2016-2017 Catalog 
    
    Jun 17, 2024  
2016-2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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History

  
  • HIST 111 - History of Horticulture

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Introduction to the domestication of agricultural and ornamental species, and a general survey of the history, geography and development of cultigen, and early botanical influence on landscape, architecture and art. Special references will be addressed regarding domestication, crops, biotechnology, and the ongoing relationships between plants and human societies, both for sustenance and recreation.

  
  • HIST 200 - History of Great Britain Since 1688

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: H2 908
    A study of Great Britain and Ireland with emphasis on the modern era. Among the topics considered are the English Revolution, the Age of Aristocracy, the Industrial Revolution, the Victorian Era, and Britain in the age of total war. Emphasis is on the social and economic history of Britain, on power and class contentions, social inertia, and violent change. The significance of Britain’s role in the course of contemporary history also is explored.

  
  • HIST 201 - Modern Europe Since 1815

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    A study of Europe’s domestic and foreign problems since 1815. Major topics include the development of industrialism and nationalism within the contexts of democracy and socialism. International rivalries, European imperialism, and the ideological challenge to liberalism arising from fascism, anarchism and the totalitarian doctrines also receive special attention.

  
  • HIST 205 - French Revolution

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course will provide the student with an analysis of the major events of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1799.  Topics covered will include: the origins of the Revolution in the society and government of Old Regime France and the major ideas of the Enlightenment; the major political, cultural and societal changes; and the impact that the French Revolution had upon the whole of Europe through war and the spread of liberal ideas. 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 ; or consent of instructor.  Recommended prerequisite:   or  .

  
  • HIST 220 - History of Soviet Russia

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    A survey of the Soviet Union from its origin in the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 to the time of its dissolution in 1991. The course focuses on the events, ideology and personalities that shaped the Soviet system. It explores the history of pre-Revolutionary Russia, Marxist-Leninist ideology, Revolution and its legacy, Civil War, the economy and culture of NEP, Stalin and his policies, the Second World War, the Cold War, de-Stalinization, Khruschev’s reforms, Brezhnev’s counter-reforms, Perestroika, and the end of the Soviet Empire.

  
  • HIST 240 - History of Latin America

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    An introductory survey of Latin American history from pre-Columbian times to the present. The course focuses on various historical issues and problems, including human and physical geography; indigenous civilizations; European expansion and colonization; problems of race, ethnicity, class and gender; colonial economic, political, constitutional, and religious structures; struggle for independence; 20th century search for political and economic stability; and environmental degradation; population expansion; rapid urbanization; relations with the United States; and the place of Latin America in the post-Cold War reconfiguration of the world.

  
  • HIST 250 - The Civil War and Reconstruction

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    A study of the era of the Civil War and Reconstruction focusing on the causes and course of the war, the battles over reconstructing the nation and both the short- and long-term effects on the nation. Special emphasis will be given to the impact of events on ordinary Americans. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in HIST 103 HIST 104 HIST 106  or HIST 108  or consent of department.

  
  • HIST 260 - History of the Middle East

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: S2 918N
    An introductory survey of the Middle East (Southwest Asia and North Africa) history, religions, peoples, and cultures from the pre-Islamic era to the present. The course focuses on the rise and spread of Islam, the great pre-modern empires and their collapse under European pressures, reformists’ attempts to meet the European challenge, the age of colonialism, rise of nationalism, and the move toward independent states in the 19th and 20th centuries, “Pan-Arabist” and “Islamicist” ideologies, the Islamic Revolution in Iran, Saddam Hussein’s Iraq, and the impact of Israeli and Palestinian nationalism.

  
  • HIST 270 - History of War II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    A study of World War II from its origins in the peace settlement following World War I through the final surrender of Germany and Japan and the beginnings of the Cold War. The course focuses on the events, ideologies, and personalities which shaped the totalitarian regimes of Germany, Italy, and Japan, as well as those of the Allies, and their impact on the world. It explores the nature of fascist ideology, the failure of the Western allies to act in the face of aggressive warlike states, the course of the war throughout the world, the impact on civilians, the Nazi racial policies which led to the Holocaust, and the unleashing of the nuclear age. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in HIST 104 HIST 106  or HIST 108 . 

  
  • HIST 290 - History of Africa

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: S2 906N
    A survey of the pre-colonial history of the African continent through the modern period of decolonization, the struggle for independence, the growth of Pan-Africanism, social strife, economic dependency, and other problems of newly emerging African states.

  
  • HIST 293 - History of Black America

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    A study of the role and impact of African-Americans from colonial times to the present. Emphasis is on the West African background, the nature and growth of slavery, Civil War and Reconstruction, the origins of segregation, the resurgence of African-American cultural traditions, racism, the ideologies of the black protest movement, and the experiences of African-Americans today.


Horticulture

  
  • HORT 010 - Planting and Garden Tending

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-2-2
    Develop a practical experience in handling plants, chemicals, and gardening equipment needed for work functions in a greenhouse or nursery environment.  Students will develop skills needed for the above stated as well as dealing with customers.

  
  • HORT 100 - Introduction to Horticulture

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: AG 905
    Survey of horticultural practices including the selection, use and care of fruit, vegetables, and ornamental plants. This course is designed to offer the general student a general introduction to the principles of plant growth and development as they apply to the wide range of horticultural crops and the industries related to production, marketing and utilization of horticultural crops.

  
  • HORT 105 - Insects and People

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-1-3
    This course provides a comprehensive view of the interaction between insects and people. Topics to be discussed will include the impact of insects on human civilizations; role of insects in our environment and ecology; beneficial insects; pest management; and insects in literature, art, music, and human and animal health. Basic insect anatomy and life cycles also will be covered. No prerequisites are required.

  
  • HORT 151 - Electrical Controls

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    This course deals with the basics of electrical wiring, electric motors and the area of electrical controls such as systems for irrigation timing, lighting, and electrical monitoring as used in horticultural buildings and other areas.

  
  • HORT 152 - Horticulture Equipment Power Units

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    This course explains the operation, servicing, and preventative maintenance of power units, electrical systems, power trains, hydraulic systems, and associated components commonly found on horticulture equipment. Special attention given to applied mechanical learning experiences similar to those a student can expect in a horticulture operation.

  
  • HORT 160 - Principles of Horticultural Plants

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-2-4
    A course in which plant science, anatomy, morphology, physiology, taxonomy, reproduction, and genetics are studied as they relate to horticultural plants.

  
  • HORT 161 - Herbaceous Plants I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-1-3
    A study in the identification, selection, use, and maintenance of herbaceous plants in the landscape. Emphasis given to the cultural requirements of herbaceous plants used in the landscape. Prerequisite: HORT 160  or consent of department.

  
  • HORT 162 - Woody Ornamentals

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-1-3
    A study in the identification of deciduous trees and shrubs that are used primarily in the landscape industry. Emphasis is placed on the cultural requirements of the plants, natural habitat in which they are found, and plant usage in the urban environment.

  
  • HORT 163 - Evergreens, Vines and Groundcovers

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-1-3
    A study in the identification, selection, use, and cultural requirements of woody and herbaceous ground covers, vines, needled evergreens, and broad-leaved evergreen plant materials used in the landscape. Prerequisite: HORT 160  or consent of department.

  
  • HORT 164 - Herbaceous Plants II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-1-3
    A study in the identification, selection, use, and maintenance of herbaceous plants in the landscape. Emphasis will be given to the cultural requirements of herbaceous plants used in the landscape. Prerequisite: HORT 161  or consent of department.

  
  • HORT 185 - Arboriculture

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    Principles in the planting care and maintenance of ornamental woody plants and shrubs in the landscape and urban forest including factors that affect plants, such as soils, nutrition, pruning, plant problem diagnosis, the Plant Health Care concept, plant structure and function, proper plant sitting, selection, planting, and maintenance.

  
  • HORT 200 - Organic Crop Production

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    This course introduces students to the complex topic of organic crop production. Students will examine the basics of small scale organic production, including agroforestry, viticulture, high tunnel production, hydroponics and cover crop usage. Student will learn an ecological approach to crop production that includes soil health, water management, nutrient management and pest management. Food forests and permaculture will also be discussed as part of production systems.

  
  • HORT 223 - Pathology

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-1-3
    Basic principles of plant disease management control are the framework of this course which will include life cycles of pathogens, abiotic plant problems, host plants, symptoms, and diagnoses.

  
  • HORT 224 - Horticulture Business Management

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    A study of the underlying principles of organizing, financing and managing business enterprises. In addition, specialized business activities such as merchandising, personnel management, marketing, credit management, and production control are introduced and utilized from a practical standpoint.

  
  • HORT 243 - Entomology

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-1-3
    This beginning course covers the biology and identification of insect and mite pests of horticultural crops including plant hosts, damages, and the identification of insects through structure and physiology with particular attention given to practices of pest management and plant health care.

  
  • HORT 250 - Landscape Plans

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    Principles of landscape design including an appreciation of various landscape theories and objectives, art in landscape design and special landscape problems.

  
  • HORT 251 - Landscape Layout and Design

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    This course will emphasize applications of overhead design concerns of both commercial and residential landscape designs. Cost estimating of overhead landscape plans, land, and plant-material calculations also will be emphasized. Course will include pen and ink graphics and color renderings for sales presentation.

  
  • HORT 252 - Computer Landscape Design of Herbaceous Gardens & Beds

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    This course will cover the creation of site plans and landscape-design documents. Emphasis is placed on practical application of software and hardware to develop working drawings for the landscape industry and customer. Prerequisite: HORT 161 , HORT 164 , and HORT 250 .

  
  • HORT 253 - Landscape Construction

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    Landscape construction will be the main topic of this course. Landscape construction technology related to surveying, use of the steel tape, building material installation procedures to include paver-and-edge-restraint installation, retaining wall installation, grading and drainage procedures, skid-steer operation, ornamental pond installation and maintenance, trailer hook-up and tractor tie down, concrete installation, preparation procedures, and pricing will be discussed. When possible, skills related to current landscape construction technology will be practiced through hands-on experiences. Certified landscape technician information may be consulted. Student skills relating to surveying, grading, equipment use and operation, bidding, and other construction features will be enhanced.

  
  • HORT 254 - Horticulture Summer Supervised Experience Program

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-25-5
    Supervised occupational experience in the horticulture area during the summer, consisting of a total of 375 work hours and completed in a minimum of 10 weeks.  Students who have successfully completed HORT 160 are qualified to take this course. Prerequisite: HORT 160 .

  
  • HORT 255 - Horticulture Supervised Experience Program

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-20-4
    Supervised occupational experience in the horticulture area during the spring for students who have successfully completed in the previous curriculum requirements. Students will work on the job a minimum of 300 hours.  This course is offered for nine weeks in the spring semester.   Prerequisite: Must have successfully completed 90 percent of the curriculum requirements.

  
  • HORT 256 - Computer Landscape Design

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-3-3
    A computer landscape drafting course covering site planning and landscape design module aids in the creation of architectural site plans and landscape design documents. Emphasis is placed on practical application of software and hardware to develop working drawings for the landscape industry.

  
  • HORT 257 - Videoscape Design

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    A computer landscape video imaging course covering orientation to video imaging concepts and the creation of plantscape video images for interior and exterior residential and commercial developments. Emphasis is placed on practical application of software and hardware to develop working images for the plantscape industry.

  
  • HORT 260 - Turf Management I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    Units included are identification, use and selection of grasses for major turf areas including the propagation and establishment of these areas and the soil-turf relationship necessary for successful establishment and growth. Prerequisite: HORT 160  or consent of department.

  
  • HORT 261 - Turf Management II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    General techniques in the maintenance of turf areas and skills in the control of turf. Specific pests and cultural problems are major items of discussion. In addition, specialized turf equipment, maintenance and uses are included. Prerequisite: HORT 260 .

  
  • HORT 270 - Plant Propagation

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-2-4
    The study of propagation methods including grafting and budding techniques. Attention given to the production of better plants through plant breeding and genetics. Prerequisite: HORT 160  or consent of department.

  
  • HORT 271 - Nursery Production and Practices

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-1-3
    A study of operational methods and commercial practices in the management of nurseries with emphasis on commercial nursery production techniques, laws and facilities. Prerequisite: HORT 160  or consent of department.

  
  • HORT 280 - Floral Design

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-2-4
    IAI Code: AG 912
    Introduction to basic western floral design styles. Presents the basic principles and elements of floral design, including traditional floral centerpiece construction, wiring and taping flowers for corsages and boutonnieres, and holiday or special occasion designs. All geometric design styles will be created. Course emphasizes design principles and elements. Identification, care and handling of fresh flowers and foliages will be discussed.

  
  • HORT 281 - Greenhouse Management and Production

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-1-3
    A study of greenhouse construction and operation to cover temperature, light, soils, gasses and nutrition, and the growth of bedding crops. Prerequisite: HORT 160  or consent of department.

  
  • HORT 282 - Interior Plants and Plantscaping

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-1-3
    Identification and practices, maintenance procedures and design use of tropical plants. Includes plant lighting, planting, watering, installation, and maintenance contracts. Prerequisite: HORT 160  or consent of department.

  
  • HORT 283 - Floral Design II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-2-4
    This course is designed to give students the necessary skills to create a variety of advanced floral pieces. Emphasis will be placed on both sympathy and wedding floral pieces. Students will create a variety of bridal bouquets using armatures, bouquet holders and hand wiring. Students will receive practical experience creating flowers for two real weddings. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to conduct a bridal consultation, create recipes for the floral pieces, and create a wholesale supply list. Students will create a variety of sympathy arrangements, such as casket saddles, end sprays and fireside baskets. Identification of approximately 75 different wedding and sympathy cut flowers and foliages will be discussed. Prerequisite: HORT 280  or consent of department.

  
  • HORT 285 - Floral Design III

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    Advanced design course emphasizing the use of dried and fabric botanicals in current floral designs. Identification of dried flowers as well as purchasing options and care requirements will be discussed. The class will create pieces that utilize current design techniques used by industry professionals. The class will familiarize students with the design possibilities that are offered by using dried and silk floral products. Students will be required to purchase some additional design materials to use in class. Prerequisite: HORT 283  or consent of department.

  
  • HORT 286 - Floral Design IV

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-2-4
    An advanced design course emphasizing current trends and techniques used in European floral design. Class uses fresh materials to create high styled designs. A variety of design techniques for placing plant materials and decorative accessories into a composition, including basing, banding, binding, clustering, collaring, framing, grouping, sculpted leaf work, mirroring, pave’, pillowing, reflexing, sectioning, shadowing, sheltering, terracing, and zoning. Design styles to be covered include abstract, Biedermeier, botanical, cloche, enclosure, English-garden, flobs and orbs, Ikebana, landscape, naturalistic, new convention, parallel, phoenix, stacked, and waterfall. Class will be involved in the creation of high-styled event work for the college and community. Identification and care and handling or exotic cut flowers and foliages will be emphasized.  

  
  • HORT 287 - Floral Crop Production I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-1-3
    Commercial production of fall floral crops in the greenhouse. Prerequisite: HORT 281  or consent of department.

  
  • HORT 288 - Floral Crop Production II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-1-3
    Commercial production of spring floral crops in the greenhouse. Emphasis is on geraniums, impatiens and other annual bedding plants popular in today’s market. Methods of production that will be stressed include basket and plugs.  Prerequisite: HORT 287  or consent of department.

  
  • HORT 289 - Advanced Wedding and Event Floral

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-10-3
    This class is designed to give students an in-depth experience creating advanced floral pieces for both weddings and events. Each student in the class will rotate through each floral design area of a wedding including, but not limited to, attendant bouquets, corsages and wristlets using gluing techniques, reception designs, floral pieces for the church including pew and altar decorations, flowers for the cake, banquet room entry designs, and specialty flower girl designs. Students will have experience creating everything from advanced bouquets to dramatic guest table pieces. Students will gain knowledge in packing floral items for delivery as well as special care and handling techniques to insure the floral pieces arrive safely. All of the floral work created will be for real weddings and events. Students will be designing pieces for area brides and grooms as well as for area organizations. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “A” in both HORT 280  and HORT 283 .

  
  • HORT 299 - Special Topics in Horticulture

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-3 - 0 - 1-3 (variable credit)
    A course for the student with preparation in horticulture and will become involved in an extensive project. The nature of the project is to be determined by the instructor. The project can include research, instruction of some other combination that will contribute meaningfully to the education of the student or topics not currently covered in the horticulture program or not in the depth as required by the student.


Hospitality Management

  
  • HOSP 110 - Customer Service for Hospitality

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course is designed to help students develop outstanding customer service skills. Students will learn how to interact with customers, resolve conflicts, understand the importance of customer satisfaction/retention actively participate as a member of a team, and develop time management skills.

  
  • HOSP 120 - Exploring the Hospitality Industry

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    An introduction to the hospitality industry providing an overview of the food and lodging industries, including scope, size, organizational structure, economic impact, and employment opportunities. This course also serves as an introduction to management, including theories, styles, corporate cultures, and management of human resources. Designed to give the first-year student the necessary insights to make decisions on the focus of his/her future career path, including food or lodging and the management position to which the student most aspires.

  
  • HOSP 148 - Introduction to Event Planning

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    (Previously HOSP 248)
    This course is designed to teach students the skills needed to become successful event managers. Students will learn how to design, plan, market and stage an event. Staffing, risk management, event evaluation, and legal and financial concerns also will be addressed.

  
  • HOSP 150 - Beverage Management

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course involves the systematic study of beverages, emphasizing the costing and proper service of beverages, as well as using beverages as a complement to food.  Students will receive alcohol awareness certification.

  
  • HOSP 160 - Hotel and Restaurant Law

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    A study of the laws applicable to the ownership and operation of restaurants and lodging facilities. Consideration of the host’s special duties to guests, lodgers, tenants, and the handling of trespassers. Covered are the concepts of negligence as they relate to the tort laws and the hospitality manager’s special obligation to protect guests from harm. Also discussed are contracts-their legal definition and uses in hospitality, civil rights legislation and labor laws. Emphasis is given to Dram Shop Laws and the special obligations these laws put upon servers, managers and owners of hospitality enterprises.

  
  • HOSP 233 - Management Accounting for the Hospitality Industry

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Application of general accounting principles and the utilization of basic accounting-generated information in the analysis and decision-making process for a hospitality business. Emphasis is placed on data generated from the income statement, including break-even analysis, pricing, forecasting, budgeting, and cash management.

  
  • HOSP 236 - Cost Control for the Hospitality Industry

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

  
  • HOSP 240 - Catering and Special Events Operations

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

  
  • HOSP 246 - Sales and Convention Management

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

  
  • HOSP 248 - Event Planning


    (See HOSP 148)
  
  • HOSP 250 - Management of Human Resources in the Hospitality Industry

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

  
  • HOSP 252 - Organizational Behavior in the Hospitality Industry

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

  
  • HOSP 255 - Hotel Organization and Front Office Management

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

  
  • HOSP 256 - Rooms Division Management

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

  
  • HOSP 271 - Understanding Wines

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

  
  • HOSP 285 - Restaurant Operations

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course identifies the crucial elements involved in the successful operation of a restaurant and how they interrelate.  Second-year students will develop a foodservice operation concept that will allow for a comprehensive study of restaurant and foodservice management principles, philosophies and systems.  Students will gain an understanding of the different types and functions of food preparation and service equipment. Principles of food service layout and design, interrelationship of menu, personnel, capital, and equipment. Development of a financial projection from the parameters of the market study, size, layout and design, equipment, and personnel staffing.

  
  • HOSP 291 - Professional Development for the Hospitality Industry

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

  
  • HOSP 295 - Hospitality Internship

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-20-4
    All hospitality students will be required to participate in the hospitality internship program. The student will be placed in a facility that is related to the student’s field of interest. The internship program provides the student with an in-depth, hands-on knowledge of the industry. Students will rotate throughout the different departments ensuring a well-rounded educational experience. This is a paid internship program.


Human Services

  
  • HUS 101 - Introduction to Human Services

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course will provide an introduction and an overview of the Human Services systems. Students will gain an understanding of the creation and historical development of the human services profession. Students will become familiar with historical and current legislation that affects services. Students will gain an understanding of how public and private attitudes influence legislation and the interpretation of policies implemented with the roles and functions of Human Services workers. Students will participate in discussions with professionals in the field; as well as examine related films, articles and books that are relevant to the field of Human Services. 20 hours of field observation is also required. Prerequisite: A minimum grade of C Placement score into ENG 101 ; or minimum grade “C” in one of the following: ENG 021  and ENG 099 ; or the EAP course sequence ENG 079  and ENG 089 ; or ENG 096 .

  
  • HUS 102 - Cultural Awareness

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course will be exploring a variety of issues related to cultural competency in Human Service professions. Major models will be used to conceptualize and integrate prevention, maintenance, intervention, rehabilitation, and healthy functioning. The concepts of aging, delinquency, culture, class, gender, mental illness, immigration, poverty, gender identity, substance dependency, oppression, and power will be explored. Prerequisite: Placement score into ENG 101 ; or minimum grade “C” in one of the following: ENG 021  and ENG 099 ; or the EAP course sequence ENG 079  and ENG 089 ; or ENG 096 .

  
  • HUS 103 - Role of The Advocate

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Students will attain and develop knowledge and skills needed to assess and analyze the needs of client and client groups within the human services professions. Students will acquire skills to develop goals, design and implement a plan of action, and evaluate the outcomes of the plan and the impact on the client or client groups. Students will also demonstrate each theoretical model and assess its potential for incorporation into their treatment plans. Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 101  or minimum grade “C” in one of the following: ENG 021  and ENG 099 , or the EAP course sequence ENG 079  and ENG 089 , or ENG 096 .

  
  • HUS 104 - Case Management

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course is to expand on the role and responsibilities of an advocate in Human Services. Students will learn appropriate integration and use of information collected from interviews, active listening, consultations or research. Information management skills will also be developed, such as taking notes, organizing, assessing the relevance, and categorizing information. Political and public advocacy issues are discussed. Essential skills and knowledge of legal processes for effective solutions are also introduced. Prerequisite: HUS 103  with a minimum grade of C.

  
  • HUS 105 - Advocacy Skills

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course will assist in attaining and developing core knowledge of skills essential to provide direct services and interventions to individual clients as well as client groups within the human services professions. Some of the skills obtained will be case management, intake interviewing, individual counseling, relationship development, identification of key challenges, establishment of goals, appropriate use of resources and referrals, evaluation of progress and termination of the professional relationships. Prerequisite: HUS 103  with a minimum grade of C.

  
  • HUS 106 - Introduction to Addictions

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This practical overview of substance abuse explores cultural and current attitudes toward alcohol and other substance use. This course will use an integrated approach, introducing innovative methods for meeting clients’ needs through personalized assessment, treatment planning, and behavior change strategies and showing students how to select the most effective treatment modalities for each client while gaining the ability to create genuine and empathetic relationships with others. Prerequisite: HUS 101  and HUS 103  with a minimum grade of C.

  
  • HUS 201 - Domestic Violence

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course provides a comprehensive exploration of domestic violence. It combines theory with applied responses to victimization and will focus on the experience of victims and how the occurrence of violence, whether at home, in the community, or as the result of personal assault or abuse, can have a devastating effect. It will explore numerous types of violence and examine the offender-victim relationships, relevant data, and situational factors that influence violent incidents. Skill building in direct service is also stressed. Prerequisite:  HUS 101 , HUS 103 , HUS 104 , HUS 105 , and HUS 106  with a minimum grade of C, or consent of department.

  
  • HUS 202 - Identifying and Shaping Behaviors

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Pending ICCB Approval
    This course is designed to provide a systematic introduction and overview of behavioral and cognitive principles and their applications to a wide range of problems and situations encountered in human services. Students will address issues such as substance abuse, child behavior problems, assertiveness, marital discord, and developing appropriate social behaviors. Current developments and trends in the field are discussed, including the movement toward evidence-based practice. Students will learn how to use proactive behavior management strategies, incorporate basic concepts of behavior management, and design intervention plans. Prerequisite: HUS 101  and HUS 103  with a minimum grade of B,  or consent of department.

  
  • HUS 203 - Group Dynamics

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course provides an understanding of the structure and dynamics of human needs as well as the nature of individuals and groups. Students will gain insight to various ways that groups can be used, including skills to facilitate groups, an understanding of the capacities, limitations, and resilience of human systems. Emphasis will be on context, changes in family structures and roles, and diversity. Other topics include introductions to organizational structures of communities, theories of human development and ethical guidelines. Prerequisite: HUS 103  and HUS 105  with a minimum grade of B,  or consent of department.

  
  • HUS 204 - Crisis Intervention

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    An in depth course that focuses on the process of dealing with people in a crisis situation within the Human Services Profession. Specific skills and strategies for handling a myriad of different crisis situations will be explored; such as engaging, initiating contact, problem exploration, defining the crisis, providing support, ensuring client safety, examining alternatives, planning to re-establish control, and follow-up. Other topics include Legal and Medical advocacy for providing emotional support and information during the medical and legal procedures. Prerequisite: HUS 103 , HUS 104 , HUS 105 , and HUS 201  with a minimum grade of B, or consent of department.

  
  • HUS 205 - Ethics and Standards in Human Service

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course provides students with the basis for discovering their own guidelines for helping within the broad limits of professional codes of ethics and divergent theoretical positions based on the National Organization of Human Service Workers (NOHSE) Ethical Code of Conduct. Students will learn appropriate boundaries, self-determination, confidentiality of information, the uniqueness of individuals, and interdisciplinary approaches to problem solving. Ethical dilemmas, drawn from the real-life experiences of students and professionals, will be integrated into the class. Prerequisite: HUS 101 , HUS 103 , and HUS 104  with a minimum grade of B, or consent of department.

  
  • HUS 210 - Field Work I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Fieldwork I provides an environment and context to integrate the knowledge, theory, skills, and professional behaviors that are concurrently being taught in the classroom as the student is exposed to human services agencies and clients. Students must complete weekly outside practicum experience with supervision. Student will complete a minimum of 150 direct contact plus complete a seminar.
    Students are also required to complete a criminal background check with fingerprinting in order attend fieldwork site at the students expense. Prerequisite: HUS 101 , HUS 102 , HUS 103 , HUS 104 , HUS 105 , HUS 106 , HUS 201 , and HUS 202  with a minimum grade of B.


Intellectual and Cultural Development – Art

JEWELRY AND METALSMITHING

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

PHOTOGRAPHY

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

  
  • ICDEA 910 - Jewelry & Metalsmithing

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

  
  • ICDEA 920 - Photography

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

  
  • ICDEA 923 - Digital Photo & Image Manipulation

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


Intellectual and Cultural Development – Music

BAND

JJC Community Band / JJC Jazz Band
For credit, enroll in MUS 155  or MUS 156  . For non-credit, enroll in ICDEM 964  or ICDEM 974  .

CHOIR/CHORALE

JJC Chamber Singers / JJC Chorale
For credit, enroll in MUS 150  or MUS 152 . For non-credit, enroll in ICDEM 966  or ICDEM 965 .

  
  • ICDEM 964 - JJC Community Band

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

  
  • ICDEM 965 - JJC Chorale

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

  
  • ICDEM 966 - JJC Chamber Singers

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

  
  • ICDEM 974 - JJC Jazz Band

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


Independent Study

  
  • INDS 199 - Independent Study

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

    Please contact the department for information and an application.

Industrial Maintenance Technology

  
  • IMT 101 - Industrial Maintenance Fundamentals

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

  
  • IMT 111 - Mechanical Power Transmission

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

  
  • IMT 112 - Rotating Equipment

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

  
  • IMT 121 - Industrial Fluid Power

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

  
  • IMT 122 - Industrial Piping Systems

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

  
  • IMT 123 - Maintenance Management

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

  
  • IMT 201 - Mechanical Systems Troubleshooting

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

  
  • IMT 211 - Industrial Maintenance Internship

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


Insurance

  
  • INS 101 - Principles of Insurance

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


Interior Design

  
  • INTD 100 - Interior Design Survey

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

  
  • INTD 101 - Theory & Fundamentals of Design I

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

  
  • INTD 102 - Theory & Fundamentals of Design II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    Theory on concepts of human environment proxemics and behavior. Emphasis on advanced space planning. Introduction to the use of fabric, color, finishes, and texture as they relate to specific furnishing and interior space. Designing for specific cultural interiors and genders. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in INTD 101 

  
  • INTD 103 - Textiles

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

  
  • INTD 107 - Color for Interior

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

 

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