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MATH 095 - Elementary Geometry Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
This course is a study of Euclidean geometry. Topics studied include: lines, angles, circles, triangles, and other polygons. Formal proofs and constructions are part of this course. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score or minimum grade “C” in MATH 094 or equivalent. Not intended for transfer.
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MATH 098 - Intermediate Algebra Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
This course expands on the concepts in elementary algebra and it is a prerequisite for college algebra. Topics studied include: factoring, rational expressions, radicals, quadratics, logs and exponential functions. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score or minimum grade “C” in MATH 094 or equivalent. Not intended for transfer.
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MATH 119 - Mathematics for Technical Students Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 5-0-5
The course is designed to provide the necessary foundation in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry for success in technical courses. It is more rigorous than TMAT 107 (previously MATH 107)-TMAT 108 (previously MATH 108). Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score or minimum grade “C” in MATH 095 and MATH 098 or equivalent.
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MATH 123 - Mathematic Structures/Concepts I for Elementary School Teachers Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
The curriculum in this course is designed for elementary education majors. Emphasis is placed on structure, meaning, relationships, and types of thinking in elementary mathematics. Problem solving, sets, numeration systems, integers, logic, rational numbers, and ratio and proportion are among the topics considered. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score or minimum grade “C” in MATH 095 and MATH 098 or equivalent.
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MATH 124 - Mathematic Structures/Concepts II for Elementary School Teachers Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
IAI Code: M1 903
The curriculum in this course is designed for elementary education majors. Emphasis is placed on structure, meaning, relationships, and types of thinking in elementary mathematics. Informal geometry, transformational geometry, tessellations, measurement, probability, and statistics are among the topics considered. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in MATH 123 or equivalent.
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MATH 127 - Mathematics for General Education Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
IAI Code: M1 904
A survey course of mathematical concepts used widely in the physical and social sciences. Intended for students whose programs do not specify a particular mathematics course. The course focuses on mathematical reasoning and the solving of real-life problems. Three or four topics from the following general areas are studied in depth: geometry, graph theory, mathematical modeling, mathematics of finance, social choice theory, and statistics. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score or minimum grade “C” in MATH 098 or equivalent.
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MATH 128 - Elementary Statistics Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
IAI Code: M1 902
A first course in statistics focusing on mathematical reasoning and the solving of real-life problems. Topics include the following: frequency distributions, measures of position and variation, basic probability theory, probability distributions and the normal curve, statistical inference, correlation and regression, f-test, and analysis of variance. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score or minimum grade “C” in MATH 098 or equivalent.
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MATH 131 - College Algebra Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
A minimal review of algebraic skills followed by a study of functions. Functions studied include: polynomial, rational exponential and logarithmic. Other topics include the following: systems of equations, the theory of equations, sequences and series, counting techniques, probability, and the Binomial Theorem. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score or minimum grade “C” in MATH 095 and MATH 098 or equivalent.
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MATH 137 - Introduction to Discrete Mathematics Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
IAI Code: M1 905, CS 915
A course designed for all students of mathematics with special emphasis on topics relevant for students of computer science. Included are problems on combinatorics, analysis of algorithms, set theory, graph theory, tree traversals, spanning trees, matching, networks, recurrence relations, sorting and searching, logical gates, Karnaugh maps, and finite state machines. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score or minimum grade “C” in MATH 131 , or MATH 138 or MATH 142 or equivalent.
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MATH 138 - Pre-Calculus I: Algebra Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
Pre-Calculus I is a study of those topics in algebra which are essential in calculus. Topics include the following functions: linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions. Conic sections, sequences, and the Binomial Theorem are also studied. Students cannot receive credit for both MATH 138 and MATH 142. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score or minimum grade “C” in MATH 095 and MATH 098 or equivalent.
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MATH 139 - Pre-Calculus II: Trigonometry Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
Pre-calculus II is the study of the trigonometric functions using the unit circle approach. Topics of study include the following: graphs of trigonometric functions, inverse trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, trigonometric equations, right angle trigonometry, polar coordinates, complex numbers in trigonometric form, vectors and parametric equations. Students cannot receive credit for both MATH 139 and MATH 142. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score or minimum grade “C” in MATH 138 or equivalent.
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MATH 142 - Accelerated Trigonometry/Pre-calculus Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 5-0-5
This is an accelerated course that completes the objectives for both MATH 138 and MATH 139 in one semester. This is a fast-paced course intended only for highly motivated students. Students cannot receive credit for MATH 142 if they have already received credit for MATH 138 and MATH 139 . Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score or minimum grade “C” in MATH 095 and MATH 098 or equivalent. An “A” in MATH 098 is recommended.
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MATH 150 - Mathematical Analysis for Business Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
IAI Code: M1 900B
A course designed to satisfy the requirement of those colleges or universities which require an understanding of calculus and calculus-based models and for those students who are interested in applying calculus to problems in economics, finance, production, marketing, and other business disciplines. Topics include differential and integral calculus of one variable, as well as an introduction to multivariable calculus. Designed for those in the business curriculum. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score or minimum grade “C” in MATH 131 or equivalent.
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MATH 153 - Finite Mathematics Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
IAI Code: M1 906
A course designed especially for students in areas such as business, economics, social science, and nonphysical sciences. It emphasizes the concepts and applications of mathematics rather than mathematical structures. Topics include: matrix algebra, applications of matrices (including solving systems of linear equations), linear programming and the simplex method, set theory, logic, Boolean Algebra, counting and probability, stochastic processes, game theory, Markov Chains, mathematical modeling, and the mathematics of finance. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score or minimum grade “C” in MATH 131 or equivalent.
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MATH 170 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry I Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 5-0-5
IAI Code: M1 9001, MTH 901
This is the first course in the calculus sequence. Topics include limits and an introduction to both differential and integral calculus. Several applications are studied such as area and optimization of functions. The calculus of transcendental functions is part of this course. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score or minimum grade “C” in MATH 139 or MATH 142 or equivalent.
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MATH 171 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry II Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
IAI Code: M1 9002, MTH 902
Second course in the calculus sequence. Topics include: techniques of integration, applications of the definite integral, introduction to differential equations and infinite series. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in MATH 170 or equivalent.
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MATH 172 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry III Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
IAI Code: M1 9003, MTH 903
Third course in the calculus sequence. The course explores multivariable calculus. It includes vectors, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, parametric curves and surfaces, vector fields, line integrals, and applications. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in MATH 171 or equivalent.
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MATH 210 - Linear Algebra Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
A first course in vectors, matrices, vector spaces, and linear transformations. The ideas in this course serve as an introduction to more abstract mathematics courses at the junior-senior level, and also covers many useful applications outside mathematics. Topics include: vectors, operations on matrices, inverse of a matrix, solution of systems of linear equations, rank of a matrix, vector spaces and subspaces, linear dependence and independence, basis and dimension, linear transformation, sums, composites, inverses of linear transformations, range and kernel of a linear transformation, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, orthogonality and inner product spaces, and real quadratic forms. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in MATH 172 or equivalent. Students may enroll concurrently in MATH 172 .
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MATH 220 - Differential Equations and Orthogonal Functions Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
IAI Code: MTH 912
A first course in differential equations. Topics include: linear equations of the first order, linear equations with constant coefficients, the general linear equations, variation of parameters, undetermined coefficients, linear independence, the Wronskian, exact equations, separation of variables, applications, systems of linear differential equations, the method and theory of Laplace transforms, existence and uniqueness of solutions, solution by power series, and partial differential equations. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in MATH 172 or equivalent.
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Music BAND
JJC Community Band / JJC Jazz Band
For credit, enroll in MUS 155 or MUS 156 . For non-credit, enroll in ICDEM 964 or ICDEM 974 .
CHOIR/CHORALE
JJC Chamber Singers / JJC Chorale
For credit, enroll in MUS 150 or MUS 152 . For non-credit, enroll in ICDEM 966 or ICDEM 965 .
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MUS 101 - Exploration of Music Literature Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
IAI Code: F1 900
A survey of the art of music, its materials, composers, instruments, terminology, styles, and forms from the Middle Ages through the 20th century. Required of music majors.
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MUS 102 - Exploration of American Music Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
IAI Code: F1 904
A survey course dealing with important people and trends in the evolution and development of American musical culture from colonial times to the present.
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MUS 103 - Evolution of Jazz Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
IAI Code: F1 904
A survey course which explores the evolution and development of jazz, America’s only native musical art form. The study begins in 1850 with the blending of African, European, Haitian, and Creole music and culture in New Orleans, which results in the creation of blues, ragtime and improvisation. The study continues with development of jazz in Chicago, Kansas City, New York, and Los Angeles. The course introduces blues, Dixieland, big band, bop, cool, hard bop, free and fusion-America’s music.
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MUS 104 - Fundamentals of Music Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
A study of the rudiments of music. Notation, scales, intervals, chords, terminology, sight singing, dictation, and ear training. Required of music majors with insufficient background to enter MUS 140.
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MUS 107 - Music in World Cultures Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
IAI Code: F1 903N
A survey course in which students explore the social and cultural settings of different musical traditions from around the world through a number of guided listening examples. No prior musical study is required.
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MUS 108 - History of Rock and Roll: An Introduction Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
Historical survey of the development and major cultural contributions of American music and composers, including classical, jazz and popular forms, within the context of the American culture of the time.
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MUS 110 - Class Piano Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-2-1
Class piano for beginning piano students. Enrollment in piano or passage of piano proficiency exam is required of music majors. May be repeated three times for credit.
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MUS 111 - Class Voice Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-2-1
This course is designed to provide beginning or non-major students with a basic background in vocal techniques, to provide instrumental music majors with a basic foundation in vocal performance techniques, and to give drama-oriented students exposure to techniques of vocal production and interpretation for use in the area of musical theatre. May be repeated three times for credit.
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MUS 112 - Class Guitar Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-2-1
A course which combines beginning guitar techniques and music fundamentals. Students must furnish own guitar. May be repeated three times for credit.
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MUS 113 - Class Percussion Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-2-1
This course will provide a basic background in percussion techniques for non-music majors as well as music majors lacking sufficient background to participate in applied percussion. Students must provide their own sticks, mallets, pitch pipe, and appropriate carrying bag as recommended by the instructor. (May be repeated three times for credit.)
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MUS 120 - Applied Piano Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
Private instruction, a half-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in piano, commensurate with the student’s current ability. This course is intended for non-music majors, music majors needing further development on their major instrument before taking 200-level courses, early-entry-permit high school students, or students desiring to improve their performance skills for reasons of personal enrichment. Students are expected to practice a minimum of six hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester, and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. May be repeated three times for credit.
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MUS 121 - Applied Voice Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
Private instruction, a half-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in voice, commensurate with the student’s current ability. This course is intended for non-music majors, music majors needing further development on their major instrument before taking 200-level courses, early-entry-permit high school students, or students desiring to improve their performance skills for reasons of personal enrichment. Students are expected to practice a minimum of six hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester, and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. May be repeated three times for credit.
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MUS 122 - Applied Woodwinds Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
Private instruction, a half-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in a woodwind instrument, commensurate with the student’s current ability. This course is intended for non-music majors, music majors needing further development on their major instrument before taking 200-level courses, early-entry-permit high school students, or students desiring to improve their performance skills for reasons of personal enrichment. Students are expected to practice a minimum of six hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester, and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. May be repeated three times for credit.
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MUS 123 - Applied Brass Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
Private instruction, a half-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in a brass instrument, commensurate with the student’s current ability. This course is intended for non-music majors, music majors needing further development on their major instrument before taking 200-level courses, early-entry-permit high school students, or students desiring to improve their performance skills for reasons of personal enrichment. Students are expected to practice a minimum of six hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester, and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. May be repeated three times for credit.
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MUS 124 - Applied Instrument Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
Private instruction, a half-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in an instrument not offered by the full-time music faculty, commensurate with the student’s ability. This course is intended for non-music majors, music majors needing further development on their major instrument before taking 200-level courses, early-entry-permit high school students or students desiring to improve their performance skills for reasons of personal enrichment. Students are expected to practice a minimum of six hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester, and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. May be repeated three times for credit.
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MUS 125 - Applied Percussion Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
Private instruction, a half-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in percussion, commensurate with the student’s current ability. This course is intended for non-music majors, music majors needing further development on their major instrument before taking 200-level courses, early-entry-permit high school students, or students desiring to improve their performance skills for reasons of personal enrichment. Students are expected to practice a minimum of six hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester, and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. May be repeated three times for credit.
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MUS 126 - Applied Guitar Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
Private instruction, a half-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in guitar, commensurate with the student’s current ability. This course is intended for non-music majors, music majors needing further development on their major instrument before taking 200-level courses, early-entry-high school students, or students desiring to improve their performance skills for reasons of personal enrichment. Students are expected to practice a minimum of six hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester, and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. May be repeated three times for credit.
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MUS 127 - Applied Bass Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
Private instruction, a half-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in bass, commensurate with the student’s current ability. This course is intended for non-music majors, music majors needing further development on their major instrument before taking 200-level courses, early-entry-permit high school students, or students desiring to improve their performance skills for reasons of personal enrichment. Students are expected to practice a minimum of six hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester, and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. May be repeated three times for credit.
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MUS 131 - Elements of Conducting Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
Elements of Conducting is a course designed to develop the basic techniques for conducting instrumental and vocal ensembles. MUS 131 will provide the opportunity for students to acquire a basic baton technique, an understanding of rehearsal techniques, an introduction to score reading, and practical knowledge through working with instrumental and vocal ensembles.
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MUS 140 - Theory of Music I Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
A study of the basic terms, techniques and theoretical concepts of Western music by means of analysis, part-writing, and keyboard. Required of music majors. Prerequisite: MUS 104 with a minimum grade of B.
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MUS 141 - Aural Skills I Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-2-1
A study of the basic terms, techniques and theoretical concepts of Western music by means of ear training, singing and melodic and harmonic dictation. Prerequisite: MUS 104 with a minimum grade of B.
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MUS 142 - Theory of Music II Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
A study of the basic terms, techniques and theoretical concepts of Western music by means of analysis, part-writing, and keyboard. Continuation of MUS 140. Required of music majors. Prerequisite: MUS 140 with a minimum grade of C.
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MUS 143 - Aural Skills II Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-2-1
A study of the basic terms, techniques and theoretical concepts of Western music by means of ear training, singing and melodic and harmonic dictation. Continuation of MUS 141.
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MUS 150 - JJC Chamber Singers Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-3-1
Select vocal ensemble designed to give the highly motivated vocal performer experience in small ensemble performance. Music includes works from Renaissance to contemporary jazz. May be repeated three times for credit. Audition required. (For non-credit, register in ICDEM 966 .)
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MUS 152 - JJC Chorale Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-3-1
A community-oriented choral organization available to people that want to perform oratorios, cantatas, and other major choral works. One major choral work is performed each semester. May be repeated three times for credit. (For non-credit, register in ICDEM 965 .)
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MUS 155 - JJC Community Band Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-3-1
Practical experience in the rehearsal and public performance of the best in band literature. Open to all students. Required of music majors with a wind or percussion instrument as the major or concentration instrument. May be repeated three times for credit. (For non-credit, register in ICDEM 964 .)
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MUS 156 - JJC Jazz Band Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-3-1
Designed to acquaint instrumentalists with jazz literature and improvisational procedures and to promote a high degree of stylistic and technical competence in performance. May be repeated three times for credit. (For non-credit, register in ICDEM 974 .)
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MUS 160 - Instrumental Ensemble Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-2-1
Small instrumental ensembles available to students who desire experience in performance of music written for small instrumental groups (chamber music). Specific types of ensembles vary from semester to semester. May be repeated three times for credit.
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MUS 170 - Introduction to Music Business Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
An introduction to the fundamental concepts of the business practices related to the music industry. The course will focus on skills necessary for beginning and maintaining a professional career in the music industry. The course will have a strong emphasis on practical applications of classroom knowledge to the music business environment. Prerequisite: MUS 101
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MUS 180 - Introduction to Music Technology Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
This class is an introduction to the use of computers in music production, music notation, and music education. Basic software and concepts in educational and music technology will be emphasized. Sources, selection, evaluation, creation, and implementation of electronic media for the musician and music educator will be covered in this course. Basic computer and piano skills required. Prerequisite: MUS 104
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MUS 181 - Intermediate Music Technology Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
This class is a continuation of MUS 180. It is an intermediate level music technology course emphasizing the use of computers in music production, music notation, and music education. Finale and ProTools will be used in detail as well as introducing various other software programs in the music industry. An introduction to “live recording” in a studio setting will be covered as well. Additional sources, selection, evaluation, creation, and implementation of electronic media for the musician and music educator will be covered in this course. Off campus field trips and visits to professional recording facilities will be a part of the course activities and curriculum. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in MUS 180.
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MUS 189 - Music Technology Practicum Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-5-1
Principles and theories are put into practice through hands-on training with college-approved professional sound engineers, sound technicians and/or approved local businesses. Students perform various duties just as they would in a professional recording or live sound session. Prerequisite: MUS 180
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MUS 201 - Music History I Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
The history of music from the end of the ancient world to the end of the Baroque period. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “B” in MUS 101 and minimum grade “C” in either MUS 106, or a minimum grade of C in both MUS 142 and MUS 143 . Music majors are strongly encouraged to take Music History II to ensure junior status upon transfer.
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MUS 202 - Music History II Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
The history of music in the Classic, Romantic and Contemporary periods. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in MUS 201 . Music majors are strongly encouraged to take Music History II to ensure junior status upon transfer.
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MUS 220 - Applied Piano Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
Private instruction, a one-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in piano, intended for music majors with piano as their major or concentration instrument or for students seriously interested in improving their performance skills. This course incorporates representative solo and study materials, advanced knowledge of appropriate literature, and the goal of improved performance skills. Students are expected to practice a minimum of 12 hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester, and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. May be repeated three times for credit.
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MUS 221 - Applied Voice Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
Private instruction, a one-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in voice, intended for music majors with voice as their major or concentration instrument or for students seriously interested in improving their performance skills. This course incorporates representative solo and study materials, advanced knowledge of appropriate literature, and the goal of improved performance skills. Students are expected to practice a minimum of 12 hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester, and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. May be repeated three times for credit.
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MUS 222 - Applied Woodwinds Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
Private instruction, a one-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in a woodwind instrument, intended for music majors with a woodwind instrument as their major or concentration instrument or for students seriously interested in improving their performance skills. This course incorporates representative solo and study materials, advanced knowledge of appropriate literature, and the goal of improved performance skills. Students are expected to practice a minimum of 12 hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester, and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. May be repeated three times for credit.
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MUS 223 - Applied Brass Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
Private instruction, a one-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in a brass instrument, intended for music majors with a brass instrument as their major or concentration instrument or for students seriously interested in improving their performance skills. This course incorporates representative solo and study materials, advanced knowledge of appropriate literature, and the goal of improved performance skills. Students are expected to practice a minimum of 12 hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester, and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. May be repeated three times for credit.
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MUS 224 - Applied Instrument Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
Private instruction, one-hour per week for 16 weeks, in an instrument not offered by the full-time music faculty, intended for music majors with the instrument as their major or concentration instrument or for students seriously interested in improving their performance skills. This course incorporates representative solo and study materials, advanced knowledge of appropriate literature, and the goal of improved performance skills. Students are expected to practice a minimum of 12 hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. May be repeated three times for credit.
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MUS 225 - Applied Percussion Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
Private instruction, one-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in percussion, intended for music majors with percussion as their major or concentration instrument or for students seriously interested in improving their performance skills. This course incorporates representative solo and study materials, advanced knowledge of appropriate literature and the goal of improved performance skills. Students are expected to practice a minimum of 12 hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. May be repeated three times for credit.
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MUS 226 - Applied Guitar Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
Private instruction, one-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in guitar, intended for music majors with guitar as their major or concentration instrument or for students seriously interested in improving their performance skills. This course incorporates representative solo and study materials, advanced knowledge of appropriate literature and the goal of improved performance skills. Students are expected to practice a minimum of 12 hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. May be repeated three times for credit.
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MUS 227 - Applied Bass Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
Private instruction, one-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in bass guitar, intended for music majors with bass guitar as their major or concentration instrument or for students seriously interested in improving their performance skills. This course incorporates representative solo and study materials, advanced knowledge of appropriate literature and the goal of improved performance skills. Students are expected to practice a minimum of 12 hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. May be repeated three times for credit.
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MUS 240 - Advanced Theory of Music I Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
A study of the advanced terms, techniques and theoretical concepts of Western music by means of analysis, part-writing, and keyboard. Continuation of MUS 142. Prerequisite: MUS 142 with minimum grade of C.
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MUS 241 - Advanced Aural Skills I Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-2-1
A study of the advanced terms, techniques and theoretical concepts of Western music by means of ear training, singing and melodic and harmonic dictation. Continuation of MUS 143. Prerequisite: MUS 143 with minimum grade of C.
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MUS 242 - Advanced Theory of Music II Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
A study of the advanced terms, techniques and theoretical concepts of Western music by means of analysis, part-writing, and keyboard. Continuation of MUS 240. Prerequisite: MUS 240 with a minimum grade of C.
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MUS 243 - Advanced Aural Skills II Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-2-1
A study of the advanced terms, techniques and theoretical concepts of Western music by means of ear training, singing and melodic and harmonic dictation. Continuation of MUS 241. Prerequisite: MUS 241 with minimum grade of C.
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MUS 299 - Special Topics in Music Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-3 - 1-3 - 1-3 variable
The exploration and analysis of topics within the discipline. This is a course for students interested in pursuing an in-depth investigation into a particular music topic. A full-time music faculty member will determine the topic, with emphasis on exploring areas of study not covered by existing courses. May be repeated three times for credit. Prerequisite: MUS 101
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NSCI 090 - How to Study Science Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
A study skills course for students who plan to enroll in introductory science courses taught by instructors from biology, chemistry and physics. This course will discuss study skills required for all science disciplines including note taking, outlining, reading textbooks, scientific writing, cooperative learning, and test-taking strategies. Techniques such as graphing metric conversions, significant figures, proper use of a calculator, and basic computer skills will be discussed. The issue of science phobia will be addressed by having students perform portions of experiments from all of the above-mentioned disciplines in a non-threatening environment. This course is especially appropriate for students with little or no science background.
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NSCI 296 - Interdisciplinary Research Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-6-4
In this course students will learn scientific research skills while pursuing a unique laboratory and/or field work project under the direction of a faculty mentor. This experience provides a basis for a broad range of future scientific research activities. Faculty mentors will instruct a maximum of four students within areas of their own specialization. Faculty research interests encompass the disciplines of biology, chemistry, and physics. Prerequisite: , or , or , with a minimum grade of C. is required with a minimum grade of C. Consent of department is required.
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Nurse Assistant Skills |
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NA 101 - Certified Nurse Assistant Training Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-7-6
This course is designed to train and prepare students to take the Illinois Nurse Aide State Competency Exam. After passing the state exam, students are eligible to work as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) in hospitals, long-term care, home health and other healthcare settings. There are 3 components to the NA 101 course: lecture, lab and clinical. The course includes 96 hours in the lecture/lab setting (theory portion of the course) and 52 hours in the clinical setting. To be eligible for this class, students must be at least 16 years of age, completed at least 8 grade levels of schooling, speak and understand the English language and be in good physical, mental and emotional health. This course is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
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NA 120 - Phlebotomy Technician Training Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
This course is designed to prepare the student in routine phlebotomy techniques for obtaining blood specimens for laboratory analysis. Format of lecture/lab includes venipuncture techniques, phlebotomy equipment, micro-puncture techniques, infection control, patient identification and labeling of blood specimens. Due to the popularity of these courses, a closed registration system has been developed. To be considered for this program, students must complete and submit a program application by the due date, which varies depending on the semester of interest. Based on seat availability, students will be selected by a random lottery. For more information, please visit the Allied Health department site at www.jjc.edu/allied-health. Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 021 and ENG 099 , or ENG 022 and ENG 099 ; or the EAP course sequence ENG 078 and ENG 088 , or ENG 096 ; or minimum grade “C” in one of the following: ENG 020 and ENG 098 , or the EAP course sequence ENG 077 and ENG 087 .
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NA 122 - Basic Electrocardiography Technician Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
This course is designed for students with an employment or educational background in the healthcare field or students preparing to enter a healthcare degree program. Learning to perform non-invasive electrocardiography procedures and identifying rhythms will be a valuable addition to the skill set of today’s healthcare worker. Lecture topics include techniques for performing a 12-lead EKG, identifying rhythms and rhythm abnormalities, how cardiac drugs affect an EKG and telemetry unit monitoring. There is a closed registration system for this class. Please visit the Allied Health department page for more information: www.jjc.edu/allied-health. Prerequisite: High school diploma; Placement into ENG 021 and ENG 099 , or ENG 022 and ENG 099 ;or the EAP course sequence ENG 078 and ENG 088 , or ENG 096 ; or minimum grade “C” in one of the following: ENG 020 and ENG 098 , or the EAP course sequence ENG 077 and ENG 087 . Concurrent: NA 125
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NA 123 - Phlebotomy Technician Training Practicum Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-8-2
Integrated clinical practice for phlebotomy students will be held at a certified hospital laboratory. Performing 150 venipunctures, 25 skin punctures and bedside glucose monitoring are expected. Upon course completion, students are encouraged to write for certification with the American Society for Clinical Pathology. Students are required to obtain AHA CPR for Healthcare Providers certification before the start of this course. Due to the popularity of these courses, a closed registration system has been developed. To be considered for this program, students must complete and submit a program application by the due date, which varies depending on the semester of interest. Based on seat availability, students will be selected by a random lottery. For more information, please visit the Allied Health department site at www.jjc.edu/allied-health. Prerequisite: NA 120 .
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NA 125 - Basic Electrocardiography Technician Practicum Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-3-1
This 40-hour clinical practicum experience provides students with the opportunity to apply the knowledge gained in NA 122 to the hospital setting. Students will perform 12-lead EKGs under the guidance and supervision of EKG Technicians. Upon course completion, students are encouraged to take the certification exam through Cardiovascular Credentialing International. There is a closed registration system for this class. Please visit the Allied Health department page for more information: www.jjc.edu/allied-health.
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NURS 100 - Introduction to Nursing Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
This course will enable students to assess their potential to complete the nursing curriculum as well as give students an introduction to nursing roles and responsibilities in a variety of nursing settings. This class will explore basic study skills, communication skills, mathematical computations used in health care settings, and an introduction to common medical terminology. All students enrolled in this class must have successfully completed all developmental courses. This course is not open to any student who has completed any nursing courses.
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NURS 103 - Client Assessment Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2.5-1-3
Client Assessment is a 3-credit hour course that focuses on the techniques of a head-to-toe physical assessment utilized in the assessment phase of the nursing process. Emphasis is given to the development of a physical assessment skills, interpretation and written description of normal findings, as well as utilization of the diagnostic process to identify defining characteristics of related nursing diagnosis. Content includes a holistic approach and variations of the pediatric and aging clients. Students practice head-to-toe assessment on each other, utilizing techniques of interview, inspection (including use of ophthalmoscope and otoscope), palpation, percussion, and auscultation during each class session. Prerequisite: NURS 150 or consent of department.
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NURS 120 - Medical Corpsman to Practical Nurse Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-10-6
This is an intense 8 week program designed for veterans who have completed the Medical Education and Training Campus (METC) Basic Medical Technician Corpsman Program* and seek to earn a practical nurse certificate. The program addresses differences in competencies between the METC Basic Medical Technician Corpsman Program and those of a practical nursing program as delineated in the Illinois Nurse Practice Act. Program components include didactic, clinical and skills validation learning experiences. Upon successful program completion, students will be awarded a practical nurse certificate and may apply to the Illinois Board of Nursing for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by examination. NCLEX-PN (National Council Licensing Exam-Practical Nurse). *Navy B-300-0010 Hospital Corpsman (HM-0000), Air Force Phase 1 L8AQJ4N03101AA, Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice Course (4N031).
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NURS 140 - Basic Nursing Procedures Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
This course introduces the procedures basic to safe and effective nursing care. The procedures focus on the techniques that maintain an aseptic and safe environment for the health care of the client and staff. Procedures are introduced that are necessary to the client’s basic physiologic needs. The techniques are those that can be utilized by the nurse or delegated to appropriate assistive personnel. Prerequisite: Admission into the Nursing Program. Concurrent:
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NURS 150 - Concepts of Nursing Practice I Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 6-6-8
This course introduces the nursing process, levels of prevention, and alterations in basic human needs in the holistic care of the aging client. The student will identify and begin to utilize the concepts of critical thinking, therapeutic communication, and the teaching-learning process in caring for clients in a variety of settings. The student will provide care within the ethical and legal parameters of nursing. Emphasis will be place on, but not limited to, the concepts of acid-base balance, cognition, comfort, development, diversity, culture, elimination, family, fluids and electrolytes, grief and loss, spirituality, health, wellness, and illness, infection, metabolism, mobility, oxygenation, perfusion, sensory perception, thermoregulation, and tissue integrity. Prerequisite: Admission into the nursing program. NURS 140 (if applicable), and NURS 163 , ENG 101 and PSYC 101 prior to or concurrently.
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NURS 160 - Concepts of Nursing Practice II Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4.5-10.5-8
This course expands on the utilization of the nursing process, levels of prevention, and meeting the basic needs in culturally diverse clients with common basic alterations in health including women’s health related needs across the lifespan. The student will provide care within the ethical and legal parameters of nursing. Emphasis will be placed on, but not limited to, the concepts of acid-base imbalances, cellular regulation, family health, immunity, metabolism, oxygenation, perfusion, and reproduction. Prerequisite: (if applicable), NURS 150 , and NURS 163 with minimum grade “C”. Must take BIO 251 , HEAL 109 , PSYC 215 prior to or concurrently. Concurrent: Must take NURS 164 concurrently.
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NURS 163 - Pharmacology and the Nursing Process Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
This course defines the relationship of the nursing process and drug therapy. Lifespan considerations related to pharmacology as well as legal, ethical, and cultural considerations will be discussed. The principles of pharmacotherapeutics along with the basics of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics will be presented. This course introduces information concerning sources, effects legalities, and the safe use of medication as therapeutic agents. Emphasis is placed on nursing responsibility, accountability, and pharmacokinetics, routes of medication administration, contraindications and side effects. Upon completion, students should be able to compute dosages and administer medication safely.
The online course offers the students the opportunity to complete their work with a flexible schedule. The course will be structured to assist the student in completing the course requirements in 16 weeks. Each week a new unit will be presented and remain open for the remaining weeks of the course so students have the ability to refer back to previously discussed content at their convenience. Weekly dud dates and deadlines however have been established for each graded assignment to foster completion of assignments in a timely fashion. The student will be required to compete required readings, PowerPoint’s, and websites as directed per unit overview. Prerequisite: Admission into the nursing program. Concurrent enrollment in NURS 140 and NURS 150 .
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NURS 164 - Concepts in Pediatric Nursing Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
This course continues to expand on the utilization of the nursing process, levels of prevention, and meeting the basic needs of the pediatric client/family while incorporating any ethical, legal, and cultural considerations. Emphasis will be placed on the concepts of development, family, culture, diversity, sensory perception, oxygenation, mobility, tissue integrity, elimination, nutrition, perfusion, and cellular regulation. Concurrent: Must take NURS 160 .
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NURS 170 - LPN to ADN Transition Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 5-6.5-7.5
This course is designed to assist the non-collegiate Licensed Practical Nurse in the role changes necessary for transition to the ADN (RN preparation) curriculum at JJC. Selected concepts, clinical topics and supervised clinical experiences focusing on basic bio-psychosocial needs of clients across the life span are presented. Successful completion of NURS170 permits the non-collegiate LPN to advance to the second year of the ADN program. Upon completion of NURS 170 and NURS 250 the student is awarded credit for the following Nursing courses: , , , , and . Prerequisite: Must be a licensed LPN and be accepted into the LPN Transition program, plus BIO 250 , ENG 101 , and PSYC 101 . Must take BIO 251 , HEAL 109 , and PSYC 215 prior to or concurrently.
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NURS 240 - Orientation to Professional Nursing Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: .5-0-.5
This course is designed for the collegiate licensed practical nurse, introducing the student to the philosophy and organization of the Joliet Junior College Associate’s Degree in Nursing curriculum. Emphasis is given to basic needs of human beings and the nursing process. This course incorporates an orientation to the nursing computer lab. Prerequisite: Successful completion of an Illinois collegiate LPN program within the past 5 years and/or the approval of the Chairman of the department of Nursing. The following courses may be required based on student’s transcript evaluation: ENG 101 , PSYC 101 , BIO 250 , BIO 251 , HEAL 109 , and PSYC 215 .
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NURS 250 - Concepts of Nursing Practice III Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4.5-10.5-8
This course continues the application of the nursing process as the student develops expertise in identifying and meeting basic needs in culturally diverse clients across the lifespan who are experiencing multiple acute alterations in health which may result in long-term physical/psychosocial sequelae. The student will provide care within the ethical and legal parameters of nursing. As a member of the health care team, the student will utilize the nursing process in a variety of health care settings to care for and educate clients incorporating the levels of prevention in addressing their health care needs. Emphasis will be placed on, but not limited to, the concepts of addiction behavior, cognition, infections, inflammation, metabolism, mood/affect, oxygenation, perfusion, self, stress/coping, and violence. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in NURS 160 , and NURS 164 . Must take BIO 240 and SPCH 101 prior to or concurrently.
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NURS 260 - Concepts of Nursing Practice IV Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4.5-10.5-8
This course provides the student with experiences that continue the development of the nurse’s role as provider and member of the health care team with focus on the role of manager of culturally diverse clients. This course facilitates the student’s synthesis of learning by incorporating the role of the professional nurse as provider, manager, and member of the nursing profession in the care of the client with complex health care needs across the lifespan. The student will provide care within the ethical and legal parameters of nursing. Also, the student will continue to build upon the curriculum threads, utilizing the nursing process for critical thinking/clinical decision making, effective communication, and the teaching-learning process to assist clients in meeting multiple health care needs. Emphasis will be placed on, but not limited to, the concepts of acid/base, fluid/electrolytes, infection, inflammation, intracranial regulation, metabolism, mobility, oxygenation, perfusion, professionalism, sensory perception, thermoregulation and tissue integrity. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in NURS 250 . Must take SOC 290 prior to or concurrently.
NOTE: All clinical sessions of NURS 150 , NURS 160 , NURS 250 , and 260 are scheduled as continuous sessions with each contact hour running 60 minutes to conform to Illinois Department of Professional Regulation program approval stipulations. Nursing practicums may include evening hours and are offered at a variety of clinical agencies including hospitals and extended care facilities.
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Office Systems Technologies |
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OFS 101 - Fundamentals of Document Formatting Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
In this course, students will use computers for processing information. Its major objectives are to develop touch control of the alpha and numeric keyboard and proper keyboarding techniques; develop proofreading and editing skills; build basic speed and accuracy skills; and learn the proper utilization of various parts of the computer. Students will also learn basic Microsoft Word functions used to create, edit, and format documents.
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OFS 102 - Intermediate Document Formatting Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
Emphasis is placed on producing business letters, memos, reports, newsletters, and tables, as well as speed and accuracy development on the computer. Prerequisite: OFS 101 or consent of department.
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OFS 103 - Advanced Document Formatting Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
This course is designed to reinforce and increase knowledge of letters, mail merge, memos, rough drafts, tables, business forms, and manuscripts, as well as speed and accuracy development on the computer. Prerequisite: OFS 102 or consent of department.
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OFS 106 - Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
This intensive course is designed to increase keyboarding speed and improve accuracy. Corrective drills will be used based on the individual’s particular keyboarding needs. (May be repeated two times for credit.) Prerequisite: OFS 101 or one semester of high school keyboarding.
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OFS 113 - Fundamentals of Desktop Publishing Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
An introduction to desktop publishing using Microsoft Word and Publisher. Applications include preparing letterheads, business cards, newsletters, brochures, specialty promotional documents, charts, presentation materials, reports, flyers, and booklets.
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OFS 120 - Introduction to Image Manipulation Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
An introduction to Adobe Photoshop, an image-editing program that makes it possible to produce high-quality digital images and manipulate scanned images as well as outputting color separations and halftones. Student will be introduced to the tools and capabilities of the Photoshop program and will learn all the important fundamental concepts and features needed to master the program.
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OFS 128 - Visual Layout and Design Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
An introduction to Adobe InDesign, a design-oriented publishing tool that integrates text and graphics to produce files that may be printed on a local printer, taken to a commercial printing service, or published on the Web. Prerequisite: CIS 105
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OFS 130 - Introduction to Visual Illustration Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
The student will learn the fundamentals of the object-oriented drawing application Adobe Illustrator, including navigating around the work area; drawing basic shapes; selecting and editing objects, using the pen tool, brushes, color separations, and libraries; creating and formatting display type; and using layers to organize, edit, and display professional, computer-based illustrations.
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OFS 143 - Medical Transcription Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
Students transcribe documents using computers and CD accompanying text. Students may use a variety of medical reference books for completing the transcription. Prerequisite: BIO 100 and OFS 166 or consent of department.
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OFS 166 - Microsoft Word I Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
This course introduces the features and capabilities of Microsoft Word. Topics include: creating and saving documents; inserting and deleting text; editing text; formatting text; printing documents; preparing envelopes and labels; formatting manuscripts with headers, footers, and learning keyboard and mouse shortcuts. Prerequisite: OFS 101 or consent of department.
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OFS 167 - Microsoft Word II Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
This course introduces the advanced features and capabilities of Microsoft Word. It includes mail merges, styles, charts, outlines, specialized tables and indexes, templates, and online fill-in forms. Upon successful completion of this course, the student may be prepared to pass the Microsoft Certification exam. Prerequisite: OFS 166 or consent of department.
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OFS 180 - Records Management Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
Course focuses on identifying, classifying, and preserving records. Prerequisite: OFS 102 or consent of department.
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OFS 200 - Data Management for Health Professions Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
This course introduces intermediate features of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, and the integration of these applications for preparing and enhancing text for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations for personal and professional use. Prerequisite: CIS 122 - Computer Information Systems Fundamentals
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OFS 201 - Office Procedures Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
This course is designed to develop a better understanding of the role and responsibilities of the office professional. Objectives include effective communication skills, organizational and stress management skills, human relations skills, career planning, professional organizations, ethics, and records management. This is a capstone course, and it is recommended to be taken in the last semester. Prerequisite: OFS 102 or consent of department.
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OFS 204 - Legal Terminology and Documents Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
This course covers the legal vocabulary with which court reporters and legal secretaries come in contact in many areas of the law in their professional lives. Civil and criminal litigation sequence is stressed as well as client and court documents.
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