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	ACCT101 01W Financial Accounting A study of accounting principles and their application to double entry accounting, adjusting entries, the accounting cycle, merchandiser accounts, financial statements, internal control over cash, receivables, payables, inventories, long term assets and stockholders' equity.
	ACCT103 01W Financial Accounting Lab Computers are used to provide students withe experience in data entry and computerized financial reporting on topics related to ACCT 101.
	ACCT209 01W Intermediate Accounting I Comprehensive review of fundamental accounting principles and the conceptual framework, including the financial statements, time value of money and current assets. Designed for students in the Accounting Specialist Career Program.
	Anth101 01W Intro to Physical Anthropology Explores human origins, fosil records, human adaptation and variation, population genetics, and humankind's place in world ecology.
	Art100 02W Art Appreciation Art Appreciation is a semester-long introduction to the world of visual culture. The course begins with the basic vocabulary and concepts necessary to appreciation of the visual arts. Students then examine various art forms and media. Finally, a brief survey of art history rounds out the course.
	ASTR102 01W Descriptive Astronomy For non-science majors. Stars: distances, motions, dimensions, structure, origin, and evolution. Structure of the Milky Way and other galaxies. Structure and origin of the universe. Meets lab science requirement for AA degree.
	BA110 01W Introduction to Business A comprehensive survey of the nature and environment of business in contemporaty american culture. Covers business economics, marketing, finances, management, information systems and an introduction to Internation Business.
	BA118 01W Small Business Simulations This course provides an online simulation for establishing or purchasing a small business or franchise. This course is appropriate for beginning and would-be entrepreneurs. Suggested co-requisite: Small Business Management.
	BA121 01W Small Business Management This 3-credit course examines the issues faced in creating and maintaining the small business, including start-up costs, franchising, site selection, ecommerce, financing, and the business plan.
	BA230 01W Principles of Marketing This course provides an in-depth analysis of major contemporary marketing concepts and practices, convering marketing environments and trends, products development, distributrion networks and relationships.
	BA245A 01W Purchasing the Small Business This course provides preparation for decision makeing about purchasing a small business or franchise. Students will explore strategies for purchasing a small business or franchise.
	BA245B 01W The Business Plan This course focuses on the development of a comprehensive business plan for a small business. Students complete course modules dealing with various business plan sections, providing a tailored, comprehensive business plan.
	BA272 01W International Marketing This course is an introductory course that explores the cultural environment, the political environment, international distribution systems, locating an export market, exporting and importing techniques, and the present and future role of e-commerce.
	BA280 01W Intro to E-Commerce This course presents a comprehensive summary of the nature and environment of electronic commerce. Topics include designing the digital enterprise, customer empowerment, e-commerce models, the e-commerce business plan, e-Commerce trends, governmental influences, and defining a cyber community. This is not a course about technical Web design.
	BA287 01W International Business Cultures This course explores the business cultures of non-U.S. and non-European countries. The focus of this course is on non-North American and non-European business cultures.
	BE141 02W Computerized Keyboarding I Keyboard mastery and document formatting using a current word processing software package. Student must have access to Word 2007.
	BE142 01W Computerized Keyboarding II Speed and accuracy bulding in producing business documents.
	BE143 01W Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy For students who wish to increase keyboarding speed and improve accuracy.
	BE145 02W Information Processing Students learn word processing software most commonly found in area offices.
	BE163 01W Presentation Graphics Includes features of current Windows-based presentation graphics software.
	BE171 01W Web Software Development Tools This course will review and expand students' understanding of XHTML code, web site design, and Dreamweaver. Students in this course will be able to design, post, and make changes to web sites using the advanced features of Dreamweaver.
	BE180 02W Business Communications Techniques of effective written communications for business. This will include psychology of communicating with customer service emphasis, focus on international communications, and accuracy and conciseness needed for in-house email.
	BIOL120 01W Nutrition Introductory level course that introduces the student to current nutritional concepts and controversies in the nutrition area, including a focus on nutrients and guidelines, traditional and fad diets, malnutrition and under-nutrition, and nutritional needs during the lifecycle.
	BIOL250 01W Genetics An introduction to the principles of Mendelian and non-Mendelian genetics, immunogenetics and population genetics. Genetic technology, genetic diseases and genetic counseling are also discussed.
	CD100 01W Intro to Early Childhood General overview of the history, the present and future outlook of early childhood education. Students study types of early childhood programs, develop techniques and observational skills of working with young children and families, and investigate early chilhood career paths.
	CD115 01W Infant/Toddler Development This course details how to organize a high-quality early care and education program for infants and toddlers, including routines, activities, learning environment, guidance, health/safety issues, families and assessment. This course provides three credits towards the State of Illinois Infant/Toddler Credential. Observations are required.
	CIP170 01W Web Page Development: HTML/DreamWeaver/Content Mgmt The student will learn Web site development with the three methods that have been used since Web design first began: hand-coding HTML using a text editor; building Web pages using a WYSIWYG editor like Dreamweaver; and using the most modern method, a Content Management System that separates design from content while making it easy for non-technical users to update a site. Topics include: design principles, formatting web pages with Cascading Style Sheets, server-side vs. client-side technologies, testing web pages with multiple Web browsers, and Web servers. In addition, the student will learn how to stay current on W3C standards for web page development.
	CIP170A 01W Web Page Development: HTML/CSS (8 weeks) The student will learn Web site development with how Web design first began: hand-coding HTML using a text editor. Students will also format Web Pages with Cascading Style Sheets using a text editor. Topics include: design principles, formatting web pages with Cascading Style Sheets, server-side vs. client-side technologies, testing web pages with multiple Web browsers. In addition, the student will learn how to stay current on W3C standards for web page development.
	CIP204 01W Visual Basic Programming Use Visual Basic programming concepts to program in a Windows environment, with Visual Basic controls, methods, and events. Cover processing with arrays, data structures, and creation and manipulation of files.
	CIP230 01W Spreadsheet Analysis Spreadsheet analysis is designed for both the novice and experienced users of spreadsheets. Students learn a systematic procedure for formulating and solving business problems using current spreadsheet software.
	CIP232 01W Advanced COBOLProgramming Programs utilizing sequential and keyboard database file processing will be written using the COBOL programming language. Students will gain an understanding of the current state of the art in file manipulation.
	CS100 02W Intro to Computers Introduction to computer concepts, applications, and their impact on society. Applications include Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint on IBM compatible computers. The operating system covered is Windows XP.
	CS100 06W Intro to Computers (8 weeks) Introduction to computer concepts, applications, and their impact on society. Applications include Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint on IBM compatible computers. The operating system covered is Windows XP.
	CS210 01W Introduction to Educational Computing This course is an introduction to the use of technology in education. It includes: evaluation of software; use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software; use of the Internet, and beginning Web page development; the integration of technology into the curriculum; and current education-related legislation.
	ECON221 01W Principles of Macro Economics Study of the basic macroeconomic principles of a capitalistic economy, its strengths and weaknesses including supply and demand, prices, role of government, national income measurement and determination, money, banking, monetary and fiscal policies, inflation and unemployment, international trade and payments.
	ECON222 01W Principles of Micro Economics Study of the basic micro economic principles of a capitalistic economy emphasizing supply and demand, prices, elasticity, competitive forms in product and resource markets, government and business relationships, poverty, and agriculture.
	ECON270 01W Introduction to International Business This course provides an overview and a basic understanding of current world activities, practices, and governmental aids and barriers to international trade. Exploration of various economic, goegraphic, political, and cultural differences affecting international trade.
	ENG101 02W Composition I Composition I (English 101 at Black Hawk College) is designed for students who are competent in the fundamentals of composition. Students will write essays using a variety of expository strategies and will apply standard techniques of documentation when appropriate.
	ENG102 02W Composition II Composition II (ENG 102 at Black Hawk College), a continuation of Composition I, is a composition course that involves reading, discussion and analysis of a body of writing to generate ideas for critical and persuasive papers, including a documented research paper.
	ENG219 01W Eastern Literature in Translation An Introduction to the literatures of Asia and the Middle East. The course surveys poetry, drama, short stories, and other works of literature in order to give the student a basic knowledge of Asian and Middle Eastern cultures as expressed via their works of literature. No previous knowledge of Asia or the Middle East is required, but successful students do need to read with an open mind and without prejudice.
	Eng231 01W Fiction Writing Students will understand the structure and elements of fiction and the writing process, produce fully-developed works of poetry, and demonstrate an understanding of the critical terminology of the creative writer.
	ENG240 01W Children's Literature Analysis of classic and contemporary children's literature and examination of criteria for selection and evaluation of children's books.
	Hist101 60W Western Civilization I Surveys the foundations of Western civilization in the ancient near east and the Greco-Roman world, and traces the transmission of ideas from these early cultures to the Medieval world, from the first feudal monarchies to the Protestant Reformation. Among the cultures studied are those of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, North Africa, the Middle East and Europe.
	HIST151 01W History of the Middle East Since 1700 Surveys Middle Eastern civilization with an emphasis on the period between 1700 and the present. Includes an examination of political, economic, social and religious development and the current condition of the Middle East.
	HIST222 01W Comparative Religions This course compares from a scholarly point of view the beliefs, practices, and impact of the great relgions of the world as they emerged and developed in Asia.
	HIST251 31W History of US To 1865 Surveys the history of the United States from the discovery of America through 1865, including settlement and westward expansion, the development of the American government, the growth of the American economy, the evolution of an American style of life and thought, and the development of sectionalism culminating in the Civil War.
	HIST252 01W History of US Since 1865 Examines history of the United States from the close of the Civil War through the present, including the rise of the U.S. as a major world power, the continued growth and development of the federal government, efforts to improve the status of minorities and women, the growth of the economy, and the changing pattern of American life.
	HPE210 01W Intro to Sport Management This course will help students pursuing sport-related careers determine their interest in the academic or professional field. Topics will include the history of sports management; social, behavioral, organizational and managerial foundations of sports management; and selected functions of the field such as marketing, public relations, finance, and others.
	HPE217 01W Current Issues in Sports This course is an in-depth look at the skills involved in four areas of sports management prioritized by studying sport in society, scope and effect of sport on society, sport as an institution, and sport and culture. Other issues will be examined, depending on time available, student interest, or timeliness of the topic.
	IS220 01W Global Issues This course introduces students to contemporary global issues and international relations. These diverse, complex issues stem from the synergistic interaction of economic, socio-cultural, and political factors. This course examines various influences that impact global issues, such as nation-states, governmental and non-governmental organizations as well as issues relating to gender, ethnicity, and power. The course also explores causes of conflicts and reviews potential solutions to contemporary global crises.
	Math091 01W Intermediate Algebra Review Extension of basic algebraic properties and techniques. Includes real number properties polynomials, factoring, rational expressions, logarithm, and exponents, first and second degree equations and inequalities, functions, and graphing.
	MATH108 01W Statistics for General Education General education course in basic principles and procedures of statistics including levels of measurement, graphic presentation, descriptive measures of central tendency and dispersion, inferential statistics and hypothesis testing, analysis of variance and regression. Course includes use of computer software and interpretation of statistical data reported in subject matter literature.
	Math112 01W College Algebra Includes theory graphs, and applications of plynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions (including symetry and translations); inequalities, radicals, comples numbers, conics, systems of equations and matrices, premutations, and combinations.
	MATH131 01W Finite Mathematics This course applies the concepts of algebra to problems found in economics, business, and non-physical sciences. The emphasis is on applications, not on mathematical structure. Topics include linear systems and programming, matrix algebra, mathematics of finance, an introduction to probability and game theory.
	MATH228 60W Statistics and Probability Descriptive and inferential methods. Includes measures of central tendency, dispersion, correlation, regression, analysis of variance, parameter estimation, hypothesis testing and distribution of ramdom variables. Programs for analysis of data.
	MUSC154 01W Music Appreciation Study of literature and elements of music emphasizing important composers and prevailing styles of various eras.
	PHIL103 31W Ethics Presents an introduction to moral philosophy.
	POLS251 01W American National Government Examines the development and operation of the U.S. national system of government; evolution of the Constitution; the organization, powers, and functions of the three branches of government; the practice and limitations of American politics; and the interrelationships with state and local governments.
	PS205 01W Issues in Science, Technology and Society An interdisciplinary course which considers the impact of science, technology, and society. It will help the student understand the relevance of science, and technology as they relate to ethical, political, economic and historical decisions. The course will provide an introduction to the fundamental behavior of matter and relate topics in physical science to events taking place in our changing world.
	PSYC101 60W Introduction to Psychology A survey of the field of general psychology without specific emphasis on any particular theory or model of human or animal behavior. Fundamental principles, methods, theories and issues in the field are discussed. Typical content areas include learning, thinking, perception, memory, personality, intelligence, emotion, adjustment and abnormality. Emphasis placed upon the relationship between research and theory. Issues concerning human relations such as race, ethnicity, gender and cultural diversity will be included.
	PSYC101 01W Introduction to Psychology A survey of the field of general psychology without specific emphasis on any particular theory or model of human or animal behavior. Fundamental principles, methods, theories and issues in the field are discussed. Typical content areas include learning, thinking, perception, memory, personality, intelligence, emotion, adjustment and abnormality. Emphasis placed upon the relationship between research and theory. Issues concerning human relations such as race, ethnicity, gender and cultural diversity will be included.
	PSYC105 01W Career Exploration and Planning Students will increase self-awareness by examining interests, values and skills. Interest and personality inventories are administered. The student is assisted in evaluating this information to aid in directing their research of potential careers and to facilitate career and educational planning.
	PSYC200 01W Human Growth & Development Explores the neurobiological, physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of humans from conception through adulthood. Examines theories and principles of human development in light of contemporary research, emphasizing normal developmental stages and patterns of adjustment to differing life-time demands.
	PSYC219 01W Understanding Human Sexuality Provides an integration of psychological, social and biological components of human sexuality. Research methods, physiology, relationships, intimacy, communication, sexual techniques, sexual behaviors, conception, pregnancy, sexual dysfunctions and sexually transmitted diseases, and sexual variances are investigated. Diversity of race, ethnicity, gender, and orientation are stressed throughout the course to facilitate a non-judgmental approach. The student will be prepared by this course for understanding most general sexual issues as they relate to their own lives and in populations they will encounter professionally.
	Psyc250 60W Abnormal Psychology An introduction to abnormal behavior, psychodiagnostic methods, theories of causation, specific pathologies, and modes of treatment. Students examine theoretical, clinical, and experimental data. The course is appropriate for students in law enforcement and other human services curricula including social work, psychology, and medicine
	Psych230 01W Social Psychology A systematic introduction to theory and research on the ways social factors influence individual and group behavior. Examines attitudes, social perception, the establishment of norms, conformity, leadership, group dynamics, and research methods, emphasizing their effects on the individual.
	SOC101 01W Principles of Sociology Scientific examination of human society and social behavior. Concentrates on human behavior and assumes that it is largely shaped by groups to which people belong and by the social interaction taking place in these groups. Acquire a basic sociological understanding and sensitivity to issues of race, class, gender, and ethnicity.
	SPEC101 01W Principles of Speech Communication (1st 8 weeks) The application of oral communication principles to the preparation and presentation of speeches.
	SPEC175 01W Intercultural Communications This course will focus on providing students with a basic understanding of what is involved when two people from different cultures communicate. It will provide students with knowledge and strategies for coping effectively with intercultural differences.
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	AOP.101 155 Keyboard & Formatting 1 This is the first course for individuals who have had no significant prior instruction in keyboarding. Instruction emphasizes the concepts and techniques involved in mastering the computer keyboard, various letter styles, reports, and tables. Minimum five-minute timing speed on straight copy material of 30 net words per minute is required to successfully complete the course.
	AOP.102 155 Keyboard & Formatting 2 This is the second semester course in keyboarding. The concepts and techniques presented in AOP 101 will be strengthened with more attention on special letters, forms, tables, and reports. Speed and accuracy development will be stressed. Minimum five-minute timing speed on straight copy material of 45 net words per minute is required to successfully complete the course.
	AOP.116 155 Intro to Microsoft Word This course is an introduction to Microsoft Word. It will include creating and editing documents, formatting and printing documents, tabs, headers/footers, footnotes/endnotes, finding and replacing text, Spell Check and the Thesaurus, maintaining documents, merging documents, and creating tables. Practical application problems using the above principles will be completed.
	AOP.120 151 Legal Terminology & Concepts This course provides students with a logical frame of reference in the study of basic concepts and terminology in the legal field. In addition, students will be introduced to analysis of the court system and the procedures involved in practice before the courts.
	AOP.216 155 Adv Microsoft Word This course will explore advanced features of Microsoft Word and build on skills covered in AOP 116. Topics to be covered will include advanced line formatting, templates, macros, graphics, tables, charts, columns, styles, merging documents, sorting and selecting, outlines, forms, and indexes.
	BIO.120 151 Environmental Science This course is intended to provide an introduction to the study of food production, human cultures, energy and mineral use, economics, politics, and land usage from an environmental viewpoint. Studied are the major ecosystems on Earth (deserts, forests, etc.) and their individual characteristics. Also included will be current major problems such as global warming and ozone loss and the effects of all environmental problems on plant and animal species. Emphasis will be on actions that individuals and groups can do to reduce environmental degradation. The course is designed for non-majors.
	BOC.100 151 BUSINESS MATH This is a basic course for individuals who are preparing for initial or improved employment. It includes the application of basic mathematical functions to situations such as computing interest, figuring employee compensation, calculating discounts and markup, plus other typical business activities.
	BOC.104 151 Mathematics of Finance This course applies basic mathematical functions to more advanced business activites than are covered in Business Mathematics, plus utilizing basic concepts of accounting in analyzing business situations. It includes an analysis of financial statements, statistical methods, interest, discounts, annuities, insurance, and distribution of working capital.
	BUS.100 151 Introduction to Business This course provides a general orientation to business organizations for students who plan to pursue a bachelor's degree. Also, it is useful to individuals who desire a basic understanding of the business community for occupational or personal reasons. The general topics included are ownership, management, marketing, human resources, finance, and legal and regulatory provisions.
	BUS.201 851 Management Fundamentals This course provides a basic study of the field of management for individuals preparing for initial or improved employment. Several schools of management theory are reviewed. The basic functions of the business manager (planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling) are considered.
	CHD.102 151 Child Growth & Development This course is a foundation course in theory and principles of development, conception through age eight, and may include the pre-adolescent child. It is an in-depth study of physical, social/emotional, cognitive, language, and aesthetic development. Examination of theory will include Piaget, Erikson, Vygotsky, Skinner, and others. There is an exploration of child development in context of gender, family, culture, and society with an emphasis on the implications for early childhood professional practices.
	CIS.105 155 Keyboarding & Comp Essentials This course will provide students with instruction in basic computer essentials, including computer hardware and software, file management, and data storage and retrieval. It will also enable students to develop minimum levels of competency in the use of alphabet, number, and symbol keys. Basic formatting rules for letters, memos, reports, and tables will be covered, as well as basic word processing concepts. Proofreading skills will be included. A minimum speed of 25 words per minute for three minutes on straight copy is required to successfully complete the course. This course is designed for students who are not majoring in an office occupations program.
	CIS.112 155 Computer Software Application This course is an introduction to Windows software applicatons. It is intended to give students an overview of an operating system, word processing spreadsheets, databases, presentations, communications, and other software programs as they apply to the Windows environment. This course may be used to fulfill the introductory computing course requirement for non-business transfer students at four-year colleges or universities.
	CIS.122 151 Computer Information System This course is an overview of computer information systems. It is designed for the student majoring in computer information systems or various business curricula. The course may be used to fulfill the introductory course requirement in the Computer Information Systems Specialist A.A.A. degree or to meet the introductory computing course requirements for business majors at four-year colleges or universities. Computer concepts, terminology, hardware, software, operating systems, networks, and career preparation topics are surveyed and discussed.
	CIS.144 155 Microcomp Spreadsht App 1 The focus of this course will be to provide the student with skills in the use of a spreadsheet. Basic concepts learned in CIS 112 will be expanded upon. The use of basic business mathematical formulas, functions, and statistics will be covered, as well as formatting and editing worksheets, managing files, graphs, and creating a Web page. Electronic spreadsheets will be developed for accounting, financial analysis, and budgeting applications.
	CIS.146 155 Microcomp Database App 1 This course is an introduction to the management of data on personal computers. It covers the database operations that allow a personal computer user to create and update files; order and search files; generate reports and labels; use memory variables for more complex data manipulation; and produce custom input and output forms.
	CIS.148 155 Microcomputer Oper System This course is an overview of the most widely used microcomputer operating system, Windows Operating System. Concepts of the operating system will be presented to provide the student with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively use this common operating system. This course is designed for the student planning on completing the Microcomputer Applications Specialist Certificate, any of the CIS Specialist degrees, or the student who desires to make more effective use of common microcomputer operating systems.
	CIS.180 151 Window Network & Oper Sys This course is to provide individuals who are new to Microsoft Windows with the knowledge necessary to understand and identify the tasks involved in supporting Windows networks. This is an introductory course designed to provide an overview of networking concepts and how they are implemented in Windows. This course will help the student prepare for the following Microsoft Certified Professional exam: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows Pro.
	CIS.181 151 Windows Server This course specifically prepares users for the MCSE exam for: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows Server. The operating system is the focus of the course and includes an overview of Windows Server management, server utilities, network security, network printing, and server/client installation. Students will be given hands-on experience with Windows Server in a network lab.
	CIS.184 151 Managing Microsft Wind Netwrk This course helps students build the skills they need on the job and for Microsoft Professional Certification as a Microsoft Certified System Administrator. This course will examine issues of network management, implementation, and troubleshooting existing network and system environments based on Microsoft Windows. This course will help the student prepare for the following Microsoft Certified Professional exam: Managing a Microsoft Windows Network Environment.
	CIS.247 155 Microcomp Database App 2 This course is a continuation of CIS 146, Microcomputer Database Applications 1. It covers the database operations that allow a personal computer user to create and update files; order and search files; generate reports and labels; use membory variables for more complex data manipulation; and produce custom input and output forms.
	CIT.185 151 Ethical Hacking & Network Defense Hands-on Ethical Hacking and Network Defense introduces the art of ethical hacking and security testing and prepares the students to be efficient security professionals. This course covers the tools and techniques that ethical hackers and security testers use to discover vulnerabilities and offers solutions to protect computer networks. In addition to learning fundamental security testing concepts, students gain practical knowledge in computer programming in documentation of security tests and in ethical and legal ramifications and discover that critical thinking skills and creativity are essential in security testing.
	CRM.101 151 Intro to Criminal Justice This course will constitute a survey of the entire triad of the American criminal justice system: law enforcement, judiciary, and corrections. Basic terminology and concepts, the foundation philosophy, general examination of criminal law, survey of each area of the triad and their interrelatedness, and the role of the social sciences will be emphasized. In addition, a general examination will also be made of American civil law.
	ECO.201 151 Principals of Macro Economics This course is designed to introduce students to the basic economic principles, and how to think about the economy in terms of the impact of these principles. Topics include: economic systems, demand and supply theory, government and its role, and fiscal and monetary policies. This course is intended for students who plan to pursue a bachelor's degree as well as those who desire a better understanding of the economy. While there is no prerequisite for this course, students are encouraged to complete basic courses in related areas prior to enrollment.
	ECO.202 151 Prin of Micro Economics This course focuses on industrial and labor organizations, supply and demand, and profit maximization under varying conditions of competition. Current topics such as the environment and public policy are considered. The course is designed for students planning to pursue a bachelor's degree as well as those who desire a better understanding of the economy. while there is no prerequisite for this course, completion of ECO 201 is recommended before enrollment.
	ENG.101 851 FRESHMAN COMPOSITION I This course is the first in a sequence of two freshman composition and rhetoric courses. It is designed for individuals planning to pursue a bachelor's degree as well as those who wish to develop proficiency in writing. Emphasis is on critical reading, organizatin, logical thought, pararaphing, development, sentence structure, grammar and punctuation. Also studied will be argumentation and inductive/deductive reasoning.
	ENG.102 851 Freshman Composition II This course is the second in a sequence of two freshman composition and rhetoric courses. Emphasis is on reading and writing about various types of prose, especially short fiction and the novel. A research paper that demonstrates analysis of the novel is the primary writing activity.
	ENG.160 851 Introduction to Fiction This course is a survey of the short story and the novelette. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of the elements of fiction, such as characterization, conflict, symbol and plot. How to write about fiction will also be studied.
	ENG.170 851 Introduction to Drama This course presents a study of drama as literature. It will give the student a reading knowledge of comedy, tragedy, tragicomedy, theatre of the absurd and the film script. No particular period of dramatic production will be emphasized at the expense of another.
	ENG.180 151 Introduction to Poetry Fostering an appreciation of poetry through analysis is the aim of this course. Samples of many periods, including contemporary works, will be studied, as well as the elements of poetry: diction, image, theme, symbol, rhythm, and meter. Skills of reading poetry will be emphasized.
	ENG.222 851 American Literature 2 This course surveys major literary works by American authors from the emergence of modern American literature, including the Realists and the Regionalists, to the present.
	ENG.240 851 Women's Literature This course studies selected literature written by women from various historical and literary periods and presented in a variety of genres: poetry, drama, short story, novel, and letters with attention to the historical and cultural contexts of those writings. The emphasis is on interpretive and critical skills.
	HIS.106 151 American Hist From 1877 This course is a survey of major economic, political, and social trends from the Reconstruction Era to the present. Among the topics examined are the growth of America as a major industrial and military power, the problems of minorities, and the Cold War, and the post-Cold War era.
	HTH.120 151 Health This course focuses on the dynamics and relationships between family, community, and personal health issues. The course content includes units on mental and emotional health, sexuality, disease, death, and other issues of current concern. The computer is used extensively as a supplement and using the Internet will be required.
	HTH.150 151 Drug Use and Abuse This course is designed to introduce the many-sided problems of drugs in our society including the psychological, sociological, and physiological effects of drug use and abuse. This course encourages students to explore their own decisions on use or abstinence and teaches assertiveness skills to protect and defend this choice with others. Personal motivations and behaviors are identified. The intent of the course is to provide facts, attitudes, and opinions necessary to understand what drugs do, how they do it, who uses them, and why. Students will also learn how to access online Web resources.
	MAT.109 151 General Education Math This course is designed to fulfill general education requirements. In the development of topics, the focus shall be on mathematical reasoning and the solving of real-life problems. Calculators and computers will be used regularly. The units studied include probability and counting techniques, logic and set theory, the mathematics of finance, and statistics. Included in the approach to these topics shall be the use of mathematical models and group projects.
	MDT.100 851 Medical Terminology This course is designed for anyone desiring a background in the language of medicine, and presents a system of learning medical terms from word roots, combining forms, prefixes and suffixes. By the end of the course, the student will be able to recognize, build, define and spell correctly literally thousands of medical words from the elements learned, and be proficient in using a medical dictionary. This course is useful for anyone in the health care professions: those working in hospitals (nurses, radiologic technologists, unit secretaries, people in medical records or the business office, etc.), in a doctor's office, in nursing homes or those in Emergency Medical Technology. Those entering nursing will find Medical Terminology a great asset to understanding lectures and textbooks, making their learning easier.
	MRI.250 151 MRI Phys & Instrumentation This course introduces the student to the priciples of nuclear magnetic resonance and the equipment used to produce the MR image. Emphasis is placed on understanding the relationships between the various imaging sequences/parameters and how their selection affects diagnostic quality. MR safety considerations and quality assurance techniques are also presented.
	MRI.252 151 MR Imaging Procedures This course introduces the student to magnetic resonance imaging procedures. Patient screening and scanning protocols for examination of the head, neck, spine, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, musculoskeletal, and vascular systems will be addressed. The MRI technologist's role in identifying disease processes and trauma conditions will also be emphasized as it relates to the selection of MR imaging planes, sequences, and parameters.
	MUS.100 151 Music Appreciation Through understanding of the common elements of music, students trace the common ingredients of music "from Bach to Rock." The study is undertaken in a historical and cultural perspective that highlights the great composers and compositions of the last 2000 years. The course is open to all students.
	NMT.250 151 Physics of Nuclear Medicine Technology This course begins with an overview of the basic principles of Nuclear Medicine Technology. Study of the physics of particulate and non-particulate forms of radiation will be followed by the study of radionuclide production and decay processes. Methods used to detect and measure radioactivity will be introduced with respect to both imaging and non-imaging applications. The biological effects of radiation and radiation protection guidelines specific to nuclear medicine procedures will also be addressed.
	NMT.252 151 Nuclear Medicine Procedures 1 This course first introduces students to general techniques of patient care as applicable to Nuclear Medicine. Clinical indications for performing selected nuclear medicine procedures will be discussed with emphasis on both the physiological and technical aspects of the examiniations. Normal and abnormal structure and function will be studied through the presentation of case studies demonstrating relevant pathology.
	NMT.254 151 Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation 1 The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the characteristics and operating principles of radiation detection systems. The basic types of Nuclear Medicine equipment will be studeied with emphasis on both counting and imaging statistics. The need for proper calibration and quality control will also be introduced.
	NMT.260 151 Radiopharmacology This course covers the properties and preparation of radiopharmaceuticals used in Nuclear Medicine. Equipment calibration and quality control procedures are addressed in conjunction with regulations regarding the receiving, handling, storage, and disposal of radionuclides. Management of the radiopharmacy with accurate recordkeeping will also be stressed.
	NMT.262 151 Nuclear Medicine Proced 2 This course is a continuation of NMT 252 covering additional procedures performed in Nuclear Medicine departments. Clinical indications for performing each procedure will be discussed with emphasis on both the physiological and technical aspects of the examination. Normal and abnormal structure and function will again be emphasized through the presentation of case studies. Imaging studies such as CT and MRI will also be used for correlation.
	NMT.264 151 Nuclear Med Instrument 2 This course introduces the student to the more sophisticated aspects of Nuclear Medicine Imaging. Computer processing techniques used for data manipulation as well as tomographic and 3-D image reconstruction will be addressed. Calibration techniques and quality assurance procedures will be covered in depth.
	NUT.110 151 Nutrition This course is designed to introduce the student to the concepts and principles of nutrition. Emphasis is on normal and clinical nutrition. The elements in foods, digestion, absorption and metabolism of food; the relationship of nutrition to health; and many aspects of diet therapy are included. Cultural, religious, and geographical influences are discussed. Nutritional needs for each age group are considered.
	PED.202 151 Sports in Society In this course students will study current sports-related controversies and issues from a global perspective. The role of various sports and their historical influence on American society will be emphasized. Included will be the study of the effects of related social factors such as gender, race, sexuality, nationalism, and media on the evolution of the sports culture.
	PED.220 151 Coaching Basketball This course presents the theory and techniques of coaching basketball. It is open to interested students regardless of their vocational plans. The student is provided an opportunity to develop a personal approach to coaching and teaching techniques. Topics include offensive/defensive strategies, teaching specific skills, motivational techniques, and general management skills needed by basketball coaches.
	PED.260 151 Prin and Prob of Coaching Students enrolled in this course will study the general principles underlying the profession of coaching athletic teams and individual athletes. This course will address the essential elements of successful coaching from proven coaching techniques to effective risk management. Students will also be taught how to be safe, capable, and effective as first responders to injured athletes. Students will have the opportunity to earn certification through the American Sport Education Program. Internet assignments may be required.
	PHL.103 151 Biomedical Ethics This course is for students who seek a grounding in the classical ethical issues (virtue, ethics, deconsequentialist ethics, and utilitarianism), but who also wish to pursue applied ethics, or moral reasoning, in the particular direction of bioethics: specifically, issues associate with health care.
	PSY.101 152 General Psychology 1 This course is structured to provide a sound scientific foundation for students intending to major or minor in psychology. Also, it is beneficial to students desiring to develop a basic understanding of human behavior. Various factors which influence behaviour are studied including learing, perception, motivation and personality. Behavior disorders, selected psychotherapies, and the physiological basis of behavior are also covered.
	PSY.101 151 General Psychology 1 This course is structured to provide a sound scientific foundation for students intending to major or minor in psychology. Also, it is beneficial to students desiring to develop a basic understanding of human behavior. Various factors which influence behavior are studied including learning, perception, motivation and personality. Behavior disorders, selected psychotherapies, and the physiological basis of behavior are also covered.
	PSY.202 151 Psychology of Personality This course offers a study of the major problems, concepts and formulations of personality. It will include development and structure of personality as viewed from a variety of theoretical perspectives including psychodynamic, learning, dispositional, and humanistic.
	PSY.204 151 Social Psychology Social Psychology is the scientific study of the way in which people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the real or imagined presence of other people. This course will be composed of four sections: (1) Introduction to Social Psychology and Social Psychological Methods, (2) Understanding Ourselves, (3) Social Influence, and (4) Social Interaction. This course is of value to students who have an interest in the mutual influence of groups on the individual and of the individual on groups.
	PSY.205 151 Human Sexuality This course is designed to provide the student with knowledge about the psychological, sociological and biological aspects of human sexuality; understand varieties of sexual expression and provide a cognitive base on which to make sexual decisions.
	PSY.265 151 Developmental Psychology This course is a study of the development of human beings over the entire lifespan. It begins with an overview of developmental theories and then traces the individual from conception through infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, aging, and death.
	RDT.250 151 CT Principles & Instrumentation This course presents the foundations of CT image formation including data acquisition and subsequent image processing, recording, and archiving methods. The diagnostic quality of images obtained using various types of CT equipment will be emphasized along with considerations related to patient exposure dose.
	RDT.252 151 Computed Tomography Procedure This course introduces the radiographer to computed tomography imaging procedures. Patient care and scanning protocols for examination of the abdomen and pelvis, chest, head, neck, spine, and musculoskeletal system will be covered. Common abnormalities demonstrated by CT will also be discussed.
	RDT.262 151 Sectonl Anat Diag Imaging This course is a study of sectional anatomy as demonstrated in the transverse, sagittal, and coronal planes. The use of both abstract diagrams and actual photographs of cadaver sections provide students with an understanding of the spatial relationships within the human body. CT, MRI, and/or ultrasound images are also used to supplement instruction.
	SOC.101 151 Intro to Sociology The purpose of this course is to acquaint the student with the discipline of sociology as it applies to contemporary American society. This course provides an orientation to the student intereseted in social science or the helping professions. Among specific topics to be studied are: how the sociologist gathers information, the importance of culture and symbols, personality development, the changing structure of the family, social class and inequality, race and ethnicity, and deviant behavior.
	SOC.203 151 Intro to Diversity This course helps students come to know people from various ethnic/racial, religious, and cultural groups that make up the American population. Issues concerning racism, age, gender, and sexual orientation are examined.
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	ACC101 059 Introduction to Financial Accounting Presents accounting as an information system that produces summary financial statements primarily for users external to a business. Emphasizes the reporting of the effect of transactions and other economic events on the financial condition and operating results of a business. Topics include: basic accounting concepts, financial statements, accrual and cash basis, the accounting cycle, monetary assets, inventories, fixed assets, current and long-term liabilities and owner¹s equity. The course assumes a corporate form of organization.
	ACC101 058 Introduction to Financial Accounting Presents accounting as an information system that produces summary financial statements primarily for users external to a business. Emphasizes the reporting of the effect of transactions and other economic events on the financial condition and operating results of a business. Topics include: basic accounting concepts, financial statements, accrual and cash basis, the accounting cycle, monetary assets, inventories, fixed assets, current and long-term liabilities and owner¹s equity. The course assumes a corporate form of organization.
	ACC102 059 Introduction to Managerial Accounting Presents accounting as a system of producing information for internal management use in a business. Emphasis is on the identification, accumulation and interpretation of information for planning, controlling and evaluating the performance of the separate components of a business. Topics include: theory and application of product costing, operational control, cost allocation, performance evaluation for manufacturing and service organizations, standard costing, job order and process costing, budgeting, JIT inventory control, decentralized operations, differential analysis, capital investment analysis and financial statement analysis.
	ACC211 059 Business Law I Presents the history of the source of law, civil and criminal wrongs, law of contracts, agency, employment, property and related topics. Problems and case materials are used.
	AED025 059 GED Social Studies and Science Reviews specific social studies, science and U.S./Illinois Constitution content areas and skills. Emphasis is upon review of comprehension, application, analysis and evaluation levels of cognitive skills. Prepares the student for the GED Social Studies, Science and U.S./Illinois Constitution tests. Carries no transfer credit.
	AED025 058 GED Social Studies and Science Reviews specific social studies, science and U.S./Illinois Constitution content areas and skills. Emphasis is upon review of comprehension, application, analysis and evaluation levels of cognitive skills. Prepares the student for the GED Social Studies, Science and U.S./Illinois Constitution tests. Carries no transfer credit.
	AED035 059 GED Writing Skills/Literature Reviews basic grammar and usage; sentence structure, style, logic and paragraph organization, punctuation, capitalization and spelling. Produces writing samples that require the writer to take a position and defend it with appropriate evidence, detail and argumentative strategies. Prepares students for the GED Writing Skills Test. Reviews literacy types, terms, techniques, interpretation and commentary to prepare the student for the GED Interpreting Literature and the Arts Test. Carries no transfer credit.
	AED035 058 GED Writing Skills/Literature Reviews basic grammar and usage; sentence structure, style, logic and paragraph organization, punctuation, capitalization and spelling. Produces writing samples that require the writer to take a position and defend it with appropriate evidence, detail and argumentative strategies. Prepares students for the GED Writing Skills Test. Reviews literacy types, terms, techniques, interpretation and commentary to prepare the student for the GED Interpreting Literature and the Arts Test. Carries no transfer credit.
	AED045 058 GED Mathematics Reviews arithmetic skills including decimals, fractions, numbers, verbal reasoning, measurement, percents, ratio and proportion and charts and graphs. Introduces algebra and geometry concepts, multi-step problem solving, using formulas and numeration statistics. Emphasizes review of comprehension, application, analysis and evaluation levels of cognitive skills. Prepares the student for the GED Mathematics Test. Carries no transfer credit.
	AED045 059 GED Mathematics Reviews arithmetic skills including decimals, fractions, numbers, verbal reasoning, measurement, percents, ratio and proportion and charts and graphs. Introduces algebra and geometry concepts, multi-step problem solving, using formulas and numeration statistics. Emphasizes review of comprehension, application, analysis and evaluation levels of cognitive skills. Prepares the student for the GED Mathematics Test. Carries no transfer credit.
	AST100 059 Astronomy Survey Introduces the main concepts of contemporary astronomy using a scientific approach. Topics include the scientific method, the celestial sphere, celestial motions, gravity, light, telescopes, the solar system, stars, the interstellar medium, galaxies and cosmology. Current research in the different areas will be discussed. Knowledge of high school algebra is assumed. For science and non-science majors.
	ATE109 059 Chicago's Great Architectural Tradition Introduces an historical survey of culture and technology impact on Chicago's architecture. Emphasizes ideas and trends in modern building originating with the balloon frame and continuing through to the skyscraper.
	ATE210 059 Cost Estimating Introduces development of preliminary estimates. Covers building plan take-offs and unit costs applied to residential and small scale construction projects.
	BFC101 059 Principles of Financial Institution Operations Surveys the internal operations of a bank and of a savings and loan association. Emphasizes the general principles of operations applicable to institutions of all sizes. Provides a sound foundation for newcomers to the industry regardless of age or prior academic experience.