115 ACC 115 – APPLIED ACCOUNTING (3 Crs) – Presents practical accounting procedures for retail stores, professional individuals in firms, and personal service occupations. Covers the accounting cycle, journals, ledgers, preparation of financial statements and payrolls, and checking account management. Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
115 ACC 115 – APPLIED ACCOUNTING (3 Crs) – Presents practical accounting procedures for retail stores, professional individuals in firms, and personal service occupations. Covers the accounting cycle, journals, ledgers, preparation of financial statements and payrolls, and checking account management. Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
211 ACC 211 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I (3 CR.)(3 CR.) Presents accounting principles and their application to various businesses. Covers the accounting cycle, income determination, asset valuation, and financial reporting. Studies services, merchandising, and includes internal controls. Must be taken in sequence. Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
211 ACC 211 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I (3 CR.)(3 CR.) Presents accounting principles and their application to various businesses. Covers the accounting cycle, income determination, asset valuation, and financial reporting. Studies services, merchandising, and includes internal controls. Must be taken in sequence. Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
211 ACC 211 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I (3 CR.)(3 CR.) Presents accounting principles and their application to various businesses. Covers the accounting cycle, income determination, asset valuation, and financial reporting. Studies services, merchandising, and includes internal controls. Must be taken in sequence. Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
212 ACC 212 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II (3 CR.)(3 CR.) Presents accounting principles and their application to various businesses. Covers the accounting cycle, income determination, asset valuation, and financial reporting. Studies services, merchandising, and includes internal controls. Must be taken in sequence. Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
212 ACC 212 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II (3 CR.)(3 CR.) Presents accounting principles and their application to various businesses. Covers the accounting cycle, income determination, asset valuation, and financial reporting. Studies services, merchandising, and includes internal controls. Must be taken in sequence. Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
219 ACC 219 GOVERNMENTAL AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT ACCOUNTING (3 CR.) Introduces fund accounting as used by governmental and nonprofit entities. Stresses differences between accounting principles for for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Prerequisite ACC 212 or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week.
219 ACC 219 GOVERNMENTAL AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT ACCOUNTING (3 CR.) Introduces fund accounting as used by governmental and nonprofit entities. Stresses differences between accounting principles for for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Prerequisite ACC 212 or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week.
221 ACC 221 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I (3-4 CR.) Covers accounting principles and theory, including a review of the accounting cycle and accounting for current assets, current liabilities, and investments. Introduces various accounting approaches and demonstrates the effect of these approaches on the financial statement users. Prerequisite ACC 212 or equivalent. Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
221 ACC 221 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I (3-4 CR.) Covers accounting principles and theory, including a review of the accounting cycle and accounting for current assets, current liabilities, and investments. Introduces various accounting approaches and demonstrates the effect of these approaches on the financial statement users. Prerequisite ACC 212 or equivalent. Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
100 ADJ 100 SURVEY OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3 CR.) Presents an overview of the United States criminal justice system; introduces the major system componentsÑlaw enforcement, judiciary, and corrections. Reading Level Requisite ENG 04. Lecture 3 hours per week.
100 ADJ 100 SURVEY OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3 CR.) Presents an overview of the United States criminal justice system; introduces the major system componentsÑlaw enforcement, judiciary, and corrections. Reading Level Requisite ENG 04. Lecture 3 hours per week.
105 ADJ 105 THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM (3 CR.) Presents the evolution, philosophy, structures and processes of the American juvenile delinquency system; surveys the rights of juveniles, dispositional alternatives, rehabilitation methods and current trends. Reading Level Requisite ENG 05. Lecture 3 hours per week.
107 ADJ 107 SURVEY OF CRIMINOLOGY (3 CR.) Surveys the volume and scope of crime; considers a variety of theories developed to explain the causation of crime and criminality. Reading Level Requisite ENG 05. Lecture 3 hours per week.
111 ADJ 111 LAW ENFORCEMENT ORGANIZATION & ADMINISTRATION I (3 CR.) Teaches the principles of organization and administration of law enforcement agencies. Studies the management of line operations, staff and auxiliary services, investigative and juvenile units. Introduces the concept of data processing; examines policies, procedures, rules, and regulations pertaining to crime prevention. Surveys concepts of protection of life and property, detection of offenses, and apprehension of offenders. Prerequisite for ADJ 112, divisional approval or ADJ 111. Reading Level Requisite ENG 04. May be taken out of sequence. Lecture 3 hours per week.
127 ADJ 127 FIREARMS AND MARKSMANSHIP (3 CR.) Surveys lethal weapons in current usage and current views on weapon types and ammunition design. Examines the legal guidelines as to use of deadly force, safety in handling of weaponry, and weapon care and cleaning; marksmanship instruction under standard range conditions. Prerequisite permission of instructor. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
130 ADJ 130 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL LAW (3 CR.) Surveys the general principles of American criminal law, the elements of major crimes, and the basic steps of prosecution procedure. Reading Level Requisite ENG 05. Lecture 3 hours per week.
131 ADJ 131 LEGAL EVIDENCE I (3 CR.) Surveys the identification, degrees, and admissibility of evidence for criminal prosecution; examines pretrial and trial procedures as they pertain to the rules of evidence. Reading Level Requisite ENG 05. Must be completed in sequence. Lecture 3 hours per week.
133 ADJ 133 ETHICS AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROFESSIONAL (3 CR.)(3 CR.) Examines ethical dilemmas pertaining to the criminal justice system, including those in policing, courts, and corrections. Focuses on some of the specific ethical choices that must be made by the criminal justice professional. Lecture 3 hours per week.
140 ADJ 140 INTRODUCTION TO CORRECTIONS (3 CR.) Focuses on societal responses to the offender. Traces the evolution of practices based on philosophies of retribution, deterrence, and rehabilitation. Reviews contemporary correctional activities and their relationships to other aspects of the criminal justice system. Reading Level Requisite ENG 05. Lecture 3 hours per week.
152 ADJ 152 – UNARMED SECURITY OFFERS – DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (1 Cr) – Surveys the theory and practice of un-armed private security personnel duties and responsibilities. Prepares student for licensing and professionalism. Lecture 1 hour per week.
153 ADJ 153 – ARMED SECURITY OFFICERS – DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (1 Cr) – Surveys the theory and practice of armed private security personnel duties and responsibilities; prepares student for licensing and professionalism. Lecture 1 hour per week.
171 ADJ 171 FORENSIC SCIENCE I (4 CR.) Introduces students to crime scene technology, procedures for sketching, diagramming and using casting materials. Surveys the concepts of forensic chemistry, fingerprint classification/identification and latent techniques, drug identification, hair and fiber evidence, death investigation techniques, thin-layer chromatographic methods, and arson materials examination. Reading Level Requisite ENG 05. May be completed out of sequence. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
171 ADJ 171 FORENSIC SCIENCE I (4 CR.) Introduces students to crime scene technology, procedures for sketching, diagramming and using casting materials. Surveys the concepts of forensic chemistry, fingerprint classification/identification and latent techniques, drug identification, hair and fiber evidence, death investigation techniques, thin-layer chromatographic methods, and arson materials examination. Reading Level Requisite ENG 05. May be completed out of sequence. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
198 ADJ 198 – SEMINAR AND PROJECT IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE AGENCY MANAGEMENT (3 Crs) – The course will considt of an independent study in the comparison of Criminal Justice Agency Missions and Management.
241 ADJ 241 CORRECTIONAL LAW I (3 CR.) Studies the legal rights & obligations of the convict-probationer, inmate, and parolee. Surveys methods of enforcing both rights & obligations & the responsibilities of corrections agencies & personnel under correctional law (constitutional, statutory, and regulatory provisions). Reading Level Requisite ENG 05. Lecture 3 hours per week.
246 ADJ 246 CORRECTIONAL COUNSELING (3 CR.) Presents concepts and principles of interviewing and counseling as applied in the correctional setting. Reading Level Requisite ENG 05. Lecture 3 hours per week.
296 ADJ 296 ON-SITE TRAINING IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3 CR.) In order to apply criminal justice theory to practice, this course will allow the student to participate in an on-site criminal justice learning experience in a variety of criminal justice agencies. Appropriate placements will be with police departments, sheriffs departments, juvenile and adult probation departments, correctional institutions, and departments of social services. Other placements will be evaluated on a case by case basis. Variable hours per week.
296 ADJ 296 ON-SITE TRAINING IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3 CR.) In order to apply criminal justice theory to practice, this course will allow the student to participate in an on-site criminal justice learning experience in a variety of criminal justice agencies. Appropriate placements will be with police departments, sheriffs departments, juvenile and adult probation departments, correctional institutions, and departments of social services. Other placements will be evaluated on a case by case basis. Variable hours per week.
205 AGR 205 SOIL FERTILITY AND MANAGEMENT (3 CR.) Studies the factors influencing soil productivity with emphasis upon fertilizer materials from production to application. Discusses time, sources, and soil acidity. Presents soil testing techniques, interpretation of soil tests, and the addition of nutrients to correct or prevent deficiencies. Reading Level Requisite ENG 04. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
111 AIR 111 – AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION CONTROLS I (3 CR.) Presents electron theory, magnetism, OhmÕs Law, resistance, current flow, instruments for electrical measurement, A.C. motors, power distribution controls and their application. May be completed out of sequence. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
111 AIR 111 – AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION CONTROLS I (3 CR.) Presents electron theory, magnetism, OhmÕs Law, resistance, current flow, instruments for electrical measurement, A.C. motors, power distribution controls and their application. May be completed out of sequence. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
121 AIR 121 AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION I-II (4 CR.) Studies refrigeration theory, characteristics of refrigerants, temperature, and pressure, tools and equipment, soldering, brazng, refrigeration systems, system components, compressors, evaporators, metering devices. Presents charging and evaluation of systems and leak detection. Explores servicing the basic system. Explains use and care of oils and additives and troubleshooting of small commercial systems. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
121 AIR 121 AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION I-II (4 CR.) Studies refrigeration theory, characteristics of refrigerants, temperature, and pressure, tools and equipment, soldering, brazng, refrigeration systems, system components, compressors, evaporators, metering devices. Presents charging and evaluation of systems and leak detection. Explores servicing the basic system. Explains use and care of oils and additives and troubleshooting of small commercial systems. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
205 AIR 205 – HYDRONICS AND ZONING (4 Crs) – Presents installation, servicing, troubleshooting, and repair of hydronic systems for heating and cooling. Includes hot water and chilled water systems using forced circulation as the transfer medium. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
281 AIR 281 – ENERGY MANAGEMENT I (3 Crs) – Introduces methodology for residential audits covering heat flow analysis, construction methods and materials. Discusses effects of life styles on energy consumption, conservation and practices, renewable energy sources, calculating cost and savings, interviewing and education techniques. Introduces commercial and industrial energy audits, methodology for the performance of audits covering heat flow analysis, construction methods and materials. Part I of II. Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 3-6 hours per week. 2-3 credits
100 ART 100 ART APPRECIATION (3 CR.) Introduces art from prehistoric times to the present day. Describes architectural styles, sculpture, photography, printmaking, and painting techniques. ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.
101 ART 101 HISTORY AND APPRECIATION OF ART I (3 CR.) Presents the history and interpretation of architecture, sculpture, and painting. Begins with prehistoric art and follows the development of western civilization to the present. ENF 3 Requisite. May be taken out of sequence. Lecture 3 hours per week.
101 ART 101 HISTORY AND APPRECIATION OF ART I (3 CR.) Presents the history and interpretation of architecture, sculpture, and painting. Begins with prehistoric art and follows the development of western civilization to the present. ENF 3 Requisite. May be taken out of sequence. Lecture 3 hours per week.
121 ART 121 DRAWING I (3 CR.) Develops basic drawing skills and understanding of visual language through studio instruction/lecture. Introduces concepts such as proportion, space, perspective, tone and composition as applied to still life, landscape and the figure. Uses drawing media such as pencil, charcoal, ink wash and color media. Includes field trips and gallery assignments as appropriate. ENF 2 Requisite. Variable hours per week.
122 ART 122 DRAWING II (3 CR.) Develops basic drawing skills and understanding of visual language through studio instruction/lecture. Introduces concepts such as proportion, space, perspective, tone and composition as applied to still life, landscape and the figure. Uses drawing media such as pencil, charcoal, ink wash and color media. Includes field trips and gallery assignments as appropriate. Prerequisite for ART 122 is ART 121.
125 ART 125 INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING (3 CR.) Introduces study of color, composition and painting techniques. Places emphasis on experimentation and enjoyment of oil and/or acrylic paints and the fundamentals of tools and materials. ENF 2 Requisite. Lecture 2 hours. Studio instruction 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
101 ASL 101 – American Sign Language I (3-4 crs.) Introduces the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) used by the Deaf Community, including basic vocabulary, syntax, fingerspelling, and grammatical non-manual signals. Focuses on communicative competence. Develops gestural skills as a foundation for ASL enhancement. Introduces cultural knowledge and increases understanding of the Deaf Community. Lecture 3-4 hours. Laboratory 0-2 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.
125 ASL 125 – HISTORY & CULTURE OF THE DEAF COMMUNITY (3 cr.) Presents an overview of various aspects of Deaf Culture, including educational and legal issues. Lecture 3 hours per week.
101 AST 101 KEYBOARDING I (2 CR.) Teaches the alpha/numeric keyboard with emphasis on correct techniques, speed, and accuracy. Teaches formatting of basic personal and business correspondence, reports, and tabulation. Lecture 3 hours per week.
102 AST 102 – KEYBOARDING II (3 Crs) – Develops keyboarding and document production skills with emphasis on preparation of specialized business documents. Continues skill-building for speed and accuracy. Prerequisite AST 101. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 104) may be required. Lecture 2-4 hours per week.
107 AST 107 EDITING/PROOFREADING SKILLS (3 CR.) Develops skills essential to creating and editing business documents. Covers spelling, grammar, dictation and punctuation, capitalization, and other usage problems. Lecture 3 hours per week.
108 AST 108 TELEPHONE TECHNIQUES (1 CR.) Provides guidelines and techniques for communicating effectively on the telephone and for handling telephone problems efficiently, pleasantly, and constructively. Lecture 1 hour per week.
141 AST 141 WORD PROCESSING I (WP FOR WINDOWS) (3 CR.) Teaches creating and editing documents, including line and page layouts, columns, fonts, search/replace, cut/paste, spell/thesaurus, and advanced editing and formatting features of word processing software. Prerequisite – Basic keyboarding skills. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 144) may be required. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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