Harold washington college Course
Descriptions

(last Updated: summer 2008)

Not every course will be offered every semester. Information shown for each of the courses is subject to change.

 

[ANTHRO] ANTHROPOLOGY (081)

 

ANTHROPOLOGY 202

Cultural Anthropology - Comparative study of human societies and cultures of the world; cross-cultural

investigation of social organization and political, economic, religious and family systems. Writing

assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

[ARCHITC] ARCHITECTURE (005)

 

ARCHITECTURE 104

History of Architecture I - The study of the development of early architecture through the mid-18th century. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

ARCHITECTURE 105

History of Architecture II - The study of architecture since the mid-18th century. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

ARCHITECTURE 121

Architectural Drawing I - Introduction to techniques of graphic expression, emphasis on using graphic means for communication. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

3 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 4 credit hours.

 

ARCHITECTURE 122

Architectural Drawing II - Continuation of Architecture 121. Emphasis on developing skills in shading, proportion, pencil and introduction to pictorial and other rendering techniques. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Architecture 121 or Consent of Department Chairperson.

3 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 4 credit hours.

 

ARCHITECTURE 123

Architectural Drawing III - Continuation of Architecture 122. Emphasis on developing skills in pictorial and perspective drawing and sketching, color, form, and presentation skills. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Architecture 121, or Architecture 122, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

3 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 4 credit hours.

 

ARCHITECTURE 166

Concepts of Planning - In-depth examination of criteria which influence architecture; programming, site analysis, mechanical and structural considerations; applications of delineation techniques; examination of philosophy of significant architects and their work. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Consent of Department Chairperson.

4 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 5 credit hours.

ARCHITECTURE 170

Computer-Aided Design for Architectural Drafting Tech. - Introduction to design and drafting techniques using computer-aided design (CAD) systems; use of basic command structures, keyboard and menu tablets; text, dimensioning and pen and layer selection. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Architecture 121, or Engineering 100, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.

 

ARCHITECTURE 171

Computer-Aided Design II for Architectural Drafting Tech. - Intermediate drafting and design techniques using computer-aided design (CAD) systems; dimensioning and text, 3-D geometric constructs, advanced editing techniques, file handling and plotter utilization. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Architecture 170 or CAD Technology 170.

2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.

 

ARCHITECTURE 172

Computer-Aided Design III for Architectural Drafting Tech. - Advanced drafting and design techniques using computer-aided design/drafting (CAD) programs; techniques of file handling, 3D drawing, solid modeling and rendering. Hardware and software requirements will be discussed. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Architecture 171 and CAD Technology 171, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.

 

ARCHITECTURE 174

Computer Aided Design V for Architectural Drafting - Introduction to Third Party programs used to

develop architectural designs and construction documents via computer-aided design (Add on program to the base drafting package AutoCAD). Students will have experience with 3-D studio. This course will include three-dimensional modeling with complete rendering. The model will include texture of materials, various lighting schemes with shade and shadow. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Architecture 172 or Consent of Department Chairperson.

2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.

 

ARCHITECTURE 202

General Construction - Study of materials used in residential building construction, their growth or

manufacture, preparation and application; emphasis on frame and masonry construction types; working drawings and structural details. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Prerequisite: Architecture 121 or Consent of Department Chairperson.

2 lecture and 4 lab hours per week. 4 credit hours.

 

ARCHITECTURE 204

General Construction, Advanced - Continuation of Architecture 202. Emphasis on advanced structural detailing and working drawings. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Architecture 202 or Consent of Department Chairperson.

2 lecture and 4 lab hours per week. 4 credit hours.

 

ARCHITECTURE 266

Architectural Planning - Application of planning concepts to basic architectural problems through

development of selected design projects emphasizing relation of form to function; project presentation will employ models and pictorial rendering techniques in various media; current architectural thought explored through examples of various building types. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Architecture 166, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

4 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 5 credit hours.

[ART] ART (010)

 

ART 103

Art Appreciation - Appreciation of art works taken from all cultures and periods. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

ART 115

Photography - Basic principles of black and white photography. 35 mm cameras, exposure, development and printing processes, composition and presentation. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

6 lab/studio hours per week or 1 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours. 2 credit hours

 

ART 116

Advanced Photography - Advanced techniques in development and printing. Introduction to other formats. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Art 115 or Consent of Department Chairperson.

1 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 2 credit hours.

 

ART 117

Beginning Color Photography - Introduction to techniques, art and theory of color photography;

printing from color negatives and/or transparencies, developing color negatives and/or transparencies; characteristics of different color film types, lighting for color photography; covers color theory and use of color in composition. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Prerequisite: Art 115 and Art 116, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

1 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 2 credit hours.

 

ART 126

Printmaking I - Processes of lithography and relief printmaking; includes line, shape, texture, value

and color in stone lithography, wood, linoleum printmaking. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

6 lab/studio hours per week. 3 credit hours.

 

ART 127

Printmaking II - Processes of intaglio, dry point and screen printmaking, includes line, shape, texture, value and color in printmaking process. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

6 lab/studio hours per week. 3 credit hours.

 

ART 130

African-American Art - Survey of African-American art over last 150 years; covers African-American crafts and sculpture during 19th Century; realistic painters of early 20th Century; cubistic and abstractionist influences on painting and sculpture; non-revolutionary artists such as Charles White, Henry O. Tanner, Aaron Douglas and Hughie Lee-Smith. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

ART 131

General Drawing - Still-life, landscape and human figure; experimentation with various media. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

6 lab/studio hours per week. 3 credit hours.

 

 

 

ART 132

Advance General Drawing - This course builds on and refines the experiences of General Drawing focusing on a variety of color media. Emphasis is on invention and formal concerns. Explorations into abstraction, non-objective, and fabricated image making are covered in this class. Course includes vocabulary development, critical analysis activities, and reference to historic models of drawing. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Art 131.

6 lab/studio hours per week. 3 credit hours.

 

ART 141

Introduction to the Visual Arts - Practical application of fundamentals of visual arts. Includes study of line, texture, color, shape and volume in various media. Recommended for pre-teachers. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

6 lab/studio hours per week or 1 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours. 2 credit hours

 

ART 142

Figure Draw and Composition - Study of the human figure in action and still poses; rapid sketching, long poses, memory work, and portraiture. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Art 131 or Consent of Department Chairperson.

6 lab/studio hours per week. 3 credit hours.

 

ART 143

Advanced Figure Drawing - Development of skills. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Art 142.

6 lab/studio hours per week. 3 credit hours.

 

ART 144

Two Dimensional Design - A studio course exploring the fundamentals of the formal systems and basic elements of visual organization through two-dimensional design principles and theories using a variety of media. Fundamental design and experimentation in relationships of line, shape, textures, and color. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

6 lab/studio hours per week. 3 credit hours.

 

ART 145

Three Dimensional Design - Study of the fundamentals of the formal systems and basic elements of visual organization through three-dimensional design principles and theories; use of a variety of media, including recent and traditional materials, such as clay and plaster. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Art 144 or Consent of Department Chairperson.

6 lab/studio hours per week. 3 credit hours.

 

ART 161

Freehand Drawing - Elementary drawing in charcoal and pencil from simple groups of block forms, still life and architectural ornament; includes developing pencil technique. No previous drawing experience necessary. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

6 lab/studio hours per week or 1 lecture and 2 lab hours per week

3 credit hours 2 credit hours

 

ART 163

Water Color Painting - Elementary painting and sketching including still life, landscape and figure painting. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

1 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 2 credit hours.

 

 

 

ART 166

Oil Painting Techniques - A studio course that serves as an introduction to basic painting techniques and color principles applied to the exploration of oil and acrylic painting media. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Art 131 or Consent of Department Chairperson.

6 lab/studio hours per week. 3 credit hours.

 

ART 167

Advanced Oil Painting Techniques - Advanced techniques and experimentation in use of materials and the development of creative styles in oil painting. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Art 166 or Consent of Department Chairperson.

1 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 2 credit hours.

 

ART 171

Production Art - Drawing for advertisements, storyboards, cartoons, and brochures; use of cinematic terms in generation of successive images. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

1 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 2 credit hours.

 

ART 172

Communications Design I - Design application and merchandising of products and ideas; theory of design of form and function applied to products, brochures, packaging, display, and other commercial designs; application of design in television, newspapers. magazines, billboards, and posters for advertising industry. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Art 144 or Consent of Department Chairperson.

2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.

 

ART 174

Advanced Commercial Art I - Advanced and practical application of commercial art for newspapers,

magazines; layout and lettering, point-of-purchase and package design problems. Lecture and field trips. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

1 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 2 credit hours.

 

ART 176

Graphics Design I - Creative approach to graphics, using traditional and modern media, such as drawing, painting, photography, constructed and sculptured art; includes reproduction of illustrations relating to advertising, periodical and book publishing. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Art 144.

2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.

 

ART 177

Graphics Design II - Continuation of Art 176. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Art 176.

2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.

 

ART 196

Ceramics - Ceramics formed by coil, slab or free form methods. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

6 lab/studio hours per week or 1 lecture and 2 lab hours per week 3 credit hours 2 credit hours

 

ART 197

Advanced Ceramics & Sculpture - Advanced work in pottery and sculpture, use of molds and various

materials, individual experiments in pottery and sculpture. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Art 196, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

1 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 2 credit hours.

ART 200

Individual Art Projects - For advanced students who have completed beginning level studies in the

corresponding discipline specific course, or an equivalent course at another institution, or who can demonstrate proficiency through portfolio review in the skills taught in the corresponding prerequisite course. Work is completed on an independent project, the subject of which is designed through dialogue between the student and instructor. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department

Chairperson. Not more than an accumulated 6 hours will be counted towards graduation.

1 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 2 credit hours.

 

[ASTROMY] ASTRONOMY (071)

 

ASTRONOMY 201

Descriptive Astronomy I - Descriptive survey of major astronomical facts, concepts, and relationships, starting with the solar system and extending to stars, galaxies, and cosmogonies. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

[BIOLOGY] BIOLOGY (023)

 

BIOLOGY 107

Nutrition-Consumer Education - Science of food as it relates to health, including food composition and utilization, food preparation and preservation, nutrition, special diets, fad foods, and foods of the future; social and political aspects of food in the world’s future. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

BIOLOGY 109

Human Genetics and Evolution - Basis of inheritance; analysis of human pedigrees; sex-linkage; physical and behavioral aspects of human evolution. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

BIOLOGY 110

Human Ecology - Effects of dense population, effect of humans on air, minerals, noise; and how these affect humans. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

BIOLOGY 113

The Biology of Women - A comprehensive look at the human female throughout her entire life span. Deals with biological sex differentiation, fetal development and reproductive anatomy. Explains events of a woman’s reproductive life from menarche to menopause, sexuality, birth control, infertility, and pregnancy. Discusses transmitted diseases, gynecological problems, breast cancer, controversial treatments and health care. Examines sociological and cultural health factors that influence a woman’s nutrition, physical activity, use of cosmetics, use and abuse of drugs. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

 

 

 

 

BIOLOGY 114

General Education Biology - A laboratory course emphasizing scientific inquiry through selected concepts of biology, such as organization, function heredity, evolution, and ecology. Biological issues with personal and social implications will be introduced to enable students to make informed decisions. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

3 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 4 credit hours.

 

BIOLOGY 115

Human Biology - Examines practical aspects of selected concepts in biology and their application to technology. Concepts may include heredity, growth, development, and ecology. Human systems may be studied as they relate to the major topics. Emphasis will be placed on the relationship of the issues to the individual and society. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

3 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 4 credit hours.

 

BIOLOGY 120

Terminology For Medical Careers - Basic medical vocabulary for allied health professionals and others with minimal background in anatomy and physiology; includes study of the human body systems. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

BIOLOGY 121

Biology I - Cellular and Molecular Biology. Introduction to biochemistry, molecular genetics, cell structure, function and processes. Laboratory required. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

4 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 5 credit hours.

 

BIOLOGY 122

Biology II - Continuation of Biology 121. Organismal Biology, Ecology and Evolution. An introduction to structure and function of major groups of microorganisms, fungi, animals, and plants. Emphasis on evolutionary relationships and ecological principles. Laboratory required. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Biology 121 or Consent of Department Chairperson.

4 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 5 credit hours.

 

BIOLOGY 201

Individual Topics in Biology - Students may conduct laboratory research, engage in library projects, and attend seminars. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Not more than an accumulated 2 credit hours will be counted towards graduation.

1 lecture and .5 lab hours per week. 1 credit hour.

 

BIOLOGY 226

Human Structure and Function I - Human anatomy and physiology. This laboratory course is recommended for those contemplating a career in the health professions and emphasizes the structure and function of the human body. Microscopic and gross anatomy are correlated with physiology. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Biology 114 or Biology 115 or Biology 121, or Consent of Department Chairperson. (Previous completion of Biology 120 Terminology for Medical Careers strongly suggested).

2 lecture and 4 lab hours per week. 4 credit hours.

 

 

 

 

BIOLOGY 227

Human Structure and Function II - Continuation of Biology 226. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Biology 226 or Consent of Department Chairperson.

2 lecture and 4 lab hours per week. 4 credit hours.

 

BIOLOGY 241

Genetics - Principles of heredity, structure of genetic material, mechanism of transmission, and the role of genetics in evolution. Application of these principles to human and other organisms is included. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Biology 101 and 102, or Biology 114 and Biology 115, or Biology 121 and 122, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

2-3 lecture and 4 lab hours per week. 3-4 credit hours.

 

BIOLOGY 250

Introduction to Molecular Biology - The first course in a three-part series in the biotechnology program/plan 215. This course stresses an introduction to current concepts and progress in modern molecular biology with emphasis on DNA science and genetic engineering as it applies to molecular, cellular and organismic biology. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Biology 121, or Consent of Department Chairperson. Not more than an accumulated 6 credit hours will be counted towards graduation.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

BIOLOGY 251

Molecular Biology I - The second course in a three-part series in the biotechnology program/plan 215. The course stresses the theory and practice of separation techniques and safety procedures that would be employed in the purification and essay of such bio-molecules as nucleic acids, proteins and other related substances and the relationship of these molecules to living organisms. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Biology 250, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

2 lecture and 4 lab hours per week. 4 credit hours.

 

[BOTANY] BOTANY (025)

 

BOTANY 201

General Botany I - General biological principles applied to anatomy, physiology, reproduction, and heredity of seed plants. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

2 lecture and 4 lab hours per week. 4 credit hours.

 

[BUSINES] BUSINESS (030)

 

BUSINESS 105

Business Writing - Fundamentals of basic forms of business correspondence. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: English 101 or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

BUSINESS 110

Development of Modern Business - Survey course covering world background of business, economic status of the United States, corporate history in America, areas of business development of American business institutions, business leaders, government in business. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

BUSINESS 111

Introduction to Business - Survey of modern U.S. business, analyzing organization and types of businesses, major business functions, business and the environment, roles played by business and consumers in the economy and various economic systems. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

BUSINESS 114

Intro To Urban Mass Transit - Overview of the public and private transit system including formation

and implementation at the national, local and regional levels. Examination of recent trends, traditional problems, and merging issues in urban and regional transportation. Emphasis on management strategies that can be used in daily operations of a public or private transit system including obligation to customer role, of urban transit manager, demand management, paratransit alternatives, and safety issues. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

BUSINESS 141

Business Mathematics - Review of basic arithmetic principles, application of arithmetic operations to

business forms and to analysis and solution of problems of percentage, markup, and markdown, discounts, interest, prorating, life and property insurance, taxation, and payrolls. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

BUSINESS 180

Fundamentals of Accounting - This course emphasizes an understanding of basic accounting principles and other business concepts as they apply to the reporting of financial data and other economic events of a business enterprise. Emphasis is on recording, analyzing, and interpreting historical data and showing its effect on the business financially. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

BUSINESS 181

Financial Accounting - This course presents accounting as an information system that produces summary financial statements, primarily for users external to a business or other enterprise. Students study the forms of business organization and the common transactions entered into by businesses. The emphasis is on understanding and applying basic accounting principles and other concepts that guide the reporting of the effect of transactions and other economic events on the financial condition and operating results of a business. How to analyze and interpret historical financial statements as well, and the limitations of using these in making forward-looking business decisions are included. The primary content emphasis will be accounting for current assets and liabilities, long-term assets and liabilities, corporations, cash flow statements and financial statement analysis. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Business 100 or Business 111 or Business 141 or Mathematics 098 or higher;

or concurrent enrollment in Business 141; or Placement Test; or Consent of Department Chairperson.

200 minutes per week. 4 credit hours.

 

BUSINESS 182

Managerial Accounting - This course presents accounting as a system of producing information for use in internally managing a business. The course emphasizes the identification, accumulation and interpretation of information for planning, controlling and evaluating the performance of the separate components of a business. Included is the identification and measurement of the costs of producing goods or services and how to analyze and control these costs. Decision models commonly used in making specific short-term and long-term business decisions are included. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Business 181 or Consent of Department Chairperson.

200 minutes per week. 4 credit hours.

 

BUSINESS 203

Introductory Cost Accounting - General accounting principles applied to factory operations. Includes

methods of finding costs of specific orders, lots and processes, and basis of allocating overhead expenses. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Business 181 or Business 182.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

BUSINESS 204

Computer Applications for Intermediate Accounting - Utilizes a computer to perform major accounting

tasks such as recording entries, posting to ledgers, generation of trial balances and financial statements, as well as special reports, all encountered in Business 205. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Business 205.

50 minutes per week. 1 credit hour.

 

BUSINESS 205

Intermediate Accounting - Application of funds, analysis of working capital, investments, inventories, amortization and depreciation, and cost expirations. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Business 182 or Business 204.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

BUSINESS 206

Auditing - Includes external balance-sheet audits, recent developments in techniques of auditing cash, receivables, inventories, investments, fixed assets, and liabilities. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Business 205, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

BUSINESS 207

Intermediate Accounting II - Accounting for the rights of creditors and stockholders; principles of fund accounting; statement analysis; special problems. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Business 205.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

BUSINESS 208

Federal Income Tax - Study of the principles of the Internal Revenue Code, practical application of tax rules to the preparation of returns, application of accounting rules to tax matters. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Business 182, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

BUSINESS 211

Business Law I - Laws of business transactions, including contracts, agency, employment and partnerships, and study of the Uniform Commercial Code. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

BUSINESS 212

Business Law II - Continues study of laws covering corporations, negotiable instruments, sales, real estate, and bailment’s. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

BUSINESS 214

The Legal and Social Environment of Business - A study of the legal and social environment of business with emphasis on business ethics and corporate social responsibilities. Areas of concentration include governmental regulation of business, securities law, consumer protection law, labor law and employment law. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

BUSINESS 216

Entrepreneurship - Entrepreneurial skills, organization, promotion and management in self-employment or administration in occupations and organizations; research and discussions with successful owners and managers in the business community. Students receive practice in planning, decision-making and self-evaluation. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

BUSINESS 231

Marketing - Examines the functions and objectives of marketing. Includes flow of industrial and consumer goods through the marketing system, and the role of the consumer, the product, the market, the pricing policies, promotion and distribution methods. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Business 111.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

BUSINESS 232

Fundamentals of International Business - Analysis of problems stemming from the movement of goods, services, human resources, technology, finance, and ownership across national boundaries. Direct focus on the development of management skills in handling of multinational business. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Business 111, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

BUSINESS 236

Advertising - Study of basic functions, principles, and techniques of advertising, including the role of advertising in the marketing system. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

BUSINESS 237

Selling - Factors of successful selling of goods or ideas; buying motives, sales psychology, customer approach, and sales techniques. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

BUSINESS 241

Introduction to Finance - Surveys methods of financing business enterprises and their relationships to personal and company investment policies. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Business 181, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

BUSINESS 244

Fundamentals of Investments - Personal investment programs including the sources and uses of investment information. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

BUSINESS 250

Computerized Accounting Systems - Computerized Accounting focuses on exposing the student to various computerized accounting systems and how these systems accomplish the goals of accounting information system of a business entity. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Prerequisite: Business 181, or CIS 120 or equivalent, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

BUSINESS 258

Small Business - Organization and operation of small-scale retail, trading, service or manufacturing

business. Problems of location, financing, labor, accounting and production, taxes, and insurance. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

BUSINESS 268

Introduction to Supervision - Understanding fundamental requirements for successful leadership and supervision. Methods for handling the day-to-day problems of supervision. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

BUSINESS 269

Principles of Management - Analysis of major functions and principles of management; emphasis on supervisory and operating levels of management; theories, policy-making, effective communications and art of decision-making. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Business 111, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

BUSINESS 271

Human Resources Management - Employment techniques, wages and hours, job evaluation, training, employee ratings, collective bargaining, employment counseling and collateral benefits, such as pensions and fringe benefits. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

[CHEM] CHEMISTRY (073)

 

CHEMISTRY 100

Basic Chemical Calculations - Arithmetical and algebraic operations as used in general chemical

calculations, scientific notation, metric system of measurement and problem-solving techniques employed in general chemistry calculations. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

1 lecture and .5 lab hours per week. 1 credit hour.

 

CHEMISTRY 121

Basic Chemistry I - Principles of general inorganic chemistry, including properties of matter, dimensional analysis, fundamentals of stoichiometry, interpretation of the periodic table, nomenclature and introduction to solution chemistry and commonly used concentration units. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Chemistry 100 and Math Placement Test, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

2 lecture and 4 lab hours per week. 4 credit hours.

 

 

 

 

CHEMISTRY 201

General Chemistry I - Topics include the periodic table of the elements, atomic structure, basic concepts of quantum theory, bonding, stoichiometry of compounds and reactions, thermo chemistry, the gaseous state, basic concepts of the liquid and solid states, solutions, acids and bases. Writing assignments, as appropriate to discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Eligibility for Mathematics 140 or higher, with a grade of C or better in Chemistry 121, or one year of high school Chemistry, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

4 lecture and 4 lab hours per week. 5 credit hours.

 

CHEMISTRY 203

General Chemistry II - Topics include equilibrium, acid-base equilibria, solubility equilibria, kinetics,

thermodynamics, electrochemistry, coordination compounds, nuclear chemistry and descriptive topics in organic chemistry. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Chemistry 201, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

4 lecture and 4 lab hours per week. 5 credit hours.

 

CHEMISTRY 205

Organic Chemistry I - Fundamentals of organic chemistry, orbital and structural theory, aliphatic

and aromatic hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, structural isomerism, introduction to functional groups,

nomenclature, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms, resonance theory, and spectroscopy. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Chemistry 203, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

4 lecture and 4 lab hours per week. 6 credit hours.

 

CHEMISTRY 207

Organic Chemistry II - Continuation of the study of organic chemistry: alcohols, and ketones, carboxylic acids, functional derivatives of carboxylic acids, O, N and S containing compounds, heterocyclic compounds, spectroscopy; laboratory emphasis on organic synthesis and spectroscopic analysis. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Chemistry 205, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

4 lecture and 4 lab hours per week. 6 credit hours.

 

CHEMISTRY 212

Survey of Organic and Biochemistry - Survey of organic chemistry including nomenclature and reactions of major functional groups essential to biochemistry and an introduction to the structure and function of biomolecules, and the metabolism of proteins, lipids and carbohydrates. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Chemistry 201, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

3 lecture and 3 lab hours per week. 4 credit hours.

 

CHEMISTRY 295

Independent Research In Chemistry I - Original laboratory research supervised by a faculty member,

either on-campus or off-campus. A well defined academic goal must be outlined by the instructor and the student. This course will usually require library research, laboratory work, and the preparation of final and oral reports. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

1-2 lecture and 5-20 lab hours per week. 3-6 credit hours.

 

CHEMISTRY 296

Independent Research in Chemistry II - Original laboratory research supervised by a faculty member,

either on campus or off-campus. A well defined academic goal must be outlined by the instructor and the student. This course will usually require library research, laboratory work, and the preparation of final and oral reports. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Chemistry 295 or Consent of Department Chairperson.

1-2 lecture and 5-20 lab hours per week. 3-6 credit hours.

 

CHEMISTRY 297

Independent Research in Chemistry III - Original laboratory research supervised by a faculty member, either on-campus or off campus. A well defined academic goal must be outlined by the instructor and the student. This course will usually require library research, laboratory work and the preparation of final and oral reports. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Chemistry 296 or Consent of Department Chairperson.

1-2 lecture and 5-20 lab hours per week. 3-6 credit hours.

 

CHEMISTRY 298

Independent Research in Chemistry IV - Original laboratory research supervised by a faculty member, either on-campus or off-campus. A well defined academic goal must be outlined by the instructor and the student. This course will usually require library research, laboratory work and the preparation of final and oral reports. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Chemistry 297 or Consent of Department Chairperson.

1-2 lecture and 5-20 lab hours per week. 3-6 credit hours.

 

CHEMISTRY 299

Independent Research in Chemistry V - Original laboratory research supervised by a faculty member

either on-campus or off-campus. A well defined academic goal must be outlined by the instructor and the student. This course will usually require library research, laboratory work, and the preparation of final and oral reports. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Chemistry 298 or Consent of Department Chairperson.

1-2 lecture and 5-20 lab hours per week. 3-6 credit hours.

 

[CHLD DV] CHILD DEVELOPMENT (090)

 

CHILD DEVELOPMENT 101

Human Growth and Development I - Foundation course in theory and principles of development,

conception through early adolescence. In-depth study of physical, social/emotional, cognitive, language development including children’s play. Fifteen hours of observations included. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test or English 101.

200 minutes per week. 4 credit hours.

 

CHILD DEVELOPMENT 102

Human Growth and Development II - Continuation of Child Development 101. Emphasizes adolescence through late adulthood. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Child Development 101, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

CHILD DEVELOPMENT 107

Health Safety and Nutrition - Knowledge and application of practices that promote good nutrition, dental health, physical and mental health, and safety of infants/toddlers, preschool and school-aged children in a group setting as well as that of the adult student. Health lifestyle, preventative health and community resources and responding to emergencies are examined. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

 

 

 

CHILD DEVELOPMENT 109

Language Development - Techniques and methods of encouraging development of language and emerging literacy skills in young children with emphasis upon understanding the developmental process and how the preschool teacher can facilitate this process. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Child Development 101, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

CHILD DEVELOPMENT 120

Introduction to Early Childhood Education - An introductory course designed to familiarize students with the historic roots and philosophical foundations of child care and education. Knowledge of different types of early childhood programs, their basic values, structure and organization. Examination of the student’s personal qualities in relationship to expectations of the field. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

CHILD DEVELOPMENT 130

Special Topics Child Development - Study of a single topic in child development that would enhance the student’s ability to support children and the families of young children. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Child Development 101, or Consent of Department Chairperson. Not more than an accumulated 4 credit hours will be counted toward graduation.

50 minutes per week. 1 credit hour.

 

CHILD DEVELOPMENT 142

Methods and Materials for Infant and Toddler Care - Acquaints current and prospective caregivers with the ways infant and toddlers play and learn at specific developmental levels. Through use of observations students will plan to meet needs of individual children in a group setting. Emphasis will be on creating a context for responsive and respectful care giving in a group setting. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Child Development 101, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

CHILD DEVELOPMENT 143

Science and Mathematics for Young Children - Study of young children’s thinking in the areas of

mathematics and science. Basic information about math and science concepts are considered including the application of developmentally appropriate practices with young children. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Child Development 101, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

CHILD DEVELOPMENT 144

School-Age Activity Programming - Designed to introduce the student to a basic understanding of the benefits of play and recreation for school-age children. Provide students with the basic skills to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for school-age children and adolescents. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

CHILD DEVELOPMENT 149

Creative Activities for Children - Designed to introduce the student to a variety of creative experiences that are developmentally appropriate for the young child. Areas covered are planning and implementing activities that allow the child to explore and experiment with art, music, movement, and drama. Emphasis on allowing children freedom to choose and create at their own pace and style. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.

 

CHILD DEVELOPMENT 201

Observation and Management of Child Behavior - Theory and practice of techniques for observing

and recording child behavior leading to an understanding of the individual child and developmentally appropriate positive methods of guiding behavior. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Child Development 101, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

CHILD DEVELOPMENT 205

Development of the Exceptional Child - Study of children whose development does not follow normal

patterns; problems of identification, diagnosis and potential assessment. Writing assignments, as

appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Child Development 101, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

CHILD DEVELOPMENT 230

Introduction to Early Intervention - Introduction to the field of early intervention and the role of the Early Intervention Associate. Includes units covering the background and current status of the field, an overview of the characteristics of normal versus at-risk and special needs population of infants and toddlers, and theoretical models and strategies of early intervention, including Individualized Family Service (IFS) planning and team building. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in English 101, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

CHILD DEVELOPMENT 248

Principles and Practice of Infant and Toddler Care - Acquaints prospective teachers and care-givers of infants and toddlers with theory and practice of care and education of very young children in a group setting. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part the course. Prerequisite: Child Development 101, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

200 minutes per week. 4 credit hours.

 

CHILD DEVELOPMENT 257

Principles and Practices of Family Child Care - An overview of operating a family child care home that meets the physical, socio-emotional, and cognitive development needs of children (infant through school age) in a home child care setting. Includes the place of family child care in the early childhood profession; home arrangement; activity planning, including age appropriate activities and goals and ways to meet the needs of multiple age groups; and policies. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

200 minutes per week. 4 credit hours.

 

CHILD DEVELOPMENT 258

Principles of Preschool Education - Theory and practice of early childhood education emphasizes

developmentally appropriate curriculum program planning, learning environment and the role of the teacher as facilitator. Field experience of three hours per week in early childhood program required. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Child Development 101.

200 minutes per week. 4 credit hours.

 

CHILD DEVELOPMENT 259

Practicum in Pre-School Education - Students spend 300 hours per semester under supervision, working with preschool children in nursery school or day care program, 8 or 16 weeks, includes 2-hour weekly seminar. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Child Development 258 with a grade of C or better, and Consent of Department Chairperson.

2 lecture and 10-20 lab hours per week. 3-6 credit hours.

 

CHILD DEVELOPMENT 260

Administration and Supervision of Preschool Centers - For those with experience as teachers or directors of nursery schools or day care centers who wish to improve their skills in administration and supervision. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

CHILD DEVELOPMENT 262

Child, Family and Community Relations - For students currently employed or preparing to work in child care settings. This course will help students to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with families within the context of the urban community to benefit the well being of the growing child. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

CHILD DEVELOPMENT 268

Principles and Practice of School Age Programs - Designed to introduce the student to the principles

of developmentally appropriate practice in a school-age group setting. The student will review the

developmental stages of school-age children in the social, emotional, physical and cognitive domains and apply these principles to the design and establishment of the physical environment, program scheduling, health and safety practices and group management. Techniques for parental involvement will be included. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test and Grade of C or better in Child Development 101.

200 minutes per week. 4 credit hours.

 

CHILD DEVELOPMENT 269

Practicum in School Age Child Care - Students spend 20 hours a week, under supervision, working with children in a school-child care setting; 17 weeks with a 2 hour seminar. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement test, or English 100 with a grade C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

2 lecture and 20 lab hours per week. 6 credit hours.

 

[CHINESE] CHINESE (141)

 

CHINESE 101

Introduction to Chinese - This course introduces the basic elements of Mandarin Chinese that will enable the students to develop communicative language skills. It is designed for students who need to build up their basic conversational skills as well as grammar and vocabulary knowledge in Chinese. Intensive drills on sounds and tones, vocabulary, and sentence patterns in meaningful contexts will be used in order for the students to communicate appropriately and accurately in authentic contexts. The course will introduce students to the diverse culture, history, and social etiquette of China. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

200 minutes per week. 4 credit hours.

 

CHINESE 102

Chinese II - This course is designed for students who have acquired some oral proficiency, but lack formal training and literacy. It teaches more advanced grammar rules while reviewing the basic ones. Students will learn how to use a bilingual dictionary to assist their reading of essays and short stories. They will learn to write notes, letters, and paragraphs. The course will introduce students to the diverse culture, history, and social etiquette of China. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Chinese 101 with a C grade or better or Consent of Department Chairperson.

200 minutes per week. 4 credit hours.

 

[CIS] COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS (032)

 

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS 101

Introduction to Computer Information Systems - Theory and application of computers in information

management; career opportunities, problem solving techniques, input/output media, microcomputer applications, and Internet application. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Laboratory hours to be arranged. Prerequisite: Placement Test or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS 102

Introduction to Programming Logic - Techniques and problem-solving aids necessary for efficient solution of computer programming problems. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS 116

Introduction to Operating Systems - An overview including a theoretical and practical framework for the study of controlling software in the microcomputer environment using prevailing cooperating systems. The concepts of interrupt handling, scheduling and query techniques, and access and storage methods will be clarified through readings and discussions. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part the course. Not more than three credit hours will count towards the CIS/IT degree requirements. Additional earned credits up to six will be counted towards elective credit and requires the Consent of the Department chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS 120

Introduction to Microcomputers - Fundamental concepts of computer information systems as applied to microcomputers in business and personal use; includes hands-on experience with a variety of microcomputer software. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Not more than three credit hours will count towards the CIS/IT degree requirements. Additional earned credit hours up to six will be counted towards elective credit and requires the Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS 122

Introduction to Word Processing on Microcomputers - This course will provide the students with the

in-depth concepts of word processing as they apply to microcomputers in business and personal use. Laboratory assignments provide hands-on experience with microcomputer word processing software. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Not more than three credit hours will count towards the CIS/IT requirements. Additional earned credit hours up to six will be counted towards elective credit and requires the Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS 123

Introduction to Spreadsheets on Microcomputers - Fundamental concepts of computer programs as

exemplified in the electronic spreadsheet. Emphasis on business applications and personal financial management and tax preparation. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Not more than three credit hours will count towards the CIS/IT degree requirements. Additional earned credit hours up to 6 will be counted towards elective credit and requires the Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS 142

Introduction to C or C++ Language - Fundamentals of structured problem-solving in C language:

emphasis on syntax, data types, operators, control structures, functions program structure, pointers, arrays, input, and output; students will complete programs of moderate size and complexity. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: CIS 103, or CIS 106, or CIS 107, or CIS 130, or CIS 135, and Math 099 or higher, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS 144

Introduction to Java Programming Language - In this course the students will learn the basics of a block structured high-level programming language commonly used in internet applications. The topics include the introduction to: procedural and data abstraction programming styles; the concepts of design, testing, and documentation in programming, programming platforms, and software developments; selection, repetition, and sequence control structures; the basic programming elements of arrays, records, and files. Upon completion of this course, the students will be equipped with the basic skills of internet programming for problem solving and algorithm development. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: CIS 142 with a grade of C or better.

2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.

 

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS 145

Introduction to Database on Microcomputers - In-depth concepts of database as they apply to

Microcomputers in business and personal use to build information management systems. The network, hierarchical, and relational models are discussed. DBMS on microcomputers are used for lab assignments to implement the rational models. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Not more than three hours will count towards the CIS/IT degree requirements. Additional earned hours up to six will be counted towards elective credit and requires the Consent Department Chairperson

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS 158

Beginning Internet - This course will introduce the student to the basic concepts and usage of the Internet. Emphasis will be on the access of information from and development of HTML documents for the World Wide Web. Consideration will also be given to other Internet protocols (Gopher, FTP, Email, and Usenet) and to the principles and terminology relevant to networking in general. Writing assignments, as appropriate the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: CIS 101, or CIS 120, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS 181

Web Development I/Basic Web Technologies - Introduction to Web Development with emphasis on web site architecture, layout structure, template development, documentation and form development. This course will focus on the development of a basic template for a data driven web site. Style sheets will be used to organize and present page content. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: CIS 116, or CIS 120, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.

 

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS 182

Web Development II/Client Side Scripting - Continuation of the Web Development series. This course integrates all of the skills learned in CIS 181 and focuses on client side scripting to verify data entry, manipulate and control web page elements, and store information on the client machines using cookies. Methods for initiating user authentication will also be covered. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: CIS 181, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.

 

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS 242

Advanced C or C++ Language - Building on prior programming experience, design and implementation of large-scale programs. Abstract data types. Data structures: sets, pointers, lists, stacks, queues, trees, graphs. Program verification and complexity. Recursions. Dynamic concepts: memory, scope, block structures. Text processing. Introduction to searching and sorting algorithms. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: CIS 142, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS 244

Advanced Java Programming Language - In this course, the students shall will the advanced topics

of using the Internet programming language for design and implementation of large-scale problems; management of abstract data types; data structures (files, sets, pointers, lists, stacks, queues, trees, graphs); program verification and complexity; recursion; dynamic concepts (memory scope, block structures); Text processing; introduction to searching and sorting algorithms. The programming for computer graphics and animation will be introduced and implemented for Internet usage. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: CIS 144 with a grade of C or better.

2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.

 

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS 250

Introduction to Systems - Introduction to analysis and design of information systems; includes analysis of organization and procedure, forms and work-flow, equipment selection, and implementation of systems. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: CIS 244 with a grade of C or better.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS 255

Introduction to Operating Systems - General principles and specific applications of operating system

on various computers. An overview. A theoretical and practical framework for the study of controlling software. The concepts of interrupt handling, multi-programming, multi-processing, scheduling and query techniques, and access and storage methods will be clarified through readings and discussions. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS 258

Advanced Internet - This course will extend the introductory concepts of CIS 158 by exposing the

students to a variety of Internet and general networking concepts. These include interactive forms and CGI programming for the World Wide Web, multimedia development, Intranets, server installation and management, and database connectivity. Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to administer a simple website. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: CIS 158, or CIS 257, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS 281

Web Development III/ Server Side Programming - Continuation of the Web Development series. Part III integrates skills learned in previous courses and presents dynamic web programming using server side programming techniques. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: CIS 182, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.

 

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS 282

Web Development IV/Web Database Integration - Part IV integrates all of the skills using basic markup, a scripting language and server-side programming and focuses on the integration databases into a web site. Retrieval, storage, modification, and presentation of data from a database are all covered. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: CIS 281, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

2 lecture and 4 lab hours per week. 4 credit hours.

 

[COMPSFI] COMPUTER SECURITY AND FORENSIC INVESTIGATION (162)

 

COMPUTER SERCURITY AND FORENSIC INVESTIGATION 101

General Technology Essentials – This course uses a basic requirement for both the Information Security certificate and the Computer Forensics certificate program/plan. This course is designed to provide essential knowledge in the information security field. It will explore the basic areas of knowledge necessary to understand information security architecture and lay a firm foundation for further study and coursework. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

3 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 4 credit hours.

 

[COOP EX] COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE (008)

 

COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE 101

Cooperative Work Exploration - Career planning, job entry skills, guidance to assist students in exploring and assessing their interests, aptitudes and abilities for consideration of career goals; development of skills necessary for job search success and job entry preparation. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent enrollment in English 100, or English 127, and Reading 125, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

Cooperative Work Experience

The Cooperative Education courses listed below are designed to provide employment skills as a concurrent and integral part of a student’s educational program in a number of career areas. Students are placed in an approved employment situation mutually agreed upon by the student, college staff, and employer, with the opportunity of applying knowledge and being exposed to work methods unavailable in the classroom.

 

College staff members develop with each student a written educational plan, including performance-based measurable objectives. Guidance and supervision is regularly provided by college staff members who visit students at work and confer with the employer, measure progress, and work out any concerns. Follow-up seminars with the staff may be scheduled for up to two hours per week.

 

Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) 105 and 205 – Business Technologies

Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) 106 and 206 – Computer Information Systems

Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) 107 and 207 – Health

Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) 108 and 208 – Engineering and Industrial Technologies

Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) 109 and 209 – Natural Science Technologies

Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) 110 and 210 – Public and Human Services

 

Students are assigned a job directly related to their academic program/plan, which will enhance educational goals without infringing upon course and program/plan obligations.

Academic credit during the regular semester is awarded on a ratio of 1 semester hour of credit to each 5 hours of approved employment per week for part time employment up to 20 hours per week, with a maximum of 4 semester hours credit for the work component.

 

Academic credit for full time employment is awarded on a ratio of 1 semester hour of credit for each 10 hours of approved employment with a maximum of 4 semester hours of credit for the work component. If offered in conjunction with the work component, 1 semester credit hour is awarded for each seminar hour per week up to a maximum of 2 semester credit hours.

 

In total, variable credit may be acquired depending on the number of hours on the job and the extent of follow-up seminars, up to a maximum of 3 hours for the summer term or 6 hours during the fall or spring semester. During the summer term, which is one-half the length of the fall or spring semester, semester hours of credit are awarded for credit earned in approved employment. Seminars, if offered, require two hourly meetings per week for one semester hour of credit to a maximum of 1 semester hour of credit.

 

Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

 

Prerequisite: Consent of Department Chairperson. Enrollment in an approved program/plan. Completion of a minimum of 12 semester hours or equivalent courses (those required for the major field of study) in the student’s major prior to or taken concurrently with such program/plan. No more than 12 semester hours of credit in work experience will be accepted for graduation.

 

[CRM JUS] CRIMINAL JUSTICE (080)

 

CRIMINAL JUSTICE 102

Administration of Criminal Justice - Operation of the agencies of criminal justice: police, prosecution, courts, correctional institutions, probation and parole. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

CRIMINAL JUSTICE 114

Administration of Juvenile Justice - Studies in the etiology of juvenile delinquency, analysis of the agencies of control of juvenile behavior, and the roles of courts and correctional institutions in the administration of juvenile justice. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

CRIMINAL JUSTICE 155

Introduction to Corrections - This course covers the history and development of corrections at the local, state and federal levels with emphasis on the goals, structure, and operations of correctional institutions. Included are alternatives to incarceration and the future of corrections within the American criminal justice system. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

CRIMINAL JUSTICE 202

Issues In Criminal Justice - Critical issues related to crime and urban society; analysis and evaluation of documents in the field of Criminal Justice. Consideration of newly proposed reforms and the method of implementing these reforms. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

 

CRIMINAL JUSTICE 211

Introduction to Investigation - Intensive study and analysis in investigative procedures; strategy and

tactics of obtaining and analyzing evidence through testimonial evidence, physical evidence and records; reconstructing the crime; preservation of evidence and case preparation. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

CRIMINAL JUSTICE 221

Police Organization and Management - Police organization as a means by which police goals are achieved. Variations in organizational patterns resulting from differing and changing objectives of police service. Analysis and evaluation of urban law enforcement problems and procedures. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

CRIMINAL JUSTICE 222

Professional Responsibility - Examination of professional ethics and legal responsibilities of the criminal justice practitioner. Legal accountability of criminal justice practitioners; principles and techniques of stress management for maintenance of performance and health. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

CRIMINAL JUSTICE 234

Criminal Law and Procedure - Analysis of the nature of substantive criminal law, with emphasis on its historical and philosophical development in the United States. Examination of constitutional rights of the defendant, as these relate to arrest, rules of evidence, and courtroom procedure at pre-trial and trial level. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

CRIMINAL JUSTICE 250

Introduction To Criminology - This course covers the basics of criminology, criminological theories,

principles and concepts, and the history and development of criminology. Included is the study of society’s reaction to crime and criminals as well as those organizations and agencies designed to combat crime. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Criminal Justice 102, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

CRIMINAL JUSTICE 256

Constitutional Law - Study of the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution, as these govern police and court procedures and the rights of citizens. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

[DMD] DIGITAL MULTIMEDIA (138)

 

DIGITAL MULTIMEDIA 105

Animation - This is a studio course in which the primary orientation is the development of the student’s portfolio. The course will investigate principles, practices and philosophy of animation, with the primary emphasis on the creation of a short animation. The student will create sketches, overlays, storyboards and a short animation. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.

 

DIGITAL MULTIMEDIA 115

Digital Soundtrack - This is a studio course whose primary orientation is the development of the student’s portfolio. The course will investigate and develop soundtracks for video, film and multimedia. Students will develop soundtracks using digitized sounds, traditional foley effects, general midi music and dubbed effects, with the primary emphasis on the creation of a video and multimedia soundtrack. The use of professional sound and editing techniques will be emphasized. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in English 101.

2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.

 

DIGITAL MULTIMEDIA 121

3D Graphics I - This is a studio course whose primary orientation is the development of the student’s portfolio. The course will introduce students to 3D graphics, principles of perspective and basic principles of 3D modeling. The theory of 3D on the computer will be explored. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are the part of the course. Prerequisite: English 101, and Digital Multimedia 168, both with a C grade or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.

 

DIGITAL MULTIMEDIA 131

Multimedia I - This is a studio course whose primary orientation is the development of the student’s portfolio. The course will introduce the student to multimedia. Principles of interactivity and basic principles of 2-dimensional interactive will be explored. Simple scripting will be used. Scripts, flow charts and storyboards will be developed. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: English 101, and Digital Multimedia 168, both with a grade of C or better.

6 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.

 

DIGITAL MULTIMEDIA 168

Computer Art I - Students will be introduced to the concepts of computer art using representative programs and concepts from the profession. Students will be introduced to both raster paint/photo retouching programs and professional quality vector programs. Students will also be introduced to the history of computer art. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: CIS 120, and Placement Test, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

6 lab/studio hours per week. 3 credit hours.

 

DIGITAL MULTIMEDIA 179

Video I - This is a studio course in which the primary orientation is the development of the students portfolio. The course will investigate video production, with primary emphasis on the creation of a video and in-camera editing. The student will create storyboards, scripts, shooting lists and a short film. Writing assignments, appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, and CIS 120, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.

 

DIGITAL MULTIMEDIA 221

3D Graphics II - This is a studio course whose primary orientation is the development of the students portfolio. The course will develop the students understanding of 3D graphics, 3D modeling with an emphasis on movement, using systems and inverse kinematics and the use of constraints and bones. Advanced modeling will be used such as skins and mesh deformation. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Digital Multimedia 121, and Digital Multimedia 168, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.

 

 

DIGITAL MULTIMEDIA 231

Multimedia II - This is a studio course whose primary orientation is the development of the student’s portfolio. The course will develop the students understanding of multimedia. Extensive use of scripting, programming with an emphasis on using professional techniques and standards. Sound, video, animation and interactivity will be combined in an interactive work. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Digital Multimedia 131, or Digital Multimedia 279, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.

 

DIGITAL MULTIMEDIA 233

Multimedia III - This is a studio course whose primary orientation is the development of the student’s portfolio. The course will develop the student’s ability to work as part of a group. Extensive use of professional production management techniques will be explored. The student will develop a group multimedia project using professional techniques and standards. Sound, video, animation and interactivity will be combined to create an interactive work. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Digital Multimedia 231, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.

 

DIGITAL MULTIMEDIA 279

Video II - This is a studio course whose primary orientation is the development of the student’s portfolio. The course will investigate advanced video production, with the primary emphasis on the creation of a video. The student will create storyboards, scripts and shooting lists for a short video. The use of professional lighting, sound and editing techniques will be emphasized. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Digital Multimedia 179, or Digital Multimedia 115, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.

 

DIGITAL MULTIMEDIA 299

Portfolio Development - This is a seminar course to prepare students to successfully present their ideas and art in the marketplace. Portfolio development and presentation, along with the mechanics of writing a proposal, preparing a budget and presenting the proposal will be examined in depth. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in English 101.

2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.

 

[ECON] ECONOMICS (082)

 

ECONOMICS 201

Principles of Economics I - Covers macro or income analysis; includes money, income determination, public finance, and economic development. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

ECONOMICS 202

Principles of Economics II - Covers micro or price analysis; includes the markets, production function, income distribution, and international trade. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

 

 

 

[EDUC] EDUCATION (083)

 

EDUCATION 101

Introduction To Education - This course will provide an introduction to teaching as a profession in the American education system. The course offers a variety of perspectives on education including historical, philosophical, social, legal, and ethical issues in a diverse society. It includes organizational structure and school governance. Field experience is required. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

EDUCATION 102

Using Technology in the Class - Prepare pre-service and in-service teachers to integrate technology, including computer and multimedia software, into pre-K through 12th grade classes. Survey concepts of technology use, provides hands-on experience with hardware and software, and addresses human, social, and ethical issues related to the use of technology in education. Meets national and state technology standards. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

EDUCATION 103

Students with Disabilities in School - A survey course that presents the historical, philosophical and

legal foundations of special education, as well as an overview of the characteristics of individuals with disabilities, the Individual with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and the services that are provided under this act, and the diversity of exceptional populations with implications for service delivery. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Child Development 101, or Psychology 207.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

EDUCATION 203

Educational Psychology - Assessment of aptitudes, capacities, interests, and achievements; and the educational implications of physical, emotional and social development. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Psychology 201, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

EDUCATION 205

Introduction To Teacher Assistant - This course is one of the requirements of the Teacher Assistant

certificate programs/plans 273 and/or 274. It is designed to provide an introduction to the rules and duties, the responsibilities and expectations of the teacher’s assistant in Chicago Public Schools (CPS). This should include an orientation to the profession of teaching; the role of the teacher and the teacher’s assistant; current trends and problems in education, particularly in the CPS. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

EDUCATION 208

School Leadership and Support Professionals - This course is one of the requirements of the Teaching, Leadership and Support Professionals AAS degree program/plan 055 and the Advanced Certificate program/plan 057. This course will examine the administrative process at educational institutions. Emphasis will be on the role of the principal and staff relations. Functions in an elementary/secondary schools and community colleges will be highlighted. In addition, school finance, planning, personnel, organizational structure, governance, and problem solving in elementary/secondary and community colleges will be explored. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement test or English 100 with a C or better or Consent of Department Chairperson.

200 minutes per week. 4 credit hours.

 

EDUCATION 209

Observation/Seminar Elementary Education - This course is an extensive combination of lectures,

seminars, oral presentations, classroom observations, practice, and shadowing in an elementary school. The course will provide students with authentic experiences and knowledge which impact teaching in the elementary school classroom. The practicum will provide students hands-on experience with school activities and responsibilities. Students will evaluate and design unit and lesson plans based on Illinois Learning Standards (ILS); review curriculum and instructional materials; shadow an entry-level elementary school leader and education support personnel; maintain an observation log; maintain a reflective journal with daily entries; and complete written reports on topics relevant to teaching and leadership support in elementary schools. This experience will be evaluated under the guidance of the classroom teacher and monitored by the college instructor. 3200 minutes of field experience will occur at college-approved sites.

Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Education 208.

2 lecture and 20 lab hours per week. 6 credit hours.

 

EDUCATION 210

Observation/Seminar Secondary Education - This course is an extensive combination of lectures, seminars, oral presentation, presentations, classroom observation, practice, and shadowing in a secondary school. The course will provide students with authentic experiences and knowledge which impact teaching in the elementary school classroom. The practicum will provide students hands-on experience with school activities and responsibilities. Students will evaluate and design unit and lesson plans based on Illinois Learning Standards (ILS); review curriculum and instructional materials; shadow an entry-level secondary school leader and educate support personnel; maintain an observation log; maintain a reflective journal with daily entries; and complete written reports on topics relevant to teaching and leadership support in secondary schools. This experience will be evaluated under the guidance of the classroom teacher and

monitored by the college instructor. 3200 minutes of field experience will occur at college-approved sites. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Education 208.

2 Lecture and 20 Lab hours per week. 6 credit hours.

 

EDUCATION 211

Observation/Seminar Community Colleges - This course will incorporate lectures, seminars, observations, shadowing and practice in community college setting. Students will participate in a required supervised practicum at the college level. They will be exposed to functions associated with leadership and support professionals and will participate in duties relevant to college responsibilities. Each student will shadow a support professional and an entry-level manager; develop an observation log; maintain a reflective journal with daily entries; develop a handbook on college positions; complete written reports; and develop a special project for leadership services. The course will include guest speakers, and oral presentations. Field experience will occur at college-approved sites. This experience will be monitored and supervised by the

faculty member teaching the course. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Education 208.

2 Lecture and 20 Lab hours per week. 6 credit hours.

 

EDUCATION 256

The American Public School - Function of the school as a social institution; organization, administration, and finance of public education and the major educational issues and trends. Designed for general education students and for prospective teachers. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Social Science 101, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

EDUCATION 260

Principles of Practice in Elementary Education - Organizational procedures, curriculum, principles

classroom management, and the role of the teacher in stimulating learning. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

EDUCATION 269

Practicum in Elementary Education-16 Wks - Students spend 20 hours per week, under supervision, as a teacher aide in a primary grade classroom, 8 or 16 weeks; course includes 2-hour weekly seminar. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Child Development 102, and Child Development 107, and Child Development 114, and Education 256, and Education 283, and Consent of Department Chairperson.

1-2 lecture and 10-20 lab hours per week. 3-6 credit hours.

 

EDUCATION 299

Special Topics in Education - Special topics in education will be discussed. New developments in research and practice including the use of technology in the classroom will be emphasized. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Course may be repeated up to three times when topics are different, and may count for a maximum of four variable credits. Consent of Department Chairperson required for repeatability. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

50-200 minutes per week. 1-4 credit hours.

 

[ENGR] ENGINEERING (034)

 

ENGINEERING 111

Introduction to the Engineering Profession - History of engineering profession, engineers role in a

technological society, his/her work, and the relationship of engineering to other professions; includes study of general and related areas, ethics and responsibility of engineers and guidance. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Engineering 131, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

100 minutes per week. 2 credit hours.

 

ENGINEERING 131

Engineering Graphics and Introduction to Design - Graphics, both manual and computer-aided drafting and design. Introduction to design techniques in graphics and multi-view drawing, auxiliary views, selecting, tolerance dimensioning, and technical sketching. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Engineering 100, and Engineering 110, and Engineering 111, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.

 

ENGINEERING 190

Computer Applications In Engineering - FORTRAN or C with emphasis in engineering and scientific

programming languages such as FORTRAN and APT with emphasis on engineering problems encountered in design and manufacturing. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Mathematics placement credit in Mathematics 207, and Engineering 131.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

 

 

ENGINEERING 215

Electrical Circuit Analysis - Basic electric circuits, Nodal and Mesh analysis. Voltage and current laws, circuit analysis techniques and superposition. Operational Amplifiers. RL, RC, and RLC circuits. Frequency response, Resonance, AC power analysis. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisites: Physics 236, and Math 209, and concurrent enrollment in Math 210.

4 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 5 credit hours.

 

[ENGLISH] ENGLISH (035)

 

ENGLISH 089

English Skills - The course will enable students to improve reading and writing by focusing on a specific area, for example, reading and writing in a content area, preparing for a specific standardize test, review of grammar, or development of writing style. Focus of the course will vary and will be specified. A particular focus may be repeated a maximum of 3 semesters. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

50-150 minutes per week. 1-3 credit hours

 

ENGLISH 098

Composition - Elements of reading, writing and speaking basic English. Writing assignments, as

appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or grade of C or better in Reading 099, and Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

ENGLISH 100

Basic Writing Skills - Emphasis on individual expression in paragraph form, sentence clarity through knowledge of sentence structure, and correct word forms. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or Grade C or better in English 098, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

ENGLISH 101

Composition - Development of critical and analytical skills in writing and reading of expository prose. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or Grade of C or better in English 100, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

ENGLISH 102

Composition - Continuation of English 101. Introduces methods of research and writing of investigative papers. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in English 101.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

ENGLISH 105

Business Writing - Fundamentals of basic forms of business correspondence. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in English 101, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

ENGLISH 107

Report Writing - Letters and reports, methods of collecting and organizing data, and methods of presenting facts and ideas effectively. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

50-150 minutes per week. 1-3 credit hours.

 

ENGLISH 150

College Newspaper - News reporting and writing, feature writing, makeup and editorial work; discussion of problems of policy and newspaper. Lab work correlated with publication of college newspapers. Students will carry out all the tasks involved in the writing, publication and distribution of the college newspapers. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: English 151, or English 152. Not more than an accumulated 4 hours will be counted toward graduation.

50 minutes per week. 1 credit hour.

 

ENGLISH 151

News Reporting and Writing - Survey of journalism including news reporting and feature writing,

makeup and editorial work, business and advertising problems. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

ENGLISH 152

Introduction to Mass Communication - Scope of modern journalism and dominant theories of

communication; influences of the media in today’s society. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

ENGLISH 153

Journalism - Survey of print journalism, including news, editorial and feature writing, newspaper

organization, copy editing, printing technology and circulation. In addition to classroom instruction, students will practice these skills by carrying out all the tasks involved in publishing the college newspaper. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: English 151.

1 lecture and 4 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.

 

ENGLISH 197

Communications Skills - Writing and analysis of essays, letters and reports, with emphasis on clarity and logical development. Writing assignments, as appropriate the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or Grade of C or better in English 100, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

ENGLISH 201

Advanced Composition - Intensified work in expository and argumentative writing for students who need to improve writing skills for professional careers. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in English 102.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

ENGLISH 203

The Structure of English - A study of linguistics applied to American English. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: English 101 with a grade of C or better.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

ENGLISH 241

Creative Writing - Descriptive and narrative writing, concentrating on the writing of poetry, drama, and fiction. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in English 101, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

 

 

ENGLISH 242

Intercultural Communication - Examination of communication barriers through a study varieties of

the English, including dialects, structural and phonetic differences among ethnic groups, both present and historical, beginning with the Old English period moving to the present. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

ENGLISH 276

Feature Writing for Newspapers and Magazines - This course teaches feature writing for newspapers and magazines. Study and applied skill emphasize idea development for the extended feature article, personality profile, and focus story. Assignments may also include advanced practice in writing critical reviews on books, music, theater, restaurants, and writing humor. The course also focuses on selling feature articles and introduces students to the business of freelance writing. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in English 101.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

ENGLISH 299

Special Topics in English - Selected topics in English for students interested in further developing their understanding of specific authors, movements, genres, styles of writing, and forms of language; emphasis on linguistic structure, social contact and interpretation. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Course may be repeated up to three times when topics are different, and may count for a maximum of six variable credits. Consent of Department Chairperson required for repeatability.

50-150 minutes per week. 1-3 credit hours

 

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (SEE ESL)

 

[ESLINTG] ESL (INTEGRATED) (136)

 

ESL (INTEGRATED) 098

Intermediate Integrated ESL - This is an integrated reading/writing course at the intermediate ESL Level designed to increase student’s receptive and productive command of written English. The focus is on grammatical structures, as well as reading and composition at the intermediate level. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Course may be repeated up to three times and may count for a maximum of six credit hours. Consent of Department Chairperson required for repeatability. Prerequisite: ESL Placement Test and interview, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

300 minutes per week. 6 credit hours.

 

ESL (INTEGRATED) 099

High Intermediate ESL - This is an integrated reading/writing course at the high-intermediate ESL Level designed to increase student’s receptive and productive command of written English. The focus is on sentence structure, reading of authentic texts, and essay writing. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Course may be repeated up to three times and may count for a maximum of six credit hours. Consent of Department Chairperson required for repeatability. Prerequisite: ESL Placement Test and interview, or successful completion of ESL 098, or ESL English 098, and Reading 098, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

300 minutes per week. 6 credit hours.

 

ESL (INTEGRATED) 100

Advanced Integrated ESL - This is an integrated reading/writing course at the Advanced ESL Level

designed to increase student’s receptive and productive command of written English. There is a review of sentence structure and sentences connection; extensive reading of authentic texts, including academic ones; and frequent essay-writing. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Course may be repeated up to three times and may count for a maximum of six credit hours. Consent of Department Chairperson required for repeatability. Prerequisite: ESL Placement Test and interview or successful completion of ESL 099 or ESL English 099 and Reading 099, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

300 minutes per week. 6 credit hours.

 

[ESLSPCH] ESL SPEECH (195)

 

ESL SPEECH 098

Intermediate Speech - Emphasis on achieving competency required for successful pursuit of higher education: pronunciation drills, pattern drills, participation in group discussion and presentation of brief speeches. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Course may be repeated up to three times and may count for a maximum of three credit hours. Consent of Department Chairperson required for repeatability. Prerequisite: Placement Test and oral interview, English-ESL 098 and Reading-ESL 098, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes. 3 credit hours.

 

ESL SPEECH 099

High Intermediate Speech - Emphasis on conversation, group discussion, and listening skills to improve communication to enhance academic pursuits. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Course may be repeated up to three times and may count for a maximum of three credit hours. Consent of Department Chairperson required for repeatability. Prerequisite: Placement Test and oral interview or completion of Speech-ESL 098 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

ESL SPEECH 100

Advanced Speech - The goal of this speech class is to upgrade the oral communication skills of students whose native language is not English, and to prepare them for Speech 101. Emphasis is placed on oral presentations, as well as comprehensibility and use of conversational techniques. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Course may be repeated up to three times and may count for a maximum of three credit hours. Consent of Department Chairperson required for repeatability. Prerequisite: Placement Test and oral interview, or completion of Speech-ESL 099 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

[FIN ART] FINE ARTS (042)

 

FINE ARTS 104

The World of The Cinema - Study of various types of films; covers historical development, production methods, technique of films and critical evaluation. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

FINE ARTS 105

History of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture - Survey of art from pre-historic to contemporary. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

 

 

FINE ARTS 107

History of Architecture, Painting and Sculpture I - Survey of art from pre-history through the 17th century. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

FINE ARTS 108

History of Architecture, Painting and Sculpture II - Survey of art from the 18th century to the present.

Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

FINE ARTS 109

History of Cinema - An international survey of the history of cinema, from the silent era to contemporary filmmaking, emphasizing a study of various film genres from around the world and innovations in film production that have had significant influence on film as an art form. Full-length films and film clips will be screened in class. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in English 101.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

FINE ARTS 110

Opera and the Humanities - Opera as a medium in which the philosophic, aesthetic and psychological perspectives of composers and their eras are communicated; selected operas which parallel those offered in the community and present similar communication experiences will be studied; written material, radio broadcasts of operas, opera commentaries and opera performances will be utilized. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

[FIRE TC] FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY (116)

 

FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY 101

Introduction To Fire Science - History of fire science; principles of fire prevention, protecting, and

extinguishing; discussion of individual career opportunities. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY 102

Fire Fighting Tactics - Basic procedures for suppression of fire; application to principles of building

construction; coordination of human resources and equipment. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY 103

Fire Suppression Systems - Fire suppression and protection systems, including characteristics and usage of sprinkler systems, wet pipe systems, stand pipe systems, heat detectors, smoke detectors; covers components of sprinkler systems, valves, OSY and P.I.V. valves, spacing of sprinkler heads according to occupancy classification, temperature rating and color coding of sprinkler heads, and Fire Department support, connections and emergency involvement. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY 104

Fire Suppression Apparatus - Basic principles of fire apparatus construction, operation, and maintenance; consideration of pumps, pumper procedures and tests, aerial, ladders and platforms, elementary hydraulic calculations. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY 201

Fire Service Hydraulics - Review of basic mathematics for study of properties of fluids, force, pressure and flow velocities; operation and characteristics of fire pumps; generation of fire streams and water distribution systems. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY 202

Building Construction for Fire Service - Study of exterior and interior material and structural construction of buildings in relation to fire resistance, safety, and fire fighting. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY 203

Fire Protection Systems - Study of required standards for water supply, protection systems, automatic sprinklers and special extinguishing systems; analysis of automatic signaling and detection systems. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY 204

Fire Fighting Tactics II - Study of human labor and apparatus management; types of fires requiring a unique suppression approach. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY 205

Chemistry of Flammable Materials - Properties and fire suppression of chemically active and hazardous materials; flammable liquids, combustible solids, oxidizers, corrosive materials. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY 210

Fire Prevention Fund I - Principles of fire prevention program; planning and implementation of fire

inspection; recognition of fire hazards and causes; building construction types and materials, and private protective systems. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY 211

Fire Prevention Fund II - Protection of public and private industrial properties against fire, explosion, lightning, and wind damage. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY 212

Fire Insurance Rating - Study of multiple line insurance policy types, rate determination, claim

adjustments, and types of rate schedules. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY 213

Fire Causes and Arson Investigation - Techniques and procedures for investigation of fires; determining origin and causes of fires; fundamentals of arson investigation; gathering evidence for technical reports; criminal procedures related to local and state statutes. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY 220

Fire Service Training I Instructor - Methods and techniques of teaching for fire service instructors;

principles of teaching adults, how adults learn, teaching procedures and methods, training aids and services, testing and evaluation; includes practice teaching and evaluation by qualified observers; course will meet requirements of the Illinois Fire Protection Personnel Standards and Education Commission for the Basic Level Instructor Certification. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY 221

Fire Service Training II Instructor - Methods and techniques for planning, development, conducting a Fire Service Training program/plan 336; covers objectives of a program, evaluating training, techniques of conference leadership; course will meet requirements of the Illinois Fire Protection Personnel Standards and Education Commission for the Standard Level Instructor Certificate. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Fire Science 220, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

[FOODSRV] FOOD SERVICE ADMINISTRATION (038)

 

FOOD SERVICE ADMINISTRATION 222

Food Service Sanitation - Sanitation in preparation and service of food; sanitation chemicals, equipment and materials; ordinances and inspection procedures to insure sanitary dispensing of food. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

100 minutes per week. 2 credit hours.

 

[FRENCH] FRENCH (051)

 

FRENCH 101

First Course French - Pronunciation and basic structures, speech patterns, reading, and writing skills. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

200 minutes per week. 4 credit hours.

 

FRENCH 102

Second Course French - Continuation of French 101. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the

discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or French 101, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

200 minutes per week. 4 credit hours.

 

FRENCH 103

Third Course French - Review and development of basic language skills, conducted in French. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or French 102, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

200 minutes per week. 4 credit hours.

 

 

 

 

FRENCH 104

Fourth Course French - Review of language structure and interpretation of readings, conducted in French. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or French 103, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

200 minutes per week. 4 credit hours.

 

FRENCH 206

Intensive Oral Practice - Practice in spoken language, fluency and accuracy. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or French 104, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

200 minutes per week. 4 credit hours.

 

FRENCH 210

Modern Civilization and Culture - Recent social, cultural, and historical trends, conducted in French

and English. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

FRENCH 213

Introduction to Modern Literature - Selections from contemporary writings, conducted in French. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or French 104, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

FRENCH 214

Readings In Literature - Works from selected historical periods, conducted in French. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or French 104, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

[GEOG] GEOGRAPHY (084)

 

GEOGRAPHY 101

World Geography - Economic, political, and cultural geography of the modern world, includes the people, raw materials, industrial resources, and trade connections of various parts of the earth. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

GEOGRAPHY 102

Economic Geography - Contemporary view of the economic interdependence of the nations of the world with emphasis on role of the United States, the dynamic changing future of geography, and its influence on world conditions. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

GEOGRAPHY 201

Physical Geography - Physical environment of humans, their atmosphere, landforms, waters and other natural resources; emphasis on interrelationships of these areas and interaction of humans with their surroundings. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

[GEOLOGY] GEOLOGY (075)

 

GEOLOGY 201

Physical Geology - Basic earth processes: weathering, erosion, deposition, mountain building,

metamorphism, volcanism, and plate tectonics. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.

 

[HEALTH] HEALTH (001)

HEALTH 250

Health Education - Trends and issues of personal and community health; stress on ways to maintain good physical and mental health; ecology, drugs, alcoholism, human sexuality, nutrition, disease and related topics. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

[HISTORY] HISTORY (085)

 

HISTORY 111

History of American People to 1865 - Exploration of the new world and its colonization; study of colonial life with emphasis on cultural heritage and the American Revolution; emergence of the American nation traced through major trends and events in economic, political, cultural, social and intellectual affairs; includes past and present American culture patterns. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

HISTORY 112

History of American People from 1865 - American history from the close of the Civil War to the present; political and economic developments, and social, intellectual and cultural changes. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

HISTORY 114

The Afro-American in American History - Role of the African-American in American culture and the

historical traditions which give rise to current dilemmas confronting the American community: traces history of people of African heritage from the background of African culture and slave trade as they became a part of American life. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

HISTORY 115

Afro-American History Since 1865 - Reconstruction period after the Civil War; Black politics in the new South; rise of Jim Crow sentiment; alliance of northern industry and southern Bourbonism; early northward migrations and urban culture; growth of civil rights organizations; W. E. B. DuBois and Booker T. Washington; Blacks in WWI and WWII; post-war developments. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

HISTORY 116

Women in History - Historical roots of the position of women in society; women in antiquity, biblical

attitudes towards women, women in the medieval period, women in the Industrial Revolution, the feminist movement, and women in contemporary society; role of women in non-Western (African and Chinese) societies will be examined; emphasis on the relationship between the social position of women and historically existing social, economic, and ideological forces. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

HISTORY 117

History Of Chicago Metropolitan Area - Evolution of Chicago metropolitan area from frontier outpost to modern metropolis; economic, social, political and cultural changes, analysis of institutions, discussion of current problems requiring solution in context of their historical background. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

HISTORY 118

Women in American History - Introduction to history of women in America, women’s changing status in society; effect of major events and forces on women’s lives; women’s role in reform; discussion of recent problems in light of past developments. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

HISTORY 141

History of World Civilization to 1500 - Definition and flowering of the classical civilizations of Eurasia, Africa, and the Americas. Emphasizes environment, cultural diffusion, and technology as shaping forces in world history; empires and trade links; the major religious systems to 1500 C.E. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

HISTORY 142

History of World Civilization from 1500 - Effects of the military, scientific, industrial, and democratic

revolutions on the balance of civilization after 1500 C.E. Topics include: the gunpower empires;

the “Columbian exchange”; colonialism and the price revolution; capitalism and liberalism in global perspective; nationalism and dictatorship; the century of total war; the shifting of world balance in the new millennium. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

HISTORY 211

Problems In History - Methods of historical research; specific subject matter depends on faculty member in charge. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

HISTORY 215

History of Latin America - Political and constitutional history of principal Latin American nations;

European, American and Indian backgrounds, movements for independence, and social and economic movements pertinent to their present relationships with the United States. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

HISTORY 225

Modern Middle East History - This course examines the history of the Modern Middle East since World War I by looking at the challenges posed by imperialism and the rise of nationalism in the area. The region studied encompasses the Arab World, Israel, Turkey and Iran. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

HISTORY 243

The Far East in the Modern World - Historical development of China, India, and Japan. Evolution of

Oriental culture, economy, society, and government; the relation of America and the Far East, and the impact of Western ideas and institutions on the region. Survey of Philippines, Indo-China, Indonesia and Korea. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

 

HISTORY 247

African History to Colonial Period - Historical background of Africa south of the Sahara; pre-colonial

and cultural development including tribal histories, impact of colonialism and development of African nationalism. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 100 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson.

150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.