2014-2015 Catalog 
    
    May 21, 2024  
2014-2015 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


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Hospitality Management

  
  • HOSP 236 - Cost Control for the Hospitality Industry

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    An in-depth study of the most significant costs that occur in a typical restaurant or hotel operation. These costs will be related to the budgeting and decision-making processes required of a hospitality manager. A segment is devoted to the development of criteria for separating fixed costs from variable costs, the break-even analysis and pricing decisions. Forecasting methods also are discussed and analyzed. Prerequisite: HOSP 233 .

  
  • HOSP 240 - Catering and Special Events Operations

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course is for those students interested in pursuing a career in event and catering management. Students will gain insight into the modern day workings of catering operations; from cost controls, menu design, pricing and contract to managing an event. Prerequisite: HOSP 112 .

  
  • HOSP 246 - Sales and Convention Management

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    A course for students who have chosen a career in the lodging industry. Discussions regarding the wide spectrum of the convention market, its components and the role of the meeting planner. Operational management of group activities, interface with rooms division and the catering and dining room department. Modern sales and marketing techniques with respect to the convention market.

  
  • HOSP 248 - Event Planning

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course is designed to teach students the skills needed to become successful event managers. Students will learn how to design, plan, market and stage an event. Staffing, risk management, event evaluation, and legal and financial concerns also will be addressed. Prerequisite: HOSP 246 .

  
  • HOSP 250 - Management of Human Resources in the Hospitality Industry

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    A practical approach to the management of people in the hospitality industry. Includes an introduction to organizational structure and behavior, employee selection and empowerment, and progressive discipline. Also discussed are the pros and cons of various management instruments still in use but being reassessed by hospitality companies, including job descriptions, performance appraisals and management by objectives. Wage and salary administration, union-management relations and employee motivation also are detailed and discussed.

  
  • HOSP 252 - Organizational Behavior in the Hospitality Industry

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Analysis of the human components that form an organization. Topics covered include: heredity, environment, cultural heritage, ethical values, and how companies then combine this human diversity into a cohesive organization. Various types of organizational structures are detailed, along with their values and culture. A major segment is devoted to the subject of ethics in the hospitality industry, including the application of ethical values within the hospitality industry, creating ethical corporate cultures and the everyday application of ethical values to the various departments within a hospitality enterprise.

  
  • HOSP 255 - Hotel Organization and Front Office Management

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    A course for students who have chosen a career in the lodging industry. Discussed are the history and growth of the lodging industry, the organizational structure of a hotel operation and the role of the managers in the operation of large hotel property. Each division in the typical organizational structure of a large hotel is analyzed and discussed with special emphasis on the operation of the front office.

  
  • HOSP 256 - Rooms Division Management

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course introduces the hospitality student to the lodging industry with a specific focus on the daily operations of the rooms division.  Specifically, students will learn about the operation of the front office, including the use of a property management system.  They will also explore the daily operation of the housekeeping department.  Additional topics incude loss prevention, safety/security, revenue management, and hotel sustainability.

  
  • HOSP 271 - Understanding Wines

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course is designed to teach the student all they need to know about wines: the wine-making process, the laws covering wine production, components of wines, and wine tasting. Students will learn how to pair wines and foods together and how to design a wine list. This course will cover wines from around the world. Students will be able to taste wines as they are discussed. Students must be 21 to take this course.

  
  • HOSP 285 - Restaurant Development

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    A course for students who have chosen a career in the food service industry. Application of the market study to the building of a restaurant property. Types and functions of food preparation and service equipment. Principles of food service layout and design, interrelationship of menu, personnel, capital, and equipment. Development of a financial projection from the parameters of the market study, size, layout and design, equipment, and personnel staffing.

  
  • HOSP 291 - Professional Development for the Hospitality Industry

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course is designed for second-year students pursuing a degree in hospitality management. Students will learn how to manage their own careers through career-planning and employment-search techniques. Students will develop a mission statement and explore ethics and leadership styles. This course also will help students learn how to effectively market themselves through the use of portfolios and career pathing.

  
  • HOSP 295 - Hospitality Internship

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    All hospitality students will be required to participate in the hospitality internship program. The student will be placed in a facility that is related to the student’s field of interest. The internship program provides the student with an in-depth, hands-on knowledge of the industry. Students will rotate throughout the different departments ensuring a well-rounded educational experience. This is a paid internship program.


Intellectual and Cultural Development – Art

JEWELRY AND METALSMITHING

For credit, enroll in ART 240  or ART 241 . For non-credit, enroll in ICDEA 910 .

PHOTOGRAPHY

For credit, enroll in ART 125  or ART 225 . For non-credit, enroll in ICDEA 920 , , or ICDEA 923 .

  
  • ICDEA 910 - Jewelry & Metalsmithing

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: (non-credit)
    Fundamentals of jewelry and metalsmithing, designing, soldering, forming, finishing, casting, stone setting, and stone cutting. For credit, register in ART 240 .

  
  • ICDEA 920 - Photography

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: (non-credit)
    This course is designed to develop the student’s understanding of the technical and artistic principles of photography, including camera operation and handling, lens selection, film selection, ambient and flash lighting, filters, photo composition, black and white film developing and printing. Students must provide their own 35mm camera with manual capabilities. For credit, register in ART 125 .

  
  • ICDEA 923 - Digital Photo & Image Manipulation

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: (non-credit)
    This course in digital photography is designed to develop skills in pixel-based photographic design and printing. The course emphasizes use of digital cameras and photo editing software (Photoshop). There is no darkroom component to this class; all classes are taught in the computer lab. A digital camera is required.


Intellectual and Cultural Development – 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 .

  
  • ICDEM 964 - JJC Community Band

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: (non-credit)
    Practical experience in the rehearsal and public performance of the best in band literature. Open to all students. For credit, register in MUS 155 .

  
  • ICDEM 965 - JJC Chorale

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: (non-credit)
    A community-oriented choral organization available to people who desire to perform oratorios, cantatas and other major choral works. One major choral work is performed each semester. For credit, register in MUS 152 .

  
  • ICDEM 966 - JJC Chamber Singers

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: (non-credit)
    Small vocal ensemble designed to give the highly motivated vocal performer experience in small ensemble performance. Music, which varies each semester, includes works from Renaissance to contemporary, jazz and pop. For credit, register in MUS 150 .

  
  • ICDEM 974 - JJC Jazz Band

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: (non-credit)
    Designed to acquaint instrumentalists with jazz literature and improvisational procedures and to promote a high degree of stylistic and technical competence in performance. For credit, register in MUS 156 .


Independent Study

  
  • INDS 199 - Independent Study

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-0-4 (variable credit)
    Independent study is designed to allow students to pursue, for credit, areas of interest outside the traditional college course structure. In certain circumstances, independent study may be used to complete the requirements for a regularly offered course. Students who enroll for independent study projects will be limited to a maximum of four (4) semester hours of credit as applicable toward a degree or certificate. Independent study courses are available with a variable credit hour value of one (1) to four (4) semester hours of credit.

    Please contact the department for information and an application.

Industrial Maintenance Technology

  
  • IMT 101 - Industrial Maintenance Fundamentals

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    A course designed to provide a theoretical framework for the understanding of industrial mechanical systems with hands-on activities to reinforce the concepts introduced. Students will learn about OSHA safety programs, maintenance physics, hand and power tools, precision measuring, technical diagrams and assembly prints, fastening devices, lubrication, basic pump operation, and basic pipefitting procedures.

  
  • IMT 111 - Mechanical Power Transmission

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    This course introduces power transmission equipment and machinery components, including belt/chain driven equipment, speed reducers, variable speed drives, couplings, clutches, and conveying equipment. Students will learn the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of these types of equipment. Equipment alignment is also covered.

  
  • IMT 112 - Rotating Equipment

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    This course introduces rotating machinery, including pumps, turbines, compressors, bearings, and seals. Students will learn the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of these types of equipment. Equipment alignment is also covered.

  
  • IMT 121 - Industrial Fluid Power

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    A study of the principles of hydraulics and pneumatics as applied to the basic theory of fluidics and typical industrial circuits. Students will build fluid power circuits as applied to industrial applications.

  
  • IMT 122 - Industrial Piping Systems

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    This course gives the student the basic procedures necessary for installation and maintenance of industrial pipe, tube, and hose systems as well as heat transfer devices. Mechanical joining is the primary method of installation rather than welding. Valve repair and rigging also are covered.

  
  • IMT 123 - Maintenance Management

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course is designed to provide an understanding of preventive, predictive, corrective, and reliability-centered maintenance. Students will develop a comprehensive maintenance program by using a computerized maintenance management system.

  
  • IMT 201 - Mechanical Systems Troubleshooting

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    This course is designed to hone the student’s troubleshooting skills by synthesizing material learned in earlier coursework into complex systems. Students will gain experience by troubleshooting actual systems. Prerequisite: IMT 111 , IMT 112 , IMT 121 , and IMT 122  or consent of department.

  
  • IMT 211 - Industrial Maintenance Internship

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-20-3
    This course places students at area businesses for 20 hours per week for 12 weeks to gain practical work experience in the industrial maintenance profession. (May be repeated one time for credit.) Prerequisite: Consent of department.


Insurance

  
  • INS 101 - Principles of Insurance

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Principles involving the role and growth of personal and business insurance. Emphasis on the nature of coverage risk and insurance mechanics, along with analysis of various policies. Life, accident, sickness, property, and casualty insurance are surveyed.


Interior Design

  
  • INTD 100 - Interior Design Survey

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    An overview of Interior Design as an art that influences, shapes, and defines the human environment.  Course will explore the impact of history, ethnicity, lifestyles, and modern technology on design, and review the contributions of iconic architects and interior designers.  Important aspects of space planning and basic principles of design will also be presented.

  
  • INTD 101 - Theory & Fundamentals of Design I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    Studies theory of elements and principles of design as they relate to the interior space. Interior design application to space planning, room arrangement and furniture selection. Drafting and development of floor plans, elevation drawings and presentation techniques.

  
  • INTD 102 - Theory & Fundamentals of Design II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    Theory on concepts of human environment proxemics and behavior. Emphasis on advanced space planning. Introduction to the use of fabric, color, finishes, and texture as they relate to specific furnishing and interior space. Designing for specific cultural interiors and genders. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in INTD 101 Corequisite: Minimum grade “C” in INTD 107  which may be taken prior to or concurrently with INTD 102.Concurrent: Taking INTD 120  concurrently is strongly recommended.

  
  • INTD 103 - Textiles

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    A study of basic textile fibers, yarns, fabric construction, and finishes. Attention is given to the consumer approach in selection of textile products for interiors. Laboratory work in identifying and testing fabrics.

  
  • INTD 107 - Color for Interior

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    Emphasis on color theories, color schemes, mixing color, color analysis, and lighting effects on color. Studio projects developed.

  
  • INTD 109 - Perspective and Rendering

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    Three-dimensional drawing techniques for interior views of buildings and various perspective methods and mediums are explored. Examines balance, proportion and volume of the interior within a three-dimensional space. Light, shadows, color, value, textures, and material representations will be shown. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in INTD 101 .

  
  • INTD 116 - Furniture History

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    A study of world furniture and design motifs from antiquity to the present. A correlation of how furniture design of the past influenced today’s styles. This course is a study of social and economic influence on furniture design.

  
  • INTD 118 - Codes for Interior Designers

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
    Emphasis on interior building codes, governmental standards and regulations that are utilized in designing the interior. IBC, IRC and various accessibility requirements including ADA will be discussed. Corequisite: INTD 230 .

  
  • INTD 120 - Materials and Sources

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    A study of non-structural construction materials and finishes, limitations, quality, application, use, installation methods, price range, and quantity calculations will be examined. Sources available to the designer will be researched.

  
  • INTD 133 - Kitchen and Bath Basics

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    Study of basics of kitchen and bath design. Study of residential construction systems in relation to kitchen and bath design. Study of mechanical systems including plumbing and heating ventilation and air conditioning systems in relation to kitchen and bath design. Applying technical aspects of building codes and various accessibility requirements into kitchen and bath design. Drafting skills pertaining to kitchen and bath floor plans, elevation drawings, construction, mechanical plans. Design concepts for kitchens and bath; space planning, safety concerns, rules and guidelines. Usage of drafting symbols and dimensioning. Prerequisite: INTD 101 .

  
  • INTD 200 - Three-Dimensional Interior Design

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    Advanced problems in the design of three-dimensional interior with emphasis on unifying elevated ceiling heights with walls, floors and furnishings. Elements and principles of design will be applied to the design.Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in INTD 102 ,   , INTD 120 ,   , and CADD 103 .

  
  • INTD 202 - Studio II Contract Interiors

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    Contract interior design projects which include design concept, adjacency space studies, floor plans, elevations or perspective drawings, cabinet drawings, selection of furnishing, materials and finishes, lighting plans, budgeting, and preparation of portfolio boards. Project may include offices, retail shops, restaurants, etc. Codes, barrier free and sustainable design will be included in the designs.Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in INTD 118 , INTD 200 , INTD 209 , INTD 216 , INTD 230 .

  
  • INTD 203 - Custom Draperies & Window Coverings

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    Training in custom drapery treatments and window coverings. Elements and principals of design will be applied when designing a treatment for an interior. Basic drapery styles, selecting fabric, hardware, measuring, fabrication, and installation methods will be covered. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in INTD 101 , INTD 103  and INTD 107 .

  
  • INTD 209 - Interior Lighting

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Introduction to artificial and natural lighting used in interior spaces. Provides knowledge of various lamps, luminaries and their application for comfort, color renditions, cost, code, and basic calculation methods as they relate to the lighting design process. Reflected ceiling plans will be included. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in INTD 101  or consent of department.

  
  • INTD 210 - Professional Practices in Interior Design

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Examines business procedures in the interior design field. Emphasis on establishing an interior design practice, writing client contracts, billing, ordering merchandise, interviewing, resumes, state registration, licensing, N.C.I.D.Q., and portfolio review.

  
  • INTD 211 - Internship

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-15-3
    Provides opportunities for students to work with interior design professionals in selected and/or approved residential and contract design firms, wholesale showrooms, retail stores, or product stores. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in INTD 200 , INTD 209 , INTD 216  and INTD 230 .

  
  • INTD 215 - Portfolio Review

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-2-2
    A studio course in which students prepare for the interview process. Students will refine and assemble their projects for a portfolio. A required course to be taken in last semester prior to graduation. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in INTD 200 , INTD 230  and INTD 225 .

  
  • INTD 216 - Historical Interiors

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    Development of historical interiors incorporating research on the given period and period furnishings. Design projects will be either historical or stylized interiors of a given historical period. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in INTD 101 , INTD 107  and INTD 116 .

  
  • INTD 220 - Universal Design

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    A course dealing with the basic understanding of the concepts and principles of universal and sustainable design. Emphasis on the benefits of universal design for persons with disabilities. Students will learn to develop and analyze space for clients with a broad range of human abilities and needs. Studio projects will be developed. Auto Desktop will be utilized. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in INTD 202  and INTD 225 .

  
  • INTD 225 - Auto Desktop Architectural

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-4-2
    Creation of a three-dimensional interior space using computer-aided design and drafting. Visual presentations of a rendered floor plan, elevation, and perspective drawing. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in CADD 103  and INTD 101 .

  
  • INTD 230 - Interior Details and Mechanical Construction

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    A study of interior construction materials and various methods of construction. Drafting of basic drawings of floor plans, elevation drawings, sections, finish schedules, reflected ceiling plans, ceiling systems, and detailing. Methods of electrical, plumbing and HVAC distribution will be studied. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in INTD 102 , INTD 133, and CADD 103 . Corequisite: INTD 118

  
  • INTD 231 - Kitchen and Bath Computer Application

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-2-2
    CAD course encompasses installing of 20/20 industry design software. Students will utilize skills for editing, drafting, and completing pictorial representations of kitchens and bathrooms on the computer. Prerequisite: INTD 133  and CADD 103  or consent of department.

  
  • INTD 233 - Advanced Kitchen and Bath Design

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    Emphasis on advanced space planning, safety concerns, rules and guidelines for kitchen and bath. Case studies and problem solving the design of kitchen and bath. Reinforcement of knowledge of residential construction and mechanical systems. Reinforcement of drafting skills pertaining to kitchen floor plans, elevation drawings, cabinet sections, mechanical and electrical plans. Design concepts for universal kitchen and handicapped accessible bath. Prerequisite: INTD 109 , INTD 118 , INTD 133 , INTD 225  and INTD 230 .

  
  • INTD 240 - Advanced Space Planning

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    Course dealing with complex design problems for commercial and large office spaces. Provides students with experience in research development, programming, schematic design development, and problem-solving ability. Sustainable design and barrier free considerations are part of project requirements. Office plan utilizing office systems are discussed. Students are expected to have a thorough understanding of construction documents and building codes. Auto Desktop will be utilized. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in INTD 118 , INTD 202 , INTD 209 , INTD 225  and INTD 230 .


International Studies

  
  • INST 101 - Intro to International Studies

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course is designed to provide the student, educator, international traveler or individual interested in living or working abroad with a comprehensive treatment of the intellectual and structural foundations of globalization.  Major areas of emphasis include the history of globalization, political and cultural globalization, global security, world energy development and use, food production, medicine, athletics, and environmental issues.  Each topic will be addressed for the major world regions.Prerequisite: COMPASS 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 079  and ENG 089 , or ENG 096 .

  
  • INST 102 - Global Interaction Skills

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course is designed to provide the students with practical information and necessary resources to function appropriately and successfully in a foreign country as a non-native individual, student, or business person.  All topics will be addressed from a world region level and students will select a specific country to research through the study of major areas that include globalization and security, economic indicators, politics, cultures and subcultures, education, gender and family stuctures, legal and human rights, urban vs rural communities, population and technology.  Country information will be shared and integrated to provide students with a broad world view.Prerequisite: COMPASS 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 079  and ENG 089 , or ENG 096 .


Italian Language (Self-Instructional Language Program-SILP)

  
  • ITAL 110 - Conversational Italian I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course focuses upon 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 Italian. Emphasis is given to intensive drill, practice and review through listening of audio CDs and conversation among students and with the drill tutor. Prerequisite: COMPASS 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  and ENG 089 , or ENG 096 .

  
  • ITAL 111 - Conversational Italian II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course will continue ITAL 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 Italian (both formal and idiomatic). Emphasis continues on drill practice (both individually and in groups), and review through listening of audio CDs and by actual conversations among students and with the drill tutor. Cannot be taken as independent study. Prerequisite: ITAL 110  or “B” on proficiency test for ITAL 110 

  
  • ITAL 112 - Conversational Italian III

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course will continue ITAL 111, specifically through further development of students’ listening, speaking, and reading skills learned during the first and second semesters.  Through tutorial guidance from native speakers, students will increase their competencies as speakers of Italian (both formal and idiomatic).  Emphasis continues on drill practice (both individually and in groups), and review through listening of CDs, online access to the textbook’s website, and by actual conversations among students and with the drill tutor.Prerequisite: “C” or better in ITAL 111 ; or “B” or better on proficiency test for ITAL 111.


Japanese Language (Self-Instructional Language Program-SILP)

  
  • JAPN 110 - Conversational Japanese I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course focuses upon 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 Japanese. 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: COMPASS 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  and ENG 089 , or ENG 096 .

  
  • JAPN 111 - Conversational Japanese II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course will continue JAPN 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 Japanese (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. Cannot be taken as independent study. Prerequisite: JAPN 110  or “B” on proficiency test for JAPN 110 .

  
  • JAPN 112 - Conversational Japanese III

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course is a continuation of JAPN 111.  It is designed to further develop listening, speaking, and reading skills previously learned.  Through tutorial guidance from native speakers, students will increase their competencies as speakers of Japanese (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.  Cannot be taken as an independent study. Prerequisite: “C” or better in JAPN 111 .


Journalism

  
  • JOUR 102 - Editing and Production

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: MC 920
    An introduction to the principles and techniques of electronic editing, information management and publication design, emphasizing the editing of body copy and the display of type for maximum clarity and impact. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to effectively edit stories, effectively rewrite stories without distorting them, demonstrate basic knowledge of typography, demonstrate the basics of publication design and the logic of packaging, and apply AP Stylebook rules.

  
  • JOUR 103 - Introduction to Mass Media

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: MC 911
    Introduction to Mass Media is a survey course that traces the development of the mass media and analyzes its current status and impact on our daily lives. The evolution of the media and mass communications will be studied, including books, newspapers, radio, television, the recording industry, film, and the Internet. The impact of the media on mores, the social environment and the political process also will be discussed. The way the law and ethics affect the media also will be addressed.

  
  • JOUR 104 - Introduction to Public Relations

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: MC 913
    Introduction to the practices, theories, ethics, issues and problems of public relations. Attention is given to the understanding of the theories and practices of public relations and the application of those theories and practices, including the handling of public relations crises.

  
  • JOUR 201 - Basic News Writing

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: MC 919
    Principles and practices of gathering information and writing the news story and news feature. It provides practice in interviewing, news writing and preparation of copy for publication. It also shows the student the world of professional journalists and describes the tools they use to complete their daily task of providing information to the public in a fair, accurate and unbiased manner.Prerequisite: COMPASS 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  and ENG 089 , or ENG 096 .

  
  • JOUR 295 - Journalism Internship

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-15-3 variable
    Pending ICCB Approval
    This internship provides journalism students with opportunities to work with journalism professionals in approved journalistic environments, to include print, broadcast, and Web media.  A minimum of 75 contact hours with the professional is required during the semester for each credit hour. Prerequisite: “B” or better in one of the following OR “C” or better in two of the following courses:  JOUR 102 , JOUR 103 , JOUR 104 , JOUR 201 .


Kinesiology

  
  • KIN 160 - Exercise Instruction

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-1-2
    This course is designed to provide practical information and skills to lead group exercise sessions. Basic anatomy, kinesiology and principles of exercise are incorporated with content, technique and safety in developing group exercise programs. 

  
  • KIN 170 - Resistance Training /Theory & Practice

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-2-2
    An introductory course in resistance training with emphasis on skill development and instructional techniques. This course will include anatomy and physiology of movement, basic body mechanics, safety and spotting techniques, and assessing and designing resistance exercise programs for beginner to advanced level.

  
  • KIN 201 - Introduction to Exercise Science

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    An overview of the discipline of Exercise Science, including the nature and importance of physical activity, general concepts of physiology and biomechanics of physical activity, fitness level assessment and implementation of training programs, and safety and injury prevention in healthy and special populations.

  
  • KIN 215 - Nutrition for Health and Fitness

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    A course in the science of nutrition with an emphasis on optimal nutrition values for a healthy lifestyle.  The course includes topics on the basis of nutrition, a healthful diet, maintaining a healthy body weight, and nutrition and physical activity.Prerequisite: Recommended:  

  
  • KIN 220 - Fitness Assessment and Program Design

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    An introductory course in laboratory and field testing techniques for various components of fitness and the implementation of assessment results in designing an exercise program.  Assessment and program development for all components of fitness are included.Prerequisite:   , with a minimum grade of C.

  
  • KIN 221 - Health and Fitness Industry Management

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    An introduction to the management and operation of health and fitness facilities and programs.Prerequisite:   , with a minimum grade of C.

  
  • KIN 238 - Personal Trainer Internship

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-12-2
    This course offers students an opportunity to merge academic knowledge with practical job experience. Students will work in the field at an approved facility for a minimum of 12 hours per week for 16 weeks. Additional seminar times are scheduled with the supervising instructor.Prerequisite: Minimum grade ”C” or bertter in HPR 202  , HPR 207  , HPR 208  , KIN 160  , KIN 170  , KIN 201  and KIN 220 Concurrent: KIN 215  and KIN 221 

  
  • KIN 239 - Seminar

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-
    This course is a one hour/week session taken concurrently with KIN 238 Internship. Weekly sessions with the internship supervisor include topics related to the internship experience and a profession in the fitness industry.Prerequisite: Consent of department. Student must be in the final semester of the AAS Personal Training degree.Concurrent: KIN 238 


Language

Specific world languages for transfer credit and SILP (Self-Instructional Language Program) are listed alphabetically in this catalog .

SILP (Self-Instructional Language Program)

See alphabetical listing of specific languages for complete descriptions

ARABIC
CHINESE
GERMAN
ITALIAN
JAPANESE
POLISH
PORTUGUESE
RUSSIAN
TAGALOG

(SILP courses may not be taken as independent study)

World Languages

Complete descriptions of specific world languages for transfer credit and SILP (Self-Instructional Language Program) study are listed alphabetically in this catalogue.

Transfer
French
Spanish

SILP
Arabic
Chinese
German
Italian
Japanese
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Tagalog

  
  • LANG 107 - Bilingual Practicum

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-4-1
    This practicum is designed to provide students who have successfully completed their first year of a foreign language the opportunity to work as a tutor and class assistant with first-year foreign language students. One hour of credit. Students may earn up to three hours of credit over three semesters. Prerequisite: “B” or better in each of the freshmen foreign language classes taken at the college and consent of department.

  
  • LANG 299 - Special Topics in Foreign Language

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    A course for the student desiring foreign language preparation in areas or topics not offered through traditional instruction. This preparation can include research, introduction of some other combination that will contribute meaningfully to the education of the student, or topics not currently or extensively covered in the foreign language program. May be repeated three times for credit.


Library Resources

  
  • LRES 100 - Information in Society

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
    Information literacy is the ability to find, evaluate and use information effectively and ethically. This course is designed to teach research strategies to students with emphasis on effective, efficient, and honest use of library and information resources. LRES 100 is a two-credit course offered each semester. Students are introduced to the skills needed to effectively gather information from online and print resources. Issues include the evaluation and presentation of information, effective search methods, and citation practices. Prerequisite: Keyboarding and mouse skills are highly recommended.


Library Technical Assistant

  
  • LTA 101 - Introduction to Libraries

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Introduction to general organization of libraries and library materials. Library technical assistant routines and techniques are emphasized. An overview of automation in libraries is also presented.

  
  • LTA 102 - Basic Information Tools

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Examines the role of the library technical assistant in assisting in reference services for answering directional and ready-reference questions. Reference tools, interview techniques and automated reference sources are included. Keyboarding and mouse-maneuvering skills are highly recommended.

  
  • LTA 103 - Library Materials

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Examines the role of the library technical assistant in the practice of acquiring print and non-print materials from the selection decision through technical processing. Budgeting, binding, processing, and weeding also will be covered. Both manual and automated systems are incorporated into course materials. Keyboarding and mouse-maneuvering skills are highly recommended.

  
  • LTA 201 - Cataloging and Classification

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Emphasis is on descriptive cataloging of book and non-book materials with AACR2 Rev. and MARC format. Introduction to subject cataloging using Library of Congress Subject Headings, Sears List of Subject Headings and classification using Dewey Decimal Classification. Keyboarding skills and mouse-maneuvering skills are highly recommended.

  
  • LTA 202 - Reader’s Advisory and Library Programs for Adults

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Reader’s Advisory is a library service that allows library staff to assist in fiction and non-fiction selection of titles for patrons. An introduction to the act of putting people together with books using specific tools, strategies, interviewing techniques, and searching techniques will be examined. This course walks through the process of adult program development and event planning for libraries. A number of library programs from around the country are described including film series, book discussion, performances, topical panels, and art classes. Keyboarding skills and mouse-maneuvering skills are highly recommended.

  
  • LTA 204 - Libraries and Technology

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    An introduction to technologies and automated services in all library departments: circulation, technical services, reference, and administration. Applications of computers, selected software, networks, Internet, and connectivity are highlighted. Keyboarding skills and mouse-maneuvering skills are highly recommended.

  
  • LTA 205 - Information and Internet Literacy

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course is designed to help students master the essential information literacy skills and become effective, efficient learners. Information is available from many sources and in many formats, such as printed text, television, videos, library databases, websites, and more. To be information literate, a person must be able to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate and use it effectively when needed. Students need to know why, when, and how to use all of these tools and think critically about the information they provide. Keyboarding and mouse-maneuvering skills are highly recommended.

  
  • LTA 206 - Children’s Library Services

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    The audience for Children’s Library Services-infants to young adults, and parents and teachers-is examined. Hands-on approaches are used in the exploration of programming and publicity. Discussions and projects involve collection development, including digital resources, policy, and budget issues. Administration, employee presentations, and grant writing are outlined. Networking opportunities and job interviewing are discussed. The Internet for children is highlighted. Keyboarding skills and mouse-maneuvering skills are highly recommended.

  
  • LTA 208 - Library Practicum

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-2-2
    This course provides supervised work experience in a public, academic, special, or school library. Emphasis is on applying knowledge gained in coursework to practical on-the-job situations. The student rotates through various departments to broaden the experience. This course includes a forum for discussing issues related to working as a library technical assistant with emphasis on practical applications in the student’s library practicum. Also includes an opportunity to apply concepts learned and experience gained to formulate a resume. Prerequisite: LTA 102 , LTA 103 , LTA 201 , LTA 202 , LTA 204 , LTA 205 , and LTA 206 .


Management

  
  • MGMT 101 - Principles of Management

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    A study of the skills and principles employed in managing business effectively. The functions of management: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling are studied. Ethics, global issues, decision making, motivation, and communication are some of the topics discussed.

  
  • MGMT 102 - Human Relations

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Understanding oneself, one’s fellow worker, individual traits that contribute to success and failure, and basic techniques in effectively communicating and resolving conflict with an individual or a group.

  
  • MGMT 103 - Occupational Safety and Health

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Review of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970 and employee-employer responsibilities under the Act. Role of management in establishing a viable safety program within the company. Continuing role of management in safety and health programs.

  
  • MGMT 202 - Human Resources Management

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    A study of the management of personnel and the basic principles and procedures relating to personnel departments, job analysis and evaluation, incentives, employment, placement and training, and employee services. Prerequisite: MGMT 101 .

  
  • MGMT 220 - Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    The focus of this course is on the effective management of small businesses. The student will learn how to open an enterprise, how to deal with its specific problems and how to operate successfully. Emphasis on a how-to-do-it approach and those aspects of management that are uniquely important to small firms.


Manufacturing

  
  • MFG 101 - Precision Machine Tool Technology I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-5.5-4
    MFG 101 is designed to include both classroom and hands-on shop experience. In the shop, emphasis is placed on exercises and projects that embody the basic processes and operations in using hand tools, layout tools, and machine tools, such as vertical saw, drill presses, engine lathes, vertical milling machines, and surface grinders. In the classroom, emphasis is placed on the theory-related information that is essential to set up and operate machine tools and to perform basic processes and operations in the machine shop.

  
  • MFG 102 - Precision Machine Tool Technology II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-5.5-4
    MFG 102 is a continuation of MFG 101  that is designed to help the student acquire further knowledge and skills in machine tool metalworking. Hands-on laboratory and lecture activities emphasize advanced milling and turning techniques using attachments and accessories, speed-feeds, problem solving, cutting fluids, and properties and application of ferrous and nonferrous alloys. Elementary heat treatment, hardness testing is also covered. Prerequisite: MFG 101 .

  
  • MFG 103 - Precision Machine Tool Technology III

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-8-5
    MFG 103 is designed to help students acquire advanced knowledge and skills in the use of hand tools, layout tools, measuring tools, and machine tools that will prepare students to build items from both verbal commands and information given on prints. The students will learn advanced engine-lathe operations, vertical- and horizontal-milling machine operations, late-tool sharpening, and drill sharpening. Also, students will work with surface grinders and heat-treating equipment. Prerequisite: MFG 102 .

  
  • MFG 104 - Manufacturing Processes

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-8-5
    MFG 104 is designed to enable the student to acquire extensive working knowledge and problem-solving skills within the areas of tool design and development. This course incorporates extensive use of hand tools, layout tools, measuring tools, and machine tools that will enable the student to build either a progressive stamping die or a plastic injection mold from verbal and/or information given on prints. The student will work with exotic materials (plastic, aluminum, and tool steel), and advanced surface grinding work, such as angular and form grinding. Additional work on the other machine tools in the laboratory will include jig boring and milling-machine work. The student also will be introduced to electrical discharge machining (EDM).Prerequisite: MFG 103  and   and   . Concurrent: MFG 112 can be taken concurrently with this course with departmental approval.

  
  • MFG 107 - Dimensional Metrology

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    MFG 107, Dimensional Metrology, is the science of measurement whereas measurement is the language of science. It is the language we use to communicate about size, quantity, position, condition, and time. The major objective of the course is to develop a high degree of skill in the correct use, care and calibration of measuring equipment commonly used in the precision machine tool metalworking occupations.

  
  • MFG 109 - Metric Measurement

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
    MFG 109 is designed as either a hands-on experience or as an independent study program to further reinforce the student’s knowledge of measuring systems gained through MFG 107 . The major assignment for this course will be completed in the classroom environment. The student’s interaction with metric measurement system, its establishment/development and uses in today’s industrial world (pro and/or con), will be the basis of the class projects. Prerequisite: MFG 107 .

  
  • MFG 111 - Numerical Control

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-3-3
    MFG 111 is designed to help the student acquire knowledge and skills in the use of numerical control (NC) and computer numerical control (CNC) milling and turning machines. The course also will include NC and CNC general concepts and programming procedures using G and M codes. Students will have hands-on experience in manually programming, and setting up a CNC-milling and turning machine. Students will become familiar with Windows and the use of a CNC program simulator. Prerequisite: MFG 101 .

  
  • MFG 112 - Advanced Numerical Control

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-3-3
    MFG 112 introduces the students to computer-aided manufacturing using the Smart Cam system. The students will learn how to develop a program for CNC mill, CNC lathe, and a tape-controlled wire Electrical Discharge Machine.Prerequisite: MFG 111  or   .

  
  • MFG 113 - CNC Machine Set-Up and Operation

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-4-3
    Students will learn the advanced hands-on skills and techniques to set up and operate CNC machines.Prerequisite: MFG 112 

 

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