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CIS 2533 - Data Structures and Algorithms 3 Credits
The content covers data abstraction, various structures for data representation including lists, stacks, queues, trees, andgraphs, and associated operations. It also covers searching and sorting algorithms, hash tables, and their algorithmic analyses.
Prerequisite: CIS 1043 Computer Science II
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CIS 2543 - Assembler and Machine Organization 3 Credits
This course investigates the architecture and instruction set of a typical microcomputer based on the Intel 80x86 microprocessors. Topics include the basic structure of computers, the internal behavior of computers, program design, testing, debugging, machine architecture, addressing, BCD and binary arithmetic, subroutines and parameter passing, stacks, text processing, bit manipulation, DOS functions, macros, I/O routines, high level language interfaces and the assembly process.
Prerequisite: CIS 1043 Computer Science II
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CIS 2553 - Computer Architecture 3 Credits
This course is the study of the organization and architecture of computer systems hardware; instruction set architectures; addressing modes; register transfer notation; processor design and computer arithmetic; memory systems; hardware implementations of virtual memory, and input/output control and devices.
Prerequisite: CIS 2543 Assembler and Machine Organization
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CIS 2613 - Server I 3 Credits
This course is part one of a two-part series that provides the student with the skills and knowledge necessary to implement the latest core Windows Server infrastructure in an existing enterprise environment. The two courses collectively cover implementing, managing, maintaining and provisioning services and infrastructure in a Windows Server environment. While there is some crossover in skills and tasks across the courses, this course primarily covers the initial implementation and configuration of core services including Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), networking services, and Microsoft Hyper-V Server configuration.
Prerequisite: CIS 2183 Windows Client OS
Corequisite: CIS 2663 Routing & Switching
Typically Offered: Fall
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CIS 2623 - Server II 3 Credits
This course, part two of a two-part series, prepares the student with the skills and knowledge necessary to implement the latest core Windows Server Infrastructure in an existing enterprise environment. This course primarily covers the administration tasks necessary to maintain a Windows Server Infrastructure with the core server roles for creating a network domain.
Prerequisite: CIS 2613 - Server I
Corequisite: Routing & Switching
Typically Offered: Fall
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CIS 2633 - Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services 3 Credits
Microsoft Exam 70-412. This course provides the student with the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a core Windows Server 2012 infrastructure in a existing enterprise environment. This course primarily covers advanced configuration of services necessary to deploy, manage and maintain a Windows Server 2012 infrastructure, such as advanced networking services, Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), identity management, rights management, federated services, network load balancing, failover clustering, business continuity, and disaster recovery. After completing this course, students will be able to: 1) implement advanced network services; 2) implement advanced file services; 3) implement Dynamic Access Control; 4) implement distributed Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS); 5) implement AD DS sites and replication; 6) implement Active Directory Certification Services (AD CS) ; 7) implement Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS); 8) implement Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS); 9) implement Network Load Balancing (NLB); 10) implement failover clustering; 11) implement failover clustering with Hyper-V; 12) implement disaster recovery.
Prerequisite: CIS 2623 - Server II .
Corequisite: CIS 2613 - Server I .
Typically Offered: Fall
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CIS 2643 - Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure 3 Credits
This course prepares the student with the skills and knowledge necessary to plan, design, and deploy a physical and logical Windows Server 2012 Active Director Domain Services (AD DS) infrastructure.
Typically Offered: Spring
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CIS 2653 - Implementing an Advanced Server Infrastructure 3 Credits
Microsoft Exam 70-414. This course prepares the student with the skills and knowledge necessary to plan and implement some of the more advanced features available in Windows Server 2012. After completing this course, the student will be able to: 1) plan and implement server virtualization strategy; 2) plan and implement networks and storage for virtualization; 3) plan and deploy virtual machines; 4) manage a virtual machine deployment; 5) plan and implement a server monitoring strategy; 6) plan and implement high availability for file services and applications; 7) plan and implement a highly available infrastructure using fail-over clustering; 8) plan and implement a server updates infrastructure; 9) plan and implement a business continuity strategy; 10) plan and implement a public key infrastructure (PKI); 11) plan and implement an identity federation infrastructure; 12) plan and implement an information rights management infrastructure.
Prerequisite: CIS 2643 - Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure .
Typically Offered: Spring
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CIS 2663 - Routing & Switching 3 Credits
This course teaches beginning, intermediate, and advanced configuration techniques for large enterprise level Cisco routersand switches. Students will receive hands-on training setting up, configuring, and implementing layer 2 and layer 3 switches,and routers along with virtualized servers and clients to create a network infrastructure. They will learn all switch and router configuration commands using console cable and telnet connections. Some of the configurations will include, table routes, VLANs, trunking, OSPF, and NAT all working together to create fully functional network infrastructures suitable for large metropolitan area networks.
Prerequisite: CIS 1613 Network Pro , CIS 1623 Security Pro
Corequisite: CIS 2613 Server I , CIS 2623 Server II
Typically Offered: Fall
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CIS 2953 - Networking Internship 3 Credits
The Internship is an opportunity to enhance and reinforce classroom instruction with on-the-job work experience. Appropriate training stations will be developed, and supervision will be provided by instructors and site personnel. Students are required to complete 135 clock hours of supervised experience during the term.
Prerequisite: Division Chair approval and minimum 2.0 GPA
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CIS 2963 - Programming Internship 3 Credits
The Internship is an opportunity to enhance and reinforce classroom instruction with on-the-job work experience. Appropriate training stations will be developed, and supervision will be provided by instructors and site personnel. Students are required to complete 135 clock hours of supervised experience during the term.
Prerequisite: Division Chair approval and minimum 2.0 GPA
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Career Pathways |
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CDV 1100 - Pathways to Success 0 Credits
This non-credit Career Pathways (CP) course is designed to assist Arkansas Career Pathways Initiative participants with the skills needed for success in both college academics and employment after graduation. Participants will complete: 1) a Kuder Career Planning program, 2) a job-ready resume and practice interviewing skills, 3) registration with the Arkansas Job Links, 4) a Career Readiness Certificate which gives students the basic workplace skills required for 21st century jobs.
Prerequisite: Admittance into ACPI program.
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Criminal Justice |
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CRJ 1103 - Introduction To Criminal Justice* 3 Credits
Critical analysis of the American criminal justice system and its constituent components of law enforcement, prosecution, judiciary and corrections as they function interdependently within a democratic society and its inherent political and social forces; comprehensive examination of the evolution of criminal law and the eternal search for justice within the diversified demands of a multi-cultural society.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: CRJU 1023
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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CRJ 1123 - Criminal Procedures And Evidence 3 Credits
Focus on the criminal process, legal problems associated with investigation of crime, acquisition and preservation of evidence, commencement of a criminal proceeding, prosecution and defense of charges, sentencing, and appeal. Principal concern is with development of existing procedures and examination of current efforts for reform.
Pre or Corequisite: CRJ 1103 - Introduction To Criminal Justice*
Typically Offered: Spring
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CRJ 1133 - Legal Systems & Terminology 3 Credits
This course includes an overview of the legal system as well as the roles, functions, and duties of members of the legal system. The student will be expected to spell, define, and properly pronounce law-related words and phrases.
Typically Offered: Fall
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CRJ 2112 - Crime Scene Documentation 2 Credits
Provides students with a thorough understanding of the written reports and other media required to document crime scenes, maintain a chain of custody for the evidence, and satisfy judicial admissibility requirements. This course presents the use of still photography, videography, emerging technologies and written reports used to document crime scenes. Lab fee
Prerequisite: CRJ 2114 Criminalistics
Typically Offered: Fall
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CRJ 2114 - Criminalistics 4 Credits
An Introduction to Forensic Science through the identification, collection, analysis, and reporting of forensic evidence and through the development of practical skills in crime scene techniques, concerning types of evidence including fingerprints, impressions, hair, fiber, trace, firearm, tooth mark, biological, accelerants, explosives and drugs. Lab fee
Pre or Corequisite: CRJ 1103 Introduction To Criminal Justice*
Typically Offered: Spring
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CRJ 2153 - Criminology 3 Credits
An interdisciplinary course which examines the nature and origins of criminal behavior and societal reactions to that behavior. Included are biological, psychological and sociological theories of criminal behavior; formal responses of societal control agencies, and informal responses of communities, groups, and individuals in society. Also included are current research and trends in crime control policies and programs.
Pre or Corequisite: CRJ 1103 - Introduction To Criminal Justice*
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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CRJ 2223 - Police Community Relations 3 Credits
Historical examination of the evolution of police work from the ancient to the modern, and the accompanying struggle of police agents and agencies to discover the right mix of enforcement and service. Focus is on contemporary movements from traditional, reactive police work to community-oriented, proactive models where citizens and police form partnerships to solve neighborhood social problems that generate disorder, fear and crime.
Pre or Corequisite: CRJ 1103 - Introduction To Criminal Justice*
Typically Offered: Spring
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CRJ 2243 - Police Organization And Management 3 Credits
Study or principles and theories of organization, management and administration as applied to law enforcement agencies operating within the political climate of democratic government; includes evolution of theory and practice in management styles, leadership, organizational structure, policy, planning, productivity, technology, public personnel issues and public sector liability.
Pre or Corequisite: CRJ 1103 - Introduction To Criminal Justice*
Typically Offered: Fall
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CRJ 2253 - Criminal Law 3 Credits
History and philosophy of modern criminal law, including structure, definition, and application of statutes and leading case law; elements of crimes; penalties and general provisions of the penal code.
Pre or Corequisite: CRJ 1103 - Introduction To Criminal Justice*
Typically Offered: Fall
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CRJ 2263 - Juvenile Justice And Delinquency 3 Credits
Historical analysis of problems associated with juvenile delinquency and the evolution of a juvenile justice system apart from the adult criminal justice system; study of landmark court cases which have shaped the system’s response to juvenile problems; dilemmas faced by criminal justice practitioners in deciding whether to apply juvenile or adult criteria in deciding cases involving young offenders.
Pre or Corequisite: CRJ 1103 - Introduction To Criminal Justice*
Typically Offered: Spring
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CRJ 2273 - Introduction To Corrections 3 Credits
History and evolution of theories and practices in penology and penal institutions; psychological and sociological profiles of the keepers and the kept; sentencing of offenders and unique problems associated with handling special categories of inmates: female, disabled, aged and those suffering from debilitating diseases. All students will participate in scheduled field trips to various correctional facilities.
Pre or Corequisite: CRJ 1103 - Introduction To Criminal Justice*
Typically Offered: Fall
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CRJ 2283 - Criminal Justice Internship 3 Credits
Criminal justice interns will be assigned to observe, record, and to the extent possible, participate in routine agency operations under supervision of agency officials. Written reports covering specific agency functions are submitted at regular intervals in accordance with a work-study plan, to be finalized with the submission of a formal work project paper as agreed upon by student and instructor.
Pre or Corequisite: CRJ 1103 - Introduction To Criminal Justice* . Instructor permission required.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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Economics |
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ECON 2203 - Macroeconomics* 3 Credits
Designed as the introductory course to basic economic concepts, tools, reasoning, and methods of analysis relating to the economizing problem and capitalism. The course concentrates on basic topics of the determinants of employment and prices; measuring national income; monetary and fiscal policy; and money and banking.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: ECON 2103
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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ECON 2213 - Microeconomics* 3 Credits
Continues Macroeconomics with emphasis on the microeconomic topics of theories of consumer behavior; cost and price; and production, consumption and distribution of goods between consumers, producers, and resource suppliers in market models of pure competition and imperfectly competitive markets.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: ECON 2203
Typically Offered: Spring
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Education |
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EDUC 2023 - Child Growth And Development 3 Credits
This course is the study of environmental and hereditary effects on the cognitive, affective, psychomotor and sociolinguistic development of typically and atypically developing children from conception to middle childhood of diverse cultural backgrounds within and outside the United States. These students will be introduced to ways to observe and evaluate children’s development and recognize possible delays in development. Practical application of theory is provided through a variety of hands-on experiences and observations.
Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
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EDUC 2243 - Foundations of Education 3 Credits
Study of various educational policies, practices, and trends; learning objectives; the nature of teaching; professional ethics; history of education, and teacher liabilities. Thirty (30) hours of public school observation is required. Education methods courses for Arkansas State Teacher Certification will not be offered for special study credit in the Communication and Arts Division.
Prerequisite: ENG 1113 - English Composition I* .
Typically Offered: Spring
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EDUC 2263 - Introduction To K-12 Technology 3 Credits
The purpose of this course is to assist prospective teachers with understanding the role that various forms of electronic and digital technology play in the teaching/learning process and how they can engage these processes in the classroom. Students will become skilled in the use of common hardware, application software, and Web 2.0 tools being used in today’s schools. In addition, they will be exposed to basic theories of technical communication and collaboration, as well as web-based research, selection, and evaluation. This course is designed as an active learning experience. Participation includes a hands-on approach to learning. Class participants will not only learn about using technology, but will be expected to demonstrate that knowledge in their presentations and projects.
Prerequisite: Basic computer skills or CIS 1023 Introduction to Computing* recommended.
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EDUC 2283 - Foundations of Diverse Learners 3 Credits
This course introduces the history of special education including the litigation and legislation, the characteristics of exceptionalities, modifications, and accommodations. Legal foundations and issues, special education terminologies, and professional roles will be explored. Course goals will be accomplished through the use of lecture, discussion, cooperative group work, and field experiences.
Prerequisite: EDUC 2243 Foundations of Education and EDUC 2023 Child Growth And Development
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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Engineering |
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EGR 1122 - Intro to Engineering 2 Credits
Introduction to engineering disciplines and their sub-fields, basic tools used in engineering practice, hands-on engineering projects. The course familiarizes students with field of engineering in general and the individual disciplines within engineering in particular. At the end of the course students are expected to be cognizant of the role of an engineer in society and are thus able to make an informed selection of a field within engineering as their major.
Prerequisite: LAD 9024 Foundations of College Math 2 or two years of high school algebra and compliance with state/NPC placement test standards
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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EGR 1143 - Engineering Graphics 3 Credits
This course is a general study of graphics and the types of engineering drawings used in design. A foundation course in lettering, sketching, drafting standards, geometrical exercises, and orthographic projections. Introductory use of CAD software is an integral part of the course therefore students are required to have access to a computer. Students use one or more CAD software packages to draft and model various objects.
Prerequisite: LAD 9024 Foundations of College Math 2 or two years of high school algebra and compliance with state/NPC placement test standards
Typically Offered: Spring
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EGR 2003 - Computer Methods 3 Credits
Familiarity with the numerical methods most widely used in engineering; solve engineering problems using available computing tools; develop your own programs and tools.
Prerequisite: MATH 2284 - Differential Equation
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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EGR 2104 - Electrical Circuits I 4 Credits
Introduction to circuit variables, elements, and simple resistive circuits. Analysis techniques applied to resistive circuits. The concept of inductance, capacitance, and mutual inductance. The natural and step responses of RL, RC, and RLC circuits. A lab component will be included.
Prerequisite: MATH 2224 - Calculus II
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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EGR 2113 - Engineering Materials 3 Credits
A study of the chemical, physical, and electrical properties of materials using a fundamental atomistic approach. The materials of interest are: metals, polymers, ceramics and composites. The interactive relationship between structure, properties and processing of materials will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: MATH 2214 - Calculus I , PHYS 2114 - University Physics I , and CHEM 1204 - General Chemistry
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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EGR 2123 - Statics 3 Credits
This course will cover the principles of static equilibrium, analysis of structures, friction, center of gravity, moment of inertia, and the product of inertia.
Prerequisite: MATH 2214 - Calculus I , PHYS 2114 - University Physics I with a C or better
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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EGR 2213 - Dynamics 3 Credits
Dynamics readies pre-engineering students to solve issues related to force, motion, and the general laws of dynamics. Knowledge of physics and vector algebra is required.
Prerequisite: EGR 2123 Statics and MATH 2254 Calculus III*
Typically Offered: Fall
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EMSP 1511 - ECG Interpretation 1 Credits
This course covers the anatomy and physiology components of the cardiac system. There will be an emphasis on interpreting electrocardiograms.
Prerequisite: Current state of Arkansas EMT licensure and acceptance into the paramedic program.
Typically Offered: Fall
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EMSP 1512 - Pharmacology I 2 Credits
Addresses the basic principles of pharmacology, including the history of pharmacology; drug regulation, nomenclature, and classification; and pathophysiological principles of drug uptake, utilization, and elimination in the body. This course will also cover basic medical terminology.
Prerequisite: Current state of Arkansas EMT licensure and acceptance into the paramedic program.
Typically Offered: Fall
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EMSP 1515 - Fundamentals of Paramedicine 5 Credits
This course is designed to prepare a person to care for the sick and injured at an advanced level of care. This course will include the study of the roles and responsibilities of a paramedic in the EMS system, professional communication as well as legal and ethical responsibilities of the provider. Topics related to anatomy and physiology, venous access and medication administration, airway management, medical documentation, patient assessment will be discussed. All entry level skills required to attend clinical rotation will be included in this course.
Prerequisite: Current state of Arkansas EMT licensure and acceptance into the paramedic program.
4 Lecture / 1 Lab
Typically Offered: Fall
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EMSP 1518 - Advanced Paramedicine I 8 Credits
This course provides an in-depth study of medical conditions frequently encountered in the prehospital setting and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include appropriate interventions/treatments for disorders/diseases/injuries affecting the following systems: respiratory, cardiac, neurological, abdominal/gastrointestinal, endocrine, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, and immunological as well as toxicology, infectious diseases, diseases of the eyes, ears, nose and throat and psychiatric. Topics also include an overview of thoracic, abdominal, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurological, and multi-system trauma, soft tissue trauma of the head, neck, and face as well as environmental emergencies. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize, assess and manage the care of frequently encountered medical conditions based upon initial patient assessment.
Prerequisite: EMSP 1511 ECG Interpretation , EMSP 1512 Pharmacology I , EMSP 2402 Anatomy & Physiology , EMSP 1515 Fundamentals of Paramedicine , EMSP 1522 Practicum I
6 Lecture / 2 Lab
Typically Offered: Spring
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EMSP 1522 - Practicum I 2 Credits
Students will have supervised rotations through selected clinical hospital areas. Emphasis is placed on developing and improving skills which reinforce Didactic/Lab instruction.
Prerequisite: Current state of Arkansas EMT licensure and acceptance into the paramedic program.
Typically Offered: Fall
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EMSP 1523 - Practicum II 3 Credits
Students will have supervised rotations through selected clinical hospital areas as well as field sites. Emphasis is placed on developing and improving skills which reinforce Didactic/Lab instruction.
Prerequisite: EMSP 1522 Practicum I
Typically Offered: Spring
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EMSP 2402 - Anatomy & Physiology 2 Credits
Human Anatomy and Physiology from cellular structure to systems applications. There will be an emphasis on the normal human anatomy and physiology process. Lab Fee.
Prerequisite: Current state of Arkansas EMT licensure and acceptance into the paramedic program.
Typically Offered: Fall
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Emergency Medical Technician |
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EMT 1376 - Emergency Medical Technician 6 Credits
The basic level Emergency Medical Technician class is designed for training individuals to rapidly recognize, assess, and treat medical and trauma-related emergencies. This course was designed by the Department of Transportation and is taught under its standard guidelines. The course involves training in Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation, application and use of military anti-shock trousers (MAST), identifying signs and symptoms of shock; internal and external life-threatening bleeding, immobilization of fractured bones, including spinal injuries and head trauma; emergency childbirth; pediatric emergencies; gaining access to victims entrapped; radio communications; as well as water rescue techniques, and automobile extrication. The length of this course is 228 hours and provides six college credit hours. This course is beneficial to both individuals and industrial personnel, and is a prerequisite to the Emergency Medical Technician-Advanced or Paramedic course.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: proof of Basic Life Support certification, must be 18 years old, have a GED or high school diploma, have no physical handicaps which would preclude participation in all program aspects, and have no record of felony convictions.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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English |
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ENG 1113 - English Composition I* 3 Credits
Writing paragraphs and expository themes to give the student practice in communication. Emphasizes good writing techniques and correct grammatical construction, enabling the student to think coherently, write clearly and effectively, and read more efficiently.
Prerequisite: ACT Writing & Reading of 19 or ACCUPLACER Writing of 83 and Reading of 78 or a grade of “C” or better in LAD 9113 LAD 9113 - Integrated Reading and Writing
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: ENGL 1013
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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ENG 1123 - English Composition II* 3 Credits
Continuation of ENG 1113 - English Composition I* . Study of good writing and rhetorical style. Students develop research skills through writing a formal, documented paper.
Prerequisite: ENG 1113 - English Composition I* with a grade of “C” or better.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: ENGL 1023
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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ENG 1133 - Technical Report Writing* 3 Credits
Technical Report Writing is designed for students pursuing careers in technical and vocational fields. Technical papers include process analysis, description of a mechanism, definition, analysis by partition, comparison/contrast, cause/effect. Considerable research is expected for technical papers, articles, summaries, and a full research report, all of which are on topics related to the student’s major. Use of visuals and technical paper layout are covered. Grammar, mechanics, usage are covered as needed.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: ENGL 2023
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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ENG 2223 - American Literature I* 3 Credits
Survey of American poetry, fiction, and essays from 1620 to 1860. Provides historical, biographical, and formal approaches to these works of American literature.
Prerequisite: ENG 1123 - English Composition II* with a grade of “C” or better
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: ENGL 2653
Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
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ENG 2233 - American Literature II* 3 Credits
Survey of American poetry, fiction, essays, and drama from 1860 to the present. Provides historical, biographical, and formal approaches to these works of American literature.
Prerequisite: ENG 1123 - English Composition II* with a grade of “C” or better
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: ENGL 2663
Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
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ENG 2273 - World Literature I* 3 Credits
Survey of master works of literature of the world from the ancient period through the Renaissance.
Prerequisite: ENG 1123 - English Composition II* with a grade of “C” or better
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: ENGL 2113
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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ENG 2283 - World Literature II* 3 Credits
Reading and discussion of master works of world literature from the seventeenth century to modern times.
Prerequisite: ENG 1123 - English Composition II* with a grade of “C” or better
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: ENGL 2123
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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ENG 2393 - Creative Writing* 3 Credits
Through a workshop format, students will generate creative writing projects in both prose and verse, learn techniques for critiquing their peers’ work, read and analyze creative writing texts-such as short stories and poetry-and learn how to publish their work. Students will also complete a publication project.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: ENGL 2013
Typically Offered: Once Per Academic Year
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ENGLISH/COMM - - - 3 Credits
Depending on degree requirements, courses may include:
ENG 1113 English Composition I*, ENG 1123 English Composition II*, ENG 1133 Technical Report Writing*, BUS 1213 Business English, BUS 2033 Business Communications*, SPCH 1103 Fundamentals of Public Speaking
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HUMANITIES - - - 3 Credits
Depending on degree requirements, Humanities courses may include:
ENG 2223 American Literature I* or ENG 2233 American Literature II* or ENG 2273 World Literature I* or ENG 2283 World Literature II*
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LAD 9053 - Accelerated Learning Plan Writing 3 Credits
This course is a study of writing strategies for essays. Students will learn sentence combining through coordination, subordination, and parallel structure. Basic essay format and various methods of essay development are studied in preparation for ENG 1113 English Composition I* . Students must earn an 11.0 in Language on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) to successfully complete the class.
Prerequisite: ACT Writing 16-18 & Reading 18 or ACCUPLACER Writing 65-82 & Reading 70-77.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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LAD 9110 - Integrated Reading and Writing Lab 0 Credits
This course is designed to supplement skills taught in LAD 9113 Integrated Reading and Writing.
Corequisite: LAD 9113 Integrated Reading and Writing
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LAD 9113 - Integrated Reading and Writing 3 Credits
Integrated Reading and Writing seeks to ensure that students are prepared to undertake college-level study; to use knowledge in critical ways; to think, read, and write critically; and to master literacy skills for classes in all college subjects.
Prerequisite: ACT Writing of 14-15 & Reading14-18 or ACCUPLACER Writing of 45-64 & Reading of 35-69.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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Earth Sciences |
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ESCI 1104 - Earth Science* 4 Credits
Provides the student with a survey of the earth, including concepts from geology, astronomy, meteorology, plate tectonics, and physical geography. Lab Fee.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: PHSC 1104
Typically Offered: Once Per Academic Year
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French Language |
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FREN 1103 - Beginning French I* 3 Credits
First semester course in fundamentals of French: vocabulary, pronunciation, oral comprehension, grammar, and composition. Exercises in writing, listening and speaking. Some computer exercises.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: FREN 1013
Typically Offered: Fall
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Geography |
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GEOG 1103 - Introduction To Geography* 3 Credits
Presents the nature of geographic study; illustrates world conditions with emphasis on cultural and environmental issues; introduces map reading; and examines basic concepts.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: GEOG 1103
Typically Offered: Once Per Academic Year
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Geology |
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GEOL 1104 - Physical Geology* 4 Credits
Introduces the student to the field of physical geology in general, such as the geologic environment, geologic processes shaping the surface of the earth, plate tectonics, crust, and the interior of the earth. Lab Fee.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: GEOL 1114
Typically Offered: Once Per Academic Year
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Graphic Design |
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GRD 1103 - Advertising I 3 Credits
This is the introductory course in graphic arts for the two-year program in graphic design. Basic studio techniques involved in paste-up and layout will be practiced by the students, using their own designs with the goal of producing camera-ready art and copy. Some lettering and typography will also be studied.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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GRD 1113 - Advertising II 3 Credits
This continuation of GRD 1103 - Advertising I will find the student working on projects in illustration, color separation, and three-dimensional package design. The basic skills used in GRD 1103 - Advertising I will continue to be used and more complex problems introduced. Lab Fee
Prerequisite: GRD 1103 - Advertising I .
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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GRD 1143 - Adobe Illustrator 3 Credits
The oldest of the illustration programs, Adobe Illustrator has again become the illustration program most used by professionals. Students will explore all the tools of Illustrator while preparing a book with their examples to illustrate each technique they are assigned to master. The program uses lines, shapes, and free hand tools as well as color fills and blends to create high resolution vector graphics.
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GRD 1153 - Photoshop Studio I 3 Credits
PhotoShop is the premiere photographic manipulation and retouch program for publishers and designers. Students will become familiar with many of the image-altering filters and the multifaceted layers of manipulation possible with this highly creative program using both traditional, digital, black and white, and color photographs.
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GRD 1163 - Silkscreen I 3 Credits
This course enables the student to learn a method of making art prints in any number of colors without elaborate equipment. The students will learn to build their own frames and will study many techniques from hand-cut stencils to photo-direct screen printing.
Typically Offered: Fall
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GRD 1183 - Desktop Publishing & Design I 3 Credits
This course is designed to give a fundamental proficiency in desktop publishing and design to students in the Graphic Design Program and interested member of the community. As a foundation course in computerized design and layout, the class will explore the programs that are industry standards for the Apple Macintosh computer and discover the pros and cons of those programs. Students will also learn how to implement them on a basic level. Lab Fee.
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GRD 1203 - Adobe InDesign 3 Credits
Adobe InDesign is a word processing application that gives the student an opportunity to compose a page of words and imported images. Along the way we will strive for the best composition and design of a page using text and tables and images from other sources. The student will discover and use each tool while designing advertisements, brochures, menu covers and more.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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GRD 2013 - Art Direction 3 Credits
This course is designed to give the students a knowledge of the procedures of an advertising agency. The students will be responsible for the creation of campaigns using art and copy, and they will study problems such as distribution, client relations, product image, and art selection. Lab Fee.
Prerequisite: GRD 2023 - Production And Layout I .
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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GRD 2023 - Production And Layout I 3 Credits
This course will involve the student in the production of camera-ready art and copy for brochures, catalogues, and magazine and newspaper advertisements. The students will have the opportunity to be involved in actual work experience and have their designs printed while learning to use professional process cameras, photo typesetting equipment, and large and small format photography. Lab Fee.
Prerequisite: GRD 1113 - Advertising II .
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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GRD 2043 - Commercial Illustration 3 Credits
Both product and editorial illustration assignments will be presented to the students. Projects will include work with pen and ink, airbrush, color separations, and black and white color photography. Lab Fee.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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GRD 2083 - Designing For The Internet 3 Credits
An introductory course that explores the necessary ingredients of a good web page and how to design a web page both mechanically and aesthetically to accomplish the purpose of the page. Emphasis will be on the fundamental structure of a web page and the basic tools of design and construction.
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GRD 2153 - Photoshop Studio II 3 Credits
For students having completed PhotoShop Studio, this course offers the opportunity to experiment creatively with these newly learned skills. Students will work within a series of assignments that go beyond basic techniques to the creation of multi-layered artwork.
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GRD 2163 - Silkscreen II 3 Credits
Continuation of GRD 1163 - Silkscreen I gives the students the opportunity to expand technical skills. Students may use typesetting and process cameras to produce compositions. Lab Fee.
Prerequisite: GRD 1163 - Silkscreen I .
Typically Offered: Spring
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GRD 2183 - Desktop Publishing And Design II 3 Credits
QuarkXpress on Macintosh computers is an industry standard in the design and publishing fields. This course builds on skills learned in GRD 1183 - Desktop Publishing & Design I and gives the student the opportunity to use Quark in more detail, including color applications. Students will design ads, newsletters, booklets, business cards, posters, flyers and logos.
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HA 1011 - Sanitation and Safety 1 Credits
Sanitation and Safety is a survey of the food service industry that emphasizes the aspects of sanitation. Designed for those who would like to learn about the food service industry in terms of sanitation and safety. Fall& Spring
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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HA 1043 - Intro to the Hospitality Industry 3 Credits
The history and development of the hospitality industry which comprises of food, lodging, and tourism management, an introduction to management principles and concepts used in the service industry, and career opportunities in the field.
Prerequisite: HA 1011 Sanitation and Safety
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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HA 1063 - Hotel Operations & Guest Services 3 Credits
Provides an overview of the management in the lodging industry. Topics include management & supervision skills, human resources, the front office, housekeeping, food & beverage, safety & security, sales & marketing, facility engineering & maintenance, franchise agreements & management contracts. Designed for those who would like to learn more about the lodging industry.
Typically Offered: Spring
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HA 1073 - Hospitality & Tourism Internship 3 Credits
This course is designed to enhance the academic background of the student with related on-the-job work experience. The work experience will consist of 200 hours for the length of the semester.
Prerequisite: Completion of all HTA coursework OR instructor permission.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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