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CE 087 - Recovery Support Specialist (7)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: Seven hours lecture/discussion per week.
The Recovery Support Specialist class is designed to prepare students, with lived experience in substance abuse and/or mental health recovery, to become employed as Recovery Support Specialists and to pass the (CRSS) certification exam. The 100-hour, hybrid format class covers the following topics: Four Core Domains of CRSS profession, evidence-based practices in recovery support, trauma informed care, cultural competency, harm reduction and suicide prevention and safety planning. The class fulfills the education requirement for the CRSS exam. not transferable
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ACC 101 - Software for Accounting (1.5)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: One one-half hours of lecture/discussion per week.
This is a hands-on course using small business accounting software. Students will learn how to install, set up, and run software for accounting, including accounts receivables, accounts payables, cash sales, payroll, generating reports, and miscellaneous accounting practices. Repeatable three times as software changes
Note: This course is not offered this catalog year.
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ACC 106 - Accounting Seminar (0.5-3)
Prerequisite: None
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A special studies course designed to meet student and community needs. Available upon request in specific situations which do not comply with regular course offerings but do merit college credit and provide for occupational needs. Credit is determined on a contact hour basis. Repeatable three times up to a maximum of twelve credit hours
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ACC 108 - Business Accounting (3)
Prerequisite: None
spring
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
Standard bookkeeping procedures as they apply to personnel records, records of social organizations, and records of professional or small businesses. Course covers the accounting cycle, special journals, banking procedures, and payroll. Not designed for those wishing to continue their study of accounting.
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ACC 121 - Financial Accounting (4)
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test scores, or MAT 066 or MAT 068 or MAT 096 with a grade of “C” or higher
IAI: BUS 903 Transfers to most Illinois Colleges/Universities.
fall, spring, summer
Lecture: Four hours of lecture/ discussion per week.
The development of financial accounting. Students will learn to: construct, interpret, and analyze the balance sheet; analyze period-end adjustments - accruals and deferrals; construct, interpret, and analyze the income statement for a service business and a merchandising business; construct, interpret, and analyze various periodic and perpetual merchandise inventory methods; interpret and analyze the cash account, formulate an accurate policy for future business decisions; interpret and analyze the receivables, construct a depreciation policy for the long-term assets; interpret and analyze liabilities (short-term, long-term, and contingent); construct, interpret and analyze the stockholder’s equity section of corporations; construct, interpret and analyze a cash flow statement; and interpret and analyze the financial statements using various ratios and analyses. A working knowledge of spreadsheets or CIS 123 , or CIS/OS 133 recommended.
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ACC 122 - Managerial Accounting (4)
Prerequisite: ACC 121
IAI: BUS 904
fall, spring, summer
Lecture: Four hours of lecture/discussion per week.
A continuation of ACC 121 . Students will learn to: analyze, interpret and complete both job-order and process cost accounting cycles; construct, analyze and interpret cost-volume-profit relationships; interpret and analyze absorption and variable costing approaches for managerial decisions; formulate, interpret and complete a master budget with pro-forma income statement and balance sheet; construct standard costs and measure variances from standards to material, labor and manufacturing overhead; analyze and interpret differential costs and product decisions; construct, analyze, and interpret activity-based costing as a decision-making tool; construct, analyze and interpret decisions using present value method; and construct, analyze and interpret just-in-time procedures. A working knowledge of spreadsheets or CIS 123 , or CIS/OS 133 recommended.
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Adult Basic Education Adult Basic Education courses are not applicable toward Kishwaukee degree or certificate program requirements. For more information, see Baccalaureate/Transfer Programs.
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ABE 001 - ABE Level One (3)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: Five hours lecture/discussion per week for eight weeks. Classes offered two sections per semester.
Level One for grade equivalency 1-1.9. Basic Skills such as literacy, reading, communication, computation, technology and study skills are offered. Repeatable three times Not transferable.
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ABE 002 - ABE Level Two (3)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: Five hours lecture/discussion per week for eight weeks. Classes offered two sections per semester.
Level Two for grade equivalency 2-2.9. Basic Skills such as literacy, reading, communication, computation, technology and study skills are offered. Repeatable three times Not transferable.
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ABE 003 - ABE Level Three (3)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: Five hours lecture/discussion per week for eight weeks. Classes offered two sections per semester.
Level Three for grade equivalency 3-3.9. Basic Skills such as literacy, reading, communication, computation, technology and study skills are offered. Repeatable three times Not transferable.
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ABE 004 - ABE Level Four (3)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: Five hours lecture/discussion per week for eight weeks. Classes offered two sections per semester.
Level Four for grade equivalency 4-4.9. Basic Skills such as literacy, reading, communication, computation, technology and study skills are offered. Repeatable three times Not transferable.
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ABE 005 - ABE Level Five (3)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: Five hours lecture/discussion per week for eight weeks. Classes offered two sections per semester.
Level Five for grade equivalency 5-5.9. Basic Skills such as literacy, reading, communication, computation, technology and study skills are offered. Repeatable three times Not transferable.
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ABE 006 - ABE Level Six (6)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: : Five hours lecture/discussion per week for eight weeks. Classes offered two sections per semester.
Level Five for grade equivalency 5-5.9. Basic Skills such as literacy, reading, communication, computation, technology and study skills are offered. Repeatable three times Not transferable.
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ABE 007 - ABE Level Seven (3)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: Five hours lecture/discussion per week for eight weeks. Classes offered two sections per semester
Level Seven for grade equivalency 7-7.9. Basic Skills such as literacy, reading, communication, computation, technology and study skills are offered. Repeatable three times Not transferable.
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ABE 008 - ABE Level Eight (3)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: Five hours lecture/discussion per week for eight weeks. Classes offered two sections per semester.
Level Eight for grade equivalency 8-8.9. Basic Skills such as literacy, reading, communication, computation, technology and study skills are offered. Repeatable three times Not transferable.
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ABE 011 - AE Basic Math Skills (6)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: This course is offered as distance learning or hybrid. Minimum of five hours per week for 16 weeks to complete modules.
Developmental remedial math, computing and other mathematical reasoning abilities in computation, measurement, algebra, geometry. Repeatable three times Not transferable.
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ABE 013 - Adult Ed Manufacturing Bridge (6)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: Six hours lecture/discussion per week.
The Kishwaukee College Adult Education Manufacturing Bridge course will assist students to develop basic and secondary education skills and prepare for the GED tests. Students will also explore careers and learn about postsecondary education related to manufacturing. Support and counseling services are available to assist students with entry into postsecondary certificate and degree programs. Students are placed in appropriate courses based on standardized assessments in reading or math (TABE tests). Repeatable three times Not transferable.
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ABE 015 - U.S. Citizenship Education (6)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: Six hours lecture/discussion per week.
This course will cover information relevant to the U.S. Citizenship test including American history and government. The development of basic interviewing, test taking and writing skills will also be addressed. Repeatable three times Not transferable.
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ABE 016 - Math For Life (6)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: Six hours lecture/discussion per week.
The basic operations of math and their primary applications will be introduced. Topics concerning financial, physical, and consumer math will be explained. Repeatable three times Not transferable.
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ABE 021 - AE Reading & Writing Skills (6)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: : This course is offered as distance learning or hybrid. Minimum of five hours per week for 16 weeks to complete modules.
Developmental reading and writing: the study of language arts, reading, writing, listening and speaking. Repeatable three times Not transferable.
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ABE 024 - IET Phlebotomy Tech Recitation (2)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: Two hours lecture/discussion per week.
Students will receive contextualized instruction integrating the Phlebotomy Technician course information and basic/secondary High School Equivalency test preparation skills. Also included academic, career, and basic skills support for Phlebotomy Technician curricula as well as certification preparation (as part of Innovative Bridge & Transition Program Grants). Not transferable.
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ABE 034 - Bridge To Career Pathways (3)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: Five hours lecture/discussion per week for eight weeks.
Bridge to Career Pathways will assist adult learners in the process of choosing a career, changing careers, or selecting an educational concentration. The purpose is to help learners explore careers and make smart decisions about their career plans early on in their training and experience, instead of investing precious time and resources in an educational program that does not match their skills, values, interests or needs. It will integrate basic skills, workforce preparation and career development which includes transition services to assist ABE/ASE/ESL students who are love intermediate or above in assessment (Level NRS 4, grade level 6 or higher). Repeatable three times Not transferable.
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ABE 041 - Academic Reading & Writing (6)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: Five hours lecture/discussion per week.
The Academic Reading & Writing Class is designed for ESL students who have acquired an intermediate or advanced level of proficiency in the English language, want to improve reading and writing skills, and for those who intend to transition into postsecondary courses the following semesters. This course is also available to adult ABE/ASE students who want to improve reading and writing skills for post secondary education or career technical education. Instruction is provided to increase and improve reading, oral, grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills. Students will read fiction, nonfiction, and compose their own works using proper conventions of English language. Texts are selected to prepare the student for academic and career technical courses or to assist the student in communicating in an occupational or community environment. Proficiency levels are based on standardized testing of language skills from the CASAS Life and Work series with minimum of high intermediate level, CASAS Goals series (any score), or TABE placement exams (any score). Repeatable three times Not transferable.
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ABE 042 - Academic Reading & Writing (6)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: Five hours lecture/discussion per week.
The Academic Reading & Writing Class is designed for ESL students who have acquired an intermediate or advanced level of proficiency in the English language, want to improve reading and writing skills, and for those who intend to transition into postsecondary courses the following semesters. This course is also available to adult ABE/ASE students who want to improve reading and writing skills for post secondary education or career technical education. Instruction is provided to increase and improve reading, oral, grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills. Students will read fiction, nonfiction, and compose their own works using proper conventions of English language. Texts are selected to prepare the student for academic and career technical courses or to assist the student in communicating in an occupational or community environment. Proficiency levels are based on standardized testing of language skills from the CASAS Life and Work series with minimum of high intermediate level, CASAS Goals series (any score), or TABE placement exams (any score). Repeatable three times Not transferable.
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ABE 048 - U.S. Citizenship Education (6)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: Six hours lecture/discussion per week.
This course will cover information relevant to the U.S. Citizenship test including American history and government. The development of basic interviewing, test taking and writing skills will also be addressed. Repeatable three times Not transferable.
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ABE 049 - Math For Life (6)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: Six hours lecture/discussion per week.
The basic operations of math and their primary applications will be introduced. Topics concerning financial, physical, and consumer math will be explored.
Repeatable three times Not transferable.
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ABE 080 - Adult Ed Healthcare Bridge (6)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: Six hours lecture/discussion per week.
The Kishwaukee College Transition to Healthcare Careers course will provide a framework for students to develop basic and secondary skills and prepare for the GED tests in an environment for entry into postsecondary education in healthcare careers. Students in the course will receive support services and transition services that will assist them with entry into postsecondary certificate and degree programs in healthcare careers. Repeatable three times Not transferable.
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ABE 090 - Career/Job Preparation (3)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: Three hours lecture/discussion per week.
Career development in essential knowledge and skills for jobs and careers, development of soft skills in preparation for college and career planning. Repeatable three times Not transferable.
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ABE 092 - Bridge to Information Technology (3)
Lecture: Five hours lecture/discussion per week for eight weeks
The Bridge to Information Technology course will provide a framework for students to develop basic and secondary skills and prepare for the GED tests in an environment for entry into postsecondary education in Information Technology. Students will explore careers in Information Technology fields, contextualized learning, basic foundational knowledge, workforce preparation and career development. Students in the course will receive support services and transition services that will assist them with entry into postsecondary certificate and degree programs in information technology. Repeatable three times Not transferable.
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ASE 091 - Bridge to Information Technology (3)
Lecture: Five hours lecture/discussion per week for eight weeks.
The Bridge to Information Technology course will provide a framework for students to develop basic and secondary skills and prepare for the GED tests in an environment for entry into postsecondary education in Information Technology. Students will explore careers in Information Technology fields, contextualized learning, basic foundational knowledge, workforce preparation and career development. Students in the course will receive support services and transition services that will assist them with entry into postsecondary certificate and degree programs in information technology. Repeatable three times Not transferable
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Adult Secondary Education Adult Secondary Education courses are not applicable toward Kishwaukee degree or certificate program requirements. For more information, see Baccalaureate/Transfer Programs.
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ASE 008 - Adult Ed Healthcare Bridge (6)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: Six hours lecture/discussion per week.
The Adult Ed Healthcare Bridge course will provide a framework for students to develop basic and secondary skills and prepare for the GED tests in an environment for entry into postsecondary education in healthcare careers. Students in the course will receive support services and transition services that will assist them with entry into postsecondary certificate and degree programs in healthcare careers. Repeatable three times Not transferable.
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ASE 009 - Adult Secondary Education I (3)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: Five hours lecture/discussion per week for eight weeks. Classes offered twice per semester.
Level Nine, Grade level 9-9.9. This course will focus on reading, writing, mathematics, technology, communication and study skills in preparation for Illinois High School Diploma. Repeatable three times Not transferable.
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ASE 010 - Adult Secondary Education III (3)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: Five hours lecture/discussion per week for eight weeks. Classes offered twice per semester.
Level Ten, Grade level 10-10.9. This course will focus on reading, writing, mathematics, technology, communication and study skills in preparation for Illinois High School Diploma Repeatable three times Not transferable.
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ASE 011 - Adult Secondary Education III (12)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: Twelve hours lecture/discussion per week.
no description in Colleague Repeatable three times Not transferable.
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ASE 012 - Adult Secondary Education IV (12)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: Twelve hours lecture/discussion per week.
no description in Colleague Repeatable three times Not transferable.
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ASE 013 - Adult Ed Manufacturing Bridge (6)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: Six hours lecture/discussion per week.
The Kishwaukee College Adult Education Manufacturing Bridge course will assist students to develop basic and secondary education skills and prepare for the GED tests. Students will also explore careers and learn about postsecondary education related to manufacturing. Support and counseling services are available to assist students with entry into postsecondary certificate and degree programs. Students are placed in appropriate courses based on standardized assessments in reading or math (TABE tests). Repeatable three times Not transferable.
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ASE 014 - U.S. Citizenship Education (6)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: Six hours lecture/discussion per week.
This course will cover information relevant to the U.S. Citizenship test including American history and government. The development of basic interviewing, test taking and writing skills will also be addressed. Repeatable three times Not transferable.
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ASE 015 - GED Math Skills (6)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: Six hours lecture/discussion per week.
All areas covered on the GED Math exam from basic operations to fundamental algebra and geometry will be presented and practiced. Repeatable three times Not transferable.
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ASE 016 - I-Pathways I (6)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: Asynchronous Distance Learning minimum of five hours per week.
The i-Pathways Online GED Preparation course provides instruction in reading, writing, literature, mathematics, science, and social studies in preparation for the general Education Development examination. The course will be offered using an online format to increase the accessibility of adult education services for students. Study skills and test preparation skills are included. Career topics may be included. Prospective students meet adult education criteria and achieve a TABE-R or CASAS Goals GLE of 10.0 - 10.9. Repeatable three times Not transferable.
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ASE 017 - I-Pathways II (6)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: Asynchronous Distance Learning minimum of five hours per week.
The i-Pathways Online GED Preparation course provides instruction in reading, writing, literature, mathematics, science, and social studies in preparation for the General Education Development examination. The course will be offered using an online format to increase the accessibility of adult education services for students. Study skills and test preparation skills are included. Career topics may be included. Prospective students meet adult education criteria and achieve a TABE-R GLE of11.0 - 11.9. Repeatable three times Not transferable.
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ASE 018 - I-Pathways III (6)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: Asynchronous Distance Learning minimum of five hours per week.
The i-Pathways Online GED Preparation course provides instruction in reading, writing, literature, mathematics, science, and social studies in preparation for the General Education Development examination. The course will be offered using an online format to increase the accessibility of adult education services for students. Study skills and test preparation skills are included. Career topics may be included. Prospective students meet adult education criteria and achieve a TABE-R or CASAS Goals GLE of 12.0 - 12.9+. R Repeatable three times Not transferable.
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ASE 019 - I-Pathways (12)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: Asynchronous Distance Learning minimum of five hours per week.
The I-Pathways Online Illinois High School Diploma preparation course provides individualized instruction in reading, writing, literature, mathematics, science, and social studies in preparation for HSE tests. The course is offered using an online format with hybrid/learning lab components. Study skills and test preparation skills are included as well as workforce skills. Students must demonstrate computer competence and achieve a reading grade level equivalency of 9.0 - 9.9. Information about transition to college and/or careers is included. Repeatable three times Not transferable.
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ASE 020 - IET Pharm Tech Recitation (2)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: Two hours lecture/discussion per week.
Students will receive instruction on English as a Second Language reading, writing, listening, and speaking; adult secondary education (ASE) and High School Equivalency test preparation; and/or academic, career, and basic skills support for Pharmacy Technician curricula as well as certification preparation. Not transferable.
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ASE 024 - IET Phlebotomy Tech Recitation (2)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: Two hours lecture/discussion per week.
Students will receive contextualize instruction integrating Phlebotomy Technician course information and basic/secondary High School Equivalency test preparation skills. Also included academic, career, and basic skills support for Phlebotomy Technician curricula as well as certification preparation (as part of Innovative Bridge & Transition Program Grants). Not transferable.
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ASE 031 - AE Basic Math Skills (5)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: This course is offered as distance learning or hybrid. Minimum of five hours per week for 16 weeks to complete modules.
Developmental remedial math, computing and other mathematical reasoning abilities in computation, measurement, algebra, geometry. Repeatable three times Not transferable.
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ASE 032 - AE Reading & Writing Skills (5)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: This course is offered as distance learning or hybrid. Minimum of five hours per week for 16 weeks to complete modules.
Developmental reading and writing: the study of language arts, reading, writing, listening and speaking. Repeatable three times Not transferable.
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ASE 034 - Bridge To Career Pathways (3)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: Five hours lecture/discussion per week.
Contextualized instruction that integrates basic skills, workforce preparation and career development which includes transition services to assist ABE/ASE/ESL students who are low/high adult basic language students in ESL and ABE/ASE assessments (Level NRS 4). Repeatable three times Not transferable.
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ASE 061 - Academic Reading & Writing (6)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: Five hours lecture/discussion per week.
The Academic Reading & Writing Class is designed for ESL students who have acquired an intermediate or advanced level of proficiency in the English language, want to improve reading and writing skills, and for those who intend to transition into postsecondary courses the following semesters. This course is also available to adult ABE/ASE students who want to improve reading and writing skills for post secondary education or career technical education. Instruction is provided to increase and improve reading, oral, grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills. Students will read fiction, nonfiction, and compose their own works using proper conventions of English language. Texts are selected to prepare the student for academic and career technical courses or to assist the student in communicating in an occupational or community environment. Proficiency levels are based on standardized testing of language skills from the CASAS Life and Work series with minimum of high intermediate level, CASAS Goals series (any score), or TABE placement exams (any score). Repeatable three times Not transferable.
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ASE 062 - Spanish ASE/HSE Preparation (6)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: Five hours lecture/discussion per week.
Spanish ASE/HSE Preparation class is designed for adult students who are literate in Spanish and who have had sufficient education in their native language to achieve a foreign language HSE credential. Instruction will be taught in Spanish in the following content areas to prepare for the Illinois High School Equivalency (Spanish) exams: language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and Constitution (Spanish). Study skills, technology, test preparation, workforce information, and transitions to post secondary information will be incorporated into class structure. Repeatable three times Not transferable.
Note: Class delivery will be one of the following: classroom, synchronous face to face, and hybrid/online.
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ASE 084 - Citizenship (3)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: Three hours lecture/discussion per week.
Career development in essential knowledge and skills for jobs and careers, development of soft skills in preparation for college and career planning. Repeatable three times Not transferable.
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ASE 090 - Career/Job Preparation (3)
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: Three hours lecture/discussion per week.
no description in Colleague Repeatable three times Not transferable.
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AGR 105 - Agricultural Seminar (0.5-3)
Prerequisite: None
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Special studies course designed to meet student and community needs. Available upon request in specific situations which do not comply with regular course offerings, but do merit college credit and provide for occupational needs. Credit determined on a contact hour basis. Repeatable three times up to a maximum of twelve credit hours.
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AGR 112 - Intro to Precision Agriculture (3)
Prerequisite: None
fall
Lecture: Two hours of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Two hours of lab per week.
This course is designed to provide the students with an introductory look at the latest technologies for managing crop production. Students will examine the use of satellite positioning systems, electronic sensors, controllers, and computer systems to create detailed management information for use in agricultural management decisions. Analysis of data gathered to achieve productivity, environmental, and economic benefits will be emphasized.
Note: This course is not offered this catalog year.
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AGR 116 - Precision Ag Equipment (3)
Prerequisite: None
fall
Lecture: Two hours of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Two hours of lab per week.
Practical application of management principles and the selection, adjustment, repair and maintenance of precision agricultural machinery. Includes all areas of farm equipment and the technology that is helping increase productivity. This course is primarily designed for students outside of the Diesel Power Technology program.
Note: This course is not offered this catalog year.
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AGR 198 - Agribusiness Internship (2-4)
Prerequisite: None
summer
Based on the career objective of the student and the cooperation of an agricultural oriented business organization approved by the college, a student applies classroom instructional background to actual job situations. Requires a minimum of 150 to 300 hours in a supervised occupational setting in addition to meeting with the instructor. Credit determined on a contact hour basis Repeatable three times up to 12 credit hours.
Note: This course has been modified. Please view the changes in theAddendum
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AGR 204 - Integrated Precision Ag (3)
Prerequisite: AGR 112
spring
Lecture: Two hours of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Two hours of lab per week.
Practical application of geospatial technologies for site specific and whole farm management practices using precision agriculture software to integrate real world data in the interpretation and creation of maps for precision agriculture applications. Specific emphasis will be focused on data processing, and data management as well as developing prescriptions to optimize yield and profitability while mitigating environmental impacts.
Note: This course is not offered this catalog year.
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AGT 100 - Orientation to Agricultural Careers (1)
Prerequisite: None
fall
Lecture: One hour of lecture/discussion per week.
A study of agriculture employment opportunities both in and outside of the United States. Designed to explore opportunities and to help formulate the beginning of a student’s educational career goals and path. Includes an orientation to the college, college expectations, and student success techniques. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information.
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AGT 140 - Introduction to Animal Science (4)
Prerequisite: None
IAI: AG 902
fall
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Two hours of lab per week.
Fundamentals of animal science involving a study of the animal industry, genetics, selection, nutrition and physiology of cattle, swine, sheep, and poultry.
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AGT 160 - Introduction to Agricultural Economics (4)
Prerequisite: None
IAI: AG 901
spring
Lecture: Four hours of lecture/discussion per week.
This is an introductory economics course designed to provide students with a background in both micro and macro economics. It is concerned with the practical applications of economics regarding the allocation of scarce resources to achieve the maximum satisfaction of unlimited wants. It is designed to introduce students to the concepts of price theories, the behavior of individuals and firms under varying market conditions, the behavior of consumers, national income theories, economic fluctuations and growth, money and banking, and international economics. 75% of this course is devoted to microeconomic theory and topics, and 25% devoted to macroeconomic theory and topics.
Note: This course is not offered this catalog year.
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AGT 170 - Introduction to Agricultural Mechanization (3)
Prerequisite: None
IAI: AG 906
spring
Lecture: Two hours of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Two hours of lab per week.
Emphasis on technical terminology, skill development, and application of principles to agriculture power, machinery, structures, conservation, electrification, and welding.
Note: This course is not offered this catalog year.
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AGT 210 - Introduction to Crop Science (4)
Prerequisite: None
IAI: AG 903
fall
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Two hours of lab per week.
Basic principles of field crops including cultural practices, fertility, pest control, growth, utilization, and improvement. Emphasis on crop physiology in corn, soybeans, small grains, and forages.
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AGT 215 - Introduction to Soils and Fertilizers (4)
Prerequisite: None
IAI: AG 904
fall
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Two hours of lab per week.
The nature and properties of soils including origin, formation, biological, chemical, and physical properties, emphasizing soil management by sampling, testing, and determining fertilizer requirements.
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ANT 120 - Introduction to Anthropology (3)
Prerequisite: None
IAI: S1900N
fall, spring, summer
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
A study of the basic concepts and ideas relevant to the fields of anthropology, which is a holistic approach to the study of humankind and human variation. The course surveys the two major subfields of anthropology: physical anthropology (human evolution, non-human primates, and human variation) and cultural anthropology (cultural variation, including language).
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ANT 203 - Introduction to Archaeology (3)
Prerequisite: None
IAI: S1903
fall, summer
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
An introduction to the subfield of anthropology which studies the prehistory and history of humankind. The class also examines archaeological concepts including research and methods for study of prehistoric cultures. Emphasis will be placed on the excavation and discoveries of material culture, methods of dating artifacts, analysis of artifacts and interpretation of findings.
Note: This course is not offered this catalog year.
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ANT 220 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3)
Prerequisite: None
IAI: S1 901N
fall, spring
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
An introduction to the origin, development, and diversity of cultures focusing on such aspects of culture as social organization, economics, religion, and language. Theories and methods of cultural anthropology will be applied to the analysis of selected cultures.
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ANT 240 - Physical Anthropology (3)
Prerequisite: None
IAI: S1 902
fall
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
An introduction to human evolutionary history, human biological variation, genetics, evolutionary theory, nonhuman primates, and basic forensics. Theories and methods of physical anthropology will be applied to the analysis of the fossil record and human biology.
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ART 100 - Drawing I Foundations (3)
Prerequisite: None
IAI: ART 904
fall, spring
Studio: Six studio hours a week.
A continuation of ART 100 , Drawing I. This course builds on and refines the experiences of Drawing I focusing on a variety of media including color, mixed-media, and may include digital media. Emphasis is on invention and formal concerns. Explorations into abstraction, nonobjective and fabricated image making is covered in this class. This course includes vocabulary development, critical analysis activities, and reference to contemporary and historic models of drawing.
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ART 101 - Drawing II Foundations (3)
Prerequisite: ART 100
spring
Studio: Six studio hours a week.
A continuation of ART 100 , Drawing I. This course builds on and refines the experiences of Drawing I focusing on a variety of media including color, mixed-media, and may include digital media. Emphasis is on invention and formal concerns. Explorations into abstraction, non-objectivity and fabricated image making is covered in this class. This course includes vocabulary development, critical analysis activities, and reference to contemporary and historic models of drawing. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information
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ART 103 - Digital Art (3)
Prerequisite: None
fall
Studio: Six studio hours a week.
An introduction to digital art, imaging, and design. Digital image manipulation and generation will be practiced, including the integration of computer hardware, software, and peripheral devices as tools to capture, compose and construct images using traditional and contemporary visual approaches as applied to art and design. Students will study the creation of art and design through the usage of layout devices such as composition, visual hierarchy, content development and concept development. Art and design software standard to the industry will be utilized. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information
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ART 167 - Graphic Design I (3)
Prerequisite: None
fall, spring
Studio: Six studio hours a week.
An introduction to the fundamentals of graphic design. Topics include research, image manipulation, vector graphics, logo development, typography, and layout design for print and screen. Students will use the formal elements of design including composition, color, texture, pattern, point, line, and shape and apply them using graphic tools into effective graphic design communications. Art and design software standard to the industry will be utilized. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information.
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ART 200 - Figure Drawing I (3)
Prerequisite: ART 100
spring
Studio: Six studio hours a week.
An introduction to drawing the human figure using a variety of media. Drawings are derived from direct observation emphasizing descriptive and gestural drawing techniques of the human figure. Drawing activities include drawing the figure, its specific features, and learning to understand and illustrate anatomical differences from a variety of human body types. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information.
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ART 201 - Figure Drawing II (3)
Prerequisite: ART 200
spring
Studio: Six studio hours a week.
A continuation of ART 200 . This course builds upon aesthetic and technical skills begun in the introductory level course. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information.
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ART 203 - Digital Photography (3)
Prerequisite: None
spring
Studio: Six studio hours a week.
An introduction to digital photography using software, graphic images, and photography as tools to create artwork. This course surveys photographic images’ production, manipulation, and output electronically and for print. Topics include meaning, aesthetics, historical and cultural context, image appropriation, and the implications of electronic photographic imaging to legal, ethical, and social issues in the commercial and fine arts fields. Students will learn how to operate a manual digital camera, raster and vector graphics, resolution, file formats, output devices, color systems, and image-acquisitions using industry art and design software standards. Visual elements, design concepts, and historical and contemporary artworks will be taught and shown using diverse, equitable, and inclusive examples. A digital SLR is preferred but not required. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information.
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ART 204 - Digital Illustration (3)
Prerequisite: None
spring
Studio: Six studio hours a week.
An introduction to digital illustration using image editing, vector graphics, and digital drawing and painting to extend and augment a student’s skills using analog media and methods. Assignments emphasize traditional illustration skills such as visual problem solving, rendering, and drawing, while exploring the digital possibilities to execute the artwork. Cross-utilizing software and mixing media are encouraged. A range of exercises and projects gives the student experience in a variety of design applications. The relationship of illustration with other fields such as animation, graphic design and painting is examined. Art and design software standard to the industry will be utilized.
Note: This course is not offered this catalog year.
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ART 207 - Video Art (3)
Prerequisite: None
varies
Studio: Six studio hours a week.
An introduction to video practice, concentrating on creating, presenting, and analyzing the moving image. Projects will focus on developing a photographic eye, learning the basics of video and sound editing, and building a working knowledge of video art. This course is designed to expand conceptual ideas and visual language by confronting the notion of time within the working process. Readings, research and discussion will supplement the lab work. Art and design software standard to the industry will be utilized.
Note: This course is not offered this catalog year.
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ART 211 - 2-D Design Foundations (3)
Prerequisite: None
IAI: ART 907
fall
Studio: Six studio hours a week.
A comprehensive study exploring the fundamentals of the visual elements and the principles of design through two-dimensional projects using a variety of black and white, and color media.
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ART 212 - 3-D Design Foundations (3)
Prerequisite: None
spring
Studio: Six studio hours a week.
A studio course exploring the fundamentals of the formal systems and basic elements of visual organization through three-dimensional design principles and theories using a variety of media. Studio-based courses include appropriate instruction in the health and safety issues relative to the methods of the course and the materials being used. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information.
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ART 214 - Intaglio Printmaking (3)
Prerequisite: None
varies
Studio: Six studio hours per week.
An introduction to dry point, etching, mezzotint, monotype and other intaglio processes with the emphasis on development of technical skills, aesthetic design, and production of creative art prints. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information.
Note: This course is not offered this catalog year.
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ART 223 - Photography I (3)
Prerequisite: None
fall, spring
Studio: Six studio hours a week.
An introductory course that covers the basic principles of black and white photography using a film-based SLR camera, traditional image processing in the chemical darkroom, and the aesthetic concerns as a fine art medium. Framing, composition, and exposure control will be covered as well as an overview of the history of photography and its content as both a commercial medium and a form of artistic expression. Students supply their own SLR film-based cameras, film, and photographic paper. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information.
Note: This course is not offered this catalog year.
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ART 224 - Photography II (3)
Prerequisite: ART 223
fall, spring
Studio: Six studio hours a week.
A continuation of ART 223 with an emphasis on the creative and expressive qualities of film-based photography as an artistic medium. Further development of skills related to darkroom procedures, zone systems for black and white, and experimentation. Individual projects required Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information.
Note: This course is not offered this catalog year.
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ART 231 - Sculpture I (3)
Prerequisite: ART 212
varies
Studio: Six studio hours a week.
A studio course introducing basic sculptural processes, materials, and tools, including additive, subtractive, and substitution methods. Studio-based courses include appropriate instruction in the health and safety issues relative to the methods of the course and the materials being used. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information.
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ART 232 - Sculpture II (3)
Prerequisite: ART 231
varies
Studio: Six studio hours a week.
A continuation of ART 231 . This course builds on the aesthetic and technical skills begun in the introductory course. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information.
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ART 235 - Metals/Jewelry I (3)
Prerequisite: None
fall, spring
Studio: Six studio hours a week.
A studio course introducing the tools, materials, and fabrication methods of metals used in designing and creating small-scale forms. Studio-based courses include appropriate instruction in the health and safety issues relative to the methods of the course and the materials being used. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information.
Note: This course is not offered this catalog year.
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ART 236 - Metals/Jewelry II (3)
Prerequisite: ART 235
fall, spring
Studio: Six studio hours a week.
A continuation of ART 235 . This course builds on the aesthetic and technical skills begun in the introductory course. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information.
Note: This course is not offered this catalog year.
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ART 241 - Ceramics I (3)
Prerequisite: None
fall, spring
Studio: Six studio hours a week.
An introduction to ceramics. This studio course consists of both hand and wheel methods of construction. Students will learn about clay bodies, glazes, decoration methods, and kiln firing. Course emphasis is on functional as well as sculptural work. Studio-based courses include appropriate instruction in the health and safety issues relative to the methods of the course and the materials being used. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information.
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ART 242 - Ceramics II (3)
Prerequisite: ART 241
fall, spring
Studio: Six studio hours a week.
A continuation of ART 241 . This course builds on the aesthetic and technical skills begun in the introductory course. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information.
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ART 250 - Relief Printmaking (3)
Prerequisite: None
spring
Studio: Six studio hours a week.
An introduction to relief printmaking processes. This course emphasizes the development of technical skills, aesthetic design, and production of creative art prints. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information.
Note: This course is not offered this catalog year.
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ART 260 - Painting I (3)
Prerequisite: ART 100 or ART 211 or instructor consent
fall
Studio: Six studio hours a week.
An introduction to oil and/or acrylic painting, focusing on traditional painting methods, materials, and techniques. Emphasis is placed upon exploration of formal and technical concerns. Projects will explore a variety of subject matter while focusing on compositional principles, color relationships, the physical and expressive properties of paint, and the creative process. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information.
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ART 261 - Painting II (3)
Prerequisite: ART 260
fall
Studio: Six studio hours a week.
A continuation of painting concepts explored in ART 260 . This course is designed to further acquaint students with technical processes, formal relationships, and conceptual issues. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information.
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ART 267 - Graphic Design II (3)
Prerequisite: ART 167
fall, spring
Studio: Six studio hours a week.
A continuation of ART 167 . This course builds on the foundations learned in Graphic Design I. Topics include creation of elements of brand identity programs, such as logos, publications, advertisements, websites and other applications. Emphasis will be placed on developing a portfolio from visualizations to production techniques, through directed studio exercises using the computer. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively apply design principles and visual elements to a wide variety of business identity and communication problems. Art and design software standard to the industry will be utilized. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information.
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ART 282 - Introduction to the Visual Arts (3)
Prerequisite: None
IAI: F2 900
fall, spring, summer
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
An introduction to the visual arts as they illustrate social-cultural traditions, material culture, and aesthetic values. This survey course examines the historical, social, and technological factors that contribute to understanding the function and meaning of works of art. This course does not count for credit toward a major or minor in art.
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ART 283 - Art in the Elementary School (3)
Prerequisite: None
spring
Lecture: One hour of lecture/discussion per week. Studio: Five studio hours a week
An introduction to the principles and practical classroom procedures in art for the elementary school teacher. This course includes such topics as art education theory, art terms, techniques, and various media, economical variations for commonly used materials, children’s creative work at various developmental stages, and organization of art programs in the classroom. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information.
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ART 289 - History of Non-Western Art (3)
Prerequisite: None
varies
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
A survey of the history of the visual arts (painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, and architecture) in selected Non-Western societies. Examines works of art as expressions of the ideas and beliefs of artists within their cultural and social contexts. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information.
Note: This course is not offered this catalog year.
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ART 291 - History of Art I Foundations (3)
Prerequisite: None
IAI: F2 901
fall
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
A global survey of the history of the visual arts and architecture, focusing on major artistic styles and movements in relationship to the Western art tradition. The course also examines works of art as expressions of the ideas and beliefs of artists within their cultural and social contexts.
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ART 292 - History of Art II Foundations (3)
Prerequisite: None
IAI: F2 902
spring
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
This is a continuation of History of Art I.
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ART 294 - History of Photography (3)
Prerequisite: None
IAI: F2 904
varies
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
A historical overview of the development of photography as an art form from 1839 to the present, including critical analysis of types of photographs and aesthetic movements in photography. This course examines photographs for their aesthetic and humanistic values, emphasizing photographs as expressions of the ideas and beliefs of photographers within their cultural and social contexts.
Note: This course is not offered this catalog year.
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ART 298 - Topics in Art History (1-3)
Prerequisite: None
varies
Lecture: Variable hours, 1-3 contact hours per week.
Special topics in art history. When offered, topics may include Non Western Art, Women Artists, or a concentration on a specific Art Period/Style. Slide lectures and discussion. No topics will be offered more than twice in three years. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information. Repeatable three times as topics change.
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ART 299 - Topics in Studio Art (1-3)
Prerequisite: None
varies
Lecture: variable hours Studio: Two to six studio hours per week.
Special topics in studio art. Possible course offerings will be portfolio development, the management of an art gallery, book and paper arts, or other specialized areas of interest in the studio arts. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information. Repeatable three times as topics change.
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AMT 100 - Automotive Orientation (3)
Prerequisite: None
fall
Lecture: Two hours of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Two hours lab per week.
This course prepares students for a career in the automotive industry. Items covered will include an introduction to potential careers, certification, resume building, continuing education, how to access service information, shop safety, and general shop equipment.
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AMT 105 - Automotive Technology Seminar (0.5-3)
Prerequisite: None
varies
Special studies course designed to meet student and community needs. Available upon request in specific situations which do not comply with regular course offerings but do merit college credit and provide for occupational needs. Credit will be awarded on a contact hour basis. Repeatable three times as topics change.
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