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(ACCT)

Course #	Course Title/Description	Credits
ACCT1501	Accounting for Business This course is an introduction to fundamental accounting concepts and includes analyzing, interpreting, and recording transactions. The course also includes the preparation of financial statements, bank reconciliations, and payroll transactions.	2.00
ACCT2628	Auditing This is a study of generally accepted auditing standards used to verify the completeness and reliability of clients' financial statements. It also provides an understanding of the preparation and interpretation of audit reports. The focus of this course is what is required for an independent auditor to provide a quality audit and properly disclose pertinent information to the public. Prerequisite: ACCT2626.	2.00
ACCT1602	Business Technology This course covers the development of the 'touch' system on 'calculator' keyboards. Students develop speed and accuracy using the touch system for the four basic arithmetic operations and solving business problems. It also introduces the student to techniques required to research accounting issues using a variety of sources. The course covers two components: electronic calculator/computer number keyboard skills and Internet research for accountants.	1.00
ACCT1605	Computerized Accounting Applications This is an introduction to a computerized accounting system. Students will use QuickBooks to record and process sales and cash receipts; enter and pay bills; process payroll; purchase and manage inventory; and prepare various management reports, including financial statements. Emphasis will be placed on the use of personal computers to process accounting data. The course includes unguided practice sets to apply knowledge and increase comfort and competence with software. Beginning principles of accounting are used.	2.00
ACCT1506	Computerized Accounting for Peachtree This is an introduction to the use of a computerized accounting system to facilitate the functions of journals, ledgers, inventory management, and financial statement preparation. This course will emphasize the use of personal computers to process accounting data. Beginning principles of accounting will be used.	1.00
ACCT1507	Computerized Accounting for Quickbooks This is an introduction to a computerized accounting system. Students will use QuickBooks to record and process sales and cash receipts; enter and pay bills; process payroll; purchase and manage inventory; and prepare various management reports, including financial statements. Emphasis will be placed on the use of personal computers to process accounting data.	1.00
ACCT2621	Government and Non-Profit Accounting This course is an overview of the theory and accounting practices applied in governmental and non-profit organizations. Prerequisite: ACCT1608.	2.00
ACCT2620	Income Tax Applications This course provides the student additional hands-on training on both Federal and Minnesota state tax rules, the tax return process, and the use of professional tax preparation software for individual taxpayers. Students will be expected to pass an IRS VITA certification test and prepare tax returns as part of the Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program administered by the accounting program. Prerequisite: ACCT2603.	3.00
ACCT2603	Income Tax I This course provides an up-to-date study of federal income tax laws, regulations, and procedures affecting the preparation of individual federal income tax returns. Pass through entities are introduced along with other business returns.	4.00
ACCT2601	Intermediate Accounting I This course is an overview of financial accounting and its theoretical foundation. It is a review of the accounting process, the conceptual framework of accounting, and basic financial statements. These areas include income statements, balance sheets, and statement of cash flows. Present and future value concepts are introduced.	4.00
ACCT2602	Intermediate Accounting II This is the beginning of the study of balance sheet accounts and the principles and standards that apply to those accounts. The development of analytical skills as they are used in analyzing, diagnosing and solving accounting problems in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices is the focus of this course. Prerequisite: ACCT2601.	4.00
ACCT2626	Intermediate Accounting III This course is the conclusion of the comprehensive study of the balance sheet, specifically the owner's equity section. Learners are familiarized with special revenue recognition problems, error correction, accounting changes, and financial statement analysis. The focus of this course is the development of analytical skills that are applied in analyzing, diagnosing, and solving accounting problems in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Prerequisite: ACCT2602.	3.00
ACCT2618	Managerial Cost Accounting This course is a study of the use of cost accounting data as a management tool. Topics covered include controlling material, labor and overhead costs, budgeting, and planning. The focus of this course is the development of analytical skills used to analyze, diagnose and solve cost accounting problems. Prerequisite: ACCT1612.	4.00
ACCT1610	Microsoft Excel and Access Applications This is an intermediate level computer course using Microsoft Excel and Access programs. It involves utilization of professional spreadsheet and database application software for business applications.	3.00
ACCT1613	Payroll Accounting This course provides a study of the various state and federal laws pertaining to payment of salaries and wages. It includes preparation of employment records, payroll registers, employee earnings records, time cards, and state and federal reporting requirements.	2.00
ACCT1608	Principles of Accounting I This course is an introduction to fundamental accounting concepts that includes analyzing, interpreting and recording transactions for sole proprietor service, merchandising businesses, and corporations. The course also includes the preparation of financial statements in accordance with commonly accepted accounting principles using the accrual method of accounting, and emphasizes the effects of business transactions on the financial statements. This is an introductory course and is a prerequisite to Intermediate Accounting I (ACCT2601).	4.00
ACCT2000	Principles of Accounting I This course is an introduction to financial accounting and is designed for both accounting and non-accounting students. Financial accounting is used to communicate information on the company's activities to outside users. Students will use a variety of hands-on learning tools to cover topics that include: recording transactions, preparing financial statements, inventory and merchandising, long-term assets, debt, common equity structures, time value of money concepts and ratio analysis. The course covers all the topics required by the Minnesota State Business AS Transfer Pathway and is a pre-requisite to Intermediate Accounting.	4.00
ACCT1612	Principles of Accounting II This course is an introduction to managerial accounting. The focus is on the development of managerial reports and spreadsheet models to provide information for internal decision making. Topics include job costing, cost volume profit analysis, contribution margin income statements, and capital investment decisions. In addition, emphasis is placed on financial statement analysis and the cash flow statement. This course is a prerequisite to Managerial Cost Accounting (ACCT2618).	4.00
ACCT2010	Principles of Accounting II This course is an introduction to managerial accounting. It will focus on the development of reports that internal management will use for making day-to-day decisions about operating a business. The course uses a hands-on approach to learning. Excel spreadsheet models will be developed by students to determine the cost of a product or customer job, to develop a master budget, and to compute the breakeven point of offering a new product or service. This course is a prerequisite to Managerial Cost Accounting (ACCT2618).	4.00
ACCT2607	Spreadsheet Applications This course covers the use of a computerized spreadsheet system for accounting applications. Topics include writing formulas, completing pre-programmed spreadsheets, and building spreadsheets for various accounting applications.	2.00
ACCT2642	Tax Lab This is an open lab where learners will be preparing tax returns for low-income individuals as part of the Volunteers In Tax Assistance (VITA) program funded by the IRS. Learners will be supervised during the lab time and will also be electronically filing these returns. Prerequisite: Instructor permission	1.00

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ACCT1501

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Accounting for Business - This course is an introduction to fundamental accounting concepts and includes analyzing, interpreting, and recording transactions. The course also includes the preparation of financial statements, bank reconciliations, and payroll transactions.
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ACCT2628

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Course Title/Description

Auditing - This is a study of generally accepted auditing standards used to verify the completeness and reliability of clients' financial statements. It also provides an understanding of the preparation and interpretation of audit reports. The focus of this course is what is required for an independent auditor to provide a quality audit and properly disclose pertinent information to the public. Prerequisite: ACCT2626.
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ACCT1602

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Course Title/Description

Business Technology - This course covers the development of the 'touch' system on 'calculator' keyboards. Students develop speed and accuracy using the touch system for the four basic arithmetic operations and solving business problems. It also introduces the student to techniques required to research accounting issues using a variety of sources. The course covers two components: electronic calculator/computer number keyboard skills and Internet research for accountants.
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ACCT1605

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Computerized Accounting Applications - This is an introduction to a computerized accounting system. Students will use QuickBooks to record and process sales and cash receipts; enter and pay bills; process payroll; purchase and manage inventory; and prepare various management reports, including financial statements. Emphasis will be placed on the use of personal computers to process accounting data. The course includes unguided practice sets to apply knowledge and increase comfort and competence with software. Beginning principles of accounting are used.
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ACCT1506

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Computerized Accounting for Peachtree - This is an introduction to the use of a computerized accounting system to facilitate the functions of journals, ledgers, inventory management, and financial statement preparation. This course will emphasize the use of personal computers to process accounting data. Beginning principles of accounting will be used.
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ACCT1507

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Computerized Accounting for Quickbooks - This is an introduction to a computerized accounting system. Students will use QuickBooks to record and process sales and cash receipts; enter and pay bills; process payroll; purchase and manage inventory; and prepare various management reports, including financial statements. Emphasis will be placed on the use of personal computers to process accounting data.
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ACCT2621

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Course Title/Description

Government and Non-Profit Accounting - This course is an overview of the theory and accounting practices applied in governmental and non-profit organizations. Prerequisite: ACCT1608.
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ACCT2620

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Income Tax Applications - This course provides the student additional hands-on training on both Federal and Minnesota state tax rules, the tax return process, and the use of professional tax preparation software for individual taxpayers. Students will be expected to pass an IRS VITA certification test and prepare tax returns as part of the Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program administered by the accounting program. Prerequisite: ACCT2603.
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ACCT2603

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Income Tax I - This course provides an up-to-date study of federal income tax laws, regulations, and procedures affecting the preparation of individual federal income tax returns. Pass through entities are introduced along with other business returns.
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ACCT2601

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Intermediate Accounting I - This course is an overview of financial accounting and its theoretical foundation. It is a review of the accounting process, the conceptual framework of accounting, and basic financial statements. These areas include income statements, balance sheets, and statement of cash flows. Present and future value concepts are introduced.
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ACCT2602

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Intermediate Accounting II - This is the beginning of the study of balance sheet accounts and the principles and standards that apply to those accounts. The development of analytical skills as they are used in analyzing, diagnosing and solving accounting problems in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices is the focus of this course. Prerequisite: ACCT2601.
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ACCT2626

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Course Title/Description

Intermediate Accounting III - This course is the conclusion of the comprehensive study of the balance sheet, specifically the owner's equity section. Learners are familiarized with special revenue recognition problems, error correction, accounting changes, and financial statement analysis. The focus of this course is the development of analytical skills that are applied in analyzing, diagnosing, and solving accounting problems in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Prerequisite: ACCT2602.
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ACCT2618

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Course Title/Description

Managerial Cost Accounting - This course is a study of the use of cost accounting data as a management tool. Topics covered include controlling material, labor and overhead costs, budgeting, and planning. The focus of this course is the development of analytical skills used to analyze, diagnose and solve cost accounting problems. Prerequisite: ACCT1612.
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ACCT1610

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Microsoft Excel and Access Applications - This is an intermediate level computer course using Microsoft Excel and Access programs. It involves utilization of professional spreadsheet and database application software for business applications.
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ACCT1613

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Payroll Accounting - This course provides a study of the various state and federal laws pertaining to payment of salaries and wages. It includes preparation of employment records, payroll registers, employee earnings records, time cards, and state and federal reporting requirements.
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ACCT1608

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Principles of Accounting I - This course is an introduction to fundamental accounting concepts that includes analyzing, interpreting and recording transactions for sole proprietor service, merchandising businesses, and corporations. The course also includes the preparation of financial statements in accordance with commonly accepted accounting principles using the accrual method of accounting, and emphasizes the effects of business transactions on the financial statements. This is an introductory course and is a prerequisite to Intermediate Accounting I (ACCT2601).
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ACCT2000

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Principles of Accounting I - This course is an introduction to financial accounting and is designed for both accounting and non-accounting students. Financial accounting is used to communicate information on the company's activities to outside users. Students will use a variety of hands-on learning tools to cover topics that include: recording transactions, preparing financial statements, inventory and merchandising, long-term assets, debt, common equity structures, time value of money concepts and ratio analysis. The course covers all the topics required by the Minnesota State Business AS Transfer Pathway and is a pre-requisite to Intermediate Accounting.
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ACCT1612

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Principles of Accounting II - This course is an introduction to managerial accounting. The focus is on the development of managerial reports and spreadsheet models to provide information for internal decision making. Topics include job costing, cost volume profit analysis, contribution margin income statements, and capital investment decisions. In addition, emphasis is placed on financial statement analysis and the cash flow statement. This course is a prerequisite to Managerial Cost Accounting (ACCT2618).
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ACCT2010

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Principles of Accounting II - This course is an introduction to managerial accounting. It will focus on the development of reports that internal management will use for making day-to-day decisions about operating a business. The course uses a hands-on approach to learning. Excel spreadsheet models will be developed by students to determine the cost of a product or customer job, to develop a master budget, and to compute the breakeven point of offering a new product or service. This course is a prerequisite to Managerial Cost Accounting (ACCT2618).
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ACCT2607

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Spreadsheet Applications - This course covers the use of a computerized spreadsheet system for accounting applications. Topics include writing formulas, completing pre-programmed spreadsheets, and building spreadsheets for various accounting applications.
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ACCT2642

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Tax Lab - This is an open lab where learners will be preparing tax returns for low-income individuals as part of the Volunteers In Tax Assistance (VITA) program funded by the IRS. Learners will be supervised during the lab time and will also be electronically filing these returns. Prerequisite: Instructor permission

(ADMN)

Course #	Course Title/Description	Credits
ADMN2522	Advanced Microsoft Word Techniques The goal of this course is to introduce learners to intermediate and advanced word processing concepts using Microsoft Word with an emphasis on preparing technical business documents and correspondence. There is development of speed, accuracy, and proofreading skills through production work and timings. The course includes creating templates, macros, tables, section breaks, merges, outlines, and designing letterheads and forms. Concepts taught prepare learners for the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist Certification exam. Prerequisite: ADMN1513.	4.00
ADMN1606	Business Technology and Practices This course applies calculating, transcription, records management, and electronic communication skills. Learners experience on-the-job situations using knowledge from previous courses to complete capstone experiences with limited supervision. Learners have opportunities to improve communication skills, develop problem solving and decision making skills, and develop and demonstrate industry work habits working in a Windows environment.	4.00
ADMN1513	Keyboarding/Word Processing Skills This course utilizes a professional word processing system for business applications and concepts. Students learn to keyboard basic memos, business letters, envelopes, and basic reports. Accuracy and speed are stressed.	3.00
ADMN1504	Office Procedures This course provides students with a realistic view of today's office. This includes identifying the various generations at work, incorporating diversity, organizational strategies, and equipment involved in the day-to-day activities of an office. The topics help to improve and develop skills in communication, business ethics, office management, telephone etiquette, electronic calendaring, 10-key calculators, and general office procedures. At the conclusion of this course, the student will be prepared to and sit for a certification in Microsoft Outlook.	4.00
ADMN1501	Spreadsheets and Database Applications The goal of this course is to introduce learners to intermediate and advanced spreadsheet and database concepts using Microsoft Excel and Access in a Microsoft Windows operating system. Students taking this course should have foundational experience with Excel and Access. Prerequisite(s): ITEC 1440, 1445, or ITEC 1430	3.00

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ADMN2522

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Advanced Microsoft Word Techniques - The goal of this course is to introduce learners to intermediate and advanced word processing concepts using Microsoft Word with an emphasis on preparing technical business documents and correspondence. There is development of speed, accuracy, and proofreading skills through production work and timings. The course includes creating templates, macros, tables, section breaks, merges, outlines, and designing letterheads and forms. Concepts taught prepare learners for the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist Certification exam. Prerequisite: ADMN1513.
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ADMN1606

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Course Title/Description

Business Technology and Practices - This course applies calculating, transcription, records management, and electronic communication skills. Learners experience on-the-job situations using knowledge from previous courses to complete capstone experiences with limited supervision. Learners have opportunities to improve communication skills, develop problem solving and decision making skills, and develop and demonstrate industry work habits working in a Windows environment.
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ADMN1513

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Course Title/Description

Keyboarding/Word Processing Skills - This course utilizes a professional word processing system for business applications and concepts. Students learn to keyboard basic memos, business letters, envelopes, and basic reports. Accuracy and speed are stressed.
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ADMN1504

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Course Title/Description

Office Procedures - This course provides students with a realistic view of today's office. This includes identifying the various generations at work, incorporating diversity, organizational strategies, and equipment involved in the day-to-day activities of an office. The topics help to improve and develop skills in communication, business ethics, office management, telephone etiquette, electronic calendaring, 10-key calculators, and general office procedures. At the conclusion of this course, the student will be prepared to and sit for a certification in Microsoft Outlook.
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ADMN1501

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Spreadsheets and Database Applications - The goal of this course is to introduce learners to intermediate and advanced spreadsheet and database concepts using Microsoft Excel and Access in a Microsoft Windows operating system. Students taking this course should have foundational experience with Excel and Access. Prerequisite(s): ITEC 1440, 1445, or ITEC 1430

(ASL)

Course #	Course Title/Description	Credits	Course Outline
ASL 1400	American Sign Language I In this introductory American Sign Language I (ASL) course, students will develop practical skills and fundamental grammar knowledge required for successful interactions within the Deaf Community. Students will have the ability to use sign language appropriate within a deaf cultural context (including attention-getting strategies, use of facial expressions to produce meaning, using politically correct terminology, and behavioral norms/values). Examination of traditions and values unique to the Deaf Community will allow students to apply a comparative perspective to cross-cultural experiences.	3.00
ASL 1410	American Sign Language II In this American Sign Language II (ASL) course, students will continue to develop practical skills and fundamental grammar knowledge required for successful interactions within the Deaf Community. Students will have the ability to use sign language appropriate within a deaf cultural context, including attention-getting strategies, use of facial expressions to produce meaning, using politically correct terminology, and behavioral norms/values. Examination of traditions and values unique to the Deaf Community will allow students to apply a comparative perspective to cross-cultural experiences.	3.00

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ASL 1400

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Course Title/Description

American Sign Language I - In this introductory American Sign Language I (ASL) course, students will develop practical skills and fundamental grammar knowledge required for successful interactions within the Deaf Community. Students will have the ability to use sign language appropriate within a deaf cultural context (including attention-getting strategies, use of facial expressions to produce meaning, using politically correct terminology, and behavioral norms/values). Examination of traditions and values unique to the Deaf Community will allow students to apply a comparative perspective to cross-cultural experiences.
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ASL 1410

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Course Title/Description

American Sign Language II - In this American Sign Language II (ASL) course, students will continue to develop practical skills and fundamental grammar knowledge required for successful interactions within the Deaf Community. Students will have the ability to use sign language appropriate within a deaf cultural context, including attention-getting strategies, use of facial expressions to produce meaning, using politically correct terminology, and behavioral norms/values. Examination of traditions and values unique to the Deaf Community will allow students to apply a comparative perspective to cross-cultural experiences.

(ART)

Course #	Course Title/Description	Credits
ART 1470	Art Appreciation This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal area 6. This course is an introduction to the artistic process and the rich variety of individual artistic visions that result from the process. The focus of this course is to explore, examine, and appreciate the wide range of art that ranges from the realistic to the abstract and from painting to filmmaking. Individual artists who have developed techniques of self-expression in a wide range of media over the centuries are studied. Students learn how to examine form and content of artwork through critical analysis. Several field trips to artists' studios, galleries, and museums are required.	3.00
ART 1407	Design Basics This course introduces students to the elements of art and the principles of form organization. Students learn to develop unified compositions in both two- and three-dimensional forms. These skills are carried through all design activities.	4.00
ART 1475	Digital Photography This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal area 6. This course introduces students to the fundamentals of digital photography, including operation (camera features), aesthetics/composition, and presentation (digital editing techniques) through basic introduction of Photoshop software. Prerequisite: Students must supply their own digital camera, have a working knowledge of the Windows (or Macintosh) platform, and be able to download and transfer images using CD's or jump drives.	3.00
ART 1450	Life Drawing I Meets MN Transfer Goal Area 6. This is an introductory drawing course where students learn the global skills of drawing. Students learn to see as an artist sees. Drawing teaches the artist to see light, shadow, shapes, and edges in the things being drawn and in all subjects created.	3.00
ART 1401	Prehistoric to Gothic Art This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal area 6. This course provides learners with a survey of the major visual arts from the dawn of prehistoric art to Gothic art as a basis for the development of art and architecture. Special emphasis is placed on art and architecture of the prehistoric world: Egyptian, Ancient near East, Aegean, Greek, Etruscan Roman, Early Christian, Byzantine, Islamic, Early Medieval, Romanesque, and Gothic.	3.00
ART 1406	Renaissance to Modern Art This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal area 6. This course provides learners with a survey of the major visual arts of the Late Gothic through the twentieth century. Special emphasis is placed on art and architecture of the Early Renaissance; High Renaissance; Mannerism; Renaissance in the North; and Baroque in Italy, Germany, Flanders, Holland, Spain, France, and England. The course conclusion includes Neoclassicism and Romanticism; Realism and Impressionism; Postimpressionism; and twentieth century painting, sculpture, and architecture.	3.00
ART 1408	Survey of Western Art & Culture This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal area 6. This course is an overview of the major civilizations that influenced the historical development of western art, architecture, and culture.	4.00

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ART 1470

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Art Appreciation - This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal area 6. This course is an introduction to the artistic process and the rich variety of individual artistic visions that result from the process. The focus of this course is to explore, examine, and appreciate the wide range of art that ranges from the realistic to the abstract and from painting to filmmaking. Individual artists who have developed techniques of self-expression in a wide range of media over the centuries are studied. Students learn how to examine form and content of artwork through critical analysis. Several field trips to artists' studios, galleries, and museums are required.
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ART 1407

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Course Title/Description

Design Basics - This course introduces students to the elements of art and the principles of form organization. Students learn to develop unified compositions in both two- and three-dimensional forms. These skills are carried through all design activities.
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ART 1475

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Digital Photography - This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal area 6. This course introduces students to the fundamentals of digital photography, including operation (camera features), aesthetics/composition, and presentation (digital editing techniques) through basic introduction of Photoshop software. Prerequisite: Students must supply their own digital camera, have a working knowledge of the Windows (or Macintosh) platform, and be able to download and transfer images using CD's or jump drives.
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ART 1450

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Life Drawing I - Meets MN Transfer Goal Area 6. This is an introductory drawing course where students learn the global skills of drawing. Students learn to see as an artist sees. Drawing teaches the artist to see light, shadow, shapes, and edges in the things being drawn and in all subjects created.
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ART 1401

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Prehistoric to Gothic Art - This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal area 6. This course provides learners with a survey of the major visual arts from the dawn of prehistoric art to Gothic art as a basis for the development of art and architecture. Special emphasis is placed on art and architecture of the prehistoric world: Egyptian, Ancient near East, Aegean, Greek, Etruscan Roman, Early Christian, Byzantine, Islamic, Early Medieval, Romanesque, and Gothic.
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ART 1406

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Renaissance to Modern Art - This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal area 6. This course provides learners with a survey of the major visual arts of the Late Gothic through the twentieth century. Special emphasis is placed on art and architecture of the Early Renaissance; High Renaissance; Mannerism; Renaissance in the North; and Baroque in Italy, Germany, Flanders, Holland, Spain, France, and England. The course conclusion includes Neoclassicism and Romanticism; Realism and Impressionism; Postimpressionism; and twentieth century painting, sculpture, and architecture.
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ART 1408

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Course Title/Description

Survey of Western Art & Culture - This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal area 6. This course is an overview of the major civilizations that influenced the historical development of western art, architecture, and culture.

(BIOL)

Course #	Course Title/Description	Credits
BIOL1416	Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal area 3 and studies the human body's structure and function by body systems. Units include basic chemistry; structure and functions of cells; tissues; the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous systems; and special senses. Additional units of study include the structure and function of the endocrine, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems. Lab experience is included.	3.00
BIOL1450	General Biology I This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal area 3. This course is designed as an introduction to the basic life process at the cellular level, including biological molecules, energy and enzyme metabolism, cell types, cell structure and function, cell communication division and regulation, and classical and molecular genetics. Laboratory work including microscopy will be performed. Prerequisite: Previous courses in biology and a basic knowledge of chemistry is recommended.	4.00
BIOL1452	General Biology II This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal area 3 and 10. This course examines the diversity of life, evolutionary theory, and ecology. Specific topics include speciation, the history of life on Earth, the diversity and structures of living organisms, species distributions and interactions, and ecosystems. Human effects on species and ecosystems will be discussed in the context of conservation biology. Previous completion of BIOL 1450 is recommended but not required. Prerequisite(s): College level reading on placement test or a minimum grade of "C" is required in READ 0900.	4.00
BIOL2230	Genetics This course is a study of inheritance using classical Mendelian genetics and modern theories of inheritance. Genetic principles at a molecular, cellular, organismal, and population level, including topics of gene and chromosomal abnormalities, gene mapping and genetic recombination, and genetic engineering are examined. Students will explore and reflect on ethical dimensions of political, social, and personal life implications surrounding genetic testing and genetic modification in human and non-human examples. This genetics course includes a laboratory which further explores molecular and classical genetic techniques. Recommended for students majoring in biology and health-related areas.	4.00
BIOL1417	Human Anatomy & Physiology I This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal area 3. This course provides the learner with an understanding, knowledge, and application skills needed in the area of anatomy and physiology. Students recognize and apply anatomical and medical terminology descriptions of cellular and tissue anatomy and physiology. Foundational skills are then directed toward gaining an understanding of the organs constituting the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous, systems. The normal structure and function of these organ systems are emphasized. Where appropriate, dissections, symptoms, laboratory signs and diagnosis of system pathology are used to illuminate normal processes. Prerequisite: College-level reading score on placement test or READ0900 (College Prep Reading).	4.00
BIOL1419	Human Anatomy and Physiology II This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal area 3. This course provides the learner with understanding, knowledge, and application skills needed in the area of anatomy and physiology. Learners apply anatomical and medical terminology and an understanding of cellular and tissue anatomy and physiology toward gaining an understanding of the organs constituting respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, and lymphatic systems. The normal structure and function of these organ systems are emphasized. Lab experience is included. Dissections, symptoms, laboratory signs, and diagnosis of system pathology are used to illuminate normal processes where appropriate. Prerequisite: BIOL1417.	4.00
BIOL1410	Introduction to Biology I This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal area 3. This course includes an understanding and evaluation of the scientific method, an understanding of body nourishment and the body's ability to transform nourishment into energy, and an evaluation of fat intake. Units of study include the science of genetics (including DNA structure), replication, and gene expression. The course also investigates the genetic relationship to cancer and genetically modified organisms. Units of study investigate the evidence for evolution and natural selection. Lab experience is included.	4.00
BIOL1411	Introduction to Biology II This course provides the learner with a broad introduction to principles and theories in biology. It includes an investigation into the biodiversity, classification of species, and ecology of life. This course addresses the fundamentals of conservation, including the impacts of humans on the environment. Lab experience is included.	4.00
BIOL2225	Microbiology This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal area 3. This course is a study of microorganisms and their relationships to health and disease. The nomenclature, structure, physiology, genetics, and mechanisms of pathogenesis associated with the disease agents of bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoa, and helminthes are covered in the course. Topics also include epidemiology, mutations, and the mechanisms of antibiotics. Integrated lab includes microscopic examination of bacteria, fungi, and parasites, the identification and culturing of bacteria, and the sensitivity of bacteria to antibiotics. Prerequisites: BIOL1416 or BIOL1417 or BIOL1450.	3.00
BIOL1439	Nutrition II This course is designed to provide the learner with additional knowledge of nutrition. Instruction will be provided in the area of nutritional applications for most common lifestyle diseases including: diabetic, obese, and senior citizen groups. Additional instruction in the areas of alternative nutritional practices, supplementation, and eating disorders will be provided. The emphasis will be on the nutritional knowledge required for a specific individual integrated with their overall health and wellness. Prerequisite: BIOL1435.	2.00
BIOL1430	People and the Environment This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal area 10. When this course is taken with BIOL1431 (Lab), it meets MnTC Goal 3 and 10. This course discusses the major environmental problems challenging life on Earth. The major purpose of the class is to heighten awareness of environmental problems and to employ critical thinking to address possible solutions to these problems. Discussions include land use practices in Douglas County, Minnesota and their impact on the environment.	3.00
BIOL1431	People and the Environment Lab This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal area 3. When this course is taken with BIOL1430 (lecture), it meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal area 3 and 10. The lab focuses on giving learners an understanding of how environmental issues and problems are studied and sampled in the field. Numerous field trips to different sites in Douglas County (or provided visual images) allow sampling and visual observation of activities affecting the environment.	1.00
BIOL1413	Plant Biology This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal area 3 and 10. This course is designed for both non-science and science majors. The course covers the structure and physiology of plants, their diversity, adaptations to the environment, and their evolutionary and ecological relationships. Also included is the human influence affecting the plant aspect of the environment and solutions to environmental challenges. Laboratory work is included.	4.00
BIOL1435	Principles of Nutrition This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal area 3. Information covered in this course includes the food pyramid, the six major nutrients, and nutrition throughout the life cycle. It includes the process of digestion, Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA), nutrition labeling, and food fallacies; and calculation of nutrition requirements and ideal body weights. Common health issues related to nutritional status are covered, as well as eating disorders, sports nutrition, and food-borne illness. Students will have a lab-like experience tracking, measuring, calculating and analyzing their diet and presenting the results in a written analytical report.	3.00

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BIOL1416

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Course Title/Description

Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology - This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal area 3 and studies the human body's structure and function by body systems. Units include basic chemistry; structure and functions of cells; tissues; the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous systems; and special senses. Additional units of study include the structure and function of the endocrine, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems. Lab experience is included.
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BIOL1450

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Course Title/Description

General Biology I - This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal area 3. This course is designed as an introduction to the basic life process at the cellular level, including biological molecules, energy and enzyme metabolism, cell types, cell structure and function, cell communication division and regulation, and classical and molecular genetics. Laboratory work including microscopy will be performed. Prerequisite: Previous courses in biology and a basic knowledge of chemistry is recommended.
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BIOL1452

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Course Title/Description

General Biology II - This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal area 3 and 10. This course examines the diversity of life, evolutionary theory, and ecology. Specific topics include speciation, the history of life on Earth, the diversity and structures of living organisms, species distributions and interactions, and ecosystems. Human effects on species and ecosystems will be discussed in the context of conservation biology. Previous completion of BIOL 1450 is recommended but not required. Prerequisite(s): College level reading on placement test or a minimum grade of "C" is required in READ 0900.
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BIOL2230

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Course Title/Description

Genetics - This course is a study of inheritance using classical Mendelian genetics and modern theories of inheritance. Genetic principles at a molecular, cellular, organismal, and population level, including topics of gene and chromosomal abnormalities, gene mapping and genetic recombination, and genetic engineering are examined. Students will explore and reflect on ethical dimensions of political, social, and personal life implications surrounding genetic testing and genetic modification in human and non-human examples. This genetics course includes a laboratory which further explores molecular and classical genetic techniques. Recommended for students majoring in biology and health-related areas.
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BIOL1417

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Course Title/Description

Human Anatomy & Physiology I - This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal area 3. This course provides the learner with an understanding, knowledge, and application skills needed in the area of anatomy and physiology. Students recognize and apply anatomical and medical terminology descriptions of cellular and tissue anatomy and physiology. Foundational skills are then directed toward gaining an understanding of the organs constituting the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous, systems. The normal structure and function of these organ systems are emphasized. Where appropriate, dissections, symptoms, laboratory signs and diagnosis of system pathology are used to illuminate normal processes. Prerequisite: College-level reading score on placement test or READ0900 (College Prep Reading).
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BIOL1419

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Course Title/Description

Human Anatomy and Physiology II - This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal area 3. This course provides the learner with understanding, knowledge, and application skills needed in the area of anatomy and physiology. Learners apply anatomical and medical terminology and an understanding of cellular and tissue anatomy and physiology toward gaining an understanding of the organs constituting respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, and lymphatic systems. The normal structure and function of these organ systems are emphasized. Lab experience is included. Dissections, symptoms, laboratory signs, and diagnosis of system pathology are used to illuminate normal processes where appropriate. Prerequisite: BIOL1417.
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BIOL1410

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Course Title/Description

Introduction to Biology I - This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal area 3. This course includes an understanding and evaluation of the scientific method, an understanding of body nourishment and the body's ability to transform nourishment into energy, and an evaluation of fat intake. Units of study include the science of genetics (including DNA structure), replication, and gene expression. The course also investigates the genetic relationship to cancer and genetically modified organisms. Units of study investigate the evidence for evolution and natural selection. Lab experience is included.
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BIOL1411

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Course Title/Description

Introduction to Biology II - This course provides the learner with a broad introduction to principles and theories in biology. It includes an investigation into the biodiversity, classification of species, and ecology of life. This course addresses the fundamentals of conservation, including the impacts of humans on the environment. Lab experience is included.
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BIOL2225

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Course Title/Description

Microbiology - This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal area 3. This course is a study of microorganisms and their relationships to health and disease. The nomenclature, structure, physiology, genetics, and mechanisms of pathogenesis associated with the disease agents of bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoa, and helminthes are covered in the course. Topics also include epidemiology, mutations, and the mechanisms of antibiotics. Integrated lab includes microscopic examination of bacteria, fungi, and parasites, the identification and culturing of bacteria, and the sensitivity of bacteria to antibiotics. Prerequisites: BIOL1416 or BIOL1417 or BIOL1450.
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BIOL1439

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Course Title/Description

Nutrition II - This course is designed to provide the learner with additional knowledge of nutrition. Instruction will be provided in the area of nutritional applications for most common lifestyle diseases including: diabetic, obese, and senior citizen groups. Additional instruction in the areas of alternative nutritional practices, supplementation, and eating disorders will be provided. The emphasis will be on the nutritional knowledge required for a specific individual integrated with their overall health and wellness. Prerequisite: BIOL1435.
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BIOL1430

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Course Title/Description

People and the Environment - This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal area 10. When this course is taken with BIOL1431 (Lab), it meets MnTC Goal 3 and 10. This course discusses the major environmental problems challenging life on Earth. The major purpose of the class is to heighten awareness of environmental problems and to employ critical thinking to address possible solutions to these problems. Discussions include land use practices in Douglas County, Minnesota and their impact on the environment.
Course #

BIOL1431

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

People and the Environment Lab - This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal area 3. When this course is taken with BIOL1430 (lecture), it meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal area 3 and 10. The lab focuses on giving learners an understanding of how environmental issues and problems are studied and sampled in the field. Numerous field trips to different sites in Douglas County (or provided visual images) allow sampling and visual observation of activities affecting the environment.
Course #

BIOL1413

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Plant Biology - This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal area 3 and 10. This course is designed for both non-science and science majors. The course covers the structure and physiology of plants, their diversity, adaptations to the environment, and their evolutionary and ecological relationships. Also included is the human influence affecting the plant aspect of the environment and solutions to environmental challenges. Laboratory work is included.
Course #

BIOL1435

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Principles of Nutrition - This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal area 3. Information covered in this course includes the food pyramid, the six major nutrients, and nutrition throughout the life cycle. It includes the process of digestion, Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA), nutrition labeling, and food fallacies; and calculation of nutrition requirements and ideal body weights. Common health issues related to nutritional status are covered, as well as eating disorders, sports nutrition, and food-borne illness. Students will have a lab-like experience tracking, measuring, calculating and analyzing their diet and presenting the results in a written analytical report.

(BUS)

Course #	Course Title/Description	Credits
BUS 2200	Business Law This course examines the principles of law related to business, legal institutions in society, business ethics, and business organization structure. Emphasis will be placed on the American legal system as it relates to ethics in a business environment, contracts, product liability, dispute resolution, principal and agent relationships, and business organizational structure. Prerequisite(s): None	3.00
BUS 1200	Financial Markets This course explores financial markets from the view point of Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). The course looks at capital markets in a context of understanding trading, managing customers' accounts, and identifying prohibited activities. Learners will understand how government oversite and regulations affect the agent's work relating to customers' needs.	3.00
BUS 1100	Financial Products This course explores financial products and services offered by financial institutions and brokers. The course explores matching financial products with customers to create a financial portfolio. Learners create and track a hypothetical investment portfolio and identify financial products to meet customer needs.	3.00
BUS 2220	Principles of Management Learners gain an understanding of business management concepts and the history of management. The learner explores the changing environment of business and its effect on business and managerial processes.	3.00

Course #

BUS 2200

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Business Law - This course examines the principles of law related to business, legal institutions in society, business ethics, and business organization structure. Emphasis will be placed on the American legal system as it relates to ethics in a business environment, contracts, product liability, dispute resolution, principal and agent relationships, and business organizational structure. Prerequisite(s): None
Course #

BUS 1200

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Financial Markets - This course explores financial markets from the view point of Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). The course looks at capital markets in a context of understanding trading, managing customers' accounts, and identifying prohibited activities. Learners will understand how government oversite and regulations affect the agent's work relating to customers' needs.
Course #

BUS 1100

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Course Title/Description

Financial Products - This course explores financial products and services offered by financial institutions and brokers. The course explores matching financial products with customers to create a financial portfolio. Learners create and track a hypothetical investment portfolio and identify financial products to meet customer needs.
Course #

BUS 2220

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Principles of Management - Learners gain an understanding of business management concepts and the history of management. The learner explores the changing environment of business and its effect on business and managerial processes.

(CARP)

Course #	Course Title/Description	Credits
CARP1641	Architectural Drafting In this course, students receive basic instruction in the areas of architectural drafting, blueprint reading, and estimating.	3.00
CARP2520	Blueprint Reading The purpose of this course is to teach underlying principles of basic structure of the different types of typical buildings. Students develop communication skills in reading plans and specifications for residential and light commercial construction. The focus of this course is blueprint reading skills. The language of blueprint reading is presented in lecture and through the text. Prerequisite: CARP1510, CARP1538, and CARP1641.	3.00
CARP1647	Cabinet Making Learners study and make working drawings, plan for efficiency, select styles, layout cabinets, and estimate materials. Students learn basic tools and wood joints, make and interpret drawings, and construct a mock-up cabinet project. They also build and install residential cabinets and install countertops.	3.00
CARP2620	Computerized Architectural Drafting This course introduces students to Computer Assisted Design and Drafting (CADD) using Chief Architect. Basic commands and software techniques, materials lists, and eventual estimation of a project are covered. Learners draft small scale projects, single family dwellings, and multilevel living drawings. Prerequisite: CARP1538 and CARP1641.	3.00
CARP2612	Computerized Estimating This course uses a software program designed for contractors that is based on Microsoft Excel. Students learn the basics of using computer spreadsheets and learn how to create a personalized automated spreadsheet estimating program. The student learns how to operate this program and perform a house estimating project utilizing the software. Prerequisite: CARP2635.	2.00
CARP2540	Computerized Management Learners use computers to estimate materials, labor, bidding, and job cost for residential and commercial construction. This course focuses on the various computer estimating programs available to contractors. In addition, there is a focus on the construction business and the problems builders have in maintaining a good set of useful books. Learners utilize a computer accounting program designed especially for the construction industry. Prerequisite: CARP1510, CARP1538, and CARP1641.	3.00
CARP2541	Construction Safety & Minnesota Construction Law Learners examine the international residential code as it applies to residential practices. OSHA regulations covering construction and job site safety are covered. Prerequisite: CARP1631.	2.00
CARP2635	Estimating Students estimate materials and labor for residential construction from the foundation through the finishing. This course presents the theory that residential construction is a highly competitive business, and the success or failure of any builder begins with the accuracy of his/her cost estimate for each individual job. Prerequisite: CARP1510 and CARP1538.	3.00
CARP1533	Foundations and Concrete This is a study of footings and foundations. Techniques, procedures, and practices for concrete block, poured walls, and flatwork are studied. Building forms for flatwork, walls, and wood foundations are studied. Students learn basic tools, usage, care, and forming techniques. This course is a prerequisite for CARP1538.	3.00
CARP1510	Framing and Construction I This course includes studying the different types of floor, wall, and roof framing; exterior trim; and finish. A large portion of the course is spent on remodeling techniques. Students learn basic terminology and techniques that apply to the trade.	3.00
CARP1538	Framing and Construction II In this course, learners study different types of interior and exterior finishes. A large portion of this course is spent on remodeling techniques. This course is a prerequisite for the second year of the Carpentry program.	3.00
CARP2704	Internship Internship is a supervised student occupational experience (SOE) at an approved employment training station. Forty-eight hours of SOE are required for each internship credit. The working situation is consistent with the student's career goals and program objectives. The internship provides students the opportunity to experience full-time (30 hours per week or greater), paid, business and industry entry level, training related student occupational work experience, while simultaneously having the advantage of being supervised by a program instructor/coordinator. Any modifications to this internship policy must be endorsed by the program advisor and approved by Academic Affairs. Prerequisite: Completion of first three semesters.	4.00
CARP1621	Shop I This course provides learners instruction in assembling floor, wall, and roof sections. Some concrete work is also introduced. Learners are introduced to building practices, tools of the trade, and work habits.	3.00
CARP1622	Shop II Learners will learn how to construct different types of floors and walls and roof framing and exterior finishes. Learners will do floor, wall, and roof framing as they begin to build a house. Prerequisite: CARP1621.	3.00
CARP1623	Shop III Learners build projects, including framing, interior, and exterior finish. Learners lay out, fabricate, and install cabinets including countertops. Prerequisite: CARP1622.	3.00
CARP1624	Shop IV Learners conduct finishing carpentry work on a house project. They also build stairs and research optional construction practices and systems. Remodeling is also done, if possible. The learners build and install cabinets and also fabricate and install countertops. Prerequisite: CARP1623.	3.00
CARP2625	Shop V This course is a hands-on construction project that focuses on residential construction. The work is done on site. Prerequisite: CARP1624.	3.00
CARP2626	Shop VI In this course, students experience hands-on house building from the sill to finishing the exterior. The focus of this course is to put into practice all the principles of carpentry taught in prior classes dealing with the framing of non-load bearing and load bearing requirements of a house. Mock-ups are also used to create a variety of construction projects for additional work experience. This advantage class gives students the opportunity to work alone on projects. Prerequisite: CARP2625.	3.00
CARP2627	Shop VII This course provides hands-on experience in cabinets and finishing the interior of a home. The focus of this course is to put into practice all the principles of carpentry taught in prior classes dealing with finishing of the interior of a house. Prerequisite: CARP2626.	2.00
CARP2628	Shop VIII This course is a continuation of CARP2627. The student continues hands-on experience in the construction and installation of cabinets and finishing interior and exterior house trim.	3.00
CARP1631	Tool Safety & First Aid Learners study safe work habits and basic first aid, including CPR. This course demonstrates how to use and maintain hand tools, portable power tools, and woodworking machines in a safe and efficient manner. The builder's level and transit is studied and used. This course is a prerequisite for any other course that requires the use of the previously mentioned tools and/or machines. This course is required for graduation.	3.00

Course #

CARP1641

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Architectural Drafting - In this course, students receive basic instruction in the areas of architectural drafting, blueprint reading, and estimating.
Course #

CARP2520

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Blueprint Reading - The purpose of this course is to teach underlying principles of basic structure of the different types of typical buildings. Students develop communication skills in reading plans and specifications for residential and light commercial construction. The focus of this course is blueprint reading skills. The language of blueprint reading is presented in lecture and through the text. Prerequisite: CARP1510, CARP1538, and CARP1641.
Course #

CARP1647

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Cabinet Making - Learners study and make working drawings, plan for efficiency, select styles, layout cabinets, and estimate materials. Students learn basic tools and wood joints, make and interpret drawings, and construct a mock-up cabinet project. They also build and install residential cabinets and install countertops.
Course #

CARP2620

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Computerized Architectural Drafting - This course introduces students to Computer Assisted Design and Drafting (CADD) using Chief Architect. Basic commands and software techniques, materials lists, and eventual estimation of a project are covered. Learners draft small scale projects, single family dwellings, and multilevel living drawings. Prerequisite: CARP1538 and CARP1641.
Course #

CARP2612

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Computerized Estimating - This course uses a software program designed for contractors that is based on Microsoft Excel. Students learn the basics of using computer spreadsheets and learn how to create a personalized automated spreadsheet estimating program. The student learns how to operate this program and perform a house estimating project utilizing the software. Prerequisite: CARP2635.
Course #

CARP2540

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Computerized Management - Learners use computers to estimate materials, labor, bidding, and job cost for residential and commercial construction. This course focuses on the various computer estimating programs available to contractors. In addition, there is a focus on the construction business and the problems builders have in maintaining a good set of useful books. Learners utilize a computer accounting program designed especially for the construction industry. Prerequisite: CARP1510, CARP1538, and CARP1641.
Course #

CARP2541

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Construction Safety & Minnesota Construction Law - Learners examine the international residential code as it applies to residential practices. OSHA regulations covering construction and job site safety are covered. Prerequisite: CARP1631.
Course #

CARP2635

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Estimating - Students estimate materials and labor for residential construction from the foundation through the finishing. This course presents the theory that residential construction is a highly competitive business, and the success or failure of any builder begins with the accuracy of his/her cost estimate for each individual job. Prerequisite: CARP1510 and CARP1538.
Course #

CARP1533

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Foundations and Concrete - This is a study of footings and foundations. Techniques, procedures, and practices for concrete block, poured walls, and flatwork are studied. Building forms for flatwork, walls, and wood foundations are studied. Students learn basic tools, usage, care, and forming techniques. This course is a prerequisite for CARP1538.
Course #

CARP1510

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Framing and Construction I - This course includes studying the different types of floor, wall, and roof framing; exterior trim; and finish. A large portion of the course is spent on remodeling techniques. Students learn basic terminology and techniques that apply to the trade.
Course #

CARP1538

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Framing and Construction II - In this course, learners study different types of interior and exterior finishes. A large portion of this course is spent on remodeling techniques. This course is a prerequisite for the second year of the Carpentry program.
Course #

CARP2704

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Internship - Internship is a supervised student occupational experience (SOE) at an approved employment training station. Forty-eight hours of SOE are required for each internship credit. The working situation is consistent with the student's career goals and program objectives. The internship provides students the opportunity to experience full-time (30 hours per week or greater), paid, business and industry entry level, training related student occupational work experience, while simultaneously having the advantage of being supervised by a program instructor/coordinator. Any modifications to this internship policy must be endorsed by the program advisor and approved by Academic Affairs. Prerequisite: Completion of first three semesters.
Course #

CARP1621

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Shop I - This course provides learners instruction in assembling floor, wall, and roof sections. Some concrete work is also introduced. Learners are introduced to building practices, tools of the trade, and work habits.
Course #

CARP1622

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Shop II - Learners will learn how to construct different types of floors and walls and roof framing and exterior finishes. Learners will do floor, wall, and roof framing as they begin to build a house. Prerequisite: CARP1621.
Course #

CARP1623

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Shop III - Learners build projects, including framing, interior, and exterior finish. Learners lay out, fabricate, and install cabinets including countertops. Prerequisite: CARP1622.
Course #

CARP1624

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Shop IV - Learners conduct finishing carpentry work on a house project. They also build stairs and research optional construction practices and systems. Remodeling is also done, if possible. The learners build and install cabinets and also fabricate and install countertops. Prerequisite: CARP1623.
Course #

CARP2625

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Shop V - This course is a hands-on construction project that focuses on residential construction. The work is done on site. Prerequisite: CARP1624.
Course #

CARP2626

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Shop VI - In this course, students experience hands-on house building from the sill to finishing the exterior. The focus of this course is to put into practice all the principles of carpentry taught in prior classes dealing with the framing of non-load bearing and load bearing requirements of a house. Mock-ups are also used to create a variety of construction projects for additional work experience. This advantage class gives students the opportunity to work alone on projects. Prerequisite: CARP2625.
Course #

CARP2627

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Shop VII - This course provides hands-on experience in cabinets and finishing the interior of a home. The focus of this course is to put into practice all the principles of carpentry taught in prior classes dealing with finishing of the interior of a house. Prerequisite: CARP2626.
Course #

CARP2628

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Shop VIII - This course is a continuation of CARP2627. The student continues hands-on experience in the construction and installation of cabinets and finishing interior and exterior house trim.
Course #

CARP1631

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Tool Safety & First Aid - Learners study safe work habits and basic first aid, including CPR. This course demonstrates how to use and maintain hand tools, portable power tools, and woodworking machines in a safe and efficient manner. The builder's level and transit is studied and used. This course is a prerequisite for any other course that requires the use of the previously mentioned tools and/or machines. This course is required for graduation.

(CHEM)

Course #	Course Title/Description	Credits
CHEM1405	Fundamentals of Chemistry This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal area 3. This course provides the learner with an understanding of the principles and theories of chemistry. It includes concepts of inorganic chemistry, basic rules of valence, atomic and molecular structure, laws of chemical combination, types of reactions, and gas laws. It also introduces the learner to the basics of modern organic chemistry. Lab experience is included. Prerequisite: College level math score on a placement test or a grade of "CR" in Preparatory Math for Health Sciences (MATH0000).	3.00
CHEM1406	Fundamentals of Chemistry This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal areas 2 and 3. This course provides the learner with an understanding of the principles and theories of chemistry. It includes concepts of inorganic chemistry, basic rules of valence, atomic and molecular structure, laws of chemical combination, types of reactions, and gas laws. It also introduces the learner to concepts of solutions, acids and bases and chemical equilibrium. Lab experience is included.	4.00
CHEM1500	General Chemistry I This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal areas 2 and 3. This course provides the learner with an understanding of the principles and theories of inorganic, physical, solution, and gas phase chemistry. It includes general chemistry principles of atomic structure; stoichiometry; solutions; bonding; thermochemistry; electronic structure; periodic properties of the elements; properties of solids, liquids and gases; molecular geometry; and intermolecular forces. The laboratory component introduces relevant techniques, methods, and instrumentation. This course is intended for chemistry majors and minors, biology majors, and pre-professional students. Fundamentals of Chemistry (CHEM1405) is recommended but not required. Prerequisites: College level mathematics score on a placement test or a minimum grade of "C" in Intermediate Algebra (MATH0431).	4.00
CHEM1505	General Chemistry II This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal areas 2 & 3. This course provides the learner with a continued development of the principles and theories of inorganic, physical, solution, and gas phase chemistry begun in CHEM 1500. It includes general chemistry principles of intermolecular forces; solutions; solids; kinetics; chemical, acid-base, and solubility equilibria; thermodynamics; electrochemistry; and nuclear chemistry. The laboratory component introduces techniques, methods, and instrumentation to further the content taught in lecture. Intended for chemistry majors and minors, biology majors, and pre-professional students.	4.00
CHEM1410	Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal area 3. This course provides the learner with an understanding of the principles and theories of organic and biochemistry. It includes concepts of organic chemistry and biochemistry including properties of organic compounds, nomenclature, functional groups, basic organic reactions, an exploration of biochemicals, and metabolic pathways. Lab experience is included. Prerequisite: College level reading score on a placement test or a minimum grade of "C" in College Prep Reading (READ0900).	4.00

Course #

CHEM1405

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Fundamentals of Chemistry - This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal area 3. This course provides the learner with an understanding of the principles and theories of chemistry. It includes concepts of inorganic chemistry, basic rules of valence, atomic and molecular structure, laws of chemical combination, types of reactions, and gas laws. It also introduces the learner to the basics of modern organic chemistry. Lab experience is included. Prerequisite: College level math score on a placement test or a grade of "CR" in Preparatory Math for Health Sciences (MATH0000).
Course #

CHEM1406

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Fundamentals of Chemistry - This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal areas 2 and 3. This course provides the learner with an understanding of the principles and theories of chemistry. It includes concepts of inorganic chemistry, basic rules of valence, atomic and molecular structure, laws of chemical combination, types of reactions, and gas laws. It also introduces the learner to concepts of solutions, acids and bases and chemical equilibrium. Lab experience is included.
Course #

CHEM1500

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

General Chemistry I - This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal areas 2 and 3. This course provides the learner with an understanding of the principles and theories of inorganic, physical, solution, and gas phase chemistry. It includes general chemistry principles of atomic structure; stoichiometry; solutions; bonding; thermochemistry; electronic structure; periodic properties of the elements; properties of solids, liquids and gases; molecular geometry; and intermolecular forces. The laboratory component introduces relevant techniques, methods, and instrumentation. This course is intended for chemistry majors and minors, biology majors, and pre-professional students. Fundamentals of Chemistry (CHEM1405) is recommended but not required. Prerequisites: College level mathematics score on a placement test or a minimum grade of "C" in Intermediate Algebra (MATH0431).
Course #

CHEM1505

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

General Chemistry II - This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal areas 2 & 3. This course provides the learner with a continued development of the principles and theories of inorganic, physical, solution, and gas phase chemistry begun in CHEM 1500. It includes general chemistry principles of intermolecular forces; solutions; solids; kinetics; chemical, acid-base, and solubility equilibria; thermodynamics; electrochemistry; and nuclear chemistry. The laboratory component introduces techniques, methods, and instrumentation to further the content taught in lecture. Intended for chemistry majors and minors, biology majors, and pre-professional students.
Course #

CHEM1410

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry - This course meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal area 3. This course provides the learner with an understanding of the principles and theories of organic and biochemistry. It includes concepts of organic chemistry and biochemistry including properties of organic compounds, nomenclature, functional groups, basic organic reactions, an exploration of biochemicals, and metabolic pathways. Lab experience is included. Prerequisite: College level reading score on a placement test or a minimum grade of "C" in College Prep Reading (READ0900).

(CHCA)

Course #	Course Title/Description	Credits
CHCA1220	Child Safety, Health and Nutrition This course guides the student in obtaining skills needed to establish and maintain a physically and psychologically safe and healthy learning environment for young children. Topics include preventing illness and accidents; handling emergencies; providing health, safety, and nutrition educational experiences; meeting children's basic nutritional needs; recognizing child abuse; and current health related issues. This course does not include CPR or first aid certification.	4.00
CHCA2580	Creative Development Learning Experiences This course is an overview of creative/aesthetic learning experiences in either home or center based settings. Students integrate knowledge of child development, learning environments, and teaching methods to promote children's artistic, musical, movement, and dramatic abilities.	3.00
CHCA1240	Family/Community Relations This course helps professionals working with young children increase their understanding of diverse families and provides an opportunity to examine how current societal and community issues impact the development of children and the well being of families. The changing role and structure of families, cultural diversity/dynamics, bias, public education, housing, employment, crime, healthcare, legal services, and social services are explored.	3.00
CHCA1210	Foundations of Child Development This course provides an overview of typical and atypical child development across cultures from prenatal through school age, including physical, social, emotional, language, cognitive, aesthetic, and identity/individual development. It integrates developmental theory with appropriate practices in a variety of early childhood care and education settings.	3.00
CHCA1230	Guidance: Managing the Physical & Social Environment This course provides an exploration of the physical and social environments that promote learning and development for young children. It includes an introduction to basic child guidance techniques for individual and group situations. Emphasis is on problem prevention and positive guidance strategies, recognition, communication, limit setting, problem solving, and behavior modification. Students apply their knowledge of the environment's role in an actual work setting.	4.00
CHCA1310	Infant/Tod Dev/Lrng This course is an overview of infant/toddler theory and development in center based or home settings. Students integrate knowledge of developmental needs, developmentally appropriate environments, effective caregiving, teaching strategies, and observation methods. Prerequisite: CHCA1210 or instructor approval.	4.00
CHCA2511	Internship This course provides an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills in an actual child development setting. Students observe and assess children's behavior, facilitate free choice play, implement adult directed learning experiences, and maintain professional relationships. Prerequisite: CHCA1210 and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.	3.00
CHCA1201	Introduction to Early Childhood Education This course explores career opportunities for working with children in a variety of child development programs. The course also examines job requirements, duties, regulations, issues, skills, and personal characteristics for becoming successful professionals in early childhood settings.	3.00
CHCA2560	Language & Literature Learning Experiences This course is an overview of language and literacy learning experiences in either home or center based settings. Students integrate knowledge of child development, learning environments, and teaching methods to promote literacy, conversation, literature, and bilingualism.	3.00
CHCA2535	Managing Challenging Behaviors This course helps students understand children's behavior problems and identify intervention strategies to prevent and resolve problem behavior, use behavior modification techniques effectively, and design behavior plans.	3.00
CHCA1316	Mixed-Age Development & Learning This course is an overview of child development theory in center based or home settings. Students integrate knowledge of developmental needs, developmentally appropriate environments, effective caregiving, teaching strategies, and observation methods.	4.00
CHCA2570	Multicultural Learning Experiences This course provides a general overview of multicultural education in child development settings. Students examine the major approaches to multicultural early childhood education, steps to implement multicultural curriculum, developmentally appropriate learning experiences, curriculum themes, holidays, and celebrations, and communication strategies.	3.00
CHCA1340	Planning & Implementing Curriculum This course examines the role of the teacher in early childhood settings. It applies the knowledge of child development as it relates to individual children, communities, curriculum, and communication activities.	4.00
CHCA2810	Practicum I This course provides an opportunity to apply knowledge and skill in an early childhood setting. Students implement a variety of learning experiences that are developmentally appropriate for and culturally sensitive to a specific age and group of children. Prerequisite: CHCA1210.	3.00
CHCA2840	Practicum II This course is an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills in program planning for early childhood/special education leadership roles. Students identify, design, implement, and analyze a comprehensive program that includes schedules, daily plans, sensitivity to individual children and family needs, integration of children with special needs, integration of community resources, cooperation with co-workers, and staff development considerations. Prerequisite: CHCA1210.	3.00
CHCA1312	Preschool Development and Learning This course is an overview of school age theory and development in center based or home settings. Students integrate knowledge of developmental needs, developmentally appropriate environments, effective caregiving, teaching strategies, and observation methods. Prerequisite: CHCA1210 or instructor approval.	4.00
CHCA2600	Professional Leadership This course prepares students to take an active/advocate role in the child development profession by examining the history, current trends, and future of child care and early childhood education.	3.00
CHCA2640	Program Planning This course is an advanced level exploration of program management skills for teachers of young children. Emphasis is on organizing, implementing, and evaluating a quality, comprehensive child care program plan.	3.00
CHCA1314	School-Age Development & Learning This course is an overview of school age theory and development in center based or home settings. Students integrate knowledge of developmental needs, developmentally appropriate environments, effective caregiving, teaching strategies, and observation methods.	4.00

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CHCA1220

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Child Safety, Health and Nutrition - This course guides the student in obtaining skills needed to establish and maintain a physically and psychologically safe and healthy learning environment for young children. Topics include preventing illness and accidents; handling emergencies; providing health, safety, and nutrition educational experiences; meeting children's basic nutritional needs; recognizing child abuse; and current health related issues. This course does not include CPR or first aid certification.
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CHCA2580

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Creative Development Learning Experiences - This course is an overview of creative/aesthetic learning experiences in either home or center based settings. Students integrate knowledge of child development, learning environments, and teaching methods to promote children's artistic, musical, movement, and dramatic abilities.
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CHCA1240

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Family/Community Relations - This course helps professionals working with young children increase their understanding of diverse families and provides an opportunity to examine how current societal and community issues impact the development of children and the well being of families. The changing role and structure of families, cultural diversity/dynamics, bias, public education, housing, employment, crime, healthcare, legal services, and social services are explored.
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CHCA1210

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Course Title/Description

Foundations of Child Development - This course provides an overview of typical and atypical child development across cultures from prenatal through school age, including physical, social, emotional, language, cognitive, aesthetic, and identity/individual development. It integrates developmental theory with appropriate practices in a variety of early childhood care and education settings.
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CHCA1230

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Course Title/Description

Guidance: Managing the Physical & Social Environment - This course provides an exploration of the physical and social environments that promote learning and development for young children. It includes an introduction to basic child guidance techniques for individual and group situations. Emphasis is on problem prevention and positive guidance strategies, recognition, communication, limit setting, problem solving, and behavior modification. Students apply their knowledge of the environment's role in an actual work setting.
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CHCA1310

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Infant/Tod Dev/Lrng - This course is an overview of infant/toddler theory and development in center based or home settings. Students integrate knowledge of developmental needs, developmentally appropriate environments, effective caregiving, teaching strategies, and observation methods. Prerequisite: CHCA1210 or instructor approval.
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CHCA2511

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Internship - This course provides an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills in an actual child development setting. Students observe and assess children's behavior, facilitate free choice play, implement adult directed learning experiences, and maintain professional relationships. Prerequisite: CHCA1210 and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.
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CHCA1201

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Introduction to Early Childhood Education - This course explores career opportunities for working with children in a variety of child development programs. The course also examines job requirements, duties, regulations, issues, skills, and personal characteristics for becoming successful professionals in early childhood settings.
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CHCA2560

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Language & Literature Learning Experiences - This course is an overview of language and literacy learning experiences in either home or center based settings. Students integrate knowledge of child development, learning environments, and teaching methods to promote literacy, conversation, literature, and bilingualism.
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CHCA2535

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Managing Challenging Behaviors - This course helps students understand children's behavior problems and identify intervention strategies to prevent and resolve problem behavior, use behavior modification techniques effectively, and design behavior plans.
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CHCA1316

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Mixed-Age Development & Learning - This course is an overview of child development theory in center based or home settings. Students integrate knowledge of developmental needs, developmentally appropriate environments, effective caregiving, teaching strategies, and observation methods.
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CHCA2570

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Course Title/Description

Multicultural Learning Experiences - This course provides a general overview of multicultural education in child development settings. Students examine the major approaches to multicultural early childhood education, steps to implement multicultural curriculum, developmentally appropriate learning experiences, curriculum themes, holidays, and celebrations, and communication strategies.
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CHCA1340

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Course Title/Description

Planning & Implementing Curriculum - This course examines the role of the teacher in early childhood settings. It applies the knowledge of child development as it relates to individual children, communities, curriculum, and communication activities.
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CHCA2810

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Course Title/Description

Practicum I - This course provides an opportunity to apply knowledge and skill in an early childhood setting. Students implement a variety of learning experiences that are developmentally appropriate for and culturally sensitive to a specific age and group of children. Prerequisite: CHCA1210.
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CHCA2840

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Course Title/Description

Practicum II - This course is an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills in program planning for early childhood/special education leadership roles. Students identify, design, implement, and analyze a comprehensive program that includes schedules, daily plans, sensitivity to individual children and family needs, integration of children with special needs, integration of community resources, cooperation with co-workers, and staff development considerations. Prerequisite: CHCA1210.
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CHCA1312

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Course Title/Description

Preschool Development and Learning - This course is an overview of school age theory and development in center based or home settings. Students integrate knowledge of developmental needs, developmentally appropriate environments, effective caregiving, teaching strategies, and observation methods. Prerequisite: CHCA1210 or instructor approval.
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CHCA2600

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Professional Leadership - This course prepares students to take an active/advocate role in the child development profession by examining the history, current trends, and future of child care and early childhood education.
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CHCA2640

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Course Title/Description

Program Planning - This course is an advanced level exploration of program management skills for teachers of young children. Emphasis is on organizing, implementing, and evaluating a quality, comprehensive child care program plan.
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CHCA1314

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School-Age Development & Learning - This course is an overview of school age theory and development in center based or home settings. Students integrate knowledge of developmental needs, developmentally appropriate environments, effective caregiving, teaching strategies, and observation methods.

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Course #	Course Title/Description	Credits
COAR2616	Advertising Design I This computer intensive course explores the contemporary advertising market. The student learns more about print advertising, the strategies used to "sell" the consumer, and the technical and creative aspects of putting together interesting advertising materials in this challenging and dynamic field. By completing a series of advertising projects on the computer, the student learns to solve design problems using a step-by-step creative process. Prerequisite: COAR1614 and COAR1615.	3.00
COAR1600	Color and Design Color is the major focus of this course, which examines the importance of color along with the other elements of design. The learner studies the science of color, the history of color, the experience of color, and how to mix and use color. Watercolors and computers are used to create color exercises. The learner experiments with color systems and thinks creatively with color using design principles. Prerequisite: A laptop with one of the following software: InDesign, Illustrator, FreeHand, or Coral Draw is required. Use of the software is not taught in this course; therefore, students must have a working proficiency of whatever software they choose to use. Students not enrolled in the Communication Art and Design program require the instructors approval.	3.00
COAR1614	Communication Design I This is a basic course using principles and processes of design to produce advertising for products, services, and ideas. The student uses traditional design tools and basic design principles to create advertising solutions for the marketplace.	3.00
COAR1615	Communication Design II In this course, learners build on their design foundation and begin to generate more intricate designs and creative solutions, especially related to advertising design. This course is the foundation for understanding layout tactics and creative strategies before advancing to complex brand solutions.	3.00
COAR2515	Communication Design III In this course learners explore the concept of branding, including the intricacies of mark making and its rich history. Students move from creating logos and symbols to implementing complex brand identity campaigns.	3.00
COAR2525	Communication Design IV In this course, the learner practices three-dimensional package construction. Through exercises and assignments, students will explore various folds and cuts. In addition, students develop proficiency in reading and creating package design files according to specification.	3.00
COAR1604	Computer I/InDesign The unique capabilities of the Macintosh computer and the various software options available are explored as they relate to the field of Communication Art and Design. InDesign, a page layout design program, is used in the development of ads, brochures, etc.	3.00
COAR1624	Computer II/Photoshop This course helps the student master the dominant photo manipulation software used in industry. Projects are created using Photoshop as well as InDesign.	3.00
COAR2613	Computer III/Illustrator The learner establishes a working familiarity with Illustrator. Through the execution of the units in this course, the student develops technical drawing skills and a design sensibility.	3.00
COAR2629	Corporate Identity I This course examines brand, brand identity (logos and symbols), their necessity and value, and their origins and history. Students learn how to prepare business identities with extensive applications. The course focus is the basic steps in the corporate identity process: analysis (defining and researching), design exploration (conceptualizing), design refinement (analyzing), and implementation. Prerequisite: COAR1604.	3.00
COAR2522	Design Tech IV This course introduces learners to animation and focuses on the examination of concepts and storyboards for basic animation production. Emphasis will be on creating movement and expression utilizing traditional or electronically-generated image sequences. The course includes design, storyboarding, stop-motion, character animation, and motion graphics. Students are given a working knowledge of animation techniques necessary to design animation sequences.	3.00
COAR1512	Design Technology I In this course, learners will become familiar with the industry standard software for page layout design. Through a series of design tasks, students develop fluency in the application interface as well as experiment with a variety of effects and styles.	3.00
COAR1522	Design Technology II In this course, learners explore and become proficient with the industry standard software for photo manipulation and raster-based illustration. Exercises and assignments encourage thoughtful use of software tools and techniques.	3.00
COAR2512	Design Technology III In this course, learners establish a working familiarity with industry-standard vector graphics software. Through execution of exercises and assignments, learners develop technical drawing skills with new tools and techniques as well as enhance design abilities.	3.00
COAR2621	Display/Package Design The student learns techniques to design and builds various packages. The course focuses on the process of solving display design problems within practical boundaries. Prerequisite: COAR1624.	3.00
COAR1510	Foundations I This course gives students an introduction to the elements and principles of design. Through a series of exercises, learners are prepared to approach creative solutions with confidence based on a foundation of design and color theory.	3.00
COAR1520	Foundations II In this course, learners work both on and off-screen to enhance their understanding of designing for print production. Throughout the course, they will modify existing files, create new files, and output files for various production techniques.	3.00
COAR2612	Illustration Techniques Various mediums are demonstrated, explored, and practiced through weekly assignments. The student learns how to use a legal reference to design and render the finished illustration. The illustrator's working processes, prices, portfolio, and market are discussed. Prerequisites: COAR1613 and COAR1619.	3.00
COAR1523	Illustration Techniques I This course builds on Life Drawing. Subjects include the human head and casts of famous statuary. This course also explores the use of color in creating images with a brush in the historic medium of oil paint on canvas. A sense of color and history is added to student drawing skills in seeing values, shapes, and edges.	3.00
COAR2513	Illustration Techniques II In this course various mediums are demonstrated, explored, and practiced through weekly assignments. Learners practice using legal references to design and render finished illustrations. The course also covers processes, research, techniques, and problem-solving as related to illustration.	3.00
COAR2523	Illustration Techniques III In this course, learners build on skills with various mediums, practicing combining mediums along with new media in meaningful ways. Learners are challenged to think in three-dimension as well as explore the textural and technical aspects of their media as they solve complex illustration problems.	3.00
COAR1619	Illustration/Painting Approaches I This course explores the use of color in creating images in the historically important medium of oil paint on canvas. A sense of color and history are added to the student artists newly developed drawing skills in seeing values, shapes, and edges. A realistic approach is used to continue the learning process of seeing how an artist sees. Prerequisites: ART1450 or equivalent.	3.00
COAR3618	Illustration/Painting Approaches II This course uses the painting methods of John Howard Sanden, American painter and illustrator. The rigorous discipline of painting the head in a single 2-hour session is used. This crucial discipline sharpens the eye of the artist in judging values, discerning color mixtures, analyzing shapes, composition, brush handling, and edge treatments. Certain supplies are required. Previous drawing or painting experience is required or instructor approval. The last four weeks of the class is used to paint a copy of a Master's painting. This is another way to learn the process of painting in a sense by "singing someone else's music.'	3.00
COAR1511	Interactive Design I This course prepares learners to apply the elements and principles of design to digitally-presented layouts. Learners are introduced to front-end development languages and begin to understand the basis of user-centered and mobile-first design.	3.00
COAR1521	Interactive Design II In this course, learners will build on a foundation of front-end languages and develop more complex website and application designs for display across multiple devices.	3.00
COAR2511	Interactive Design III In this course learners establish familiarity with fluid grid systems and frameworks, as well as develop a working knowledge of designing for common Content Management Systems (CMS). Learners will apply modern web aesthetic to responsive web designs.	3.00
COAR2521	Interactive Design IV In this course learners are focused on identifying the user to develop effective User Experience (UX) designs for both digital and physical applications. Learners identify tools and techniques for placing the user at the center of their design solutions while building on previous course materials. They are challenged to consider the UX of everyday items and consider alternative solutions.	3.00
COAR1613	Life Drawing II This course builds on Drawing I: learning how an artist sees. A variety of subjects are used including the human head and casts of famous statuary. This training is patterned after the classical art training used for centuries in Europe. Prerequisite: ART1450 or equivalent.	3.00
COAR2628	Mixed Media I This course explores the construction of functional three dimensional (3-D) forms, their conceptual development and design, as well as textural and technical aspects. Through a series of 3-D projects, the learner develops an ability to construct his/her own creative 3-D artwork. Current projects focus specifically on building a custom made, unique portfolio for professional presentation.	3.00
COAR2510	Portfolio I In this course learners discuss employment opportunities in the art and design industry and how individual skills and expertise relate to different positions. Learners will develop various digital and print materials related to job seeking in the industry.	3.00
COAR2520	Portfolio II In this course, the learner will evaluate and determine which samples to include in their portfolio based on their career or higher education aspirations. Learners will practice presenting pieces both in person and online.	2.00
COAR2611	Portfolio Production I With the instructor's guidance, the learners evaluate and decide what samples of their work should be used in their portfolio. The course focus is to help learners design portfolios that represent them well and approaches a specific market in commercial art. Prerequisite: COAR2613.	3.00
COAR3619	Portrait Painting This course uses the traditional portrait painting methods of artists such as John Howard Sanden, John Singer Sargent, and selected methods and artists of the Atelier tradition of portrait painting. This class covers a painting from design to finish. What happens in between is the heart and soul of a process, which has been hard won over the centuries. The secrets of the old masters are revealed in principle and practice.	2.00
COAR2620	Production Techniques and Applications This course touches on a variety of topics ranging from print production techniques, print postal regulations/preparation, and various software applications regarding file preparation. Prerequisite: Completion of the first year of Communication Art and Design program or COAR1604, COAR1624, and COAR2613.	3.00
COAR1602	Typography This course creates an awareness of the power of type and how it is used to communicate ideas. The focus of this course is proper font usage and creative manipulation. Corequisite: COAR1604.	3.00
COAR1630	Web Site Design I This course emphasizes graphic design for the Internet. Learners create web sites that have a strong visual presence as well as incorporating efficient file size strategies to make sites fast loading and user friendly in navigation. Sites are loaded to a remote off-campus server to test and make accessible to the World Wide Web. An online portfolio is also created.	3.00
COAR2630	Web Site Design II This course emphasizes graphic design for the Internet. Learners create web sites that have a strong visual presence as well as incorporate efficient file size strategies to make sites fast loading and user friendly in navigation. Sites are loaded to a remote off-campus server to test and make accessible to the World Wide Web. An online portfolio is also created.	3.00

Course #

COAR2616

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Advertising Design I - This computer intensive course explores the contemporary advertising market. The student learns more about print advertising, the strategies used to "sell" the consumer, and the technical and creative aspects of putting together interesting advertising materials in this challenging and dynamic field. By completing a series of advertising projects on the computer, the student learns to solve design problems using a step-by-step creative process. Prerequisite: COAR1614 and COAR1615.
Course #

COAR1600

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Color and Design - Color is the major focus of this course, which examines the importance of color along with the other elements of design. The learner studies the science of color, the history of color, the experience of color, and how to mix and use color. Watercolors and computers are used to create color exercises. The learner experiments with color systems and thinks creatively with color using design principles. Prerequisite: A laptop with one of the following software: InDesign, Illustrator, FreeHand, or Coral Draw is required. Use of the software is not taught in this course; therefore, students must have a working proficiency of whatever software they choose to use. Students not enrolled in the Communication Art and Design program require the instructors approval.
Course #

COAR1614

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Communication Design I - This is a basic course using principles and processes of design to produce advertising for products, services, and ideas. The student uses traditional design tools and basic design principles to create advertising solutions for the marketplace.
Course #

COAR1615

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Communication Design II - In this course, learners build on their design foundation and begin to generate more intricate designs and creative solutions, especially related to advertising design. This course is the foundation for understanding layout tactics and creative strategies before advancing to complex brand solutions.
Course #

COAR2515

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Communication Design III - In this course learners explore the concept of branding, including the intricacies of mark making and its rich history. Students move from creating logos and symbols to implementing complex brand identity campaigns.
Course #

COAR2525

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Communication Design IV - In this course, the learner practices three-dimensional package construction. Through exercises and assignments, students will explore various folds and cuts. In addition, students develop proficiency in reading and creating package design files according to specification.
Course #

COAR1604

Course Outline

Course Title/Description

Computer I/InDesign - The unique capabilities of the Macintosh computer and the various software options available are explored as they relate to the field of Communication Art and Design. InDesign, a page layout design program, is used in the development of ads, brochures, etc.

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