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Click on the course number for the regular course outline. Contact the Honors office to request a copy of a specific Honor's Contract description. Accounting
ACCT 111Small Business Accounting (3 CR) This course will introduce the basic accounting procedures needed to
maintain daily records for a small business and the use of such records in
the decision-making process. Upon successful completion of the course, the
student will be able to maintain a set of financial records with the
occasional help of an outside accountant. This course does not prepare the
student for Accounting II. 3 hrs./wk. ACCT 121Accounting I (3 CR) This course is an introduction to accounting fundamentals. Upon successful
completion of this course, a student should be able to analyze
transactions, use various journals and ledgers, prepare financial
statements and summarize results at the close of the fiscal period for the
sole proprietorship. 3 hrs./wk. ACCT 122Accounting II (3 CR) Prerequisite: ACCT 121 This course is a continuation of ACCT 121. Upon successful completion of
this course, the student should be able to prepare and use financial
statements with increased emphasis on interpretation and use of accounting
data peculiar to partnerships, corporations and manufacturing firms. 3
hrs./wk. ACCT 131Federal Income Taxes I (3 CR) This course teaches the student federal income tax rules and the procedures
for reporting federal income tax. Upon completion of this course, the
student should be able to do short- and long-range tax planning and keep
records that will provide appropriate information for use in preparing
federal income tax. The student should also be able to prepare the
standard individual federal income tax return. 3 hrs./wk. ACCT 135Computerized Accounting Applications (3 CR) Prerequisite: ACCT 121 or ACCT 111 Upon successful completion of this course, a student will be able to use
the microcomputer to create a chart of accounts, accounts receivable and
payable subsidiary ledgers, transaction journals, general ledgers,
financial statements, reports and forecasts. 3 hrs./wk. ACCT 222Managerial Accounting (3 CR) Prerequisite: ACCT 122 Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to develop and
use accounting information as an instrument of management control.
Students will recognize needed information, determine where it can be
obtained and decide how this information can be used by managers to plan,
control and make decisions. Material covered includes financial statement
analysis, cost application and budgeting reports management. 3 hrs./wk. ACCT 285Accounting Capstone (3 CR) Prerequisites: ACCT 121 and ACCT 122 plus 15 hours of accounting courses and department approval This course is designed as a capstone experience before entering the
workplace. Students will maintain a complete set of books and related
financial statements both manually and electronically through an
accounting cycle. Students will use previously prepared financial
statements to make informed judgments and solve problems, identify and
apply ethical positions and effectively communicate this information to
others both orally and in writing. Anthropology
ANTH 125Cultural Anthropology (3 CR) This introductory course will employ various anthropological theories,
perspectives, and methodologies to critically and comparatively examine an
array of cultural and social topics as they relate to selected Western and
Non-Western cultures and societies. 3 hrs./wk. ANTH 126Physical Anthropology (3 CR) This course is an introduction to selected concepts and principles
important to an understanding of evolutionary forces and their influence
on the physiology and behavior of humans. The importance of the scientific
method will be explored. Awareness of humans and their place in nature will
be achieved by examining basic genetics, micro- and macroevolution, primate
ecology and behavior, the paleoanthropological evidence for human
evolution, and modern human adaptation and variation. 3 hrs./wk. ANTH 130World Cultures (3 CR) This introductory course will utilize an ethnographic approach to introduce
students to various cultural and social practices of Westernized and
non-Westernized cultures and societies from around the world. This course
will examine a wide range of topics including economic production,
religion, world view, kinship patterns and political and economic
institutions. 3 hrs./wk. ANTH 134Native Americans (3 CR) This ethnographic course will introduce students to the indigenous peoples
and First Nations of North, Central and South America, with particular
attention being paid to North America. This course will focus on selected
First Nations cultures and societies to examine a wide range of topics
including arts, oral traditions, religions, and Indian-White relations. 3
hrs. lecture/wk. ANTH 142World Prehistory (3 CR) This course is an introduction to the variety and continuity of the
prehistoric human past. Through the archaeological record we will consider
the evolution of humans, the transition of foraging to farming economies,
the rise of complex societies, secondary state formation, and the collapse
of complex societies. 3 hrs. lecture/wk. ANTH 144Archaeology (3 CR) This course is an introduction to the basic concepts, methods, and findings
in archaeology. The historical origins of the discipline and modern
approaches to understanding the past will be presented. The course will
describe the range of archaeological evidence and techniques for locating,
analyzing, and interpreting these remains. 3 hrs. lecture/wk. Architecture
ARCH 240Architectural History: Ancient to Middle Ages (3 CR) This course will trace the development of the built environment from
Antiquity to the Middle Ages and explore pre-Columbian and Islamic
architecture. Emphasis will be placed on how materials, technological
advances and natural environment influence architecture. The shaping of
architecture through cultural forces will be stressed. Fundamental design
principles and analyses of the built form will also be covered. 3 hrs.
lecture/wk. ARCH 241Architectural History: Renaissance to Enlightenment (3 CR) This course will investigate the architecture of the Renaissance, Baroque
and Enlightenment periods. A brief exploration into non-Western
architecture will also be presented. The focus of this course will be on
the principles of design, cultural forces and concept of the built
environment within its historical context. The work of prominent
architects from each period will be highlighted and analyzed. 3 hrs.
lecture/wk. Art
ART 148Metal and Silversmithing I (3 CR) This course is a basic introduction to the terms, tools and techniques
involved in creating jewelry and other wearables as they relate to the
human figure. Casting, fabrication and construction will be explored. 6
hrs./wk. ART 149Metal and Silversmithing II (3 CR) Prerequisite: ART 148 Students will study advanced casting and construction techniques. Projects
should show a higher degree of design and function. 6 hrs./wk. Art History
ARTH 180Art History: Ancient to Renaissance (3 CR) This course will acquaint students with the arts and ideas of world
civilizations from the prehistoric period to the beginning of the Italian
Renaissance. The course will examine the aesthetic elements that mark the
styles of major periods in two-dimensional, three-dimensional and
architectural works. Particular attention will be paid to the relationship
between artistic elements and their various cultural and historical
contexts. 3 hrs./wk. ARTH 182Art History: Renaissance to Modern (3 CR) This course will acquaint students with the arts and ideas of Western
cultures from the beginning of the Italian Renaissance to the present. The
course will examine the aesthetic elements that mark the styles of major
periods in two-dimensional, three-dimensional and architectural works.
Particular attention will be paid to the relationship between artistic
elements and their various cultural and historical contexts. 3 hrs./wk.
This course may be offered as a Learning Communities (LCOM) section, see
current credit schedule for LCOM details. ARTH 184Art History: Twentieth Century (3 CR) This course introduces the student to the arts and ideas of Western Europe
and the United States from the late 19th century to the present. The
course will examine the aesthetic elements that mark the styles of major
movements in two-dimensional, three-dimensional and architectural works.
Particular attention will be paid to the relationship between artistic
elements and their various cultural and historical contexts. 3 hrs.
lecture/wk. ARTH 186Art History: Introduction to Asian Art (3 CR) This course will acquaint students with the arts and ideas that arose in
India, China and Japan from the prehistoric to the early modern periods.
The course will examine the aesthetic elements that mark the styles of
major periods in two-dimensional, three-dimensional and architectural
works. Particular attention will be paid to the relationship between
artistic elements and their various cultural and historical contexts. 3
hrs. lecture/wk. Astronomy
ASTR 120Fundamentals of Astronomy (3 CR) This course is a study of the universe from the earth, moon and planets to
the stars and the most distant galaxies. Topics include black holes,
quasars, and the origin of the universe and the possibility of life on
other planets. Current astronomical discoveries are discussed in class as
they occur. Access to astronomical Web sites is available to students in
this course. 3 hrs. lecture/wk. ASTR 122Astronomy (4 CR) This course is a study of the universe from the earth, moon, and planets to
the stars and the most distant galaxies. Topics include black holes,
quasars, and the origin of the universe and the possibility of life on
other planets. Current astronomical discoveries are discussed in class as
they occur. Access to astronomical Web sites is available to students in
this course. 3 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab/wk., 5 nighttime telescope
sessions are required. Automotive Technology
AUTO 254Automotive Engine Performance (5 CR) Prerequisites or corequisites: AUTO 165 and AUTO 234 Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to
describe the operation of engine management systems to include: fuel
systems, ignition systems, and emission control systems. The student
should be able to diagnose and repair all drive ability and emission
control systems on the automobile. The student will be required to provide
ANSI Z87 safety glasses and may be expected to provide other basic hand
tools and/or equipment. 3 hrs. lecture, 6 hrs. lab/wk. This course is
taught in the fall semester. Biology
BIOL 122Principles of Biology (3 CR) This course is an introduction to selected concepts and principles
important to an understanding of how biological systems operate. The
importance of scientific methods and processes will be explored.
Biological organization will be studied by examining the chemical,
cellular, organismal and ecological properties that are unique to life.
The diversity and unity of life will be explained in terms of classical
and molecular genetics. 3 hrs./wk. BIOL 122 students see Memory
Strategies classes on pg.? - Optional Enrollment. This course may be
offered as a Learning Communities (LCOM) section, see current credit
schedule for LCOM details. BIOL 130Environmental Science (3 CR) Environmental Science seeks to describe problems and solutions associated
with human use of natural resources. Students will study the major
physical and biological processes that govern the complex interactions in
natural ecosystems. Major course topics include human population growth,
resource use and pollution. Practical solutions aimed at sustainability
will be identified and examined. This is an introductory, nonscience-major
survey course. 3 hrs./wk. BIOL 131 students must be currently enrolled in
BIOL 130 or have successfully completed BIOL 130 within the last three
years. This course may be offered as a Learning Communities (LCOM)
section, see current credit schedule for LCOM details. BIOL 135Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology (4 CR) This is an integrated lecture and laboratory course for biology majors and
students planning to take additional courses in biology. Subjects covered
include basic biochemistry, cell structure and function, cellular
metabolism, Mendelian and molecular genetics, natural selection and
evolution, cell physiology and development of plants and animals from the
single-celled stage to the embryonic stage. 3 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs.
lab/wk. BIOL 140Human Anatomy (4 CR) Students will study gross and microscopic aspects of cells, tissues and
organ systems of the human body. They will concentrate on a detailed
analysis of the structure of each body system. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs.
lab/wk. The Open Anatomy Lab, 311 CLB, is available for students enrolled
in Human Anatomy and Human Anatomy and Physiology classes at JCCC. Contact
your professor, check the schedule outside of 311 CLB or call 913-469-8500,
ext. 4124, for hours. A current student ID is required for using the Open
Anatomy Lab. BIOL 144Human Anatomy and Physiology (5 CR) This course provides basic knowledge on human structures and their
function. Students will study the relationship of structures to function
in the organ systems of the human body. Emphasis will be on the
identification of the anatomical features and their functions. This course
is integrated lecture and laboratory. 3 hrs. lecture, 4 hrs. lab/wk. The
Open Anatomy Lab, 311 CLB, is available for students enrolled in Human
Anatomy and Human Anatomy and Physiology classes at JCCC. Contact your
professor, check the schedule outside of 311 CLB or call 913-469-8500,
ext. 4124, for hours. A current student ID is required for using the Open
Anatomy Lab. BIOL 225Human Physiology (4 CR) Prerequisites or corequisites: Either CHEM 122 or (CHEM 124 and CHEM 125) and either BIOL 140 or BIOL 144 This is an introduction to the dynamic functions of the human organism from
the chemical and molecular mechanisms that sustain cellular processes
through the control systems responsible for homeostasis and the influence
of these systems on the cellular function of organ and systems operation.
Laboratory investigation using selected biochemical and physiological
preparations allows correlation of theory with experimental observations.
3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk. BIOL 230Microbiology (3 CR) Prerequisite: CHEM 122 or CHEM 124 and CHEM 125 or one year of high school chemistry This is a general introductory course in microbiology. It provides a
background in many areas of microbiology with an emphasis on medical
aspects. The structure, physiology, antimicrobial agents, immunology and
host-parasite relationship of microorganisms will be studied, with an
emphasis on bacteria. 3 hrs./wk. BIOL 250Ecology (4 CR) Prerequisites: BIOL 122 and BIOL 123 or BIOL 130 and BIOL 131 or equivalent courses or department approval Major topics in this course will include population dynamics, competition,
predation, mutualism, community structure, ecological succession, energy
flow, nutrient cycling, and biogeography. Students will also review the
major features of terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems. Field
and laboratory experiments will introduce students to several different
habitat types; various techniques commonly used in ecology; and engage
students in collecting, analyzing and evaluating ecological data. Lab
reports emphasize critical evaluation of ecological concepts and data and
effective scientific communication. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk. Biotechnology
BIOT 260Biotechnology Methods (5 CR) Prerequisites: Either BIOT 160 or BIOL 160 and either BIOT 165 or BIOL 165 and Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 230 or BIOT 230 All prerequisites and corequisites require a grade of "C" or higher This course is an introduction to the theory and laboratory techniques in
molecular biology, protein biochemistry and immunology with an emphasis on
gene expression and regulation, recombinant DNA, RNA transcription, and
protein translation. Laboratory emphasis will be on molecular biological
techniques utilized in modern research and industrial laboratories.
Techniques include growth and maintenance of E. coli, gene cloning, DNA
and protein electrophoresis protein purification and enzymatic and
immunology assays. Lecture and laboratory exercises on the principles and
practices of initiation, cultivation, maintenance, preservation of cell
culture lines and applications will also be covered. 6 hrs. lab/wk. Business
BUS 121Introduction to Business (3 CR) Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to
explain the basic principles of the American free enterprise economic
system. In addition, the student should be able to explain the
fundamentals of starting a business and the interrelationship among the
four functional areas: accounting, finance, management and marketing. 3
hrs./wk. BUS 123Personal Finance (3 CR) Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to
define the role of a consumer in the economy; develop a basic financial
plan; apply budgeting procedures in a daily and monthly spending plan;
calculate principal and interest; define the types of consumer credit;
identify the types of housing mortgages; and explain the important
considerations in buying, selling and renting. In addition, the student
should be able to calculate individual insurance needs in the areas of
life insurance, health insurance, property and liability insurance,
automobile insurance and other types of special insurance and be able to
explain employee and retirement benefits, including tax-sheltered plans. 3
hrs./wk. BUS 140Principles of Supervision (3 CR) Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to
define the supervisor's role within a company and identify the skills
necessary to successfully fulfill that role. In addition, the student
should be able to determine the supervisor's role in supervising employees
on an individual basis and as a group. The student should also be able to
apply the principles of supervision in simulated work situations. 3
hrs./wk. BUS 141Principles of Management (3 CR) Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to
state the basic functions of management, explain the nature of
organizations and organizational theories and types, explain the
importance of effective communication within the organizational structure,
develop and define the techniques for directing and motivating employees,
explain the effects of change on an organization, and develop techniques
for coping with those effects. In addition, the student should be able to
explain and discuss the application of business ethics in managerial
decision-making. 3 hrs./wk. BUS 150Business Communications (3 CR) Prerequisite: ENGL 121 Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to
explain the role of communication in the business environment and identify
the most effective methods for creating, sending and receiving messages. In
addition, the student should be able to use effective oral and written
communication skills in business; write and evaluate business documents,
including letters, memos, and reports using the principles of correct
style, organization and format; and prepare an effective oral business
presentation. 3 hrs./wk. BUS 215Savings and Investments (3 CR) Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to
define, analyze and evaluate types of savings instruments and other
investments. In addition, the student should be able to determine which
instruments are desirable for a personal financial plan. The student
should also be able to demonstrate an understanding of basic
financial-planning concepts and tax-planning procedures. 3 hrs./wk. BUS 225Human Relations (3 CR) Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to
evaluate the impact of human relations as it relates to the social system,
technical system and administrative system of a work environment. In
addition, the student should be able to analyze these systems and their
effects on individual group and organizational performance. 3 hrs./wk. BUS 230Marketing (3 CR) Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to
explain the concepts of production, consumption and distribution in
relation to a free enterprise economy; list the basic channels of
distribution available to the manufacturer of consumer and industrial
products; explain and compare the distribution functions of the
manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer; and state the procedures necessary
to develop a total marketing plan for a given product, service or product
line. In addition, the student should be able to discuss the fundamental
principles of consumer behavior in the buying process and apply those
principles to target market strategies. 3 hrs./wk. BUS 230 is the same
course as MKT 230; do not enroll in both. BUS 235Introduction to International Business (3 CR) This course is designed to introduce the student to the global economy.
Differences in political, economic and cultural forces within countries
will be analyzed and national competitiveness assessed. Cross-border trade
and investment and the global monetary system will be introduced and
analyzed. Competition and a firm's international business strategy in the
global marketplace will be examined. Ethical issues in international
business will also be discussed. 3 hrs./wk. BUS 243Human Resource Management (3 CR) Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to
state the principles of human resource management; describe the human
resource function as an integral part of management; differentiate between
roles of the personnel and line manager in the management of human
resources; define and evaluate strategic planning, recruitment, selection
and training; define the primary methods of human resource development;
employ methods of employer appraisal; and state the major components and
coverages of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act and other
personnel/human resource-related laws. 3 hrs./wk. BUS 261Business Law I (3 CR) This course is designed to introduce the students to the American legal
system. Principles of legal ethics in business will be introduced.
Principles of common law of contracts will be discussed. Sections of
Uniform Commercial Code as applied to the law of sales and law of
negotiable instruments will be introduced. 3 hrs./wk. BUS 263Business Law II (3 CR) Prerequisite: BUS 261 A continuation of Business Law I, this course will introduce the student to
the principles of Uniform Commercial Code as applied to secured
transactions. The law of bankruptcy, principles of agency and business
organizations such as partnerships, limited partnerships, joint ventures,
corporations, and sole proprietorships will be discussed. Principles of
real property, personal property, bailments, estate and trusts will be
introduced. 3 hrs./wk. Business Office Technology
BOT 130Office Systems Concepts (3 CR) Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to
understand and apply technological factors of contemporary office systems.
Implementation of office automation concepts will be examined as they
relate to people, technology and organizations. These concepts will be
applied to organizational and strategic planning to enhance productivity
in the office. 3 hrs./wk. BOT 150Records Management (3 CR) Methods for developing and controlling an office records management program
will be discussed. Selection of equipment for active and inactive records
will be covered, along with procedures for document, card and special
records; microrecords; mechanized and automated records; and records
storage, retention and transfer. Upon successful completion of this
course, the student should be able to file documents using alphabetic,
subject, consecutive numeric, terminal digit numeric and geographic filing
systems using requisition charge out and transfer procedures. The student
should be able to create a computer database for records management;
enter, modify and delete records; print reports; and determine disposition
of records filed alphabetically, numerically, by subject and
geographically. The course will cover the identification of evaluation
methods and standards for both staff and programs in a records management
department. 3 hrs./wk. BOT 255Word Processing Applications II (2 CR) Prerequisite: BOT 155 Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to
demonstrate word processing skills using such features as macros, styles,
tables of contents and indexes, graphics, master and subdocuments, and
other advanced features of Microsoft Word. 2 hrs.
lecture-demonstration/wk. BOT 260Desktop Publishing for the Office (3 CR) Prerequisite: BOT 155 Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to
use desktop publishing skills using Microsoft Publisher to produce
publications such as fliers, newsletters, brochures, operating manuals,
price lists and bulletins. 3 hrs. lecture/demonstration/wk. BOT 265Computerized Office Applications (3 CR) Prerequisites: BOT 106 and BOT 130 and BOT 255 (This capstone course should be taken near the end of the degree or certificate program) Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to use
the basic features of word processing, database, spreadsheet and
presentation applications. The student will also use advanced features to
complete simulated office applications and to perform multitasking
projects. This course is taught in the spring semester only. 3 hrs./wk. Chemistry
CHEM 122Principles of Chemistry (5 CR) This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of chemistry, with
emphasis on general concepts of inorganic chemistry and sufficient study
of organic chemistry to introduce the student to biochemistry. The student
will learn basic definitions and theories of chemistry, solve numerical
problems related to chemical principles and apply chemical concepts in
laboratory work. 4 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk. CHEM 131General Chemistry II Lecture (4 CR) Prerequisites: CHEM 124 and CHEM 125 and Corequisite: CHEM 132 Chemistry 131 is the second semester of a two-semester course in general
chemistry in which the student will develop a working knowledge of some of
the fundamental concepts and quantitative relationships involved in the
study of chemical reactivity. Topics include solutions, chemical kinetics,
chemical equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, chemical thermodynamics,
electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. 4 hrs./wk. CHEM 131 students
are required to enroll concurrently in CHEM 132. CHEM 220Organic Chemistry I (5 CR) Prerequisites: CHEM 131 and CHEM 132 Organic Chemistry I is an introduction to the theories and principles of
the chemistry carbon compounds. The student will develop an understanding
of organic chemistry, which will be useful in the studies of chemistry and
related fields such as medicine, engineering and pharmacy. The laboratory
is supportive in nature, with a strong emphasis on developing laboratory
techniques. Representative compounds will be prepared and used to
introduce the student to instrumental analysis. 3 hrs. lecture, 6 hrs.
lab/wk. CHEM 221Organic Chemistry II (5 CR) Prerequisite: CHEM 220 Organic Chemistry II is a continuation of Organic Chemistry I, the
nomenclature, principles and theories of organic chemistry, with emphasis
on electronic theories and reaction mechanisms. Laboratory is supportive
in nature with emphasis on developing laboratory techniques and
preparation of representative compounds. Organic Chemistry II completes
the study of organic chemistry designed to prepare the student for
continued work in chemistry and related fields. 3 hrs. lecture, 6 hrs.
lab/wk. Computer Courses
CS 200Concepts of Programming Algorithms Using C++ (4 CR) Prerequisite: CIS 134 or ENGR 171 or equivalent experience This course emphasizes programming methodology and problem solving.
Algorithm design and development, data abstraction, good programming
style, testing and debugging will be presented. An appropriate
block-structured high-level programming language will be studied and used
to implement algorithms. 3 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab by arrangement/wk.
Four-credit-hour CS courses have two hours of open lab per week. CS 210Discrete Structures I (3 CR) Prerequisites: MATH 171 or both MATH 116 and CIS 134 or appropriate math assessment scores Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to
use fundamental discrete mathematics as it relates to computers and
computer applications. The student will be exposed to a variety of
discrete mathematical topics. The course will include fundamental
mathematical principles, combinatorial analysis, mathematical reasoning,
graphs and trees, and Boolean logic circuits. 3 hrs. lecture/wk. CS 211Discrete Structures II (3 CR) Prerequisite: CS 210 Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to
use fundamental discrete mathematics as it relates to computers and
computer applications. The student will experiment with a variety of
discrete mathematical topics. The course will include fundamental
mathematical principles, combinatorial analysis, mathematical reasoning,
graphs and trees, and Boolean logic circuits. 3 hrs. lecture/wk. CS 250Basic Data Structures using C++ (4 CR) Prerequisite: CS 200 - Prerequisite or corequisite: CS 210 for students transferring to most four-year computer science programs This course will cover advanced programming topics using C++. Files,
recursion, data structures and large program organization will be
implemented in projects using object-oriented methodology. Students will
write programs using the concepts covered in the lecture. 3 hrs. lecture,
2 hrs. lab/wk. Four-credit-hour CS courses have two hours of open lab per
week.
Dental Hygiene
DHYG 221Clinical Dental Hygiene III (6 CR) Prerequisites: DHYG 140 and BIOL 235 Corequisites: DHYG 225 and DHYG 230 and DHYG 240 Students will continue development in the areas of patient management,
preventive dental hygiene treatment and proficiency in clinical techniques
through practical application. Current advances in dental hygiene services
will also be introduced. Enrollment in certain courses may require a
professional liability fee of $16.00. Students will be notified via their
JCCC student e-mail account if the fee is due and instructions on how to
pay the fee. 2 hrs. lecture, 16 hrs. clinic/wk. DHYG 225Pathology (3 CR) Prerequisites: DHYG 140 and BIOL 235 Corequisites: DHYG 221 and DHYG 230 and DHYG 240 This course will introduce the students to concepts related to general
systemic and oral pathology. General principles of pathology include
inflammation, immunity, neoplasia and wound healing. Basic pathological
processes of oral conditions, their etiologies and treatments will be
discussed. 3 hrs. lecture/wk. DHYG 245Nitrous Oxide Analgesia (1 CR) Prerequisite: DHYG 221 Corequisite: DHYG 250 This course will concentrate on the principles of administering and
monitoring nitrous oxide analgesia. Upon completion of the course,
didactic and clinical proficiency in nitrous oxide analgesia will meet
certification standards set by state dental boards. 1 hr. lecture,
lab/wk. DHYG 250Clinical Dental Hygiene IV (6 CR) Prerequisite: DHYG 221 Corequisite: DHYG 245 This course will offer continued development of proficiency in clinical
techniques and current procedural practices of the dental hygienist with
emphasis on self-evaluation. Topics will include ethics, jurisprudence,
office management, current dental hygiene issues and preparation for board
exams. 2 hrs. lecture, 16 hrs. clinic/wk., 1 hr. board review for first 8
wks. Drafting
DRAF 164Architectural Drafting/Residential Interior Design (3 CR) Upon completion of this course the student should be able to interpret
residential drawings, draft architectural drawings and use industry
references. Drawings studied include floor plans, elevations, sections,
details and schedules. In addition to lab assignments, students will
draft on coldpress board, vellum and plastic film. This course is required
in the Interior Design, Interior Entrepreneurship and Interior
Merchandising AAS programs. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk Economic
ECON 132Survey of Economics (3 CR) Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to
explain basic macroeconomic and microeconomic theory, fiscal and monetary
policies, the role and significance of international economics and
government trade and regulatory policies. In addition, the student should
be able to describe the characteristics and consequences of the differing
business units in the economy, as well as the functioning of the labor
market and how national income is distributed. The course is primarily
for students who desire a one-semester, nontechnical overview of the basic
components of macroeconomic and microeconomic theory and the functioning of
the United States economy. 3 hrs. lecture/wk. ECON 230Economics I (3 CR) Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to
use economic terminology and principles to explain and discuss basic
macroeconomic concepts, including supply of and demand for products,
national income determination, money and banking, and monetary and fiscal
policy. The student enrolling in this course should have successfully
completed one year of high school algebra or the equivalent. (Macro) 3
hrs./wk. ECON 231Economics II (3 CR) Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to
use economic terminology and principles to explain and discuss basic
microeconomic concepts, including extended analysis of product supply and
demand and theory of the firm and product and resource market structures.
Students enrolling in this course should have successfully completed one
year of high school algebra or the equivalent. (Micro) 3 hrs./wk. English
ENGL 121Composition I (3 CR) Prerequisite: ENGL 106 or appropriate placement test score or EAP 113 and EAP 117 Composition I focuses on writing nonfiction prose suitable in its
expression and content to both its occasion and its audience. Students
will have an opportunity to improve in all phases of the writing process:
discovering ideas, gathering information, planning and organizing,
drafting, revising and editing. Each essay written in the course should
clearly communicate a central idea or thesis, contain sufficient detail to
be lively and convincing, reflect the voice of the writer and use carefully
edited standard written English. 3 hrs./wk. Students must take the JCCC
writing assessment test or submit an ACT score of 19 or higher before
enrolling. For more information, see a JCCC counselor. This course may be
offered as a Learning Communities (LCOM) section, see current credit
schedule for LCOM details. ENGL 122Composition II (3 CR) Prerequisite: ENGL 121 Because so much writing is required in college and in the workplace demands
the ability to synthesize information gathered from various sources,
Composition II will focus on skills essential to gathering, comprehending,
analyzing, evaluating and synthesizing information. Composition II also
emphasizes organizing and polishing steps important in composing
expository, evaluative and persuasive prose. 3 hrs./wk. This course may be
offered as a Learning Communities (LCOM) section, see current credit
schedule for LCOM details. ENGL 123Technical Writing I (3 CR) Prerequisite: ENGL 121 This course provides a basic knowledge of technical writing. Students will
learn the writing process (prewriting, writing and rewriting) to follow
when constructing correspondence, including memos, letters, e-mail,
reports, instructional manuals and Web pages. Students also will learn
seven key traits of effective technical writing: clarity, conciseness,
document design, organization, audience recognition, audience involvement
and accuracy. Accuracy specifically entails the need for students to
adhere to rules of grammar and mechanics. Students will learn how to
create computer- generated graphics and learn word processing skills.
Finally, the students will learn how to work in teams, modeling Total
Quality Management skills. 3 hrs./wk. ENGL 130Introduction to Literature (3 CR) Prerequisite: ENGL 121 Students will read, discuss and analyze works from three literary genres:
the short story, the poem and the play. Students will learn and apply the
technical vocabulary used in the criticism of these literary forms.
Students will be introduced to representative works from various literary
traditions and cultures, including numerous works from contemporary
writers. 3 hrs./wk. This course may be offered as a Learning Communities
(LCOM) section, see current credit schedule for LCOM details. ENGL 223Creative Writing (3 CR) Prerequisite: ENGL 122 Students will study and practice writing in two or three of the major
literary modes of writing: poetry, fiction, and possibly drama. The
reading assignments are based on the premise that, to be a good writer,
students must have knowledge of literary techniques and be perceptive
readers and critics. Students will examine techniques of two or possibly
three of the literary genres and then apply their knowledge to write in
each genre. In addition, they will read other students' work and provide
useful feedback on that work. 3 hrs./wk. ENGL 224Creative Writing Workshop (3 CR) Prerequisite: ENGL 223 In this class, students will build upon the knowledge and skills learned in
ENGL 223. In addition to studying writing techniques, they will produce a
body of written work in one or more literary genres of their choice:
poetry, fiction, and/or drama. They will also read other students' work
and provide useful feedback on that work. 3 hrs./wk. ENGL 230Introduction to Fiction (3 CR) Prerequisite: ENGL 122 This course features significant opportunities to write about the
literature and the reader's response to it. Students will learn the
historical fictional precedents of the short story; the similarities and
differences between the short story and other narrative forms, such as the
novel; the differences between the short story and its historical
precedents, between short stories and film adaptations of them, and
between commercial and literary short stories. Students will discover the
place of short stories in major literary movements, the key elements of
short stories and interpretive approaches to short stories. 3 hrs./wk. ENGL 231American Prose (3 CR) Prerequisite: ENGL 122 American Prose presents a series of literary works by American writers that
reflects the attitudes and identity of our national literature and culture.
By grappling with the ideas and characterizations presented in each
literary work, the student develops meaningful insights into the attitudes
and human conditions that influence America's national literary identity. 3
hrs./wk. ENGL 232Children's Literature (3 CR) Prerequisite: ENGL 122 Children's Literature is meant for all students interested in bringing
children and books together but is especially suited for those who are
students with English or education majors; teachers already in the
elementary school classroom; parents; those working with children in
preschools, day-care centers and libraries; and grandparents and
prospective parents. The course would also benefit those exploring the
field of writing and illustrating for children. Students will identify
children's needs and interests, list the criteria for choosing books for
children, and demonstrate the means by which we can bring children and
books together. Students will read, examine and critique a variety of
children's literature selected by author, genre and historical time
period. 3 hrs./wk. ENGL 236British Literature I (3 CR) Prerequisite: ENGL 122 In this survey course, the student will study British literature written up
to 1800, ranging from the Anglo-Saxon to the Augustan eras, including works
by major authors, such as Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, and Swift. The
course will emphasize the relationships among influential writers, their
lives and times. Additionally, the student will explore the literary
differences between the British culture and one other culture that was
governed by the British Empire. Such non-British literary works may be
from Australia, India, Asia, and various regions of Africa, or the Middle
East. 3 hrs. lecture/wk. ENGL 237British Literature II (3 CR) Prerequisite: ENGL 122 In this survey course, the student will study British literature written
from 1800 to the present. Major authors from the Romantic, Victorian and
Modern eras, such as Austen, Blake, Wordsworth, the Shelleys, Dickens,
Tennyson, the Brownings, Eliot, and Woolf, will be included. The course
will emphasize the relationships among influential writers, their lives
and times. Additionally, the student will explore the literary differences
between the British culture and one other culture that was governed by the
British Empire. Such non-British literary works may be chosen from the
traditions of Australia, India, Asia, various regions of Africa, or the
Middle East. British Literature I is NOT a prerequisite for this course.
3 hrs. lecture/wk. ENGL 243Literature of Science Fiction (3 CR) Prerequisite or corequisite: ENGL 122 This course examines the literature of science fiction, especially from
1960 through the present. Students explore the unifying concepts of
science and technology, depicted through imaginative narratives of the
past, present and future. Students read short stories and/or novels, view
science fiction films and discuss key science fiction concepts. 3 hrs.
lecture/wk. This course may be offered as a Learning Communities (LCOM)
section, see current credit schedule for LCOM details. ENGL 250World Masterpieces (3 CR) Prerequisite: ENGL 122 World Masterpieces introduces students to literary study using major
literary works composed from the times of Homer to Shakespeare that have
been influential in shaping and expressing values of Western culture.
Students will read selections representative of the epic, tragic, comic
and lyric traditions primarily to gain knowledge of the works assigned. In
addition, students will analyze the assigned texts as literary works and as
cultural artifacts and influences. Finally, students will compare and
contrast contemporary understandings of the individual and society with
those expressed in the works studied. In completing the course objectives,
students will learn the conventions of writing about literature and become
familiar with general reference materials useful in studying literature. 3
hrs./wk. ENGL 254Masterpieces of the Cinema (3 CR) Prerequisite: ENGL 122 This course examines the development of cinema from the early experiments
in the late 1800s up to the present day, presenting the history and art of
both American and international cinema. Students read the textbook, view
short and full-length films, and discuss important cinematic techniques
and concepts. Students verify their judgments by summarizing and analyzing
these important concepts, using discussions, and writing effective,
well-organized essays in response to cinematic presentations and
explanations. 3 hrs./wk. Fashion
FASH 121Fashion Fundamentals (3 CR) Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to
define appropriate fashion terminology and explain the structure of the
industry, including the design process and marketing of the fashion
product. 3 hrs./wk. FASH 125Visual Merchandising (3 CR) Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to
explain and apply the principles of design in visual merchandising. In
addition, the student should be able to identify and explain the use of
mannequins and other forms, display fixtures and lighting systems; apply
color theory; and present merchandise effectively in visual displays. The
student should also be able to demonstrate the use of appropriate types of
displays for in-store promotions. This course is required for the Fashion
Merchandising program. 3 hrs./wk. FASH 127Computer Aided Pattern Development (4 CR) Prerequisite: FASH 131 Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
apply the use of flat pattern techniques in developing computerized
patterns for original apparel designs using the Gerber Pattern Design
System technology. Students will digitize basic slopers/blocks and
manipulate them into original apparel designs on the computer. This class
will use a combination of lecture, demonstration and hands-on computer
experience to teach the skills needed for ceating digital patterns. 2 hrs.
lecture, 4 hrs. lab/wk. FASH 132Marketing Communications (3 CR) Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to
explain advertising and promotion from an integrated marketing
communications perspective that combines theory with planning, management
and strategy. In addition, the student will be able to explain
advertising, sales promotion, direct marketing and publicity/public
relations and the need for integration of these promotional mix elements
in an overall marketing communications program. 3 hrs./wk. This course
is typically taught in the fall semester. FASH 143Tailoring (4 CR) Prerequisite: FASH 124 Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to
apply advanced construction principles, techniques and skills in the
production of tailored garments. This course is a continuation of FASH
124, Apparel Construction II. The class will use lecture, demonstration
and hands-on experience as the student completes a trial muslin for a
jacket or coat plus a finished three-piece ensemble of advanced complexity
during this class. 2 hrs. lecture, 4 hrs. lab/wk. FASH 150Textiles (3 CR) Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to
differentiate fibers and fabrics according to their specific
characteristics and to select fibers and fabrics for specific
applications. In addition, the student should be able to identify
properties and characteristics of natural and man-made fibers, the
properties and characteristics of yarns, fabric construction methods
including weaving and knitting and various finishing processes including
printing and dyeing. 3 hrs./wk. FASH 224History of Costume (3 CR) Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to
identify the political, economic, technological and sociological factors
that have influenced Western costume worn by women, men and children from
ancient Egyptian times to the present. 3 hrs./wk. FASH 242Consumer Product Evaluation (3 CR) Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to
evaluate a wide range of textile and nontextile products, from lingerie to
china, on the basis of specialized product knowledge. In addition, the
student should be able to prepare research projects on selected products.
3 hrs./wk. This course is typically taught in the spring semester. Foreign Language
FL 121Elementary German II (5 CR) Prerequisite: FL 120 or one year of high-school German This course will continue the presentation of the vocabulary and basic
structural patterns begun in Elementary German I with continued emphasis
on the development of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and
writing skills. 5 hrs./wk. FL 131Elementary Spanish II (5 CR) Prerequisite: FL 130 with a grade of C or higher or two years of high-school Spanish; or the appropriate score on the placement test This course will continue the presentation of the material introduced in
Elementary Spanish I. Graded reading selections will be added as a basis
for conversation and composition in discussion periods. Placement test
recommended: can be taken at the Testing Center. 5 hrs./wk. FL 140Elementary French I (5 CR) Areas covered in this basic course include vocabulary building, grammar
study, conversation and an introduction to French culture and
civilization. The emphasis is on conversation. Placement test recommended:
can be taken at the Testing Center. 5 hrs./wk. FL 141Elementary French II (5 CR) Prerequisite: FL 140 or one year of high-school French This course continues the presentation of the material introduced in
Elementary French I. Graded reading selections will be used as the basis
for conversation. Placement test recommended: can be taken at the Testing
Center. 5 hrs./wk. FL 150Elementary Russian I (5 CR) In this course, students will learn the basic sounds, vocabulary and
structural patterns of Russian. Emphasis will be on listening
comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills. Cultural material
will be included. 5 hrs./wk. FL 151Elementary Russian II (5 CR) Prerequisite: FL 150 or one year of high-school Russian This course completes the presentation begun in Elementary Russian I.
Students will gain listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing
skills appropriate to a second-level course. This course is taught in the
spring semester. 5 hrs./wk. FL 160Elementary Italian I (5 CR) Students will be introduced to the sounds, vocabulary and basic structural
patterns of Italian, with primary focus on the development of listening
comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills. Integrated throughout
the course will be an introduction to the culture of Italy. 5 hrs./wk. FL 161Elementary Italian II (5 CR) Prerequisite: FL 160 or one year of high-school Italian A continuation of the presentation of the vocabulary and basic structural
patterns of Italian, this course will emphasize the development of
listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills. Cultural
material also will be integrated into the course. This course is taught in
the spring semester. 5hrs./wk. FL 171Elementary Japanese II (5 CR) Prerequisite: FL 170 or one year of high-school Japanese A continuation of Elementary Japanese I, this course will emphasize the
sounds, vocabulary, grammar, usage and reading of the Japanese language.
Focus is on developing more advanced conversational skills and cultural
understanding. This course is typically taught in the spring semester. 5
hrs./wk. FL 178Intermediate Russian I (3 CR) Prerequisite: FL 151 or two years of high-school Russian This course will emphasize vocabulary development and more advanced study
of Russian grammar. Students will practice reading, listening
comprehension, speaking and writing at the intermediate level. 3
hrs./wk. FL 179Intermediate Russian II (3 CR) Prerequisite: FL 178 or three years of high-school Russian Students will study Russian language and culture that would prepare them to
travel in a Russian-speaking country and engage in simple conversation with
the citizens. 3 hrs./wk. FL 193Intermediate Chinese II (3 CR) Prerequisite: FL 192 or equivalent This course is a continuation of study of the intermediate Chinese language
and culture, emphasizing the sounds, vocabulary, grammar, usage and
readings of the Chinese language. Focus will be on developing more
advanced conversational skills by increasing vocabulary and variety of
sentence patterns. Cultural understanding will also be stressed. 3 hrs.
lecture/wk. FL 220Intermediate German I (3 CR) Prerequisite: FL 121 or two years of high-school German This class will emphasize vocabulary building and grammar review primarily
through extensive reading of German texts. There will be additional
practice in listening comprehension, speaking and writing. Placement test
recommended: can be taken at the Testing Center. 3 hrs./wk. FL 221Intermediate German II (3 CR) Prerequisite: FL 220 or three years of high-school German This class will further expand the mastery of German vocabulary and
structure through extensive reading of more advanced texts with additional
practice in listening comprehension, speaking and writing. Placement test
recommended: can be taken at the Testing Center. 3 hrs./wk. FL 223Conversational German (2 CR) Prerequisite: FL 121 or two years of high-school German By applying vocabulary and structures presented in the text and handouts
and by applying knowledge gained in a systematic review of German, the
successful student will be able to communicate in German in situations
that typically arise while traveling in a German-speaking country.
Placement test recommended: can be taken at the Testing Center. 2
hrs./wk. FL 230Intermediate Spanish I (3 CR) Prerequisites: FL 131 with a grade of C or higher or three years of high-school Spanish or the appropriate score on the placement test This course refines grammar, builds vocabulary, increases understanding of
Hispanic culture, and provides practice designed to improve speaking
fluency. It includes composition and conversation. Placement test
recommended: can be taken at the Testing Center. 3 hrs./wk. FL 231Intermediate Spanish II (3 CR) Prerequisite: FL 230 with a grade of C or higher or or four years of high-school Spanish or the appropriate score on the placement test This course refines grammar, builds vocabulary, increases understanding of
Hispanic culture, and provides practice designed to improve speaking
fluency. It includes more advanced readings as a source for composition
and conversation. Placement test recommended: can be taken at the Testing
Center. 3 hrs./wk. FL 234Conversational Spanish (2 CR) Prerequisite: FL 230 with a grade of B or higher; or FL 231 with a grade of "C" or higher; or four years of high-school Spanish; or the score equivalent to FL 231 on the placement test This course enhances students' ability to express themselves orally in
Spanish through vocabulary building and reiteration of essential
grammatical structures. The vocabulary emphasizes everyday life situations
and current events. Placement test recommended: can be taken in the Testing
Center. 2 hrs. lecture/wk. FL 240Intermediate French I (3 CR) Prerequisite: FL 141 or two years of high-school French In this course, students begin a more in-depth study of French grammar and
vocabulary as they improve their mastery of the four communicative skills
(listening, speaking, reading and writing). Reading assignments (from
literary, journalistic and Internet sources) will be more advanced and
writing assignments will be more extensive at the Intermediate level.
Placement test recommended: can be taken at the Testing Center. 3
hrs./wk. FL 241Intermediate French II (3 CR) Prerequisite: FL 240 or three years of high-school French In this class, students continue their in-depth study of French grammar and
improvement of vocabulary. All four communication skills (listening,
speaking, reading, and writing) continue to be emphasized as reading
assignments, compositions, listening comprehension exercises and class
discussion become more complex. Placement test recommended. Go to the
Testing Center or to the Language Resource Center. 3 hrs./wk. FL 243Conversational French (2 CR) Prerequisite: FL 141 or two years of high-school French This course is designed to build spontaneous speaking ability. Everyday
situations and current events will be discussed in class. Placement test
recommended. Go to the Testing Center or to the Language Resource Center.
2 hrs./wk. FL 246Conversational Russian (2 CR) Prerequisite: FL 151 or two years of high-school Russian This course is designed to enhance students' ability to express themselves
orally in Russian through vocabulary building and reiteration of essential
grammatical structures. The vocabulary will stress everyday situations and
current events. 2 hrs./wk. This course may be offered as a Learning
Communities (LCOM) section, see current credit schedule for LCOM
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