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HA 1103 - Principles Of Food Preparation I 3 Credits
Focus on principles, techniques, and theories of food preparations emphasizing nutritional content, proper use and selection of equipment, while stressing sanitary quality controls and guest accommodations that focus on food production.
Corequisite: HA 1011 Sanitation and Safety
Typically Offered: Fall Semesters
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HA 1203 - Introduction to Tourism 3 Credits
Tourism Concepts and Practices offers an overview of tourism, economic development planning at the local, regional and national levels with an examination of various activities that constitute tourism including recreation and leisure, the gaming industry, and meetings and conventions all in the context of satisfying the diverse needs of travelers.
Typically Offered: Fall Semesters
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HA 1213 - Leadership in Hospitality and Tourism 3 Credits
Leadership in Hospitality and Tourism offers an overview of principles, theories, human relations, techniques, leadership styles and decision-making skills that are required to manage a team to profitable results in the foodservice and lodging industri
Prerequisite: HA 1043 Intro to the Hospitality Industry and HA 1203 Introduction to Tourism
Typically Offered: Spring Semesters
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HA 2223 - Restaurant & Events Management 3 Credits
Covers the different kinds and characteristics of restaurants and the development of concepts, designs, marketing and business plans. This course will consider financing, legal and tax issues, as well as purchasing, budgeting, staffing, training, and sanitation. It includes an in depth look into service and management principles, customer relations, and their overall importance to succeeding in the restaurant industry.
Prerequisite: HA 1011 Sanitation and Safety , HA 1043 Intro to the Hospitality Industry , HA 1053 Intro. To Food & Beverage Mgmt. , and HA 1113 Principles Of Food Preparation II
Typically Offered: Spring Semesters
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History |
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HIST 1143 - Arkansas History 3 Credits
Designed to acquaint the student with the economic, social and political evolutions of Arkansas from the Spanish and French explorations to the present. “Local color” interrelated to these socio-economic studies will be an integral part of the course: folklore, native art and music, and traditions that have remained a unique part of Arkansas heritage.
Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
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HIST 2223 - United States History To 1865* 3 Credits
Survey of the growth of the United States from early colonial days through the struggle for independence, development of the American mind, and the struggle of nation-making, Jeffersonian politics and Jackson democracy, up through the crisis of Civil War.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: HIST 2113
Typically Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters
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HIST 2233 - United States History Since 1865* 3 Credits
Overcoming the upheavals of the Civil War, economic growth and industrialism, democracy and empire, and the 20th century issues of world prominence and the struggle for social equality.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: HIST 2123
Typically Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters
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HIST 2253 - World Civilization to 1500* 3 Credits
This course will survey the development of significant civilizations around the globe from the earliest settlements in Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, China, and the Americas until approximately the end of the 16th century. The political, economic, social, intellectual, and artistic developments of those cultures will be examined and compared with particular attention given to cross-cultural exchanges of technology, ideas, disease, and peoples. The course will also compare major religious and philosophical systems, such as, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Confucianism to encourage students to develop a better understanding of global peoples and societies that have shaped our world.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: HIST 1113
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Semesters
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HIST 2263 - World Civilization since 1500* 3 Credits
This course will survey the development of significant civilizations from approximately the end of the 16th century to the modern age with emphasis placed on colonization and imperialism and the resulting consequences on the interconnectivity of the world’s cultures. The effects of industrialization and globalization on the social, political, intellectual, artistic, and economic aspects of the world’s cultures, including the diversification of markets and the creation of class consciousness within labor systems, will be studied. The increasing hemispheric divide and the changing nature of warfare will be examined to encourage students to develop a better understanding of global peoples and societies that have shaped our world.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: HIST 1213
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Semesters
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Health Information Technology |
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HIT 1113 - Health Data Content 3 Credits
Standards for patient and health care data; data collection issues and documentation requirements; data access and retention.
Prerequisite: CIS 1013 - Information Systems I .
Typically Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters
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HIT 1223 - Legal Aspects Of Health Information 3 Credits
Consents, authorization for release of information, confidentiality, subpoenas, and other legal aspects of health information.
Typically Offered: Spring Semesters
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HIT 2014 - Medical Coding II 4 Credits
Intermediate diagnosis coding to include: Case studies using more complex code assignments with ICD-9-CM. Case studies using more complex code assignments with ICD-9-CM. Intermediate Procedure coding: RBRVS, APCs, ASC examples sued including professional fee billing examples in coding. Case studies and more complex code assignments using CPT and HCPCS Level II codes. Procedure coding for inpatients.
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HIT 2123 - Basic Health Statistics 3 Credits
Basic Introduction to computerized health information systems, computer-based patient records, automated registries and applications in Health Information Technology.
Prerequisite: HIT 1113 - Health Data Content with a “C” or better.
Corequisite: CIS 2013 - Information Systems II .
Typically Offered: Fall Semesters
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HIT 2203 - Reimbursement Methods 3 Credits
Course includes a study of the uses of coded data and health information in reimbursement and payment systems appropriate to all health care settings and managed care. Charge master maintenance, identify fraudulent billing practices. Spring Semesters
Prerequisite: HIT 1014 - Medical Coding I with a “C” or better.
Recommended: Spring.
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HIT 2213 - Computers In Healthcare 3 Credits
Basic Introduction to computerized health information systems, computer-based patient records, automated registries and applications in Health Information Technology.
Prerequisite: HIT 1113 - Health Data Content with a “C” or better.
Corequisite: CIS 2013 - Information Systems II .
Typically Offered: Fall Semesters
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HIT 2222 - Professional Practice Experience I 2 Credits
Professional practice experiences in acute care, ambulatory care, rehabilitation, long-term care, and home health. Emphasis on record assembly & analysis, file management, release of information, statistics, indexes & registers, and special projects.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Limited enrollment. Travel required.
Typically Offered: Fall Semesters
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HIT 2402 - Professional Practice Experience II 2 Credits
Professional practice experiences in acute care, ambulatory care, behavioral health, and cancer registry. Emphasis on ICD-9-CM coding & DRG assignment, CPT coding, quality management, supervisory principles, medical staff & hospital committees, and special projects.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Limited enrollment. Travel required.
Typically Offered: Spring Semesters
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HIT 2503 - Supervision In Hit 3 Credits
Supervisory principles for the health information management department, including monitoring adherence to budgets, staffing schedules, policies, procedures, and productivity standards.
Prerequisite: HIT 1113 - Health Data Content with a “C” or better and permission of instructor.
Typically Offered: Spring Semesters
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HIT 2703 - Coding Practicum 3 Credits
Supervised coding experience in hospitals, clinics, and other health care facilities. Liability insurance is required. Travel may be required.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Typically Offered: Summer Semesters
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Health, Physical Education and Recreation |
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HPR 1113 - Personal Safety And First Aid 3 Credits
Basic principles of personal safety and safety education; safety programs as they apply to the school, home and working environment, legal aspects, and methods of responding to basic emergency response. American Red Cross First Aid and CPR.
Typically Offered: Spring Semesters
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PE 1102 - Life Fitness Concepts 2 Credits
This course applies basic concepts of physical activity and/or recreation as they apply to healthy living. This course is recommended for students that have a temporary or permanent limitation of physical activity. Lab Fee
Typically Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters
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HONS 1000 - Honors Orientation 0 Credits
This 20-hour, pre-term course will develop students’ knowledge and skills related to leadership, self-management, and interdependence. Specific topics will include personal responsibility and the relationship of choices to consequences, teamwork skills and commitment to civic/community engagement strategies, decision-making and the advantages of emotional intelligence in work and college settings. Students will design a personal plan for developing self-management skills as well as a group project related to community activism.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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HONS 1003 - Introduction to Honors Seminar 3 Credits
Introduction to Honors Seminar is the class that will prepare students to succeed academically in all subsequent standard and honors coursework. The class will be a mixture of interdisciplinary research skills, research methodologies, and exercises in critical thinking and sound writing. This is a reading and writing-intensive course and should be taken in the Fall semester of the first year. This class replaces College Seminar for the Honors A.A., but will be required for all Honors students.
Typically Offered: Fall
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HONS 2021 - Honors Seminar II 1 Credits
Honors seminars are offered each term from categories designated Honors Seminar I, II, or III. These 1-hour classes meet once per week for 50 minutes and are taught by NPC’s finest faculty. Course content rotates each year, and students in the Honors A.A. plan are required to take one seminar from each category for a total of three hours. Students seeking the Departmental Honors diploma may also enroll if able.
Honors Seminar II is the field of Social Sciences.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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HONS 2031 - Honors Seminar III 1 Credits
Honors seminars are offered each term from categories designated Honors Seminar I, II, or III. These 1-hour classes meet once per week for 50 minutes and are taught by NPC’s finest faculty. Course content rotates each year, and students in the Honors A.A. plan are required to take one seminar from each category for a total of three hours. Students seeking the Departmental Honors diploma may also enroll if able.
Honors Seminar II is the field of STEM and Health Sciences.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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HONS 2101 - Honors Capstone 1 Credits
During their final semester, every Honors student will complete a substantial research paper, project, or creative endeavor subject to Honors Director approval and faculty supervision. Service learning or campus community projects are encouraged. The final result should reflect the skills and knowledge attained in the Honors curriculum, and will be presented to Honors students and faculty when complete.
Typically Offered: Spring
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Industrial Technology |
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INDT 1013 - Mechanical Devices & Systems 3 Credits
This course provides the study and applications related to the maintenance and repair of tools, equipment and machines found in a wide range of industrial operations.
3 SCH (1 Hour Lecture, 6 Hours Lab)
Typically Offered: Fall Semesters
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INDT 1014 - Industrial Fundamentals 4 Credits
This course is a study of basic industrial skills required in manufacturing environments and allows the student to attain core credentials in the NCCER system. This course will cover manufacturing safety, trade math, hand tools, power tools, basic blueprints, and communication and employability skills.
Typically Offered: Fall Semesters
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INDT 1022 - Blueprint Reading 2 Credits
This course is designed to introduce the student to the concepts of reading, interpreting and creating basic mechanical, architectural, and electrical drawings, diagrams and schematics.
Typically Offered: Fall Semesters
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INDT 1023 - Fluid Power (Hydraulics/Pneumatics) 3 Credits
This course provides a study of basic fluid power systems common to the field of industrial automation. It includes basic principles of fluid power, components, standards, symbols, circuits and troubleshooting of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. The course will include proper selection and safe operation of components.
3 SCH (1 Hour Lecture, 6 Hours Lab).
Typically Offered: Spring Semesters
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INDT 1033 - Fundamentals of Electricity 3 Credits
This course introduces the basic concepts of D.C. and A.C. electricity. General topics covered include current, voltage, resistance, power relationships, circuit laws, magnetism, inductors, capacitors, and transformers. Included in this course will be electrical and shop safety.
3 SCH (2 Hour Lecture, 3 Hours Lab).
Typically Offered: Fall Semesters
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INDT 1043 - Industrial Motor Controls 3 Credits
This course covers the fundamentals of D.C. motors, single-phase A.C. motors, and three-phase A.C. motors. The course will also address control devices such as motor starters, contactors, relays solenoids, sensors, timers and switches. Included are maintenance, installation, wiring diagrams, and trouble-shooting.
Corequisite: INDT 1033 - Fundamentals of Electricity . 3 SCH (2 Hour Lecture, 3 Hours Lab).
Typically Offered: Fall Semesters
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INDT 1054 - Programmable Logic Controllers 4 Credits
This course covers instruction in the fundamentals of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). It includes the principles of operation, programming techniques, and maintenance of PLCs. Basic relay ladder logic programming experiments are performed using timers, counters and internal coil instructions in laboratory projects.
Prerequisite: .
Pre or Corequisite: INDT 1043 Industrial Motor Controls
3 SCH (2 Hour Lecture, 4 Hours Lab).
Typically Offered: Spring Semesters
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INDT 1063 - Electronic and Digital Devices 3 Credits
This course presents a comprehensive overview of the design and application of solid state devices and circuits. Topics include diodes, transistors, power components, operational amplifiers and oscillators. The fundamentals of digital logic are explored through number systems, codes, gates, Boolean logic, truth tables, encoders, decoders and converters. This class offers an overview of concepts and principles that are necessary for continued study in the field of automation.
Prerequisite: .
Pre or Corequisite: INDT 1033 Fundamentals of Electricity
3 SCH (2 Hour Lecture, 3 Hours Lab).
Typically Offered: Spring Semesters
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INDT 2003 - Safety 3 Credits
This course will provide instruction in performing safety and environmental inspections, emergency drills and participating in emergency teams, identification of unsafe conditions and taking corrective action, equipment safely, suggested processes and procedures that support safety of work environment, safety and health requirements, monitoring safe equipment and operator performance. This course is one of four units in the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) credentialing system leading to recognition as a Certified Production Technician. This course will meet the requirements for OSHA 10 if taught by a certified instructor.
3 SCH (3 Hours Lecture)
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INDT 2013 - Quality Practices & Measurement 3 Credits
This course will provide instruction in periodic internal quality audit activities, calibration of gages and other data collection equipment, continuous improvements, inspecting materials and product/process, document the test results, communicating quality problems, taking corrective actions to restore or maintain quality, recording process outcomes and trends, identifying fundamentals of blueprint reading, and using common measurement systems and precision measurement tools. This course is one of four units in the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) credentialing system leading to recognition as a Certified Production Technician.
3 SCH (3 Hours Lecture)
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INDT 2023 - Manufacturing Processes & Production 3 Credits
This course will provide instruction in the identification of customer needs, determining resources available for the production process, setting up equipment for the production process, setting team production goals, job assignments, coordinating work flow with team members and other work groups, communicating production and material requirements, monitoring the process to make the product, documenting product and process compliance, preparing product for shipping or distribution. This course is one of four units in the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) credentialing system leading to recognition as a Certified Production Technician.
3 SCH (3 Hours Lecture)
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INDT 2033 - Maintenance Awareness 3 Credits
This course will provide instruction in concepts of preventive maintenance and routine repair, how to monitor indicators to ensure correct operations, performing all housekeeping to maintain production schedule, recognizing potential maintenance issues with basic production, systems, including knowledge of when to inform maintenance personnel about problems with: Electrical systems, Pneumatic systems, Hydraulic systems, Machine automation systems, Lubrication processes, Bearings and couplings, Belts and chain drives. This course is one of four units in the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) credentialing system leading to recognition as a Certified Production Technician.
3 SCH (3 Hours Lecture)
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MAR 1213 - Introduction to Marine Repair 3 Credits
This class covers customer relations, work ethic and standard shop procedures as they relate to the marine industry. Basic accounting, spread sheet design and office management are introduced as they relate to the marine industry. Shop and safety, tool identification and proper tool use are included.
Typically Offered: Fall Semester
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MAR 1303 - 2 & 4 Cycle Theory 3 Credits
This class covers the theory of operation of both 2 cycle and 4 cycle engines and their application to the marine industry. Items covered in this class will be engine identification and parts look up, history of the outboard motor, stern drive and inboard application, parts identification for both outboard and stern drive. Also covered will be basic theory of fuel delivery, ignition, and drive systems. Practical application lab required.
Pre or Corequisite: MAR 1213 Introduction to Marine Repair
Corequisite: MAR 1313 2 & 4 Cycle Lab
Typically Offered: Fall Semesters
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MAR 1504 - Electrical Systems I 4 Credits
This course is a basic study of electricity and electrical systems as applied to the marine industry. Areas of study will be AC and DC electricity, ignition systems, starting and charging systems, and boat electrical systems and wiring.
Pre or Corequisite: MAR 1213 Introduction to Marine Repair
Typically Offered: Fall Semesters
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MAR 1523 - Electrical Systems Lab 3 Credits
This course is an in-depth study of circuitry related to the marine industry as well as troubleshooting techniques and procedures related to electricity, ignition systems, electronic fuel systems and computer diagnostics.
Prerequisite: MAR 1504 Electrical Systems I
Corequisite: MAR 1524 Electrical Systems II
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MAR 1524 - Electrical Systems II 4 Credits
This course is a continuing study of the fundamentals of basic electricity and magnetism in marine engines. Course covers various types of manual and electrical starters, circuitry, charging and circuits, batteries, motor starting, ignition systems, and magnets.
Prerequisite: MAR 1504 - Electrical Systems I .
Corequisite: MAR 1523 Electrical Systems Lab
Typically Offered: Spring Semesters
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MAR 1903 - Fuel Systems 3 Credits
This class covers fuel systems as applied to the marine industry. Course of study will be outboard carburetion, outboard EFI and Direct Fuel Injection, Stern Drive Fuel Systems, Carburetion 2V and 4V, Throttle Body Injection and Multi Port Injection.
Pre or Corequisite: MAR 1213 Introduction to Marine Repair
Typically Offered: Fall Semesters
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MAR 2113 - Marine Repair Internship 3 Credits
Marine Repair Technology students will receive on-the-job training associated with the marine area to reinforce classroom instruction. Supervision will be provided by the classroom instructor in conjunction with the internship site personnel.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission
Typically Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters
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LAD 9012 - Math Essentials 2 Credits
Math Essentials will teach/review the basic concepts of math including operations with whole numbers; fractions and decimals and applications of each. These skills are required to demonstrate a solid understanding of basic math and prepare students for more advanced mathematical topics. Math Essentials will also teach organizational skills needed to assist students with the structure critical for success in Math Essentials and subsequent math classes. Math Essentials will include an orientation to MyLabsPlus which introduces students to the technology used in LAD 9014 Foundations of College Math 1 and LAD 9024 Foundations of College Math 2 .
Prerequisite: ACT Math score below 16 or COMPASS Pre-Algebra score of 0-26 or ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra score below 25
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Semesters
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LAD 9014 - Foundations of College Math 1 4 Credits
This 4-credit hour course provides a formal development of the skills and concepts necessary for successful completion of LAD 9024 Foundations of College Math 2 or for MATH 1213 Quantitative Literacy* . Foundations of College Math 1 will include the following: Fractions; Signed Numbers; Basic Algebra; Percent; Metric and U.S. conversions; Statistics; Basic Geometry; Linear Equations and Inequalities; Problem Solving; and Introduction to Graphing. This course also will provide an optional self-review of operations on whole numbers and decimals (topics not covered in class) for students weak in these areas.
Prerequisite: ACT Math score of 16-17 or COMPASS Pre-Algebra score of 27-48 or ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra score of 25-50 or a ‘C’ or better in LAD 9012 Math Essentials
This course includes 2 hours per week lab time.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Semesters
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LAD 9024 - Foundations of College Math 2 4 Credits
This 4-credit hour course provides a formal development of the algebraic skills and concepts necessary for successful completion of MATH 1123 College Algebra* . Foundations of College Math 2 will include the following: Polynomials; Factoring; Rational Expressions; Radical expressions; Quadratic Equations; Graphing Linear Equations; and Introduction to Functions. This course includes 2 hours per week lab time.
Prerequisite: ACT Math score of 18-19 or COMPASS Pre-Algebra score of 49-100 or ACCUPLACER Elementary Education score of 51-76 or a ‘C’ or better in LAD 9014 Foundations of College Math 1 .
This course includes 2 hours per week lab time.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Semesters
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MATH 1123 - College Algebra* 3 Credits
College Algebra provides the student with a foundation in problem solving in these topics: functions, graphing techniques, polynomial, rational exponential, and logarithmic functions; systems of equations and inequalities, matrices, and determinants, sequences and series, and the binomial theorem. Concepts and problem solving are presented from both the traditional and graphing calculator approaches. A graphing calculator is required, and the TI-83+ calculator is recommended.
Prerequisite: ACT Math score of 20 or higher or COMPASS Algebra score of 41-100 or ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra score of 84 or higher or a ‘C’ or better in LAD 9024 - Foundations of College Math 2
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: MATH 1103
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Semesters
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MATH 1133 - Trigonometry* 3 Credits
Introduces the student to the study of trigonometric functions; angles and their measures, right triangles, oblique triangles, and the graphs of trigonometric functions; identities and trigonometric equations; inverse functions; vectors and complex numbers and polar coordinates. The use of the TI-83+ and available computer software is included in the course.
Prerequisite: MATH 1123 - College Algebra* with a grade of “C” or better.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: MATH 1203
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Semesters
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MATH 1213 - Quantitative Literacy* 3 Credits
Quantitative Literacy will provide the student with an approach to problem solving through logic and reasoning. It is used to identify, analyze, generalize and communicate quantitative relationships. Topics include: Personal, State, and National Finance, Statistics and Probability, Functions and Modeling, and Quantities and Measurements. This course will satisfy the general education math requirement for students pursuing a degree which does not require College Algebra or any other higher level math course.
Prerequisite: ACT Math score of 20 or higher or COMPASS Algebra score of 41 or higher or ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra score of 84 or higher or a ‘C’ or better in LAD 9014 Foundations of College Math 1
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: MATH 1113
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MATH 1293 - Introduction To Statistics* 3 Credits
Introduces the student to elementary statistical concepts using a basic algebra background. Topics include: organizing and analyzing data, probability, normal distribution, central limit theorem, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, regression-correlation, Chi-Square and ANOVA (basic).
Prerequisite: LAD 9024 - Foundations of College Math 2 or High School Algebra II with a C or better and compliance with state/NPC placement tests or Instructor approval.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: MATH 2103
Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
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MATH 2103 - Discrete Mathematics 3 Credits
This course includes topics that are fundamental tools for higher mathematics, especially those courses that are discrete, rather than continuous, in nature. The topics covered in this course are also essential to applications in computer sciences and modern technology. Topics include set theory, relations and functions, proofs by induction and contradiction, formal logic and truth tables, graph theory, Boolean and matrix algebra, combinatorics, and probability.
Prerequisite: MATH 1123 - College Algebra* with a grade of “C” or better.
Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
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MATH 2213 - Business Calculus 3 Credits
An introduction to concepts of differential and integral calculus used in business decisions and applications. Course content includes curve sketching, exponential growth, derivatives, regression, continuity, limits, and probability.
Prerequisite: MATH 1123 - College Algebra* with a grade of “C” or better; computer literacy
Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
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MATH 2214 - Calculus I* 4 Credits
Calculus I includes the study of limits and continuity; the derivative; differentiation rules for transcendental functions including exponential, logarithmic, inverse trigonometric, and hyperbolic functions; implicit and logarithmic differentiation; applications of differentiation to analytic geometry, rates of changes, and optimization; the integral; integration techniques including the substitution rule.
Prerequisite: MATH 1123 - College Algebra* with a grade of “C” or better or high school Algebra II with a grade of “C” or better and MATH 1133 - Trigonometry* with a grade of “C” or better taken previously or concurrently with this course.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: MATH 2405
Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
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MATH 2224 - Calculus II* 4 Credits
Calculus II includes the study of applications of integration; techniques of integration; separable differential equations; parametric equations and polar coordinates; infinite sequences and series; power series, Taylor Series, and MacLaurin Series.
Prerequisite: MATH 2214 - Calculus I* with a grade of “C” or better and MATH 1133 - Trigonometry* with a grade of “C” or better .
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: MATH 2505
Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
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MATH 2233 - Mathematics For Teachers I 3 Credits
Introduces the prospective elementary teacher to deductive reasoning, set theory, numeration systems (bases), the properties and arithmetic associated with each number system, and number theory.
Prerequisite: LAD 9024 - Foundations of College Math 2 with a grade of “C” or better or math placement test.
Typically Offered: Fall Semesters
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MATH 2254 - Calculus III* 4 Credits
Calculus III introduces three-dimensional mathematics. Topics include vector geometry and vector functions; space curves and the calculus of vector functions; multi-variable functions and their graphs in three dimensions; partial derivatives; applications of partial differentiation including directional derivatives and three-dimensional optimization; multiple integrals; triple integrals using spherical and cylindrical coordinates; vector fields and Green’s Theorem and Stoke’s Theorem if time permits.
Prerequisite: MATH 2224 - Calculus II* with a grade of “C” or better
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: MATH 2603
Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
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MATH 2273 - Basic Cncpts/Stats & Probability 3 Credits
This course examines the basic concepts and methods of the statistics and probability which underlie the elementary and middle school curriculum. Statistics will be presented as a problem solving process involving question formation, data collection, data representation, data analysis, and interpretation of results. Discrete probability models will be studied using both mathematical approaches and simulations.
Prerequisite: LAD 9024 - Foundations of College Math 2 with a grade of “C” or better or placement test.
Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
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MATH 2284 - Differential Equations 4 Credits
This course provides an introduction differential equations, focusing specifically on ordinary differential equations. Topics include direction fields, initial value problems, Euler’s method, direct, numerical and series solutions to first-order and second-order differential equations, linear systems and the Laplace transform.
Prerequisite: MATH 2224 Calculus II* with a grade of “C” or better
Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
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MLT 1024 - Hematology 4 Credits
Cellular elements of the blood, the blood-forming organs, and the theory of blood formation. Blood collection and handling. Routine blood counts, morphology of cells, and differentials of white cells. Additional emphasis on the study of anemias, leukemias, and other blood dyscrasias, plus additional lectures and/or demonstrations on automation in hematology. Includes studies in coagulation. Lab Fee.
Prerequisite: ALH 1302 - Introduction To Health Science and MLT 2002 - Intro. To Medical Lab. Technology or equivalent.
Typically Offered: Summer Semesters
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MLT 2002 - Intro. To Medical Lab. Technology 2 Credits
Emphasis on job-related problems and experiences in the clinical laboratory, with a review of current techniques in testing, instrumentation, personnel practices, and governmental/legal aspects. Suitable for continuing education requirements. Lab Fee.
Pre or Corequisite: ALH 1302 - Introduction To Health Science previously completed or taken along with this course; or experience in a clinical laboratory and permission of the instructor.
Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
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MLT 2006 - Clinical Applications In Phlebotomy 6 Credits
Increased proficiency in phlebotomy techniques. Responsibilities of the phlebotomist in the medical laboratory and total patient care. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: MLT 2002 .
Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
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MLT 2015 - Pathogenic Microbiology 5 Credits
Culture media, morphology of bacteria, relation of bacteria to diseases, transmission of infections, preparation of smears from various sources, stains and staining procedures, classification of bacteria, study of bacteria of clinical importance, isolation and identification of bacteria, preparation of material for parasites which affect humans, and preparation and study of material for disease-causing fungi. Lab Fee.
Prerequisite: ALH 1302 - Introduction To Health Science , and MLT 1022 - Serology/Immunology .
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MLT 2034 - Clinical Chemistry 4 Credits
Presence and quantity of chemical substances in the blood and other body fluids; instrumentation, including the principles of instruments and their use; performance of such tests as blood sugar, electrolytes, calcium, enzymatic determinations, and liver and kidney functions. Special emphasis on quality control. Lab Fee.
Prerequisite: ALH 1302 - Introduction To Health Science and MLT 2002 - Intro. To Medical Lab. Technology or equivalent.
Typically Offered: Fall Semesters
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MLT 2114 - Clinical Application Microbiology 4 Credits
Increased proficiency in bacteriology, mycology, and parasitology techniques. Responsibilities of the medical laboratory technician in the medical laboratory and total patient care. Lab Fee.
Prerequisite: MLT 2015 - Pathogenic Microbiology .
Typically Offered: Spring Semesters
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MLT 2124 - Clin Applications Immunohematology 4 Credits
Increased proficiency in the techniques of blood banking and serology. Responsibilities of the medical laboratory technician in the medical laboratory and total patient care. Lab Fee.
Prerequisite: MLT 2024 - Immunohematology .
Typically Offered: Spring Semesters
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MLT 2133 - Clinical Application Chemistry 3 Credits
Increased proficiency in chemistry. Responsibilities of the medical laboratory technician in the medical laboratory and total patient care. Lab Fee.
Prerequisite: MLT 2034 - Clinical Chemistry .
Typically Offered: Spring Semesters
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MLT 2154 - Clinical Application Hematology 4 Credits
Increased proficiency in hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, and the collection of blood specimens. Responsibilities of the medical laboratory technician in the medical laboratory and total patient care. Lab Fee.
Prerequisite: MLT 1024 - Hematology , MLT 2032 - Clinical Microscopy .
Typically Offered: Spring Semesters
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MUS 1100 - Performance Lab I 0 Credits
Performance Lab is taken in coordination with applied vocal or instrumental music study and consists of one meeting per week in which students perform for their instructor and fellow music students. After each performance, immediate feedback is offered by the instructor ranging from application of principles of technical performance to actual repertoire before an audience, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. When not performing in Performance Lab, students are expected to attentively study the work of instructor and performer, applying the public demonstration to their own work.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor
Corequisite: Enrollment in related course of Applied Study (MUS 1XX3 or MUS 2XX3)
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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MUS 1103 - Fundamentals Of Music 3 Credits
The introduction of the basic music fundamentals, including notation, keys, scales, intervals, meter, rhythm, melody, and harmony. Music majors will be required to successfully complete Fundamentals of Music before taking MUS 1113 - Music Theory I and MUS 1131 - Sight Singing/Ear Training I . Credit earned in this course is in addition to that of the required music theory courses.
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring semesters.
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MUS 1113 - Music Theory I 3 Credits
Study of the diatonic compositional principles of the 18th century from music fundamentals through elementary chromatic harmonies and modulations. Three credit hours per semester.
Prerequisite: MUS 1103 - Fundamentals Of Music .
Corequisite: MUS 1132 Sight Singing/Ear Training I.
Typically Offered: Fall Semesters
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MUS 1123 - Music Theory II 3 Credits
Study of the diatonic compositional principles of the 18th century from music fundamentals through elementary chromatic harmonies and modulations. Three credit hours per semester.
Prerequisite: MUS 1113 - Music Theory I .
Corequisite: MUS 1142 - Sight Singing/Ear Training II .
Typically Offered: Spring Semesters
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MUS 1131 - Sight Singing/Ear Training I 1 Credits
This course begins the development of aural skills; the ability to listen and recognize harmonic and melodic structure in music and sight singing; the ability to read both melodic and rhythmic patterns in music at sight. Emphasis will be placed upon melodic and harmonic dictation, interval recognition and continued practice of sight reading examples. One credit hour per semester.
Prerequisite: MUS 1103 - Fundamentals Of Music .
Corequisite: MUS 1113 - Music Theory I .
Typically Offered: Fall Semesters
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MUS 1141 - Sight Singing/Ear Training II 1 Credits
Further development of aural skills; the ability to listen and recognize harmonic and melodic structure in music and sight singing; the ability to read both melodic and rhythmic patterns in music at sight. Emphasis will be placed upon melodic and harmonic dictation, interval recognition and continued practice of sight reading examples. One credit hour per semester.
Prerequisite: MUS 1131 - Sight Singing/Ear Training I .
Corequisite: MUS 1123 - Music Theory II .
Typically Offered: Spring Semesters
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MUS 1161 - Community College Choir I 1 Credits
This course is designed for community members and college students who wish to participate in special public music performances sponsored by the College.
Permission of the instructor through audition is usually required.
Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
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MUS 1200 - Performance Lab II 0 Credits
Performance Lab is taken in coordination with applied vocal or instrumental music study and consists of one meeting per week in which students perform for their instructor and fellow music students. After each performance, immediate feedback is offered by the instructor ranging from application of principles of technical performance to actual repertoire before an audience, performance practice (style) as related to relevant musical literature, and refinement of musical literacy required to interpret progressively challenging repertoire of the instrument. Repertoire and performance assignments will be based on the individual progress of the student. When not performing in Performance Lab, students are expected to attentively study the work of instructor and performer, applying the public demonstration to their own work.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Corequisite: Enrollment in related course of Applied Study (MUS 1XX3 or MUS 2XX3)
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MUS 1201 - Community Band Ensemble 1 Credits
The Hot Springs Community Band (HSCB) is dedicated not only to the preservation and continuation of the “community band” tradition, but also to the on-going promotion of musical education and performance opportunities for local students. Musicians of all ages who believe their instrumental skills are adequate are welcome to participate in weekly evening rehearsals and scheduled performances. The HSCB awards honoraria to its high school members who qualify for All-Region or All-State Band status.
Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
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MUS 1213 - Music Appreciation* 3 Credits
Music, its origin and development. A library of recorded instrumental and vocal music is used to illustrate. The course seeks to relate music to the other arts, literature, and the social sciences. A foundation to the appreciation of music.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: MUSC 1003
Typically Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters
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MUS 1311 - Class Voice I 1 Credits
Group instruction in the basics of singing. Group and individual application of proper breathing, phrasing, and correct vocal production. For anyone who wants to improve his or her singing ability. Previous music training is helpful, but not essential.
Typically Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters
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MUS 1331 - Class Piano I 1 Credits
Group instruction in piano to familiarize the beginning student with the keyboard. For anyone who wishes to learn to play the piano. Prior keyboard experience is not necessary.
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MUS 1341 - Class Piano II 1 Credits
Continuation of MUS 1331 - Class Piano I .
Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
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MUS 1431 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble I 1 Credits
National Park Community College “Soundwaves” membership through audition only. This group performs a variety of musical styles including “Pop/Show Choir”. Several public performances each semester.
Typically Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters
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MUS 1441 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble II 1 Credits
National Park Community College “Soundwaves” membership through audition only. This group performs a variety of musical styles including “Pop/Show Choir”. Several public performances each semester.
Prerequisite: MUS 1431 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble I
Typically Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters
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MUS 1451 - National Park College Singers I 1 Credits
A group of mixed voices which performs throughout the year for area churches, civic clubs, and schools.
Prerequisite: Audition & Permission of the instructor.
Typically Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters
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MUS 1513 - Private Voice I 3 Credits
Individual instruction in singing for beginning and advanced students. Development in all phases of performance: techniques, style, musicianship, interpretation, and repertoire. A jury examination and/or a public recital may be required. Lab Fee.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Corequisite: MUS 1100 Performance Lab I
Typically Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters
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