Jun 26, 2024  
2015-2016 Course Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


The following are standard, approved subjects. Availability of any subject depends on the scheduling, program and student needs at the time. The receiving college or university determines the transferability of courses.

Course Types

Adjunct Adjunct courses may be temporary or experimental and may be used to fulfill elective credit in programs that lead to a degree or diploma. Adjunct courses may not be used to fulfill or substitute for required or option courses in any degree or program.

General Noncore courses identified as freshman-sophomore courses.

Open Occupationally specific courses corresponding to courses in certain professional programs at four-year institutions.

Voc/Tech Occupationally specific courses. Transferability is generally limited. Only 16 credits can apply to the AA/AS degree.

Core Traditional liberal arts courses in the first two years of a baccalaureate degree.

College preparatory (Coll Prep) College preparatory and skill building courses. College Preparatory courses cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements.

P/F Indicates courses taken pass/fail.

Prerequisites Successful completion of a course or other criterion necessary for a student to succeed in a higher level course.

Corequisites A course that must be taken concurrently or prior to the course.

*An instructor may deny enrollment in or drop a student from a specific course if a course
Prerequisite has not been met.

 

Interpretation and Translation

  
  • ITR 214 - Business Interpretation II

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Theory and practice of simultaneous interpretation as applied to business conference interpretation. Advanced simultaneous interpretation skills building: listening/prediction, shadowing and decalage, note-taking, positioning, situational control, equipment use and interpreting. Intensive practice in simultaneous conference interpretation in the following business areas: finance, agriculture, insurance and biotechnology.
    Prerequisite: ITR 213  or instructor permission
  
  • ITR 217 - Business Translation

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Advanced written translation training focusing on business documents. Advanced lexicographical training in business terminology. Intensive practice in translating the following types of business documents: correspondence, financial statements, web pages and promotional materials.
    Prerequisite: ITR 211  or instructor permission
  
  • ITR 231 - Education Term & Sight Trans

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Identification of the origins of education terminology. Advanced sight translation training focusing on education documents. Lexicographical training in locating, understanding and using common education terminology in K-12 school contexts. Intensive practice in sight translating selected education documents: enrollment intake forms, notes and letters between school personnel and parents, grade/conference reports and student transcripts and Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
    Prerequisite: ITR 910  or admission to the Interpretation & Translation-Education program
  
  • ITR 233 - Education Interpretation I

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Theory and practice of consecutive interpretation as applied to common education situations. Advanced consecutive interpretation skills building: listening/ prediction, analysis, note-taking, recall, positioning, situational control and interpreting. Intensive practice in consecutive interpretation in the following education situations: parent-teacher conferences, informational sessions, IEP meetings and disciplinary interventions.
    Corequisite: ITR 231 
  
  • ITR 234 - Education Interpretation II

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Theory and practice of simultaneous interpretation as applied to education interpretation. Advanced simultaneous interpretation skills building: listening/ prediction, shadowing and decalage, note-taking, positioning, situational control, equipment use and interpreting. Intensive practice in simultaneous conference interpretation in the following education areas: curriculum and instruction, educational leadership and counseling, educational psychology and special education.
    Prerequisite: ITR 233  or instructor permission
  
  • ITR 237 - Education Translation

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Advanced written translation training focusing on education documents. Advanced lexicographical training in education terminology. Intensive practice in translating the following types of education documents: letters to parents, forms, school web pages and individual education plans (IEPs).
    Prerequisite: ITR 231  or instructor permission
  
  • ITR 251 - Hum Serv Term & Sight Trans

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Identification of the origins of human services terminology. Advanced sight translation training focusing on human/social services documents. Lexicographical training in locating, understanding and using common human services terminology in social services contexts. Intensive practice in sight translating selected human services documents: applications/ financial affidavits, release of information forms, informational materials and notice of decision letters.
    Prerequisite: ITR 910  or admission to the Interpretation & Translation-Human Services program
  
  • ITR 253 - Hum Serv Interpretation I

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Theory and practice of consecutive interpretation as applied to common human service situations. Advanced consecutive interpretation skills building: listening/prediction, analysis, note-taking, recall, positioning, situational control and interpreting. Intensive practice in consecutive interpretation in the following human services situations: intake interviews, informational sessions, therapy sessions and interventions.
    Corequisite: ITR 251 
  
  • ITR 254 - Hum Serv Interpretation II

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Theory and practice of simultaneous interpretation as applied to human services interpreting. Advanced simultaneous interpretation skills building: listening/ prediction, shadowing and decalage, note-taking, positioning, situational control, equipment use and interpreting. Intensive practice in simultaneous interpretation situations (informational meetings, family team meetings, group therapy sessions and administrative hearings) in the following human services areas: Title XIX and related programs, child abuse interventions, substance abuse treatment and workforce development.
    Prerequisite: ITR 253  or instructor permission
  
  • ITR 257 - Hum Serv Translation

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Advanced written translation training focusing on human services documents. Advanced lexicographical training in human services terminology. Intensive practice in translating the following types of human services documents: correspondence to clients, forms, agency web pages and family team plans.
    Prerequisite: ITR 251  or instructor permission
  
  • ITR 271 - Healthcare Term & Sight Trans

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Identification of the origins of healthcare terminology. Advanced sight translation training focusing on healthcare documents. Lexicographical training in locating, understanding and using frequently used legal terminology in healthcare environments. Intensive practice in sight translating the following types of healthcare documents: consents for treatment, advanced directives, beneficiary notifications and instructions for taking medication.
    Prerequisite: ITR 910  or admission to the Interpretation & Translation-Healthcare program
  
  • ITR 273 - Healthcare Interpretation I

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Theory and practice of consecutive interpretation as applied to common healthcare situations. Advanced consecutive interpretation skills building: listening/ prediction, analysis, note-taking, recall, positioning, situational control and interpreting. Intensive practice in consecutive interpretation in the following healthcare situations: admitting interviews, well-baby visits, informational sessions and standard doctor visits.
    Corequisite: ITR 271 
  
  • ITR 274 - Healthcare Interpretation II

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Theory and practice of simultaneous interpretation as applied to health care. Advanced simultaneous interpretation skills building: listening/prediction, shadowing and decalage, note-taking, positioning, situational control, equipment use and interpreting. Intensive practice in simultaneous interpretation situations (informational meetings, emergency room interventions, operating room procedures, mental health consultations/interventions) in the following healthcare areas: infectious disease prevention/ control, cardiovascular events, labor/childbirth and mental health.
    Prerequisite: ITR 273  or instructor permission
  
  • ITR 277 - Healthcare Translation

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Advanced written translation training focusing on healthcare documents. Advanced lexicographical training in healthcare terminology. Intensive practice in translating the following types of healthcare documents: discharge information, degrees and diplomas, living wills and patient educational materials.
    Prerequisite: ITR 271  or instructor permission
  
  • ITR 291 - Judiciary Term & Sight Trans

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Identification of the origins of judiciary terminology. Advanced sight translation training focusing on court/ law enforcement documents. Lexicographical training in locating, understanding and using frequently used legal terminology in judicial proceedings. Intensive practice in sight translating the following types of judicial documents: trial information and indictments, waivers of detention hearings, plea agreements and presentencing reports.
    Prerequisite: ITR 910  or admission to the Interpretation & Translation-Judiciary program
  
  • ITR 293 - Judiciary Interpretation I

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Theory and practice of consecutive interpretation as applied to common judiciary situations. Advanced consecutive interpretation skills building: listening/ prediction, analysis, note-taking, recall, positioning, situational control and interpreting. Intensive practice in consecutive interpretation in the following judiciary situations: attorney-client interviews, proffer interviews, depositions and witness testimony.
    Corequisite: ITR 291 
  
  • ITR 294 - Judiciary Interpretation II

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Theory and practice of simultaneous interpretation as applied to judiciary interpretation. Advanced simultaneous interpretation skills building: listening/ prediction, shadowing and decalage, note-taking, positioning, situational control, equipment use and interpreting. Intensive practice in simultaneous interpretation situations in the following judiciary areas: initial appearances, bail/detention hearings, change of plea hearings and sentencing hearings.
    Prerequisite: ITR 293  or instructor permission
  
  • ITR 297 - Judiciary Translation

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Advanced written translation training focusing on judiciary documents. Advanced lexicographical training in judiciary terminology. Intensive practice in translating the following types of judiciary documents: birth certificates, degrees and diplomas, plea agreements and wills.
    Prerequisite OR Corequisite: ITR 291  or instructor permission
  
  • ITR 811 - Business I/T Internship

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 3
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Application of the knowledge, skills and attitudes gained in the classroom by interning under qualified/ certified interpreters and translators in a variety of business environments. Interns develop professional resumes, cover letters and portfolios. After securing an internship position, interns will shadow their mentors and then move into actual translation/translation assignments in appropriate monitored situations.
    (This course is Pass/Fail).
    Prerequisite: Minimum of C in all ITR courses.
    Corequisite: ITR 209 
  
  • ITR 831 - Education I/T Internship

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 3
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Application of the knowledge, skills and attitudes gained in the classroom by interning under qualified/ certified interpreters and translators in a variety of education environments. Interns develop professional resumes, cover letters and portfolios. After securing an internship position, interns will shadow their mentors and then move into actual translation/translation assignments in appropriate monitored situations.
    (This course is Pass/Fail).
    Prerequisite: Minimum of C in all ITR courses.
    Corequisite: ITR 209 
  
  • ITR 851 - Hum Serv I/T Internship

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 3
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Application of the knowledge, skills and attitudes gained in the classroom by interning under qualified/ certified interpreters and translators in a variety of human services environments. Interns develop professional resumes, cover letters and portfolios. After securing an internship position, interns will shadow their mentor and then move into actual translation/translation assignments in appropriate monitored situations.
    (This course is Pass/Fail).
    Prerequisite: Minimum of “C” in all ITR courses.
    Corequisite: ITR 209 
  
  • ITR 871 - Healthcare I/T Internship

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 3
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Application of the knowledge, skills and attitudes gained in the classroom by interning under qualified/ certified interpreters and translators in a variety of healthcare environments. Interns develop professional resumes, cover letters and portfolios. After securing an internship position, interns will shadow their mentors and then move into actual translation/translation assignments in appropriate monitored situations.
    (This course is Pass/Fail).
    Prerequisite: Minimum of C in all ITR courses.
    Corequisite: ITR 209 
  
  • ITR 891 - Judiciary I/T Internship

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 3
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Application of the knowledge, skills and attitudes gained in the classroom by interning under qualified/ certified interpreters and translators in a variety of judiciary environments. Interns develop professional resumes, cover letters and portfolios. After securing an internship position, interns will shadow their mentors and then move into actual translation/translation assignments in appropriate monitored situations.
    (This course is Pass/Fail).
    Prerequisite: Minimum of C in all ITR courses.
    Corequisite: ITR 209 
  
  • ITR 910 - Emphasis Seminar

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    A survey of specialized fields of judiciary interpretation/translation, healthcare interpretation/ translation, human services interpretation/translation, educational interpretation/translation and business translation/interpretation. Introduction to typical texts and interpreting situations in each specialty area.
    Prerequisite: ITR 103  or ITR 104  or instructor permission

Journalism

  
  • JOU 110 - Intro to Mass Media

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    An introduction to mass communication in a global marketplace. Emphasizes print and electronic media, advertising and public relations, ethics and new technology.
  
  • JOU 113 - Gender, Sexuality and Media

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    This course explores the ways mass media help form, reproduce and challenge our understandings of gender and sexuality. Students will be introduced to various theories and approaches to media and how and why certain stereotypes of gender and sexuality dominate across many formats. This course will increase students’ media literacy and understanding of the lack of diversity in stereotypical images of gender and sexuality, as well as investigate ways in which media has potential for social change in these areas. Students may not receive course credit for both JOU 113 and COM 146 .
  
  • JOU 114 - Diversity and the Media

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    Presents a historical perspective and a current analysis of various minority groups with regard to race, religion, disability, sexuality, social class and age. This course also explores how media depict these groups. Helps students understand why and how stereotypical media portrayals have been produced and how the under-representation of diversified images affects their knowledge, attitudes and behaviors toward others and contributes to multicultural illiteracy. Students may not receive course credit for both JOU 114 and COM 148 .
  
  • JOU 121 - Newswriting and Reporting

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Designed to provide students with experiences in gathering, organizing and writing news stories.
  
  • JOU 122 - Intro to News Production

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: General
    Students will learn all aspects of producing content for a college news operation (web, social media, print). By the end of the course, students will contribute material for publication at the Campus Chronicle (Ankeny), Banner News (Boone) or the Urban Vibe (Urban).
    Corequisite: Recommended: JOU 121 
  
  • JOU 142 - News Practicum I

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 6
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: General
    This course offers entry-level practical experience in news production for a campus news operation. Students will work as general assignment reporters on their campus news staff and will be involved in all stages of news production including planning, reporting, proofreading, layout, design, advertising and social media.
    Prerequisite: JOU 121  or JOU 122  or instructor permission
  
  • JOU 143 - News Practicum II

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 6
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: General
    This course offers intermediate-level practical experience in news production for a campus news operation. Students will work as specialized/beat reporters on their campus news staff and will take leadership roles in all stages of news production including planning, reporting, writing, editing, photography, video, audio, visual, layout, design, advertising, website management and social media.
    Prerequisite: JOU 142  or instructor permission
  
  • JOU 163 - News Media and Politics

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: General
    This course will examine the role the news media play in politics. Focus will be on the relationship among the voting public, the mass media, policy makers and elected officials. The current or most recent election cycle will be assessed. This course is designed for both political science and journalism students. Students may not receive credit for both POL 163  and JOU 163.
  
  • JOU 165 - Principles of Advertising

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Course explores advertising as a tool and socioeconomic force.
  
  • JOU 242 - News Practicum III

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 6
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: General
    This course offers practical experience in beginning-level management of news production for a campus news operation (print, online, mobile, social media). Students will work as editors on staff where they will have the primary responsibility for the planning, assigning and editing of news stories and news pages. Students in this class also will produce advanced news stories that may utilize multiple sources and investigative techniques. Assistance with the management of all aspects of the newsroom will be expected including recruiting, training, planning, reporting, writing, editing, photography, video, audio, visual, layout, design, advertising, website management and social media.
    Prerequisite: JOU 142 , JOU 143  or instructor permission
  
  • JOU 243 - News Practicum IV

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 6
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: General
    This course offers practical experience in the upper-level management of news operations for a campus news organization. Students will work at the highest level of leadership at the paper (managing editor, advertising manager, editor-in-chief). Students will gain experience in managing all aspects of a college newsroom, including staff development and training, oversight of the editorial, advertising, circulation and business departments and producing advanced news packages.
    Prerequisite: JOU 142 , JOU 143 , JOU 242  or instructor permission

Literature

  
  • LIT 101 - Intro to Literature

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    Introduction to the study and appreciation of poetry, fiction and drama. Basic critical approaches are emphasized, and a broad range of authors from a variety of cultural and ethnic groups and a wide span of historical periods is presented.
  
  • LIT 105 - Children’s Literature

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: General
    Study historical and sociocultural contexts surrounding children’s literature, examine current trends and issues in the field, analyze and evaluate children’s literature, and develop an awareness and appreciation for the variety of literature available.
  
  • LIT 110 - Amer Literature to Mid 1800s

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    In-depth study of works of selected major writers (including Native American) particularly from Puritan times to 1865. Basic critical approaches are emphasized.
  
  • LIT 111 - Amer Literature since Mid 1800

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    Examines American literature from the mid-1800s through contemporary America. Emphasizes major literary works and their social and cultural contexts.
  
  • LIT 130 - African-American Literature

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    Introduction to the study and appreciation of literature written by African-American writers. A broad range of Black American authors will be presented.
  
  • LIT 142 - Major British Writers

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    Introduction to the study and appreciation of major British writers particularly from the post-Renaissance through the contemporary period. Basic critical approaches are emphasized.
  
  • LIT 150 - World Literature I

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    Students will read representative literary works from antiquity to 1650 and develop an appreciation for and understanding of these works in their historical and cultural contexts. Students are expected to analyze works from diverse cultures of Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
  
  • LIT 151 - World Literature II

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    Students will read representative literary works from 1650 to the present and develop an appreciation for and understanding of these works in their historical and cultural contexts. Students are expected to analyze works from diverse cultures of Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
  
  • LIT 166 - Science Fiction

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    A survey of speculative fiction from Frankenstein to 21st-century literature. Examines major influential works in their literary, social and cultural contexts. Critical analysis is emphasized.
  
  • LIT 180 - Mythology

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: General
    An introduction to world mythology. The course explores Classical, Nordic, Eastern, African and American/British myths.
  
  • LIT 185 - Contemporary Literature

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    Introduction to the study and appreciation of significant contemporary writers and literary movements since 1945. The relationship of current literature to society and basic critical approaches are emphasized.
  
  • LIT 188 - Detective Fiction

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    Introduction to the study and appreciation of detective fiction. A literary investigation of the components of detective fiction and basic critical approaches are emphasized.
  
  • LIT 190 - Women Writers

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    Introduction to the study and appreciation of literature written by women. Examines major influential works from a variety of historical, social and cultural contexts. Critical analysis is emphasized.
  
  • LIT 193 - Humor in Literature

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    Introduction to the study and appreciation of humor as literary genre. An investigation of origins, types, techniques and purposes of humor and basic critical approaches is emphasized.
  
  • LIT 209 - Literature Film Adaptation

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    Focuses on the relationship between literary works (fiction, drama, nonfiction, poetry, or graphic novel) and their adaptations to film. Students explore the adaptation of literature to film; how the elements of plot, character, setting, point of view, symbol, and theme are adapted or altered from literature to film; and how film adaptations influence our understanding of both literature and film.
  
  • LIT 210 - The Graphic Novel

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: General
    The graphic novel will be explored and examined in its various forms, and thematic connections will be made among texts, outside resources, and personal experiences. The history and development of comic books, graphic novels, manga, and their sub-genres as literature will also be explored. In addition, the course will address the role of the graphic novel in western and international societies and cultures along with issues of youth/adult readership and literacy. Lastly, the graphic novel will focus on race, gender, politics, violent content issues and presence in popular culture, the Internet, art forms, and translation into movies.

Medical Assistant

  
  • MAP 106 - Medical Office Essentials

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This is an entry-level course consisting of the basics of medical terminology, HIPAA, and front office protocol. It is intended for the individual with little or no prior medical office background. Course will include lecture and practice via front office simulation software.
  
  • MAP 110 - Medical Office Management I

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Course emphasizes administrative responsibilities. Students will use critical thinking skills to incorporate cognitive knowledge in the performance of psychomotor and affective domains including written communications, records management, mail regulations, patient accounts, bookkeeping, banking and payroll. In addition, this course includes computer skills in word processing, medical reports and business correspondence; professional applications of email and internet research, introduction to computerized medical office and HIPAA requirements.
  
  • MAP 118 - Medical Office Management II

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Study of health insurance, HMOs, Workers’ Compensation, Medicare, Tri-care and Medicaid. Students will use critical thinking skills to incorporate cognitive knowledge in the performance of psychomotor and affective domains including insurance filing, CPT, ICD and HCPCS coding, posting of charges/payments both manually and with computer applications, telephone techniques, fax machine, appointment scheduling and chart audits. Students keep financial records and utilize both EMR and traditional charts to manage patient records. Psychomotor skills include inventory control, purchasing, quality control, quality improvement and management of facility, equipment and supplies. Students utilize policy, procedure and safety manuals.
    Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MAP 110 
  
  • MAP 129 - Medical Terminology

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Basic prefixes, suffixes and root words related to all body systems are studied. Spelling, pronunciation and definitions are included.
  
  • MAP 141 - Medical Insurance

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course provides a practical approach in medical insurance billing. Emphasis will be placed on current procedural codes (CPT-4) and international classification of diseases codes (ICD-9-CM) used to facilitate proper coding in submitting claims. Pertinent billing tips will be offered for each type of insurance.
    Prerequisite OR Corequisite: HSC 120  with a “C” or better
  
  • MAP 150 - Adv. Medical Billing/Coding

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course provides a practical approach to expanding the knowledge of specialty-specific coding issues. Emphasis will be placed on identifying the specific circumstances and rules for coding in the specialty physician practices.
    Prerequisite: MAP 141  with a grade of “C” or better
  
  • MAP 155 - Medical Coding Certification Preparation

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This advanced course is designed to prepare an experienced medical coder to sit for a national certification. Students will assign CPT, ICD, and Level II (HCPC codes to a wide range of original source medical documents.
    Prerequisite: MAP 150   with C or better or Instructor Approval
  
  • MAP 160 - HIPAA Exam Preparation

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course is designed to prepare the student for the Certified HIPAA Profession (CHP) certification exam. CHP is an international certification addressing HIPAA requirements in the area of transaction, privacy, and security for all covered entities - providers (hospitals, laboratories, and pharmacies), clearinghouses, and payers.
  
  • MAP 225 - Med Lab Procedures I

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Introduction to the medical laboratory. Students will use critical thinking skills to incorporate cognitive knowledge in the performance of psychomotor and affective domains during practice of giving patient instructions, obtaining specimens, following ethical guidelines, performing routine urinalysis, immunology testing, microbiologic testing and quality control procedures. Adhering to standard precautions, disposing of biohazardous materials, performing routine maintenance of clinical equipment (microscope and centrifuge) and using methods of quality control are also covered. Includes study of OSHA, CLIA, MSDS sheets, warning labels, the metric system and laboratory personnel.
    Corequisite: MAP 347 
  
  • MAP 228 - Med Lab Procedures II

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Students will use critical thinking skills to incorporate cognitive knowledge in the performance of psychomotor and affective domains during skill development in venipuncture, capillary puncture, hematology testing, blood chemistry analysis, EKG acquisition, patient education activities, compliance with OSHA, CLIA and quality control requirements including use and routine maintenance of standard laboratory equipment.
    Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in MAP 225 .
    Corequisite: MAP 348 
  
  • MAP 255 - Diagnostic Radiography I

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 4
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course builds the foundation of knowledge and skills necessary to qualify as a candidate for the Iowa state permit test in Limited Radiography. It establishes the scientific base for radiography. Principles of physics, electricity and mathematics are taught leading the student to a full understanding of the X-ray beam, exposure factors, photographic and geometric factors of image formation, digital radiography and radiation biology and safety. This course includes radiological principles and encourages the use of critical thinking skills to incorporate cognitive knowledge in the performance of psychomotor and affective domains during practice in the areas of film evaluation, processing techniques, positioning of patients and radiation protection of patients and workers. This course with MAP 256 meets the requirements for students to take the State of Iowa exam to become a Limited Radiologic Technologist
    Prerequisite: MAP 544   with a C or better
  
  • MAP 256 - Diagnostic Radiography II

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Continuation of Diagnostic Radiography I.  Course emphasizes the use of critical thinking skills to incorporate cognitive knowledge in the performance of radiographic studies. These studies are conducted under the direct supervision of a prescriber, as defined by the State of Iowa. Diagnostic Radiography II will familiarize the student with the principles of pediatric and geriatric radiography. Diagnostic Radiography II will discuss common workplace issues including, but not confined to ethics, social media, cultural challenges and critical thinking skills. This course does NOT contain the content or hours necessary for a student to apply for the additional permit categories of shoulder and/or pediatrics (younger than 36 months). Each of these special categories has specific didactic and practical requirements.
    During the practicum segment of this course, students will have an opportunity to perform actual patient imaging studies. These studies will be reviewed and evaluated by a designated onsite clinical instructor.
    Upon successful completion of Diagnostic Radiography I and II, with a minimum grade of 80%, student will be eligible to submit application to the State of Iowa to sit for the Limited Scope Permit Test. A passing grade on this multiple module test clears the way for student to apply for a Limited Scope Permit to Practice through the Iowa Department of Public Health.
    Prerequisite: MAP 255  
  
  • MAP 347 - Medical Office Procedures I

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Introduction to medical office clinical skills. Students will use critical thinking skills to incorporate cognitive knowledge in the performance of psychomotor and affective domains during practice of patient communication, obtaining vitals, measurements, vision, hearing, pulmonary function testing, patient preparation, assisting physician, patient histories, documentation, medical and surgical asepsis, sterilization techniques, minor surgical procedures, compliance: OSHA, HIPAA and ADA. Patient education will include wellness, stress reduction, preventive medicine and treatment compliance with instructions according to patient needs.
    Corequisite: MAP 225 
  
  • MAP 348 - Medical Office Procedures II

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Students will use critical thinking skills to incorporate cognitive knowledge in the performance of psychomotor and affective domains during practice of giving patient instructions according to their needs, including instruction for health maintenance and disease prevention, patient education, preparing and maintaining treatment areas, assisting with minor surgical procedures, wound care, hemoccult testing, Holter monitor, scheduling procedures, using insurance referral information, administering oral and parenteral (excluding IV) medications and vaccines. Procedures for emergency preparedness.
    Prerequisite: Grade “C” or better in MAP 347 
    Corequisite: MAP 228 
  
  • MAP 423 - Professional Development

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    General competencies including professional behavior, responsibilities of the certified medical assistant in identifying and responding to issues of confidentiality as governed by HIPAA, serving as a patient advocate, performing within legal and ethical boundaries, and demonstrating knowledge of federal and state healthcare regulations. Students will incorporate critical thinking skills based on knowledge of medical specialties, basic first-aid principles, medical law and ethics. Competencies include the ability to recognize and respond to verbal and nonverbal communication and to respect individual diversity.
  
  • MAP 532 - Human Body-Health & Disease

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Designed to provide specialized knowledge of the human body relating to disease processes and possible methods of treatment. Drug terminology is added, as well as basic knowledge of symbols and abbreviations.
    Prerequisite: HSC 120  with a “C” or better
  
  • MAP 544 - Human Body-Health & Disease I

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Students will incorporate critical thinking skills based on knowledge of course competencies to identify human anatomy and physiology, including the interrelationship of organ systems and homeostasis in the healthy body. Also covered will be common pathology, diagnostic aids and treatment options, including pharmacology related to each body system. Study of the interaction that occurs between systems and changes to the structure and function that occur across the life span as well as patient education procedures. Safety procedures will be reviewed with each unit. Internet research will be used for a variety of health topics. Units studied are structural organization, disease process and integumentary, skeletal, muscular, blood and circulatory. Remaining systems studied in MAP 554 .
  
  • MAP 554 - Human Body-Health & Disease II

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Students will incorporate critical thinking skills based on knowledge of course competencies to identify human anatomy and physiology, including interrelationship of organ systems and homeostasis in the healthy body. Also covered will be common pathology, diagnostic aids and treatment options, including pharmacology related to each body system. Study of the interaction that occurs between systems and changes to the structure and function that occur across the life span as well as patient education procedures. Safety procedures will be reviewed with each unit. Internet research will be used for a variety of health topics. Units studied: lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, nutrition, nervous, sensory, endocrine, urinary, reproductive, common childhood diseases and end-of-life care.
    Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MAP 544 
  
  • MAP 603 - Employment Seminar

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Students identify job opportunities, update resumes, compose cover letters and complete paper and online employment applications. Mock interviewing, guest speakers and application processes assist students in securing employment. Mandatory reporter training is also included.
    Corequisite: MAP 624 .
  
  • MAP 606 - Professional Development III

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Course provides an opportunity for students to discuss situations that arise in the practicum experience. Weekly time sheets and activity reports are reviewed by the practicum coordinator to ensure that the student has adequate opportunity to utilize cognitive knowledge in the application of psychomotor and affective skills while working in all areas of the clinic. Oral reports are given by the students to incorporate critical thinking skills. Students are made aware of a wide variety of community services available to patients.
    Corequisite: MAP 624 
  
  • MAP 624 - Practicum

    Credits: 5
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 21
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course provides the student a supervised practicum in an ambulatory healthcare setting. A minimum of 280 hours is obtained. Onsite supervision is provided by an individual who has knowledge of the medical assistant profession. Students will not receive compensation/payment, monetary or otherwise, from the practicum site. The practicum experience allows the student to demonstrate critical thinking by incorporating cognitive knowledge in the performance of psychomotor and affective domain skills in the administrative, clinical and laboratory areas.
    Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of all courses in first two terms
    Corequisite: MAP 252 
  
  • MAP 803 - Internship-Medical Office Spec

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 12
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course includes is comprised of a one-hour weekly seminar class and a 128-hour onsite instructor approved internship experience. Emphasis is on the technical, interpersonal and team skills required to be successful in the medical office environment.
    (This course is Pass/Fail).
    Prerequisite: HSC 121  with a “C” or better and MAP 532  with a “C” or better and MTR 121  with a “C” or better and ADM 215  with a “C” or better
  
  • MAP 806 - Internship Seminar - Medical Office Specialist

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    An examination of topics concerning leadership, front office protocol, job seeking skills, and HIPAA. This interactive course takes “real life” situations shared with the class from students weekly practical experience and provides an opportunity to problem solve solutions.
    Prerequisite: MTR 121 , HSC 121 , MAP 532  , ADM 215  , ADM 221  , all with a C or better.
    Corequisite: MAP 807  
  
  • MAP 807 - Internship - Medical Office Specialist

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 2
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Weekly examination of medical office skills and protocol relevant to the internship work experience. Identify leadership skills, personality styles, proper medical etiquette, HIPAA guidelines.
    Prerequisite: HSC 121  , MAP 532  , MTR 121  , ADM 215  , and ADM 221   all with a C or better
    Corequisite: MAP 806  

Mathematics

  
  • MAT 034 - Arithmetic

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Coll Prep
    A review of the fundamental operations of arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, decimals and fractions. This is a college preparatory course designed for those students who need to review and improve their knowledge of the fundamentals of mathematics. College preparatory courses cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements.
  
  • MAT 053 - Pre-Algebra

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Coll Prep
    A review of arithmetic and an introduction to algebra. This is a college preparatory course designed to strengthen arithmetic skills and introduce basic concepts of algebra in preparation for MAT 063 . College preparatory courses cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements.
  
  • MAT 063 - Elementary Algebra

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Coll Prep
    A beginning algebra course covering most elementary topics of algebra. This includes the real number system, solving equations and inequalities, polynomials, fractional equations and radical expressions. This is a college prep course designed for students with no algebra background or for students who need review. College preparatory courses cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements.
    Prerequisite: Minimum ALEKS score of 14% or MAT 053  with grade of C- or higher.
  
  • MAT 064 - College Prep Math

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Coll Prep
    This is a college preparatory course for students with no algebra background or for students who need to review. It is designed to prepare students for enrollment in MAT 110  (Math for Liberal Arts) or MAT 157  (Statistics). This course includes math study skills, arithmetic skills, problem-solving, algebra and geometry. This class is not recommended for science, math or engineering majors. College preparatory courses cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements.
    Prerequisite:  Minimum ALEKS score of 14% % or MAT 034  with grade of C- or higher or MAT 053  with grade of C- or higher.
  
  • MAT 073 - Elementary Algebra II

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Coll Prep
    A review of elementary algebra along with new topics, including exponents and radicals, functions and graphs, quadratic equations, inequalities and systems of equations. This course cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements.
    Prerequisite: Minimum ALEKS scores of 30% or MAT 063  with a C- or better
  
  • MAT 093 - Math Study Skills

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Coll Prep
    Provides students with the study techniques necessary for successful completion of their college preparatory or college credit math courses. It also addresses feelings and attitudes that might block math learning and offers strategies and techniques designed to overcome these feelings. College preparatory courses cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements.
  
  • MAT 110 - Math for Liberal Arts

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    The student will begin to think critically by studying logic, sets and statistical reasoning. The student will examine problem-solving and decision-making by studying probability, application of statistical data, modeling, and financial mathematics. The student will become aware of possible abuses of mathematics. Finally the student will understand the broad usefulness of mathematics by studying history of mathematics and application of mathematics in art, music, business and/or politics.
    Prerequisite: Minimum ALEKS scores of 30% or MAT 064  or MAT 073  or MAT 157  or BUS 211  or MAT 141   with a C- or better
  
  • MAT 114 - Elementary Educators Math I

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    This is the first of two courses focusing on math concepts taught in K-6. Topics will be covered from both a practical and theoretical standpoint, with an emphasis on practical understanding using concrete examples. Course content includes problem-solving, systems of whole numbers, numeration, algorithms for computation, topics from number theory, and topics from geometry including measurement, polygons, polyhedra, congruence and transformations. This course is for students in education fields and is not appropriate for students majoring in other areas. This is not a methods course.
    Prerequisite: Minimum ALEKS scores of 46% or MAT 073  with a C- or better
  
  • MAT 116 - Elementary Educators Math II

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    This course is a continuation of MAT 114 . Course content includes basic 2D and 3D geometry and measurement, elementary probability, data analysis and statistics, operations and algorithms for computing with fractions, decimals, percents and integers.
    Prerequisite: MAT 114  with a grade of “C-” or better
  
  • MAT 121 - College Algebra

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: General
    This course provides an intensified study of algebraic techniques and prepares students for future study in mathematics. The central theme of this course is the concept of a function and its graph. Topics include functions, exponents, logarithms, systems of equations, matrices, polynomials, conic sections and probability.
    Prerequisite: Minimum ALEKS scores of 46% or MAT 073  with a C- or better
  
  • MAT 129 - Precalculus

    Credits: 5
    Lecture Hours: 5
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    Polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, analytic trigonometry, vectors, complex numbers, elementary theory of equations, linear systems, matrices, and analytic geometry.
    Prerequisite: Minimum ALEKS scores of 61% or MAT 130  with a C- or better
  
  • MAT 130 - Trigonometry

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    Circular functions and their inverses, trigonometric identities, trigonometric equations, solving triangles and graphing.
    Prerequisite:  Minimum ALEKS scores of 46% or MAT 073  with a C- or better.
  
  • MAT 141 - Finite Math

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    A general education course in practical mathematics for those students not majoring in mathematics or science. This course will include such topics as set operations and applications, methods of counting, probability, systems of linear equations, matrices, geometric linear programming and an introduction to Markov chains.
    Prerequisite: Minimum ALEKS scores of 30% or MAT 063  or MAT 073  with a C- or better.
  
  • MAT 148 - Linear Algebra w/Applications

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: General
    A study of the use and application of matrices in the solution of systems of linear equations, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, bases and projections. Linear algebra is a core course in many engineering, physics, mathematics and computer science programs. This course makes heavy use of computing technology. Graphing calculators required.
    Prerequisite: MAT 211  with a C- or better
  
  • MAT 157 - Statistics

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    Tabular and graphical presentation, measures of central tendency and variability, standard elementary procedures involving the binomial, normal, student’s T, chi-square and F distributions, correlation, regression, analysis of variance and several nonparametric procedures. Students will not receive credit for both MAT 157 and BUS 211 .
    Prerequisite: Minimum ALEKS scores of 30% or MAT 064  or MAT 073  or MAT 110  or MAT 141   with a C- or better
  
  • MAT 160 - Statistical Business Appl.

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    This is the second course in the statistics sequence. Course content includes application and interpretation of probability and statistics as applied to business situations by using sampling, confidence intervals, control charges, simple linear regression analysis, multiple regression analysis, correlation analysis, data analysis, time series analysis, hypothesis testing and computer analysis.
    Prerequisite: BUS 211  or MAT 157  with a C- or better
  
  • MAT 162 - Prin. of Business Statistics

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    Make inferences about population parameters. Conduct regression inferential analyses. Obtain, present and organize statistical data using measures of location and dispersion; the Normal distribution; sampling distributions; estimation and confidence intervals; inference for simple linear regression analysis. Use computers to visualize and analyze data.
    Prerequisite: Minimum ALEKS scores of 46% or MAT 073  with a C- or better or MAT 141  with a C- or better or MAT 121   with a C- or better.
  
  • MAT 166 - Calculus for Busn/Social Sci

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    Functions, graphs, differential calculus, integral calculus, introduction to max-min theory for functions of two variables. Emphasis on application of calculus to business problems. Not a substitute for MAT 211  and MAT 217 .
    Prerequisite: Minimum ALEKS scores of 61% or MAT 121  with a C- or better
  
  • MAT 211 - Calculus I

    Credits: 5
    Lecture Hours: 5
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    Introduction to limits, continuity, differentiation, applications of the derivative, the definite and indefinite integral, numerical integration, exponential and logarithmic functions, other transcendental functions and introduction to differential equations.
    Prerequisite: Minimum ALEKS scores of 76% or MAT 121  and MAT 130  with a C- or better, or MAT 129  with a C- or better
  
  • MAT 217 - Calculus II

    Credits: 5
    Lecture Hours: 5
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    Continuation of Calculus I. Topics include applications of integration, integration techniques, L’Hopital’s rule, improper integrals, infinite sequences, series, Taylor and Maclaurin series, the calculus of plane curves, parametric equations and polar equations.
    Prerequisite: Minimum ALEKS scores of 76% or MAT 211  with a C- or better 
  
  • MAT 219 - Calculus III

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    Continuation of Calculus II. Topics include vectors and vector-valued functions, tangent and normal vectors, arc length and curvature, vector fields, line and surface integrals, Green’s theorem, the divergence theorem and Stokes’s theorem, multivariable functions, partial derivatives, directional derivatives and gradients, optimization of multivariable functions.
    Prerequisite: MAT 217  or equivalent with a C- or better
  
  • MAT 227 - Diff Equations with Laplace

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    Ordinary differential equations, systems of ordinary differential equations, Laplace transforms, numerical methods and applications.
    Prerequisite: MAT 217   or equivalent with a C- or better
  
  • MAT 772 - Applied Math

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    A course in elementary mathematical skills for technicians. Topics covered include fundamental operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals and signed numbers; percents; geometric figures and basic constructions; area and volume formulas; English/Metric systems; measurements; and the interpretation of graphs and charts.
  
  • MAT 773 - Applied Math II

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    A course in algebra and trigonometry for technicians. Topics covered include polynomials, equations, systems of linear equations, factoring, quadratic equations, trigonometry, powers, roots and logarithms.
    Prerequisite: Minimum ALEKS scores of 30% or MAT 063  with a C- or better.
  
  • MAT 900 - Field Studies in Actuarial Science

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 6
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    This course is designed to give the student the opportunity to study the mathematical foundational concepts of life, property and casualty, and health insurance as well as how actuarial science is applied with the insurance industry outside the typical classroom setting. Students will learn foundational mathematical concepts and apply their learning to real world problems within the industry.
    Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
 

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