2016-2017 Catalog 
    
    May 27, 2024  
2016-2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Electrical/Electronic Automated Systems Technology

  
  • EEAS 115 - Electrical/Electronics Troubleshooting

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-4
    A course designed to provide the student with the essential techniques of troubleshooting relating to electrical and electronic circuits. Use of test equipment and instrumentation will be covered. Preventive maintenance and cutting troubleshooting time is emphasized. Lab work includes hands-on troubleshooting of common circuits. Prerequisite: EEAS 111  and EEAS 113 , which may be taken concurrently.  

  
  • EEAS 120 - Industrial, Residential, Commercial Code

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    This course will train individuals how to design and construct electrical systems in accordance with the National Electric Code. Its primary focus will be residential, but commercial and industrial systems will be addressed. Topics such as required circuits in a residential dwelling, sizing services, lighting requirements, grounding, wiring methods, and hazardous locations will be covered. 

  
  • EEAS 125 - Residential Electrical Systems

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-4-4
    This course is designed to provide a solid background of electrical principles and practices as well as a thorough understanding of the National Electrical Code. Once having mastered the information students will install a safe wiring system in a residential home; often for Habitat for Humanity or similar.

  
  • EEAS 215 - Process Control & Instrumentation

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-4
    This course provides a broad perspective of industrial measurement and control. Methods of sensing, measuring and transmitting data obtained from industrial processes are covered. Principles and theory of automatic control, measurement concepts, programmable controller, and distributed control also will be covered. Prerequisite: EEAS 113 .

  
  • EEAS 221 - Industrial Circuits Basic Programmable Logic Controllers

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-4
    This course deals with the basic operation, application and programming industrial control system concentrating on industrial microprocessor programmable logic controller (PLC). The course covers historical background, uses of PLCs, product ranges, numbering systems, and logic concepts pertaining to PLCs. It develops an understanding of the PLC central processing unit, input-output systems and peripheral devices. The course provides skills in programming and document on a cross section of industrial PLCs. Much time will be spent in the lab working on different kinds of industrial PLC applications. Prerequisite: EEAS 113 .

  
  • EEAS 223 - Industrial Circuits-Advanced Programmable Controllers

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-4
    A continuation of EEAS 221 , this course deals with the operation and application of advanced industrial Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Topics include: programming, wiring, and troubleshooting high level PLC functions such as Analog I/O, Data Manipulation, Multi-Bit I/O, Scan Modification, Report Generation, and others. Much time will be spent in the lab applying the above skills to the PLCs. Prerequisite: EEAS 221 .

  
  • EEAS 225 - Automated Systems

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-4
    This course deals with the process of system development including defining the system requirements, installation and start up. Hands-on labs include various types of communications: PLC to computer, PLC to PLC, and PLC to computer MMI (Man Machine Interface). The course focuses on the skills necessary to engineer, wire, configure, and troubleshoot industrial automated systems. Prerequisite: EEAS 215  and EEAS 221 .

  
  • EEAS 240 - Motors and Drives

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-4
    This course covers proper selection, installation and troubleshooting of various types of motors, (DC motors: series, parallel and compound. AC motors: wound rotor motors, synchronous motors and synchros and stepper motors). Lab activities will include motor alignment, preventative maintenance, and predictive maintenance. Motor drives and solid state motor starters will be examined as well as stepper and serve motor control. Prerequisite: EEAS 101  and EEAS 113 .

  
  • EEAS 299 - Technical Update

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-4 - 1-6 - 1-4 (Variable)
    This course will select new technologies in the industrial automation field such as operator interface, drive technologies, industrial programming, robotics etc., and present them in a usable format. It will use vendor support, field trips and peer learning to develop new skills. Demonstration and hands-on learning are emphasized. (May be repeated 2 times. Must be different topics each offering.)  Prerequisite: EEAS 101  or consent of department.


Electronics Engineering Technology

  
  • EET 101 - Fundamentals of Electronics

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-4
    This course provides a survey of basic electronic concepts and theories in combination with hands-on instruction to reinforce classroom theory. Topics addressed include: DC/AC circuit concepts, magnetism, semiconductor devices, amplifier basics, digital number systems, combinational logic circuits, and microcomputer basics.

  
  • EET 102 - Electronic Soldering, Circuit Board Rework and Repair

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-2-2
    A course designed for those with little or no electronic soldering experience. Soldering skills are taught and practiced from basic to high reliability through hole connections, circuit board soldering and minor repair are also covered.

  
  • EET 103 - Project Construction

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-2-2
    Every student will receive an electronic kit and will assemble it with instructor guidance. Completed kits become the property of the student and will provide a vehicle for designing, building and testing circuitry while progressing through the Electronics Engineering Technology (EET) curriculum. This project will develop the student skills in component identification, soldering, hand-tool usage, and system testing. Prerequisite: EET 102 .

  
  • EET 104 - Soldering/Desoldering Surface Mount Devices

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-2-2
    This high-tech course will stress the safe installation and removal of surface mount devices (SMDs) from common electronic circuit boards. Students will use both conductive and convective heat sources along with wire solder and solder paste in perfecting their skills. Proper component removal techniques also will be covered. Prerequisite: EET 102 .

  
  • EET 106 - SMD Project Construction

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-4
    Students will use a computer program to lay out a printed circuit board design. This design will be used to fabricate a printed circuit board. The students will add surface-mounted components and verify correct circuit operation. Prerequisite: EET 104 .

  
  • EET 108 - Introduction to Digital Electronics

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-4-4
    This is a first course in digital electronics providing an overview of basic electricity, DC circuits, AC circuits, diodes, transistors, and Op-Amps. The remainder of the course closely examines number systems associated with digital electronics, logic gates, logic gate simplification, and combinational and sequential logic.

  
  • EET 113 - Electrical Circuits

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-4
    A beginning course in electronics that provides the student with the fundamentals required for success in advanced electronic courses. Instruction is provided in the basic laws of direct current circuit theory and in the operation of resistors, capacitors, and inductors. Analysis of complex circuits using network theorems, such as Thevenin’s and superpositioning are conducted. Special emphasis is placed upon the operation of modern electronic test equipment used in practical laboratory applications.

  
  • EET 114 - Digital Electronics

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-4
    This course is a comprehensive study of digital electronic concepts. Concepts include the application of various number systems used in digital electronics, the study of both combinational and sequential logic and design procedures for both discrete and programmable logic circuits. Students are introduced to the VHDL programming language to interface with their Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD).

  
  • EET 125 - Solid State Circuitry

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-4
    A study of semiconductor theory and circuit approximations as they relate to clippers, clampers, rectifiers, and voltage doublers. Topics include diodes, bipolar transistors and their biasing networks, and circuit configurations. Practical laboratory experience reinforces the theories and provides the student with necessary troubleshooting skills. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in EET 113 .

  
  • EET 211 - Wireless Communications

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-4
    This course covers wireless communications systems and circuits. It provides a direct application of the circuits studied in EET 125  by analyzing AM/FM receiver and transmitter operation. It also provides an introduction to transmission mediums, such as microwaves, satellites and fiber optic lines. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in EET 125 .

  
  • EET 213 - Power Supplies

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-4
    This course involves the study of regulated power supplies. The course begins with the basic rectifier, adding filtering, discrete component regulation, and then uses IC regulators. Also covered are batteries and the low-voltage, high-current switching regulator commonly used in modern consumer products and personal computers. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in EET 125 .

  
  • EET 214 - Microcomputer Electronics

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-4
    Introductory course in microcomputer electronics covering the fundamentals of microprocessor hardware and software. Emphasis is placed on using the microprocessor as a programmable tool for problem solution. The course stresses the interaction and trade-offs between hardware and software. Programming at the machine and/or assembler level. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in EET 114 .

  
  • EET 215 - Advanced Solid State Circuitry

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-4
    A continuation of EET 125  concentrating on advanced solid state integrated circuits. Topics include the theory of differential and operational amplifiers, their applications in oscillators, comparators and amplifier circuits, as well as passive and active filters. Practical laboratory experiments provide considerable practical experience. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in EET 125 .

  
  • EET 217 - Industrial Electronics

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-4
    A study of industrial devices such as SCRs, TRIACs, DIACs, and other thyristors. Additionally, UJTs, PUTs, special purpose diodes, and solid-state relays will be studied. The student will have an opportunity to use these devices in practical assignments that emphasize industrial applications and interfacing to digital elements. Typical applications include DC and AC motor drives, transducers, open and closed loop systems, and signal conditioners. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in EET 125 .

  
  • EET 223 - Advanced Electrical Circuits

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-4
    A continuation of EET 113  specializing in the analysis of complex DC circuits using loop equations and continuing into the analysis of complex AC circuits with emphasis on series and parallel RLC circuits involving phase angles, reactance, impedance, and resonance. Complex inductive and capacitive circuits are analyzed with j-operators and trigonometry. Extensive utilization of the oscilloscope and other test equipment is included. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in EET 113 ; and appropriate placement score or minimum grade “C” in MATH 098  or equivalent.

  
  • EET 224 - Advanced Microcomputer Electronics

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-4
    This course will provide a detailed study of the circuitry found in a typical microprocessor-based personal or industrial computer. An understanding of the signals generated by a CPU while it is communicating with memory of I/O is developed. System expansion and advance interfacing techniques is taught. The use of programmable support chips to improve performance and simplify programming is investigated. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in EET 214 .

  
  • EET 225 - Electronic Communication Systems

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-4
    A study of the communication of information using digital signals. Topics include digital and analog communication through various systems, protocols, RS 232C interface and other standards, telephone systems, signal error detection and correction, and network security and instrumentation. Practical laboratory experience reinforces concepts presented in the lecture portion of the course. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in EET 113  and EET 214 .


Emergency Medical Dispatch

  
  • EMD 120 - Emergency Medical Dispatch

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This 40-hour course is designed for current emergency medical dispatchers to receive the required Illinois Department of Public Health certification to dispatch for a 911 agency and give pre-arrival instructions. Prerequisite: Must be currently employed as a dispatcher.


Emergency Medical Services

  
  • EMS 101 - First Responder

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3.5-1-4
    This course contains lecture and hands-on application of skills.  The first responder uses a limited amount of equipment to perform an assessment and complete stabilizing interventions.  Upon successful completion, the student will receive certification from the Illinois Department of Public Health.  This course is a prerequisite to the Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Course.

  
  • EMS 201 - Emergency Medical Technician-Basic

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-2-5
    Care, handling and extrication of the critically ill and injured. Topics covered include airway management, patient assessment, vital signs, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, lifting and moving patients, documentation, communication, pharmacology, respiratory emergencies, cardiac emergencies, neurologic emergencies, gastrointestinal system emergencies, endocrine and hematological emergencies, immunologic emergencies, toxicology, and gynecological emergencies.  Meets the requirements of the National DOT curricula and IDPH.
    Contact 815-280-2356 to register in person. EMS 209 must be taken concurrently.  The student must pass both EMS 201 and EMS 209 to be eligible to take the state certification test.  Failure of EMS 209 will require that the student retake EMS 201 regardless of the grade received. Must meet the following requirements: Current AHA Health Care Provider certification, 18 years of age; high school diploma or GED. No disqualifying misdemeanors or felonies (a copy of IDPH disqualifying misdemeanors may be obtained from the EMS Administrative Assistant in U1002J).  A State Police Background check is required to be obtained at the mandatory course orientation for a fee of $25.  No ear gauges or holes in the ears other than standard piercings that can be removed.  No tattoos that are visible (can’t be covered by clothing).  Must be able to lift 75 pounds.  A physical exam including:  proof of immunity to MMR, Varicella, and Hepatitis B, 10 panel urine drug screen, TB testing, tetanus shot, proof of general health. Prerequisite: EMS 101  with a “C” or better; and placement into ENG 101  or minimum grade of “C” in one of the following: ENG 021  and ENG 099 ; or ENG 022  and ENG 099 ; or the EAP course sequence ENG 079  and ENG 089 , or ENG 096 . Must be 18 years of age, and have a high school diploma or GED and a current CPR for health care card or equivalent (includes infant, child, adult choking and CPR). Concurrent: EMS 209  

  
  • EMS 204 - Introduction to Emergency Management

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course provides an overview of the field of emergency management.  Students will be introduced to the terminology and definitions used in emergency and disaster management and will examine legal requirements, responsibilities, and laws pertaining to emergency management.  Students will also develop an understanding of the procedures and requirements in emergency management including identification of hazards and response capabilities and the national incident management system (NIMS).

  
  • EMS 205 - Introduction to Terrorism

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course serves as a basic introduction to terrorism.  Historical background, definitions, ideologies, and terrorism’s impact on twenty-first century civilization around the world will be explored.  Both current and historical events are analyzed within course context to provide experiential learning and development of critical thinking skills.  Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 101  or minimum grade of “C” in one of the following: ENG 021  and ENG 099 ; or ENG 022  and ENG 099 ; or the EAP course sequence ENG 079  and ENG 089 , or ENG 096 .

  
  • EMS 209 - Emergency Medical Technician-Basic

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-2-5
    Care, handling and extrication of the critically ill and injured. Topics covered include documentation, communication, pharmacology, pediatric emergencies, obstetrics and neonatal care, geriatric emergencies, special needs patients, bleeding and soft-tissue emergencies, musculoskeletal emergencies, chest injuries, abdominal and genitourinary injuries, head injuries, environmental emergencies, transport operations, vehicle extrication and special rescue, incident management, and disaster and terrorism response.  Meets the requirements of the National DOT curricula and IDPH. Contact 815-280-2356 to register in person. EMS 201 must be taken concurrently.  The student must pass both EMS 201 and EMS 209 to be eligible to take the state certification test.  Failure of EMS 209 will require that the student retake EMS 201 regardless of the grade received. Must meet the following requirements: Current AHA Health Care Provider CPR certification, 18 years of age; high school diploma or GED. No disqualifying misdemeanors or felonies (a copy of IDPH disqualifying misdemeanors may be obtained from the EMS Administrative Assistant in U1002J).  A State Police Background check is required to be obtained at the mandatory course orientation for a fee of $25.  No ear gauges or holes in the ears other than standard piercings that can be removed.  No tattoos that are visible (that can’t be covered by clothing).  Must be able to lift 75 pounds.  A physical exam including:  proof of immunity to MMR, Varicella, and Hepatitis B, 10 panel urine drug screen, TB testing, tetanus shot, proof of general health will be required. Prerequisite: EMS 101   Concurrent: EMS 201  

  
  • EMS 210 - EMS Management I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course provides an overview of the field of emergency medical services management. Students will be introduced to government structure and regulation, basic leadership principles, career development, educational and quality management, as well as managing large scale and special operations incidents. This course will include speakers known for their expertise in managing EMS agencies.  Prerequisite:   and   both with a minimum grade of “C”.

  
  • EMS 215 - EMT-P Essentials I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 7-1-7.5
    This is the first of five required courses for completion of the Paramedic Education program.  The program offers lecture and practical-lab experience in pre-hospital assessment, advanced airway procedures, intravenous and pharmacological therapy, and cardiac rhythm interpretation and treatment.  No proficiency or independent study. Prerequisite: Current IDPH certified EMT-B or EMT-I license, high school diploma or GED, and current Health Care CPR Provider.  Written pretest and background screening required before acceptance.  ALS sponsor is required.

  
  • EMS 216 - EMT-P Essentials II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 8-1-8.5
    This is the second of five required courses.  The program offers lecture and practical labs covering the advanced assessment and treatment of medical emergencies.  Included in the curriculum are provider courses in CPR, ACLS, and AMLS.  No proficiency or independent study.  Prerequisite: EMS 215 . Corequisite:   

  
  • EMS 217 - EMT-P Essentials III

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 6-1-6.5
    This course is the third of five required courses.  This program offers lecture and practical labs covering the advanced assessment and treatment of pediatric and trauma emergencies.  Included in the curriculum are provider courses in PALS and IHTLS.  No proficiency or independent study.  Prerequisite: EMS 216 . Corequisite:   

  
  • EMS 218 - EMT-P Essentials IV

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0 - 20 - 4
    This is the required clinical component of the Paramedic Education program. Each student must complete a minimum of 220 hours with a nurse preceptor in various areas of local hospitals and clinics. No proficiency or independent study. Prerequisite:  . Corequisite:   

  
  • EMS 219 - EMT-P Essentials V

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0 - 20 - 4
    This is the required field internship component of the Paramedic Education program.  Each student must complete a minimum of 300 hours in an ALS ambulance with a paramedic preceptor.  No proficiency or independent study.  Prerequisite:    Corequisite:   


Engineering

  
  • EGR 100 - Introduction to Engineering Graphics

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-1-1
    This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of graphic communication and representation. The student will learn to visualize and convey ideas graphically through sketching and producing proper engineering drawing standards used in many industries.

  
  • EGR 101 - Engineering Graphical Communications

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-5-4
    IAI Code: IND911
    Designed to give the student a working knowledge of the fundamentals of graphic communications. The student will learn to convey ideas by means of freehand sketches, orthographic projection, auxiliary views, pictorial drawing, sectional views, dimensioning, charts, and graphs. Students will use CADD as an integral tool. An introduction to descriptive geometry is presented.  Prerequisite: MATH 095  or equivalent.

  
  • EGR 102 - Engineering Graphics

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-5-4
    Solution of problems requiring advanced engineering graphics and descriptive geometry. Learn and utilize line and plane intersections, developments, and 3-D views. Develop project based skills through creation of assembly drawings, working drawings, and advanced dimensioning.  Apply the engineering design process through the design and documentation of a full project. Prerequisite: EGR 101 .

  
  • EGR 160 - Applied Thermodynamics

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    This course provides an introduction thermodynamics and its practical application in industry. Topics will includes a review of terminology, the first law of thermodynamics, work, heat, properties of substances and the second law of thermodynamics. Problem solving and industry applications will be emphasized including problem formulation, analytical and computational solutions. This course is a closed courses and for students in the OET Program only.  Prerequisite: MATH 139  or MATH 142  and PHYS 102 .

  
  • EGR 201 - Analytical Mechanics-Statics

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Application of the principles of mechanics to engineering problems of equilibrium. Resultants and conditions of equilibrium of force systems; analysis of forces acting on members of trusses and frames; and forces due to friction, first moments and centroids, center of gravity and pressure. Introduction of the principle of virtual work. Prerequisite: PHYS 201 .

  
  • EGR 202 - Analytical Mechanics-Dynamics

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Kinematics and kinetics of a particle and of a rigid body. Motion relative to translating and rotating reference planes. Principles of force and acceleration; work and energy; and impulse and momentum. Prerequisite: EGR 201 .


English

  
  • ENG 020 - College Reading I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Designed to promote success in college reading by increasing efficiency in textbook and learning strategies, by improving perception of key elements of text, by expanding vocabulary through application of word parts, and by improving the ability to construct meaning through direct instruction in reading and study strategies.

  
  • ENG 021 - College Reading II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course is designed to promote success in college reading by reviewing basic reading and learning strategies, developing proficiency in recognizing and applying patterns of organization to college text materials, and by increasing vocabulary knowledge and strategies. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score or minimum grade “C” in ENG 020 .

  
  • ENG 022 - Developmental Reading SI

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
    This course is designed to integrate reading skills (main idea, implied main idea, supporting details, patterns of organization, meta-cognitive strategies, and the combination of these skills) with a discipline-specific course to accelerate completion through the developmental sequence. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score or minimum grade “C” in ENG 020 .

  
  • ENG 057 - EAP Language Learning Lab

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-6-3
    This course is designed for individualized instruction and tutorial support for non-native speakers of English to develop their skills and knowledge in reading, writing, speaking and listening, grammar, and American culture. Students must participate in the individualized and group tutorial sessions for 300 minutes per week. Prerequisite: Placement in ESL/EAP courses at any level. Corequisite: Enrolled in at least one other EAP course to include ENG 058 , ENG 059 , ENG 066 , ENG 067 , ENG 068 , ENG 069 , ENG 076 , ENG 077 , ENG 078 , ENG 079 , ENG 086 , ENG 087 , ENG 088 or ENG 089 .

  
  • ENG 058 - American Culture I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course introduces international students and non-native speakers of English to college-level academic strategies and acculturation skills in contemporary America. Students will study key historical events and people from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, examine the various media of popular culture, develop and use a vocabulary of standard and idiomatic English, and begin to develop research skills for written and oral communication. Corequisite: Placed and enrolled in one or more of the following: ENG 057 , ENG 066 , ENG 067 , ENG 076 , ENG 077 , ENG 086  or ENG 087  .

  
  • ENG 059 - American Culture II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course introduces international students and non-native speakers of English to college-level academic strategies and acculturation skills in contemporary America. Students will study key historical events and people from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, examine the various media of popular culture, develop and use a vocabulary of standard and idiomatic English, and begin to develop research skills for written and oral communication. Corequisite: Placed and enrolled in one or more of the following: ENG 057 , ENG 066 , ENG 067 , ENG 076 , ENG 077 , ENG 086  or ENG 087 .

  
  • ENG 066 - Listening and Speaking I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
    This course introduces students whose first or primary language is not English to beginning-level listening and speaking skills and strategies that are useful in English-speaking environments. The course cultivates skills/strategies to improve students’ listening and speaking skills, pronunciation, vocabulary acquisition, and understanding of idiomatic language. Listening and Speaking 1 is intended for students who hold a high school diploma or its equivalent and have previously studied English in the United States or their native countries. This course does not count toward graduation requirements and is non-transferable.

  
  • ENG 067 - Listening and Speaking II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
    This course introduces students whose first or primary language is not English to high beginning-level listening and speaking skills and strategies that are useful in English-speaking environments. The course cultivates skills/strategies to improve students’ listening and speaking skills, pronunciation, vocabulary acquisition, and understanding of idiomatic language. Listening and Speaking 2 is intended for students who hold a high school diploma or its equivalent and have previously studied English in the United States or their native countries. This course does not count toward graduation requirements and is non-transferable.  Prerequisite: Appropriate score on mandatory ESL placement test or minimum grade “C” in ENG 066 .

  
  • ENG 068 - Listening and Speaking III

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
    This course introduces students whose first or primary language is not English to intermediate-level listening and speaking skills and strategies that are useful in English-speaking environments. The course cultivates skills/strategies to improve students’ listening and speaking skills, pronunciation, vocabulary acquisition, and understanding of idiomatic language. Listening and Speaking 3 is intended for students who hold a high school diploma or its equivalent and have previously studied English in the United States or their native countries. This course does not count toward graduation requirements and is non-transferable.

  
  • ENG 069 - Listening and Speaking IV

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
    This course introduces students whose first or primary language is not English to advanced-level listening and speaking skills and strategies that are useful in English-speaking environments. The course cultivates skills/strategies to improve students’ listening and speaking skills, pronunciation, vocabulary acquisition, and understanding of idiomatic language. Listening and Speaking 4 is intended for students who hold a high school diploma or its equivalent and have previously studied English in the United States or their native countries. This course does not count toward graduation requirements and is non-transferable.

  
  • ENG 076 - Reading I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    This course introduces students whose first or primary language is not English to beginning-level academic reading and comprehension skills and strategies. The course cultivates skills/strategies to improve reading comprehension, increase speed, and acquire vocabulary. Reading I is intended for students who hold a high school diploma or its equivalent and have previously studied English in the United States or their native countries. This course does not count toward graduation requirements. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on mandatory ESL placement test.

  
  • ENG 077 - Reading II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    This course introduces students whose first or primary language is not English to high beginning-level academic reading and comprehension skills and strategies. The course cultivates skills/strategies to improve reading comprehension, increase speed, and acquire vocabulary. Reading 2 is intended for students who hold a high school diploma or its equivalent and have previously studied English in the United States or their native countries. This course does not count toward GPA/graduation and is non-transferable. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on mandatory ESL placement test or minimum grade “C” in ENG 076 .

  
  • ENG 078 - Reading III

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    This course introduces students whose first or primary language is not English to high-beginning level academic reading and comprehension skills and strategies. The course cultivates skills/strategies to improve reading comprehension, increase speed, and acquire vocabulary. Reading 3 is intended for students who hold a high school diploma or its equivalent and have previously studied English in the United States or their native countries. This course does not count toward graduation and is non-transferable. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on mandatory placement test or minimum grade “C” in ENG 077 .

  
  • ENG 079 - Reading IV

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    This course introduces students whose first or primary language is not English to high-beginning level academic reading and comprehension skills and strategies. The course cultivates skills/strategies to improve reading comprehension, increase speed, and acquire vocabulary. Reading 4 is intended for students who hold a high school diploma or its equivalent and have previously studied English in the United States or their native countries. This course does not count toward graduation and is non-transferable. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on mandatory placement test or minimum grade “C” in ENG 078 .

  
  • ENG 086 - Writing I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    This course introduces students whose first or primary language is not English to beginning-level academic writing skills and grammatical concepts. The course highlights writing grammatically sound sentences and studying paragraph development. Writing 1 is intended for students who hold a high school diploma or its equivalent and have previously studied English in the United States or their native countries. This course does not count toward graduation and is non-transferable. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on mandatory placement test.

  
  • ENG 087 - Writing II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    This course introduces students whose first or primary language is not English to high beginning-level academic writing skills and grammatical concepts. The course highlights writing grammatically sound sentences and studying paragraph development. Writing 2 is intended for students who hold a high school diploma or its equivalent and have previously studied English in the United States or their native countries. This course does not count toward graduation and is non-transferable. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on mandatory placement test or minimum grade “C” in ENG 086 .

  
  • ENG 088 - Writing III

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    This course introduces students whose first or primary language is not English to intermediate-level academic writing skills and grammatical concepts. The course highlights studying paragraph and essay development. Writing 3 is intended for students who hold a high school diploma or its equivalent and have previously studied English in the United States or their native countries. This course does not count toward graduation and is non-transferable. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on mandatory placement test or minimum grade “C” in ENG 087 .

  
  • ENG 089 - Writing IV

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    This course introduces students whose first or primary language is not English to more advanced forms and concerns of academic writing skills and grammatical concepts. The course highlights writing grammatically sound essays and studying essay development. Writing 4 is intended for students who hold a high school diploma or its equivalent and have previously studied English in the United States or their native countries. This course does not count toward graduation and is non-transferable. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on mandatory placement test or minimum grade “C” in ENG 088 .

  
  • ENG 092 - Advanced Modern English Grammar I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
    This course introduces students to high-level grammatical concepts. The course highlights the study of grammatical conventions that underlie exemplary academic writing. Advanced Modern Grammar I is intended for students who hold a high school diploma or its equivalent and have previously studied English in the United States or their native countries. This course does not count toward graduation and is non-transferable.

  
  • ENG 093 - Advanced Modern English Grammar II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
    This course introduces students to high-level grammatical concepts. The course highlights the study of grammatical conventions that underlie exemplary academic writing. Advanced Modern English Grammar II Is intended for students who hold a high school diploma or its equivalent and have previously studied English in the United States or their native countries. This course does not count toward graduation and is non-transferable.

  
  • ENG 096 - Integrated College Reading and Writing

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 6-0-6
    ENG 096 is a holistic team-taught course designed to develop critical-thinking skills and written responses to current cross-disciplinary materials showing the integration of reading and writing in college-level coursework. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score or minimum grade “C” in ENG 020  and ENG 098 .

  
  • ENG 098 - Fundamentals of English

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Designed to offer practice in the fundamentals of written expression. (Not intended for transfer.) Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score.

  
  • ENG 099 - Fundamentals of Writing

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Designed to offer practice in the essential principles of effective writing expression: sentence skills, unity, support, and coherence. This course emphasizes effective paragraph writing, pre-writing techniques, and essay development. (Not intended for transfer.) Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score or minimum grade “C” in ENG 098 

  
  • ENG 101 - Rhetoric

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: C1 900
    This course is designed to teach writing skills necessary for success in college. It is required for students intending to continue in a baccalaureate program. Special emphasis is placed upon summary writing, exposition, and argumentation. Prerequisite: Appropriate  placement score; or minimum grade “C” in one of the following: ENG 021  and ENG 099 , or ENG 022  or ENG 099 , or the EAP course sequence  ENG 079  and ENG 089  or ENG 096 .

  
  • ENG 102 - Rhetoric

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: C1 901R
    This course provides continued training and practice in composition and research processes. Students will analyze a variety of texts and write several essays, including a 2500+ -word research paper.  Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in ENG 101 .

  
  • ENG 103 - American Literature

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: H3 914
    A study of representative selections in American prose and poetry from 1608 to 1865. It satisfies humanities or literature requirement for transfer. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in ENG 101  or consent of department.

  
  • ENG 104 - American Literature

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: H3 915
    This course is a study of representative selections in American prose and poetry from 1865 to the present. It satisfies humanities or literature requirements for transfer. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in ENG 101  or consent of department.

  
  • ENG 105 - Survey of English Literature

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: H3 912
    A study of the first thousand years of English prose and poetry from Old English through the neo-classical period. This course explores not only the development of various types of literature and the language itself, but also the origin and development of many ideas that are central to our modern culture. Satisfies humanities or literature requirement for transfer. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in ENG 101  or consent of department.

  
  • ENG 106 - Survey of English Literature

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: H3 913
    A study of English prose and poetry of the Romantic, Victorian, and Modern eras. The course explores not only the development of various types of literature, but also the development of modern attitudes resulting from changing concepts about the nature of man and his relationship to nature and society. Satisfies humanities or literature requirement for transfer. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in ENG 101  or consent of department.

  
  • ENG 107 - Contemporary Literature

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This class explores the literary movement called “modernism” by examining poetry and prose masterpieces (1900-1950) of some of the 20th century’s greatest writers. Students will have the opportunity, through an outside reading project, to learn about the work of other important modernist writers beyond those studied in class. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in ENG 101  or consent of department.

  
  • ENG 108 - Contemporary Literature

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    A study of contemporary literature from 1950 to the present. The class will focus on world prose masterpieces (often of an experimental nature) of the second half of the 20th century. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in ENG 101  or consent of department.

  
  • ENG 109 - Children’s Literature

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: H3 918
    This course is a study of literature for children from the preschool to adolescent age levels. It is recommended for future teachers, teacher aides, and parents. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in ENG 101 .

  
  • ENG 120 - Introduction to Creative Writing

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course is an introduction to creative writing. It is a writing-intensive course designed to give students opportunities to express themselves in poetry, fiction, and drama, and to understand the craft of writing “from the inside” rather than analyzing it from the outside as a literature student. Students will read and respond to work by professional writers and fellow students in a workshop format. The basis for success in the course is not the quality of the student’s imagination, but the quality of participation as a writer and reader. Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 101  or minimum grade of “C” in one of the following: ENG 021  and ENG 099 ; or ENG 022  and ENG 099   or the EAP course sequence ENG 079  and ENG 089 , or ENG 096 .

  
  • ENG 130 - Technical Writing and Communication

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course is designed for applied science students to meet their communications requirements. It includes workplace correspondence, resume and job search documents, and short technical reports. It is of special interest to technical, engineering, law enforcement, nursing, and business students. The course stresses clarity, conciseness, and objectivity in writing reports, memos, letters, and other forms of communications. Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 101  or minimum grade of “C” in one of the following: ENG 021  and ENG 099 ; or ENG 022  and ENG 099 ; or the EAP course sequence ENG 079  and ENG 089 , or ENG 096 .

  
  • ENG 190 - Introduction to Film Study

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: F2 908
    ENG 190 is a survey course that explores how film communicates. Sociological issues related to film, the relationship of film to literary genres, and important historical developments in the evolution of film are explored. Films of various lengths are shown in virtually every class session.

  
  • ENG 201 - Introduction to Poetry

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: H3 903
    This class introduces students to close reading of poetry, focusing on reading, discussing, and writing effectively about a range of poems. Students will learn to use relevant critical terms in their analyses of poems, to discuss poetic forms, genres, and techniques in an informed way, and to deal effectively with questions of interpretation. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in ENG 101  or consent of department.

  
  • ENG 202 - Introduction to Fiction

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: H3 901
    This course introduces students to the elements of fiction. Students will read and discuss short stories and novels from a range of literary periods, movements, and cultures. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in ENG 101  or consent of department.

  
  • ENG 203 - Introduction to Drama

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: H3 902
    This course introduces students to the elements of drama. Students will read and discuss a variety of plays from the classical to contemporary periods, and from a variety of authors and cultures. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in ENG 101  or consent of department.

  
  • ENG 204 - Introduction to Literature

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: H3 900
    This class studies conventions and characteristics of fiction, drama, and poetry. Students study terminology and literary concepts in order to interpret, analyze and critically evaluate literary works from all three genres. In addition, they study critical reading strategies, literary criticism, and an expanding literary canon that encompasses the work of culturally diverse writers - including a classic piece from Greek or Shakespearean theater. Prerequisite: ENG 101  with a minimum grade of C, or consent of department.

  
  • ENG 208 - Masterpieces of Western Civilization

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: H3 906
    This course is a study of representative works in translation of Western civilization from the time of the Old Testament to the Renaissance, with emphasis on works other than English and American. It explores not only a variety of major literary works, but also the ideas expressed therein and their impacts on other cultures. It satisfies humanities or literature requirement for transfer. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in ENG 101  or consent of department.

  
  • ENG 209 - Masterpieces of Western Civilization

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: H3 907
    This course is a study of representative works from western civilization from the Renaissance to the present, with emphasis on works other than English and American. It explores not only a variety of major literary works, but also the ideas expressed therein and their impacts on other cultures. It satisfies humanities or literature requirement for transfer. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in ENG 101  or consent of department.

  
  • ENG 220 - Non-Western Literature in Translation

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: H3 908N
    This course is a study of selected literary works by Asian, African, Middle Eastern, and Latin American writers. Students read a variety of major works to understand not only the forms but also the cultural contexts and the impact of these diverse ideas on the authors’ own and other cultures. The course satisfies humanities or literature requirements for all transfer students and diversity requirements for education majors and others. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in ENG 101  or consent of department.

  
  • ENG 221 - Literature of Asia

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: H3 908N
    Literature of Asia is a study of selected works in translation of prominent authors of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.  Works will include poetry, fiction, drama, and literary nonfiction predominantly from India, China, and Japan, with some other Asian countries. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in ENG 101  or consent of department.

  
  • ENG 230 - Advanced Technical Writing and Communication

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course is designed as an advanced course in workplace writing for applied science students to meet their communications requirements. It includes longer workplace documents requiring skills in research, collaborative writing, graphics components, and computer usage. It is of special interest to technical, engineering, law enforcement, nursing, and business students. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in ENG 130 .

  
  • ENG 231 - Fiction Writing

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Explores the art and craft of fiction writing.  Students will experiment with a variety of forms, structures, tones, characterizations, settings, points of view, themes, figurative devices and styles in prose.  A writing workshop will be employed with a focus on peer critique, revision, and preparation for publication. Prerequisite: “C” or better in ENG 120 .

  
  • ENG 232 - Poetry Writing

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Explores the art and craft of poetry writing.  Students will experiment with a variety of forms of poetry while studying how major poets craft their own work.  A writing workshop format will be employed with a focus on peer critique, revision, and preparation for publication. Prerequisite: ENG 101  or ENG 120  with a minimum grade of C.

  
  • ENG 250 - Introduction to Shakespeare

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: H3 905
    This course will introduce students to selected works by William Shakespeare primarily, but not exclusively, his plays. Through a close study of a selection of Shakespeare’s sonnets and representative examples of Shakespeare’s histories, comedies, problem plays, tragedies and romances, students will be exposed to characteristic works of the English Renaissance and acknowledged masterpieces of English literature. Students will develop reading, thinking and writing skills through close analyses of these works. Satisfies humanities or literature requirement for transfer. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in ENG 101  or consent of department.

  
  • ENG 260 - Minority American Literature

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: H3 910D
    A study of the literary and cultural traditions of Native Americans, African-Americans, Asian-Americans, and Hispanic-Americans as expressed in the literature of these groups. This course satisfies humanities or literature requirements for transfer. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in ENG 101  or consent of department.

  
  • ENG 270 - Introduction to Women Writers

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: H3 911D
    A study of fiction and non-fiction prose and poetry written in English by women from the 17th century to the present. Will discuss common themes explored by women writers from various time periods and diverse backgrounds. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in ENG 101  or consent of department.

  
  • ENG 299 - Special Topics in Literature and Film

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course is designed to allow advanced students to pursue an in-depth investigation of a particular literary or film studies topic. A full-time faculty member will determine the topic. This course will emphasize academic rigor and explore areas of study not currently covered in existing curriculum. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in one of the following for literature topics: ENG 103 , ENG 104 , ENG 105 , ENG 106 , ENG 107 , ENG 108 , ENG 201 , ENG 202 , ENG 203 , ENG 208 , ENG 209 , ENG 220 , ENG 250 , ENG 260 , or ENG 270 ; or minimum grade  “C” in ENG 190  for film topics.


Finance

  
  • FIN 201 - Principles of Corporation Finance

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Principles of business finance as applied to management decisions influenced by capital structure and type of ownership; problems related to sources of financing, the tools of financial analysis and financial management; and integration of economic theory and accounting.

  
  • FIN 210 - Securities and Investments

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    An introductory study of the basic principles and fundamentals of public and corporate securities and their markets. Alternative investment practices, objectives and tax implications will be considered. Particular attention is directed at establishing and managing a personal portfolio.

  
  • FIN 211 - Financial Institutions & Markets

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Operation and structure of financial institutions and markets from the vantage point of financial theory with integration of macroeconomics and finance.


Fire Science Technology

  
  • FSCI 101 - Principles of Emergency Services

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course provides an overview to fire protection; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; philosophy and history of fire protection/services; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire services; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics.  This course meets the FESHE Guidelines for Principles of Emergency Services. 

  
  • FSCI 102 - Introduction to Fire Prevention

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course provides fundamental knowledge relating to the field of fire prevention. Topics include: history and philosophy of fire prevention; organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau; use and application of codes and standards; plans review; fire inspections; fire and life safety education; and fire investigation.

  
  • FSCI 103 - Building Construction I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course provides the components of building construction related to firefighter and life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies. Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 101  or minimum grade of “C” in one of the following: ENG 021  and ENG 099 ; or ENG 022  and ENG 099 ; or the EAP course sequence ENG 079  and ENG 089 , or ENG 096 ; and placement into MATH 094  or minimum grade “C” in MATH 090 . “C” or better in FSCI 101  and FSCI 102 .

 

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