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ACC* H113 - Principles of Financial Accounting
Credits: 3
The course offers an introduction to financial accounting with an emphasis on the use and interpretation of financial accounting information. It introduces the student to the balance sheet, income statement, statement of retained earnings, the cash flow statement and the operation of an accounting information system. The course focuses on the fundamental theory and principles of accounting and utilizes accounting procedures to clarify and demonstrate the underlying concepts.
Prerequisite(s): ACC*H113 is a rigorous college level course. Students should have completed all developmental course work.
Note: The computer is used in this course.
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ACC* H117 - Principles of Managerial Accounting
Credits: 3
The major objectives of this course are to introduce management tools and models that use accounting information. The use of accounting information for planning, controlling, and decision-making is explored in topics including cost behavior, budgeting and cost accounting. The analysis and interpretation of information are stressed in this rigorous one semester management accounting course.
Prerequisite(s): ACC* H113.
Note: The computer is used in this course.
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ACC* H123 - Accounting Software Applications
Credits: 3
Recognizing the importance of computer skills in accounting, this course is designed to acquaint the student with techniques and procedures in using microcomputers as a problem-solving tool in accounting and related disciplines. A PC accounting package and a computerized spreadsheet package will be used in the course. The course will be appropriately rigorous, and the spreadsheet usage will be centered around problems typical of a second semester accounting course.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in ACC* H113, CSA* H105, and MAT* H137.
Corequisite(s): ACC* H117.
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ACC* H241 - Federal Taxes I
Credits: 3
The Federal Income Tax course is a one-semester study of the Internal Revenue Code as it pertains to individuals. Its purpose is to introduce the student to the federal income tax laws and the application of those laws to the preparation of tax returns.
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ACC* H271 - Intermediate Accounting I
Credits: 3
This course is designed to develop a high level of technical competence. Beginning with basic accounting issues, the course develops students’ skills to the point at which they can handle complex professional level problems requiring not only a knowledge of procedures, but also a keen awareness of the concepts behind them. Consideration is given to analysis and interpretation of financial data.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in ACC* H117.
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ACC* H272 - Intermediate Accounting II
Credits: 3
ACC*H272 is a continuation of the studies begun in ACC*H271. Particular emphasis is on the topics involving financial statement reporting and disclosure. Subjects covered in depth include current and long-term liabilities, long term investments, the accounting for corporate capital, retained earnings and dividends, the preparation of the Cash Flow Statement, and Income Tax Accounting.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in ACC* H117.
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Anthropology |
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ANT* H101 - Introduction to Anthropology
Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to the four fields of anthropology: physical (or biological), cultural, archaeological, and linguistic. Topics include a study of evolution, the origins of humankind, human variation, the development of culture, economic and political organization, archaeology, language and communication, marriage and family patterns, kinship and descent, religion, the arts, personality and culture, and cultural change.
Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENG* H101.
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ANT* H121 - Introduction to Archaeology
Credits: 3
Archaeology is the study of past cultures and societies through examination of their material remains. The class will explore different varieties of archaeology and examine theory, methods, and techniques for investigating, reconstructing, interpreting, preserving, and ultimately, learning from the past. Students will then briefly review human cultural chronology from the time of the first people, the earliest Paleolithic ages, to the present, and deal with not only the artifact remains but also important social, economic, and even ideological questions, such as those on the origins of food production, social inequality, and civilization. Two major emphases throughout the course are archaeology as anthropology and the relevance of archaeology to modern human society and politics. The class will also examine discoveries that make the news during the semester.
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ANT* H205 - Cultural Anthropology
Credits: 3
This course is an examination of the concept of culture as the central mode through which humans become people. Students will examine the concept of culture vs. instinct, human cultural adaptation and variation, along with cultural universals, language and communication, marriage and family patterns, kinship and descent, religion, the arts, economic and political organization, personality and culture, and cultural change.
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Art The Division of Liberal Arts and Behavioral/Social Sciences encourages students to register for Art courses in order to develop appreciation of, and skills in, the Arts. Some of the courses are required in career programs; others are designed for students’ interests and personal development. Consultation with counselors will help determine specific needs. For information, contact the Division of Liberal Arts and Behavioral/Social Sciences at 575-8004.
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ART* H101 - Art History I
Credits: 3
This course is a survey of Western art and architecture from prehistory to the gothic period through an historical, cultural, and technological perspective. The class will include lectures, video and slide presentations for the art major or general student.
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ART* H102 - Art History II
Credits: 3
This course is a survey of Western art and architecture from the early Renaissance to the present day through an historical, cultural, and technological perspective. The class will include lectures, video and slide presentations for the art major or general student.
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ART* H111 - Drawing I
Credits: 3
Fundamentals of drawing and the use of line as an expressive medium are examined to show structure of form and space in still life, landscape, and the human figure. Work in a variety of media including pencil, pen and ink, wash, charcoal, and pastel is included.
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ART* H112 - Drawing II
Credits: 3
This is a continuation of ART* H111. Planned experiments using various media and the development of a personal style in drawing are offered.
Prerequisite(s): ART* H111 or permission of the Division Dean.
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ART* H121 - Two-Dimensional Design
Credits: 3
This is an introduction to color and design in two-dimensional work in various media.
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ART* H122 - Three-Dimensional Design
Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to three-dimensional studio techniques, use of materials, tools and media.
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ART* H131 - Sculpture I
Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to sculptural form and composition through direct techniques in a variety of materials including wood, plaster, clay and plastics.
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ART* H132 - Sculpture II
Credits: 3
This is a continuation and development of techniques introduced in ART* H131 as well as involvement in more advanced processes such as kinetic, metals and large-scale work. Independent work will be encouraged.
Prerequisite(s): ART* H131 or permission of the Division Dean.
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ART* H151 - Painting I
Credits: 3
This is a beginning course in painting in which the student is introduced to the methods and materials of painting and is encouraged to develop some proficiency in the technique of oils, acrylics, or watercolor through exploration and experimentation.
Prerequisite(s): ART* H111.
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ART* H152 - Painting II
Credits: 3
This is a continuation of ART* H151. Emphasis is on the development of skills and individual expression in the use of oils or acrylics.
Prerequisite(s): ART* H151 or permission of Division Dean.
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ART* H161 - Ceramics I
Credits: 3
This is an introduction to the creative possibilities of ceramic clay in pottery and sculpture through basic hand modeling techniques such as coil, slab, drape, and potter’s wheel. Firing and kiln procedures will also be covered.
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ART* H162 - Ceramics II
Credits: 3
This course is a continuation of ART* H161. Concentration is on wheel thrown and hand-built forms, kiln operation and glaze formation.
Prerequisite(s): ART* H161 or permission of Division Dean
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ART* H167 - Printmaking I
Credits: 3
Introduction to basic techniques in such graphic processes as silk screen, block printing, offset and dry-point etching.
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Astronomy |
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AST* H101 - Principles of Astronomy
Credits: 3
This course explores man’s rapidly growing knowledge of the Cosmos. Topics include: the sun as a star; the birth and death of stars; the nature of black holes, pulsars, and quasars; the origins of our solar system and the Universe; the identification of stars and constellations in the night sky; and the nature of time as man’s invention. Observatory sessions and projects planned as weather permits.
Prerequisite(s): MAT* H095 or placement test score.
Note: Students may not receive credit for both AST*H101 and AST*H111.
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AST* H111 - Introduction to Astronomy
Credits: 4
This course is designed to give an overview of the major topics in astronomy and requires basic algebra. The topics covered include: the night sky, the origins of astronomy, a brief description of physics in astronomy, our solar system, stars, galaxies and cosmology. The lab portion will support the understanding of concepts and computation in astronomy. Sessions in the NVCC Observatory will be an integral part of the course.
Prerequisite(s): MAT* H095 or placement test score.
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Note: Students may not receive credit for both AST*H101 and AST*H111.
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Automotive Technician |
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ATP* H100 - Integrated Automotive Systems
Credits: 3
This is an introductory course for the Automotive Technician providing the theory for a foundation in the field. Emphasis will be on basic automotive service procedures and the inter-relationship of the various automotive systems. Shop safety, proper care and use of tools are included.
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2.5
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ATP* H110 - Automotive Electrical Systems
Credits: 3
The study of electrical theory and nomenclature along with applications of electrical/electronic systems. To include, but is not limited to: starting, charging, lighting, wiring, accessories, diagnosis and repairs.
Corequisite(s): ATP* H100 and MAT* H095 or satisfactory completion of College placement test or with permission of the Coordinator.
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2.5
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ATP* H120 - Engine Repair
Credits: 3
Diagnosis of automotive engines and their lubrication and cooling systems. Included is engine construction, operation along with disassembly and assembly techniques.
Corequisite(s): ATP* H100 or with permission of the Coordinator.
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2.5
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ATP* H130 - Brakes
Credits: 3
Covers the maintenance, diagnosis and repair procedures of disc and/or drum brake systems including ABS (antilock brakes) along with their mechanical, hydraulic and electrical components.
Corequisite(s): ATP* H100 or with permission of the Coordinator.
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2.5
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ATP* H140 - Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning
Credits: 3
Theory-related instruction of the automotive heating and air conditioning systems. Emphasis is placed on basic refrigerant cycles, heat transfer, trouble shooting, and diagnosis of both refrigerant and electronic control systems.
Corequisite(s): ATP* H100 or with permission of the Coordinator.
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2.5
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ATP* H150 - Suspension and Steering
Credits: 3
The diagnosis and repair of steering and suspension systems and their inter-relationship to wheel alignment. The course includes a thorough knowledge of wheel and tire maintenance.
Corequisite(s): ATP* H100 or with permission of the Coordinator.
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2.5
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ATP* H185 - Automotive Service and Parts Department Management
Credits: 2
Topics in this course include marketing techniques, financial analysis, personnel management, work scheduling and distribution, and use of pricing manuals. An in-depth study of parts numbering, storage, cataloging, retrieval, ordering, and stocking management techniques will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): ATP* H100 or with the permission of Coordinator.
Lecture Hours: 2
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ATP* H190 - Metallurgy/Welding
Credits: 2
In the automotive field, the use of the oxyacetylene torch and the mig welder is common place. Automotive technicians need to be able to use the processes of welding and brazing, etc. safely and skillfully. This course offers both theory and a practical lab section so students will be both skilled and knowledgeable in all the welding technology covered.
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
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ATP* H210 - Engine Performance
Credits: 3
Fuel theory and nomenclature necessary to service and repair computerized automotive fuel systems. This includes but is not limited to computer controls, ignition, fuel, exhaust and emission systems and their maintenance, diagnosis, adjustments and repair.
Prerequisite(s): ATP* H110 or with permission of the Coordinator.
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2.5
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ATP* H220 - Automotive Emissions
Credits: 3
This is a continuation of ATP* H210, emphasizing practical application on the cause and effect of HC, CO, and NOx emissions. This includes various systems diagnosis, containing but not limited to, general powertrain, computerized powertrain controls, fuel and air induction, emissions control, and I/M failure.
Prerequisite(s): ATP* H210 or with permission of the Coordinator.
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2.5
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ATP* H261 - Manual Drive Train and Axles
Credits: 2
The diagnosis and repair of manual drive transmissions and transaxles. This includes clutches, drive (half) shaft, and universal joints along with rear axle and four-wheel drive components.
Corequisite(s): ATP* H100 or with permission of the Coordinator.
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
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ATP* H262 - Automatic Transmission and Transaxle I
Credits: 2
The operation, diagnosis and maintenance of automatic transmission and transaxles to include in-vehicle and off-vehicle adjustments and repair.
Corequisite(s): ATP* H100 or with permission of the Coordinator.
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
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ATP* H270 - Introduction to Diesel Mechanics
Credits: 3
The course introduces the diesel engine, its capabilities, operations, and its unique engine fuel delivery systems.
Corequisite(s): ATP* H100 or with permission of Coordinator.
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2.5
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ATP* H280 - Alternative Fuel Vehicle Fundamentals
Credits: 2
This course is designed to prepare automotive technicians, dealers, and repairers to take the ASE Alternative Fuel Vehicle Certification examinations. It covers fundamental procedures, operations, safety, regulations and inspection of Alternative Fuel Vehicles.
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
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ATP* H290 - Cooperative Work Experience I
Credits: 3
This required course is designed to bridge the gap between academic theory and practical work experience.
Prerequisite(s): ATP* H100, ATP* H110, ATP* H120, ATP* H130, ATP* H150, ENG* H101, minimum 30 credits of course work completed and a 2.5 GPA, or with permission of Coordinator.
Cooperative Work Experience: This course consists of a minimum 250-hour Cooperative Work Experience
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ATP* H291 - Cooperative Work Experience II
Credits: 3
This required course is designed to bridge the gap between academic theory and practical work experience.
Prerequisite(s): ATP* H290 and a minimum of 40 credits of course work completed and a 2.5 GPA, or with permission of Coordinator.
Cooperative Work Experience: This course consists of a minimum 250-hour Cooperative Work Experience.
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AVS* H101 - Private Pilot Lecture
Credits: 3
This ground school course includes coverage of basic flight concepts, principles of meteorology, aeronautical charts and publications, pre-flight planning, flight computer and plotter, basic radio navigation, Federal Aviation Regulations, basic aerodynamics, aircraft avionics, and emergency procedures.
Corequisite(s): AVS* H201.
Note: This course prepares students for the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test.
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AVS* H103 - Instrument Lecture
Credits: 3
This ground school course includes coverage of human factors and aviation physiology, the construction, use and interpretation of aircraft instruments used in instrument flight, Federal Aviation Regulations, instrument navigation, the ATC system, aeronautical charts and publications related to instrument flight, instrument approaches, weather analysis for instrument operations, and instrument emergency procedures.
Prerequisite(s): AVS* H101, AVS* H201.
Note: This course prepares students for the FAA Instrument Rating Knowledge Test.
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AVS* H104 - Commercial Pilot Lecture
Credits: 3
This ground school course includes coverage of advanced human factors and aeronautical decision making for commercial operations, advanced navigation, advanced aircraft systems, advanced aerodynamics and commercial maneuvers, and emergency procedures for commercial operations.
Prerequisite(s): AVS* H103, AVS* H203.
Note: This course prepares students for the FAA Commercial Pilot Knowledge Test.
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AVS* H120 - Foundations of Aviation
Credits: 3
This course explores the events that have shaped the development of aviation from the earliest attempts at flight up to the present day. The historical foundation of aviation is used to develop an understanding of the economic, social, and political impact of aviation on society.
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AVS* H130 - Air Transportation System
Credits: 3
This course provides a historical background and an overview of the major segments of the air transportation industry. Current state and federal agencies and the regulations influencing air transportation, as well as the basis for their establishment, are also discussed. Requirements of the past, present and future with respect to aircraft and engine design, airports and supporting facilities are reviewed and evaluated. Students are introduced to the economics of airline operations and maintenance, and the general factors that influence an airline’s survival and profitability.
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AVS* H140 - Aerospace Safety
Credits: 3
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the role of government agencies in ensuring aerospace safety. The ways in which airlines and airports ensure public safety and security will also be discussed. Emphasis will be on critical analysis of case studies involving investigations and prevention of aircraft accidents.
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AVS* H150 - Airport Management I
Credits: 3
This course provides an overview of the operational requirements needed for airports and airport terminals with an emphasis on the facilities that comprise an airport system, including airspace, airfield, terminal, and ground access operations. The financial aspects of airport planning as well as airport capacity considerations are also discussed.
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AVS* H151 - Airport Management II
Credits: 3
This course is a continuation of AVS* H150. Emphasis is on managing daily airport operations, airport organization and administration, and financial management of the airport facility. Airport improvements and the relationship of airports with tenants and the general public are also discussed.
Prerequisite(s): AVS* H150.
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AVS* H201 - Private Pilot Flight Training Lab
Credits: 3
Students will receive approximately 50 hours of flight instruction covering topics that include pre-flight operations, aircraft systems, ground operations, basic flight maneuvers, ground reference maneuvers, normal and emergency procedures, cross-country operations, and flight by reference to instruments. Co-op instruction is designed to augment students’ flight training and includes the use of a flight simulator as well as classroom discussion of selected topics.
Corequisite(s): AVS* H101.
Note: This course prepares students for the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test (ASEL). ALL FLIGHT TRAINNG COSTS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT.
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AVS* H255 - Human Factors in Aviation
Credits: 3
This course explores physiological and cognitive factors such as hypoxia, disorientation, stress, fatigue, anxiety and the effects of alcohol and other drugs on critical judgment and decision-making processes of operational personnel in aviation. Investigation of our unique human capabilities and limitations is used to develop strategies to improve the performance of flight crews, air traffic controllers, flight management and other operational personnel as they identify and respond to critical, time-sensitive situations in aviation operations.
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BIO* H105 - Introduction to Biology
Credits: 4
This course introduces the foundational concepts of the biological sciences to inform students how life functions at the molecular level through how organisms interact with the environment. Designed as a general education course for non-science, non-allied health majors, lecture and laboratory topics covered include the scientific method, basic chemistry, cell biology, cellular energy conversion and carbon cycling, cellular reproduction, heredity and genetics, molecular biology, evolution, and ecology. Laboratory includes an animal dissection.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in MAT* H094/MAT* H095 or an appropriate score on a college placement exam, and eligibility for ENG* H101.
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
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BIO* H110 - Principles of the Human Body
Credits: 3
This course is an introduction and survey of human anatomy and function including the digestive, circulatory, respiratory, immunological, urinary, nervous, sensory, muscular, skeletal, endocrine, and reproductive systems of the body. The course will include discussions of the evolution of the human body and its dynamic interaction with the environment. Not open for credit to students who have passed any higher-numbered human biology or anatomy and physiology course.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of MAT* H094/MAT* H095 with a C or better or an appropriate score on a college placement exam, and eligibility for ENG* H101.
Note: Open to students needing a three-credit science course in their program of study including Liberal Arts and Sciences and General Studies. Students may not receive credit for both BIO*H110 and BIO*H115.
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BIO* H111 - Introduction to Nutrition
Credits: 3
A basic introduction to the science of nutrition with an emphasis on making healthy food and lifestyle choices. Health and disease, metabolism, cultural diversity and food processing are studied in relationship to individual nutrients as well as to total dietary patterns. Information presented enables analysis and modification of diets to promote health, reduce the risk of deficiencies and chronic diseases related to nutrition and evaluate dietary advertising, controversies and nutritional policies.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of MAT* H094/MAT* H095 with a C or better or an appropriate score on a college placement exam, and eligibility for ENG* H101.
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BIO* H115 - Human Biology & Lab
Credits: 4
This introductory course will focus on the overarching themes of health, homeostasis, evolution and the environment as they relate to human body systems. Laboratory experiments include microscopic examination of cells and tissues, anatomy, physiology of nerves and muscles, blood typing, and principles of inheritance.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in MAT* H094/MAT* H095 or an appropriate score on a college placement exam, and eligibility for ENG* H101.
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
Note: Students may not receive credit for both BIO* H110 and BIO*H115.
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BIO* H121 - General Biology I - Cellular Biology
Credits: 4
The general principles of biology are taught integrating lectures, laboratory experiments, computer simulations, discussions, and other activities to help students gain an understanding of the essential biological concepts. The foci of this course are scientific method, cell biology, viruses, prokaryotic organisms, protists, basic cell chemistry, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, mitosis & meiosis, genetics, and biotechnology (plant tissue culture, genetic transformation). Cooperative learning, critical thinking, library research, as well as presentation skills are utilized culminating in a team project that includes a written paper and a short presentation. This course is one part of a two semester sequence in general biology primarily for students seeking transfer into a four-year degree program. BIO*H121 (Cellular Biology) and BIO* H122 (Organismal Biology) can be taken in any order and are transferable.
Prerequisite(s): C or in better MAT* H094/MAT* H095 or an appropriate score on a college placement exam, and eligibility for ENG* H101.
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
Note: This course satisfies the general education core science requirement.
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BIO* H122 - General Biology II - Organismal Biology
Credits: 4
Utilizing the same integrative approach as BIO* H121, students will investigate biotechnology (gel electrophoresis for DNA and protein analysis), systematics, biological statistics, population genetics, evolution, plant biology (life-cycles and growth of fungi, non-vascular, and vascular plants), animal biology (early development and histology, comparison of invertebrate and vertebrate life cycles and physiological systems), and ecology. Science process skills are emphasized. Collaboratively, students will investigate a scientific research topic culminating in a written report and oral presentation to their peers. This course is one part of a two semester sequence in general biology primarily for students seeking transfer into a four-year degree program. This is the second semester of general biology; however, BIO* H121 (Cellular Biology) and H122 (Organismal Biology) can be taken in any order.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of MAT* H094/MAT* H095 with a C or better or an appropriate score on a college placement exam, and eligibility for ENG* H101.
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
Note: This course satisfies the general education core science requirement for both non-majors & majors.
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BIO* H145 - General Zoology
Credits: 4
This lecture-laboratory is a survey of the animal kingdom. Topics discussed include morphology, anatomy and physiology, life cycles, reproduction, evolution, and ecological relationships of various animal forms.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of MAT* H094/MAT* H095 with a C or better or an appropriate score on a college placement exam, and eligibility for ENG* H101.
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
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BIO* H155 - General Botany
Credits: 4
The focus of this course is how plants function. It is an introduction to plant physiology and development, explaining growth processes, metabolism and hormonal responses. Additional topics, such as soils, plant breeding, and propagation will be addressed. The laboratory component is designed to involve students with important concepts discussed in lecture.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in MAT* H094/MAT* H095 or an appropriate score on a college placement exam, and eligibility for ENG* H101.
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
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BIO* H171 - Field Biology
Credits: 4
Lecture-laboratory. This is an introduction to ecology with special emphasis on identification of Connecticut plants and animals in the outdoors. A wide range of topics will be presented including map reading, edible wild foods, and collecting.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of MAT* H094/MAT* H095 with a C or better or an appropriate score on a college placement exam, and eligibility for ENG* H101.
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
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BIO* H175 - Marine Science
Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to the major groups of plant and animals in various marine environments, as well as their interactions with each other and the nonliving components of the ocean. The impact of human activity in the ocean, and the potential uses and misuses of the ocean will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in MAT* H094/MAT* H095 or an appropriate score on a college placement exam, and eligibility for ENG* H101.
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BIO* H180 - Principles of Environmental Science
Credits: 3
This is a survey course of environmental studies. Topics discussed include basic ecology; human populations; water, soil, forests and pollution; renewable and non-renewable energy; legislation; citizens action. Dynamic Environmental systems are explored via computer simulations.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in MAT* H094/MAT* H095 or an appropriate score on a college placement exam, and eligibility for ENG* H101.
Note: Students may not receive credit for both BIO*H180 and BIO*H181.
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BIO* H181 - Environmental Science & Lab
Credits: 4
This course has the same lecture as BIO* H180; however, there is an additional laboratory component. Laboratory experiences include water and soil analyses, pond and river studies, computer simulations, field trips to environmental quality facilities and laboratories.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in MAT* H094/MAT* H095 or an appropriate score on a college placement exam, and eligibility for ENG* H101.
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
Note: Students may not receive credit for both BIO* H180 and BIO*H181.
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BIO* H211 - Anatomy and Physiology I
Credits: 4
Lecture-laboratory. This is the first semester of a two semester comprehensive course designed for those students who plan to continue in the science field or science-related areas. Major topic areas include molecular biology, cells, tissues and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems of the human body. Laboratory includes an animal dissection.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of BIO*H115 or BIO*H121 with a grade of “C” or better, or by permission of the Division Leader
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
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BIO* H212 - Anatomy and Physiology II
Credits: 4
Lecture-laboratory. Major topic areas include the cardiovascular, lymphatic/immune, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary and reproductive systems of the human body. Laboratory includes an animal dissection.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in BIO* H211 or permission of the Division Dean.
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
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BIO* H235 - Microbiology
Credits: 4
This 4-credit course introduces the student to bacteria and other microorganisms. Particular emphasis is placed on the taxonomy, structure, metabolism and growth of bacteria, and various microbial diseases. Similar characteristics of fungi, viruses and protozoa are covered. Current news topics are incorporated into lecture discussions. Immunology, genetics, and biotechnology are also discussed. The emphasis in the laboratory is on the identification, safe handling and cultivation of microbes. Qualitative and quantitative activities include basic microscopy, bacterial staining techniques, growth experiments with comparative analysis of results, identification of unknowns, and computer-based research.
Prerequisite(s): BIO* H115 or BIO* H121 with a C or better
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BIO* H260 - Principles of Genetics
Credits: 3
This is an introduction to the principles of genetics. It covers Mendelian analysis, chromosome theory, extensions of Mendelian analysis, molecular genetics, as well as quantitative and population genetics.
Prerequisite(s): BIO* H105 or equivalent.
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BIO* H262 - Genetics & Lab
Credits: 4
This course is designed to cover the basic concepts of genetics including the theory of chromosomal inheritance, classical Mendelian inheritance, principles of human genetics, the genetic code, the role of nucleic acids in gene expression, genetic mutations, population genetics and topics in modern genetics in areas such as epigenetics, recombinant DNA, biotechnology, gene mapping and diagnosis of human genetic diseases. Students will develop and master good laboratory practices and safe handling skills while completing laboratory investigations including genetic crosses, molecular diagnostic techniques, and calculating genetic variation in populations.
Prerequisite(s): BIO* H105 or BIO* H115 or BIO* H155 or BIO* H121 or BIO*H225 or permission of Division Dean.
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
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BBG* H101 - Introduction to Business
Credits: 3
A survey of the fundamental principles of business will be discussed including marketing, management, finance, accounting, and human resource development. This course is required for most students majoring in business.
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BBG* H210 - Business Communication
Credits: 3
This course is an analytical approach to the development of content in business writing with emphasis on the relationship of creative and logical thinking to the solution of business problems through concise, coherent written and oral communications.
Prerequisite(s): ENG* H101.
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BBG* H215 - Global Business
Credits: 3
This course provides an introduction to the nature and Environment of international business. Topics will include the nature of international business, international organizations and monetary systems, foreign Environments and management tools necessary for international business opportunities and operations. Social, political and economic factors which impact on international business interactions are also studied.
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BBG* H231 - Business Law I
Credits: 3
The legal rights, duties, and responsibilities of the business person are examined. Topics include a general introduction to the meaning and nature of the law, and the structure of the American legal system. Emphasis is placed upon the basic principles of the law of contracts, torts, criminal law and procedure, agency, real property, wills, and decedent’s estates.
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BBG* H232 - Business Law II
Credits: 3
This course further develops and examines the American legal system, as well as the international legal system. Topic include the uniform Commercial Code, ethics, consumer protection laws, secured transactions, intellectual property law, corporate law, partnership law, limited liability companies and numerous aspects of international law.
Note: It is recommended that Business Law I be taken before Business Law II.
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BES* H118 - Small Business Management
Credits: 3
This course is designed to assist students with the knowledge and skills needed to operate and/or develop a small business. Emphasis will be placed on the entrepreneurial aspects of creating, managing, and gaining profit from a small business.
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BMG* H105 - Supervision and Organizational Behavior
Credits: 3
Emphasis on the latest developments in the fields of management. Group discussions of case studies and problem are included. Also, emphasis on group work and the use of the computer as an aid in the decision-making process in a micro-organizational settings is included.
Prerequisite(s): BMG* H202.
Note: Additional software may be required.
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BMG* H202 - Principles of Management
Credits: 3
This course deals with management theory, science, and practice. Consideration is given to management thought and analysis. The external Environment, both domestic and international, is reviewed as well as the major functions of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling business. The coordinating function of the business manager is considered. Decision-making processes and techniques are also stressed.
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BMG* H220 - Human Resources Management
Credits: 3
This course deals with personnel management in the process of manpower administration in the business organization. Treatment is given to procurement and human resource utilization and the role of labor unions in the industrial organization. The development of the role of the person and personality amidst the various social sciences and organization structures required to achieve an organization’s goals are studied - as in motivation.
Prerequisite(s): BBG* H101.
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BMK* H201 - Principles of Marketing
Credits: 3
This course deals with the marketing function of the firm primarily from the management standpoint. Topics include marketing strategy, new products, channels of distribution, pricing, and promotion. The function of the marketing institution in economic and social context is considered.
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BMK* H216 - Internet Marketing
Credits: 3
Develop a working knowledge of the World Wide Web as a marketing vehicle providing fast/efficient electronic commerce and the ability to manage the Internet marketing process for a small to medium-sized business enterprise. Internet is fast becoming the ultimate distribution system to disseminate marketing data, identify/segment customers to provide sales force attention, customer service activity, and ordering. Electronic Commerce Marketing Principles will prepare a student to intelligently apply the Marketing Mix disciplines and concepts to a company’s products/services in order to effectively prepare and execute “Marketing Plans” participating in the growing “electronic commerce” segment of business.
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BMK* H220 - Sales
Credits: 3
Basic principles underlying the sales process and their practical application to sales situations are studied. Economics and psychological and sociological relationships in the marketplace, as they apply to sales of industrial and consumer goods and intangibles, are examined.
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BFN* H201 - Principles of Finance
Credits: 3
This introductory course will provide an understanding of the role of finance in the economy, business management, government and consumer financing. Included are the fiscal, monetary and debt management policies of government.
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BFN* H203 - Investment Principles
Credits: 3
This course gives a broad perspective on investment objectives and values, as well as a study of securities, market and values. A study of securities, market procedures, analytical techniques, speculative and institutional markets is also included.
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BFN* H220 - Financial Management
Credits: 3
This course is an in-depth study of finance including the mathematics of finance, corporate securities; also included are short, intermediate and long term sources of funds; and liabilities, income administration, mergers and acquisitions, and working capital.
Prerequisite(s): BFN* H201 or permission of Division Dean.
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BRE* H201 - Real Estate Principles
Credits: 3
The topics studied in this course include fundamentals of mortgage, deeds, loan applications, real estate credit, mortgage markets, and current legislation affecting real estate finance.
Prerequisite(s): BFN* H201 or permission of Division Dean.
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BRE* H205 - Real Estate Law
Credits: 3
This course examines the legal Environment of real estate including contracts, deeds, instruments, easements, estates in land, zoning, tenants, liens, foreclosure, transfers of titles, leases, and relevant court rulings.
Note: LGL*H104 is a substitution for this course.
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CHE* H111 - Concepts of Chemistry
Credits: 4
Lecture-laboratory. This is a foundation course designed to present chemical concepts including the metric system, scientific measurements, atomic theory, chemical bonding, periodic variation of the elements, nomenclature, equations, gas laws, stoichiometry, basic types of chemical reactions, and a brief survey of organic chemistry. This course is open to students with little or no background in chemistry.
Prerequisite(s): MAT* H137.
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
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CHE* H121 - General Chemistry I
Credits: 4
Lecture-laboratory. The fundamental concepts and laws of chemistry are examined. Topics covered include atomic theory, chemical bonding, periodic table and periodic law, nomenclature, states of matter, solutions, stoichiometry, acid-base theory, oxidation, reduction, and coordination chemistry.
Corequisite(s): MAT* H172, its equivalent or permission of instructor.
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
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CHE* H122 - General Chemistry II
Credits: 4
Lecture-laboratory. This course provides a more specific discussion of major topics within the four major divisions of chemistry. Topics covered include colloids, kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics, nuclear chemistry, electro-chemistry, discussion of physical and chemical properties of selected groups on the periodic table, ionic equilibria of weak electrolytes, buffer solutions and titration curves, solubility product, qualitative analysis, and a brief introduction to organic chemistry.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in CHE* H121.
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
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CHE* H211 - Organic Chemistry I
Credits: 4
Lecture-laboratory. This is a fundamental course involving systematic study of the reactions of organic compounds, the relationships between molecular structure and reactivity, and an introduction into spectroscopic analysis. The laboratory has been revised to include the ultra modern microscale technique. This approach includes some of the following advantages: elimination of fire or explosion danger, elimination of chemical waste disposal problems, expansion in variety and sophistication of experiments, and creation of a much healthier laboratory environment.
Prerequisite(s): CHE* H121-CHE* H122 or acceptable one-year college chemistry course at another institution.
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
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CHE* H212 - Organic Chemistry II
Credits: 4
Lecture-laboratory. This course is a continuation of CHE* H211, dealing with more complex classes of carbon compounds including sugars, amino acids and proteins, heterocyclics, and polymers. The laboratory has been revised to include the ultra modern microscale technique. This approach includes some of the following advantages: elimination of fire or explosion danger, elimination of chemical waste disposal problems, expansion in variety and sophistication of experiments, and creation of a much healthier laboratory environment.
Prerequisite(s): CHE* H211.
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
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COM* H100 - Introduction to Communication
Credits: 3
An introduction to the field of communication and to the strands of communication study: intrapersonal, interpersonal, small group, and public communication. Students will develop communication skills as they relate to the self and to interaction in small and large groups in everyday interpersonal situations.
Prerequisite(s): Placement into ENG* H101.
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COM* H101 - Introduction to Mass Communications
Credits: 3
This course acquaints students with the complex nature of the media through which they communicate. The course will introduce the various forms of communication media; the role of media as it informs, entertains and persuades; and the effects of media on individuals and society.
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COM* H154 - Film Study and Appreciation
Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to the art, history, and influence of film. Students will trace the history of cinema through both technical advancements and aesthetic developments enabling them to understand the aesthetics of films as well as the cultural and historical context in which the films were made.
Prerequisite(s): Placement in or eligible for ENG* H101.
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COM* H157 - American Film
Credits: 3
Students survey American film from its beginnings to the present. The course will include the silent era, birth of sound, and typical genres.
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COM* H158 - International Cinema
Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to the history of international cinema. Students will develop their sense of visual aesthetics, awareness of important cinematic movements and styles, and knowledge of the history and cultures, and the historical contexts within which the films were produced.
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COM* H172 - Interpersonal Communication
Credits: 3
This course examines the role of interpersonal communication in human relationships. The focus of this course is on improving interpersonal skills and helping students increase their communication competence in everyday social exchanges.
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COM* H173 - Public Speaking
Credits: 3
This course provides students with an understanding, appreciation, and capacity for public speaking. Excellence in public speaking requires mastery of informative and persuasive techniques of language, organization, citation of evidence, and use of rhetorical patterns of introduction and conclusion. Exposure to theoretical elements and their application in public speaking will be explored in this class.
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COM* H178 - Small Group Communication
Credits: 3
The purposes of this course are (a) to provide an overview of theory and research in key areas of study in small group communication, (b) to teach skills in group decision making, and (c) to give students the opportunity to apply theory, research, and decision making skills by interacting in a group environment.
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COM* H202 - Intercultural Communication
Credits: 3
This course will be an introduction to the major principles and theories of intercultural communication. It will emphasize the application of skills and concepts for increasing cultural awareness and communication competency in a variety of cultural contexts. Exposure to communication systems and formations from different cultures will be used as a means to provide various ways of thinking about cultures.
Prerequisite(s): COM* H100 or COM* H172.
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