. Objectives include effective communication skills, organizational and stress management skills, human relations skills, career planning, professional organizations, ethics, and records management. This is a capstone course, and it is recommended to be taken in the last semester.Prerequisite: OFS 102 or consent of department.
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OFS 204 - Legal Terminology and Documents Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
This course covers the legal vocabulary with which court reporters and legal secretaries come in contact in many areas of the law in their professional lives. Civil and criminal litigation sequence is stressed as well as client and court documents.
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OFS 210 - Medical Administrative Procedures Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
Provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the medical administrative office.Prerequisite: OFS 166 .
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OFS 219 - Advanced Visual Layout Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
This course is designed to improve the students’ skills using QuarkXPress. Students will learn about advanced functions, features, tools, and techniques and how to apply them to the production of professional-quality designs, publications, and documents.Prerequisite: OFS 119 .
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OFS 220 - Advanced Image Manipulation Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
Students will learn advanced techniques and functions of Adobe Photoshop, including advanced layering, color correcting, and retouching. Students will create complex composite images and original artwork.Prerequisite: OFS 120 .
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OFS 230 - Advanced Visual Illustrations Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
Students will learn the advanced features of the Adobe Illustrator application software creating advanced designs while working with masks, blends, gradient meshes, patterns, and advanced brush techniques.Prerequisite: OFS 130 .
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OFS 240 - Fundamentals of Print & Digital Media Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
This course will show the student how to make print-ready files on time at the highest possible quality while staying within a budget by optimizing the workstation, establishing font and file management workflows, developing a strategy for file transport and storage, properly planning and managing the project, mastering graphics programs, and understanding the complexities of color workflow.Prerequisite: OFS 120 , OFS 130 , and one of the following page-layout programs: OFS 118 , OFS 119 , or OFS 128 or consent of department.
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OFS 290 - Internship Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-4-4 (variable credit)
Students gain on-the-job training related to their career goals in a structured environment supervised by employers and JJC faculty.Prerequisite: Consent of department
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OFS 292 - Portfolio for Visual Graphics Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
This course provides learning through development of a portfolio. A well-prepared portfolio provides evidence of the students’ accomplishments, skills and abilities.Prerequisite: Consent of department.
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