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2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 
 

Early Childhood Education
  

  • ECE* 241 - Methods and Techniques for Infants/Toddlers

    Credit(s): 3
    Prerequisite(s): ECE* 141   
    Students will be introduced to the concept of curriculum for infants and toddlers. Several curriculum models will be explored. Students will learn ways to interact with and stimulate children under age 2. Learning games, language activities, music, movement and dramatic play are some of the areas that will be studied. Developmentally-appropriate toys and books will be reviewed. This course may require visits, observation and participation in an early childhood education setting.
  

  • ECE* 275 - Child, Family and School Relations

    Credit(s): 3
    Prerequisite(s): ECE* 101 .
    An in-depth look at the child, the family, and the relationship between the school and the family. An understanding of the young child and age appropriate guidance for her or him will be examined. An understanding of how to effectively communicate with families will be explored. Students will attempt to identify ways a school can develop a working relationship with today’s families. This course may require visits, observation and participation in an early childhood education setting.
  

  • ECE* 276 - Introduction to School Age Care

    Credit(s): 3
    This course will increase understanding of the developmental needs, strengths, and interests of school-age children. Students will meet with other providers to discuss job-related experiences, find solutions to the problems they encounter, and share the joys of providing school-age childcare.
  

  • ECE* 295 - Student Teaching Practicum

    Credit(s): 6
    Under supervision, students actively participate in a NAEYC accredited program and a developmentally-appropriate early childhood settings for a minimum of 200 student teaching hours. In addition, students enrolled in this course must participate in a seminar. Permission of the Coordinator of Early Childhood Education, background check and tuberculosis clearance, are required. The grading option for this course is pass/fail.
  

  • ECE* 299 - Independent Study in Education

    Credit(s): 3
    This course provides experienced educators with the methods and techniques to facilitate learning for all students. Permission of the program Coordinator is required.

Economics
  

  • ECN* 101 - Principles of Macroeconomics

    Credit(s): 3
    - On Campus and Online -

    Prerequisite(s): MAT* 095  or Math Placement Test.
    Basic survey course emphasizing Macroeconomics. Topics include the pricing system as an allocation model, the internal dynamic of the business cycle, the effects of capital deepening and technology on productivity and real wages, monetary theory and the effects of the Federal Reserve Board on bank reserves, and the international effects of domestic policies and programs.
  

  • ECN* 102 - Principles of Microeconomics

    Credit(s): 3
    - On Campus and Online -

    Prerequisite(s): MAT* 095  or Math Placement Test.
    Basic survey course emphasizing Microeconomics. Topics include elasticity, productivity and cost relationships, pricing and employment of productivity and cost relationships, pricing and employment of productive inputs, and the microeconomic foundations of economic growth. A study of the structure, conduct, and performance of different markets.
  

  • ECN* 250 - Money and Banking

    Credit(s): 3
    - On Campus and Online -

    Prerequisite(s): ECN* 101  or permission of instructor.
    Monetary and banking systems in relation to other parts of the economic system. Money theories and systems, commercial banking, the federal reserve system, lending agencies, and financial policies are also covered.

English
  

  • ENG* 073 - Academic Reading

    Credit(s): No Credit
    Academic Reading prepares students for the reading demands of college classes. Reading a variety of full-length texts, students become familiar with the demands of critical reading and practice interpretive strategies that will be required in further academic study.
    Lecture: 3 hours per week. Semester Hours: 3 semester hours
  

  • ENG* 095 - Essentials of College Writing

    Credit(s): No Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Multiple placement measures including placement test scores, advising, high school records and a score of 3 on the Write-Placer; OR C- or better in ESL* 162 .
    Essentials of College Writing prepares students for the writing demand of ENG* 101  Composition and other credit level courses. Through a genre approach to writing instruction similar to ENG* 101 , ENG* 095 students will analyze a variety of nonfiction texts in multiple genres and prepare writing projects according to rhetorical situations. Students will write with attention to purpose and audience, appropriate and varied organization, development using detailed evidence, and language, including grammar and sentence structure. Students will also learn the writing process and emphasis will be placed on the reading -writing connection. This course complements instruction in ENG* 073 . Students will receive embedded support during writing studio hours.
    Lecture: 3 hours per week. Lab: 3 hours per week. Semester Hours: 6 semester hours
  

  • ENG* 101 - Composition

    Credit(s): 3
    - On Campus and Online -

    Prerequisite(s): a) Qualifying score on Placement Test; OR Completion of ENG* 095  with a grade of C- or higher; or A- or better in ESL* 162 . Students who complete ENG* 095  with a grade of B- or higher are eligible for ENG*101 but may opt for ENG* 101P  to benefit from the lab component. In unusual situations, the department chair may grant a written waiver of one of the prerequisites to students as they exit ESL* 153A .
    Study of writing and the writing process. Students analyze expository essays in multiple genres and prepare writing projects with attention to rhetorical situations for audience and purpose, organization according to genre key features, development using detailed description, attention to language and conventions, and with support from outside sources using MLA documentation. Students prepare revised writing in final portfolios complete with self-assessment letters. Required for all degree programs; to be completed within the first 15 credits. This course introduces students to college level writing for academic inquiry about current social issues and may not include literary themes.
  

  • ENG* 101P - Composition-Plus

    Credit(s): 3
    Prerequisite(s): Qualifying score on the Placement Test; OR Completion of ENG* 095  with a passing grade lower than C-; OR B- or better in ESL* 162 . Students who complete ENG* 095  with a grade of B- or higher are eligible for ENG* 101  but may opt for ENG*101P to benefit from the lab component. In unusual situations, the department chair may grant a written waiver of one of the prerequisites to students as they exit ESL* 153A .
    Study of writing and the writing process. Students analyze expository essays in multiple genres and prepare writing projects with attention to rhetorical situations for audience and purpose, organization according to genre key features, development using detailed description, attention to language and conventions, and with support from outside sources using MLA documentation. Students prepare revised writing in final portfolios complete with self-assessment letters. ENG* 101  (or ENG 101P) is required for all degree programs; to be completed within the first 15 credits. This course introduces students to college level writing for academic inquiry about current social issues and may not include literary themes. Students in ENG 101P will receive embedded support through a required three-hour writing lab.
    Lecture: 3 hours per week Lab: 3 hours per week
  

  • ENG* 102 - Literature and Composition

    Credit(s): 3
    - On Campus and Online -

    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in ENG* 101  
    Study of Literature and the writing process necessary for responding critically to reading in written compositions. Students read multiple works of Literature in three literary genres: including fiction (short stories and/or novels), poetry, and drama. Students use secondary sources pertaining to the Literature (short pieces of literary criticism, book reviews, and/or author interviews, etc.) to read the Literature itself more deeply and write about it through a particular lens. Students prepare written Compositions about the Literature they read according to such approaches as reader’s response, inter-textual analysis, basic literary criticism, or other appropriate methods, including rhetorical and evaluative analysis. Students learn common literary terms and apply them in writing. Students write with attention to audience and purpose, organization and development, language and conventions, and use MLA documentation. Though some sections of this course may be thematically focused, selections must represent a diversity of writers and literary traditions from American, British, and World Literature so that the reading is as diverse as the student population, so that the reading showcases variety in the English language, and so that the reading represents the breadth of human experience while expounding certain universals. This course introduces students to Literature, but it emphasizes writing about Literature in written compositions; it is a course in writing about reading, not creative writing.
  

  • ENG* 114 - Children’s Literature

    Credit(s): 3
    Prerequisite(s): ECE* 101  and ENG* 102 .
    This course is designed to provide an introduction to children’s and young adult literature. This course presents a critical approach to literature for children and young adults- its history, elements, function and literary value. The course examines the literature through an evaluation and exploration of authors and genres; and trends and developments in children’s literature. This course meets the art, English, music or humanities elective for majors.
    Crossed-listed as ECE 131
  

  • ENG* 200 - Advanced Composition

    Credit(s): 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG* 101  or ENG* 102  
    Study of writing and the writing process in a special topics Composition course focused on the Rhetorics of Ethnography. Borrowing methods from Anthropology and Sociology, students conduct research on subcultures within various fieldsites in their communities to write a series of essays that culminate in a miniethnography, a final portfolio of their work, and a publishable piece made accessible to the public at large. Students prepare writing projects with attention to audience, purpose, organization, development, language, conventions, and support from outside sources using MLA or APA documentation. Students prepare revised writing in final portfolios complete with self-assessment essays. This course will not include literary themes or creative writing.
  

  • ENG* 202 - Technical Writing

    Credit(s): 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG* 101  or consent of Humanities Department Chair.
    This course includes units on business and technical reports, business communication, and basic research techniques.
  

  • ENG* 211 - Short Story

    Credit(s): 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG* 102 .
    Exploration of the modern short story and the story-telling tradition, with some works read in translation. Students will read, discuss, and write about a variety of short stories by authors who have significantly influenced the short story form and/ or whose short stories make noteworthy contributions in the genre’s themes, craft, impact, etc.
  

  • ENG* 213 - Poetry

    Credit(s): 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG* 102 .
    Close examination of 20th century British and American poetry.
  

  • ENG* 220 - Studies in American Literature

    Credit(s): 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG* 102 .
    Examination of the works and historical background of selected American writers. The course may focus on one or more major American authors or on a significant element of American literature (e.g. an era, topic, geographical location, or literary movement).
  

  • ENG* 222 - American Literature II

    Credit(s): 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG* 102 .
    Study of selected readings in American Literature from the Civil War period to the contemporary period. Thematic approaches may be employed to emphasize historical, social and philosophic underpinnings of significant works of literature.
  

  • ENG* 247 - Latin American Literature

    Credit(s): 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG* 102 .
    Explores English translations of stories, novels, and poems by contemporary Latin American writers from South and Central America and the Spanish Caribbean. Focusing primarily upon late 20th century and early 21st Century works by the major contributors to what is called the Latin American literary Boom period, the course examines historical, cultural and literary elements in the works of a variety of Latin American writers.
  

  • ENG* 248 - Literature of the Caribbean

    Credit(s): 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG* 102 .
    Exploration of the literature of the Caribbean from the nineteenth century to contemporary times. The course examines the history, politics, and culture that have helped shape the literature of the Caribbean and addresses such themes as colonialism, language, migration/immigration, identity, and spirituality.
  

  • ENG* 251 - African-American Literature

    Credit(s): 3
    - On Campus and Online -

    Prerequisite(s): ENG* 102 .
    This course introduces the African-American literary tradition. Students will read selected background works from the 18th century through the Harlem Renaissance, but will concentrate mostly on works of fiction and poetry by contemporary American writers of African ancestry, including some of Caribbean background.
  

  • ENG* 253 - Latino Literature

    Credit(s): 3
    - On Campus and Online -

    Prerequisite(s): ENG* 102 .
    This course will explore representative stories, novels, plays, and poems written in English by Hispanic Americans or Latinos/Latinas. Focusing primarily upon late 20th century and contemporary literary works by mainland Puerto Rican, Dominican-American, Cuban-American and Chicano/a writers, we will examine cultural and linguistic elements that make Latino literature a vital sub-genre of American Literature today.
  

  • ENG* 260 - Studies in Women’s Literature

    Credit(s): 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG* 102 .
    Examination of the works of women writers through representative short stories, novels, poetry and drama. The role of literature in reflecting and perpetuating cultural attitudes is considered.
  

  • ENG* 278 - Contemporary Literature

    Credit(s): 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG* 102 .
    An examination of contemporary literature in a variety of genres. Students will read, discuss, and write about literature by authors who have significantly influenced contemporary literature and analyze formal features/developments and historical contexts to inform their understanding of these literary works.
  

  • ENG* 281 - Creative Writing

    Credit(s): 3
    - On Campus and Online -

    Prerequisite(s): ENG* 102  
    Seminar designed to encourage and refine students’ poetic and narrative writing skills. Discussions of students’ work will be accompanied by analyses of professionals’ work and examinations of modern critical viewpoints.

English-as-a-Second-Language
  

  • ESL* 013 - Writing and Reading I

    Credit(s): No Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ESL placement examination.
    Corequisite(s): ESL* 017 .
    ESL* 013 is a mid-beginning course in writing and reading for nonnative speakers of English. The emphasis is on sentence and paragraph development as a basis for understanding the conventions of the writing process. Students also practice and apply key reading strategies.
    Formerly listed as ENG 011, not open to students who have successfully completed ENG 011.
    Lecture: 3 hours per week. Semester Hours: 3 semester hours
  

  • ESL* 017 - Oral Communications I

    Credit(s): No Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ESL placement examination.
    Corequisite(s): ESL* 013 .
    ESL* 017 is a mid-beginning course for non-native speakers of English who need to develop interpersonal oral/aural communication skills. The emphasis is on applying essential grammatical structures and vocabulary in conversations about topics related to U.S. society and culture.
    Formerly listed as ENG 010, not open to students who have successfully completed ENG 010.
    Lecture: 3 hours per week. Semester Hours: 3 semester hours
  

  • ESL* 023 - Writing and Reading II

    Credit(s): No Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ESL placement examination or successful completion of ESL* 013 .
    Corequisite(s): ESL* 027 .
    ESL* 023 is a high-beginning/low-intermediate course for non-native speakers of English who need to develop their writing and reading skills. The focus is on organization and development of compositions as the foundation of the academic writing process. Students apply reading and writing strategies to their course work related to themes and topics from the readings assigned in ESL* 027 .
    Formerly listed as ENG 014, not open to students who have successfully completed ENG 014.
    Lecture: 3 hours per week. Semester Hours: 3 semester hours
  

  • ESL* 027 - Oral Communications II

    Credit(s): No Credit
    Prerequisite(s): ESL placement examination or successful completion of ESL* 017 .
    Corequisite(s): ESL* 023 .
    ESL* 027 is a high-beginning/low-intermediate course for non-native speakers of English who need to improve their oral/aural communication skills. Students apply new grammatical structures and vocabulary in discussions based on topics from assigned readings, including one popular novel and articles about U.S. culture and current events.
    Formerly listed as ENG 012, not open to students who have successfully completed ENG 012.
    Lecture: 3 hours per week. Semester Hours: 3 semester hours
  

  • ESL* 131 - Integrated Skills III

    Credit(s): 3
    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in ESL* 027  and ESL* 023 , an appropriate placement testing score, or faculty recommendation.
    This course develops fluency in the English language. Focuses on reading, writing, grammar, speaking, and listening comprehension on typical topics stressed in class, small groups, and individual practice. (This course may be taken concurrently with ESL* 149 )
  

  • ESL* 143 - Writing and Reading IV - High Intermediate

    Credit(s): 3
    Prerequisite(s): ESL placement examination or successful completion of ESL* 023 .
    Corequisite(s): ESL* 147A.
    A high-intermediate course in intensive writing skills for non-native speakers of English. Focus is on reading and writing for academic contexts with emphasis on the writing process, sentence structure and mechanics of effective writing within the framework of compositions.
    Formerly listed as ENG 016, not open to students who have successfully completed ENG 016.
  

  • ESL* 147A - A Oral Communications - High Intermediate

    Credit(s): 3
    Prerequisite(s): ESL placement examination or successful completion of ESL* 027 .
    Corequisite(s): ESL* 143 .
    A high-intermediate course in oral communications skills for non-native speakers of English. Focus is on listening comprehension, vocabulary development and fluency within academic contexts with discussions based on the reading of full-length books.
    Formerly listed as ENG 015, not open to students who have successfully completed ENG 015.
  

  • ESL* 149 - Pronunciation Workshop

    Credit(s): 3
    Prerequisite(s): Specified score in ESL placement test or successful completion of ESL Level ESL* 023  and ESL* 027 .
    This course focuses on American English pronunciation and its application to typical conversational, reading and writing activities. Topics of study include the following: consonant and vowel sounds of English; stress, rhythm and intonation patterns of words and phrases; patterns affecting speech such as deletions, insertions, and linking; and differences between spelling and speech. Students will practice listening and speaking exercises using a variety of techniques integrating them with conventional listening, speaking, reading and writing tasks. This repetition will facilitate the acquisition of concepts presented in all ESL courses.
    NOTE: This course cannot be used to fulfill Humanities Elective Credit.
  

  • ESL* 153A - Writing and Reading - Low Advanced

    Credit(s): 3
    Prerequisite(s): ESL placement examination or successful completion of ESL* 143 .
    Corequisite(s): ESL* 157A .
    A low-advanced course in paragraph and essay writing for non-native speakers of English. Focus is on the writing process, editing techniques, and writing to an audience. Word-processing equipment is available as an aid to composing.
    Formerly listed as ENG 118, not open to students who have successfully completed ENG 118.
  

  • ESL* 157A - Oral Communications - Low Advanced

    Credit(s): 3
    Prerequisite(s): ESL placement examination or successful completion of ESL* 147A.
    Corequisite(s): ESL* 153A .
    A low-advanced course in the development of listening and speaking skills for non-native speakers of English. Students practice listening to formal and informal communications, participate in discussions and debates, and review grammar as needed.
    Formerly listed as ENG 117, not open to students who have successfully completed ENG 117.
  

  • ESL* 162 - Reading and Writing VI

    Credit(s): 6
    Prerequisite(s): ESL placement examination or successful completion of ESL* 153 and ESL* 157.
    Corequisite(s): ESL* 185 .
    An intermediate-advanced course that prepares ESL students for academic college classes by providing them further practice in developing critical writing and reading skills and strategies. This course emphasizes the skills needed to develop paragraphs into essays, and students will also read and discuss a variety of selected readings, apply techniques to enhance their comprehension of the content, and learn methods to expand their vocabulary. This course is recommended for ESL students who meet the prerequisites, plan to take other academic courses, and need further practice to develop their skills.
  

  • ESL* 185 - Fundamentals of Research

    Credit(s): 1
    Prerequisite(s): ESL placement examination or successful completion of ESL* 153 and ESL* 157A . Students should already have basic computer skills such as using electronic mail (email), word processing (Microsoft Word), and searching the Internet.
    Corequisite(s): ESL* 162 .
    This five-session seminar is designed to provide application of the requisite technology-oriented skills needed to carry out academic research at the college level and is linked to the ESL* 162  Final Capstone Project.

Foreign Languages - Chinese
  

  • CHI* 101 - Elementary Chinese I

    Credit(s): 3
    This course introduces students to the essentials of Modern Standard Mandarin Chinese. Instruction focuses on developing communicative competence in listening, speaking, reading and writing skills at the elementary level as well as an understanding of Chinese culture and society.
  

  • CHI* 102 - Elementary Chinese II

    Credit(s): 3
    Prerequisite(s): CHI* 101  
    A continuation of Elementary Chinese I. This course is designed for students who have successfully completed Elementary Chinese I. Instruction continues to focus on the development of all four language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) in Chinese as well as an understanding of Chinese culture and society.

Foreign Languages - Spanish
  

  • SPA* 101 - Elementary Spanish I

    Credit(s): 3
    - On Campus and Online -

    Introduction to the fundamentals of Spanish grammar, with emphasis on the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Designed for students with one year or less of satisfactory completion of high school Spanish. Not intended for native speakers of Spanish. Heritage speakers of Spanish may take SPA* 107 .
  

  • SPA* 102 - Elementary Spanish II

    Credit(s): 3
    - On Campus and Online -

    Prerequisite(s): SPA* 101  or equivalent, i.e., two years of satisfactory completion of high school Spanish.
    A continuation of Elementary Spanish I. Further development of basic oral and writing proficiency.
    NOTE: Not intended for native speakers of Spanish. Heritage speakers of Spanish may take SPA* 107 .
  

  • SPA* 107 - Spanish for Spanish-Speakers

    Credit(s): 3
    Language for Heritage Speakers of Spanish I is for Heritage speakers of Spanish who have a familiarity with spoken Spanish but have little or no formal education in the reading or writing of the language. Designed to build upon students’ existing listening and oral skills to further develop skills necessary for reading and writing. Students will enhance all skills through the reading of a variety of cultural topics and discussing and writing about relevant themes.
  

  • SPA* 109 - Spanish for Medical Personnel

    Credit(s): 3
    Prerequisite(s): SPA* 101  or equivalent.
    Designed for medical personnel. Emphasis is placed on spoken Spanish in daily medical situations.
  

  • SPA* 201 - Intermediate Spanish I

    Credit(s): 3
    Prerequisite(s): SPA* 102  or equivalent.
    Introduction to advanced grammar and structure to further develop reading, writing and speaking skills.
  

  • SPA* 202 - Intermediate Spanish II

    Credit(s): 3
    Prerequisite(s): SPA* 201  or equivalent.
    Continuation of Intermediate Spanish I. Further development of oral and writing proficiency through readings and discussions.

Geography
  

  • GEO* 102 - Introduction to Human Geography

    Credit(s): 3
    - On Campus and Online -

    Basic survey of spatial and causal relationships that exist between land and human activities on the land. Among the topics covered are people on the land, politics, religion, language, agriculture, folk culture, popular culture, industry, and the urban environment. World regional characteristics are also surveyed.
  

  • GEO* 111 - World Regional Geography

    Credit(s): 3
    - On Campus and Online -

    A survey of the various regions of the world. Emphasis is placed on the geographic relationships that exist among the physical, social, economic, political and historical factors that distinguish certain regions of the world from others.

Health Information Management
  

  • HIM* 102 - Introduction to Healthcare Systems

    Credit(s): 3
    - On Campus and Online -

    This course is an introduction to the health information management field. It focuses on healthcare delivery systems, legal and ethical issues in healthcare, compliance and regulatory requirements, healthcare data and its role in quality management, and information technology. Documentation guidelines for health records are presented. Data abstraction and how to analyze health records will be introduced to verify record completeness and accuracy for reimbursement and quality assurance.
  

  • HIM* 155 - Fundamentals of Clinical Informatics and Electronic Medical Records

    Credit(s): 3
    - On Campus and Online -

    Prerequisite(s): ENG* 101  and CSA 105  
    Corequisite(s): MED* 125 .
    This course looks at Clinical Informatics related to systems and processes for collecting and maintaining patient health information. It also offers knowledge of health information systems and records and also an introduction to the use of basic electronic medical record systems. An overview of health information systems, terminology, data management, and regulatory concepts is included. Hands-on learning will occur in the laboratory setting using systems designed for both ambulatory and acute care settings.
  

  • HIM* 201 - Health Information Management Principles

    Credit(s): 3
    This course explores the sources, definitions, collection and presentation of health information data. Topics will include healthcare data systems, statistics, research, tumor registry, birth and death certificates, utilization and review, risk management and quality assurance. Issues concerning management, retrieval, and retention of health records, and compliance and regulations will be discussed along with current trends in health information technology. Management and decision support systems will be explored.
  

  • HIM* 205 - Medical Coding

    Credit(s): 3
    Prerequisite(s): HIM* 102 .
    This course covers ICD-9, ICD-10 CM, and ICD-10 PCS and is designed to help students meet the challenge of today’s changing government regulations and healthcare reporting. Included in the course are in-depth coding content and practice in ICD-9 and ICD-10, along with information on the Correct Coding Initiative (CCI), compliance and reimbursement issues.
  

  • HIM* 212 - Advanced Medical Coding

    Credit(s): 3
    Prerequisite(s): HIM* 205 , BIO* 115 , and MED* 125 .
    This course provides comprehensive training in accurately applying diagnosis and procedure coding experience in ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS Level II coding, as well as in a variety of specialties including complex areas such as interventional radiology, injections, and infusions. Government regulations and changes in healthcare reporting will be addressed. Using case studies and exercises, students will learn the importance of documentation and compliance with government and coding guidelines. This course includes reimbursement techniques.
  

  • HIM* 254 - Health Information Management (HIM) Practicum

    Credit(s): 3
    Prerequisite(s): CSA 105 , MED* 112 , HIM* 102 , HIM* 201 , and HIM* 212 .
    In this practicum, students apply knowledge gained from previous courses in coding, ethics and billing in a workplace and by successfully navigating a state-of-the-art Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. The classroom component of this course focuses on key issues impacting the management of today’s healthcare information systems and explores how those issues impact delivery of care. The HIM Practicum prepares students to enter information management positions within a healthcare setting. The goals of this course are to provide a solid foundation for applying managerial knowledge and to demonstrate the ability to express knowledge about information systems in the healthcare industry.

History
  

  • HIS* 101 - Western Civilization I

    Credit(s): 3
    - On Campus and Online -

    Corequisite(s): ENG* 101P .
    Ancient Egypt, the Near East, Classical Greece and Rome, and the Western world to 1660 are studied. Emphasis is placed on the contributions of these civilizations to the development of contemporary thought and institutions.
  

  • HIS* 102 - Western Civilization II

    Credit(s): 3
    - On Campus and Online -

    Corequisite(s): ENG* 101P .
    Western Civilization from the seventeenth century to the present is surveyed. Stress is placed on the leading political, economic, and cultural movements in Europe as a basis for understanding contemporary events.
  

  • HIS* 107 - History Of Puerto Rico

    Credit(s): 3
    This course will examine, from an interdisciplinary perspective, the historical formation of a colonial society we now call “Puerto Rican,” by focusing both on the island and on the immigrant communities in the United States. The course will also examine how Puerto Ricans were constituted as colonial subjects under these vastly different imperial regimes. The course will explore historical events, such as movement from slave plantations to hinterland peasant communities; from small towns to modern, industrial cities in the island; and from colonial citizens in the island to immigrant, minority outsiders in inner city neighborhoods in the U.S.
  

  • HIS* 110 - 20th Century Latin American/Caribbean Political Movements

    Credit(s): 3
    This course will provide a thorough historical overview of the most significant 20th century Latin American and Caribbean political movements within a specific historical context. The course will study each movement, political platforms, its leaders, its ideology and the socio-economic conditions of the country at the time.
  

  • HIS* 121 - World Civilization I

    Credit(s): 3
    - On Campus and Online -

    A survey of the major ancient and classical civilizations, with emphasis on the foundations for a global economy, up to 1500.
  

  • HIS* 122 - World Civilization II

    Credit(s): 3
    - On Campus and Online -

    A survey of the major civilizations of modern times, with emphasis on the development of a global economy, since 1500.
  

  • HIS* 201 - U.S. History I

    Credit(s): 3
    - On Campus and Online -

    Corequisite(s): ENG* 101P 
    Survey of the colonial and revolutionary eras, followed by an examination of basic nineteenth-century problems such as slavery, sectionalism, and the Civil War.
  

  • HIS* 202 - U.S. History II

    Credit(s): 3
    - On Campus and Online -

    Corequisite(s): ENG* 101P .
    Institutions and forces at work in the United States since the Civil War, with emphasis on the historical background of contemporary political, social and economic problems.
  

  • HIS* 213 - U.S. Since 1945

    Credit(s): 3
    Corequisite(s): ENG* 101P  
    The United States has gone through a period of rapid change since 1945. America became involved in the Cold War, the Vietnam War, Korea, and the Gulf and Iraq Wars. In the Sixties and Seventies, the civil rights and antiwar movements altered the social structure and consciousness of American society. The rise of terrorism in 2001 brought about major changes which are still underway. Through this course students will gain a better understanding of the political, military and social history of the United States since 1945. Students will learn how our society of today has been shaped by the events of this turbulent era.
  

  • HIS* 216 - African American History I

    Credit(s): 3
    - On Campus and Online -

    Black Americans: A review of their ancient African background, their enslavement, their contributions to Western civilization and America, and their struggles for freedom in North America up to the Civil War period.
  

  • HIS* 217 - African American History II

    Credit(s): 3
    - On Campus and Online -

    This course will examine the history of African Americans since the end of slavery in 1865. It will focus on the many ways in which African Americans have struggled to achieve freedom and equality in American society. The various meanings of freedom, segregation, migration patterns, urbanization, Black Nationalism, leadership protest strategies, and the Civil Rights Movement will be explored. The course will also examine how the search for civil rights and black pride has been and continues to be expressed in art, music, literature, and fashion.
  

  • HIS* 226 - The U.S. Civil War

    Credit(s): 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG* 101P .
    It can truly be said that one cannot understand modern America without first understanding the American Civil War. A seminal moment in American history, the war would have profound implications for society, culture, politics, race relations and the economy. This course is designed to give students a better understanding of the causes and the political, military, and cultural history of the American Civil War, as well as its lasting consequences.
  

  • HIS* 256 - The Islamic World

    Credit(s): 3
    Students will be introduced to the physical, political, and cultural geography of those areas of the world that are predominantly Muslim. Students will learn about the basic tenets of Islam and the early history of the religion. The cultural achievements of the major Islamic dynasties and empires will also be examined. Finally, the students will analyze the issues facing the Islamic world today.

Humanities
  

  • HUM* 195 - Humanities Seminar

    Credit(s): 3
    Corequisite(s): ENG* 101 .
    The Humanities is the study of what it means to be human. As a discipline, it explores the human experience as expressed in literature, history, philosophy, art history, music history, theater and film study, religion, and languages, and is concerned with such fundamental concepts as culture, identity, community, expression, rights, responsibilities, freedom, and empowerment. The Humanities Seminar provides an introduction to Humanistic inquiry through a thematic study determined by the individual instructor. Designed specifically for Hartford Heritage Learning Communities, the Humanities Seminar can also function as a stand-alone course.

Human Services
  

  • HSE* 101 - Introduction to Human Services

    Credit(s): 3
    - On Campus and Online -

    A developmentally-based, experiential course designed to introduce preprofessionals and professionals to the basic concepts, theories, and skills used in human service counseling. Practical application of skills and role-playing will be emphasized. (Students enrolling in this course are required to conduct 25 hours of service learning. Please consult an academic advisor or program coordinator regarding service learning requirements.)
  

  • HSE* 134 - Introduction to the Mental Health System

    Credit(s): 3
    - On Campus and Online -

    An introduction to the range of services and careers available in working with people with serious mental illness. Multi-disciplinary nature of the field will be emphasized. Topics include treatment approaches, case management, psychosocial rehabilitation, public awareness, and consumer empowerment.
  

  • HSE* 139 - Topics in Mental Health

    Credit(s): 3
    Offers an opportunity to focus on particular topics in mental health services which are especially relevant to working in community settings. Emphasis on conceptual knowledge about hands-on skills in clinical management and specific administrative tasks in working with clients. Topics include dual diagnosis, relapse prevention, medications, and goal writing.
  

  • HSE* 243 - Human Services Skills and Methods

    Credit(s): 3
    - On Campus and Online -

    A comprehensive study of the skills required of Human Service Professionals, including interviewing, managing social service cases, analyzing relevant legal matters and community organization skills. The course focuses on gathering and assessing information and determining appropriate intervention methods. Case studies are used to illustrate typical problems and appropriate responses. (Students enrolling in this course are required to conduct 25 hours of service learning. Please consult an academic advisor or program coordinator regarding service learning requirements.)
  

  • HSE* 281 - Human Services Field Work I

    Credit(s): 3
    Prerequisite(s): ECE* 176 , ECE* 215 , ECE* 275 , COM* 173 , SOC* 201 , SOC* 210 , SOC* 235 , PSY* 105 , and PSY* 201  or PSY* 204  
    This course is the capstone of the family and child studies degree program. It is designed to expose students to real-world professional experiences. The internship in provides actual experience under professional standards, ethics, regulations and supervision in an agency chosen by the student with the approval of the college. Its focus is experiential learning accompanied by supervision and mentoring, provided by on-site personnel, as well as college based supervision. 120 hours of supervised field work in a cooperating human services agency.
  

  • HSE* 287 - Practicum in Mental Health

    Credit(s): 3
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
    Practicum and field placement under the guidance and supervision of selected mental health agencies in the region. A process of experiential learning that integrates knowledge, skills and attitudes currently being taught in the classroom. Open only to students enrolled in the Mental Health Program.

Interdisciplinary Studies
  

  • IDS 105 - College Success Course

    Credit(s): 3
    Required of all new students in the General Studies and Liberal Arts Programs and recommended for all new students in the college. College Success courses focus on essential academic skills. Embedded in the course are critical reading and thinking, library research/information literacy, and other skills, such as note-taking, time management, goal setting, and career and educational planning. IDS 105 counts as a 3-credit free elective in the Liberal Arts and other programs. This course is required to be taken by all General Studies students. Transfer students with 12 credits and 2.7 G.P.A. are exempt from this requirement.
  

  • IDS 250 - Liberal Arts Capstone

    Credit(s): 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG* 102 . Students must be in their second year (i.e. 30+ credits) of the Liberal Arts and Sciences degree program to take this course.
    An interdisciplinary course focusing on a theme affecting cross sections of humanity. The course is designed to broaden students’ perspectives beyond their own culture or discipline and to provide an opportunity for the integration of knowledge gained in General Education courses taken previously. The course will have a rigorous writing component and is required for all students graduating from the Liberal Arts Program.

Library Technical Assistant
  

  • LIB* 101 - Introduction to Library Public Services

    Credit(s): 3
    Course prepares the student to work in public service areas, including circulation, interlibrary loan, and reference service.
    Formerly listed as LTA 101, not open to students who have successfully completed LTA 101.
  

  • LIB* 102 - Introduction to Cataloging and Techincal Services

    Credit(s): 3
    Course prepares students to function as technical assistants in cataloging, acquisitions, processing, materials preservation and serials control. Emphasis on automation related to the Technical Services area.
    Formerly listed as LTA 102, not open to students who have successfully completed LTA 102.
  

  • LIB* 104 - Introduction to Reference Services

    Credit(s): 3
    Course prepares students to work in a library’s reference department, assisting patrons seeking information. An overview of online and print reference resources and reference interview techniques are included.
    Formerly listed as LTA 105, not open to students who have successfully completed LTA 105.
  

  • LIB* 202 - Supervised Field Placement

    Credit(s): 3
    Course offered in the Fall and Spring semesters only.

    Prerequisite(s): Both LIB* 101 , Introduction to Library Public Services and LIB* 102 , Introduction to Cataloging and Technical Services must be completed before enrolling.
    Supervised on the job experience in a public, academic, school or special library that will reinforce knowledge acquired in the classroom. Students are required to attend seminars several times during the semester. Course offered in the Fall and Spring semesters only. Permission of the LTA program coordinator is required. Internship hours per week: 10 hours per week for 13 weeks, 130 hours.
    Formerly listed as LTA 104. Not open to students who have successfully completed LTA 104.
    NOTE: Out-of-class learning support: The Math Center and the College Library contain media material to support students’ mathematical studies. The Math Center also offers computer-based learning and tutorial services. In the Library, videotapes are available on topics ranging from arithmetic to calculus. A placement test must be taken in order to be placed in the appropriate course. See section on placement tests. The design, review, and modification of mathematics courses offered at Capital Community College take into account Mathematics Reform principles such as those expressed by the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges in Crossroads In Mathematics: Standards for Introductory College Mathematics Before Calculus. Thus, course content and pedagogy may include Mathematics Reform concepts. A calculator is required for each course as indicated below.

Mathematics

Out-of-class learning support: The Math Center and the College Library contain media material to support students’ mathematical studies. The Math Center also offers computer-based learning and tutorial services. In the Library, videotapes are available on topics ranging from arithmetic to calculus. A placement test must be taken in order to be placed in the appropriate course. See section on placement tests.

The design, review, and modification of mathematics courses offered at Capital Community College take into account Mathematics Reform principles such as those expressed by the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges in Crossroads In Mathematics: Standards for Introductory College Mathematics Before Calculus. Thus, course content and pedagogy may include Mathematics Reform concepts. A calculator is required for each course as indicated below.
  

  • MAT* 085 - Elementary Algebra and Pre-Algebra

    Credit(s): No credit
    This course addresses algebraic symbolism, properties of the real numbers, operations on algebraic expressions, solving linear equations and inequalities, operations on polynomials, laws of exponents, factoring, solving quadratic equations by factoring, graphing equations, finding equations of lines, applying algebra to geometry, introduction to metric system, converting between units of measure, and scientific notation. Students will apply course topics to model and solve real world problems in a participatory learning environment. Students are expected to complete computer-based assignments in a computer lab for two hours each week. This course requires the use of a scientific calculator.
    Lecture: 6 hours per week. Semester Hours: 6 semester hours
  

  • MAT* 088 - Foundations of Quantitative Reasoning

    Credit(s): No credit
    Prerequisite(s): Qualifying score on placement test.
    Quantitative reasoning-the ability to critically examine, explore, analyze, and manipulate quantitative information - is an essential skill for academic and career success in the 21st century. In this course, students will explore real world situations and develop critically important numerical reasoning, proportional reasoning, algebraic reasoning, and statistical thinking abilities. Topics include mathematical problem solving, proportions, linear functions, mathematical modeling, descriptive statistics, and mathematics of personal finance.
    Lecture: 6 hours per week. Semester Hours: 6 semester hours
  

  • MAT* 092 - Statway I

    Credit(s): No credit
    Prerequisite(s): Qualifying score on placement test, co-requisite of ENG* 073  or qualifying Score on Placement Test, or permission of Chair of Science and Mathematics Department.
    Statway I is the first course in the two semester Statway course sequence. The Statway course sequence is recommended for students enrolled in degree programs that require no mathematics beyond freshman-level statistics. Both courses in the course sequence, Statway I and Statway II, must be taken to receive credit for college level statistics. Students will use mathematical and statistical tools to explore real life data in a participatory learning environment. Statway I topics include an introduction to data analysis, statistical studies, sampling, experimental design, descriptive statistics techniques, scatterplots, correlation and regression, modeling data with functions, linear and exponential functions, and probability. This course requires the use of statistical technology.
    Lecture: 4 hours per week. Semester Hours: 4 semester hours
  

  • MAT* 095 - Elementary Algebra

    Credit(s): No credit
    Prerequisite(s): Qualifying score on Placement Test.
    Elementary Algebra addresses algebraic symbolism, properties of the real numbers, operations on algebraic expressions, solving linear equations and inequalities, operations on polynomials, laws of exponents, factoring, solving quadratic equations by factoring, graphing equations, finding equations of lines, applying algebra to geometry, introduction to metric system, converting between units of measure, and scientific notation. This course requires use of a scientific calculator.
    Lecture: 3 hours per week. Semester Hours: 3 semester hours
  

  • MAT* 104 - Quantitative Reasoning: Quantway I

    Credit(s): 3
    Prerequisite(s): MAT* 085  or Qualifying score on Placement Test.
    Quantitative reasoning - the ability to critically examine, explore, analyze, and manipulate quantitative information - is an essential skill for academic and career success in the 21st century. In this course, students will explore real world situations and develop critically important numerical reasoning, proportional reasoning, algebraic reasoning, and statistical thinking abilities. Topics include mathematical problem solving, proportions, linear and exponential functions, mathematical modeling, descriptive statistics, and mathematics of personal finance. This course requires the use of a graphing calculator.
  

  • MAT* 122 - Statway II

    Credit(s): 4
    Prerequisite(s): MAT* 092 .
    Statway II is the second course in the two semester Statway course sequence. The Statway course sequence is recommended for students enrolled in degree programs that require no mathematics beyond freshman-level statistics. Both courses in the course sequence, Statway I and Statway II, must be taken to receive credit for college level statistics. Students will use mathematical and statistical tools to explore real life data in a participatory learning environment. Statway II topics include modeling data with functions, quadratic functions, discrete and continuous probability distributions, Central Limit Theorem, sampling distributions, confidence intervals, one-sample and two-sample hypothesis tests, Chi-Square Tests, and ANOVA. This course requires the use of statistical technology.
  

  • MAT* 137 - Intermediate Algebra

    Credit(s): 3
    - On Campus and Online -

    Prerequisite(s): MAT* G085 with grade of C- or better, MAT* G095 with grade of C- or better, MAT* G104 with grade of C- or better, or qualifying score on Placement Test.
    This course builds on the Introductory Algebra foundation, deepening the study of some topics, and introducing new ones. Topics include equations and inequalities, graphing, relations and functions, radicals and quadratics, and systems of equations. Real world applications of the listed topics will be highlighted. This course will include use of a graphing calculator.
  

  • MAT* 137L - Intermediate Algebra for Liberal Arts

    Credit(s): 3
    Prerequisite(s): MAT* 085  with a grade of C- of better, or MAT* 095  with a grade of C- or
    better, or MAT* 104  with a grade of C- or better, or appropriate placement test score.
    This course involves a further study of algebra and mathematical modeling of functions and relations represented by tables, graphs, words, and symbols. Topics covered will include linear, quadratic and exponential functions with an emphasis on modeling real-world applications. This is a credit level math course intended for students in NON-STEM programs of study. This course is only a prerequisite for Principles of Statistics (MAT 167).
  

  • MAT* 139 - Introductory and Intermediate Algebra Combined

    Credit(s): 3
    Prerequisite(s): MAT* G085 with grade of C- or better, MAT* G095 with grade of C- or better, or qualifying score on Placement Test.
    This course addresses algebraic symbolism, properties of the real numbers, operations on algebraic expressions, solving linear equations and inequalities, operations on polynomials, laws of exponents, factoring, solving quadratic equations by factoring, graphing equations, finding equations of lines, applying algebra to geometry, introduction to metric system, converting between units of measure, and scientific notation. Topics also include graphing functions, relations and functions, radicals and rational exponents, quadratics, and systems of equations. Real world applications of the listed topics will be highlighted. This course will include use of graphing calculator. MAT* G139 combines the content of MAT* G095 with MAT* G137 into a one semester course.
    Lecture: 4 hours per week. Lab: 1 hours per week. Semester Hours: 5 semester hours
  

  • MAT* 167 - Principles of Statistics

    Credit(s): 3
    - On Campus and Online -

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of D- or better in MAT* 137 , MAT* 139 , or MAT* 184  or grade of C+ or better in MAT* 104  , or qualifying score on mathematics Placement Test.
    This course addresses descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, and probability. The descriptive methods include the concept of population versus sample, frequency distributions, measures of central tendency, and measures of dispersion. The inferential methods involve hypothesis testing, point and interval estimation, correlation and regression, and analysis of variance. Topics from probability include sample spaces, laws of probability, as well as discrete and continuous probability distributions. This course requires use of a graphing calculator with statistics capability. The course may require use of a computer-based statistics package.
  

  • MAT* 172 - College Algebra

    Credit(s): 3
    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or better in MAT* G137, grade of C- or better in MAT*G139, grade of C- or better in MAT* G184, or qualifying score on Placement Test.
    Course presents higher-level topics in algebra needed for success in pre-calculus and, ultimately, the calculus series. Topics include a review of linear, quadratic, and radical functions, systems of equations, matrix algebra, systems of linear and nonlinear inequalities, functions, inverse and composite functions, transformations of functions, laws of logarithms, exponential and logarithmic functions, and conic sections. Students will model and explore real world applications using the topics listed. This course requires the use of a graphing calculator (preferably TI-83+).
  

  • MAT* 184 - Trigonometry with Embedded Algebra

    Credit(s): 4
    Prerequisite(s): MAT* 085 , MAT* 095 , MAT* 104 , or a qualifying score on Placement Test.
    This course introduces trigonometry through a functional approach. Trigonometric functions are defined through the unit circle and then applied to triangulation problems. Topics include trigonometric identities, inverse trigonometric functions, oblique triangle trigonometry and the graphs of the trigonometric functions, vectors and the polar coordinate system. Linear, rational, and quadratic functions will be explored in support of the learning of trigonometry. This course will require the use of a graphing calculator.
  

  • MAT* 186 - Pre-Calculus

    Credit(s): 4
    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or better in MAT* G172, or qualifying score on the placement test.
    Algebra, trigonometry, and analytic geometry are studied. Topical considerations include: composite functions, polynomial and rational functions, trigonometric functions, applications of trigonometry to right and oblique triangles, complex numbers, operations with vectors, polar coordinates, parametric equations, sequences, series, summation notation, binomial theorem. This course will require the use of a graphing calculator.
  

  • MAT* 230 - Applied Calculus

    Credit(s): 3
    Prerequisite(s): Grade of D- or better in MAT* 137  or MAT* 139 , or qualifying score on Placement Test.
    Course in selected topics from calculus with applications in business, economics and social science. This course is intended for students pursuing degrees in social and behavioral sciences, business and management. Topics include linear and non-linear functions, limits, derivatives and integrals. This course requires the use of a graphing calculator (preferably TI-83+).
  

  • MAT* 254 - Calculus I

    Credit(s): 4
    Prerequisite(s): MAT* G186, MAT* G172 and MAT*G184, or qualifying score on Placement Test.
    Course includes a study of limits and continuity, derivatives and their applications, definite integrals, applications of definite integrals to area and motion, and an introduction to differential equations. The concepts of calculus are applied to polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. This course requires a graphing calculator and may include use of a computer software package.
  

  • MAT* 256 - Calculus II

    Credit(s): 4
    Prerequisite(s): MAT* 254 .
    This course deals with constructing antiderivatives, techniques of integration, approximating definite integrals, applications of definite integrals, polar coordinates, parametric equations, indeterminate forms, improper integrals, sequences, infinite series, tests for convergence, Taylor series and differential equations. This course will require use of a graphing calculator and may include use of a computer software package.
  

  • MAT* 268 - Calculus III

    Credit(s): 4
    Prerequisite(s): MAT* 256 .
    Topics studied in this course include vectors, analytic geometry in 3-space, partial derivatives, gradients, direction and derivatives, multiple integrals, line and surface intervals, Greens and Stokes Theorems, and continued introduction to differential equations. This course will incorporate calculus reform elements such as the use of the graphing calculator or the computer, and writing assignment(s).

Medical Assisting
  

  • MED* 112 - Medical Insurance and Billing

    Credit(s): 3
    - On Campus and Online -

    Prerequisite(s): MED* 170 , BIO* 115  CSA 105 , and MED* 125 .
    The topics introduced in this course are ICD coding, CPT coding and health insurance. Also included are the banking, daily bookkeeping and accounting practices of medical offices.
  

  • MED* 114 - Administrative Medical Office Assisting

    Credit(s): 4
    Prerequisite(s): MED* 170 , BIO* 115 , CSA 105 , and MED* 125 .
    This course covers the theory, practice and techniques of fundamental medical office management and an overview of the profession of medical assisting and its role in providing quality health care. This include communication skills, office management, safety in the medical office environment, medical records management and schedule management. Professionalism, legal and ethical issues will be discussed.
 

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