2019-2020 College Catalog [Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]
Course Descriptions
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* General education core courses in the Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS)
** Courses are listed in ACTS but are not general education core courses
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Accounting |
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ACT 1003 - Basic Accounting 3 Credits
This course is designed to demonstrate basic accounting procedures needed to maintain daily records for a small business and the use of such records in the decision-making process. Emphasis is on analyzing and recording financial transactions, classifying and summarizing data, and preparing financial statements. Basic payroll functions will also be introduced. Course delivery will consist of lecture, instructor-led sample problems, and small group problem solving. This course does not transfer to a four-year learning institution.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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ACT 1013 - Payroll Accounting 3 Credits
This course presents the fundamental knowledge of payroll procedures, record keeping, laws, and ethical business processes.
Typically Offered: Spring
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ACT 1103 - Principles Of Accounting I** 3 Credits
Designed to give the student fundamental knowledge of generally accepted concepts and principles employed in keeping accounting records and to give the students who wish to pursue the study of accounting as a profession the necessary fundamentals to do so. For those students who do not intend to continue their education at a senior institution, it will furnish background in business practices that will make the student a more knowledgeable consumer and investor.
Prerequisite: ACT 1003 - Basic Accounting with a grade of C or better or Instructor Permission
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: ACCT 2003
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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ACT 1113 - Principles Of Accounting II** 3 Credits
Designed to further the student’s fundamental knowledge of generally accepted concepts and principles of accounting. Completes the basics, working with partnership and corporations. Emphasizes significance of financial statements, their importance, and analysis.
Prerequisite: ACT 1103 Principles Of Accounting I** w/ C grade or better taken within the last 5 years
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: ACCT 2013
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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ACT 1203 - Computerized Accounting 3 Credits
Computerized Accounting is designed to give the student hands-on experience in operating an accounting software package. Students will learn to use the Accounting systems commonly found in computerized accounting environments including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Inventory, Fixed Assets, and Payroll. Lab Fee.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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ACT 2003 - Cost Accounting 3 Credits
Covers accounting procedures for a manufacturing enterprise. Topics include entries for materials, labor, and overhead placed in production; job order and process cost systems; standard costs and variances analysis; and budgeting and control. Not intended for business administration transfer program.
Prerequisite: ACT 1113 - Principles Of Accounting II** with a grade of “C” or better.
Typically Offered: Spring
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ACT 2393 - Accounting Technology Internship 3 Credits
The Accounting Technology 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: All classes for the Accounting Technical Certificate must be completed before a student is eligible to enroll in the Accounting Technology Internship. Students must maintain a “C” average in all classes required for the certificate.
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Aerospace Fabrication & Repair |
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AFAB 1004 - Aerospace Structures 1 4 Credits
This course is designed to give students the necessary skills to perform journeyman aerospace structures assembly and repair. Classroom lecture and hands-on practice provide knowledge and experience with drilling holes in aluminum alloys, cold working of holes, installation of special fasteners, the importance of aircraft sealants, and proper preparation of surfaces for application of sealants. The course includes material fabrication experience using sheet metal equipment and the completion of a final project of moderate complexity. The project will include interpretation of engineering drawings, material selection, proper layout, sheet metal cutting and forming, drilling, riveting, and fastening. Lab fee
1 Hours Lecture, 6 Hours lab
Typically Offered: Fall
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AFAB 1014 - Aerospace Structures 2 4 Credits
This course is an extension of the knowledge and skills acquired in Aerospace Structures I plus the introduction of assembly and repair techniques for metal structures. Sheet metal fabrication will be expanded with an introduction to routing, forming, straightening and alignment. Assembly skills will be developed with the routing and installation of hoses, tubing and wire harnesses including corrosion control and safety wire installation. Airframe Maintenance Manuals and Component Maintenance Manuals will be used to introduce the student to repair techniques used from tear down and cleaning to repair and re-assembly of aerospace structures. Lab fee
Prerequisite: AFAB 1004 Aerospace Structures 1
1 Hours Lecture, 6 Hours Lab
Typically Offered: Spring
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AFAB 1103 - Blueprints, Measurement & Quality 3 Credits
Blueprints, Measurement & Quality provides lecture and hands-on practice in reading and interpreting blueprints and modern product data management systems. Students will learn to understand and navigate through mechanical drawings with special emphasis on the unique characteristics of aerospace drawings. The ability to create basic mechanical sketches will allow the student to communicate effectively on the job. The student will learn to interpret basic lines, symbols, tolerances and recognize types of drawings, use engineering parts lists and aircraft coordinate reference systems. Size, shape and tolerance concepts will be reinforced through the critical examination of parts using precision measurement tools.
Typically Offered: Fall
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AFAB 1122 - Aerospace Production Systems 2 Credits
The course is designed to give students with basic aerospace fabrication skills the necessary knowledge and practical experience to perform effectively and grow professionally in an aerospace production organization. The course will introduce the student to the many functional groups that manage, design, plan, schedule, supply, and oversee aircraft production operations. Students will gain experience with production and quality standards, process controls, and documentation requirements through lecture and participation in various projects and activities. 2 SCH (2 Hours Lecture)
Typically Offered: Spring
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AFAB 1134 - Composites Fabrication and Repair 1 4 Credits
This course is designed to give students the necessary skills to perform composite lay-up and fabrication, as well as composite repair procedures. The course consists of classroom lecture and hands-on practice in graphite, aramid, and fiberglass composite lay-up and repair using vacuum bagging techniques with room temperature and oven cures. Students will be required to interpret blueprints/engineering drawings. Lab Fee
1 Hours Lecture, 6 Hours Lab
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AFAB 1144 - Composites Fabrication and Repair 2 4 Credits
This course is an extension of the knowledge and skills acquired in Composites Fabrication and Repair 1 plus the introduction of assembly and repair techniques for composite structures. Composite fabrication will be expanded with forming and shaping lay-ups, the inclusion of various core materials and the necessary bagging and curing techniques. Damage recognition, removal and repair will be introduced in accordance with repair manuals. Finally, composite to metal and metal to metal bonding will be introduced. Lab Fee
Prerequisite: AFAB 1134 Composites Fabrication and Repair 1
1 Hours Lecture, 6 Hours Lab
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Allied Health |
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ALH 1203 - Medical Terminology 3 Credits
Provides the student with an application of and orientation to medical terminology. The basic structure of medical terms and their components, roots, prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms with emphasis on analyzing meaning, spelling, and pronunciation. The student will build a medical vocabulary applicable to the specialties of all health care professions.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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ALH 1302 - Introduction To Health Science 2 Credits
An introduction to the health care field, including health care delivery systems, reimbursement, communication, legal and ethical issues, and health and safety. The laboratory components offer variety based on the student’s chosen field. Topics range from professionalism to specific skills, clinical applications and computer lab sessions.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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ALH 2003 - Nutrition 3 Credits
This Nutrition course is designed for college-level students enrolled in health science programs as well as students who are interested in obtaining information on nutrition in order to better their lives and the lives of their families.
Typically Offered: Fall
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Anthropology |
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ANTH 1113 - General Anthropology* 3 Credits
Introduction to human evolution. Comparative study of cultural development, including archaeology, ethnology, and linguistics. Also deals with processes of cultural change.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: ANTH 1013
Typically Offered: Spring
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Art |
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ART 1003 - Ceramics I 3 Credits
Ceramics I is an introduction to studio ceramics. Students will learn the basics in building forms, simple glaze application, different kilns used and different firing techniques. Covered topics will include historical and contemporary ceramics with a special focus on Arkansas ceramics. Students will have a series of “hands-on” assignments given for the purpose of developing skills in various forming methods. This class is meant to be a foundation for further exploration into ceramics.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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ART 1103 - Design I 3 Credits
A study of the creative process and the structure of two-dimensional art forms and their relationship to our environment. Specific problems will focus on line, shape, color, space, and texture.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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ART 1113 - Drawing I 3 Credits
Introduction to drawing with specific emphasis on seeing, hand-eye coordination, and basic techniques. The figure and still-life subjects will be stressed. Lab Fee.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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ART 1513 - Digital Skills 3 Credits
Digital Skills teaches necessary foundational tools used in digital design. Students will become familiar with the file management system, peripherals, and the network within the studio. Students will work with two main software tools: Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. During this semester, demonstrations on the use of Illustrator (a vector graphics program) and Adobe Photoshop (a raster graphic program) will be offered. There will be a variety of exercises and projects involving their use. The projects for this course will focus of the Principles of Design as a backbone for compositions. Craftsmanship and professional presentation of work will also be important. All projects will require work in class and outside of class using a sketchbook as well as a computer. Toward the end of the course, the creation of a web gallery of student work will be discussed.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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ART 1593 - Art Appreciation* 3 Credits
This course is designed to analyze the structures, functions, styles, and mediums of the visual arts as they relate to and influence contemporary life. This is NOT an art history course. It is a “hands-on” course in which students will be expected to participate in the exploration of art definitions and the use of art foundations with their appropriate grammar and philosophies.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: ARTA 1003
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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ART 2113 - Drawing II 3 Credits
A continuation of the study of drawing with more advanced projects and media experiences, including on-site drawing and drawing in a series. Lab Fee
Prerequisite: ART 1103 Design I and ART 1113 Drawing I completed with a grade of C or better.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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ART 2143 - Painting I 3 Credits
Introduction to painting from painting surface to special techniques. Specific projects will deal with still-life, landscape, abstraction, and self-portrait. Oils, acrylics, or watercolors may be used.
Prerequisite: ART 1103 Design I and ART 1113 Drawing I completed with a grade of C or better.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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ART 2203 - Public School Art 3 Credits
Designed for the prospective teacher. A study of the creative growth of children, methods and techniques for directing an art program in the public schools, with emphasis on art and its relationship to the child. Education methods courses for Arkansas State Teacher Certification will not be offered for home study credit in the Division of Communication and Arts.
Prerequisite: ENG 1113 - English Composition I* .
Typically Offered: Fall
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ART 2213 - Art History I* 3 Credits
A study of the major world civilizations. Areas of study in Art include Paleolithic cave painting, pre-Colombian art of Central and South America, the civilization and art of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome, early Christian art, Byzantine art, and the art works of the Middle Ages.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: ARTA 2003
Typically Offered: Fall
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ART 2243 - Sculpture I 3 Credits
Introduction to three-dimensional form through additive and/or subtractive methods. Clay will be the primary medium for exploration.
Prerequisite: ART 1103 - Design I .
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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ART 2513 - 3-D Design 3 Credits
This is a foundational course in three-dimensional design. This course is intended to give students a fundamental basis for applying the Elements of Art and Principles of Design within three-dimensional art making. The emphasis will be on three-dimensional construction as an introduction to sculpture. The course materials will encourage the design student to creatively combine personal narrative with a successful solution of each 3-D project assignment. Emphasis will be placed on vocabulary and design concepts evaluated through tests, techniques, active participation in class critiques, discussions, and class work sessions. Students will be assigned five projects and will have three weeks to complete each construction. On each assignment due date, there will be a class critique in which students will discuss their decisions and their processes.
Prerequisite: ART 1103 Design I
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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Automotive Service Technology |
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AST 1106 - Automotive Lab I 6 Credits
Automotive Lab I is designed to expose the student to live automotive repair under the supervision of certified master automotive technicians. Various automotive repair procedures will be covered with emphasis placed on engine performance and/or automotive electrical/electronics. The student will learn from hands on experience in the areas of repair, parts identification, use of shop manuals, and parts ordering. Safety training and shop management will also be stressed.
Corequisite: AST 1213 Basic Electrical , AST 1223 Automotive Maintenance or Instructor Approval
Typically Offered: Fall
Latest Update Effective: Spring 2020
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AST 1203 - Brakes 3 Credits
This course is designed to offer an introduction to the automotive brake system and its hydraulic principles of operation. Includes the theory, operation, and construction of disc brakes, drum brakes, power brakes, master cylinders, precision machining of rotors and drums as well as antilock braking systems and their related computer controlled components. Troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair are emphasized. The student completing this curriculum will have been given the opportunity to gain the technical skills required to become a certified automotive brake specialist.
Prerequisite: AST 1213Basic Electrical , AST 1223Automotive Maintenance or Instructor Approval
Corequisite:
Typically Offered: Spring
Latest Update Effective: Spring 2020
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AST 1206 - Automotive Lab II 6 Credits
Automotive Lab II is designed to expose the student to live automotive repair under the supervision of certified master automotive technicians. Various automotive repair procedures will be covered with emphasis placed on Engine Performance and Electrical. The student will learn from hands on experience in the areas of repair, parts identification, use of shop manuals, and parts ordering. Safety training and shop management will also be stressed.
Corequisite: AST 1203 Brakes , AST 1503 Suspension and Steering or Instructor Approval
Typically Offered: Spring
Latest Update Effective: Spring 2020
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AST 1213 - Basic Electrical 3 Credits
This course offers an introduction to basic electrical systems, including basic multimeter usage, circuit testing, circuit protection devices, wiring and wire repair, and electrical schematics and symbols.
Typically Offered: Fall
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AST 1223 - Automotive Maintenance 3 Credits
This course is an introduction to routine service practices associated with the lubrication system, cooling systems, and general vehicle maintenance
Typically Offered: Fall
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AST 1306 - Automotive Lab III 6 Credits
Automotive Lab III is designed to expose the student to shop management skills. The student will take a lead technician role and assist in service writer and overall shop management duties.
Prerequisite: Technical Certificate in Automotive Service Technology or completion of the 2 Year High School Program or Instructor Approval
Typically Offered: Fall
Latest Update Effective: Spring 2020
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AST 1313 - Fuel Systems 3 Credits
This course will detail the operations and servicing of the fuel systems and related components found a typical passenger vehicle. Electrical and mechanical components and their controls will be covered.
Prerequisite: Technical Certificate in Automotive Service Technology or completion of the 2 Year High School Program or Instructor Approval
Typically Offered: Fall
Latest Update Effective: Spring 2020
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AST 1323 - Automotive Electrical 3 Credits
This course offers an introduction to automotive testing equipment, batteries, cranking system, charging systems, more complex electrical circuits, lighting, accessory, network, hybrid, and airbag systems.
Prerequisite: AST 1213 Basic Electrical , AST 1223 Automotive Maintenance or Instructor Approval
Typically Offered: Fall
Latest Update Effective: Spring 2020
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AST 1343 - Manual Transmissions 3 Credits
This course is designed to cover the operation and repair of the automotive manual transmission and transaxle. Areas covered also include clutches, drive shafts, constant velocity joints, differentials, and four-wheel and all-wheel drive systems.
Prerequisite: Technical Certificate in Automotive Service Technology or completion of the 2 Year High School Program or Instructor Approval
Typically Offered: Fall
Latest Update Effective: Spring 2020
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AST 1363 - Automatic Transmissions 3 Credits
This course is designed to cover the principals, operation, diagnosis, and repair of the automatic transmission.
Prerequisite: Technical Certificate in Automotive Service Technology or completion of the 2 Year High School Program or Instructor Approval
Typically Offered: Spring
Latest Update Effective: Spring 2020
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AST 1503 - Suspension and Steering 3 Credits
This course offers an introduction to vehicle steering and suspension design, operation, diagnosis, and repair. Areas covered are tire and wheel, front and rear suspension, front and rear steering components and operation, mechanical and electronic steering and suspension components, and wheel alignment principles and procedures.
Prerequisite: AST 1213 Basic Electrical , AST 1223 Automotive Maintenance or Instructor Approval
Typically Offered: Spring
Latest Update Effective: Spring 2020
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AST 1603 - Engine Repair 3 Credits
This course covers the introduction to automotive gasoline engines, and their theories of operation. The student will be instructed from the beginner level of engine operation through the final stages of engine rebuilding. Areas of training include assembly of major engine components, lubrication, cooling systems, basic tools and precision measuring devices. Shop safety, preventive maintenance, and engine troubleshooting are stressed.
Prerequisite: AST 1213 Basic Electrical , AST 1223 Automotive Maintenance or Instructor Approval
Typically Offered: Fall
Latest Update Effective: Spring 2020
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AST 1803 - Engine Performance Fundamentals 3 Credits
This course will cover the basics operations and theory of the internal combustion engine, fuel systems, and ignition systems. There will be an introduction to the computer sensors, actuators, and on-board diagnostics.
Prerequisite: AST 1213 Basic Electrical , AST 1223 Automotive Maintenance or Instructor Approval
Typically Offered: Spring
Latest Update Effective: Spring 2020
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AST 1903 - Automotive AC/Heat 3 Credits
Theory of refrigeration, the refrigeration cycle, and the basic components of a typical automotive refrigeration system will be introduced. The function of compressors, lines, expansion valves, orifice tubes, receiver dryers, condensers, evaporators, and the air distribution system will be covered. Service and maintenance procedures, basic shop safety, environmental concerns, and recycling of refrigerant are included.
Prerequisite: AST 1213 Basic Electrical , AST 1223 Automotive Maintenance or Instructor Approval
Typically Offered: Spring
Latest Update Effective: Spring 2020
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AST 2103 - Ignition & Emission Systems 3 Credits
This course will detail the operations and servicing of the ignition and emission systems and related components found in a typical passenger vehicle. Electrical and mechanical components and their controls will be covered.
Prerequisite: Technical Certificate in Automotive Service Technology or completion of the 2 Year High School Program or Instructor Approval
Typically Offered: Spring
Latest Update Effective: Spring 2020
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AST 2113 - Automotive Internship 3 Credits
Automotive Service Technology students will receive on-the-job training associated with the automotive area to reinforce classroom instruction. Supervision will be provided by the classroom instructor in conjunction with the internship site personnel.
Prerequisite: Technical Certificate in Automotive Service Technology or completion of the 2 Year High School Program or Instructor Approval
Latest Update Effective: Spring 2020
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Biological Sciences |
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BIOL 1014 - Survey of Life 4 Credits
This course fulfills one semester of a two-semester course sequence introducing concepts of biology and serves as a prerequisite for biology courses for biology majors and minors. Topics covered include an introduction to evolution, ecology, and a survey of the diversity of life. Lecture three credit hours. hours. Lab two hours.
Prerequisite: Eligible for enrollment in ENG 1113 English Composition I without precollege level corequisite course
Latest Update Effective: Spring 2020
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BIOL 1114 - General Biology* 4 Credits
Provides an integrated study of plant and animal topics including the scientific method, introductory biological chemistry, cell structure, function and reproduction, nutrition, energy transformations such as photosynthesis and cellular respiration, the molecular basis of inheritance and the interaction of the organism and the environment. Lab Fee.
Prerequisite: Eligible for enrollment in ENG 1113 English Composition I without pre-college level corequisite course.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: BIOL 1014
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Latest Update Effective: Spring 2020
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BIOL 1154 - Zoology* 4 Credits
Designed as a survey of the animal kingdom with emphasis on the structure, function and reproduction of the invertebrate phyla. The course emphasizes comparisons of the different animal phyla regarding: obtaining, storing and utilizing food, exchanging gasses and eliminating wastes; transporting materials; coordinating activities; receiving and responding to environmental stimuli; moving and maintaining the species. A survey of Latin binomial nomenclature and identification methods are included. Lab Fee.
Prerequisite: BIOL 1114 - General Biology* with a “C” or better.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: BIOL 1054
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BIOL 1164 - Botany for Majors* 4 Credits
Botany is designed to be an introduction to the science of plants. Today plants play a major role in our very existence. They are, in fact, the only producers on this fragile planet. Many species are disappearing as we exploit the ecosystems where they are found. Most of you have studied the fundamental concepts of chemistry. We will briefly review these concepts including plant metabolism. We will begin with a study of the plant cell, followed by a study of plant organs, & some of the plant functions, such as photosynthesis. We will then depart our study of generalized plant anatomy & physiology to study plant populations & communities. We will complete the course with a study of the major Divisions in the Kingdom Plantae. Lab Fee.
Prerequisite: BIOL 1114 - General Biology* with a C or better.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: BIOL 1034
Typically Offered: Spring
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BIOL 2224 - Anatomy & Physiology I* 4 Credits
Designed to study the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Topics include introductory biological chemistry, study of cells and tissues, the integument, skeletal system, muscular system, and the nervous system. Lab Fee.
Prerequisite: Eligible for enrollment in ENG 1113 English Composition I without precollege level corequisite course
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: BIOL 2404
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Latest Update Effective: Spring 2020
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BIOL 2234 - Anatomy & Physiology II* 4 Credits
Continuation of BIOL 2224 - Anatomy & Physiology I* . Topics include circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and endocrine and reproductive systems, fluids and electrolytes. Lab Fee.
Prerequisite: BIOL 2224 - Anatomy & Physiology I* with “C” or better grade earned within the last 7 years
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: BIOL 2414
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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BIOL 2613 - Genetics 3 Credits
An introduction to the principles of heredity, including gene structure and function. The course provides a comprehensive overview of both classical genetic theory and modern molecular-genetic mechanisms.
Prerequisite: BIOL 1114 General Biology* with a grade of “C” or better
Corequisite: BIOL 2611 Genetics Lab Lecture
Typically Offered: Fall
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Business |
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BUS 1011 - Career Strategies 1 Credits
This short course covers what you need to know to get a job and keep it, whether it’s your first job, next job, or a total career transition! This is a project-centered course that requires assignments to get done in time for classroom feedback and hands-on practice.
Latest Update Effective: Spring 2020
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BUS 1103 - Keyboarding I** 3 Credits
Designed to develop basic keyboarding skills essential to the touch system. Includes development of proper keyboarding techniques, drills to develop speed and accuracy, and solving simple keying problems. Not open to students who have had one or more semesters of keyboarding except with the consent of the instructor. Outside practice required. Lab Fee.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: BUS 1103
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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BUS 1113 - Introduction To Business** 3 Credits
Surveys business activities of individual, national, and international scope. A comparison of economic systems with emphasis on the free-enterprise system including forms of ownership, organization, management, ethics, labor relations, production, marketing, finance, and legal and regulatory influences.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: BUS 1013
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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BUS 1133 - Introduction To Income Taxes 3 Credits
Introduction to federal income taxation with special emphasis on tax rules and conventions, preparing tax forms for individuals, and tax planning. An introduction to corporate taxation concepts will also be discussed. This course is designed for individuals from all disciplines regardless of major. No business or accounting experience is required.
Typically Offered: Fall
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BUS 1143 - Introduction To Marketing** 3 Credits
Overviews marketing and its role both within the firm and society. Explores concepts, functions, and institutions involved in the creation, distribution, and sale of products and services, along with the tasks and decisions facing the marketing manager.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: MKTG 2003
Typically Offered: Fall
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BUS 1183 - Small Business Management 3 Credits
Focus is on the application and interpretation of management concepts and techniques to the small business firm and the problems faced in the formation and early growth periods. Permission of the instructor.
Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
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BUS 1223 - Human Resource Management 3 Credits
This course focuses on the planning, directing, and controlling of the personnel function. The emphasis is on the recruitment, selection, development, and evaluation of employees.
Typically Offered: Fall
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BUS 2033 - Business Communications** 3 Credits
Focus is on the principles of effective business letter writing and the solutions of business communications problems in the modern business world. Special emphasis on letters of application, sales and credit letters, related business forms, business reports, and the development of effective expression.
Prerequisite: ENG 1113 English Composition I with a grade of “C” or better and CIS 1013 Information Systems
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: BUS 2013
Typically Offered: Spring, Summer
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BUS 2093 - Business Internship 3 Credits
Business 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.
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BUS 2123 - Business Statistics** 3 Credits
An introduction to statistics used in business decisions and applications. Course content includes data analysis, probability, discrete and continuous distributions, estimation, averages, sampling, and hypothesis testing.
Prerequisite: MATH 1123 - College Algebra* ; Computer Literacy.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: BUS 2103
Typically Offered: Upon Sufficient Student Demand
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BUS 2203 - Business Law** 3 Credits
This course is an introduction to the American legal system as it applies to the environment in which businesses operate. Focus is on the basic principles of contracts, negotiable instruments, real and personal property sales, secured property, insurance, bankruptcy, wills, trusts, and probate estates.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: BLAW 2003
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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BUS 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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BUS 2343 - Advertising 3 Credits
Advertising is designed to introduce the student to basic advertising terminology, the purpose of advertising, the use of media, target marketing and segmentation, advertising development, and advertising campaigns. Career opportunities in advertising and using advertising in buying decisions will also be discussed.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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BUS 2353 - Retailing 3 Credits
Retailing is the study of the type of business that buys from producers and/or wholesalers and sells to consumers. Students will study retailing formats and structures; merchandise and store positioning; merchandise characteristics; planning and buying; personal selling, advertising, and sales promotion; customer relations; and technology used in retailing. Ethical and legal behavior in retail management will also be discussed.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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CIS 1023 - Introduction to Computing* 3 Credits
Introductory course designed to give the student hands-on computer instruction. Hardware and software basics, mouse and keyboard shortcuts, managing files /folders, running multiple applications concurrently, cut-copy-paste techniques; software applications that learners use on a regular basis, including word-processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentations; use of internet, getting connected; learning to use features of the web browser, searching the web, downloading files and programs, and using e-mail.
Prerequisite: Basic keyboarding skills required or BUS 1103 Keyboarding I** strongly recommended
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: CPSI 1003
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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Chemistry |
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CHEM 2XX3 - Analytical Chemistry/Lab 3 Credits
Course under development for Fall 2020
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CHEM 1104 - Chemistry For Non-Majors* 4 Credits
Introduces the student to fundamental concepts in: descriptive inorganic chemistry, physical states of matter, chemical reactivity, atomic/molecular structure, chemical bonding, kinetic theory/gas laws, acid/base chemistry. This course also entails an introduction to organic chemistry and biochemistry, which includes hydrocarbons, organic functional groups, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes, and nucleic acids. This course emphasizes knowledge pertinent to the health and nursing sciences. Lab Fee.
Corequisite: LAD 9024 - Foundations of College Math 2 or placement test.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: CHEM 1004
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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CHEM 1204 - General Chemistry I* 4 Credits
The first part of a two-semester chemistry sequence for science and engineering majors. This course provides a student with the fundamental laws, theories, and problem-solving skills associated with structure and interactions of matter, properties of matter, stoichiometry, chemical reactions including oxidation/reduction, physical states of matter, changes of state, first law of thermodynamics/heat of reactions, atomic/molecular structure, periodicity, chemical bonding, and nuclear chemistry. Lab Fee.
Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in MATH 1123 - College Algebra* . It is suggested, but not required, that students with no high school chemistry in the last 7 years should complete and pass CHEM 1104 Chemistry For Non-Majors* with a “C” or better.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: CHEM 1414
Typically Offered: Fall
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CHEM 2204 - General Chemistry II* 4 Credits
Continuation of CHEM 1204 - General Chemistry I* . This course provides students with the fundamental laws, theories, and problem-solving skills associated with properties of solutions, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibria, acid/base equilibria, second and third laws of thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and main group/transition metal chemistry. Lab Fee.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1204 - General Chemistry I* passed with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor consent.
ACTS Equivalent Course Number: CHEM 1424
Typically Offered: Spring
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CHEM 2613 - Organic Chemistry I 3 Credits
This course is designed to provide a broad understanding of general principles of organic chemistry related to structure, stereochemistry, nomenclature, synthesis, reactions and reaction mechanism of organic compounds including alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and alkyl halides etc. Emphasis is on prediction of reaction products using reaction mechanism and synthesis of various organic compounds.
Prerequisite: CHEM 2204 General Chemistry II* with a grade of “C” or better
Corequisite: CHEM 2611 Organic Chemistry I Lab
Typically Offered: Fall
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CHEM 2623 - Organic Chemistry II 3 Credits
This course is a continuation of CHEM 2613 Organic Chemistry I and it includes structure, nomenclature, reactions, reaction mechanism, synthesis and spectroscopy of aliphatic and aromatic alcohols, amines, carbonyl and carboxyl compounds, and carbohydrates. Emphasis on spectroscopy and reactivity of various aliphatic and aromatic compounds not previously discussed in organic chemistry I.
Prerequisite: CHEM 2613/2611 Organic Chemistry I/Lab with a grade of “C” or better
Corequisite: CHEM 2621 Organic Chemistry II Lab
Typically Offered: Spring
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CIS 1013 - Information Systems 3 Credits
This course introduces computer terminology and concepts, Web browser, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. Emphasis is placed on hands-on practice to produce interesting and useful projects, and computer skills will be reinforced through the use of tutorials and cases. Lab Fee.
Prerequisite: CIS 1023 Introduction to Computing* with a grade of “C” or better, or competency test, or instructor permission.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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CIS 1031 - Computer Math 1 Credits
This course gives students the math skills they will need to succeed in a career in Information Technology. Topics include computations involving decimal (base 10), octal (base 8), binary (base 2), and hexadecimal (base 16) number systems; addition and subtraction in all number systems; base 10 prefixes (tera, giga, mega, kilo, hecto, deca, deci, centi, milli, micro, nano, pico) and their numeric values in other systems. A brief study of logic is included, with particular emphasis given to logical operators AND, OR, NOT, XOR, and their corresponding truth tables. The particulars of subnet masking will also be examined.
Prerequisite: Eligible for enrollment in LAD Foundations of College Math 2
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Latest Update Effective: Spring 2020
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CIS 1033 - Computer Science I 3 Credits
This is an introductory programming course for computer science majors. Concepts are presented in the context of working examples and exercises. Language syntax and computing paradigms are studied. Programming projects are used to reinforce key programming notions, including problem solving, decision making, iteration, data types, functions, and objects.
Corequisite: CIS 1023 Introduction to Computing* or basic computer skills and instructor permission
Typically Offered: Fall
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CIS 1043 - Computer Science II 3 Credits
A continuation of Computer Science I (CIS 1033). This course continues by introducing more advanced programming topics including data structures, algorithms, design analysis, program logic and especially object oriented programming.
Prerequisite: CIS 1033 - Computer Science I
Typically Offered: Spring
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CIS 1173 - Spreadsheets I 3 Credits
This course is designed to instruct students in the use of spreadsheet software to model, analyze, and support common business decisions. Instruction will include using the software as a decision support tool and as a list management tool. Concepts and features presented include: scenario and regression analysis, data scrubbing, chart building and analysis, Pivot tables and Pivot charts, filtering, troubleshooting formulas, tracing errors, and using advanced functions. An introduction into Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) is included and used in creating custom forms, custom functions, recording and editing macros, using variables and ranges and controlling code execution. Instruction is also given in importing, linking, and using VBA to share spreadsheet data with databases and the Web. Lab Fee.
Prerequisite: CIS 1013 - Information Systems with a grade of “C” or better
Typically Offered: Spring
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CIS 1233 - Windows Operating System Fundamentals 3 Credits
This course prepares the student with the skill and knowledge necessary to use and manage a Windows client operating system at a fundamental level.
Corequisite: CIS 1243 PC Hardware Maintenance 1
Typically Offered: Fall
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CIS 1243 - PC Hardware Maintenance 1 3 Credits
This course provides knowledge of and experience with microcomputer hardware selection, installation, maintenance and operation of external and internal components. Students will gain hands-on experience in the assembling of computers and the installation of drivers that make the components functional. Lab Fee.
Typically Offered: Fall
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CIS 1613 - Network Pro 3 Credits
This course provides the student with the skills and knowledge required of an entry level network administrator. Course topics include: 1) identifying network cable and network types; 2) identifying common network standards; 3) selecting and installing network interface cards; 4) identifying wired and wireless network components; 5) setting up a wired or wireless network; 6) managing static and IP addressing; 7) managing network protocols; 8) configuring network security; 9) managing network traffic; 10) configuring remote access to a network; 11) troubleshooting common network errors.
Prerequisite: CIS 2143 - PC Hardware Maintenance 2 , CIS 2113 - Server and Networking Fundamentals
Typically Offered: Spring
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CIS 1623 - Security Pro 3 Credits
This course provides the student with the skills and knowledge necessary to manage security threats and harden security for computer systems. The following knowledge domains are addressed: 1) access control and identity management; 2) policies, procedures, and awareness; 3) physical security; 4) perimeter defenses; 5) network defenses; 6) host defenses; 7) application defenses; 8) data defenses; 9) audits and assessments.
Prerequisite: CIS 1613 Network Pro , CIS 2113 - Server and Networking Fundamentals , CIS 2143 PC Hardware Maintenance 2
Typically Offered: Spring
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CIS 1813 - Computer Law & Ethics 3 Credits
This course covers ethical issues related to technology including responsibility, liability, and legal issues affecting computer professionals and users. This course is designed to develop and encourage ethical decision making, behavior, and character expected of an IT professional. Lab Fee.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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CIS 1943 - Microsoft SQL 3 Credits
This class develops relational database design skills and techniques. Practical methodologies such as E-R diagrams and normalization forms are emphasized. Attention is placed on designing for data integrity and efficiency at the same time. During hands on lab sessions students are required to design multiple database models from business requirements and specifications. Through hands on experience using SQL programming code to create, populate and manage relational tables, students will experience the necessity of proper design methods and gain an in depth understanding of the link between design, creation, and utilization.
Prerequisite: CIS 1033 - Computer Science I , CIS 1043 - Computer Science II
Typically Offered: Spring
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CIS 2003 - Games Development 3 Credits
This course emphasizes 3D game production and implementation. Students apply advanced 3D game design development principles to create deliverables for 3D games. Students will work with an existing game engine and content pipeline. Additionally, the course will explore the creation and use of different design techniques, key development issues, process management, and professional practices.
Prerequisite: CIS 1043 Computer Science II
Typically Offered: Fall
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CIS 2113 - Server and Networking Fundamentals 3 Credits
This course provides the students an introduction to server and networking technologies. It teaches them how to create a server-based network at a fundamental level. Lab Fee.
Prerequisite: CIS 1233 Windows Operating System Fundamentals
Typically Offered: Fall
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CIS 2143 - PC Hardware Maintenance 2 3 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to servicing computer systems from the software standpoint. This course includes IRQ, DMA, files, drivers, operating systems, applications, and other software conflicts that occur in computer systems. An in-depth focus on application conflicts and software installation and troubleshooting, utilizing various software packages, is included. Virus scan software is touched upon. Emphasis is toward hands-on software troubleshooting and repair environment. Lab Fee.
Prerequisite: CIS 1243 .
Typically Offered: Fall
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CIS 2173 - Programming with Mobile Applications 3 Credits
The course will introduce students to the various platforms in use on small and tablet mobile devices. Platforms will include Apple iPhone Google Android OS and Microsoft Windows Phone 7. Students will create applications for each platform using specialized development environments.
Prerequisite: CIS 1033 - Computer Science I and CIS 1043 - Computer Science II .
Typically Offered: Fall
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CIS 2183 - Windows Client OS 3 Credits
This course covers the administration and configuring of Windows 10 operating system. In addition, it prepares the students for the Microsoft Exams 70-697 & 70-698. This course prepares students to master the configuration and support for Windows 10 computers, devices, users, and associated network and security resources.
Students are prepared to work with networks configured as domain-based or peer-to-peer environments with access to the Internet and cloud services. In addition, students will have mastered the skills required to be a consultant, full-time desktop support technician, or IT generalist who administers Windows 10-based computers and devices as a portion of their broader technical responsibilities. Additional skills addressed in this course: 1) Install and upgrade to Windows 10; 2) configure hardware and applications; 3) configure network connectivity; 4) configure access to resources; 5) configure remote access and mobility; 6) monitor and maintain Windows clients; 7) Configure backup and recovery options, 8) Configure mobile devices, etc.
Prerequisite: Windows Network & Server Fundamentals with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor permission
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CIS 2413 - Network Design 3 Credits
This course is the capstone course for the Computer Networking degree. This course will assign students current real world projects in network design that will include researching the best methods, writing a paper proposing and describing in detail the design approach, and implementing the design in the classroom with servers, network switches, and routers. At the end of the semester, the students will give an oral presentation demonstrating and defending their design to a panel of their students and teacher.
Prerequisite: CIS 2623 Server II
Typically Offered: Spring
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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 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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