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Although these courses are distance learning, this is not a campus-free program. Some materials will need to be picked up each semester and some courses require testing to be done on-campus at the Viewing/Listening/Testing Center in the Library on the Main Campus. Those courses that require Visits to the Flint main campus are commented in the note section).
Please contact the Distance Learning office for any questions (810-762-0224) or dlinfo@mcc.edu. |
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| DLT- Videotapes & DVDs |
Materials are available for viewing or checkout from the Viewing/Listening/Testing Center. These course require you to come to campus to check out materials and take exams. |
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| CMM - Computer Multi-Media Delivery |
You will use media, your computer and the Internet to complete your course. Blackboard is a resource for information and communication. You will need a home computer or time to use the campus computer labs. Expect to come to campus to check out your materials and possibly take exams depending on your course. |
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| IMM - Interactive Multi-Media Delivery |
Online course that includes using media to complete the course. Blackboard will be an integral part of your course including required use of discussion board, and possibly quizzes and exams. You will need a home computer or time to use the campus computer labs. Expect to come to campus to check out your materials and/or take exams depending on the course. |
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| WWW - Online, Internet |
Delivered using Blackboard. You will often use email and Blackboard will be an integral part of your course including required use of the discussion board, and possibly quizzes and exams. Please note that many of these courses require visits to campus to take exams. Check for "Exams taken on campus" under course. |
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| PRT - Print |
Independent learning courses which do not use media or videotaped instruction or the Internet. |
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| Principles of Accoutning I |
ACCT-201-WWW01 |
5-5 |
| Instructor: Lisa Murawa |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: MATH-110 or Placement
Test recommendation for
MATH-120 or higher; 11 grade
reading level as demonstrated
on the Reading Placement Test.
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| It is highly recommended that you have a working knowledge of the Excel spreadsheet software. This course teaches financial accounting principles as required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board. It emphasizes double-entry accrual accounting, the accounting cycle, recording transactions involving trade accounts, inventory, plant assets, current liabilities, long-term liabilities and investments, corporate structure, financial statement preparation, analysis and disclosures. |
Course Notes: Exams are taken on campus.
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| Principles of Accounting II |
ACCT-202-WWW01 |
5 -5 |
| Instructor: Lisa Banks |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: Prereq: ACCT-201, BUSN-180 (Excel) & Math-120 or Math Placement recommendation for MATH-130 or higher.
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| This course emphasizes managerial accounting principles using spreadsheet techniques in preparing and using financial information for internal management purposes. Lost determination, allocation, distribution and controlling are based on the requirements for the Cost Accounting Standard Board (CASB), using spreadsheet and data base techniques. This course utilizes Algebra and computer skills, including Balckboard and extensive use of Excel spreadsheet software. |
Course Notes: Exams are taken on campus.
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| Nutrition for Health |
AHLT-112-WWW01 |
2-2 |
| Instructor: Janet Westhoff |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: Successfull completion of BIOL-151 (A&P I) is recommended. |
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| This course includes the study of nutrition, a combi-nation of processes by which the bodyeceives and utilizes nutrients. Food and water constitute one of the body?s basic physiologic needs. This course will focus on the role of nutrition and physical activity in maintaining health and wellness thoughout the life cycle. |
Course Notes:
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| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology |
ANTH-211- WWW01 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: Jennifer Fillion |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: |
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| A unique and dramatic look at diverse cultures from around the world illustrating human adaptation to environment from the beginning of the human species to the present.
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Course Notes: Exams taken on campus.
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| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology-3rd session |
ANTH-211-WWW01 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: Jennifer Fillion |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: |
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| A unique and dramatic look at diverse cultures from around the world illustrating human adaptation to environment from the beginning of the human species to the present.
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Course Notes: Exams taken on campus.
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| Intro. to Cultural Anthropology |
ANTH-211-WWW02 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: Jennifer Fillion |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: |
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| A unique and dramatic look at diverse cultures from around the world illustrating human adaptation to environment from the beginning of the human species to the present.
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Course Notes: Exams are taken on campus.
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| Medical Reporting |
BHSR-110-WWW01 |
4-4 |
| Instructor: Phyllis Watts |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: AHLT-102 and BUSN-190 , and keyboarding speed of 45 wpm or consent of instructor |
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| Formatting medical reports, letter styles, arranging data in selected medical documents. Some lab time and on-campus timed tests are required. |
Course Notes:
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| Medical Practice Terminology |
BHSR-115-WWW01 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: Phyllis Watts |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: AHLT-102 |
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| Medical writing for accuracy in interpreting patient care documentation, medicolegal disposition and litigation. A study of medical, scientific, diagnostic, procedural and technical language by speciality and subspecialty. |
Course Notes:
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| Fundamentals of Biology |
BIOL-111-DLT01 |
4-6 |
| Instructor: A. Hekmati |
Mode of Delivery: DVD/Video |
Pre/Corequisite: |
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| A distance learning science lab and lecture course. You will receive a lab kit and attend one on-campus lab meeting. The course gives a comprehensive view of life and how it works relative to its chemical processes, genetics, and the impacts of environmental forces upon life. Emphasizes genetic processes which lead to the evolutionary process. |
Course Notes: Students attend one on-campus lab, pick up materials and take exams on campus.
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| Introduction to Business |
BUSN-104-DLT01 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: Paul Londrigan |
Mode of Delivery: DVD/Video |
Pre/Corequisite: |
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| An introduction to basic business practices and procedures. You'll learn how businesses deal with organization, management, labor, production, marketing, financing, and insurance. |
Course Notes: Exams are taken on campus.
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| Business Math |
BUSN-106-CMM01 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: Beverly Bliesath |
Mode of Delivery: CMM |
Pre/Corequisite: |
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| This course is a practical application of business math: building a building, investing money and setting prices of products. The content evolves from mathematical foundations, to basic business concepts: mathematics of retailing and finance, business accounting and communication with numbers. |
Course Notes:
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| Business Sales |
BUSN-108-DLT01 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: Ken Anderson |
Mode of Delivery: DVD/Video |
Pre/Corequisite: |
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| This is an overview of the fundamentals of salesmanship supported by actual problems in sales. It is based on training material used by leading corporations in their educational programs for salespersons.
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Course Notes: Students pick up materials and take exams on campus.
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| Windows Desktop |
BUSN-121-WWW01 |
2-2 |
| Instructor: Phyllis Watts |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: |
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| A comprehensive overview of using the WindowsXP Operating System. You must have a PC with WindowsXP and a printer or the ability to use the campus computer labs. |
Course Notes: 1/2 semester class, offered Summer and Fall
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| Microsoft Excel |
BUSN-180-WWW01 |
2-2 |
| Instructor: Bettie Goodman |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: |
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| An introduction to the functions of Excel spreadsheet software. Lessons cover fundamental spreadsheet operations, planning and building a worksheet, formatting, using ChartWizard and other advanced features. A home PC with Excel software is required or use the campus labs. |
Course Notes: Tests are taken on campus.
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| Business Communications |
BUSN-206-WWW01 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: Phyllis Watts |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: Eligibility for ENGL-101 based on The MCC English Placement Test, or by having completed ENGL-099 with a Satisfactory grade, or by having completed the ACT with a score of 20 for English. |
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| Study and apply the major principles of business communication by writing business letters and reports and presenting the information through oral communication after the reports have been formatted on a computer. |
Course Notes:
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| Business Law I |
BUSN-251-DLT01 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: Ken Anderson |
Mode of Delivery: DVD/Video |
Pre/Corequisite: |
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| Everyone in the business world needs this invaluable overview of legal principles. You will find the law of contracts, negotiable instruments, banks and banking more understandable after you've taken this course. |
Course Notes: Students pick up materials and take exams on campus.
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| Principles of Marketing |
BUSN-255-DLT01 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: Paul Londrigan |
Mode of Delivery: DVD/Video |
Pre/Corequisite: |
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| What is the place of marketing in today's business and in our world society? You will find this course a fascinating introduction to the marketing environment, the marketing mix, and marketing management.
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Course Notes: Exams are taken on campus.
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| Business Co-Op/Internship/Externship |
BUSN-280-WWW01 |
2-2 |
| Instructor: Phyllis Watts |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: Completed 12 credits of MCC courses with a minimum 2.5 overall GPA. |
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| Allows you the opportunity to practice classroom theories and employment skills at a business. Provides on-the-job work experience and performance evaluations. A stipend may be provided. A minimum 150 hours at the organization is required |
Course Notes:
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| Computers: A Practical Approach |
COMG-153-WWW01 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: Annette LeBlanc |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: Basic knowledge of keyboard. |
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| Introducing the personal computer and its assorted parts. A hands-on course that will provide you with a practical working knowledge of the nontechnical aspects of computers in society. |
Course Notes: Uses Microsoft Office software.
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| Intermediate Practical Computer Skills |
COMG-154-CMM01 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: LindaLee Massoud |
Mode of Delivery: CMM |
Pre/Corequisite: COMG-153 or permission of instructor. |
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| A second semester of computer skills emphasizing practical business applications. You will use software in all of the basic productivity categories to produce documents and accomplish tasks that would be important in the marketplace. |
Course Notes:
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| Introduction to Computer Security |
COMG-161-WWW01 |
1-1 |
| Instructor: Cheryl Bassett |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: COMG-150 or COMG-153 or COMG-154 or COMG-162 |
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| Overview of every aspect of Information Security: legislation, local, state and federal privacy policies and liability related to data confidentiality and integrity.
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Course Notes: Uses Microsoft Windows and Office software. 1/2 semester class.
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| GUI Operating Systems |
COMG-162-WWW01 |
2-2 |
| Instructor: LindaLee Massoud |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: |
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| Uses Windows XP. Overview of Graphical User Interface (GUI) operating systems used with personal computing systems. Multi-tasking, user profiles, disk organization, maintenance and related topics will be covered. |
Course Notes: Exams are taken on campus. Fall & Winter 2nd half semester class; also Spring class.
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| Using the Internet |
COMG-165-WWW01 |
1-1 |
| Instructor: Rob Benard |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: |
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| This course provides an introduction to the Internet, Internet access at MCC and/or from other locations; e-mail use, information about Internet resources and services; necessary equipment requirements, language, ethical, legal, security and social issues discussion; hands-on access and use of the Internet. |
Course Notes: 1st half-semester Fall & Winter, also Spring session
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| Database Concepts |
COMI-261-IMM01 |
4-4 |
| Instructor: Rob Benard |
Mode of Delivery: IMM |
Pre/Corequisite: COMS-170 or BUSN-130. |
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| Students will use Microsoft Access for practical assignments to develop experience designing and implementing a database for business purposes.
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Course Notes: Exams are taken on campus.
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| Introduction to Linux Administration |
COMS-130-WWW01 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: Randy Schapel |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: |
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| This class will introduce the average windows user to the world of Linux. You will download and install leading edge open source software onto Linux servers. You will be completing on-line labs. |
Course Notes:
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| Intro to Programming |
COMS-170-WWW01 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: Tom Forsythe |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: MATH-101 or permission of instructor. |
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| Want to know how to write computer programs? Topics of this class include statement structure and syntax, standard programming conventions, arithmetic processing, string processing, decision structures, looping, function and object-oriented design. |
Course Notes: Uses Python programming, exams are taken on campus.
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| Introduction to Visual Basics |
COMS-172-WWW01 |
4-4 |
| Instructor: Rob Benard |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: Prerequisite: COMS-170 or permission of instructor. |
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| Using Visual Basic.Net, you will build bars, buttons, boxes and menus. Learn to use controls, conditional statement and loops, multiple windows, data types, sub/functions procedures, data control and arrays. |
Course Notes: Uses Visual Basic.Net
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| Advanced Visual Basic |
COMS-272-WWW01 |
4-4 |
| Instructor: Rob Benard |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: COMS-172 |
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Building on your knowledge gained in COMS-172, you will learn advanced features of Visual Basic for object-oriented programming and data access. |
Course Notes:
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| Intro to Web Page Creation |
COMW-100-WWW01 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: Rob Benard |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: COMG-150 or COMG-153 or permission of instructor |
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| You will learn the basic skills for planning, designing, creating, uploading, advertising and maintaining a simple Web site. Suitable for both majors and non-majors. You will use an editing program, rather than HTML code, to assist in creating Web pages.
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Course Notes:
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| Design Concepts for the Web |
COMW-163-WWW01 |
2-2 |
| Instructor: Rob Benard |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: COMW-100 |
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| Learn how to develop appealing websites by using elements of good design. Topics covered include website layouts, typograghy, color theory, web accessibility, and multimedia design. Students will become familiar with design as well as application. |
Course Notes:
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| Programming w/Javascript |
COMW-177-WWW01 |
2-2 |
| Instructor: Rob Benard |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: COMS-170 & COMW-100 or permission of instructor. |
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| An introductory course introducing basic JavaScript programming concepts along with the syntax to implement them. |
Course Notes:
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| Database Driven Websites / PHP & MySQL |
COMW-178-WWW01 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: Rob Benard |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: COMS-170, COMW-100 and COMI-261 or permission of instructor. |
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Creation of database driven dynamic web pages using PHP and MySQL. The topics of arrays, functions, external files, content management systems, XML, programming objects and MySQL will be covered in this course. |
Course Notes:
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| Web Development w/ VBScript & ASP |
COMW-189-WWW01 |
2-2 |
| Instructor: Rob Benard |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: COMS-172 & COMW-177 or permission of instructor. |
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| Creation of dynamic web pages using Visual Basic scripting (VBScript) and active server pages (ASP). Topics covered include the object-oriented programming method, control structures, data storage, server-side scripting, and use of scripting library objects. Completed web pages will be uploaded to the internet and available on the World Wide Web. |
Course Notes:
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| Dynamic Web Solutions using ASP.NET |
COMW-281-WWW01 |
3- |
| Instructor: Rob Benard |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: COMS-172 & COMW-189 or permission of instructor. |
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| This advanced course is designed to allow the student to gain experience implementing a Web Site which supports CGI, ActiveX DLL, Server Side scripting, Client Side scripting, Graphics, Visual Basic, Scripts, Cookies, and Data Base interrogation and updates. |
Course Notes:
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| Blueprint Reading |
DRFT-170-DLT01 |
3-4 |
| Instructor: Dennis Hughes |
Mode of Delivery: DVD/Video |
Pre/Corequisite: |
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| REVISED: A good overview of industrial blueprint reading. Sketching is included to help you develop the skill of transforming problems which helps you to transform simple details into projected forms. Emphasis is on prints dealing with parts, assemblies and standards accepted by industry. |
Course Notes: Students come to campus to pick up materials and take exams.
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| Introduction to Early Childhood Education |
ECED-100-IMM01 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: Anoopa Hare |
Mode of Delivery: IMM |
Pre/Corequisite: A current Child Abuse/Neglect Central Registry (CA/NR) clearance must be obtained from the Family Independence Agency prior to enrollment in this course. A copy must be on file in the Social Science Office, MMB2005. |
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| If you are planning on taking courses in the Early Childhood Education Program, are a candidate for the Child Development Associate Credential (CDA), or planning to transfer to Elementary Education or the Nanny program, then this is the place to start. |
Course Notes: Ten hours of observation/participation laboratory experience outside of classtime is required.
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| Preschool Development and Education |
ECED-102-IMM01 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: Anoopa Hare |
Mode of Delivery: IMM |
Pre/Corequisite: Program Coordinator signature required. A current Child Abuse/Neglect Central Registry (CA/NR) clearance must be obtained from the Family Independence Agency prior to enrollment in this course. A copy must be on file in the Social Science Office, MMB2005. |
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| This course addresses physical, social, emotional, cognitive and linguistic development. Traditional and contemporary families, parenting styles and child development in other cultures are discussed. |
Course Notes: A minimum of five hours of field observations are a course requirement. Tests are taken on campus.
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| Literacy and Numeracy |
ECED-190-IMM01 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: Sue Lechota |
Mode of Delivery: IMM |
Pre/Corequisite: Prerequisite: A current Child Abuse/Neglect Central Registry (CA/NR) clearance must be obtained from the MI Dept. of Human Resources. A copy must be on file in the Social Science Office, MMB2005.
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| Focuses on techniques, materials, and activities that caregivers use to enhance learning of literacy and math in young children. |
Course Notes: Required meetings some Saturdays during the semester
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| Personal Money Management |
ECON-125-WWW01 |
4-4 |
| Instructor: Melissa Rueterbusch |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: |
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| A practical how-to-do-it course on being a better money manager and more effective consumer. Topics include budgeting, insurance, taxes, borrowing, housing, investment, buying practices, inflation, and the consumer movement. |
Course Notes: Exams taken on campus.
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| Principles of Economics (macroeconomics) |
ECON-221-WWW01 |
4-4 |
| Instructor: Stephany Diana |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: |
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| A standard theory course recommended for students with sophomore standing. Concentration on macroeconomic theory and policy as they apply to national economic problems especially inflation, unemployment, and economic growth. Students learn the basics of fiscal and monetary policy. |
Course Notes: Exams taken on campus.
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| Principles of Economics (microeconomics) |
ECON-222-WWW01 |
4-4 |
| Instructor: Melissa Rueterbusch |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: ECON-221 or permission of instructor. |
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| Learn how an individual firm attempts to maximize its profit under different competitive conditions, how income is distributed, and the relationship between the U.S. economy and other economies in the world. |
Course Notes: Exams taken on campus.
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| Teacher Education |
EDUC-240-WWW01 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: Michael Ennis |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: PSYC-281 recommended |
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| Are you interested in becoming a teacher? This transfer course allows you to explore your motives and become familiar with current social and educational research theories related to effective teaching today. A 30-hour classroom observation is required. |
Course Notes: Required 30-hour field experience component outside of class.
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| English Composition I |
ENGL-101-WWW01 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: Fairy Hayes-Scott |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: |
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| Written communication skills are crucial in today"s employment market. Organize your ideas and communicate them in a clear, convincing way through thesis statements supported by developmental paragraphs, topic sentences, and accurate word choices. A report based on research is an included feature. |
Course Notes:
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| English Composition I |
ENGL-101-WWW02 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: Larry Juchartz |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: |
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| Written communication skills are crucial in today's employment market. Organize your ideas and communicate them in a clear, convincing way through thesis statements supported by developmental paragraphs, topic sentences, and accurate word choices. A report based on research is an included feature. |
Course Notes:
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| English Composition II |
ENGL-102-WWW01 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: Fairy Hayes-Scott |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: ENGL-101 |
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| Building on what you learned in ENGL-101, you will develop your critical thinking skills through researching and summarizing data, analyzing language, evaluating evidence, and logical reasoning, and apply those concepts by writing theme papers. |
Course Notes:
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| English Composition II |
ENGL-102-WWW02 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: Larry Juchartz |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: ENGL-101 |
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| Building on what you learned in ENGL-101, you will develop your critical thinking skills through researching and summarizing data, analyzing language, evaluating evidence, and logical reasoning, and apply those concepts by writing theme papers. |
Course Notes:
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| American Indian Literature |
ENGL-235-WWW01 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: Christy Rishoi |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: ENGL-101
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| An introductory course in the literature of North American Indians, primarily of the 20th century focusing on the mythology, history, and literature of a handful of indigenous cultures, including an extended study of the Spokane and Ojibwe traditions.
pean traditions. |
Course Notes:
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| World Regional Geography |
GEOG-142-CMM01 |
4-4 |
| Instructor: Frank Sobie |
Mode of Delivery: CMM |
Pre/Corequisite: |
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| This survey course of the major geographic regions of the world emphasizes the physical environment, population characteristics, economic activities, political organization, and international relations. |
Course Notes: Students pick up materials and take exams on campus. This course uses both the Internet and DVDs of the PBS video series, "The Power of Place."
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| Physical Geology |
GEOL-151-DLT01 |
4-5 |
| Instructor: Sheila Swyrtek |
Mode of Delivery: DVD/Video |
Pre/Corequisite: |
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| Study the earth and the dynamic processes that alter its surface: volcanoes, earthquakes, and plate tectonics. Learn practical geologic skills including mineral, rock, and fossil identification. The labs are delivered with three kits to study and be tested upon, including a mineral lab supplement on DVD! |
Course Notes: $15 Lab Fee plus $15 refundable Deposit. Students pick up materials and take exams on campus.
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| World History: Prehistory to 1500 C.E. |
HIST-151-WWW01 |
4-4 |
| Instructor: Aaron Gulyas |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: |
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| This course is a study of the historical development of civilization in West Asia and North Africa, Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, South and East Asia and the Western Hemisphere to 1500 C.E. Emphasizes 1)organization and functions of the states; 2)economic behavior; 3)philosophy, religion, literature and science; and 4)families, women and social structure. The course will concentrate on the human aspect of history and contacts among these centers of civilization. |
Course Notes: Exams taken on campus.
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| History of United States: 1607 - 1877 |
HIST-154-WWW01 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: Brian Harding |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: |
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| This course is the study of the evolution of the American United States republic from colonial settlement through Reconstruction. |
Course Notes: Exams taken on campus.
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| Basic Mathematics |
MATH-021-CMM01 |
5-5 |
| Instructor: Karen Sharp |
Mode of Delivery: CMM |
Pre/Corequisite: |
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| If you need to brush up on your math skills, this course covers the basic concepts--counting, elementary theory of numbers, fundamental operations of both positive and negative numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, measurement, metric system, and pre-algebra. Calculator usage allowed (by permission of instructor) only when studying Ratio, Proportion, Percent, Measurement, Geometry and Statistics. |
Course Notes: Students pick up materials and take exams on campus.
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| Basic Mathematics |
MATH-021-DLT01 |
5-5 |
| Instructor: Vasu Iyengar |
Mode of Delivery: DVD/Video |
Pre/Corequisite: |
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| If you need to brush up on your math skills, this course covers the basic concepts--counting, elementary theory of numbers, fundamental operations of both positive and negative numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, measurement, metric system, and pre-algebra. Calculator usage allowed (by permission of instructor) only when studying Ratio, Proportion, Percent, Measurement, Geometry and Statistics. |
Course Notes: Students pick up materials and take exams on campus.
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| Beginning Algebra |
MATH-110-DLT01 |
4-4 |
| Instructor: Karen Sharp |
Mode of Delivery: DVD/Video |
Pre/Corequisite: Prereq: MATH-021 with grade of ?S? or placement into MATH-110. |
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| If your Math Placement Test says you should be in MATH-021, register for that course. Successful algebra students MUST know arithmetic. Also, MATH-021 contains a significant pre-algebra component that helps to form a good foundation for Beginning Algebra. This course is designed for competent basic math students whose last algebra class was several years ago or who have never taken algebra. Calculators are allowed only with the permission of the instructor and then ONLY when studying roots, radicals, and quadratic equations. |
Course Notes: Students pick up materials & take exams on campus.
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| Intermediate Algebra |
MATH-120-DLT01 |
4-4 |
| Instructor: Karen Sharp |
Mode of Delivery: DVD/Video |
Pre/Corequisite: 2.0 or higher in MATH-110 or placement in MATH-120. |
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| You will study elementary topics, special products and factoring, fractions, linear equations, graphing, exponent, radicals, elementary quadratics, ratio, proportion, variation, and logarithms. |
Course Notes: Students pick up materials & take exams on campus.
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| College Algebra |
MATH-130-DLT01 |
4-4 |
| Instructor: Lynette Sutton |
Mode of Delivery: DVD/Video |
Pre/Corequisite: 2.0 or higher in MATH-120 or placement in MATH-130. |
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| Will cover sets & real numbers, exponents & radicals, quadratics, binomial theorem, progressions, inequalities, complex numbers, theory of equations, matrices, & determinants. |
Course Notes: TI 83 calculator is required. Students pick up materials & take exams on campus.
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| Trigonometry |
MATH-140-DLT01 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: Karen Sharp |
Mode of Delivery: DVD/Video |
Pre/Corequisite: 2.0 or higher in MATH-120 or placement in MATH-130. |
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| Includes the study of triangles and the interrelationships of their component parts and trigonometric functions. |
Course Notes: TI-83 calculator required. Students pick up materials & take exams on campus.
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| Probability & Statistics |
MATH-150-WWW01 |
4-4 |
| Instructor: Vasu Iyengar |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: 2.0 or higher in MATH-130. |
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| Highly recommended for students in business, social science, math, and natural science. |
Course Notes: TI-83 calculator required. Exams taken on campus.
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| Principles of Management |
MGMT-181-DLT01 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: Ken Anderson |
Mode of Delivery: DVD/Video |
Pre/Corequisite: |
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| Learn the basic philosophy, principles, and concepts of management and how they may be applied to the planning, organizing, and controlling of a business. |
Course Notes: Students pick up materials and take exams on campus.
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| Small Business Management |
MGMT-183- DLT01 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: Ken Anderson |
Mode of Delivery: DVD/Video |
Pre/Corequisite: |
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| Have you always dreamed of starting your own business, but didn't know how to go about it? Or are you interested in enhancing the success of your present venture? You need this course if you own, or plan to own a small business. |
Course Notes: Exams are taken on campus.
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| Introduction to Entrepreneurship |
MGMT-184-DLT01 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: Ken Anderson |
Mode of Delivery: DVD/Video |
Pre/Corequisite: |
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| This course will enable students to execute their ideas, grow their business and tap into a greater power--the ability to use their ideas and energy to achieve social and political goals that will help empower their communities. Fundamentals of being an entrepreneur will be addressed. |
Course Notes: Tests are taken on campus.
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| Organizational Behavior |
MGMT-283-WWW01 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: Beverly Bliesath |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: MGMT-181 or at least two years of business or industrial experience
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| Are You motivated? This great Management course focuses on leadership and the impact different styles have on the motivation and behavior of workers. The theory and application concepts of situational leadership are introduced and utilized. Activities include on-line discussions and topic research/short writings. |
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| Retail Management |
MKT.-151-WWW01 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: Dawn Anderson |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: |
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| An overview of merchandising systems and procedures as they relate to stock planning, inventory control, product mix, and organizational structure. Completion of Priciples of Marketing suggested before taking this course. Extensive reading and writing assignments are required to complete this course. |
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| Management Co-Op I |
MKT.-159-PRT01 |
2-2 |
| Instructor: Paul Londrigan |
Mode of Delivery: Print |
Pre/Corequisite: |
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| Work experience under the supervision of the marketing coordinator and a participating employer. Progress reports and specialized projects are required. These courses must be taken in sequence. |
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| Management Co-Op II |
MKT.-258-PRT01 |
2-2 |
| Instructor: Paul Londrigan |
Mode of Delivery: Print |
Pre/Corequisite: MKT.-159 |
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| This course provides the opportunity for work experience under the supervision of the Marketing Program Coordinator and a participating employer. Progress reports and specialized projects are required. Includes class discussion of problems encountered on the job. |
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| Management Co-Op III |
MKT.-259-PRT01 |
2-2 |
| Instructor: Paul Londrigan |
Mode of Delivery: Print |
Pre/Corequisite: MKT.-159, MKT.-258 |
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| This course is a continuation of MKT.-258. Work experience under the supervision of the Marketing Program Coordinator and a participating employer. Progress reports and specialized projects are required. Includes class discussion of problems encountered on the job. |
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| Music Appreciation |
MUS.-180-DLT01 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: Chuck Iwanusa |
Mode of Delivery: DVD/Video |
Pre/Corequisite: ENGL-101 or placement test recommended. |
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| Increase your awareness of basic musical concepts and forms. A survey of composers and various periods of music development from Western European traditions. |
Course Notes: Students come to campus to check out materials and take exams.
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| Keyboarding I |
OISY-101-WWW01 |
2-2 |
| Instructor: Phyllis Watts |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: |
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| A hands-on course learning to use the keyboard with accuracy and speed. Minimum of 25 wpm for three minutes with a maximum of three errors at the end of the course. On-campus timed tests required. |
Course Notes: On-campus timed tests required. 1/2 semester class.
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| Medical Transcription for General Medicine |
OISY-156-WWW01 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: Phyllis Watts |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: BHSR-110 |
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| Entry level practice in transcribing general medicine dictation; formatting and documenting guidelines for history and physicals, consultation, and discharge summaries. |
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| Introduction to American Government |
PSCN-171-CMM01 |
4-4 |
| Instructor: Paul Rozycki |
Mode of Delivery: CMM |
Pre/Corequisite: |
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| If you are a taxpayer, you should be interested in what you are getting for your money! Find out with this introductory survey of the form and function of American governments, as well as the rights and responsibilities of your citizenship. |
Course Notes: Exams taken on campus.
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| General Psychology Laboratory |
PSYC-280-IMM01 |
1-3 |
| Instructor: Gail Knapp |
Mode of Delivery: IMM |
Pre/Corequisite: PSYC-281 |
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| This elective earns laboratory science and computer use general education credit. It provides an opportunity to apply the concepts learned in the general psychology class as well engage in psychological research and to build a web page. |
Course Notes: $40.00 course materials fee of which $20 is refundable if materials are returned. Students must come to campus to check out materials.
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| General Psychology |
PSYC-281-WWW01 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: Gail Knapp |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: Optional PSYC-280 |
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| Would you like to learn more about why individuals do what they do? This course focuses on human behavior with special emphasis on observation as well as on the scientific principles leading to the understanding of motivation, emotion, learning, perception, intelligence, and personality. |
Course Notes: Exams taken on campus.
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| Social Psychology |
PSYC-282-WWW01 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: Gail Knapp |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: PSYC-281 or permission of instructor. |
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| You will study the individual in group settings. Major areas of study include methodology, socialization, attitudes and beliefs, social perception, attribution theory, interpersonal relationships, aggression, stereotyping, prosocial behavior, group dynamics and organizational effectiveness. |
Course Notes: Exams taken on campus.
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| Child Psychology |
PSYC-285-DLT01 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: Susan Edwards |
Mode of Delivery: DVD/Video |
Pre/Corequisite: PSYC-281 or permission of instructor
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| An analysis of the development of the child from the prenatal stage through post-adolescence. This course stresses socialization factors leading to personality development in infancy and childhood and analyzes the effect of environmental factors on cognitive development. |
Course Notes: Students pick up materials and take exams on campus.
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| Abnormal Psychology |
PSYC-286-CMM01 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: Lillie McCain |
Mode of Delivery: CMM |
Pre/Corequisite: PSYC-281 or permission of instructor |
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| A focus on the study of emotional and mental problems with discussion and classificaion of personality and behavioral disorders as well as therapeutic approaches. |
Course Notes: Students pick materials and take Exams on campus.
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| Psychology of Human Development |
PSYC-288-DLT01 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: Susan Edwards |
Mode of Delivery: DVD/Video |
Pre/Corequisite: Prereq.: PSYC-281 or permission of instructor |
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| A study of the changes that occur across the life span of human beings from conception to death. This course investigates the processes of physical, social, and moral development and studies the development of language, identity, cognition, emotion, and personality. |
Course Notes: Students pick up materials and take exams on campus
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| Introduction to Quality Assurance |
QUAL-101-WWW01 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: Jack McLellan |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: |
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| For a company to survive in the competitive world marketplace, quality is needed in both service and product. Learn the basic concepts of quality organization, terminology, definitions used in the field, and job requirements. |
Course Notes:
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| Metrology |
QUAL-103-WWW01 |
3-4 |
| Instructor: Jack McLellan |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: |
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| This course exposes you to a cross section of procedures and equipment used in the field of metrology. While concentrating on dimensional metrology, you will also investigate other types of measuring equipment. |
Course Notes:
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| Charts & Graphs for SPC |
QUAL-107-WWW01 |
3-4 |
| Instructor: Jack McLellan |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: |
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| Introduces graphs and charts related to the field of quality. You will learn to construct, calculate and interpret process and control charts. |
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| Advanced Problem Solving |
QUAL-203-WWW01 |
4-4 |
| Instructor: Jack McLellan |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: |
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| During this course you will be exposed to a variety of problem solving tools. These tools incorporate various statistical techniques and range from the relatively simple technique of brainwriting to the complex designs for experiment. |
Course Notes:
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| Introductory Sociology |
SOCY-191-DLT01 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: Brenda Zicha |
Mode of Delivery: DVD/Video |
Pre/Corequisite: |
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| Great insights into human group behavior. Topics covered are the socialization of individuals into their culture; the formation and function of different kinds of social groups; and the processes of stability, deviance, and change in society. |
Course Notes: Students pick up materials and take exams on campus.
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| Marriage & the Family |
SOCY-193-CMM01 |
3-3 |
| Instructor: Brenda Zicha |
Mode of Delivery: CMM |
Pre/Corequisite: |
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| Marriage and family are two social institutions that are undergoing a period of tremendous social change. This course traces the history of the American family from the colonial era to the present with an emphasis on the attitudes and social adjustments that are necessary for a successful courtship, marriage and parenthood experience in the post-modern era in which we are all living. |
Course Notes: Students take exams on campus.
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| Design of Experiments |
TECH-200-WWW01 |
2-2 |
| Instructor: Jack McLellan |
Mode of Delivery: WWW |
Pre/Corequisite: QUAL-203 or permission of instructor. |
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| Are you a Business or industry student needing to fulfill the Scientific Method gen. ed. requirement or a Quality Assurance student continuing your QUAL-203 studies? In this course, you will be instructed in the basics of the Scientific Method and/or critical thinking, propose a project, perform experiments, collect and analyze data, and report the findings. |
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