2015 - 2016 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Use this index by finding the subject of interest. The letter prefix that follows tells where to find descriptions of the courses which cover that subject matter. For example, accounting course descriptions would be found under ACCT.
* Prerequisite courses must be completed with a C or better grade unless otherwise noted on specific program pages. |
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English |
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ENGL 265 - Introduction to Film 4 credit (4 lecture, 0 lab) 4 contact hours [Reading Level 3 and Writing Level 3 ]
The course is an introduction to the language, structure, history and narrative technique of film as a distinctive art form. Coursework includes the reading of film theory and criticism, as well as viewing, discussing and critically writing about short and feature length films by major international directors.
OFFERED: even-year fall semesters
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French |
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FREN 120 - Elementary French I 4 credit (4 lecture, 0 lab) 4 contact hours
This course includes fundamental training in basic language skills stressing oral and written expression, aural comprehension, and their cultural contexts. It is offered to students with no French background or up to one year of high school French.
OFFERED: odd-year fall semesters
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FREN 121 - Elementary French II 4 credit (4 lecture, 0 lab) 4 contact hours [FREN 120 ]
This continuation of FREN 120 stresses oral and written expression, aural comprehension, and their cultural contexts.
OFFERED: even-year spring semesters
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General Studies |
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GNST 100 - College Success 3 credit (3 lecture, 0 lab) 3 contact hours
This course provides students with the necessary tools, guidelines, principles, and insights for a successful educational experience. It also equips them to become lifelong learners and engage in effective preparation for career development.
OFFERED: every semester
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GNST 105 - College Success for Health Occupations 0.5 credit (0.5 lecture, 0 lab) 0.5 contact hours [Reading Level 3 and Writing Level 3 and Math Level 3 ]
This course provides students in health occupation programs with the necessary tools, guidelines, principles, and insights for a successful educational experience. It also equips them to become lifelong learners and engage in effective preparation for career development.
OFFERED: every semester
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GNST 110 - Career Development 1 credit (1 lecture, 0 lab) 1 contact hours
This course is designed to assist students in developing life-planning skills to make informed career choices. The course focuses on self-awareness, decision-making strategies, value clarification, academic planning, career exploration, and interest inventory assessments resulting in a comprehensive career plan.
OFFERED: fall semesters
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GNST 115 - Effective Online Learning 1 credit (1 lecture, 0 lab) 1 contact hours
This one credit course is graded as Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U). This course teaches how to apply tools and strategies for effective learning in an online environment. Basic elements of online course environments are discussed, along with issues related to success in online and traditional classes. Topics covered include: personality and learning styles and how they relate to online education, time management, motivation, discussion board etiquette and building and maintaining relationships with both the instructor and fellow online students. Basic knowledge of computers, Internet and e-mail is expected of students enrolling in this class. Furthermore, it is required that students enrolling in this class have access to a personal computer with Internet access.
OFFERED: every semester
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GNST 120 - Dealing with Stress 1 credit (1 lecture, 0 lab) 1 contact hours
The key focus of this course is to identify stressors while learning psychological and physical responses to stress. Emphasis is given to strategies to reduce and manage stress through relaxation techniques, time management, personality awareness and humor. Students record personal stressors in a journal and design methods to eliminate them.
OFFERED: spring semesters
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Geography |
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GEOG 110 - World Geography and Cultures 3 credit 3 lecture / 0 lab 3 contact hours [Reading Level 3 and Writing Level 3 ]
This course examines the significance of geography in understanding the people and places of the world.
OFFERED: even-year fall semesters
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German |
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GERM 101 - German I 4 credit (4 lecture, 0 lab) 4 contact hours
This course is specifically designed to give students a thorough understanding of the German language and its cultural context. The course enables students to not only read and write German but also to actively listen to, understand and speak the language. Focus of the class is on vocabulary and grammar, as well as on pronunciation and expression. It is a blend of theory and practice. Teaching strategies used are lecture with discussion, small group interaction, audio recognition and small video episodes.
OFFERED: even-year fall semesters
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GERM 102 - German II 4 credit (4 lecture, 0 lab) 4 contact hours [GERM 101 ]
This continuation of GERM 101 is designed to give students a more thorough understanding of the German language and its cultural context. The course enables students to not only read and write German but also to actively listen to, understand, and speak the language. The focus of the class remains on vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and expression, blending theory and practice. Teaching strategies used are lecture with discussion, small group interaction, audio recognition and small video episodes.
OFFERED: odd-year spring semesters
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History |
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HIST 250 - United States History to 1865 3 credit (3 lecture, 0 lab) 3 contact hours [Reading Level 3 ]
This course critically examines America’s past from before the European takeover and domination of the North American continent until a young but increasingly powerful United States is ripped apart by Civil War. Conflicts between individualism and collectivism and nationalism and sectionalism as well as conflicts between social classes and ethnic groups are examined. Attention is given to social history, which involves the effort to explore history “from the bottom-up” through the eyes and everyday experiences of common, working-class people preoccupied not with the great events of the day, but with the day-to-day business of living. This course focuses on America before the European invasion; native American cultures; early settlements; the variety of colonial experience and regional differences; independence, war and nationhood; the Constitution; economic growth; an emerging American culture; territorial expansion and manifest destiny; nationalism and sectionalism; North/South Conflict; and the Civil War in an effort to contribute to the understanding of America’s infancy and early youth.
OFFERED: fall semesters
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HIST 251 - United States History Since 1865 3 credit (3 lecture, 0 lab) 3 contact hours [Reading Level 3 ]
This course is a continuation of HIST 250 with a similar emphasis on social history and the conflicts between individualism and collectivism, social classes and ethnic groups as well as new conflicts between liberals and conservatives, isolationists and imperialists and centralists and localists that remain today. The course focuses on racism, reconstruction and Jim Crow; involvement; social, political and economic reform in the Progressive period; the World Wars; the Depression and the reform of capitalism; the Cold War and the age of affluence; the turbulent sixties; the self-indulgent seventies and the age of scarcity in an effort to understand the factors that influence America’s present behavior.
OFFERED: spring semesters
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HIST 252 - The Civil War Era 3 credit (3 lecture, 0 lab) 3 contact hours [Reading Level 3 ]
This course focuses on the immediate Antebellum period. Early 19th century background gives way to a focus on the period from the Mexican War (1845-8) through Reconstruction and the end of military rule in the South by 1877. It is a detailed, in-depth study of a generation of conflict and the central event in our nation’s history.
OFFERED: even-year fall semesters
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HIST 253 - Honors/Service Learning: Native American History 3 credit (3 lecture, 0 lab) 3 contact hours (This service learning honors course is limited to 10 students with 3.0 GPAs. Prior written approval after interview with Instructor Ken DeLong is required.)
This is a unique course that explores both the history and the contemporary experience of Native America. By combining reading, classroom discussion, lecture, guest speakers, video, student research, and volunteer experience, we attempt to gain a better understanding of the rich variety of Native American cultures. The course explores history, belief and value systems, customs and traditions and issues/challenges of the present day. While an effort is made to discover as much as possible about many different tribes, there is a focus on the Lakota Sioux people. The course includes a 10-day trip living and working (volunteering with Habitat for Humanity) on an Indian Reservation South Dakota.
OFFERED: odd-year spring semesters
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HIST 255 - Michigan History 3 credit (3 lecture, 0 lab) 3 contact hours [Reading Level 3 ]
This course presents a broad overview of the history of the Wolverine State. Several themes, including immigration, exploration, technology, mobility, abundance and exploitation are explored, especially as they relate to the broader picture of national history. Several important overlapping periods of Michigan history are examined in detail from the early French explorations and fur trade through the British occupation, the logging boom, statehood, growth of commerce and shipping, agricultural development and the Age of the Automobile with the consequent industrialization and growth of the tourist industry. The course focuses on local aspects of the state’s history as they relate to these themes and periods.
OFFERED: odd-year fall semesters
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HIST 256 - Local History & Heritage 3 credit (3 lecture, 0 lab) 3 contact hours [Reading Level 3 ]
This course investigates the history and heritage of Montcalm County in the context of Michigan state and American history. Students study Montcalm County and its residents from early settlements to the present day on site at the Heritage Village and through field trips to local museums. The course focuses on ethnic backgrounds, socio-economic-political developments, religion, agriculture, industry, commerce, the arts, healthcare, and education in their historical contexts. The course is offered during the summer session only, and culminates with the students’ participation in the Heritage Village Festival.
OFFERED: summer semesters
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HIST 257 - 20th Century World: History & Issues 3 credit (3 lecture, 0 lab) 3 contact hours [Reading Level 3 ]
This course presents a global view of the profound transformation of political, economic and international relations under the impact of the major wars and revolutions of this century. It stresses interactions between states and people, ideological and revolutionary conflicts, the evolution of the global balance of great powers and economic development and global inequality.
OFFERED: odd-year spring semesters
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Humanities |
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HUMN 100 - Introduction to Western Culture 4 credit (4 lecture, 0 lab) 4 contact hours [ENGL 100 or ENGL 101 ]
This course examines the artistic, literary and philosophical development of Western culture over the past five millennia. Regular reading assignments provide a survey of political history and classroom presentations expose students to examples of literature, music and the visual arts from each of the major periods.
OFFERED: summer semesters
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HUMN 110 - World Cultures and Geography 3 credit (3 lecture, 0 lab) 3 contact hours [Reading Level 3 and Writing Level 3 ]
This course examines the significance of geography in understanding the people and places of the world.
OFFERED: fall semesters
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HUMN 200 - Western Culture to 1600 4 credit (4 lecture, 0 lab) 4 contact hours [ENGL 100 or ENGL 101 ]
This course examines the artistic, literary and philosophical nature of man, integrating material from pre-Renaissance art, literature, music, philosophy and religion.
OFFERED: fall semesters
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HUMN 201 - Western Culture since 1600 4 credit (4 lecture, 0 lab) 4 contact hours [ENGL 100 or ENGL 101 ]
This course emphasizes the modern (post-Renaissance) historical development of thought in art, literature, music, philosophy and religion.
OFFERED: spring semesters
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HUMN 270 - Issues In Leadership 3 credit (3 lecture, 0 lab) 3 contact hours [ENGL 100 or ENGL 101 ]
This course introduces students to current leadership theories and techniques so they will better understand themselves and their potential to lead others. Students construct individual leadership plans and explore their own leadership philosophies.
OFFERED: even-year spring semesters
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HUMN 271 - Study Abroad 3 credit (1 lecture, 2 lab) 3 contact hours [Must have at least a 2.5 GPA and have completed 30 semester hours or Instructor Permission ]
In this course, students experience living and studying in a foreign country, which enables them to learn about a different culture, geography, history, religion, economics and different business practices and ethics. It allows students the opportunity to become acquainted with different cities and countries and the way they are governed, and offers them the opportunity to conduct comparative studies with the United States. Students explore differences and commonalities through participation in activities and structured observation of their surroundings while abroad, including museums, historical sites, cultural events, architecture, and centers of religion, government, business and education.
OFFERED: odd-year spring semesters
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Industrial Technology |
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INDS 100 - Machine Tool Theory 2 credit (2.25 lecture, 0 lab) 2.25 contact hours
This lecture course consists of the definition, history, operation, modern development and application of the various tool-room machines with emphasis on specific operations such as threading, taper turning, indexing, gear cutting, electrical discharge and electrochemical machining. Cutting-tool geometry, grinder selection and methods of checking hardness are included and the machinist handbook is reviewed and used as a reference throughout the course.
OFFERED: summer and fall semesters
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INDS 102 - Basic CNC Operation 2 credit (2.25 lecture, 0 lab) 2.25 contact hours
This course provides hands-on experience in programming Computer Numerical Control Systems (CNC) used with machine tools. Students design parts using computer aided design software. The designs are transferred to CNC for production of the parts on a CNS mill.
OFFERED: fall semesters
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INDS 104 - Statistical Process Control 1 credit (1 lecture, 0 lab) 1 contact hours
This course includes a brief history of SPC, a few of the statistical concepts which support it, and an explanation of why it works and why it is becoming more popular. Sampling methods, control charts, case studies and tips for getting SPC started in the plant environment are emphasized.
OFFERED: as needed
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INDS 105 - Statistical Problem Solving 1 credit (1 lecture, 0 lab) 1 contact hours [INDS 104 ]
This course includes a brief refresher on the basic statistical concepts learned in INDS 104 , a more in-depth explanation of the relationship between process variation and process problems, and advanced application toward a better understanding of machine and process capability in terms of improvement through reductions in the common causes of variation. Problem-solving techniques for correcting process non-conformities are emphasized.
OFFERED: as needed
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INDS 122 - Industrial Applied Algebra 2 credit (2.25 lecture, 0 lab) 2.25 contact hours [Math Level 3 ]
This course covers the algebra necessary for manipulating the formulas found in a shop setting, the use of calculators and some problem-solving techniques used in solving applied shop problems.
OFFERED: fall semesters
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INDS 124 - Industrial Applied Geometry 2 credit (2.25 lecture, 0 lab) 2.25 contact hours [INDS 122 ]
This course in plane geometry covers propositions and axioms, definitions, circles, area, and angle formulas. Volumes from solid geometry are also covered.
OFFERED: spring semesters
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INDS 126 - Industrial Applied Right Angle Trigonometry 2 credit (2.25 lecture, 0 lab) 2.25 contact hours [INDS 124 ]
This is a course in right triangle trigonometry as used in the machine trades. Right triangles and solving practical shop problems are emphasized.
OFFERED: fall semesters as needed
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INDS 128 - Industrial Applied Oblique Angle Trigonometry 2 credit (2.25 lecture, 0 lab) 2.25 contact hours [INDS 126 ]
This course details the use of oblique triangles and the trigonometry necessary to solve machine shop problems.
OFFERED: spring semesters as needed
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INDS 130 - Metallurgy & Heat Treatment 2 credit (2.25 lecture, 0 lab) 2.25 contact hours
This course examines properties of metals and the tests to determine their use, chemical metallurgy, producing iron and steel, physical metallurgy, shaping and forming of metals, properties and nonferrous alloys, properties of steel, surface treatments, powder metallurgy and classifications of steels. Stress, strain and strength of materials are also covered.
OFFERED: spring semesters
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INDS 155B - Industrial First Aid 0.5 credit (0 lecture, 1 lab) 1 contact hours
This five-week (16-hour) basic first aid course is taught by a certified American Heart Association instructor and provides successful students eligibility for AHA certification.
OFFERED: as needed
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INDS 155A - Industrial Safety 1.5 credit (0 lecture, 2 open-lab) 2 contact hours
This course covers basic industrial safety practices, and includes samples of lessons learned the hard way. Safety topics include: fire, electrical, moving machinery, lifting, vision and hearing and overhead work.
OFFERED: fall and spring semesters
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INDS 220 - Basic Machine Operation 3 credit (1 lecture, 3 lab) 4 contact hours
This course focuses on the theory and practice in the basic operations of typical machine tools such as lathes, mills, drills, and grinders and the use of precision bench tools and layout equipment. The course provides practical knowledge of machine processes and basic machine shop skills.
OFFERED: fall semesters
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INDS 221 - Advanced Machine Operations 3 credit (1 lecture, 3 lab) 4 contact hours [INDS 220 ]
This course includes advanced machine operations for milling machine, lathe, surface grinder and drill press. Emphasis is placed on increasing speed and accuracy and gaining confidence in the operation of these machines.
OFFERED: spring semesters
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INDS 230 - Introduction to Material Science 3 credit (3 lecture, 0 lab) 3 contact hours [CHEM 105 or PHYS 111 or PHYS 230 ]
This class is an introduction to the industrial uses of metals, polymers and ceramics. Course topics include structure and properties of materials, phase diagrams and thermodynamics of phases, testing of materials, elastic and plastic deformation, fabrication of materials and material selection.
OFFERED: spring semesters
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INDS 253 - Basic Fluid Power 3 credit (2 lecture, 2 open-lab) 4 contact hours
This course provides a background in basic fluid power and covers hydraulic principles, cylinders, pumps, valves, reservoirs and accessories, fluids and pneumatic principles. Hydraulic and pneumatic symbols and formulas are stressed and laboratory work includes demonstrations and a series of projects using specialized fluid power trainers.
OFFERED: fall and spring semesters
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INDS 254 - Advanced Hydraulics 3 credit (2 lecture, 2 open-lab) 4 contact hours [INDS 253 ]
This course provides advanced hydraulics training and covers hydraulic motors, specialized hydraulic valves, servo systems accumulators, flow meters, closed loop systems, plumbing and sealing services, system design, trouble shooting, hydraulic symbols and formulas. Laboratory work includes demonstrations and a series of projects using specialized hydraulic trainers.
OFFERED: as needed
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INDS 255 - Advanced Pneumatics 3 credit (2 lecture, 2 open-lab) 4 contact hours [INDS 253 ]
The purpose of this course is to provide additional background in pneumatics. Topics include pneumatic valves, compressors, manometers, flow meters, vacuum systems, pneumatic motors, quick exhaust valves, air bearings and pneumatic system design. In addition, pneumatic symbols and formulas are stressed. Laboratory includes demonstrations and a series of projects on specialized pneumatic trainers.
OFFERED: fall and spring semesters
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INDS 260 - Manufacturing Processes 2 credit (0.5 lecture, 1.75 lab) 2.25 contact hours
This course illustrates technological manufacturing methods currently in use. Course topics include computer-aided design and manufacturing, flexible manufacturing systems and cells, robotics in the work force, computer integrated manufacturing, computer numerical control, computer management systems and various methods of manufacturing. Field trips to manufacturing sites are included and a research paper is required.
OFFERED: fall semesters
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INDS 270 - Industrial Quality Control 3 credit (3 lecture, 0 lab) 3 contact hours
This course defines the changing quality concepts of modern-day industry and further defines quality organizations, quality management systems, quality costs, data collection, process control, customer relations and product reliability. The course encompasses an in-depth view of the theory and practical application of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
OFFERED: fall and spring semesters
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Information Security |
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ISCY 210 - Intrusion Detection & Incidence Response 4 credit 2 lecture/ 2 lab 4 contact hours [CSTC 237 ]
This course is not delivered by Montcalm Community College. This course is delivered by Kaplan University as IT390 and then transferred to Montcalm Community College as ISCY210. This course provides an introduction to the intrusion detection systems available to protect networks from cybercriminals. Students explore various security concepts and the basics of security attacks. Students install and configure various intrusion detection system tools. Topics include principles and classifications of intrusion detection systems, the incident response process, and response process types. Additionally, the course presents insight into intrusion detection and forensics and incident response strategies required to protect critical assets.
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ISCY 220 - Digital Forensics 4 credit 2 lecture/ 2 lab 4 contact hours [CSTC 237 ]
This course is not delivered by Montcalm Community College. This course is delivered by Kaplan University as IT411 and then transferred to Montcalm Community College as ISCY220. In this course students learn about computer forensics and techniques used to gather and protect evidence used in prosecuting computer crimes. Topics in this course include: acquiring digital evidence, bookmarking data, file signature analysis, hash analysis, and other forensic techniques. This course is designed, among other things, to provide the student with the requisite knowledge to sit for the EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE) exam. While the course will provide the student with the knowledge necessary to sit for the examination, Montcalm Community College and Kaplan University cannot guarantee a student’s eligibility either to take this exam or become certified.
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ISCY 230 - Information Systems Security 4 credit 2 lecture/ 2 lab 4 contact hours [CSTC 237 ]
This course is not delivered by Montcalm Community College. This course is delivered by Kaplan University as IT412 and then transferred to Montcalm Community College as ISCY230. Businesses must be able to protect their networks and infrastructures from security attacks. In this course, students learn to investigate system vulnerabilities and implement security solutions. Topics include: access control, application security, business continuity and disaster recovery planning, cryptography, information security, security architecture and design, telecommunications, and network security. This course is designed, among other things, to provide the student with the requisite knowledge to sit for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam. While this course may provide the student with the knowledge necessary to sit for the examination, Montcalm Community College and Kaplan University cannot guarantee the student’s eligibility either to take this exam or become certified.
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ISCY 240 - Web Servers Security 4 credit 2 lecture/ 2 lab 4 contact hours [CSTC 237 ]
This course is not delivered by Montcalm Community College. This course is delivered by Kaplan University as IT478 and then transferred to Montcalm Community College as ISCY240. This course teaches students to install and configure popular web server software. Students learn to determine user access levels, as well as server authentication and server-side programming. Various issues involving web security are discussed, including web/client security intrusion detection and recovery.
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ISCY 250 - Networking Security 4 credit 2 lecture/ 2 lab 4 contact hours [CSTC 237 ]
This course is not delivered by Montcalm Community College. This course is delivered by Kaplan University as IT484 and then transferred to Montcalm Community College as ISCY250. This course teaches students how to defend network assets by evaluating threats and implementing appropriate countermeasures. The combination of protecting network availability, integrity, and confidentiality is the foundation of any good network security plan. By applying security technologies using cost-effective and balanced methods, even the smallest businesses can keep their networks safe. Topics include analysis of threats, vulnerability, methods of protection, and adoption of policies and procedures to secure access for local and remote network users. The course also includes strategies for securing Internet access between private and public networks.
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Management |
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MGMT 235 - Small Business Management 3 credit (3 lecture, 0 lab) 3 contact hours [Reading Level 3 and Writing Level 3 ]
This course covers the problems of starting and managing a business venture and will include contemporary management practices used by successful businesses. Students use the knowledge they gain in this course to create a formal business plan.
OFFERED: spring semesters
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MGMT 237 - Concepts of Management 3 credit (3 lecture, 0 lab) 3 contact hours [Reading Level 3 and Writing Level 3 ]
This course covers, in detail, the managerial process, including planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Other topics studied include the purposes of organizations and how they function, the business environment, human behavior, operations management and total quality management.
OFFERED: summer and fall semesters
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MGMT 245 - Human Resource Management 3 credit (3 lecture, 0 lab) 3 contact hours [Reading Level 3 and Writing Level 3 ]
This course focuses on the role of human resources management and its contribution to the organizational effort. Students examine human resources functions: strategic planning, recruiting and employment, compensation systems, employee training and development, labor laws, safety and health and benefits. This class uses both lecture and case study methods, with students working in groups.
OFFERED: fall semesters
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MGMT 250 - Organizational Behavior 3 credit (3 lecture, 0 lab) 3 contact hours [Reading Level 3 and Writing Level 3 ]
This course provides a background in human relations and behavior of individuals within an organizational environment, with emphasis on social and group influences.
OFFERED: spring and summer semesters
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MGMT 275 - Strategic Management 3 credit (3 lecture, 0 lab) 3 contact hours [Instructor/Counselor Permission , should be taken in final fall semester.
This course focuses on solving the problems of advanced general management. Students employ the concepts and techniques used by managers, and particularly senior managers, to make critical decisions for the future of their organizations. Techniques used include, but are not limited to, conducting external environment analyses, performing SWOT analyses and analyzing futurist information. This class uses the case study method with some lecture relative to strategic analysis. Students work in groups to analyze strategies employed by both successful and unsuccessful companies.
OFFERED: fall semesters
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Marketing |
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MRKT 230 - Marketing Research 3 credit (3 lecture, 0 lab) 3 contact hours [Reading Level 3 and Writing Level 3 ]
This introduction to marketing research focuses on the completion of a marketing research project. Students demonstrate the ability to formulate problems, select research designs, collect information, analyze information and create reports.
OFFERED: fall semesters
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MRKT 233 - Principles of Marketing 3 credit (3 lecture, 0 lab) 3 contact hours [Reading Level 3 and Writing Level 3 ]
This introduction to marketing (the movement of goods and services from producer to consumer) emphasizes the behavior of buyers in the marketplace and the major functions of marketing and their impact on the national and international economy.
OFFERED: fall and spring semesters
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MRKT 234 - Retailing 3 credit (3 lecture, 0 lab) 3 contact hours [Reading Level 3 and Writing Level 3 ]
This introduction to retailing includes buying and promoting, pricing, stocking goods, dealing with customers and the process of setting up a retail firm.
OFFERED: summer semesters
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MRKT 248 - Promotion & Advertising 3 credit (3 lecture, 0 lab) 3 contact hours [Reading Level 3 and Writing Level 3 ]
This course examines the role of advertising in society, the creation and planning of advertising and effective promotional activities.
OFFERED: spring semesters
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MRKT 275 - Marketing in a Virtual World 3 credit (3 lecture, 0 lab) 3 contact hours [MRKT 233 ]
This course offers an overview of online marketing strategies and techniques. Main topics include operating in a global marketplace, online marketing to individuals with personalization services, traffic building, and branding. It features development of an e-commerce website. In addition, students visit, analyze, and discuss a host of websites.
OFFERED: spring semesters
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Mathematics |
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MATH 050 - Mathematical Bridges 3 credit (3 lecture, 1 lab) 4 contact hours [Pre or co-requisite: GNST 100 ]
This course explores mathematical concepts including arithmetic, problem solving, number theory and pre-algebra using whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Students experience these concepts through real world applications, hands-on models, and by using appropriate technology.
OFFERED: every semester
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MATH 075 - Transition to Algebra 3 credit (3 lecture, 1 lab) 4 contact hours [Math Level 2 ] Pre- or co-requisite: GNST 100 ]
This course prepares students for elementary algebra by exploring concepts in rational and irrational numbers, percents, integers, unit conversion, rates of change, proportions, geometry and an introduction to variables and equations. Students explore these concepts using a problem solving approach with real-world applications, hands-on models and appropriate technology.
OFFERED: every semester
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MATH 090 - Beginning Algebra 4 credit (4 lecture, 1 lab) 5 contact hours [Math Level 3 ] [Pre- or co-requisite: GNST 100 ]
This course explores beginning algebra concepts including linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations, and an introduction to functions through numerical, graphical, and symbolic representations. Students explore these concepts using a problem solving approach with appropriate technology.
OFFERED: every semester
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MATH 095 - Foundations of Mathematical Reasoning 3 credit 3 lecture / 1 lab 4 contact hours [Math Level 3 ] [Pre- or co-requisite: GNST 100 ]
This course provides students with the skills and conceptual understanding to succeed in a college-level statistics or quantitative literacy course, or prepare them for further study in mathematics. Students will develop skills for the workplace and to use as productive citizens.
OFFERED: every semester
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MATH 102 - Mathematical Investigations 4 credit (4 lecture, 0 lab) 4 contact hours [Math Level 4 ]
This is a terminal course in mathematics intended to satisfy the mathematics general education requirement for students pursuing bachelor’s degrees. Topics covered may include set theory, logic, voting methods, probability and statistics, finance, linear programming, modeling, graph theory, number theory, and geometry.
OFFERED: fall and spring semesters
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MATH 104 - Intermediate Algebra 4 credit (4 lecture, 1 lab) 5 contact hours [Math Level 4 ]
This course explores algebraic concepts including linear, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic functions using numerical, graphical, and symbolic representations; sequences; and systems of equations. Students experience these concepts using a problem solving approach with appropriate technology.
OFFERED: every semester
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MATH 120 - Trigonometry 3 credit (3 lecture, 0 lab) 3 contact hours [Math Level 5 ]
This course explores the development of the trigonometric functions. Topics included are radian and degree measures of angles, circular motion, graphing trigonometric equations and oblique triangles. Numerous applications associated with some topics are also explored. Students experience these concepts using a problem solving approach with hands-on models and appropriate technology.
OFFERED: fall and spring semesters
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MATH 151 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I 4 credit (3 lecture, 2 lab) 5 contact hours [Math Level 4 ]
This first course in a two-course sequence provides some of the necessary background to teach mathematics in the elementary school, including such subjects as problem solving, set theory, systems of whole numbers, integers, rational and reals.
OFFERED: even-year fall semesters
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MATH 152 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II 3 credit (3 lecture, 1 lab) 4 contact hours [MATH 151 ]
This second course in a two-course sequence provides some of the necessary background to teach mathematics in the elementary school, including such subjects as problem solving and logic, real numbers, probability, statistics, plane and solid geometry, transformational geometry and computer applications.
OFFERED: odd-year spring semesters
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MATH 159 - College Algebra 4 credit (4 lecture, 0 lab) 4 contact hours [Math Level 5 ]
This course explores the concept of functions as models of change. Functions studied include linear, piecewise defined, quadratic, inverse, exponential, logarithmic, power, polynomial and rational. The functions are explored using symbolic, numerical, graphical and verbal representations. Other topics included are concavity, transformations of functions, compositions and combinations of functions and modeling. Numerous applications associated with some topics are also explored. Students experience these concepts using a problem solving approach with hands-on models and appropriate technology.
OFFERED: fall and spring semesters
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MATH 180 - Precalculus 5 credit 5 lecture / 1 lab 6 contact hours [Math Level 5 ]
This course is designed to provide students with a clear understanding of functions as a solid foundation for subsequent courses. Functions studied include exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, polynomial, and rational. Other topics will include sequences, series and parametric equations.
OFFERED: spring semesters
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MATH 190 - Elementary Statistics 3 credit (3 lecture, 1 lab) 4 contact hours [Math Level 4 ]
This course introduces basic statistical concepts including mean, standard deviation, frequency, probability, binomial distribution, normal curve, sample means, confidence limits, hypothesis testing, and linear regression. Statistical analysis will be done using computer software.
OFFERED: fall and spring semesters
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MATH 250 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 4 credit (4 lecture, 0 lab) 4 contact hours [MATH 120 and MATH 159 or MATH 180 ]
This course starts with a review of the functions needed in the study of calculus. The main topic of this course is differential calculus. Topics included are limits, differentiation, continuity, differentiability, optimization and modeling. In addition, definite integrals and theorems involving definite integrals will also be introduced. Numerous applications associated with some topics are also explored. Students experience these concepts using a problem solving approach with hands-on models and appropriate technology.
OFFERED: fall semesters
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MATH 251 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 4 credit (4 lecture, 0 lab) 4 contact hours [MATH 250 ]
This course focuses mainly on integral calculus. Topics included are techniques of integration, applications of the definite integral, improper integrals, sequences and series, approximating functions and differential equations. Numerous applications associated with some topics are also explored. Students experience these concepts using a problem solving approach with hands-on models and appropriate technology.
OFFERED: spring semesters
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MUSI 100 - Fundamentals of Music 3 credit (3 lecture, 0 lab) 3 contact hours
This course covers development of the techniques necessary to the understanding and knowledge of music fundamentals and develops basic skills in reading and writing music, sight singing, ear training, rhythmic organization and keyboard familiarity. In addition, this course makes connections between the skills of music and its historical, cultural and affective contexts.
OFFERED: fall semesters
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MUSI 101 - Music Appreciation 3 credit (3 lecture, 0 lab) 3 contact hours
This introduction to the various styles of music increases the understanding, awareness and enjoyment of music through the development of proper listening habits and includes recordings and demonstrations. It is recommended students take MUSI 100 in the fall semester before taking this course, which is only offered in spring semester.
OFFERED: fall and spring semesters
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MUSI 110 - Music in the Elementary Classroom 3 credit (2 lecture, 1 lab) 3 contact hours
This course increases awareness of music programs for the elementary grades and emphasizes creative experiences, use of appropriate materials and methods pertinent to the elementary classroom, and the development of music fundamentals.
OFFERED: odd-year fall semesters
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MUSI 141 - Voice Improvement I 1 credit (0 lecture, 1.5 lab) 1.5 contact hours
This class provides instruction concentrating on the basic techniques of singing. Students learn correct posture, breathing, support and tone production and experience many different styles of music.
OFFERED: fall and spring semesters
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MUSI 142 - Voice Improvement II 1 credit (0 lecture, 1.5 lab) 1.5 contact hours [MUSI 141 ]
This class is a continuation of MUSI 141 .
OFFERED: fall and spring semesters
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MUSI 143 - Voice Improvement III 1 credit (0 lecture, 1.5 lab) 1.5 contact hours [MUSI 142 ]
This class is a continuation of MUSI 142 .
OFFERED: fall and spring semesters
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MUSI 144 - Voice Improvement IV 1 credit (0 lecture, 1.5 lab) 1.5 contact hours [MUSI 143 ]
This class is a continuation of MUSI 143 .
OFFERED: fall and spring semesters
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MUSI 191 - Choir I 1 credit (0 lecture, 2 lab) 2 contact hours [Instructor Permission ]
This course offers students interested in the performing arts an opportunity to further develop musical talents. The choir performs at several campus and community events throughout the academic year with opportunities to perform in small vocal ensembles.
OFFERED: fall and spring semesters
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MUSI 192 - Choir II 1 credit (0 lecture, 2 lab) 2 contact hours [MUSI 191 ]
This course is a continuation of MUSI 191 and offers students interested in the performing arts an opportunity to further develop musical talents. The choir performs at several campus and community events throughout the academic year with opportunities to perform with small vocal ensembles.
OFFERED: fall and spring semesters
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MUSI 195 - Instrumental Ensemble I 1 credit 0 lecture, 2 lab 2 contact hours Instructor Permission
This course is for instrumentalists with previous instrumental ensemble experience. The ensemble performs at various concerts and community programs throughout the school year.
OFFERED: fall and spring semesters
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MUSI 196 - Instrumental Ensemble II 1 credit 0 lecture, 2 lab 2 contact hours ]
This course is for instrumentalists with previous instrumental ensemble experience. The ensemble performs at various concerts and community programs throughout the school year.
OFFERED: fall and spring semesters
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MUSI 293 - Choir III 1 credit (0 lecture, 2 lab) 2 contact hours [MUSI 192 ]
This continuation of MUSI 192 offers students interested in the performing arts an opportunity to further develop musical talents. The choir performs at several campus and community events throughout the academic year with opportunities to perform.
OFFERED: fall and spring semesters
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MUSI 294 - Choir IV 1 credit (0 lecture, 2 lab) 2 contact hours [MUSI 293 ]
This continuation of MUSI 293 offers students interested in the performing arts an opportunity to further develop musical talents. The choir performs at several campus and community events throughout the academic year with opportunities to perform with small vocal ensembles.
OFFERED: fall and spring semesters
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MUSI 297 - Instrumental Ensemble III 1 credit 0 lecture, 2 lab 2 contact hours [ ]
This course is for instrumentalists with previous instrumental ensemble experience. The ensemble performs at various concerts and community programs throughout the school year.
OFFERED: fall and spring semesters
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MUSI 298 - Instrumental Ensemble IV 1 credit 0 lecture, 2 lab 2 contact hours [ ]
This course is for instrumentalists with previous instrumental ensemble experience. The ensemble performs at various concerts and community programs throughout the school year.
OFFERED: fall and spring semesters
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NRSG 130 - Fundamentals of Nursing 4.5 credit (1.5 lecture, 2 lab, 4 clinical) 7.5 contact hours [Pre-Nursing Certificate and admission to the nursing program; co-requisite: NRSG 140 ]
Fundamentals of Nursing introduces students to the basic human needs. This introduction includes the study of the biophysical and psychosocial needs. The biophysical needs addressed will be the need for safety, rest, comfort, mobility, elimination, nutrition and hygiene. The psychosocial needs addressed will be safety and security, love and belonging, self-esteem and self-actualization. The motivational tasks of aging with discussion of death, dying and grieving process will be studied. This course begins the student’s socialization process into the profession of nursing. Instruction includes theory, skills lab and clinical lab. Universal precautions and basic nursing skills will be integrated with the basic human need. Directed learning provides students with the opportunity to apply course concepts in specific situations. Basic nursing skills are introduced in skills lab and the clinical lab through demonstration and practice.
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NRSG 140 - Pharmacology in Nursing 3 credit (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 contact hours [Pre-Nursing Certificate and admission to the nursing program; co-requisite: NRSG 130 ]
This course presents basic concepts and principles of pharmacology. The nursing process and nursing responsibilities in drug therapy are emphasized with focus on the various patient populations encountered in health care. Clear and concise methods for safe medication preparation and administration utilizing evidence-based practices are included. The content includes methods used in reading medication labels, calculating medication dosages and reading physicians’ orders in relation to adult and pediatric medications. Methods of converting metric, apothecary, household measurement, reconstitution of powders and computation of intravenous drip rates are practiced. Legal, ethical and cultural considerations in medication therapy are addressed and integrated throughout this course.
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NRSG 150 - Nursing Care of the Adult Client I 4.5 credit (1.5 lecture, 2 lab, 4 clinical) 7.5 contact hours [Co-requisites: NRSG 130 and NRSG 140 ]
Course content is focused on the needs of patients experiencing alterations in health status or the surgical process. Students utilize and apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology, the nursing process and assessment skills. Classroom content is applied to the patient in the clinical setting. Learning experiences in the campus laboratory increase the student’s knowledge and abilities with nursing procedures. These experiences provide students with skills that can be applied with supervision in the clinical setting.
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NRSG 160 - Maternal-Child Health Nursing 3.5 credit (2 lecture, 0 lab, 1.5 clinical) 3.5 contact hours [NRSG 130 ,NRSG 140 , and NRSG 150 ]
Maternal-Child Health Nursing is a course which emphasizes utilization of the nursing process to meet the human responses of childbearing families and children from infancy through adolescence with actual or potential health problems. Concepts, theories, principles, and processes basic to the delivery of safe and quality nursing care of mother and child are explored. Curriculum threads of pharmacology, communication, critical thinking, growth and development and client teaching are integrated throughout the course.
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NRSG 170 - Nursing Care of the Adult Client II 5 credit (2 lecture, 0 lab, 6 clinical) 8 contact hours [NRSG 130 , NRSG 140 , and NRSG 150 ]
This course addresses more complex medical and surgical alterations as related to nursing care and responsibilities. Students will continue to utilize and apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology, the nursing process, and assessment skills. Course content is focused on the needs of patients with various alterations in health status. Classroom content will be applied to the patient in the clinical setting. Students will actively apply knowledge of pharmacology by administering medications to patients and continue to practice nursing skills in the clinical setting with supervision.
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NRSG 200 - Role Transition 1.5 credit (1 lecture, 1 lab, 0 clinical) 2 contact hours [NRSG 130 , NRSG 140 , NRSG 150 , NRSG 160 , and NRSG 170 , or program director approval for advanced standing students]
This course facilitates the student’s adaptation to level two of the associate degree nurse role. The course explores how evidence-based practices are incorporated into the nursing process to enhance critical thinking strategies. The content includes discussion of transition, personal and professional growth, student expectations and stress reduction. The nurse’s role in delegation of tasks and how it relates to the nurse practice act also are discussed. Advanced nursing skills are introduced with opportunities for demonstration and practice in a lab setting.
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NRSG 210 - Community Mental Health 4.5 credit (2 lecture, 0 lab, 5 clinical) 7 contact hours NRSG 130 , NRSG 140 , NRSG 150 , NRSG 160 , and NRSG 170 , or program director approval for advanced standing students] Co-requisite: NRSG 200 ]
This course introduces students to psychosocial adaptation to stressors in one’s environment. Recent developments in treatment modalities are presented. The nursing role, using the nursing process, will be examined in a variety of treatment settings, examining clients with a wide variety of diagnoses. The nursing students will work with clients in a variety of settings. The content is focused on helping the nursing student enhance skills and understanding for care of the mental health patient during both sickness and health, and to acquire skills in interpersonal relationships and communication.
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NRSG 220 - Advanced Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family 3 credit (2 lecture, 0 lab, 2 clinical) 4 contact hours NRSG 130 , NRSG 140 , NRSG 150 , NRSG 160 , and NRSG 170 , or program director approval for advanced standing students] [Co-requisite: NRSG 200 ]
This course introduces the significant components of critical thinking and evidence-based practice necessary for use by maternal-newborn nurses in their everyday practice. It includes an in-depth study of the physiological and psychological aspects of maternal-newborn nursing while preparing the student for holistic approach to care. A review of normal antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum and neonatal nursing is included; the primary focus is on the development of nursing goals and interventions for care of the high risk mother and infant through the various stages of the childbearing process.
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NRSG 230 - Advanced Nursing Care of Children 3 credit (2 lecture, 0 lab, 2 clinical) 4 contact hours NRSG 130 , NRSG 140 , NRSG 150 , NRSG 160 , and NRSG 170 , or program director approval for advanced standing students] [Co-requisite: NRSG 200 ]
The content of this course provides an overview of the nursing care of children from a child-centered perspective that views children as unique individuals rather than miniature adults. The focus of nursing care is on prevention of illness and promotion of health. A theoretical basis for performance of a pediatric physical and developmental assessment is included. Evidence-based practice is used in the development of nursing goals and interventions essential for the care of children and their families. These goals and interventions are discussed relational to different developmental levels, with various acute and chronic illnesses, and within a variety of settings.
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NRSG 240 - Advanced Nursing Care of the Adult Client 8 credit (4 lecture, 0 lab, 8 clinical) 12 contact hours [NRSG 200 , NRSG 210 , NRSG 220 , and NRSG 230 ]
acute or chronically ill adult clients. Methods to assist the client in attaining an optimal state of wellness in a variety of health care settings are discussed. Evidence-based practice is incorporated and applied to nursing process to determine appropriate nursing interventions to assist the client and family in their holistic adaptive responses to illness and stress. The nurse’s role in disease prevention, health maintenance and teaching is emphasized. Advanced assessment skills are included for the provision, management and coordination of client care. Critical thinking and decision-making skills are utilized in the delivery of client care. Course content is designed to build upon theory learned in prerequisite courses and the students are expected to apply previously learned knowledge and skills.
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NRSG 250 - Leadership and Management 3 credit (1 lecture, 0 lab, 4 clinical) 5 contact hours [NRSG 240 ]
This course is designed to assist student nurses in successfully making the transition from student to practitioner and effectively managing care for groups of clients in today’s complex and rapidly changing health care settings. It assists students in using evidence-based practice within the framework of the nursing process and to develop professional nursing leadership and manager skills. Special responsibilities of the leader/manager are described and practiced in various clinical settings. Decision making skills, critical thinking, conflict resolution and delegation legalities are topics examined in the role of the professional nurse. Ethical and legal responsibilities are discussed, as well as aspects of professional growth and future directions for nursing leadership and management.
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PHIL 220 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 credit (3 lecture, 0 lab) 3 contact hours [Reading Level 3 ]
This chronological survey of Western philosophy examines the ways in which thinkers have dealt with fundamental questions over the past 2,500 years. Examples of Eastern thought serve as points of reference and contrast to contemporary European and American positions.
OFFERED: every semester
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PHIL 221 - Philosophy of World Religions 3 credit (3 lecture, 0 lab) 3 contact hours [Reading Level 3 ]
This course is a survey of world religions and related philosophies. The exploration of thought, belief and religious practices from diverse cultures provides an opportunity to appreciate the uniqueness of other traditions while drawing upon the universal experience of the inner person. In addition, this study includes an inquiry of global pursuits in understanding the purpose of life, the quest for truth, the search for reality and the experience of spirituality.
OFFERED: every semester
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