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ES 2210 - Electric Circuit Analysis
Credits: 4
A study of electric circuits and their theoretical base. Students apply theoretical tools such as network theorems and phasors to analyze electric circuits, including dependent sources, first and second order circuits, and three-phase power systems. The accompanying laboratory reinforces electric circuit principles.
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in MATH 2205 .
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ES 2310 - Thermodynamics I
Credits: 4
A study of the thermodynamics of macroscopic systems. Students learn about energy and its various forms, state variables and equations of state, pure substances and property tables, reversible and irreversible processes. Students also apply laws of thermodynamics to analyze power, heat pump, and refrigeration cycles.
Prerequisite: Completion of ES 2120 and MATH 2210 , or PHYS 1310 .
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ES 2330 - Fluid Dynamics
Credits: 3
A study of the incompressible flow of ideal and real fluids. Students learn about fundamental concepts such as potential functions, stream functions, and dimensional analysis. Students also apply equations of fluid dynamics to solve fluid flow problems such as flow in pipes and open channels.
Prerequisite: Completion of ES 2120 , MATH 2210 , and ES 2120 or PHYS 1310 .
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ES 2410 - Mechanics of Materials
Credits: 3
A study of stresses inside deformable bodies. Students apply statics as well as new techniques such as Mohr’s circle to perform stress analysis of deformable bodies.
Prerequisite: Completion of ES 2110 and MATH 2205 .
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English |
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ENGL 810 - Fundamentals of Reading and Writing
Credits: 6
Students practice critical reading and academic writing as a process and develop interrelated literacy skills to improve their success in college-level courses.
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement.
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ENGL 910 - Literacy Enhancement for Composition I
Credits: 3
Students practice research, reading, and writing as a process in order to develop literacy skills for success in college-level courses. Students must be co-enrolled in the Composition I course.
Prerequisite: Appropriate ACT placement score or successful completion of ENGL 810 .
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1010 .
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ENGL 1010 - English Composition I
Credits: 3
General Education: Written Communication (WC)
In this composition course, students conduct college-level research; apply critical reading and analysis strategies; and draft, revise, and edit a variety of academic and professional essays. Students will develop awareness of audience, purpose, and genre; generate logically organized claims with evidence; and use appropriate formatting, including MLA.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 810 or equivalent placement.
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ENGL 1020 - English Composition II
Credits: 3
General Education: Written Communication (WC)
Students independently gather material from primary and secondary research; critically read and analyze material; synthesize information; write expository essays in a variety of academic genres; and document sources according to appropriate styles.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 1010 .
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ENGL 1040 - Intro to Creative Writing
Credits: 3
General Education: Creative Expression (CE)
This course is intended for non-English majors and serves to guide students’ understanding of the creative process and its relevance to their own interests and goals. Students learn introductory craft, analysis, and revision skills as they relate to creative writing. Students read a variety of literary genres from different societal, cultural, and historical contexts; analyze and reflect on their own craft choices; and produce multiple drafts of creative writing in multiple genres.
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ENGL 2040 - Creative Writing
Credits: 3
This course is intended for students on the Communication and Creative Arts (CCA) Pathway and serves to guide their understanding of the creative process, literature and analysis, and potential education and career paths. Students learn introductory craft, analysis, revision, and communication skills as they relate to creative writing. Students read a variety of literary genres from different societal, cultural, and historical contexts; participate in workshop critique and discussion; analyze and reflect on their own and others’ craft choices; and produce multiple drafts of creative writing in multiple genres.
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1010 or instructor consent.
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ENGL 2050 - Creative Writing: Fiction
Credits: 3
Students learn introductory craft, analysis, revision, and communication skills as they relate to writing fiction. Students read a variety of fiction from different societal, cultural, and historical contexts; participate in workshop critique and discussion; analyze and reflect on their own and others’ craft choices; and create multiple drafts of fiction. May be repeated for up to two times for credit.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 1040 or ENGL 2040 or instructor approval.
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ENGL 2060 - Creative Writing: Non-Fiction
Credits: 3
Students read a variety of creative nonfiction from different societal, cultural, and historical contexts; participate in workshop critique and discussion; analyze and reflect on their own and others’ craft choices; and create multiple drafts of creative nonfiction. More specifically, students research, organize, and express themselves in a nonfiction genre, such as essay, memoir, article, biography, autobiography, etc. May be repeated for up to two times for credit.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 1040 or ENGL 2040 or instructor approval.
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ENGL 2080 - Creative Writing: Poetry
Credits: 3
Students learn introductory craft, analysis, revision, and communication skills as they relate to writing poetry. Students read a variety of poetry from different societal, cultural, and historical contexts; participate in workshop critique and discussion; analyze and reflect on their own and others’ craft choices; and create multiple drafts of poetry.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 1040 or ENGL 2040 or instructor approval.
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ENGL 2095 - Writing Your Life
Credits: 3
In this scholarly course, students write memoirs about the stories that have shaped their lives. Students read an array of published creative nonfiction in the form of personal essay and memoir, referring to them in discussion of how personal stories teach us profound lessons about ourselves, others, and our world. Students use the writing process in development of their memoirs and are expected to participate in writing workshops that include both written and verbal/discussion-based feedback. May be repeated for up to two times for credit.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 2040 .
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ENGL 2100 - Literary Magazine
Credits: 1-3
Students prepare to assume the responsibility of publishing a literary/arts magazine once a year. Students fulfill responsibilities in a variety of areas: recruitment, publicity, marketing, fundraising, sales, submission selection process, desktop publishing, magazine layout, and other editorial duties. May be repeated for up to 6 credits.
Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
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ENGL 2140 - World Literature
Credits: 3
Students study a survey of significant works of seminal literature spanning a spectrum of genres, time periods, histories, and cultures. Literature works will span from the works of ancient cultures and continue through present day. Students analyze texts through discussions and formal writing assignments.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 1010 .
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ENGL 2205 - Intro to Literature
Credits: 3
General Education: Human Cultures (HC)
Students critically read a variety of literary works that possess distinct class, race, culture, gender, genre, and time-period origination. Students employ literary terminology and literary concepts to analyze these works’ external, structural, and social influences. Students develop understanding through discussion and select writing assignments.
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1010 .
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ENGL 2210 - English Literature
Credits: 3
Students survey the major authors and literary movements in English literature beginning with the Middle Ages and continuing through the Restoration.
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 2205 .
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ENGL 2220 - English Literature: The Romantic Period to the Present
Credits: 3
Students survey the major authors and literary movements in English literature beginning with the Romantic Period and continuing through the present day.
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 2205 .
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ENGL 2230 - Introduction to Shakespeare
Credits: 3
Students examine Shakespeare’s writings, including selections from his histories, comedies, tragedies and romances, as well as his poetry. Alongside close readings of his texts, students explore contexts of Shakespeare’s plays and poetry, both those contemporary to Shakespeare and those contemporary to the modern world, in order to address the lasting nature of his work.
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 2205 .
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ENGL 2270 - Modern Women Writers
Credits: 3
A literature course emphasizing writing by women from 1899 to present day. Students recognize and critique texts written by women of diverse identities and ethnicities in a variety of literary genres and forms. Students examine themes of gender, ethnicity, class, marginalization, and agency in course texts. Students demonstrate basic vocabulary of literary criticism, particularly feminist criticism. Students write literary analysis essays and conduct scholarly research on issues connected to women in modern society.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 2205 .
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ENGL 2310 - American Literature I
Credits: 3
Students survey the major figures and literary movements in the United States beginning with the pre-colonial period and continuing through the Civil War. Students gain an understanding of the historical, political, philosophical, and religious influences upon early American literature.
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 2205 .
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ENGL 2320 - American Literature II
Credits: 3
Students survey the major figures and literary movements in the United States from the Civil War to present, including naturalism, realism, modernism, and post-modernism eras. Students gain an understanding of the historical, political, philosophical, and religious influences upon later American literature.
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 2205 .
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ENGL 2330 - Contemporary and Multicultural Literature
Credits: 3
This course investigates post-World War II literature in English, including fiction, poetry, and essays by ethnic writers. Students examine the “American Dream” as relevant to contemporary American life through discussion of such issues as pluralism, discrimination, class, and cultural conflict, and gender issues.
Corequisite: ENGL 2205 .
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ENGL 2340 - Native American Culture and Literature
Credits: 3
Students engage in a broad cultural study of Native Americans, past and present. The course examines and engages in critical evaluation of the social and historical contexts surrounding Native America through selected biographies, novels, short stories, poetry and/or drama. Students address the way Native American identity grows out of the borderland between oral and written traditions and western and Native American culture.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 1010 .
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ENGL 2411 - Literary Genres: Graphic Novels
Credits: 3
Students study the literary and aesthetic features of graphic novels. Students read an array of graphic novels that explore various thematic, cultural, genre, and philosophical issues. Students analyze texts through discussions and formal writing assignments.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 1010 .
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ENGL 2420 - Literary Genres:
Credits: 3
Students study specific genres of literature (e.g. Gay and Lesbian Literature, Young Adult Literature). Emphasis will vary from semester to semester, depending on curricular needs. May be repeated for up to three times for credit.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 1010 .
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Entrepreneurship |
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ENTR 1500 - Intro to Entrepreneurship
Credits: 3
An introductory course that explores the small business climate, the identification of entrepreneurial traits, and the feasibility of a business opportunity. Students analyze and determine how to obtain the skills needed to own, operate, and manage a small business successfully. Students determine the market and industry research necessary to define the scope of a business opportunity.
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ENTR 1520 - Creating a Business Plan
Credits: 3
Students evaluate a business opportunity, collect and organize research data into a marketing plan, and prepare a financial plan for their small business idea. In addition, students gain skills to be able to continue developing their business plan as they learn new information and gain ability to make a “go” or “no-go” determination.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENTR 1500 .
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ENTR 2550 - Social and Internet Technologies
Credits: 3
Students explore the current social and Internet mediums as they relate to business in today’s world. Students examine venues including quickly changing online technologies and mobile mediums. Students analyze the issues with which marketers wrestle today as they navigate the new tools and challenges including blogs, social networking, user-generated content, and video as well as others.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENTR 1500 .
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ENTR 2700 - Entrepreneurial Mindset
Credits: 3
Students develop entrepreneurial mindsets as they explore concepts essential to success in startups or within established firms. Students emphasize creativity and innovation as they experience the process of identifying and evaluating ideas and developing them into business opportunities.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 1010 .
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Equine Studies |
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EQST 1605 - Equine Facilities Management
Credits: 2
This course is designed to educate students in safe and effective equine facilities management. Students will explore equine facility design, record keeping, employee management, and conflict resolution. Areas of evaluation are safety, horse handling, horse husbandry, facility management, and professionalism. Students will have the opportunity to test for certification by the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) in Equine Facility Management (EFM).
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EQST 1685 - Equine Behavior and Horsemanship
Credits: 4
Students evaluate a horse’s body language, identify how a horse learns, common stereotypic behaviors and key factors for the foundation of training. Students acquire knowledge and valuable skills in horsemanship needed to improve balance, the proper use of aids such as hands, weight, legs and voice, and appropriate cues at all three gaits. Basic training techniques will also be applied throughout the course.
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EQST 1720 - Basic Roping
Credits: 2
This basic course is designed to help students acquire proper calf roping, heading, and heeling techniques. Students learn to use the appropriate type of rope and the proper basic rope swing for each event. Students demonstrate mental and physical preparation and proper equipment use. At the end of the course, students demonstrate technique improvement.
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EQST 2560 - Adv Training Techniques/Equine Eval
Credits: 4
In this course, students start a young horse under saddle. Under the direction of the instructor students demonstrate round pen reasoning, correct longeing, sacking out, saddling, introducing a bit, and driving. The horse that is started under saddle will be trained for 30-45 days. A two to four year old horse is provided to each student to gently train and care for according to established training objectives within the equine training program. Evaluation of a horse’s conformation and performance including terms used in horse judging, will also be covered throughout the duration of this class.
Prerequisite: Completion of EQST 1685 .
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EQST 2570 - Ranch Horse Versatility
Credits: 2
All students riding for the LCCC Ranch Horse Team will engage in practice and ride in the four basic stock-horse competitions: reining, working cow horse, stock-horse pleasure, and stock-horse trail. Students will provide their own horses, tack, feed, and equipment. Students are responsible for all aspects of the care of their own horse(s). Students will be assessed a boarding fee per horse, per semester. Team members are required to enroll in this course each semester. All students, regardless of program of study are welcome to try out. Team selection is based on tryouts and instructor approval. May be repeated for additional credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor Consent.
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EQST 2780 - Intermediate Team Roping
Credits: 2
Students learn the correct methods of team roping. Students demonstrate proper horse handling techniques in the box, approach to cattle, and setting cattle for the heeler. Handling livestock, use of equipment for team roping, and physical and mental preparation will be stressed. Students become familiar with the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) rule book, and safety will be practiced at all times. Enrollment by consent of instructor. A livestock fee will be charged to each student.
Prerequisite: Students must have the basic horsemanship skills required to rope and ride at the same time.
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EQST 2800 - Fundamentals of Teaching Riding
Credits: 2
Students develop the necessary skills to become an effective instructor of riding. Through classroom and arena assignments the student has the opportunity to gain confidence, learn methods of organization, and practice teaching techniques. Students have the opportunity to become certified riding instructors by the Certified Horsemanship Association.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval required.
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EQST 2805 - Equitation
Credits: 2
All students riding for the LCCC Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) Teams will engage in practice and competition, riding various horses as they increase skills in horsemanship. Students may ride for the IHSA Western or Hunt Seat Team. Horses are provided for LCCC team members. Team members are required to enroll in this course each semester. All students, regardless of program of study, are welcome to try out. Team selection is based on tryouts and instructor approval.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
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EQST 2970 - Equine Internship
Credits: 3
Students apply theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the equine studies classroom and labs through work experience in an equine-related industry in a supervised environment. The equine internship packet must be completed with one of the equine faculty who will also provide site and/or virtual site visits. With faculty assistance, students complete all required paperwork during the internship which will aid in evaluating and describing the internship experience.
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in EQST 1685 and ANSC 2560 , and instructor approval required.
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FCSC 2121 - Child Development
Credits: 1
Through theory and observation, students explore the four main domains of child development from birth to age twelve. These domains include physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development. Students complete in-depth observations, multiple case studies, and a developmental assessment in the course.
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in PSYC 2300 .
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FCSC 2122 - Child Development
Credits: 1
Through theory and observation, students explore the four main domains of child development from birth to age twelve. These domains include physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development. Students complete in-depth observations, multiple case studies, and a developmental assessment in the course.
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in PSYC 2300 .
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Finance |
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FIN 1001 - Personal Financial Planning
Credits: 1
Students examine the foundations of personal financial planning. Students explore the following topics: the financial planning process, financial statements, taxes, and the management of basic assets such as cash and savings instruments, and purchasing strategies for consumer goods and automobiles. Students examine key concepts and procedures used in sound personal financial planning and effective money management.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 810 or equivalent placement.
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FIN 1002 - Risk and Credit Management
Credits: 1
Students examine the advantages, disadvantages, sources and costs of consumer credit. Students learn how to develop a plan to protect their credit and manage their debts. Students learn the basics of selecting and financing different housing options. Students learn the importance of risk management and how to manage that risk with insurance, including life, disability, health care, and property insurance.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 810 or equivalent placement.
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FIN 1003 - Investment and Retirement Planning
Credits: 1
Students learn the fundamentals of personal investing including the factors that influence investment choices. Students examine various types of investments, their risks, and sources of return. Students explore retirement goals and estimate future retirement income needs. Students learn about the role of estate planning in personal financial planning.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 810 or equivalent placement.
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FIN 1100 - Financial Planning and Consulting
Credits: 3
Students acquire an understanding of the process financial planning and the components of a comprehensive personal financial plan.
Prerequisite: Completion of BADM 1020 .
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FIN 1110 - Financial Statement and Credit Analysis
Credits: 3
Students acquire knowledge and understanding of business industries and types, why businesses borrow money, and a basic understanding of business financial statements, tax returns and cash flow statements as tools to determine creditworthiness.
Prerequisite: Completion of ACCT 2010 .
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FIN 1120 - Investments
Credits: 3
Students examine the fundamentals and concepts of various investments from the viewpoint of a financial planner.
Prerequisite: Completion of ACCT 2010 .
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FIN 2000 - Principles of Banking
Credits: 3
Students acquire knowledge of the principles and theory of the U.S. banking system, with a focus on deposit accounts and payment systems, the lending function and lending regulations, compliance with regulatory laws and requirements, and personal financial planning services.
Prerequisite: Completion of FIN 1110 .
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FIN 2100 - Corporate Finance
Credits: 3
Students explore the theoretical and practical framework for corporate financial management. Topics to be included are financial analysis, time value of money, risk and return, portfolio analysis, capital budgeting, financial assets, and cost of capital.
Prerequisite: Completion of ACCT 2020 , MATH 2200 or MATH 2355 and completion of or concurrent enrollment in STAT 2010 , STAT 2050 or STAT 2070 .
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FIN 2200 - Real Estate Principles and Practice
Credits: 3
Students examine the fundamentals of real estate practice including; agent roles and responsibilities, mortgage concepts and process, and real estate valuation methods.
Prerequisite: Completion of FIN 1100 .
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FIN 2470 - Finance Internship I
Credits: 3
Students integrate academic experiences with professional experience under the supervision of a manager in a financial institution or a certified financial planner in a cooperating organization. Students engage in the daily operations of the organization as an entry level finance intern.
Prerequisite: Completion of BADM 1020 and instructor consent.
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FIN 2471 - Finance Internship II
Credits: 3
Students integrate academic experiences with professional experience under the supervision of a manager in a financial institution or a certified financial planner in a cooperating organization. Students engage in the daily operations of the organization as an entry level finance intern.
Prerequisite: Completion of BADM 1020 and instructor consent.
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FIN 4010 - Business Finance
Credits: 3
Students evaluate the basic analytical tools required to make value creating financial decisions. Students explore theoretical foundations of finance, such as the time value of money and the risk-return trade-off. Students utilize financial concepts in the practical applications of financial decision-making. Topics covered in the course include analysis of financial and operating performance, assessment of financial health, financial planning, working capital and growth management, valuation of financial and real assets, investment, funding and distribution decisions in the context of non-financial firms.
Prerequisite: Completion of ACCT 3080 and MGT 3210 .
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FIRE 1501 - Principles of Emergency Services
Credits: 3
Students explore principles of emergency services, including fire protection, career opportunities in fire protection, and related fields. Students examine the philosophy and history of the fire service, fire loss analysis, and the organization and function of public and private fire protection services. Students analyze fire departments as part of the local government, laws and regulations affecting the fire department, and many other topics specific to the foundation of firefighting and emergency services.
Prerequisite: Completion of AHA Health Care Provider CPR and/or program manager approval.
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FIRE 1510 - Firefighting Strategy and Tactics I
Credits: 3
Students examine the principles of fire control through utilization of personnel, equipment, and extinguishing agents on the scene of a fire.
Prerequisite: Completion of FIRE 1501 and/or program manager approval.
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FIRE 1625 - Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply
Credits: 3
Students explore the use of water in fire protection, apply hydraulic principles, analyze flow demand criteria, and solve water supply problems.
Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 965 or equivalent placement or program manager approval.
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FIRE 1725 - Fire Protection Systems
Credits: 3
Students acquire information relating to the features of design and operation of fire alarm systems, water-based fire suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, water supply for fire protection, and portable fire extinguishers.
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FIRE 1760 - Building Construction
Credits: 3
Students examine the components of building construction that relate to fire and life safety. Focusing on firefighter safety, students analyze and apply elements of construction and design that have been shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at an emergency.
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FIRE 1810 - Introduction to Wildland Firefighting
Credits: 4
In this course, students prepare for firefighting operations in the wildland sector. Students learn proper tool handling, water use, hose operations, and meteorology. This course is a combination of National Wildland Coordinating Group courses S-190, S-130, and L-180 Human Factors on a Fireline.
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FIRE 1825 - Fire Behavior and Combustion
Credits: 3
Students explore the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and how they are controlled.
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FIRE 2500 - Fire Investigator I
Credits: 3
Students develop the fundamental skills and technical knowledge needed for proper fire scene interpretations, including recognizing and conducting origin and cause, preservation of evidence and documentation, scene security, motives of the fire setter, and types of fire causes.
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FIRE 2550 - Fire Investigator II
Credits: 3
Students develop advanced skills and technical knowledge on the rule of law, fire scene analysis, fire behavior, evidence collection and preservation, scene documentation, case preparation, and courtroom testimony.
Prerequisite: Completion of FIRE 2500 .
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FIRE 2800 - Fire Academy
Credits: 4
In this course, students develop and apply the skills listed in the State of Wyoming Firefighter I and II manipulative skills objectives catalog. Students participate in lecture and drill ground activities. Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to take state testing for Firefighter Level I and II certification.
Prerequisite: Completion of FIRE 1501 or program manager approval.
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FIRE 2970 - Firefighter Field Experience
Credits: 4-12
In this course students prepare for life in the fire service. Students participate in the daily duties of an actual fire department. Students act as members of the designated department and perform duties as probationary firefighters. Students observe and participate in actual emergent and non-emergent situations. Credits awarded are based on job experience and/or documented professional certifications.
Prerequisite: Completion of FIRE 1760 , FIRE 1825 , FIRE 2800 (or current FF Level I or II certification), and/or program director approval.
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GEOG 1000 - World Regional Geography
Credits: 3
General Education: Human Cultures (HC)
Students explore the topics of globalization and localization and how they affect world geography. Students apply knowledge on distributions, traits and processes of people and landscapes within specific geographic regions as well as within interconnected global community.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 810 or equivalent placement.
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GEOG 1010 - Intro to Physical Geography
Credits: 4
General Education: Natural Sciences - Physical (NSP)
A systematic study of the natural aspects of the geographic environment, including weather and climate, the hydrologic cycle, landforms, soils, flora and fauna. Students learn the principles, concepts and tools within the geography discipline while engaging in the atmospheric processes, exploring the interactions between the biosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere and investigating the physical forces shaping Earth’s crust.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 810 or equivalent placement.
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GEOG 1020 - Human Geography
Credits: 3
Students examine the field of human geography and the tools and techniques which are used to evaluate and describe topics in global resource utilization, population, language, religion, settlement, industry, and agricultural land use.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 810 .
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GEOG 1040 - Mobile Mapping With GPS
Credits: 3
Students learn the fundamentals of Global Positioning System (GPS)/Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) operation, basic geodesy and coordinate system, basic project planning, apply basic mapping skills, create and use data dictionaries, set up and operate GPS receivers, college field data, and import data into a GIS. Students operate a professional level GPS receiver and software package for the class work. This class is applicable for all majors who need to collect data for input into a CAD or GIS mapping system; i.e. agriculture, engineering, engineering/surveying technology, anthropology, construction trades, and law enforcement.
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GEOG 1050 - Introduction to Natural Resources
Credits: 3
A course where students examine human interaction with the environment, ranging from regional to global scales. Students become knowledgeable about and gain an understanding of approaches to environmental management. The course emphasizes the scientific aspects of environmental concerns.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 810 or equivalent placement.
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GEOG 1100 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
Credits: 4
An introductory Geographic Information Systems (GIS) course. Students explore the use of computers in displaying and analyzing spatial information. Students acquire skills in manipulating geographic data for a variety of uses including: natural resource management, planning, health care, Homeland Security, agriculture, and others. Students should be familiar with Windows-based computer operating systems as well as file management procedures.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 810 .
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GEOG 1220 - Introduction to Geospatial Technology
Credits: 3
This course provides an introduction to Geospatial Technology with a primary focus on geographic information systems (GIS) and an overview of related technologies such as remote sensing (RS), global positioning systems (GPS), and other emerging technologies. Students learn concepts and employ the hands-on use of technologies to create, manage, analyze, and map geospatial data in the context of various application areas such as business, public safety, health, environment, engineering, agriculture, natural resources, and natural and social sciences.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 810 or equivalent placement and familiarity with a Windows-based computer operating system.
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Geology |
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GEOL 1035 - Geology of Yellowstone National Park
Credits: 3
Students explore the geologic processes and features of the greater Yellowstone and Grand Teton geo-ecosystem including: earthquakes, landslides, glacial and stream processes, geothermal features, and other geological structures, processes, and hazards. This course involves daily hikes of at least 4-5 miles on uneven terrain. All activities will be conducted outdoors where temperatures may be cold and precipitation likely. This course is only available to registered students who are at least 18 years of age; limit to 13 students. It is recommended that students registering for this course have had some previous exposure to an Earth science class or experience. A course fee will be assessed for reservation of lodging, food, transportation, and entrance fee into parks.
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GEOL 1100 - Physical Geology
Credits: 4
General Education: Natural Sciences - Physical (NSP)
Students identify common minerals and rocks and explain how igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks form. Students acquire scientific knowledge about the movement of crustal plates, interior Earth processes, and external Earth processes including water cycles and resources. Students use geologists’ techniques and methods in the pursuit of scientific inquiry.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 810 and MATH 900 or equivalent placement.
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GEOL 1200 - History of Earth
Credits: 4
General Education: Natural Sciences - Physical & Life (NS)
Students learn to infer geologic history through careful study of fossils, rocks, and geologic structures. Students examine the theory of the origin of life, organic evolution, plate tectonics, and the evolution of Earth’s continents, oceans, and climate. Students use geologists’ techniques and methods in the pursuit of scientific inquiry.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 810 and MATH 900 or equivalent placement.
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Health Education |
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HLED 1006 - Personal Health
Credits: 3
Students recognize a variety of personal health issues including the impact of family history on health. Students identify health risks and describe behaviors that improve overall health and well-being. Students analyze how physical activity and exercise minimize the effects of stress on one’s health and apply this to their personal lives.
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HLED 1221 - Standard First Aid and CPR
Credits: 2
In this comprehensive program, students are trained to act in emergency situations and recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies. Students learn skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life and to minimize pain and the consequences of injury or sudden illness until professional medical help arrives. Students are trained in adult and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as well as in the use of an automated electronic defibrillation device.
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HLED 2006 - Health for Elementary Educators
Credits: 1
Students identify and examine National and State Health Standards and Benchmarks, assessment procedures, health curriculum models/approaches for K-6, and health education lesson plans. Students also explore methodologies to integrate health education into the K-6 curriculum. Students discuss current health-related issues facing the elementary-age student, families, and the elementary classroom teacher.
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HIT 1500 - Introduction to Health Care Careers and Workplace Preparedness
Credits: 4
Students explore the health care system and examine different types of careers available to them in the administrative realm of health care. Students focus on introductory positions such as a medical secretary, coding career clusters, and health information technology career clusters as well as a brief overview of how success in those clusters can lead to management positions. Students are introduced to basic skills needed to succeed in a medical office environment including: basic business writing, verbal and nonverbal communication, professional dress and behaviors.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into HITM program and instructor approval required.
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HIT 1510 - Computer Software for Medical Office Professionals
Credits: 4
Students explore and apply computer software used in many medical offices. Through hands-on exercises, students explore a Windows environment; create medical documents in MS Word; work with formulas, functions, and charts in MS Excel; use basic features in MS Access; and utilize common features of MS Outlook.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the HITM program and instructor approval required.
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HIT 1550 - Medical Office Administrative Procedures
Credits: 3
Students are introduced to the basic skills needed to succeed in a medical office environment. Students examine the importance of effective and timely scheduling and the effects on customer service, discuss the necessity of complying with medical ethics, create and work with basic medical records, and review basic insurance used in a medical office.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the HITM program and instructor approval required.
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HIT 1600 - Introduction to Health Information
Credits: 2
Students build knowledge of the health care delivery system with emphasis on health information management (HIM), organizational structures, regulatory and accreditation standards, and health care reform. Students explore the content of health records and documentation requirements, use and structure of health data and data sets, primary and secondary records, and discuss the data sets and what they mean to the organization. Students are introduced to the various tasks and skills performed in a health record department.
Prerequisite: Completion of HIT 1550 or instructor approval.
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HIT 2500 - Health Data Management
Credits: 2
Students study the compilation and interpretation of health care statistics for clinical indices and databases/registries. Students collect, organize, and present data using common data software applications to design and generate reports for patient care and related studies. Clinical data will be analyzed to identify trends that demonstrate quality, safety, and effectiveness in health care.
Prerequisite: Completion of HIT 1510 .
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HIT 2550 - Health Care Quality and Performance Improvement
Credits: 2
Students develop a working knowledge of the health care data and statistics necessary to address quality of care and performance improvement. Students analyze data to identify trends in the facilities that represent quality, safe, and effective patient care. Students use the analyzed data to report quality measures and initiatives that apply to the federal, state, and local regulations in the health care industry.
Prerequisite: Completion of MEDC 1700 .
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HIT 2600 - Health Information Application Skills
Credits: 3
Students build on the foundations of health data management and the uses for the data collection and management within the health care industry. Students apply the principles of health information management to the practical situations and case studies in class. Students use and evaluate the various software applications found within the industry. Using the technology and the primary knowledge of health information management, the students analyze patient records and perform audits of patient charts and correlate the information found in the audits to quality measurements.
Prerequisite: Completion of HIT 1600 .
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HIT 2700 - Health Information Management
Credits: 3
Students explore the basic theories and concepts of management in the healthcare environment. Students study the functions, skills, roles, and challenges in managing health information service areas in healthcare. Students gain a fundamental understanding of strategic and operational planning, workflow, project management, financial management, human resources management and vendor/contract management.
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in HIT 1600 .
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HIT 2970 - Professional Practice Experience (HIM)
Credits: 2
Students gain real-world experience in health care settings. The guidelines of this course are set in the Professional Practice Experience (PPE) handbook published by the American Health Information Management Association. Students are placed in different health care settings to help them achieve the experience and competencies set forth in the handbook while utilizing management and leadership skills. Placements vary and could include a hybrid PPE, meaning a real-world placement with an online experience with a virtual lab. Students complete the PPE in a health information management setting.
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in HIT 2600 .
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HLTK 1200 - Medical Terminology
Credits: 2
Students study the vocabulary associated with health care professions. Students demonstrate knowledge of suffixes, prefixes, root words and their combining forms, and abbreviating through testing, pronunciation, and writing. Students use and incorporate technology in their development of medical based vocabulary.
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HLTK 1210 - Human Body Systems
Credits: 3
Students identify the structure and function of the systems that make up the human body-integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive. In this non-lab class, students examine body defenses, common diagnostic values, specific abnormalities in function, and how the body works to maintain homeostasis.
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HLTK 2300 - Health Care Ethics
Credits: 3
Students explore the basic principles of health care ethics. By engaging in theoretical health care practice situations the students apply practical application of course material to contemporary ethical issues. Students responsibly develop awareness of issues emphasizing diversity of ethical analysis with stress placed on non-judgmental collaboration and philosophical reflection.
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HLTK 2510 - Pathophysiology
Credits: 2
An introduction to the physiology of human disease processes, intended for health professions students. Students explore the nature of various diseases and conditions, methods of diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment options, and disease risk factors, classified by affected body systems.
Prerequisite: Completion of HLTK 1210 or ZOO 2010 or ZOO 2015 , and recommended completion of or concurrent enrollment in ZOO 2020 or ZOO 2025 .
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HCA 3010 - Foundations of Healthcare Management
Credits: 3
Students will explore the foundations of management theory as it applies to healthcare and examine the organizational structure of the current healthcare delivery system and its history. Students will analyze the major issues presented to healthcare administrators and their role in healthcare facilities.
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HCA 3020 - Health Informatics
Credits: 3
Students will examine healthcare information systems and learn how to optimize computer functions to best collect and manipulate healthcare data. Students will appraise telemedicine, electronic medical records, cybersecurity and how technology has changed the way information is stored and shared in the healthcare industry.
Prerequisite: Completion of IMGT 3020 .
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HCA 3030 - Healthcare Law
Credits: 3
Students explore concepts and principles of healthcare policy, legal control, and regulatory environments effects on the healthcare industry and on healthcare professionals. Students will analyze specific healthcare laws that will help them, as future managers, to recognize and guide decision-making policies to minimize legal risk.
Prerequisite: Completion of BADM 2010 .
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HCA 3040 - Public Health
Credits: 3
Students will analyze the history and principles of public health, focusing on improving the health of populations through an evidence-based public health framework. Students will assess the importance of healthcare professional collaboration, healthcare infrastructure, and social determinants in public health. Students will also examine the differences between the U.S. health profile and that of other countries.
Prerequisite: Completion of MGT 3210 .
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HCA 4010 - Healthcare Quality and Performance Improvement
Credits: 3
Students will analyze the fundamentals of quality management and improvement of healthcare processes, delivery, and outcomes. Students will address the concepts, topics, and practices needed to address quality improvement challenges in the healthcare industry and how managers can assess quality of care and implement process improvement measures.
Prerequisite: Completion of MGT 3210 .
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HCA 4020 - Finance for Healthcare
Credits: 3
Students will develop an understanding of administrative financial techniques in healthcare. Students will also analyze the purpose and methods of financial reporting, insurance principles, reimbursement, and laws associated with healthcare finance.
Prerequisite: Completion of ACCT 3080 .
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HCA 4030 - Healthcare Policy and Regulation
Credits: 3
Students will examine the development of healthcare policy in the U.S. and the influences of societal, political, and economic environments on the healthcare industry. Students will also analyze the role of both the government’s and regulatory agencies’ influence on the healthcare field.
Prerequisite: Completion of MGT 3210 .
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HCA 4395 - Healthcare Administration Capstone
Credits: 3
This capstone course is the culminating experience for the Bachelor of Applied Science in Healthcare Administration. This capstone course also provides students with the opportunity to integrate and synthesize the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired throughout their course work in an original comprehensive portfolio. Students will examine the principles of strategic management in relation to healthcare administration and analyze how leadership and professionalism play a role in the successful administration of a healthcare facility.
Prerequisite: Completion of MGT 3420 .
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