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2017-2018 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Accounting |
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ACC 12100 Accounting Principles I (4 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 4-0
Offered: F,W,S
This course provides an introduction to fundamental accounting principles. The principles are applied to the recording of transactions as assets, liabilities, owner’s equity, income and expenses. The recorded transactions are then used in the preparation of financial statements - balance sheet, income statement and statement of owner’s equity for sole proprietorships and partnerships.
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ACC 12200 Accounting Principles II (4 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 4-0
Offered: F,W,S
This course builds on the fundamental accounting principles taught in Accounting I. The class covers the recording of corporate stock and dividend transactions and the proper presentation of the stockholder’s equity section of the balance sheet. The course introduces management accounting concepts through analysis of financial statements, preparation of the statement of cash flows, the introduction to cost accounting concepts and an understanding of the need for and development of budgets. Prerequisite: ACC 12100
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ACC 12500 Computer Accounting w/QuickBooks (4 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 4-0
Offered: W,S
This course is designed with hands-on tutorials for initially learning QuickBooks. A virtual company case runs throughout the text, enabling the student to better understand how various transactions and activities are interrelated in the business environment. Students learn the basics of entering transactions and generating reports using the sample company. The text covers the entire accounting cycle, including new company set-up as well as QuickBooks advanced features for accountants.
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ACC 20500 Cost Accounting (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
Offered: F
In this course the student will gain understanding of cost accounting systems and procedures, how they are used for business strategy and strategic implementations, experiencing an analysis of key data for planning and controlling to assist in management decisions. Prerequisites: ACC 12100 and ACC 12200 .
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Allied Health |
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ALH 10101 Medical Terminology (2 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 2-0
Offered: F,W,S
This course is a survey study in the word-building system for medical terms. It covers word roots, combining forms, prefixes, suffixes, and medical word-building and decoding. Emphasis is placed on the correct spelling of terms, as well as definition and usage according to medical specialties. This course can be utilized by students who are planning a health career. Prerequisite: ENG 09920 or requisite test scores.
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ALH 10300 Professional CPR (0.25 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 0.25-0
Offered: F,S
This course provides information and practice for appropriate response in the event of cardipulmonary emergency event (one-man, two-man, infant, child, AED & choking victim).
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ALH 10400 Nursing Assistant (6 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-4.5
Offered: F,W,S
This course will prepare students to provide competent, evidence-based assistive nursing care in a variety of healthcare settings, with primary focus on the elderly. Emphasis will be placed on effective communication and interpersonal skills; infection control measures; safety and emergency procedures; and the promotion of residents’ independence and rights. Successful completion of this course will prepare students to be eligible for the state competency evaluation exam and placement on state Nurse Aide Registry. Prerequisite: ENG 09920 (or requisite test scores),TB Test, Uniform, and clean criminal background check. Please visit the Nursing Assistant website: http://www.kirtland.edu/programs-we-offer/certified-nursing-assistant-course
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ALH 10801 Pathology w/Pharmacology (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
Offered: F,W
This course focus is on description of conditions and diseases of the organ system, including etiology, signs and symptoms, and method of diagnosis and treatment. Students will build on their knowledge of anatomy and physiology and medical terminology through a detailed study of common pathological conditions and the drugs used in their treatment. Prerequisites: ALH 10101 and BIO 10700 .
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ALH 11300 Medical Ethics & Law (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
Offered: F,W,S
This course provides the student with an overview of medical law and ethics for health care professionals. Topics discussed include criminal and civil acts, contracts, negligence, malpractice, torts, HIPPA, and other health care legislative rulings. Case studies will be used throughout the course to allow students to apply and analyze the content areas of the course. Prerequisite: ENG 09920 College Reading and Writing or requisite test scores.
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ALH 25100 MA Business Practices (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
Offered: W
MA Business Practices is a course that provides students with knowledge to perform administrative skills in an ambulatory care setting. Prerequisite: Program admission. Prerequisites or co-requisites: ALH 25201 , ALH 25401 , & PHB 10200 .
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ALH 25201 MA Clinical Procedures (4 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 2-4
Offered: W
MA Clinical Procedures is a lab course that prepares students to perform clinic skills in an ambulatory care setting. Replaces: ALH 25200. Prerequisite: Program admission. Pre or co-requisites: ALH 25100 , ALH 25401 and PHB 10200 .
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ALH 25401 MA Quality, Safety and Patient Advocacy (2 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 2-0
Offered: W
Quality, Safety, and Patient Advocacy is a course that covers risk management, quality and safety in patient care and support for patients. Replaces ALH 25400. Pre or co-requisites: ALH 25100 , ALH 25201 & PHB 10200 .
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ALH 25500 Prof Issues in MA & Internship (4 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 4-0
Offered: S
Professional Issues in MA & Internship is a course that includes 160 internship hours along with seminar time in professional behavior and performing as a team member. Prerequisite: Program admission
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Art |
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ART 10000 Art History I (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
Offered: F
This course surveys the major developments, movements, and philosophies of the visual arts from the Prehistoric to the Renaissance period by means of lecture, slides, and videos. (Humanities Credit)
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ART 10103 Art History II (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
Offered: W
This course provides a survey of the major developments, movements, and philosophies of the visual arts from the Renaissance period to the present, by means of lecture, slides, and videos. (Humanities Credit)
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ART 10500 Intro to Design (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 0-4
Offered: F,W
In this course, students will gain an understanding of the relationships between shape, form, pattern, texture, and color. By using computers, the student will create compositions dealing with biomorphic and rectilinear shapes. This course is intended to give the student a basic knowledge of the principles of composition and the elements of design and the role they play in the creative process. (Humanities Credit)
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ART 10600 Fund of Drawing I (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 0-4
Offered: F,W
This course will stress the process of drawing as an imitation of nature through eye-hand coordination. Drawings are generated exclusively from still lifes as subject matter. Emphasis is on linear construction with a concern for accurate proportion and simple positive-negative/figure-ground relationships. Value structure is introduced after an initial but solid understanding of sighting and measuring, composition, and spatial relationships has been developed. Media is limited to achromatic/monochromatic dry drawing materials. (Humanities Credit)
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ART 10700 Painting I (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 0-4
Offered: F
This course will stress the process of painting as an imitation of nature through eye-hand coordination. Paintings are generated from photographs and still lifes (observed objects) as subject matter. Emphasis is on the exploration of techniques with a concern for accurate proportion, simple positive-negative/figure-ground relationships, and color dynamics. Technical realism is introduced after an initial but solid understanding of color theory, compositions, and spatial relations has been developed. Media is limited to full-spectral wet oil materials. (Humanities Credit)
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ART 11400 Sculpture I (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 0-4
Offered: W
Students will explore the processes and materials of sculpture (clay, stone, wood, plaster, metals, and other media) with an emphasis on the concepts of three-dimensional form and space. (Humanities Credit)
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ART 11500 Photography I (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 2-2
Offered: F
This course offers an introduction to the basic technical skills of photography as a creative medium for personal expression. (Humanities Credit)
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ART 11700 Art Appreciation (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
Offered: F,W
Provides the non-artist with an appreciation of the visual arts. Through explanation, exploration, research, discussion and hands-on activities, the student will gain an understanding of the concepts involved in discussion and creating art and its role in human society. Co-rerequisite: ENG 09920 or requisite test scores (Humanities Credit)
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ART 17000 Graphic Studio (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 1-3
Offered: W
This course is an introduction to the computer as a design tool using industry standards in page layout and digital software. (Humanities Credit)
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ART 19000 Digital Communications (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 1-3
Offered: W
The study of fundamental design concepts and elements as they are applied to digital media. Students will create digitally manipulated images using various imaging techniques for print media as it relates to their major area of study. (Humanities Credit)
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ART 20600 Drawing II (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 0-4
Offered: W
This course stresses the process of drawing as an imitation of nature through eye-hand coordination. Drawings are generated from still life and photographs as subject matter. In Drawing I, emphasis is on linear construction with a concern for accurate proportion and simple positive-negative/figure-ground relationships. Emphasis in Drawing II is on value structure and the development of the realistic rendering techniques. Students should show a concentration in experimental media, techniques, spatial relationships, and conceptual processes of drawing. Prerequisite: ART-10600 . (Humanities Credit)
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ART 20700 Painting II (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 0-4
Offered: W
Painting II will continue to stress the process of painting as an imitation of nature through eye-hand coordination. Paintings are generated from photographs and still lifes as subject matter. Students embark on a wider exploration of techniques with a concern for accurate proportion, simple positive-negative/figure-ground relationships, and color dynamics. Technical realism is one approach used to develop a continuing understanding of color theory, composition, and spatial relationships. Emphasis is on the student’s personal development and refinement of personal expression. Media is limited to full-spectral wet oil materials. Prerequisite: ART 10700 (Humanities Credit)
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ART 21100 3-Dimensional Design (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 0-4
Offered: W
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals and concepts of organizing forms in three dimensions. Students use basic materials for a sequence of observation-based problems exploring line, plane and volume with modeled and constructed forms, both in relief and free standing. (Humanities Credit)
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ART 25000 Illustration I (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 1-3
Offered: W
This is an introductory course in the basic black, white, and color media illustration techniques with exploration in figurative drawing, media techniques, color and composition, spatial relationships, and conceptual progress of page layout. Illustration I will utilize the knowledge gained in Fundamentals of Drawing I to produce artwork that tells a story or expresses an idea. Artwork is generated by the media available to the student that best fits the idea, such as graphite, charcoal, ink, digital, photography, paint, colored pencil, etc. The ultimate goal in illustration is to create work that can be used for publication, whether magazine, book, brochure, etc. Prerequisite: ART 10600 . (Humanities Credit)
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ART 27531 Rendering I (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 1-3
Offered: F
A drawing and painting course in super realism using various media. (Humanities Credit)
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ART 27545 Computer Generated Images I (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 1-3
Offered: F
In this course, students will learn the fundamental concepts and features of Adobe Photoshop. These concepts include photo editing and retouching, color correction, layer basics, and special effects. (Humanities Credit)
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ART 27571 Computer Animation I (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 1-3
Offered: F
Computer Animation I is an introductory study of the three-dimensional computer images and animation. The class will use 3D Studio to create three-dimensional imagery, apply texture maps, and lighting effects. Several animation techniques will also be studied. Students will meet in small groups to discuss lessons and activities. (Humanities Credit)
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ART 28000 Portfolio I (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-1
Offered: F,W
This is an advanced course in portfolio preparation. It will stress the process of preparing an intensive portfolio for the artist’s market. Résumés and artist’s statements are written to develop an initial but solid understanding of the artist’s work. (Humanities Credit)
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Astronomy |
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AST 10200 Exploration of Astronomy (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
Offered: F,W,S
This one-semester introductory astronomy course explores our solar system, the stars and their evolution, the various types, composition and evolution of galaxies, the structure of the universe and cosmology. This course meets the Michigan Transfer Agreement requirement of a science course without a laboratory, or taken with AST 10300 , will also count as a science course with a laboratory. Prerequisite: MTH 07300 or requisite test scores. (Science credit)
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AST 10300 Observational Astronomy (1 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 0-2
Offered: F,W,S
This laboratory course is a hands-on introduction to astronomy and technology in the observational arena. The focus is on observational and experimental methods of scientific inquiry and the usage of basic analytical practices. The secondary focus will be on basic laboratory and safety skills. The curriculum is implemented through a combination of physical and observational laboratory exercises and experiments. This course, taken in tandem with AST-10200, meets the Michigan Transfer Agreement requirement of a laboratory science course. Prerequisite: MTH 07300 or requisite test scores. Co-requisite: AST 10200 (Science credit)
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Automotive |
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AUT 16100 Engine Fundamentals & Overhaul (4 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-3
Offered: W
This course provides an introduction to design, operation, troubleshooting, and service procedures of modern gasoline engines. The student will participate in disassembly, measurement, inspection, and reassembly of engine components. Use of technical data and service procedures will be stressed. The student will complete the ASE A1 technician certification exam, demonstrating knowledge of the skills necessary to diagnose, service and repair automobile gasoline engines. Prerequisite: AUT 16302 or instructor’s permission.
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AUT 16201 Fuel Systems & Emission Control (4 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-3
Offered: W
This lecture/lab course is designed to provide instruction in fundamentals, construction, operation, troubleshooting, and servicing of the components of the fuel and emission control systems. Students will participate in disassembly and reassembly of components and fuel systems and in emission control testing. Prerequisite: AUT 16401 or instructor’s permission.
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AUT 16302 Automotive Fundamentals (4 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 2-3
Offered: F
This is a lecture/lab course designed to familiarize the student with the automotive unit, design, production, operating, testing, servicing, and job opportunities. Technician certification will be covered on the state and national levels. General ethics at school, on and off the job, along with sexual harassment education will also be addressed.
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AUT 16401 Basic Electricity (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 2-2
Offered: F
This electrical course is designed as a prerequisite for automotive electrical classes. Areas of instruction will cover basic electricity, magnetism, fundamentals of batteries, starting motors, charging systems, ignition systems, electrical accessories, and basic wiring. Prerequisite: MTH 06300 or requisite test scores.
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AUT 16801 Automotive Electrical Systems (4 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-3
Offered: W
In this course, students will develop technical knowledge and skills necessary to service and diagnose modern electrical systems. Emphasis will be placed on electrical testing techniques and use of electrical testing equipment. Instruction and lab work will cover chassis wiring, electrical accessories, batteries, starters, charging systems, and ignition system service. The student will complete the ASE A6 technician certification exam, demonstrating knowledge of the skills necessary to diagnose, service and repair automobile electrical systems. Prerequisite: AUT 16401 or instructor’s permission.
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AUT 17703 Automotive Braking Systems (4 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-3
Offered: F
This course is designed to provide instruction and skill development in automotive brake system theory and service. Students will develop skills and technical knowledge in the evolution of operation, theory, diagnosis, and repair of conventional and modern computer-controlled anti-lock braking systems. The student will complete the A5 technician certification exam, demonstrating knowledge of the skills necessary to diagnose, service and repair automotive braking systems. Co-requisite: AUT 16302 or instructor’s permission.
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AUT 20402 Intro to Auto Service Management (2 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 2-0
Offered: F
This course is a study of facility licensing and management, with coverage of customer relations, promotional techniques, ethics, sexual harassment issues, job-seeking skills, and the laws of the State of Michigan as they apply to the automotive repair industry. The subjects of warranty processing, expense control, productivity, and time labor standards are defined and studied. Employee compensation and incentives, along with job opportunities and classifications, are also discussed and identified.
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AUT 21800 Automatic Transmissions (4 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 2-4
Offered: F
In this lecture/lab course, students are prepared to service, diagnose, and overhaul commonly used automatic transmissions and transaxles. Emphasis will be placed on principles of operation, model variations, servicing techniques, and troubleshooting procedures. The student will complete the ASE A2 technician certification exam, demonstrating knowledge of the skills necessary to diagnose, service and repair automatic transmissions Prerequisite: AUT 16302 or instructor’s permission.
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AUT 26500 Steering Suspension & Alignment (4 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-3
Offered: F
This is a lecture/lab course covering nomenclature and operating principles of steering and suspension systems. Emphasis is on skill development in servicing power steering systems, replacement of suspension components, and four-wheel alignment. The student will complete the ASE A4 technician exam, demonstrating knowledge of the skills necessary to diagnose, service and repair automotive steering and suspension systems. Prerequisites: AUT 16302 and AUT 17703 or instructor’s permission.
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AUT 26601 Gas Engine Performance/Diagnostics (4 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-3
Offered: F
Through the study of theory and use of testing and diagnostic procedures for computerized engine controls, the student will develop the skills required of a diagnostic drivability technician. The student will complete the ASE A8 technician certification exam, demonstrating knowledge of the skills necessary to diagnose, service and repair automotive engine management systems. Prerequisites: successful completion of first and second semester of automotive curriculum or instructor’s permission and AUT 16201 , AUT 16302 , AUT 16401 , and AUT 16801 .
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AUT 26700 Diesel Eng Performance & Diagnostic (4 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-3
Offered: W
This is a lecture/lab course designed to teach students performance and diagnostic procedures on modern passenger car and light duty truck diesel engines. Differences between diesel engine diagnostics and gasoline engines will be covered in great detail. Combustion chamber, fuel, cooling, and lubrication system designs are discussed. Maintenance requirements due to low sulfur fuel, particulate traps, air filter service and new engine oil configurations are all covered. The student will complete the ASE A9 technician certification exam, demonstrating knowledge of the skills necessary to diagnose, service and repair automotive diesel engines. Prerequisite: AUT 26601 or instructor’s permission.
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AUT 27000 Heating & Air Conditioning (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 2-2
Offered: W
In this basic refrigeration and air conditioning course, students will gain skills in refrigeration tools and materials, basic refrigeration systems, compressors, refrigerant controls, electric circuit controls, refrigerants testing, and repair of air conditioning units. The student will complete the ASE A7 technician certification exam, demonstrating knowledge of the skills necessary to diagnose, service and repair automotive heating and air conditioning systems. Prerequisite: AUT 16302 or instructor’s permission.
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AUT 27900 Manual Trans Drivelines/Rear Axles (4 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-3
Offered: W
This is a lecture/lab course in the function, construction, operation, servicing, and troubleshooting of conventional power transmission components used in passenger cars and light trucks; clutch, manual transmission/transaxle, propeller shafts, universal joints, and rear axles. The student is given experience in disassembly and reassembly of component parts. The student will complete the ASE A3 technician exam, demonstrating knowledge of the skills necessary to diagnose, service and repair automotive drivelines and manual transmissions. Prerequisite: AUT 16302 or instructor permission.
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AUT 29900 Automotive Internship (5 cr.)
Offered: F,W,S
This internship offers supervised automotive repair experience at a selected automotive repair facility. Students accomplish the course objectives while employed in the automotive industry. This course is required for completion of the associate in applied science, and the master certificate program. The student will complete a minimum 180 hours in this course. Prerequisite: instructor permission.
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Biology |
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BIO 10100 General Biology (4 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-2
Offered: F,W
This is a lecture and laboratory course in the basic principles of life science; genetics, origin, and evolution of life, structure, function, and classification of organisms and interactions in the ecosystem are stressed. Prerequisites: ENG 09920 and MTH 07300 or requisite test scores in English and Math (Science Credit)
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BIO 10700 Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology (4 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-2
Offered: F,W,S
This course provides an abbreviated study of the gross and microscopic structures and functions of the systems, organs, and tissues of the human body. Terminology and common pathologies of each system will be introduced. This course includes two hours of laboratory. (Science credit)
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BIO 20000 Fundamentals of Nutrition (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
Offered: F,W
This course was designed for students with an interest in nutrition and wellness with an emphasis on key nutritional concepts for health care students. The relationship between nutrition and disease processes will be explored. Specific dietary needs of special populations will also be examined. Various diets and their impact on health will be discussed. Prerequisite: MTH 07300 or requisite test scores. Pre or co-requisite: ENG 10303 . (Science credit)
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BIO 20100 General Zoology (4 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-2
Offered: W (even-numbered years)
This course provides a lecture/laboratory survey of the major animal groups including internal and external structure; reproductive processes; behavior patterns; life history; and special features peculiar to each group. Some field work in identification of local animals is included. Prerequisite: BIO-10100 or permission of instructor. (Science Credit)
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BIO 21000 Microbiology (4 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-2
Offered: F,W
This course provides a lecture/laboratory study of the major groups of microbes. The structure of the unicellular organism will be compared to the structure of multicellular organisms. Applications to medicine and ecology will be discussed. The course is designed for the liberal arts student as well as the health sciences student. Prerequisites: BIO 10100 or BIO 25000 and BIO 25100 (or BIO 23500 and BIO 23600 if previously completed) or permission of instructor. (Science Credit)
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BIO 25000 Human Anatomy (4 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-2
Offered: F,W,S
A one-semester lecture and laboratory course that uses a systemic approach to explore the levels of organization of the human body from microscopic to gross anatomy structures and how they interact with each other to sustain homeostasis. The course will cover cells, tissues, all organ systems along with an introduction to pregnancy, human growth, development and genetics. (Science credit)
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BIO 25100 Human Physiology (4 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-2
Offered: F,W,S
A one-semester course that examines the fundamental principles that govern the functions of the organ systems. This course investigates the regulation, control and interrelationships of the organ systems of the human body. Prerequisites: ENG 09920 and MTH 07300 or requisite test scores in English and Math; High school chemistry is recommended but not mandatory. (Science Credit)
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Business & Marketing |
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BUS 10100 Intro to Business (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
Offered: F,W,S
This course provides an orientation to characteristics and functions of business, business environment, opportunities, ownership, management, organization, marketing, physical plant, personnel, finance, ethics, law, and controls for decision making.
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BUS 10700 Entrepreneurship and Innovation (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
Offered: F,S
Students will begin by exploring their entrepreneurial aptitude by learning to identify and assess opportunities, perform entrepreneurial readiness assessments, and map resources. They will then move through the ideation process, exploring the use of the ideation canvas model for strategic planning. Students will be engaged in the business community, develop a business plan and pitch, as well as research strategic resources.
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BUS 10800 Personal Financial Planning (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
Offered: W
This course is designed to help students understand the major personal financial planning problems that individuals and families encounter in life including budgeting, taxes, insurance, savings, credit management, investing, retirement and estate planning.
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BUS 21000 Principles of Management (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
Offered: F,W,S
A foundation course that provides the principles, concepts and theories of business management. Explores the constraints and challenges of management practices including management of the global environment, diversity, social responsibility and ethics, decision making, planning, organizing, controlling, leading, teamwork, motivating employees and managing operations. Pre or co-requisite: BUS 10100 or BUS 10700 .
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BUS 21500 Business Law (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
Offered: F,S
Students will explore basic principles of legal environment of business, ethical standards, U.S. judicial systems, contract and commercial law, business organizations, employment and labor law, governmental regulations, and the global business environment. The students will explore case studies that ensure critical thinking development and application of ethical principles. Pre or co-requisite: BUS 10100 or BUS 10700 .
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BUS 24500 Human Resource Management (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
Offered: W,S
Provides students and practicing managers with a full and practical review of essential human resource concepts and techniques, with a focus on using human resource practices to improve performance, productivity and profitability within the workplace. Topics include recruitment, placement, talent management, training and development, compensation, ethics, employee relations, labor relations, collective bargaining, employee safety and health and managing global human resources. Pre or co-requisite: BUS 10100 or BUS 10700 .
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BUS 29900 Internship in Business, Marketing or Accounting (3 cr.)
Offered: F,W,S
This experience is arranged to provide students with an opportunity to explore the reality of business environments. Placement will be arranged so the student receives experience in his/her preferred discipline. Learning objectives will be developed in consideration of the student’s education and career goals. Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA, sophomore standing, business department and advisor approval.
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Internship/Service Learning |
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CAP 29901 Internship/Service Learning (1 cr.)
Offered: F,W,S
This course can be used for technical elective credits in the M-TEC curricula providing students the opportunity to increase the value of their education through a meaningful work experience. This on-the-job training or community service must be mutually agreed upon with the student, advisor, and worksite designee before work commences. This work experience may be paid, voluntary, or community service oriented.
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CAP 29902 Internship/Service Learning (2 cr.)
Offered: F,W,S
This course can be used for technical elective credits in the M-TEC curricula providing students the opportunity to increase the value of their education through a meaningful work experience. This on-the-job training or community service must be mutually agreed upon with the student, advisor, and worksite designee before work commences. This work experience may be paid, voluntary, or community service oriented.
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CAP 29903 Internship/Service Learning (3 cr.)
Offered: F,W,S
This course can be used for technical elective credits in the M-TEC curricula providing students the opportunity to increase the value of their education through a meaningful work experience. This on-the-job training or community service must be mutually agreed upon with the student, advisor, and worksite designee before work commences. This work experience may be paid, voluntary, or community service oriented.
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CAP 29904 Internship/Service Learning (4 cr.)
Offered: F,W,S
This course can be used as technical elective credits in the M-TEC curricula providing students the opportunity to increase the value of their education through a meaningful work experience. This on-the-job training or community service must be mutually agreed upon with the student, advisor, and worksite designee before work commences. This work experience may be paid, voluntary, or community service oriented.
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Career & Personal Development |
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CAR 200– Service Learning Project (1-5 cr.)
Offered: Varies
An individual service-learning project will be designed under the supervision of the coordinator of service learning and appropriate faculty members. The student will design a community placement as the basis for academic learning. Prerequisite: permission of the service learning advisory committee.
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CAR 09300 Study Skills (1 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 1-0
Offered: F,W
This course will assess students’ study habits. Students will learn note-taking, test-taking, memory improvement, time management, and how to reduce anxiety. Students will explore college life and methods to cope with it through group counseling activities.
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CAR 10201 College Survival and Success I (1 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 1-0
Offered: F,W
This course introduces skills necessary for early survival and success in college. It focuses on personal development, learning style analysis, time management, goal setting, and a thorough overview and orientation of Kirtland Community College programs, services, and resources.
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CAR 10401 College Research in the Digital Age (1 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 1-0
Offered: F,W,S
This course is designed to introduce students to the skills necessary to use an academic library and how to conduct effective research including information gathering, retrieval, and evaluation to support academic success and lifelong learning. Course content will include readings, lecture notes, discussion, and hands-on online searching. Academic integrity and citing sources will be covered.
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CAR 12600 Service Learning Lab (1 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 0-2
Offered: Varies
A service-learning project designed by an instructor to supplement course learning, this may be offered either as a required or optional lab.
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Chemistry |
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CHE 10000 Chemical Science (4 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-2
Offered: F
Chemical Science with lab presents the elementary principles of inorganic, physical, and organic chemistry. It is intended to introduce college chemistry, or to satisfy course requirements in technical fields such as nursing. Prerequisite: High school algebra, MTH 07300 or requisite test scores. (Science Credit)
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CHE 10101 Gen Chemistry I (4 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 4-0
Offered: F
General Chemistry I provides a thorough discussion of the topics of atomic structure, stoichiometry, solutions and pH, gas laws, electronic configuration and bonding theories, the periodic tables, and liquids and solids. Prerequisites: Two semesters of high school algebra or MTH 07300 (or requisite test scores) and a year of high school chemistry or CHE 10000 or CHE 10400 or permission of the instructor. Prerequisite or co-requisite: ENG-10303 . Co-requisite: CHE 10102 Note that high school classes must have been completed with a “C” or higher grade. (Science Credit)
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CHE 10102 Gen Chemistry Lab I (1 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 0-3
Offered: F
This is a laboratory course to accompany CHE 10101 . Co-requisite: CHE 10101 . (Science Credit)
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CHE 10201 General Chemistry II (4 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 4-0
Offered: W
This is a continuation of General Chemistry I, concerned broadly with thermodynamics and kinetics. Topics discussed include kinetics data analysis and reaction mechanisms, chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry, chemical thermodynamics, nuclear chemistry, and some descriptive chemistry of the elements. Prerequisite: CHE 10101 . Corequisite: CHE 10202 . (Science Credit)
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CHE 10202 General Chemistry II Lab (1 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 0-3
Offered: W
This is a laboratory course to accompany CHE 10201 . Co-requisite: CHE 10201 . (Science Credit)
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CHE 10400 Chemistry for Health Sciences (4 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-2
Offered: F,W,S
This is a one semester introductory chemistry course designed for non-science majors. The course is for students planning to enter careers in nursing, nutrition, environmental science, food science and a wide variety of other health-related professions. The course exposes students to concepts of general, organic and biological chemistry. Prerequisites: Two semesters of high school algebra with a “C” or better or MTH 07300 or requisite test scores. (Science Credit)
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CIS 09500 21st Century Tech Literacy (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
Offered: F,W,S
This course is designed to provide students with basic technology skills needed to succeed in college courses and the current job market. Topics covered include communication in the digital age, terminology, applications, internet research, netiquette, college resources, and transfer of knowledge from computer or laptop use to tablet or smart phone use. Prerequisite: Computer Skills Placement Test Score
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CIS 10500 Intro to Computers (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
Offered: F,W,S
Students will become familiar with hardware and software terminology/concepts, Windows operating system, word processing, spreadsheet, database management and presentation software. Application software used is the current version of Windows and Microsoft Office Professional. Prerequisite Skills: Basic computer and keyboarding skills are required for successful completion of this course.
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CIS 21000 Internet & Web Page Development (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 1-2
Offered: F
Students will be given an overview of the Internet, WWW and Windows file management techniques. Students will learn how to design and create W3C compliant web pages using HTML, XHTML, and cascading style sheets (CSS). Areas covered include: css formatting, hyperlinks, images, image maps, tables, newsletter formats, forms, framed pages, multimedia files, and java applets. Students will also learn how to create their own graphical images for their pages using web-based sites and Photoshop. Completed pages will be uploaded to the student’s Internet web site and debugged. Co-requisite: CIS 10500 .
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CIS 21500 Web Animation & Multimedia (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
Offered: W
Students will create animated graphic content for websites. Prerequisite: CIS 10500 or demonstrated competency.
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CIS 22400 UNIX (2 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 2-0
Offered: W
Students will learn about the UNIX operating system environment. They will learn about the different UNIX shells and how to issue basic system commands. Students will explore the UNIX file system (partitions, directories, navigation, etc.). Other topics covered include the following: 1) using common editors; 2) basic and advanced file management commands; 3) creating simple and complex shell scripts; 4) using pine for e-mail; 5) using UNIX utilities; and 6) programming in a UNIX environment. System administration will also be covered. Prerequisite: CIS 10500 or demonstrated competency.
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CIS 22500 Spreadsheets (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
Offered: W
Students will learn how to build, save, format, print, and modify spreadsheets. Students will also learn how to develop formulas/functions, charts, link worksheets, link workbooks, utilize auditing features, use database features, and develop macros. Application software is the current commercial version of Microsoft Excel. Prerequisite: CIS 10500 or demonstrated competency.
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CIS 23501 Database Design (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 2-2
Offered: W
Students will learn the theoretical knowledge necessary to design and implement effective information databases. Areas such as file layout, data structures, implementation methods, security, and web interfacing will be addressed. Students will work with a currently popular commercially available database management system. Prerequisite: CIS 10500 or demonstrated competency.
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CIS 27001 Programming I (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
Offered: F
This course investigates general methods of problem-solving, principles of programming, and algorithmic design. This includes data types, data storage, I/O (input and output), arithmetic operators, assignment and expressional operators, functions and modular programming, array processing, pointers, record data structures and file I/O. Classes, methods and inheritance will also be introduced. Prerequisite: MTH 07300 or requisite test scores. Co-requisite: CIS 10500 or demonstrated competency.
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CIS 27101 Programming II (4 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 4-0
Offered: W
General methods of problem-solving, principles of algorithmic design, and object-oriented design are discussed. This includes data types, functions, arrays, pointers, objects, classes, class inheritance, polymorphism, exceptions, input, output, and file-handling techniques. Other topics introduced include linked lists, stacks, queues, recursion, sorting, collection classes, events and graphics. Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in CIS 27001 or demonstrated competency.
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CJS 10000 Intro to Criminal Justice (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
Offered: F
This course introduces students to the social reality of crime, criminal behavior and law as each of these relates to the criminal justice system. Students examine the role of law enforcement, prosecution, defense, court system, corrections and juvenile justice at various levels. Students are challenged to expand both their knowledge and appreciation of the criminal justice system through arranged visits to courts, detention facilities and working law enforcement agencies.
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CJS 11000 Careers in Emergency Services (1 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 1-0
Offered: F,W
The course is designed to acquaint the student with a variety of emergency services occupations.
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CJS 11300 Intro to Fitness Training (1 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 0-2
Offered: F,W
This course will introduce students to the components and requirements of the state mandated Physical Fitness Test for police academy recruits. Physical training will focus on cardio and strengthening the upper body and core. Students will develop a personal fitness plan for instructor approval and will implement it as supplemental training outside the class.
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CJS 11400 Juvenile Justice (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
Offered: F,W
The history and evolving philosophies of juvenile justice will be introduced along with an overview of the juvenile justice system. Influencing factors such as family, social media, economic status, education, abuse, neglect and gang affiliation will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on the role of law enforcement and the challenges and issues related to juvenile law enforcement.
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CJS 20500 Fitness Training (2 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 1-2
Offered: W,S
This course will introduce students to the components and requirements of the state mandated Physical Fitness Test for police academy recruits. Physical training will focus on cardio and strengthening the upper body and core; students will develop a personal fitness plan for instructor approval and will implement it as supplemental training outside the class. Wellness concepts will include nutrition, dietary supplements, sleep, stress and other factors that can impact health and fitness. Prerequisite: CJS 11300
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CJS 20600 Decision Making in Law Enforcement (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
Offered: F,W
This course will explore a variety of topical issues in law enforcement related to reasoned decision making. The Force Continuum will be introduced. Discussion of subconscious influences on decision making including cultural diversity, personal bias, and emotional intelligence; introduction of methods to self-identify potential detrimental factors and cultivate informed decision making; identification of external influences to decision making including politics, peer pressure, media, bystander video and social media; overview of resources such as dash and body cameras in documenting decisions and actions; ethical dilemmas and decision making. Prerequisite: SOC 23500 . Pre or co-requisite: SOC 23500 .
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CJS 20700 Law Enforcement Communication Fundamentals (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
Offered: F,W
This course will discuss the importance of written, verbal and nonverbal communication skills in Law Enforcement. Students will learn basic terminology and acronyms, gather required information through subject interviews and generate various law enforcement reports, prepare and present individual and group projects and participate in mock media interviews. Students will be introduced to verbal judo, nonverbal cues and cultural, regional and generational differences in communication. Prerequisite: ENG 10303 .
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CJS 21000 Criminal Evidence Procedure (4 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-2
Offered: F,W
The student will identify the basic rules of evidence applicable to the offender as related to the operational level of law enforcement. The student will draw a distinction between admissible and inadmissible evidence and apply the rules of admissibility to the laws of arrest, reasonable force, search and seizure, and other related legal procedures. Students will receive hand-on experience with the various methods of crime scene analysis, evidence collection and preservation, determining modus operandi, and case preparation. Prerequisites: MTH 07300 or requisite test scores and CJS 24000 .
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CJS 21100 Narcotics Investigation (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
Offered: F,W
This course will familiarize students with investigations involving dangerous drugs and will include history, sources, recognition, laws, and courtroom presentations. Prerequisite: CJS 24000
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CJS 24000 Criminology (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
Offered: W
This course provides an analysis of crime, criminal behavior, and punishment through a variety of historical and contemporary theoretical perspectives. Prerequisites or co-requisites: ENG 10303 and either PSY 10100 or SOC 10100 or permission of instructor.
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CJS 24500 Social Deviant Behavior (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
Offered: F,W
This course studies social deviant behavior, including social and ethnic bias, sociopaths, cult behavior, and ethical behaviors within the criminal justice process. Prerequisite: PSY 10100 or SOC 10100 .
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CJS 26600 Police Academy (21 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 42
Offered: F,W
This 17-week regional police academy is approved and operated under the authority of the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES). The program content meets and exceeds minimum training requirements as outlined in the MCOLES Basic Training Curriculum and Training Objectives including coursework, critical skills, attendance and academic performance. Mandatory dress and conduct requirements. Prerequisites: Successful completion of MCOLES mandated entrance requirements and Director’s approval.
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CJS 26601 Military Police Academy (7.5 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 17.5
Offered: W
This is a 7-week, Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) approved regional police academy, specifically designed to complete training for military personnel leaving the service. Students will complete Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) and successfully pass a mastery exam administered by MCOLES. It will cover investigation, patrol procedures, detention and prosecution, police skills, traffic, tactical operation, EVO (emergency vehicle operation), defensive tactics/forced continuum, firearms and evidence collection. Prerequisite: must meet MCOLES Military Police requirements.
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CJS 29901 Criminal Justice Internship (1 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 0-2
Offered: F,W,S
This internship course provides CJ students field observation of the various components of Law Enforcement. Students will be assigned to an approved law enforcement agency to participate in patrol ride-alongs and observation of operations and administration. The internship will consist of 30 hours of patrol and 20 hours of operations/administration, including dispatch, report writing, office support, and agency policies and procedures. There are mandatory dress and conduct requirements. Prerequisite: Approval of the Careers in Public Safety Advisor.
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CMT 10100 Composite Materials Introduction (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
Offered: F
Introduction to the fundamentals of composite materials; overview of their matrix system and associated components. The student will learn the historical significance of the development of composites and the key role played in supporting new product development in industries including aerospace, military, automotive, marine, medicine and sports. The course explores and explains the matrices of combinations of core and their interface to the final composite structure.
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