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Accounting

(Also see Business)

ACC 100                                                                                                                              3:3:0
Small Business Accounting Procedures

Course introduces accounting concepts and procedures relating to small businesses. Content includes basic overview of accounting cycle, data entry using manual and computerized systems, analysis and use of financial statement data. Course does not substitute for ACC 153, Principles of Financial Accounting. ACC 100 is an option for Oakton accounting majors and may be counted toward A.A.S. in Accounting, Accounting Associate certificate, or the Income Tax Preparation certificate, if taken prior to ACC 153.

ACC 153                                                                                                                              4:4:0
Principles of Financial Accounting

Course covers preparation and analysis of financial information using generally accepted accounting principles. Content includes financial statement fundamentals, cash, receivables, inventory, payables, long-term assets, long-term debt, stockholders’ equity, cash flow statements, internal controls, and financial statement analysis. Course incorporates computer component. Prior computer experience not required.

ACC 154                                                                                                                              3:3:0
Principles of Managerial Accounting

Course presents accounting information used for internal business management. Focus is on planning, controlling and evaluating company performance. Content includes budgeting, job costing, product pricing, breakeven analysis, standard costing, decision models. Recommended: ACC 153 or concurrent enrollment in ACC 153.

ACC 164                                                                                                                              1:1:0
Microsoft Excel for Accountants

Course provides hands-on experience in accounting uses of Microsoft Excel. Content includes merchandising, bank reconciliations, receivables, inventory costing, estimating gross profit, depreciation, payroll registers, bond pricing, statement of cash flows and financial statement ratios. Recommended: ACC 153 or basic accounting knowledge.                                                                             Fee $10

ACC 170                                                                                                                              1:1:0
Payroll Tax Accounting

Course covers study and practice in practical applications of payroll tax laws and requirements. Content includes understanding and preparation of payroll records including FICA, unemployment taxes, payroll registers, tax forms, and deposit coupons. Recommended: ACC 100 or ACC 153.

ACC 173                                                                                                                              1:1:0
Accounting with QuickBooks I

Course introduces QuickBooks software. Content includes setting up companies, entering payables, writing checks, entering sales, processing discounts, tracking sales tax, collecting receivables, preparing journal entries, generating internal reports, and creating financial statements. Recommended: ACC 153 or basic accounting knowledge.                                                                             Fee $10

ACC 174                                                                                                                              1:1:0
Accounting with QuickBooks II

Course provides intermediate applications of QuickBooks software. Content includes inventory, budgets, account reconciliation, time tracking, customizing reports, and importing/exporting files. Assumes previous experience with payables, receivables and financial statements. Recommended: ACC 173 or previous experience with QuickBooks.                                                                          Fee $10

ACC 175                                                                                                                              1:1:0
Accounting with Peachtree I

Course introduces Peachtree software. Content includes setting up companies, entering payables, writing checks, entering sales, collecting receivables, tracking inventory, processing payroll, generating reports, entering journal entries, and creating financial statements. Recommended: ACC 153 or basic accounting knowledge.                                                                                                  Fee $10

ACC 176                                                                                                                              1:1:0
Accounting with Peachtree II

Course provides intermediate applications of Peachtree software. Content includes inventory management, time tracking, budgeting, job costing, bank reconciliations, budgeting, report customization, and importing/exporting files. Recommended: ACC 175 or previous experience with Peachtree.       Fee $10

ACC 241                                                                                                                              3:3:0
Intermediate Accounting I

Course presents development, usefulness and limitations of general financial accounting theory. Content includes study of monetary assets and liabilities, inventories, plant assets and present value techniques. Focus is on financial statement presentation and analysis and valuation of asset and liability accounts. Recommended: ACC 153.

ACC 242                                                                                                                              3:3:0
Intermediate Accounting II

Course presents general financial theory and practice relating to liabilities and equity sections of balance sheet. Content includes study of dilutive securities, earnings per share, accounting for income taxes, pension costs and leases, statement of cash flows, and financial reporting. Recommended: ACC 241.

ACC 244                                                                                                                              3:3:0
Income Tax Accounting

Course offers practical study of current federal and Illinois state income tax concepts, requirements, procedures and forms as they relate to businesses and individuals. Content includes income inclusions and exclusions, capital gains and losses, business and personal deductions and accounting methods. Computerized tax software used. Recommended: ACC 153.

ACC 245                                                                                                                              3:3:0
Cost Accounting

Course presents advanced discussion of cost accounting and provides in-depth study of additional concepts/techniques beyond scope of ACC 154. Content includes application of cost concepts in manufacturing under differing costing methods, with focus on job, process, standard, variable and activity based costing. Short-term and long-term decision techniques with focus on cost-volume-profit analysis, incremental analysis and capital budgeting. Additional Content includes inventory control, JIT, cost allocation methods and decentralization issues with transfer pricing. Assignments incorporate computerized spreadsheeting. Recommended: ACC 154.

ACC 250                                                                                                                              3:3:0
Accounting Systems and Procedures

Course requires work with accounting systems to maintain the books and prepare financial statements. Content includes preparation of source documents, flowcharts, journal entries, adjusting entries, general ledgers, subsidiary ledgers, bank reconciliations, depreciation schedules, payroll records, and financial statements, including the statement of cash flows. Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks used in this course. Prior experience with the software not required. Recommended: ACC 153.

ACC 253                                                                                                                            3:1:15
Practicum
(offered spring semester only)

Course offers cooperative work experience in accounting field. Part of course credit earned for participation in supervised cooperative work experience program, in college-approved training setting. Minimum of 200 hours at work site must be completed. Recommended: ACC 250 and accounting job (at least 15 hours per week) at the time ACC 253 begins.

ACC 260                                                                                                                              3:3:0
Auditing

Course concerned primarily with financial auditing. Content includes auditing standards, concepts and techniques, internal control, audit programs and audit reports. Recommended: ACC 242, or concurrent enrollment in ACC 242.

ACC 266                                                                                                                              3:3:0
Advanced Accounting

Course covers governmental and not-for-profit accounting, and business combinations. Content includes general funds, special funds, consolidated financial statements, intercompany inventory, and other intercompany transactions. Recommended: ACC 242, or concurrent enrollment in ACC 242.

ACC 274                                                                                                                              3:3:0
Advanced Tax Accounting

Course examines basic concepts of corporation income taxation for person in business field or student aspiring to a business career. General understanding of federal income tax system assumed. Focus is on tax aspects of business transactions and on compensation techniques. Content includes basic principles of income taxation as applied to partnerships, estates and trusts; taxation on transfer of wealth, both during lifetime and testamentary. Computerized tax software used. Recommended: ACC 244.

ACC 275                                                                                                                              3:3:0
IRS Enrolled Agent Exam Preparation Course

Course designed to prepare for IRS Enrolled Agent Exam. The focus is on tax theory and its application in different areas and situations. Content includes taxation of individuals, sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, fiduciaries, estates, trusts, and gifts. Training and practice in how to analyze and answer test questions. Simulated testing environment experience. Course open for review of taxation in the areas described above, even if taking exam not planned. Recommended: ACC 274.

ACC 290                                                                                                                    1-4:0-4:0-4
Topics in Accounting

Course covers selected current topics in Accounting; one identified for each section. Possible content includes: Income Tax Update, Payroll Tax Update, and Case Studies in ethics for Accounting. Prerequisite may vary by topic.            Fee varies

Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology

AHR 101                                                                                                                              4:3:3
Introduction to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Course present theories, demonstrations and lab experiences in area of basic vapor compression cycle in refrigeration. Content includes functioning and operating characteristics of mechanical refrigeration system: condensers, evaporators, compressors, refrigerant control devices, refrigerants, test equipment, and special service procedures connected with basic refrigeration cycle. The Clean Air Act set by EPA for proper use of refrigerants explained.                                                                                                                       Fee $40

AHR 102                                                                                                                              4:3:3
Air Conditioning I

Course covers basic principles of residential heating systems. Content includes proper installation, service and safety procedures. Focus is on combustion process and consumer safety.                                                                                      Fee $40

AHR 103                                                                                                                              4:3:3
Sheet Metal Layout and Fabrication

Course covers methods of fabrication. Content includes laying out and fabricating sheet metal ducts and fittings used in heating and air conditioning installations.                                                                                                                    Fee $40

AHR 104                                                                                                                              4:3:3
Introduction to Electricity and Automatic Controls

Course introduces electricity and automatic controls. Content includes basic wiring skills, electrical components, household wiring, wire sizing, conduct sizing, series and parallel circuits. Hands-on experience with electrical tools and meters. Fee $40

AHR 105                                                                                                                              1:1:0
EPA Section 608 Certification

Course designed to prepare for “EPA Section 608” certification exam. Certification in proper refrigerant use required by law for work on refrigeration systems. Examination fees required.

AHR 106                                                                                                                              1:1:0
R-410a Usage Certification

Course designed to prepare students to take R-410a safe use certification test. Content includes chemicals: HCFC-22, commonly known as R-22, used generally in air conditioning equipment; and R410a refrigerant, which replaces HCFC-22. Focus is on safe use of R-410a. Prepares for Certification in safe use of R-410a and associated oil. Prerequisite: AHR 101 or consent of department chair.

AHR 107                                                                                                                              2:2:0
Carbon Monoxide and Associated Dangers

Course covers how to evaluate buildings that may have a high level of carbon monoxide due to being tightly sealed to reduce air infiltration. HVACR technicians and first responders will gain knowledge to analyze building structures and eliminate hazards associated with carbon monoxide poisoning. Course is designed to prepare students to take the ESCO Institute Carbon Monoxide Certification test and gain certification.

AHR 201                                                                                                                              4:3:3
Commercial Refrigeration Systems

Course covers entire refrigeration cycle, from compressor discharge to compressor suction, for low, medium, and high pressure refrigeration systems. Content includes various types of refrigeration systems; medium and low pressure temperature and their proper installations; product to be cooled, desired temperature to be maintained, humidity conditions, problems involving system balance and component capacity, and use of heat load charts. Students required to provide own basic tools.                                                                              Fee $40

AHR 202                                                                                                                              4:3:3
Air Conditioning II

Course covers principles of residential air conditioning systems. Content includes evaluation and classroom hands-on experience in use of psychrometrics, residential and light commercial air conditioning equipment types and installation. Lab focus on systems performance problems and diagnostics. Prerequisite: AHR 101 and AHR 102.                                                     Fee $40

AHR 203                                                                                                                              3:3:0
Heating and Air Conditioning Load Calculations

Course covers calculation of heating and cooling loads to determine appropriate selection of equipment in new construction. Content includes construction and heat transfer through structure, and computations for heat gains and heat losses for various building structures. Prerequisite: AHR 101 or consent of department chair.

AHR 204                                                                                                                              3:3:0
Air Distribution Systems (Design)

Course covers air moving and treating equipment, and distribution of air using appropriate devices. Content includes blower performance; static and dynamic pressures and pressure drop due to friction; sizing and selection of ductwork and blowers, diffusers, registers and grilles; and evaluation of system performance. Prerequisite: AHR 101.

AHR 205                                                                                                                              4:3:3
HVAC Pneumatic Controls

Course covers variety of control methods used to maintain comfort systems automatically. Focus is on pneumatic control systems. Content includes terminology used in commercial air conditioning systems, elementary controls. Prerequisite: AHR 104 or consent of department chair.        Fee $30

AHR 206                                                                                                                              3:3:0
Residential Hot Water Boilers and Hydronics Technology

Course covers conventional and modern residential hydronics systems. Topic focus on “Near boiler” piping, accessories and zoning operations; proper sizing of heat emitting components, baseboards and piping. Prerequisite: AHR 101 and AHR 102 or consent of department chair.

AHR 207                                                                                                                              4:4:0
NATE and HVAC Excellence Certification

Course reviews theory and field practices to prepare students for certification and competencies. Successful completion of the course prepares student for exams given by the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) CM Certification, North American Technician Excellence (NATE) Certification or HVAC Excellence Certification.

AHR 208                                                                                                                              4:3:3
Advanced Automatic Controls

Course covers advanced automatic controls used presently in high-efficiency furnaces. Content includes electronic ignition systems, generic sequence of automatic controls, and ladder type wiring diagrams. Prerequisite: AHR 104.          Fee $20

AHR 209                                                                                                                              3:3:0
Low Pressure Steam Boilers and Operation

Course covers low pressure steam boilers and principles of boiler operation. Content includes complete boiler setup from feedwater systems to boiler and piping layout and assembly; combustion accessories, steam accessories, and draft control. Focus is on boiler room operation and safety. Workbook used in conjunction with chapter information and exercises.

AHR 210                                                                                                                              3:3:0
High Pressure Steam Boilers and Operation

Course covers high pressure steam boilers as per ASME code standards. Content includes basic boiler room systems, fittings and accessories, feedwater heaters, desuperheating and pressure reducing stations, fuel combustion and draft, and combustion controls. Focus is on proper practices of boiler requirements to function properly and safely. Classroom course only. Prerequisite: AHR 209.

AHR 211                                                                                                                           4:3:3
Advanced Refrigeration Systems
Course covers direct expansion cooling, tube-in-tube and shell-and-tube water cooled condensers, and proper setting of water regulation valves. In the lab, mechanical and electrical malfunctions are simulated to enable students to learn causes for malfunction, diagnostics, and corrective repairs. Prerequisite: AHR 201 or consent of department chair.
Fee $40

Anthropology

ANT 202                                                                                                                              3:3:0
Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology

Course introduces subfield of social and cultural anthropology, which studies living cultures. Content includes cultural behavior, language, kinship and social structure, political and economic anthropology, religion and world view, and topics related to applied anthropology and modern cultures. IAI S1 901N

ANT 203                                                                                                                              3:3:0
Introduction to Archaeology

Course introduces archaeology, subfield of anthropology which studies prehistory and history of mankind, and examines archaeological concepts including research and methods for study of prehistoric cultures. Content includes site location, techniques of excavation, methods of dating artifacts and sites; analysis of artifacts, origin and spread of agriculture, rise and development of modern civilization; current archaeological investigations and interpretations of findings. IAI S1 903

ANT 204                                                                                                                              3:3:0
Introduction to Physical Anthropology

Course introduces physical anthropology, subfield of anthropology that includes study of biological, social and cultural aspects of human evolution. Content includes fossil record and principles of population genetics, used to explore theory of evolution, primate behavior, concept of race, human adaptation and human evolution. IAI S1 902

ANT 210                                                                                                                              3:3:0
Archaeology and the Peoples of Latin America

Course introduces exploration of specific peoples and cultures in Latin America. Content includes examination of origin and development of ancient civilizations (Aztec, Maya and Inca) through archaeological and historical methods; and ethnographic survey of cultural, economic and political characteristics of modern peoples in this region.

ANT 290                                                                                                                    1-4:0-4:0-4
Topics in Anthropology

Course explores major issues related to field of anthropology. Topics selected from following subspecialties: primate studies and human evolution; religion and rituals; cross-gender and race issues; and early civilization. Course has different focus and/or scope from other anthropology courses currently offered. Can be repeated using different topics up to three times for up to nine credits. Prerequisite may vary by topic.   Fee varies

ANT 293                                                                                                                              3:1:6
Archaeology Field Methods

Course presents archaeological field techniques. Content includes instruction in excavation, recording, surveying and mapping; research design methods, laboratory analysis and the preparation of research reports. Class conducted at approved archaeological site. Focus is on field work supplemented with lectures and discussions, taught at variety of approved archaeology locations, both inside and outside of United States. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.                                                                                                                       Fee $45

Administrative and Office Management

(See Management and Supervision)

Arabic

ARB 101                                                                                                                              4:3:2
Beginning Arabic I

Course develops basic language skills within the context of cultures of Arabic-speaking countries. Content include pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening comprehension, and oral and written communication. No prior study of language presumed. Recommended that experienced students discuss proper placement with instructor.                                                                     Fee $20

ARB 102                                                                                                                              4:3:2
Beginning Arabic II

Course continues to develop and expand basic skills introduced in ARB 101. Content includes pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening comprehension, and oral and written communication within the context of cultures of Arabic-speaking countries. Prerequisite: ARB 101 or consent of instructor.                                                                                                                       Fee $20

ARB 105                                                                                                                              3:2:2
Conversational Arabic

Course provides conversational practice in Arabic to develop oral communicative skills using correct pronunciation and structure. Content includes appropriate use of language within the context of Arabic culture, through vocabulary development, oral presentations, role-play, and class discussion of Arabic language and life in the Arab world. Prerequisite: ARB 102 or consent of instructor.           Fee $20

ARB 201                                                                                                                              4:3:2
Intermediate Arabic I

Course continues development of basic Modern Standard Arabic skills. Content includes general review and expansion of beginning grammar, along with conversation, vocabulary development, readings, and writing exercises. Focus is on life in modern Arabic-speaking countries. Prerequisite: ARB 102 or consent of instructor.                                                                                                     Fee $20

ARB 202                                                                                                                              4:3:2
Intermediate Arabic II

Course continues Arabic 201. Content includes increased knowledge of the Arabic language and its culture. Extensive practice in reading, writing, and speaking of Modern Standard Arabic, as well as exposure to other commonly used Arabic dialects. Prerequisite: ARB 201 or consent of instructor.                                                                                                                                        Fee $20

Architecture

ARC 110                                                                                                                              5:3:6
Basic Architectural Drafting

(offered fall semester only)
Course covers the basic techniques and principles of architectural drafting applicable to construction documents. Content includes drawing plans, sections, elevations, and isometrics of an existing classroom space and a wood house. Recommended: Concurrent enrollment in ARC 131.             Fee $35

ARC 116                                                                                                                              3:2:2
Computer-Aided Design – Basic Applications for Architects

Course introduces computer-aided design with emphasis on architectural applications. Content includes computer use to draw and plot architectural plans, elevations, and three-dimensional views. Prerequisite: ARC 110 or consent of instructor. Computer knowledge not required.      Fee $75

ARC 117                                                                                                                              4:3:2
Computer-Aided Design – Intermediate Applications for Architects

Course provides an in-depth treatment of architectural design on the computer. Content includes CAD standards such as layers, detail libraries, drawing directories, architectural symbols, furniture and fixture insertion and custom menus. Prerequisite: ARC 116.                Fee $85

ARC 120                                                                                                                              5:3:6
Architectural Drafting

(offered spring semester only)
Course continues the study of architectural drafting techniques. Content includes drawing a complete set of plans, building sections, elevations, diagrams, and schedules for masonry townhouses, and a small commercial steel frame structure. Prerequisite: ARC 110.          Fee $35

ARC 131                                                                                                                              4:2:4
Detailing and Construction I

(offered fall semester only)
Course concentrates on the basic principles of construction detailing. Content includes study of typical architectural detailing and construction techniques for wood, masonry, and interior construction. Recommended: Concurrent enrollment in ARC 110. Fee $25

ARC 132                                                                                                                              4:2:4
Detailing and Construction II

(offered spring semester only)
Course concentrates on producing a complete set of architectural and structural details for a masonry and a steel frame building. Prerequisite: ARC 131.                                                                                                                                        Fee $25

ARC 171                                                                                                                              5:3:6
Architectural Design I

(offered fall semester only)
Course introduces basic fundamentals of architectural design. Content focus is on proportion, relationship of masses, figure, ground, shades, color and symmetry; orthographic projections and free hand drawing emphasized as tools to creative design. Prerequisite: ARC 110 to be taken prior to or concurrently with ARC 171 or consent of instructor.                                                    Fee $30

ARC 172                                                                                                                              5:3:6
Architectural Design II

(offered spring semester only)
Course continues ARC 171, with emphasis on the physical properties of architectural design. Content includes information and the relationships of “spaces” and specific program requirements governing the creation of these spaces. Prerequisite: ARC 171.              Fee $30

ARC 180                                                                                                                              3:2:2
Basic Architectural Rendering

Course introduces architectural rendering as a part of architectural project presentation. Content is on the ability to develop one and two point perspective techniques for interior and exterior renderings enhanced by color; pencil, colored pencil, and colored markers used as the media for the final renderings. Prerequisite: ARC 110 or consent of department chair.                                             Fee $10

ARC 212                                                                                                                              3:2:2
Construction Cost Estimating

Course concentrates on principles and practices involved in construction cost estimation. Content includes quantity take-offs and cost estimating in a residential or small commercial building construction. Recommended: Working knowledge of construction blueprint reading.        Fee $10

ARC 216                                                                                                                              3:3:0
Building Codes and Zoning

Course examines Chicago’s and/or other major building codes. Content includes effect of codes and zoning on the design and construction of a building; zoning ordinances for Chicago and/or the suburban communities. Recommended: One semester of architectural drawing prior to taking this course.                                                                                                                                      Fee $105

ARC 218                                                                                                                              4:3:2
Computer-Aided Design – Advanced Applications for Architects

Course provides in-depth exposure to advanced, three-dimensional representations of architectural forms. Content includes “constructing” buildings within the computer through the use of sophisticated CAD commands. Variety of post-processing programs used to enhance these images to produce a series of full-color rendered drawings. Prerequisite: ARC 117.
Fee $105

ARC 220                                                                                                                              4:3:2
CAD Introduction to Building Systems – Revit
Revit enables students to create full 3D architectural project models and place them in working drawings. The class focuses on the basic tools that the majority of users will need to work with. Topics include creating floor plans, adding views, adding various building components, and creating sheets for plotting. Credit cannot be received in both ARC 220 and CAD 220.
Fee $75

ARC 290                                                                                                                    1-4:0-4:0-4
Topics in Architecture and Construction

Course offered to advanced students and practitioners within the construction industry. Content addresses specialized topics and timely issues of concern to architects, contractors, construction manages, developers and owners. May be repeated up to three times for up to six credits. Prerequisite may vary by t