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124 ACC 124 PAYROLL ACCOUNTING (3 CR.) Presents accounting systems and methods used in computing and recording payroll to include payroll taxes and compliance with federal and state legislation. Lecture 3 hours per week.
124 ACC 124 PAYROLL ACCOUNTING (3 CR.) Presents accounting systems and methods used in computing and recording payroll to include payroll taxes and compliance with federal and state legislation. Lecture 3 hours per week.
134 ACC 134 – SMALL BUSINESS TAXES (3 Crs) – Introduces taxes most frequently encountered in business. Includes payroll, sales, property, and income tax. Lecture 3 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.
215 ACC 215 COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING (3-4 CR.) Introduces the computer in solving accounting problems. Focuses on operation of computers. Presents the accounting cycle and financial statement preparation in a computerized system and other applications for financial and managerial accounting. Prerequisite or co-requisite ACC 212 or equivalent. Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
215 ACC 215 COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING (3-4 CR.) Introduces the computer in solving accounting problems. Focuses on operation of computers. Presents the accounting cycle and financial statement preparation in a computerized system and other applications for financial and managerial accounting. Prerequisite or co-requisite ACC 212 or equivalent. Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
222 ACC 222 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II (3-4 CR.) Continues accounting principles and theory with emphasis on accounting for fixed assets, intangibles, corporate capital structure, long-term liabilities, and investments. Prerequisite ACC 221 or equivalent. Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
231 ACC 231 COST ACCOUNTING I (3 CR.) Studies cost accounting methods and reporting as applied to job order, process, and standard cost accounting systems. Includes cost control, profit analysis, and other topics. Prerequisite ACC 212 or equivalent. Must be taken in sequence. Lecture 3 hours per week.
261 ACC 261 PRINCIPLES OF FEDERAL TAXATION I (3 CR.) Presents the study of federal taxation as it relates to individuals and other related entities. Includes tax planning, compliance and reporting. Must be taken in sequence. Lecture 3 hours per week.
290 ACC 290 – COORDINATED INTERNSHIP IN ACCOUNTING (3 Crs) – Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours. 1-5 credits
298 ACC 298 SEMINAR AND PROJECT (3 CR.) Requires completion of a project or research report related to the students occupational objective and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
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.
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.
138 ADJ 138 DEFENSIVE TACTICS (2 CR.) Surveys and demonstrates the various types of non-lethal force tools and tactics for use by criminal justice personnel in self-defense, arrest, search, restraint and transport of those in custody. Lecture 2 hours per week.
146 ADJ 146 ADULT CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS (3 CR.) Describes the structures, functions, and goals of state and federal correctional institutions (prisons, farms, community-based units, etc.) for adult inmates. 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.
172 ADJ 172 FORENSIC SCIENCE II (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.
172 ADJ 172 FORENSIC SCIENCE II (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.
227 ADJ 227 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW FOR JUSTICE PERSONNEL (3 CR.) Surveys the basic guarantees of liberty described in the U. S. Constitution and the historical development of these restrictions on government power, primarily through U. S. Supreme Court decisions. Reviews rights of free speech, press, assembly, as well as criminal procedure guarantees (to counsel, jury trial, habeas corpus, etc.) as they apply to the activities of those in the criminal justice system. Reading Level Requisite ENG 05. Lecture 3 hours per week.
236 ADJ 236 PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION (3 CR.) Surveys the fundamentals of criminal investigation procedures and techniques. Examines crime scene search, collecting, handling, and preserving of evidence. Reading Level Requisite ENG 04. Lecture 3 hours per week.
245 ADJ 245 – MANAGEMENT OF CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES (3 Crs) – Describes management options and operational implications for staffing, security, safety, and treatment. Considers impact of changes in public policy on corrections. Reading Level of ENG 5. Writing Level of Eng 3. 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.
208 AGR 208 INSECT CONTROL (3 CR.) Examines principles and current trends in insect control. Studies biology and identification of economically important insects and related pests. Reading Level Requisite ENG 04. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4-5 hours per week.
112 AIR 112 AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION CONTROLS II (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.
112 AIR 112 AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION CONTROLS II (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.
154 AIR 154 HEATING SYSTEMS I (3 CR.) Introduces types of fuels and their characteristics of combustion; types, components and characteristics of burners, and burner efficiency analyzers. Studies forced air heating systems including troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and servicing. Lecture 2 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
154 AIR 154 HEATING SYSTEMS I (3 CR.) Introduces types of fuels and their characteristics of combustion; types, components and characteristics of burners, and burner efficiency analyzers. Studies forced air heating systems including troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and servicing. Lecture 2 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
282 AIR 282 – ENERGY MANAGEMENT II (2 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 II of II. Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 3-6 hours per week.
101 ARA 101 – Beginning Arabic I Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic Arabic sentence structure. Discusses the diversity of cultures in the Arab world. Part I of II.
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.
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.
180 ART 180 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER GRAPHICS (3 CR.) Provides a working introduction to computer-based electronic technology used by visual artists and designers. Presents the basics of operating platforms and standard industry software. Introduces problems in which students can explore creative potential of the new electronic media environment. ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
241 ART 241 PAINTING I (3 CR.) Introduces abstract and representational painting in acrylic and/or oil with emphasis on color composition and value. ENF 3 Requisite and ART 122 or divisional approval Pre-requisite.
242 ART 242 PAINTING II (3 CR.) Introduces abstract and representational painting in acrylic and/or oil with emphasis on color composition and value. ART 241 Pre-requisite.
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.
102 ASL 102 – American Sign Language II (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.
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.
137 AST 137 RECORDS MANAGEMENT (3 CR.) Teaches filing procedures for hard copy, electronic, and micrographic systems. Identifies equipment, supplies, and solutions to records management problems. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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