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ESLG 001 - Listening Module
4 hrs (Sem I, II, Summer)
This beginning course places emphasis on improving students’ listening comprehension of low-intermediate level oral English. Students are exposed to a wide variety of authentic materials to enhance listening skills. Eighteen class hours per week (four-week course).
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ESLG 002 - Reading Module
4 hrs (Sem I, II, Summer)
The second module of the series focuses on improving students’ reading comprehension and vocabulary at the intermediate level. Listening skills continue development. Eighteen class hours per week (four-week course).
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ESLG 003 - Writing Module I
4 hrs (Sem I, II, Summer)
The third module emphasizes sentence, paragraph and essay construction, with a focus on upper-intermediate level, idiomatic English. Listening and Reading skills are also given some attention. Eighteen class hours per week (four-week course).
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ESLG 004 - Writing Module II
4 hrs (Sem I, II, Summer)
The fourth module of the series continues the emphasis on writing skills necessary to prepare the student to matriculate in classes taught wholly in English. Consequently, while focusing on writing skills, the module also includes those reading and listening skills necessary for the idiomatic English environment. Eighteen class hours per week (four-week course).
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FACS 100 - Survey of Family and Consumer Sciences
1 hr (Sem I)
Exploration of the broad field of Family and Consumer Sciences in its many facets and orientation to the career possibilities. The curricula of various institutions will be carefully scrutinized with help in meeting the academic challenge. 1 lecture hour.
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FACS 101 - Color, Texture, and Furniture
3 hrs (Sem II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in READ 009 , ENGL 009 and MATH 010 , or SAT Reading and Writing scores of 380 or greater, or appropriate placement test scores. An introduction to residential interior design, concentration on color, texture, and furniture. 3 class hours.
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FACS 115 - Clothing I
4 hrs (Sem I, II)
Individualized instruction in beginning clothing construction. Includes the use of a commercial pattern and machine to construct an actual garment. Discussion includes wardrobe planning and consumer issues that relate to textiles and clothing. 2 lecture hours, 4 laboratory hours.
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FACS 120 - Foundations of Interior Design
3 hrs (Sem II)
Basics of drafting and detailing for residential interior designs. Functionalism will be emphasized. Students will critique and design basic floor plans. 3 class hours.
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FACS 130 - Infant, Toddler and Child Care
3 hrs (Sem I)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in READ 009 and ENGL 009 , or appropriate placement test scores. Principles and philosophy of infant, toddler, and child care. Social, emotional, mental, and physical development from birth to adolescence as it relates to care of infants, toddlers, and children are examined. Additional topics include safety concerns, special needs of children, and guidance of children. 3 lecture/laboratory hours.
Speaking Intensive Course
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FACS 137 - Home Management and Family Communications
3 hrs (Sem II)
A study of home management techniques and family communication skills with emphasis on practical application. Home management topics include home maintenance, time management, safety and security issues, household problems, emergencies, and consumer issues. Family communication topics include conflict resolution, family relations, impact of media, and guidance of children. May be offered alternate years. 3 lecture hours.
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FACS 151 - Buying in Fashion
3 hrs (Sem II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in READ 009 and ENGL 009 , or appropriate placement test scores. A comprehensive study of fashion merchandising and buying. Topics include buying practices and techniques, consumer buying and its impact, and the promotion of fashion. (May be offered in alternate years.) 3 class hours.
Speaking Intensive Course
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FACS 156 - Marriage and the Family
3 hrs (Sem I, II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in ENGL 101 and READ 011 , or SAT Reading score of 420 or greater, or appropriate placement test scores. The study of human relations following the chronological order of the family cycle. Marriage and family living are considered with regard to personal and cultural relationships. The aim is to enable students to gain a better understanding of themselves and to make a better adjustment in their family life. 3 lecture hours.
Reading and Writing Intensive Course
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FACS 201 - Design for Interiors
3 hrs (Sem II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in FACS 120 and ARCH 102 or consent of the instructor. Planning of interiors and their furnishings in harmony with their exteriors. Projects will further develop lettering, detailing, drafting, and presentations. Visual and verbal communications as related to the interior design and housing profession. 4 studio hours.
Speaking Intensive Course
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FACS 202 - Housing Design
3 hrs (Sem I)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in READ 009 and ENGL 009 , or appropriate placement test scores. A study of structure, site relationships, styles, and selection as related to social, economical, and environmental needs of the family. 3 class hours.
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FACS 203 - Kitchen Design
3 hrs (Sem I)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in READ 009 , ENGL 009 , and MATH 010 , or SAT Reading and Writing scores of 380 or greater, or appropriate placement scores. Instruction of all facets of kitchen design including design elements, space planning, specification, cabinetry, measuring, electrical and plumbing requirements, and customer relations. Problem solving includes construction and design plans, pictorial presentation and specifications. 3 class hours.
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FACS 206 - Fundamentals of Nutrition
3 hrs (Sem I, II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in READ 011 , ENGL 009 , and MATH 010 , or appropriate placement test scores. A study of the principles of nutrition, the requirements and interrelationship of nutrients, with application to personal and social needs. This course is a transferIN course. 3 class hours.
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FACS 207 - Nutrition for Child Care Administration and Educators
3 hrs (Sem II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in READ 009 , ENGL 009 , and MATH 010 , or SAT Reading and Writing scores of 380 or greater, or appropriate placement scores. Fundamental principles of nutrition and application to diets for early childhood. Methods of nutrition education, food selection, habits, legislation, food service and food in the classroom. Designed primarily for child care, early childhood education, and education majors. 3 lecture hours.
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FACS 210 - Food Preparation
3 hrs (Sem I)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in READ 009 and ENGL 009 , or SAT Reading and Writing scores of 380 or greater, or appropriate placement test scores. The basic principles involved in the preparation of food are both studied and applied. 2 lecture hours, 4 laboratory hours.
Speaking Intensive Course
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FACS 215 - Clothing II
4 hrs (Sem II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in FACS 115 . Intermediate clothing construction includes selection and care of clothing as related to roles and self-concept. Laboratory emphasis will be on originality and skill in construction, pattern selection, alteration and fitting, pressing, and decoration techniques. 2 lecture hours, 4 laboratory hours.
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FACS 220 - Tailoring
3 hrs (Sem II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in FACS 215 . A course in tailoring, custom tailoring of a suit or coat and advanced construction principles to develop interest, skill, and professional ability. 5 lecture/ laboratory hours.
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FACS 225 - Textiles
3 hrs (Sem II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in READ 011 , or appropriate placement test scores. A study of textile fibers, yarns, fabric structure, color, design, and finishes with relation to textiles of importance to consumers. 3 lecture/laboratory hours.
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FACS 235 - Child Care and Curriculum Development
3 hrs (Sem I)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in READ 009 and ENGL 009 , or SAT Reading and Writing scores of 380 or greater, or appropriate placement test scores. Corequisite(s): Suggested corequisite: FACS 235L . Emphasis is laced upon the nature of early childhood development, influences on learning, and basic curriculum development and lesson planning utilizing developmentally appropriate practice for children under six. 3 lecture hours.
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FACS 235L - Child Care Laboratory I
2 hrs (Sem I)
Prerequisite(s): Mantoux TB test at the students’ expense. Corequisite(s): FACS 235 . A practicum designed to allow students hands-on experience working with children in a day care setting. Students will be required to develop and implement learning activities while working with children. 6 laboratory hours.
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FACS 237 - Child Care Administration
3 hrs (Sem II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in READ 009 , ENGL 009 , MATH 010 , or SAT Reading and Writing scores of 380 or greater, or appropriate placement test scores. Corequisite(s): Suggested corequisite: FACS 237L . Emphasis on planning, funding, staffing, budgeting, licensing, managing and evaluating child care programs. Parent participation, coping with behavior problems and menu planning to meet federal requirements are also studied. 3 lecture hours.
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FACS 237L - Child Care Laboratory II
2 hrs (Sem II)
Prerequisite(s): Mantoux TB test at the students’ expense. Corequisite(s): FACS 237 . Students will continue to develop skill in working with children in a day care setting. Development of lesson plans and activities is required. 6 laboratory hours.
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FACS 251 - Visual Merchandising
3 hrs (Sem II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in READ 009 and ENGL 009 , or appropriate placement test scores. This course examines visual merchandising as applied to presentation and sales promotion in fashion retailing and wholesaling. Cost-effective techniques will be discussed. The student will have opportunity to develop display skills through hands-on practice. (May be offered in alternate years.) 3 lecture hours.
Speaking Intensive Course
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FACS 252 - History of Costume
3 hrs (Sem II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in READ 009 and ENGL 009 , or appropriate placement test scores. Survey of history of clothing from primitive times to the present, designed to develop an understanding of fashion as exemplified in wearing apparel and to relate apparel to the history. 3 class hours.
Speaking Intensive Course
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FACS 255 - Internship in Family and Consumer Sciences
1 hr (Sem I, II)
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing and approval of department chair. This course is designed primarily for family and consumer sciences majors in one of the following major concentrations: fashion merchandising, interior design, or child development. This course is designed to provide an opportunity for off-campus supervised and coordinated career-work experience in a cooperating business related to the students’ major interest. A limited number of internships may be available through the department. Students must apply for the opportunities when announced. Students who are already employed in a position directly related to the field should confer with their advisors and department chair to determine whether it may qualify as internship credit. 1 class hour.
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FACS 256 - Internship in Family and Consumer Sciences
2 hrs (Sem I, II)
Same as FACS 255 except 2 class hours required. 2 class hours
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Business Finance |
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FINC 100 - Introduction to Financial Institutions
3 hrs
An orientation to bank operations, including the various bank functions and an elementary description to their operation. An overview of the banking field. 3 lecture hours.
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FINC 205 - Money and Banking
3 hrs
This course presents the basic economic principles most closely related to the subject of money and banking in a context of topics of interest to present and prospective bank management. The course stresses the practical application of the economics of money and banking to the individual bank. Some of the subjects covered include structure of the commercial banking system, banks and the money supply, bank investments and loans, the Federal Reserve System and its policies, and the international monetary system. 3 lecture hours.
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FINC 220 - Credit and Collections
3 hrs
Techniques of installment lending with emphasis on establishing credit, servicing a loan, collecting amounts due, and checking information. Other areas covered may include inventory financing, special loan programs, business development and advertising, and public relations aspects of installment lending. 3 lecture hours.
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FINC 230 - Real Estate Finance
3 hrs
This course approaches the subject from the viewpoint of the mortgage loan officer who seeks to develop a sound mortgage portfolio. A picture of the mortgage market is presented first, then acquisition of a mortgage portfolio, mortgage plans and procedures, mortgage loan processing and servicing, and finally the obligations of the mortgage loan officer in overall portfolio management. 3 lecture hours.
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FINC 245 - Introduction to Investments
3 hrs
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in MATT 109 . This class focuses on the essential qualities of good investments, the equilibrium valuation of securities and the institutional characteristics of securities market, including both new issues and secondary markets. Offering comprehensive coverage of analytical aspects of securities valuation especially corporate stock and treasury debt. The class also examines futures, options, and risky debt. 3 lecture hours.
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FINC 305 - Principles of Business Finance
3 hrs (Sem I)
Prerequisite(s): Junior level standing. This course is a cross-functional survey of business finance providing a conceptual framework of the firm’s investment, financing, and dividend decisions; including working capital management, capital budgeting, and capital structure strategies. Coursework includes a cross-functional case done in teams. 3 lecture hours.
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FIRE 100 - Introduction to the Fire Service
6 hrs (Sem I)
Students will complete the academic portion of the Fire Fighter I & II curriculum. Topics such as personal protective equipment, fire fighter safety, water supply, alarm systems, hose lays, applied rescue, and other topics will be covered. Stress will be on the importance of physical fitness in the fire service. The goal is to successfully complete both the written portion of the International Fire Service Training Association’s (IFSTA) program and the practical skills related to Fire Fighter I & II. 3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours.
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FIRE 101 - Fire Protection Systems, Prevention and Education
3 hrs (Sem I)
Students will study portable fire extinguishing equipment requirements, sprinkler systems installation, inspection and maintenance, special protection systems, and residential sprinklers. Students will learn to conduct prevention and education needs assessment, targeting audiences, and developing delivery systems for public fire education programs. Methods of conducting fire prevention and safety inspections will be learned. 3 lecture hours.
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FIRE 102 - Building Plans, Fire Codes and Construction
3 hrs (Sem II)
Students will study various types of building construction, principles of fire resistance, flame spread, and smoke and fire containment. Students will also acquire a basic knowledge of plan review, blueprint reading, specifications, and schedules. Familiarization and interpretation of national, state and local codes, ordinances and laws that influence the field of fire prevention will be covered. Students will study fire and life safety codes so that they can refer to them throughout the course. 3 lecture hours.
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FIRE 103 - Fire Equipment and Hydraulics
3 hrs (Sem II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in READ 011 , or SAT Reading score of 420 or greater, or appropriate placement test scores. Construction, operation, and maintenance of equipment will be studied. Driving laws and techniques will be covered as they relate to fire equipment. Students will also learn about hydraulic laws and formulas as applied to delivery and supply requirements for fire suppression. Additionally, fire apparatus UL testing and certification requirements will be studied. 3 lecture hours.
Reading Intensive Course
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FIRE 203 - Fire Cause and Determination
3 hrs (Sem II)
This course will introduce students to the proper methods of conducting a basic fire investigation. Students will learn to determine the area and point of origin, cause and methods of fire spread, recognize and preserve evidence, arson law, constitutional law, interviewing techniques, and courtroom procedures and testimony. 3 lecture hours.
Reading Intensive Course
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FIRE 204 - Hazardous Materials I
2 hrs (Sem I, II)
Corequisite(s): FIRE 204L . Students will study and analyze hazardous materials incidents, recognize and identify hazardous materials, plan and implement response procedures, learn decision-making methods, and evaluation techniques at the operational level. 2 lecture hours.
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FIRE 204L - Hazardous Materials Laboratory I
1 hr (Sem I)
Corequisite(s): FIRE 204 . Examines the practical aspects of FIRE 204 . Students will be required to complete laboratory and practical exercises related to the study of hazardous materials at the operational level. Students will be eligible to complete the state certificate exam for Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations. 2 laboratory hours.
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FIRE 205 - Hazardous Materials II
2 hrs (Sem I, II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in FIRE 204 . Corequisite(s): FIRE 205L . Students will study techniques associated with hazardous materials mitigation, the use of monitoring devices, components of mitigation teams, and command and control of hazardous materials incidents. 2 lecture hours.
Speaking Intensive Course
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FIRE 205L - Hazardous Materials Laboratory II
1 hr (Sem II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in FIRE 204 . Corequisite(s): FIRE 205 . Examines the practical aspects of FIRE 205 . Students will learn techniques associated with using monitoring devices and methods of cleanup and prevention of further contamination. Students will be eligible to complete the state certification exam for Hazardous Materials Technician level. 2 laboratory hours.
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FIRE 206 - Firefighting Strategy and Tactics I
3 hrs (Sem I)
Students will discuss in depth firefighting strategy and tactics, methods of fire attack, fire behavior, building design, and pre-incident planning. 3 lecture hours.
Writing Intensive Course
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FIRE 207 - Firefighting Strategy and Tactics II
3 hrs (Sem II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in FIRE 206 . Strategy and tactics associated with special types of incidents. For example, transportation emergencies and fires, high-rise fires, below-ground incidents, confined space emergencies and special rescue situations. 3 lecture hours.
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FIRE 270 - Internship in Fire Science
3 hrs (Summer)
Prerequisite(s): Minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA and completion of 30 credit hours. The Internship is for interested and qualified Fire Science and Safety majors with local fire departments or where they may seek employment. Supervised by Fire Science and Safety Department Chair or his/her designee. Minimum of 150 practicum hours.
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FLGA 100 - Exploring Languages and Cultures
1 hr (Offered on Demand)
This course introduces students to survival phrases in French, German, and Spanish, and basic cultural information about the people who live in the countries where these languages are spoken. Language topics include introductions, self-identifications, greetings, and etiquette. Cultural topics include geography, products, daily schedule, values, traditions, and food in French-, German-, and Spanish-speaking countries. 1 class hour.
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FLGA 111 - Beginning Foreign Language for Adults IA
1 hr (Offered on Demand)
This is a beginning language course organized for those adults who wish to begin studying a foreign language and intend to continue studying for proficiency, yet have limited time. Teaching methods are adapted for the adult learner. The class meets once a week in the evening for eight weeks. The course content is approximately one-fourth of that of one of the regular FREN 101 , GRMN 101 , or SPAN 101 Level I courses. Offered in French, German, or Spanish. 1 class hour.
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FLGA 112 - Beginning Foreign Language for Adults IB
1 hr (Offered on Demand)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in FLGA 111 . This course is a continuation of FLGA 111 . Teaching methods are adapted for the adult learner. The class meets once a week in the evening for eight weeks. Together with FLGA 111 , this course gives the beginning language learner a foundation for further study in the language. After completing FLGA 111 and 112, the student will have covered approximately the first half of the content of one of the regular FREN 101 , GRMN 101 , or SPAN 101 Level I courses. Offered in French, German, or Spanish. 1 class hour.
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FLGA 113 - Beginning Foreign Language for Adults IC
2 hrs (Offered on Demand)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in FLGA 111 and FLGA 112 . This course is a continuation of FLGA 111 and FLGA 112 . Teaching methods are adapted for the adult learner. The course meets one evening a week for sixteen weeks. Together with FLGA 111 and FLGA 112 , this course gives the beginning language learner a foundation for further study in the language. For transfer purposes, taking FLGA 111 , FLGA 112 and 113 is the equivalent to completing FREN 101 , GRMN 101 , or SPAN 101 in credit hours and content. 2 class hours.
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FLGA 115 - Beginning Foreign Language for Adults IIA
2 hrs (Offered on Demand)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in FLGA 113 . This course is a continuation of FLGA 111 , FLGA 112 , and FLGA 113 . Teaching methods are adapted for the adult learner. The course meets one evening a week for sixteen weeks and gives the beginning language learner a foundation for further study in the language. The course content is approximately the first half of the content of one of the regular FREN 103 , GRMN 103 , or SPAN 103 Level II courses. Offered in French, German, or Spanish. 2 class hours.
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FLGA 117 - Beginning Foreign Language for Adults IIB
2 hrs (Offered on Demand)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in FLGA 115 . This course is a continuation of FLGA 115 . Teaching methods are adapted for the adult learner. The course meets one evening a week for sixteen weeks and gives the beginning language learner a foundation for further study in the language. For transfer purposes, completing FLGA 115 and 117 is equivalent to completing FREN 103 , GRMN 103 , or SPAN 103 Level II in credit hours and content. 2 class hours.
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FLGA 215 - Intermediate Foreign Language for Adults IIIA
2 hrs (Offered on Demand)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in FLGA 117 . This course is a continuation of the Beginning Foreign Language for Adults courses. Emphasis on reading. Teaching methods are adapted for the adult learner. The course meets one evening a week for sixteen weeks and gives the intermediate language learner a foundation for further study in the language. The course content is approximately the first half of the content of one of the regular FREN 201 , GRMN 201 , or SPAN 201 Level III courses. Offered in French, German, or Spanish. 2 class hours.
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FLGA 217 - Intermediate Foreign Language for Adults IIIB
2 hrs (Offered on Demand)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in FLGA 215 . This course is a continuation of FLGA 215 . Emphasis on reading. Teaching methods are adapted for the adult learner. The course meets one evening a week for sixteen weeks and gives the beginning language learner a foundation for further study in the language. For transfer purposes, completing FLGA 215 and 217 is equivalent to completing FREN 201 , GRMN 201 , or SPAN 201 Level III in credit hours and content. 2 class hours.
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FLGA 219 - Intermediate Foreign Language for Adults IVA
2 hrs (Offered on Demand)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in FLGA 217 . Emphasis on writing. Teaching methods are adapted for the adult learner. The course meets one evening a week for sixteen weeks and gives the intermediate language learner a foundation for further study in the language. The course content is approximately the first half of the content of one of the regular FREN 203 , GRMN 203 , or SPAN 203 Level IV courses. Offered in French, German, or Spanish. 2 class hours.
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FLGA 221 - Intermediate Foreign Language for Adults IVB
2 hrs (Offered on Demand)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in FLGA 219 . Emphasis on writing. Teaching methods are adapted for the adult learner. The course meets one evening a week for sixteen weeks and gives the intermediate language learner a foundation for further study in the language. For transfer purposes, completing FLGA 219 and 221 is equivalent to completing FREN 203 , GRMN 203 , or SPAN 203 Level IV in credit hours and content. 2 class hours.
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FNRL 100 - Funeral History
2 hrs (Sem I)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Funeral Service Education Program. The course is a study of the history of funeral service with emphasis on the development of funeral practice in the U.S. The course presents philosophy, customs, and ethics of funeral service for an understanding of the development and practices of funeral service in the U.S. 2 lecture hours.
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FNRL 120 - Restorative Art
3 hrs (Sem I)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Funeral Service Education Program. Corequisite(s): FNRL 120L . This is a study of the methods and techniques used to restore facial features that have been damaged by injury or disease. The course emphasizes anatomical structures providing surface contour and form to head and face, classic facial proportions and photographic interpretation of the head and face. It also studies the physiognomical forms of head and facial structure. An in-depth study will also be made of the principles of color and cosmetics applicable to restorative art. 3 lecture hours.
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FNRL 120L - Restorative Art Laboratory
1 hr (Sem I)
Corequisite(s): FNRL 120 . This laboratory emphasizes the development of skills and techniques for wax/clay modeling of individual facial features. Emphasis will also be placed on the use and application of mortuary cosmetics. 3 laboratory hours.
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FNRL 125 - Embalming Orientation
2 hrs (Sem II)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Funeral Service Education Program. This course is an introduction to the clinical embalming laboratory. The student will learn correct terminology and procedures as well as legal and regulatory issues related to the operation of the clinical embalming laboratory. 2 lecture hours.
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FNRL 130 - Funeral Service Merchandising
2 hrs (Sem II)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Funeral Service Education Program. This course is designed to give students a working knowledge and understanding of funeral merchandise and merchandising techniques. Students will gain understanding of the different types of funeral merchandise, including caskets, burial vaults, clothing, and other items found in the modern funeral home. Study will be made of the component parts of the casket as well as the different styles and types of caskets. Also included will be sales techniques as well as various pricing formulas. 2 lecture hours.
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FNRL 140 - Funeral Home Operations
2 hrs (Sem II)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Funeral Service Program. The course is an introduction to the business principles necessary for purchasing, establishing and operating a funeral home. It includes a discussion of inventory, inventory control, funeral home planning, human resource management and hiring practices. 2 lecture hours.
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FNRL 200 - Funeral Service Law
3 hrs (Sem I)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Funeral Service Education Program. This course is a study of the legal aspects, regulations and problems involved in mortuary practice. Special emphasis is given to the broad volume of mortuary case law and the effect that these decisions have on practicing as a funeral director in the twenty-first century. 3 lecture hours.
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FNRL 220 - Embalming Principles
3 hrs (Sem I)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Funeral Service Education program; and a grade of C or better in CHEM 100 and CHEM 100L ; BIOL 107 and BIOL 107L or BIOL 108 and BIOL 109 , or BIOL 111 /BIOL 111L and BIOL 112 /BIOL 112L . (High School Chemistry may be substituted for CHEM 100 and CHEM 100L .) Corequisite(s): FNRL 220L . This course is a study of the physical and chemical changes that take place in the human body after death and the effect that these changes have on the embalming process. A study is made of the chemical composition of the chemicals, solutions and materials used in the embalming process. Discussion will include the necessary components of embalming materials such as arterial fluids, supplemental fluids, water conditioners, special fluids and accessory embalming agents. An in-depth study of anatomical structure of the cardiovascular system as it is used in embalming process is included. The course includes the location of and method of access for the vessels commonly used for the injection of embalming solutions and drainage of waste fluids from the body and the identification of vessels that are significant as routes for the embalming solution. 3 lecture hours.
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FNRL 220L - Embalming Principles Laboratory
1 hr (Sem I)
Corequisite(s): FNRL 220 . This laboratory makes application of the principles learned in FNRL 220 . Laboratory provides clinical experience in embalming principles and practices by allowing students to participate in embalming of deceased human remains. 3 hours arranged laboratory.
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FNRL 230 - Psychological Aspects of Grief and Death
3 hrs (Sem II)
This course is a general introduction to development, object relationship, and loss. It includes a comparative psychology of grief, clinical thanatology and reaction to loss. Study will be made of the practical aspects of bereavement, reactions to untimely death, mourning and adaptation, the child’s concept of death and reaction to death in the family. Included are approaches to counseling applicable to the grief situation and significance of the role of the counselor in post-death, pre- and post-funeral activities. 3 lecture hours.
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FNRL 240 - Funeral Management I
3 hrs (Sem I)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Funeral Service Program. This course deals with the information necessary to function as a funeral director in our modern society. Included is a discussion of the forms that must be completed including death certificates. A discussion is made of veteran’s benefits and active duty military benefits. The course also covers the role of the funeral director in disaster management and the activities necessary for cremation of a dead human body. The course also covers compliance with such Federal regulations as the American’s With Disabilities Act and the Federal Trade Commission Funeral Rule. 3 lecture hours.
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FNRL 250 - Embalming Theory and Practice
3 hrs (Sem II)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Funeral Service Program and a grade of C or better in CHEM 101 and CHEM 101L or CHEM 110 ; and BIOL 210 and BIOL 210L or BIOL 205 . Corequisite(s): FNRL 250L . This course is an advanced study in the theory and techniques of embalming. It includes case studies and embalming implications present in the wide variety of cases encountered in modern embalming. 3 lecture hours.
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FNRL 250L - Embalming Theory and Practice Laboratory
1 hr (Sem II)
Corequisite(s): FNRL 250 . This laboratory makes application of the principles learned in FNRL 250 . Laboratory provides clinical experience in embalming principles and practices by allowing students to participate in embalming of deceased human remains. 3 hours arranged laboratory.
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FNRL 260 - Funeral Management II
3 hrs (Sem II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in READ 011 , or SAT Reading score of 420 or greater, or appropriate placement test scores; and admission to the Funeral Service Education Program, and a grade of C or better in FNRL 200 and FNRL 240 . Corequisite(s): FNRL 260L . This course is a study of the principles and practice of conducting a funeral. It includes an in-depth examination of the initial response to death, the removal of the body from the place of death, administrative practices, funeral arrangement conferences, establishment of an effective selection room and selection room techniques. It includes a discussion of pre-need arrangement and funding. Discussion is also made of the different types of funeral services and ceremonies including religious and fraternal ceremonies. 3 lecture hours.
Reading Intensive Course
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FNRL 260L - Funeral Management Laboratory
1 hr (Sem II)
Corequisite(s): FNRL 260 . This laboratory makes application of the principles learned in FNRL 260 . The student will make at-need funeral arrangements, pre-need funeral arrangements and develop techniques for effective selection room arrangement. The course will also involve the use of computers and several funeral management software applications. 3 laboratory hours.
Writing and Speaking Intensive Course
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FNRL 285 - Pathology
3 hrs (Sem I)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in BIOL 107 and BIOL 107L or BIOL 111 and BIOL 111L . This course is an introductory study to the cause, course, and effects of disease. The course examines the body systems and how disease effects each. Study is given to the historical basis for modern disease theory and the effect that these theories have had on the development of health science. 3 lecture hours.
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FNRL 290 - Seminar in Funeral Service Education
2 hrs (Sem II)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Program Chair. This course is an in-depth follow-up to students’ theoretical study. It involves an intensive review of all theoretical and technical materials prior to graduation from the program. 2 class hours.
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FNRL 296 - Board Exam Preparation
1 hr (Summer)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in FNRL 290 . This course is an in-depth review of the thirteen areas of concentration covered by the funeral service curriculum in preparation for the National Board Examination (NBE), the main assessment tool used by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE). 1 lecture hour.
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FREN 100 - Basic Conversational French
2 hrs (Offered on Demand)
An introduction to spoken language using audio-visual materials. Group practice, vocabulary building. 2 class hours.
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FREN 101 - French Level I
4 hrs (Sem I)
An introduction to the French language and culture with emphasis on oral skills. Guided communication tasks, vocabulary building, listening comprehension, phonetics. Use of videos, audio-visual aids, and “less-stress” techniques. Introduction to reading and writing. This course is a transferIN course. 4 class hours.
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FREN 103 - French Level II
4 hrs (Sem II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in FREN 101 or appropriate placement test score. A continuation of FREN 101 with structured oral communication, vocabulary building. Reading of graded and glossed materials, basic grammatical structures, writing. This course is a transferIN course. 4 class hours.
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FREN 201 - French Level III
4 hrs (Sem I)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in FREN 103 or appropriate placement test score. Emphasis on reading. Conversation coordinated with reading of cultural text. This course is a transferIN course. 4 class hours.
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FREN 203 - French Level IV
4 hrs (Sem II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in FREN 201 . A continuation of FREN 201 with emphasis on writing. Readings on cultural and contemporary topics. This course is a transferIN course. 4 class hours.
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FREN 211 - Intermediate French Readings I
3 hrs (Sem I)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in FREN 201 . Readings of representative literary works, including such authors as Sartre, Camus, Simenon. 3 class hours.
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FREN 212 - Intermediate French Readings II
3 hrs (Sem II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in FREN 201 . A continuation of FREN 211 . 3 class hours
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FREN 217 - Intermediate Conversational French
2 hrs (Offered on Demand)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in FREN 201 . This course is designed to provide students at an intermediate level of proficiency additional listening and speaking practice in French. Conversation is coordinated with readings on cultural and contemporary topics. Students engage in dialogs and make short oral presentations. 2 class hours.
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FREN 230 - Contemporary French Civilization
3 hrs (Sem II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in READ 011 , or SAT Reading score of 420 or greater, or appropriate placement test scores, and a grade of C or better in FREN 201 . Social, cultural and political aspects of France. A special project will be chosen by the class. Readings from French texts. 3 class hours.
Reading, Writing and Speaking Intensive Course
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GRMN 100 - Basic Conversational German
2 hrs (Offered on Demand)
An introduction to spoken language focusing on traveler’s needs. Group practice, vocabulary building. 2 class hours.
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GRMN 101 - German Level I
4 hrs (Sem I)
An introduction to the German language and culture with emphasis on listening comprehension. Guided communication tasks, vocabulary building. Use of audio-visual aids, video, language lab, and “less-stress” techniques. This course is a transferIN course. 4 class hours.
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GRMN 103 - German Level II
4 hrs (Sem II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in GRMN 101 or appropriate placement test scores. A continuation of GRMN 101 with structured oral communication, vocabulary building. Introduction to reading of graded and glossed materials, basic grammatical structures, writing. This course is a transferIN course. 4 class hours.
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GRMN 201 - German Level III
4 hrs (Sem I)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in GRMN 103 or appropriate placement test score. Emphasis on reading. Conversation coordinated with reading of cultural text, written and oral reports. Continued study of grammar structures, vocabulary building. This course is a transferIN course. 4 class hours.
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GRMN 203 - German Level IV
4 hrs (Sem II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in GRMN 201 . A continuation of GRMN 201 with emphasis on writing. Cultural and contemporary topics. This course is a transferIN course. 4 class hours.
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GRMN 211 - Intermediate German Readings I
3 hrs (Sem I, II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in GRMN 201 . Short stories from modern literature, including works of authors Boll, Wolf, Lenz, Brecht. 3 class hours.
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GRMN 212 - Intermediate German Readings II
3 hrs (Sem I, II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in GRMN 201 . Selections from classical literature include such authors as Lessing, Goethe, Schiller. 3 class hours.
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GRMN 217 - Intermediate Conversational German
2 hrs (Offered on Demand)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in GRMN 201 . This course is designed to provide students at an intermediate level of proficiency additional listening and speaking practice in German. Conversation is coordinated with readings on cultural and contemporary topics. Students engage in dialogs and make short oral presentations. 2 class hours.
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GRMN 230 - A Survey of German Civilization
3 hrs (Sem I, II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in READ 011 , or SAT Reading score of 420 or greater, or appropriate placement test scores, and a grade of C or better in GRMN 201 . An overview of the civilization and culture of the Germanic peoples will be followed by an in-depth investigation (a topic of the student’s choice). 3 class hours.
Reading, Writing and Speaking Intensive Course
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HCMG 311 - Biomedical and Managerial Statistics
3 hrs (Sem I, II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in MATH 016 or higher; and junior level standing or consent of the instructor. As a course specifically designed for health care management students as well as interested students in the health sciences, this course will address the basic managerial and biostatistical concepts of interest to those involved in health services delivery. Topics will include vital statistics and selected public health measures, as well selected descriptive and inferential statistical applications specific to the management of health care services. 3 lecture hours.
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HIMT 100 - Introduction to Health Information Management
3 hrs (Sem I)
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to the Health Information Management Program. Introduces philosophy and ethical relationship of records. Reviews health care delivery system, analysis, organization and responsibilities of medical staff, numbering and filing systems, registers and accreditation organizations. 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours.
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HIMT 110 - Medical Terminology for Allied Health
3 hrs (Sem I, II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in READ 011 , ENGL 009 , or SAT Reading score of 420 and SAT Writing score of 380 or greater, or appropriate placement scores. This course is designed to acquaint students with the specialized language of medicine by focusing on the precise communication required by practitioners in medicine (i.e., health information managers, physical therapists, nurses, surgical technologists, occupational therapists, respiratory care practitioners, dental hygienists, doctors, etc.) and related fields. After memorizing the word elements (prefixes, suffices, and combining forms), and being taught the correlation between word elements, abbreviations and symbols with the basic anatomy, physiology and disease processes of the human body, students will be able to quickly recognize medical word meanings and understand medical reports. This course is a transferIN course. 3 lecture hours.
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HIMT 121 - Health Care Statistics
2 hrs (Sem II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in HIMT 100 and HIMT 110 . Emphasizes acquiring basic knowledge and skills in health statistics, health data systems and IRB (institutional review board). 1 lecture hour, 3 laboratory hours.
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HIMT 130 - Medicolegal Aspects of Health Records
2 hrs (Sem II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in HIMT 100 and HIMT 110 . Discusses concepts and principles of laws, discusses concepts and principals of ethics, health record as a legal document, confidential communication, consents, authorization release of information, privacy and security, and current trends in health legislation. 2 lecture hours.
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HIMT 190 - Professional Practice I
3 hrs (Summer I)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in HIMT 121 and HIMT 130 . Designed to provide hands-on experience at an affiliate facility in admissions, filing/numbering systems, discharge analysis, health statistics, tumor registry and release of information. 135 practicum hours.
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HIMT 200 - Health Care Coding I
4 hrs (Sem I)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in HIMT 190 , BIOL 111 , BIOL 111L , BIOL 112 and BIOL 112L . Continues study of health records with emphasis on nomenclature, coding and indexing, sequencing of diagnoses and procedures, DRG’s and prospective payment system, emphasis on ICD-9-CM and ICD-10 coding. 2 lecture hours, 6 laboratory hours.
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