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Catalog of Online Classes
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Academic
Skills
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ASC
087
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College
Writing Preparation
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3
Credits
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A precollege writing course that
prepares students for College Composition 110.
Provides instruction in writing error-free sentences, solid
paragraphs and well-organized essays.
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ASC
092
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Beginning
Algebra
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3
Credits
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This course will be required for
students with deficient mathematical skills as determined by
the institution's math placement policy. It is a
beginning mathematics course covering fundamental
operations, factoring, fractions, exponents, radicals and
equations. It does not satisfy any graduation
requirement. |
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Accounting
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ACCT
200
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Elements
of Accounting I
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4
Credits
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Basic principles of the complete
accounting cycle with emphasis on current assets, property,
plant and equipment, an current liabilities. Includes
lab work using a computerized accounting system. |
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ACCT
201
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Elements
of Accounting II
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4
Credits
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A continuation of ACCT 200 with
emphasis on partnerships, corporations, and management
accounting. Includes lab work using a computerized
accounting system. |
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ACCT
215
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Business
in the Legal Environment
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3
Credits
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The legal environment of
business, governmental regulation, contracts and property. |
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ACCT
294
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Independent
Study: Certified Bookkeeper Professional Exam Prep
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3
Credits
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This is an individualized study
and review of bookkeeping and accounting functions in
preparation for the Certified Bookkeeper Examination.
Special prepaid testing fees may be required. Study
topics include: adjusting entries, bank reconciliations,
payroll functions and reports, depreciation and
merchandising transactions. |
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ACCT
297
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Cooperative
Education - Accounting
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1-6
Credits
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An Accounting Technician
internship. A minimum of 90 hours of work in a
professional setting is required for one credit..
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Allied
Health
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AH
134
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Medical
Disorders
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3
Credits
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This course provides the student
with a basic understanding of human diseases and appropriate
interventions. Content includes statistics, risk
factors, signs and symptoms, diagnostic studies, and
treatments specific to each disease/disorder. |
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AH
136
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Clinical
Procedures
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3 Credits
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This
course is designed to introduce the student to the duties
and responsibilities of medical assistants in clinical
practice. Course content includes data collection and
documentation, legal issues, physical exams, laboratory and
other diagnostic studies, treatment modalities, emergencies,
vital signs and infection control.
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AH
137
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Clinical
Specialties
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2 Credits
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This course will focus on the
knowledge and procedures related to the specialty areas in a
clinical setting; geriatrics, OB-GYN, pediatrics,
emergencies and cardiology.
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AH
138
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Medical Coding - CPT
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2
Credits
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This course is designed to
provide students with medical coding skills. The focus
of the class is on CPT-4 coding. |
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AH
139
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Medical Coding - ICD - 9
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2
Credits
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This course teaches the basic
skills needed for medical coding. The course is an
overview of ICD-9 coding and reimbursement issues. |
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AH
142
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Practical
Applications in Coding I
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2
Credits
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This course gives students the
opportunity to analyze medical case studies and code medical
records using both CPT and ICD-9 coding methods.
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AH
143
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Practical
Applications in Coding II
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2
Credits
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This course extends the coding
practice students started in AH 142 to more complex coding
cases requiring multiple codes. The exercises will
utilize authentic coding cases and medical documents. |
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AH
171
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Medical
Terminology
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3
Credits
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Study of prefixes, suffixes, and
root words of medical terms. Emphasis on building a
working medical vocabulary based on body systems by studying
the meaning, pronunciation and spelling of medical terms.
The anatomy and physiology of each body system is included
in this course.
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AH
222
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Medical
Transcription I
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3 Credits
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Introduction
to transcription skills. Course utilizes a variety of
dictated medical reports for transcription practice.
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AH 223
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Medical Transcription II
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3 Credits
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This course continues the
study of medical transcription skills begun AH 222.
Transcription skills emphasizing correct use of grammar,
punctuation and spelling are studied. |
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AH
225
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Medical
Transcription - Gastroenterology
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2
Credits
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Development
of medical transcribing skill with focus on the specialty of
gastroenterology. Course utilizes authentic physician
dictation.
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AH
226
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Medical
Transcription - Orthopedics
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2
Credits
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Development
of medical transcribing skill with focus on the specialty of
orthopedics. Course utilizes authentic physician dictation.
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AH
227
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Medical
Transcription - Radiology
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2
Credits
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Development
of medical transcribing skill with focus on the medical
specialty of radiology. Course utilizes authentic
physician dictation.
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AH
229
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Medical
Transcription - Cardiology
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2
Credits
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Development
of medical transcribing skill with focus on the specialty of
cardiology. Course utilizes authentic physician dictation.
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AH
230
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Medical
Transcription - Surgery
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2
Credits
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Development
of medical transcribing skill with focus on the specialty of
surgery. Course utilizes authentic physician dictation.
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AH
231
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Healthcare
Law & Ethics
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1
Credit
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This course will cover laws
pertaining to health care (confidentiality, patient rights,
HIPPA regulations) as well as common ethical problems that
are encountered and how these problems are handled.
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AH 250
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RMT Exam Prep |
1
Credit
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AH
266
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Laboratory
& Diagnostic Procedures
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2
Credits
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This course covers basic
laboratory studies, normal and abnormal values, lab studies
specific to body systems and basic diagnostic procedures.
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AH
297
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Cooperative
Education - Medical Assistant
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1-6
Credits
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An Medical Assistant
internship. A minimum of 90 hours of work in a
professional setting is required for one credit.
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Biology
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BIOL
115
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Human
Structure and Function
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4
Credits
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A one-semester course that
integrates the structure and function of the human body.
Topics include chemistry, cell biology, tissues and organ
systems. This course includes a lab component. |
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BIOL
124
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Environmental
Science
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4
Credits
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An introductory course for the
non-life science major. A study of the effects of man
and his technology on the environment. |
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Business
Administration
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BADM 201
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Principles
of Marketing
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3
Credits
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This
is an introductory course which incorporates both traditional
and contemporary aspects of marketing. Topics include
environmental analysis and marketing research, consumer
analysis, product (service) planning, distribution planning,
price planning, promotion planning, social responsibility,
and marketing management. |
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BADM 214
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Entertainment Marketing |
3
Credits
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Course is
designed to include an exploration of the effective
marketing and promotion of sports, entertainment, travel and
tourism products. Discussion topics include:
promotion, endorsements, sales, campaigns and marketing. |
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BADM 224
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E-Business |
3
Credits
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This
course is an introduction to electronic business from an
e-business manager’s point of view. Topics include a
review of electronic businesses, e-business models, site
design, business metrics, the website development process,
security issues and marketing. |
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BADM
240
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Sales
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3
Credits
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This
course provides the student with an introduction to the basic
principles, concepts and theories of selling and their
application to the actual sales presentation. Special
attention is given to the sales process and both verbal and
non-verbal communication techniques. |
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BADM 289
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Advertising Campaigns |
3
Credits
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This course is a capstone course
in the Advertising and Marketing program. Students will
utilize knowledge gained in previous classes in addition to
the topics covered in this course to understand all that
must be accomplished to create a successful advertising
campaign. |
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Business,
Office, Technical, Education
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BOTE
108
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Business
Math
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3
Credits
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Review of mathematical
fundamentals with emphasis on business applications and
problem solving.
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BOTE
147
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Word
Processing
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3
Credits
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Use of current word processing
software to create professional business documents including
letters, memos, reports, tables, forms, brochures, and
graphic aids. Advanced features in printing, macros,
and merging also practiced.
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BOTE
152
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Keyboarding
II
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3
Credits
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Development
of speed and accuracy in keying. Emphasis placed on
formatting and keying various business documents including
memos, letters, reports and tables from straight copy ,
rough drafts and unarranged material.
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BOTE
209
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Office
Management
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3
Credits
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Introduction
to office management concepts and technology.
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BOTE
210
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Business
Communications
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3
Credits
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The
study of oral and written communication in business
settings. Includes exploration of nonverbal and group
communication, listening and research skills, cross-cultural
communication, job search techniques, ethics, technology and
preparation of business correspondence.
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BOTE
217
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Records
Management
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3
Credits
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Study of the systematic control
of business records through manual and electronic
applications. Records creation, distribution,
utilization, retention, storage, protection, preservation
and final disposition are discussed. |
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BOTE 218
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Desktop Publishing |
3
Credits
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Software application course
providing students with skills in electronic layout, editing
and production of documents. |
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BOTE
247
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Spreadsheet
Applications |
3
Credits
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Intermediate and advanced use of
application software for creation of spreadsheets, graphs,
slide shows, databases and macros. Integration with
other software applications is also reviewed. |
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BOTE
257
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Database Management
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3
Credits
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Acquaints
students with database design including data entry, storage
and retrieval. |
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BOTE
297
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Cooperative
Education - Administrative Assistant
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1-6
Credits
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An
Administrative Assistant
internship. A minimum of 90 hours of work in a
professional setting is required for one credit.
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BOTE
297
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Cooperative
Education - Medical Secretary
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1-6
Credits
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An Medical
Secretary internship. A minimum of 90 hours of work in
a professional setting is required for one credit.
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Career Awareness |
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CARS 102 |
Job Search |
1 Credit |
This course will teach students
a variety of job search techniques with emphasis on the most
effective ways to find post-graduation employment. |
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CARS 103 |
Career
Exploration |
3 Credits |
Designed for students to explore
their interests and how these interests relate to making
sound career decisions by using interest inventories, career
information, and community resources. The course helps
students make career decisions and develop education plans.
Areas covered include assessment, research, career planning,
and related job-skills training. |
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Computer and
Information Science |
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CIS 162 |
Operating Systems |
3 Credits |
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CIS 180 |
Creating Web Pages |
3 Credits |
HTML is studied and utilized to
create basic websites. |
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Early Childhood |
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EC 209
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Learning
Environments for Children |
3 Credits |
This course examines methods for
creating and maintaining environments that emphasize safety,
promote wellness, and encourage exploration and learning. |
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EC 210
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Introduction
to Early Childhood |
3 Credits |
This course provides
comprehensive coverage of early childhood professions, the
field’s historical, philosophical, and social foundations,
and the conditions that affect programs for children. |
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EC 236
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Social/Emotional Development & Guidance
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4 Credits
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This course involves the study
of classroom management, motivation, building self-esteem,
positive discipline strategies, and social and emotional
development in children.
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Economics
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ECON
202
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Principles
of Macroeconomics
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3
Credits
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Course
covers aggregate income and employment analysis, business
cycles, unemployment, inflation and economic growth, fiscal
policy, monetary policy, and U.S. and world economies.
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English
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ENGL
110
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College
Composition I
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3
Credits
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Guided
practice in college-level reading, writing, and critical
thinking.
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ENGL
225
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Introduction
to Film
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3
Credits
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A
general introduction to film studies, including analysis of
narrative and stylistic elements of films.
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ENGL
238
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Children's
Literature
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3
Credits
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The study of
texts suitable for reading by elementary-aged school
children with emphasis on the analysis of literary
characteristics which determine age-appropriateness.
The course will include an introductory survey of picture
books, poetry, folklore, fantasy, realistic fiction,
biography, and informational books for children from infancy
to Grade 6.
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Forestry
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FORS
262
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Dendrology
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4 Credits
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The identification, nomenclature
and characteristics of native and introduced forest and
urban trees and shrubs will be covered. |
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FORS
263
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Urban
Forest Management
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3
Credits
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Principles of effective urban
forest management combining planning, cultural practices,
organization, economic, and regulatory concerns will be
discussed. |
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FORS 265
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Turf and Landscape Equipment
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2 Credits
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The maintenance
and safe operation of equipment common to grounds
maintenance and tree care work will be covered, as will two
and four-cycle engine services and troubleshooting.
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Gerontology |
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GERO 130
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Introduction to
Human Services |
3 Credits |
This course provides an
introduction to helping professions, including the various
roles, functions, values, and personal attributes needed to
function effectively in these careers. |
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GERO 251
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Gerontology |
3 Credits |
This course
includes the analysis of aging within the context of the
life cycle with emphasis on the major concerns of the
elderly and social policies, especially Social Security and
health care, which have an impact on the lives of the
elderly. |
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Health,
Physical Education, Recreation
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HPER
100
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Concepts
of Wellness & Fitness
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2 Credits
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A course designed for students
of all ages that teaches facts about exercise and physical
fitness. This course is designed to teach the student
the role of physical activity in maintaining adequate health
and improving quality of life. Students will learn how
to assess, develop and implement a complete lifetime fitness
and wellness program and its components. The course is
designed to incorporate the ideas through lectures and
activity. |
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HPER
210
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First
Aid/CPR
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2
Credits
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General directions for giving
first aid, value of first aid techniques dealing with shock,
control of bleeding wounds, burns, poisoning, sudden
illness, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and other emergency
situations will be covered. Certification cards for
standard first aid and CPR will be issued upon successful
completion of the course. |
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HPER 217
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Personal and
Community Health |
3 Credits
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This course is designed to
acquaint the student with those principles and practices
which will ensure the maintenance of conditions necessary
for wholesome personal and community living. Economic,
social, and legal aspects of health preservation and disease
prevention will be emphasized. |
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History
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HIST 101
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Western
Civilization I
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3
Credits
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A study of the major political,
economic, social and cultural developments of the Western
World from prehistory to the 1500s. |
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HIST
102
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Western
Civilization II
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3
Credits
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A study of the major political,
economic, social and cultural developments of the Western
World from the mid-1500s until the present. |
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Horticulture
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HORT 138 |
Landscape Design II |
3 Credits
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This course reinforces drawing
skills practiced in Landscape Design I, expanding into
proper plant choices and placement, prospective drawing, lot
measurement, surveying skills and blue printing. |
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HORT
278
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Sports
Turf Management
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4
Credits
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Students will learn the design,
installation and management of turf used for sports
activities from football and baseball to croquet and golf. |
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Mathematics
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MATH
102
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Intermediate
Algebra
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4
Credits
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Properties of the real number
system, factoring, linear and quadratic equating functions,
polynomial and rational expressions, inequalities, systems
of equations, exponents and radicals. |
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MATH
277
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Mathematics
for Elementary Teachers
I
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3
Credits
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A
mathematics content course for prospective elementary school
teachers. Topics include: problem solving, numeration
systems, real numbers, and elementary number theory.
Calculators, computers and manipulatives are used in the
course.
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Nutrition
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NUTR
240
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Principles
of Nutrition
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3
Credits
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Course content includes the
science and application of nutrition, nutrition
interventions in chronic and acute illness, promoting health
and wellness throughout the life span, and national
nutrition concerns. |
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Pharmacy
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PHRM
215
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Introduction
to Pharmacology
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3
Credits
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This course is designed to teach
students the principles of pharmacology including
mathematics and calculations, rules and regulations
governing medications, medical administration and safety
issues. Medications specific to various diseases and
disorders will be studied emphasizing desired effects, side
effects and contraindications. The course has been
designed to meet the needs of nursing and non-nursing
students. |
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Plant
Pathology
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PPTH
256
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Forest
& Shade Tree Pathology
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4
Credits
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Topics in this course will
include diagnosis and control of diseases of forest
shelterbelt, urban and orchard trees. Additional
topics include a representative group of leaf, canker, wilt
and decline diseases, abiotic disorders and common insect
pests. |
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Plant
Science
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PLSC 175
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Landscape
Design
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3
Credits
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This course is
an introduction to basic landscape design principles.
Emphasis is placed on tool and equipment use and
identification, drawing and drafting skills, site
evaluations, and plant placement. |
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PLSC
219
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Introduction
to Prairie and Community Forestry
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3
Credits
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This introductory course will
cover the history, management, utilization, world trade, and
environmental impacts of native and non-native forest
resources of the Great Plains and the world. |
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PLSC
248
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Turf
Management
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3
Credits
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Students learn the principles of
establishing and maintaining residential, commercial, park
and sports turf. Skills are developed in site
preparation, identification and selection of appropriate
turf grasses, propagation, fertilization, irrigation, pest
control, mowing and renovation. |
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PLSC
265
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Herbaceous
Landscape Plants
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4
Credits
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Students will study production,
identification and uses of annual, perennial and bulbous
ornamentals in home and public landscapes with consideration
to cultural requirements and insect and disease problems. |
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PLSC
273
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Arboriculture
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3
Credits
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The culture of wood plants
including their biology and development, and response to
modern principle of plant health care are also covered. |
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Psychology
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PSYC
100
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Human
Relations in Organizations
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3
Credits
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This course
examines the importance of human relations and professional
development. Students are given the opportunity to
achieve a deepened sense of awareness of themselves and
others. This understanding is applied to human
relations at home and on the job. |
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PSYC 102
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Interpersonal
Skills Development |
3
Credits
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This course uses an integrated approach to
basic helping, including developing skills in attending,
listening, reflecting, and appropriate questioning. Students
will learn skills in problem identification, problem
solving, goal setting, and other aspects of helping
relationships. Students will also learn to recognize and
respect different kinds of diversity as it relates to
helping relationships, and to know and follow ethical
boundaries as they relate to their role in such
relationships. The course also includes opportunities for
practical and experiential applications of helping skills in
individual and group situations. |
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PSYC
111
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Introduction
to Psychology
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3
Credits
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This course involves the
scientific study of behavior and mental processes. It
is a basic prerequisite to most other psychology classes. |
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PSYC
211
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Introduction
to Behavior Modification
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3
Credits
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An
introduction to the principles of behavior science.
Procedures for assessing behavior and strategies for
modifying behavior are presented.
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PSYC
250
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Developmental
Psychology
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3
Credits
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This course involves the human
life span development from infancy through adolescence. |
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Recreation
and Leisure Services
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RLS
110
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Foundations
of Recreation
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3 Credits
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Orientation to historical and
philosophical background of the recreation and leisure
movement, recreation organizations, and professional
development. |
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RLS 210 |
Environmental Education |
3 Credits
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An introduction to the fields of
environmental education including nature education, outdoor
education and conservation education. Philosophies and
methodologies appropriate for a basic understanding of
environmental education. |
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RLS
212
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Principles
of Interpretation
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3 Credits
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A study of interpretive program
preparation and physical site planning for interpretive
service. Focus on principles and method to interpret
natural and cultural history in parks and other outdoor
settings. |
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RLS 215 |
Recreation Areas & Facilities |
3 Credits
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Design, operation, and maintenance
of recreation areas and facilities. |
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RLS
222
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Recreation
Program Planning
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3 Credits
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Development of programming skills
for recreation programs in various settings, i.e. public,
non-profit, and private, with emphasis on planning,
implementation, and evaluation. |
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RLS
271
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Fundamentals
of Recreation & Resource Management
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3 Credits
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This course is an overview of
the use of natural environments as formal and informal settings
for leisure and recreation, as well as the interrelationship
among people, the environment, and leisure. |
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RLS
280
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Community
and Commercial Recreation
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3 Credits
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A study of the various forms of
commercial recreation, businesses and facilities providing
recreational opportunities. |
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RLS 286
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Recreation
Administration
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3 Credits
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Development of understanding of
and ability to utilize leadership and group facilitation
strategies to enhance and evaluation recreation and leisure
experiences. Examination of theories and principles of
administration in recreation. |
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RLS 290
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Introduction
to Inclusive Recreation
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3 Credits
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Concepts, methods, and settings
involving recreation services as applied to groups that may
need adaptations, i.e. physically, emotionally, or
intellectually challenged persons, and the elderly. |
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Sociology
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SOC 110
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Introduction
to Sociology
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3 Credits
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This course is an introductory
analysis of the nature of society; the interrelationships of
its component groups and the process whereby society persists
in change. |
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Soil
Science
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SOIL 210
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Introduction
to Soil Science
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3 Credits
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The physical, chemical, and
biological properties of soils as they are related to use,
conservation and plant growth in rural and urban environments
will be discussed. |
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Tourism
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TOUR
212
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Principles
of Tourism
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3
Credits
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Overview of tourism including
historical issues and current trends, travel behavior, tourism
planning and policy, tourism impacts and tourism promotion. |
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