Mar 28, 2024  
2016-2017 Academic Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Computer Science

  
  • CISP 1010 Computer Science I

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will present an introduction to programming and problem-solving techniques using a high-level object-oriented programming environment. Topics will include data types, assignments, decisions, loops, functions, IO techniques, arrays, strings, and data abstractions. Emphasis will be on stepwise refinement of computer algorithms and the coding, debugging, and executing of programs. Keyboarding skills are required by the student to work in a timely fashion.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 0100  or MATH 0410  or MATH 0530  or MATH 0630  or equivalent and READ 0810  or equivalent and ENGL 0810  or equivalent.
  
  • CISP 1020 Computer Science II

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    The course provides a continuation of advanced concepts and skills that were introduced in   . Attention will be directed to object oriented programming techniques including best practices within software engineering. Emphasis will be placed on enhancing programming logic skills, effective interface design for applications in an event-driven environment, and use of advanced data structures including Lists, Stacks, Queues, Linked Lists, Trees and recursions concepts.

    Prerequisite(s):   

Computer Science: RODP

  
  • CIS 113 Programming in Visual Basic

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    An introduction to Microsoft Visual Basic. Topics to be covered include: Object-Oriented Programming, interface design, controls, decisions, creating menus and dialog boxes, writing event and general procedures, and using operating system services.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must have completed a basic computer literacy course (e.g., CIS100, BIT1150) or receive permission of instructor.
  
  • CIS 173 Programming in C#

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    An introduction to Microsoft C#. Topics to be covered include: Object- Oriented Programming, interface design, controls, decisions, creating menus and dialog boxes, looping, arrays and accessing database files.

    Prerequisite(s): CIS 113  or permission of instructor.
  
  • CIS 186 Database Programming

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed to enable students to develop customized database applications. Subsequent to a brief survey of relational database techniques and methods, the emphasis will be on developing the necessary skills to design, create, and implement user-friendly front ends for relational databases. Using a database engine such as Microsoft Access 2003, the course will concentrate on developing and coding procedures using VBA (Visual Basic for Applications).

    Prerequisite(s): CIS 113 or the equivalent; the student will also need to be able to use the basic functions of Microsoft Access.
  
  • CIS 193 Introduction to LINUX

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed to prepare students for the COMPTIA LINUX+ Certification Exam. Linux is a relatively new open source system software that is becoming increasingly popular for use on business Web Servers, email servers, application servers, and even personal desktop systems. This course is designed to prepare students to take the certification exam; however, it is not a substitute for the certification exam. A basic foundation in computer hardware, networking concepts, as well as familiarity with desktop and server operating systems such as Windows 2000 or Unix would be helpful. Programming experience of any type would also be an asset but is not explicitly required.

    Prerequisite(s): BIT 1150 or equivalent introductory computer class, or permission from instructor.
  
  • CIS 263 Web Design

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will cover the fundamental concepts of the Internet and World Wide Web, including how the Internet works, protocols and services, addressing and routing in the Internet. Students will design and create web pages using web page editing/publishing software and edit graphic images for web pages using image editing software. Use of simple Java applets will be covered and some basic Javascript scripts will be written for web pages if time permits.

    Prerequisite(s): CIS 109, BIT 1150, or INFS 1010 .
  
  • CIS 1610 Programming in C++

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    An introduction to computer science software concepts using C++. Algorithms, problem solving methods, systems development and implementation methodologies are addressed. Standard programming constructs such as simple data types, assignment statements, use of subprograms, loops, conditional statements, arrays, records, classes, abstract data types, and object oriented programming concepts are emphasized. The student will write short segments of C++ code that demonstrates command and understanding of the above concepts. A prior course in a programming language such as Visual Basic or Java is useful, but not required.

    Prerequisite(s): Student should have some background and understanding of computing and the use of information systems in society.
  
  • CIS 2640 Web Page Applications

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is the study of various applications available for the support of web pages. Topics covered will include web page multimedia design using Adobe Creative Suite. The latest techniques of web page design technology will be emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): CIS 263 . Prior to taking this course, students should have a basic working knowledge of the Windows operating system, the Internet and Web editing/publishing software.
  
  • CISP 203 Data Structures

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course covers the basic fundamental principles of Data Structures. It uses C++ as a programming language to implement a variety of data structures. As such it requires the knowledge of programming in C++ offered in the online course CIS 1610 . Topics will include recursion, C++ STL containers, vectors, C++ pointers, dynamic memory, STL Stacks, STL Queues, and Lists with or without iterators. User Designed classes are implemented.

    Prerequisite(s): Prior to taking this course, students should have made a C or better in CIS 1610 .
  
  • CISP 209 Java Programming I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will cover the fundamental concepts of Object Oriented Programming using Java. Topics will include objects, classes, constructors, methods, instance variables. User Designed classes are implemented. Arrays and Array Processing are emphasized. Graphical User Interfaces are developed using Java. Applets are explained and implemented.

  
  • CISP 218 Java Programming II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course continues the coverage of the fundamental concepts of Object Oriented Programming that started in Java Programming I. Topics will include Super Classes, Sub Classes, Polymorphism, Inheritance, Stacks, Queues, and Lists. User Designed classes are implemented.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of CST 209-W01 with a grade of “C” or better, or permission of instructor.

Court Reporting

  
  • CORT 1001 Legal Terminology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed to familiarize the student with the meaning and spelling of Latin and English legal terms that legal professionals encounter.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CORT 1010 Machine Shorthand Theory I and Lab

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course covers the introduction and mastery of basic stenotype concepts for all one-syllable words and simple two-syllable words written by sound, beginning number writing, all marks of punctuation, one- and two-letter brief forms, two- and three-letter phrases, reading from stenotype notes, and dictation at 40 words per minute. Students begin the development of recording and transcribing live dictation with the use of computer-aided transcription (real-time translation). Mastery of the beginning principles of the touch method are emphasized as well as an understanding of the court reporting profession.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must obtain machine and other equipment (paper, cassette recorder and cassette tapes) to be prepared to work on first night of class.
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CORT 1020 Machine Shorthand Theory II and Lab

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course covers the introduction and mastery of advanced stenotype concepts for word beginnings and word endings (words of two or more syllables), advanced number concepts, homonyms, reading from stenotype notes, dictation at 40/60 words per minute, and introduction to beginning speed building principles.

    Prerequisite(s): CORT 1001 , CORT 1010 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CORT 1025 Introduction to Speedbuilding

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an initial course for machine shorthand students in building speed in the taking of dictation at speeds of 40-60 wpm through live, online or electronic media. Dictation will consist of two-voice testimony, literary and current events. This course will focus on vocabulary usage and development, theory reinforcement and an introduction to briefs and phrases found in legal and literary dictation. The student will also receive instruction on using a computer-aided (real-time) translation system for transcription. Students will be able to take dictation at 60 wpm, transcribe with 95 percent accuracy, by the end of term.

    Prerequisite(s): CORT 1010 
    Corequisite(s): CORT 1020 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CORT 1110 Court Reporting Applications

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course encompasses forms and formats for different reporting situations; reporting interrogatories, statements, depositions, court proceedings; set up of court reporter’s office and records kept for both official and freelance reporting; developing a reference library; writing legal cites; forms of address; handling read backs; handling exhibits; testifying from past proceedings; finding employment; certification requirements, ethical considerations; transcribing notary depositions, hearings, motions, pretrial hearing, coroner inquests, trials, petitions, conventions, and meetings.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CORT 1210 CR Grammar and Punctuation

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course contains specialized English topics as they apply to the reporting profession. Grammar for court reporters emphasizes parts of speech and parts of structure of sentences. This course lays an essential foundation for study of the sophisticated punctuation rules that follow, which enable the reporter to produce verbatim transcripts with emphasis on proofreading techniques.

    Corequisite(s): CORT 1020 , ENGL 1010 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CORT 2010 Speedbuilding I

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course teaches speed and accuracy in the transcription of machine shorthand for speeds ranging from 60-180 wpm in the areas of Two-Voice Testimony (Q&A), Jury Charge (Legal Opinion) and Literacy. Computer-aided transcription systems, word processing and video applications for the court reporter are also covered in this course. Graduation from this concentration requires a “B” or better in this course.

    Prerequisite(s): CORT 1025 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CORT 2015 Computer-Aided Transcription

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Computer-aided transcription systems, word processing systems, and video application for the court reporter are covered in this course.

    Corequisite(s): CORT 2010 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CORT 2022 Speedbuilding II

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Dictation practice and testing for speeds 140-180 words per minute are included in this course. The student must pass progressive tests of Q & A, Jury Charge (Legal Opinion) and Literary up to 180 words per minute with 95 percent accuracy (five-minute tests). Computer-aided transcription systems, multi-voice dictation and transcript productions are also covered in this course. Graduation from this concentration requires a “B” or better in this course.

    Prerequisite(s): CORT 1025 
    Corequisite(s): CORT 2015 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CORT 2032 Speedbuilding III

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course includes dictation practice and testing for speeds 100 to 180 words per minute. The student must pass progressive tests of Q & A, Jury Charge (Legal Opinion) and Literary up to 180 words per minute with 95 percent accuracy (all five-minute tests). Computer-aided transcription systems, real-time applications, dictionary building and transcript production are also covered in this course. Graduation from this concentration requires a “B” or better in this course.

    Prerequisite(s): CORT 1025 , CORT 2015 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CORT 2040 Speedbuilding IV

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This is the final speedbuilding course in this series and consists of dictation practice and testing for speeds 200 to 225 words per minute. The student must pass three tests of Q&A at 225 words per minute and Jury Charge (Legal Opinion) at 200 words per minute with 95 percent accuracy (five-minute tests). Added emphasis will be placed on formatting and style, as well as transcript production. The course will also include a mock RPR (Registered Professional Reporter) exam.

    Prerequisite(s): CORT 2032 , CORT 2015 . Graduation from this concentration requires a “B” or better in this course.
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CORT 2070 Court Report Internship

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The student practices the skills needed to be a court reporter (freelance official, closed-captioned, conference). More than 60 clock hours of practical experience, on an individual basis, in the courtroom or in a deposition situation under the supervision of a working court reporter are required. From this actual experience, the student submits an acceptable 50-page transcript. This internship commences after the student is writing 200 words per minute.

    Prerequisite(s): CORT 2022  CORT 1210 , LEGL 2030 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CORT 2080 Special Topics in Real-time Reporting

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an in-depth study of selected topics in the fields of court reporting, closed captioning and CART reporting designed to reinforce basic knowledge and to further professional competencies.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.

Criminal Justice Studies

  
  • CRMJ 1010 Introduction to Criminal Justice

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    this course objective is for a student to examine policing, corrections, and the American court system, amongst other topics. The student gains an understanding of the complexity of the criminal justice processes, its lack of central coordination and most significantly, how justice is administered in the American society.

  
  • CRMJ 1020 Introduction to the Legal Process

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course reviews basic laws governing the maintenance of a democratic society and how criminal and constitutional laws meet the challenge of American society.

  
  • CRMJ 1300 American Legal System

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course reviews basic laws governing the maintenance of a democratic society and how criminal, constitutional, consumer, environmental, housing and family laws meet the challenge of American society.

  
  • CRMJ 1301 Correctional Counseling

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course introduces students to the role of the correctional counselor. It defines the goals and methods, as well as the theories associated with institutional counseling. It also exposes students to the different issues associated with different offender typologies.

  
  • CRMJ 1311 Criminal Law

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course examines the emergence of criminal law, criminal penalties and how law is used to regulate human behavior. The study of substantive law, which defines the elements, rights and responsibilities of law, will constitute the primary learning focus.

  
  • CRMJ 1325 Issues and Ethics in Criminal Justice

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a review and in-depth examination of current issues, trends, and ethical consideration concerning the criminal justice process with emphasis on problems impacting local criminal justice agencies and personnel.

  
  • CRMJ 1330 Criminal Evidence and Procedures

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will be an introduction to the American Criminal Justice System with an emphasis on handling evidence and suspects, the US Constitution, individual rights, criminal court procedures, the Exclusionary Rule, probable cause, arrest procedures, search warrants, stop and frisks, admissions, interrogations, and confessions, and the legal requirements to be followed in processing criminal evidence and defendants.

  
  • CRMJ 1340 Criminal Investigations

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an examination of the methods of interviews, interrogation, admissions, confessions, written statements, criminal case report writing, and evidence evaluation used in criminal investigations.

  
  • CRMJ 1355 Understanding Terrorism

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will introduce students to the study of terrorism, and will provide a basic knowledge of the history and politics of terrorism as well as explore contemporary terrorism events. The course will review major theories and organizations in the field of domestic and international terrorism.

  
  • CRMJ 1373 Introduction to Homeland Security

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will introduce students to the vocabulary and important components of Homeland Security. We will discuss the importance of the agencies associated with Homeland Security and their interrelated duties and relationships. We will examine historical events that impact Homeland Security. We will explore state, national, and international laws impacting Homeland Security. We will examine the most critical threats confronting Homeland Security.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CRMJ 1374 Transportation and Border Security

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides an overview of modern border and transportation security challenges, as well as different methods employed to address these challenges. The course covers a time period from post 9/11 to the present. The course explores topics associated with border security and security for transportation infrastructure, to include: seaports, ships, aircraft, airports, trains, train stations, trucks, highways, bridges,rail lines, pipelines, and buses. The course will include an exploration of technological solutions employed to enhance security of borders and transportation systems. Students will be required to discuss the legal, economic, political, and cultural concerns and impacts associated with transportation and border security. The course provides students with a knowledge level understanding of the variety of challenges inherent in transportation and border security.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CRMJ 2010 Introduction to Law Enforcement

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    An overview of the American Police, including the philosophy and historical and historical evolution behind the police force. Emphasis is on policing procedures; crime prevention and control; functions of law enforcement; problems and needs facing the police; and contemporary issues.

  
  • CRMJ 2020 Introduction to Corrections

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    An overview of corrections, including the philosophy and historical evolution behind the development of corrections. Emphasis is on corrections procedures, current prison conditions and operations, problems and needs facing corrections, and related contemporary issues.

  
  • CRMJ 2311 Juvenile Justice

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an overview of the extent, causes, nature, and control of juvenile delinquency from a sociological perspective. Various theories of delinquency causation, the role of social institutions, the major components of the juvenile justice system and traditional juvenile corrections will be presented.

  
  • CRMJ 2312 Criminology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a systematic study of crime, criminals and the criminal justice system. It explores the fundamental elements of criminology through a study of the causation and criminal behavior theories and examines the relevant activities of the criminal justice system.

    Prerequisite(s): CRMJ 1010
  
  • CRMJ 2332 Drug Identification and Effects

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A study of the fundamentals needed for identifying both the appearance and effects of controlled substances. Students receive guides to controlled substances; their color, trade names and drug codes. Topics include a critical examination of the physiological, sociological and legal aspects of drug abuse and the many complexities which have developed as a direct or indirect result of drug abuse in society.

  
  • CRMJ 2335 Victimology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides a combination of victimization theories with applied responses to victimization. It explores victim-offender relationships, provides data, and investigates situational factors and responses to victims. The student learns to identify some precursors of violence as stalking and harassment. The effects of violence are studied.

  
  • CRMJ 2340 Investigative Report Writing

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course focuses on preparing analytical investigative reports and explores techniques of organizing structuring, and investigating the report to comply with proper guidelines.

  
  • CRMJ 2345 Domestic Violence

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A study of violence, focusing on physical, sexual, and emotional abuse in the family society.

  
  • CRMJ 2365 Constitutional Rights of Prisoners

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an analysis of prisoners’ rights in light of new Supreme Court decisions. An explanation of proper procedures recently developed to comply with these decisions for the protection of the agency and the individual correctional officers is discussed.
     

  
  • CRMJ 2367 Mental Health Aspects of Criminal Behavior

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a study of deviant behavior with emphasis on dealing with the mentally disturbed, sexual deviates, and drug addicts. It examines the role of the psychologist in criminal justice cases.

  
  • CRMJ 2371 Intelligence Analysis and Security Management

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course examines intelligence analysis and its indispensable relationship to the security management of terrorist attacks, man-made disasters and natural disasters. It also explores vulnerabilities of our national defense and private sectors, as well as the threats posed to these institutions by terrorists, man-made disasters, and natural disasters. Students will discuss substantive issues regarding intelligence support of the homeland security measures implemented by the United States and explore how the intelligence community operates.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CRMJ 2381 Special Topics in Criminal Justice

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides an in-depth study of significant, relevant, and timely trends and issues in the field of Criminial Justice.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CRMJ 2394 White Collar Crime

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides an introduction to white-collar crime and examines the various tupes of white-collar crimes that exist in society with and emphasis on causes, frequency, control, and social impact.

  
  • CRMJ 2395 Corporate Security and Loss Prevention

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course focuses on issues related to corporate, private and industrial security functions, including strategic and operational management, risk management, contract security services, theft, fraud, waste and abuse investigations; management of emergencies, corporate espionage, and loss prevention.

  
  • CRMJ 2396 Criminal Justice Internship I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Directed internship designed to offer students the opportunity to pursue work experience with a criminal justice agency; to develop practical work related skills and intergrate classroom knowledge and theories. The goal of this course it to provide students with an intensive field experience in a functional criminal justice agency. The selection of the placement agency determined by student’s background, academic status, and interest. This course is a 1-3 credit hour elective that may be applied toward graduation. 45 contact hours, per 1 credit hour are required. Students enrolled in 3 credit hours must complete a total of 135 contact hours.

    Prerequisite(s): All students require permission of Director/Chair of Criminal Justice.
  
  • CRMJ 2397 Criminal Justice Internship II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Directed internship designed to offer students the opportunity to pursue work experience with a criminal justice agency; to develop practical work related skills and intergrate classroom knowledge and theories. The goal of this course is to provide students with an intensive field experience in a functional criminal justice agency. The selection of the placement agency determined by the student’s background, academic status, and interest. This course is a 1-3 hour elective that may be applied toward graduation. 45 contact hours, per 1 credit hour are required. Students enrolled in 3 credit hours must complete a total of 135 contact hours.

    Prerequisite(s): All students require permission of Director/Chair of Criminal Justice.

Culinary Arts

  
  • CULA 1200 Sanitation and Safety

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This primer course is designed to educate all students to the sacted trust between food production facilities and the general public. It should prepare each student to successfully complete the National Restaurant Association’s ServSafe or any similar certificate.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CULA 1305 Nutrition for Culinary Arts

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    An introduction of basic nutritional principles and guidelines practiced in the culinary industry. Topics include insight to nutrient absorption and use of fats, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, minerals and vitamins in the human digestive system. Students plan meals and menus based on the above principles using nutritional guidelines as the primary basis.

    Corequisite(s): CULA 1200
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CULA 1310 Fundamentals of Baking

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Fundamentals of baking is an introduction to the basic principles of baking including formula procedures, properties of baking ingredients, and functions and proper use of bakery equipment. Students will present yeast breads and rolls, pies, cakes, icings, basic pastry dough, and cookies using proper mixing methods and ingredients.

    Prerequisite(s): CULA 1200, CULA 1305, CULA 1320, CULA 1325
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CULA 1320 Culinary Fundamentals I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This is the introductory food production class for culinary students. Topics include the theories and methods of cooking, vocabulary, and the development of safe and sanitary kitchen practices. Production items will include vegetables and starch preparation, stocks, sauces and soups, poultry and egg cookery.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CULA 1325 Culinary II Fabrication

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will introduce the principles of identifying, receiving, fabricating, and storing vegetables, fruits, herbs, nuts, grains, dry goods, prepared goods, dairy products, and spices. Students will then explore the subject of meats, poultry, seafood and their application in foodservice operations.

    Prerequisite(s): CULA 1200, CULA 1305, CULA 1320
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CULA 1330 Introduction to Garde Manger

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides students with skills and knowledge of the organization, equipment and responsibilities of the “cold kitchen”. Students are introduced to and prepare cold hors d’oeuvres, sandwiches, salads, as well as basic charcuterie items while focusing on the total utilization of product. Students will also be introduced to the production of reception foods and buffet arrangements.

    Prerequisite(s): CULA 1200, CULA 1305, CULA 1320, CULA 1325
  
  • CULA 2180 Culinary Internship I

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    This couse is a supervised work experience in the culinary field requiring a minimum number of work hours. Work activities can range from entry-level to professional cooking. Individual conferences with the intern coordinator are arranged instead of class attendance.

    Prerequisite(s): CULA 1200  , CULA 1305  , CULA 1320  , CULA 1325  
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CULA 2280 Culinary Internship II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a supervised work experience in the culinary field requiring a minimum number of work hours. Work activities can range from entry-level to professional cooking. Individual conferences with the intern coordinator are arranged instead of class attendance.
     

    Prerequisite(s): CULA 1200, CULA 1305, CULA 1320  , CULA 1325.
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CULA 2310 Food and Beverage Management

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course covers restaurant and food service operations, including facilities capabilities, personnel management, and daily operations, sanitation, and facilities readiness.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CULA 2353 Professional Catering

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course examines the requirements to start and operate a catering company. Topics of discussion include kitchen equipment, regulations, operations and business planning.

    Prerequisite(s): CULA 1200, CULA 1305, CULA 1320  , CULA 1325
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CULA 2355 Introduction to Ice

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    In this laboratory course, students will learn the hands on basic ice carving principles and skills necessary to create beautiful artworks of ice.
     

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CULA 2390 Culinary Capstone Final Production

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A capstone course required for all culinary majors. Topics include recipe development, menu construction, and pricing. Demonstration of proficiency in proper cooking method selection and construction of salads, entrees with appropriate side items, and desserts is required for successful completion of CULA 2390.

    Prerequisite(s): CULA 1200, CULA 1305, CULA 1310, CULA 1320, CULA 1325, CULA 1330, CULA 2350, CULA 2475.
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • CULA 2475 Purchasing and Cost Control

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is intended to provide the student with the methodologies and tools to control food, beverage, labor and other costs withing a hospitality business. Hospitality purchasing principles are also explored. This course regularly uses basic mathematics.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits

Dietetics/Nutrition

  
  • DIET 1110 Techniques of Food Preparation

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course introduces students to the basic fundamental principles of food preparation and exposes them to emerging trends in food choices and technology. Students learn and practice cooking skills and participate in group activities related to food preparation. The course curriculum also includes principles of meal planning and budgeting, and the cost of recipe ingredients.

  
  • DIET 1130 Quantity Cookery

    6 Credit Hour(s)
    This course exposes the student to the food service operation and how it functions as a part of a health care system. The student is exposed to management principles, sanitation standards and how they impact a food service, as well as the procurement, production, distribution and service of food service. The student also learns fiscal responsibility and supervisory functions needed to effectively manage a food service. Lab hours emphasize all areas of food management.

    Prerequisite(s): DIET 1110  and DIET 1820 .
    Corequisite(s): DIET 2010  or permission of instructor
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • DIET 1210 Nutritional Care Lab I

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed for Dietetic Technician students. This course presents techniques of effective interviewing for diverse individuals and lesson planning and material development for appropriate populations. The student is introduced to the nutrition care process, and a general introduction to nutritional assessment. This course is taken concurrently with DIET 1310 Principles of Nutrition .

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • DIET 1300 Introduction to Dietetics

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an introduction to the field of dietetics. Students will explore careers in dietetics and their educational requirements. The course will also include requirements for credentialing and continuing education for practice.

    Prerequisite(s): DIET 1210 , DIET 1110 , DIET 1810 , DIET 1820 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • DIET 1310 Principles of Nutrition

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an introduction to nutrition, including nutritive value of foods, factors influencing body food requirements, their importance in promoting health and preventing disease and the body processes, and their relation to total nutrition. Nutritional requirements throughout the human life cycle, with attention to various food cultures and application of nutrition requirements to the basic food groups, are discussed.

  
  • DIET 1330 Medical Nutrition Therapy

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a study of nutrition related diseases that affect the human body. The student learns medical nutrition therapies that manage the following conditions: diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular disease, renal disease and disorders that call for enteral/parenteral nutrition. The student learns about the nutrition care process, including assessment, intervention and monitoring strategies appropriate for the dietetic technician level of practice.

    Prerequisite(s): DIET 1310 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • DIET 1360 Community Nutrition

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course examines the status, psychological influences and the nutritional practices of diverse population groups, including various ages, socio-economic levels and ethnicities. Students study national, state and community agencies’ health objectives concerned with meeting the needs of these diverse groups. Students use basic teaching/counseling methods for the nutrition education of small groups and individual clients.

    Prerequisite(s): DIET 1370 .
    Corequisite(s): DIET 1370 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • DIET 1370 Advanced Nutritional Care

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course presents a study of the nutrients and their utilization in the body. The student is exposed to the nutrition care process for diseases and health conditions including stress, genetic metabolic disorders, cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, HIV, liver and kidney disease.

    Prerequisite(s): DIET 1330  and concurrent enrollment in DIET 2910 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • DIET 1810 Sanitation Measures

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a study of the practical problems in protecting health, preventing food spoilage, and covering sanitation laws and regulations. This course includes the control of bacteria in the food service industry through good housekeeping practices, sanitary food handling, and personal hygiene using the HACCP approach to food safety. A Food Service Sanitation Certificate will be awarded to successful completers of the national exam.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • DIET 1820 Equipment Layout and Safety

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed to develop skills in planning a food service facility. Students plan a food service facility, write specifications for equipment and develop a floor plan. Techniques of planning and concepts of flow to ensure an efficient food service operation are emphasized. Students also develop skills in use, operation, care, and safety of food service equipment.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • DIET 2010 Dietetic Field Experience I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides 135 hours of supervised practice in selected health care settings. The student will be exposed to all areas of the food service operation and the role dietetics plays in its management.

    Corequisite(s): DIET 1130 Quantity Cookery  and acceptance into the Dietetic Technician program
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • DIET 2510 Quantity Food Management I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an introduction to food service management to include qualities and responsibilities of an effective food service manager; the study of various types of food service systems, organization of a food service operation; techniques and theories of management; selection and training of personnel; quality, production and cost control; purchasing methods and procedures, ethics of buying practices and marketing of food service products.

    Prerequisite(s): DIET 1130 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • DIET 2610 Health Care Delivery Systems

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an Introduction to Health Care Delivery in the United States. This course includes a study of federal, state and local health care delivery systems. It provides a historical perspective of the current delivery system in the United States. It also explores the financing, technology and institutions that facilitate health care delivery. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.

    Prerequisite(s): DIET 2910 .
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • DIET 2910 Nutrition Clinical I

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course includes supervised practice in the clinical setting at hospitals and extended care facilities. Experiences are designed to enhance knowledge gained in Medical Nutrition Therapy and Advanced Nutritional Care.

    Prerequisite(s): DIET 1330 
    Corequisite(s): DIET 1370 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • DIET 2920 Nutrition Clinical II

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Continuation of Nutrition Clinical I: supervised practice with emphasis on patient care and management in public health and community settings. Assigned experiences are designed to complement and reinforce the knowledge gained in Community Nutrition.

    Prerequisite(s): DIET 2910 , DIET 2510 
    Corequisite(s): DIET 1360 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • DIET 2985 Special Studies Baking

    6 Credit Hour(s)
    A study of what baking is all about, the ingredients used and how they are used to produce attractive, flavorful and nutritious baked goods. Rotations in area bakeries will reinforce student learning.

    Corequisite(s): DIET 1130 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • DIET 2990 Food Service Seminar

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed for students completing the Dietetic Technician Program. Students develop skills necessary for preparing to enter the profession of Dietetics. An overview of the Dietetic Technician Registration exam and successful techniques for exam preparation are included.

    Prerequisite(s): DIET 2910 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.

Early Childhood Education

  
  • ECED 1310 Introduction to Early Childhood Education

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduction to Early Childhood Education is an introduction to the early childhood profession, including an emphasis on professionalism and developmentally appropriate practice, as well as an additional emphasis on early brain development and social/emotional development. The course also includes an overview of history of early educations; theoretical program models; different types of early childhood programs, community resources; professional organizations, and contemporary trends and issues in programs for children ages birth through eight. Field experience is required.
     

    Prerequisite(s): READ 0810 and ENGL 0810 or equivalent
  
  • ECED 2050 Psychomotor Development

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course discusses the major theories of psychomotor development and the application to the development of the young child ages birth to eight years. Particular emphasis is placed on the positive development of motor skills. Field experience required.

    Prerequisite(s): ECED 2020  or department approval
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ECED 2095 School-Age Curriculum

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A study of developmentally appropriate practices and the teacher’s role in supporting development of children, ages five-14. An emphasis on planning curriculum that is based on the needs of school-age children, setting goals, planning the environment, selecting materials and roles of staff and parents. Field experience is required.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ECED 2150 ECED Clinical Practicum III

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course consists of supervised clinical experience with a minimum of 15 clock hours in seminar and 90 clock hours in a clinical site approved by the department (accredited agency, 3-star or department approved site). Up to 45 hours may be completed in the student’s employment site with department approval. The focus of the course is on the student’s demonstration of competencies that produce positive developmental outcomes for young children ages birth through eight. This should be one of the last courses taken in the program.

    Prerequisite(s): ECED 2130 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ECED 2300 The Mentoring Teacher

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A study of the philosophy, principles and methods of mentoring adults who have varying levels of training. Emphasis will be on the role of mentors as facilitators of adult learning while simultaneously addressing the needs of children, parents, and other staff.

    Prerequisite(s): Department Approval
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ECED 2310 Safe, Healthy, Learning Environment

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a study of the basic principles and practices of safety, health and nutrition as they relate to the early childhood setting, home, and community for children ages birth to eight. Also included is a study of principles of creating appropriate learning environments for young children. Field experience required.

  
  • ECED 2312 Administration of Early Childhood Programs

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A study of organization and administration practices applicable to the child care center. Topics of special consideration will include leadership, enrollment and public relations, staff management, financial management, facilities, regulations, parent relations, and program development. Field experience is required.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ECED 2315 Early Childhood Curriculum

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A study of developmentally appropriate practices and teacher’s role in supporting development of young children ages birth to eight. An emphasis on curriculum planning, including goals, environment, roles of teachers and parents, materials and settings. Field experiences required.

    Prerequisite(s): ECED 1310 and ECED 2310 or deparment approval
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ECED 2320 Infant, Toddler, Child Development

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The course provides a study of the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional aspects of young children, and their application to the care, guidance, and development of the child ages birth to eight years. Laboratory observation and interaction.

    Prerequisite(s): ECED 1310ENGL 0820  , and READ 0820   or equivalent.
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ECED 2330 Infant and Toddler Care

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A course on the care and education of infants and toddlers, birth to age three in group settings (i.e. child care centers, family child care homes, Early Head Start). Includes rationales and strategies for supporting the whole child including cognitive, language, social-emotional, and physical development in a safe, responsive environment. Emphasis is on relationship-based care and education, with special attention to the unique environmental aspects of programs for the child under three.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ECED 2335 Initial Practicum

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course consists of a supervised practicum with a minimum of 30 clock hours in seminar and 45 clock hours in early childhood practical experiences. The course includes a study of the physical and human qualities that combine to create an environment that is safe and healthy, and promotes optimum learning for young children ages birth through eight.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ECED 2340 Family Dynamics & Community Involvement

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The role of the family and community in the physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth of the child in a diverse society is explored. This course includes benefits of and strategies for developing positive, reciprocal relationships with families in an early childhood setting from birth to age eight.

  
  • ECED 2360 Development of Exceptional Children

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course explores practices that early childhood professionals can apply to develop a more inclusive and accessible environment for all children ages birth to eight. It provides students with skills to include children of all abilities through appropriate arrangement of the community agencies. Field experience is required.

    Prerequisite(s): ECED 2340 and EDUC 2010 or ECED 2320
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ECED 2365 Final Practicum

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a supervised clinical experience with a minimum of 15 clock hours in seminar and 90 clock hours in a clinical site approved by the department (accredited agency, 3-Star or department approved site). Up to 45 hours may be completed in the student’s employment site with department approval. This course focuses on the student’s demonstration of competencies that produce positive developmental outcomes for young children ages birth through eight. This should be one of the last courses taken in the ECE program.

    Prerequisite(s): ECED 2315, ECED 2320,ECED 2335, ECED 2340, ECED 2360, ECED 2380
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ECED 2370 Developmental Assessment

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will cover assessment for children from birth to eight years of age. Both formal and informal instruments will be discussed with the emphasis on tools that can be used by teachers of young children. Considerations in choosing, administering, and reporting results of assessments will also be addressed. Field experience is required.

    Prerequisite(s): ECED 2320 or Department Approval.
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ECED 2380 Language and Literacy in Early Childhood

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course focuses on research based principles and practices providing young children ages birth to eight years a strong foundation in language and literacy with a developmentally appropriate approach and a focus on emerging literacy in young children.

    Prerequisite(s): ECED 2320, READ 0820, ENGL 0820 or equivalent
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ECED 2385 Math and Science in Early Childhood

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A course on standards, principles, and practices in teaching mathematics and science to young children ages birth to eight. An emphasis will be placed on developing an integrated math and science curriculum that includes appropriate content, processes, environment and materials, and child-centered choices. Field experience is required.

    Prerequisite(s): ECED 1310 and ECED 2320
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ECED 2386 Special Topics in Early Childhood Education

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed to address specific topics of interest to early childhood educators.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
 

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