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Applications for Business
Biomedical Electronics Technology
BET
151
2:0:12
Clinical Practicum
(offered
summer session only)
Course provides practical clinical experience in a hospital or other health care delivery facility. Content includes supervised tasks and planned learning experiences. Three full eight-hour days per week, for eight weeks. Prerequisite: ELT 231 or consent of instructor. Fee $20
BET
210
4:3:3
Survey of General Biomedical Instrumentation
Course studies clinical laboratory or hospital medical equipment not used for specific diagnostic or therapeutic applications. Content includes detailed description, explanation, function, and maintenance procedures of blood counters, blood gas analyzers, centrifuges, electric beds, electronic thermometers, infusion pumps, hypo/hyperthermia units, suction machines, etc. Prerequisite: BET 151 or consent of instructor. Fee $30
BET
251
2:0:15
Advanced Clinical Practicum
(offered
summer session only)
Course sets up internship for practical training in a health care facility. Content includes supervised practical tasks and observations whenever possible. Focus is on human interrelationships. Five six-hour days per week, for eight weeks. Prerequisite: ELT 231 or consent of instructor. Fee $20
BIO
101
4:3:3
Introduction to Life Science
Laboratory
course introduces life science. Content includes cell structure and
function, cell division, nucleic acids and proteins, biodiversity
and evolution, and selected human systems. Intended for non-science
majors, and those who desire an understanding of fundamental life
processes, or who intends to pursue higher biology courses.
Fee $40
IAI L1 900L
BIO
104
3:3:0
Human Genetics
Course introduces basic genetic principles and applications in human populations. Content includes cell cycle; structure, function, mutation and transmission of the genetic material; role of genetics in health care and biotechnology; and ethical, psychological and social implications of gene-based medicine. Credit cannot be received in both BIO 104 and BIO 105. IAI L1 906
BIO
105
4:3:3
Human Genetics
Laboratory course introduces basic genetic principles and applications in human populations. Content includes cell cycle; structure, function, mutation and transmission of the genetic material; role of genetics in health care and biotechnology; and ethical, psychological and social implications of gene-based medicine. Course identical to BIO 104 except that BIO 105 includes weekly hands-on laboratory activities. Credit cannot be received for both BIO 104 and BIO 105. Fee $40
BIO
106 (formerly
NSC
106)
4:3:3
Introduction to Environmental Science
Laboratory
course introduces study of the environment in which we live and of
factors contributing to its alteration. Content includes ecosystem
structure and function, population dynamics, resources, pollution;
evaluation and management of natural areas; overview of ecological
balances in nature and man’s relationship to these balances.
Intended for non-science
majors.
Fee $35
IAI L1 905L
BIO
108
4:3:3
General Botany
Laboratory course focuses on biological aspects of the plant kingdom,
with topics ranging from sub-cellular processes to ecological
roles. Content includes structural and physiological adaptations,
present and past diversity, reproduction, genetics and evolution, and
ecological interactions. Recommended: High school
biology Fee: $35.
BIO
111
2:2:0
Principles of Pharmacology
Course introduces pharmacology, primarily for students in allied health fields. Content includes an introduction to terminology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug category, use, and side effects. Prerequisite: BIO 131.
BIO
112 (formerly
NSC
112)
3:3:0
Essentials of Nutrition
Course introduces concepts and principles of the science of nutrition. Content includes identification and definition of the nutritional components of food; elements of digestion, metabolism and energy management; consideration of. nutrition requirements for each age group and health problems related to diet. Intended for anyone interested in becoming a more knowledgeable consumer of nutritional information. Credit cannot be earned in both BIO 112 and BIO 113. Prerequisite: One year of high school chemistry or biology.
BIO
113 (formerly
NSC
113)
1:1:0
Basics of Nutrition
Course introduces concepts and principles of the science of nutrition. Content includes identification and definition of the nutritional components of food and energy management. Consideration of nutrition requirements for each age group and health problems related to diet. Credit cannot be earned in both BIO 112 and BIO 113. Prerequisite: One year of high school chemistry or biology.
BIO
121
4:3:3
General College Biology I
Laboratory
course examines basic principles of biology. Content includes
cellular biochemistry and physiology, photosynthesis, and cellular
respiration; details of protein synthesis and functions of DNA and
RNA in gene function. First of two-course sequence. Intended for
those wanting strong biological focus in curricula.
Recommended: High school chemistry or its equivalent, such
as CHM 101 or CHM 105; Prerequisite:
BIO 101 or one year of
high school biology.
Fee $40
IAI L1 900L
BIO
122
4:3:3
General College Biology II
Laboratory course continues BIO 121. Content includes heredity, Mendelian genetics, evolution, reproduction and development, ecology and the physiology of selected organ systems. Second of two-course sequence. Prerequisite: BIO 121. Fee $40
BIO
131
4:3:3
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Laboratory course presents basic biochemical principles, cytology, histology, immunology, integument system, osteology, arthrology, muscle anatomy and physiology, and anatomy and physiology of spinal cord and peripheral nervous system. Cadavers and other appropriate specimens used. First of two-part sequence. Intended primarily for student in health fields. Recommended: CHM 101 or CHM 105; Prerequisite: BIO 101 or one year of high school biology. Fee $40
BIO
132
4:3:3
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Laboratory course continues BIO 131. Content includes structure and function of central nervous system and special senses, circulatory, digestive, respiratory, urinary, endocrine and reproductive systems. Cadavers and other appropriate specimens used. Second of two-part sequence. Intended primarily for student in health fields. Prerequisite: BIO 131. Fee $40
BIO
151
4:3:3
Microbiology
Laboratory course introduces biology of microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, protists and viruses. Content includes metabolism, genetics, identification, control, physiology, relationship to health and disease, and host defense. Intended primarily for student in health fields. Prerequisite: BIO 121 or BIO 131. Fee $60
BIO
170
1:1:0
Human Aging
Course examines current concepts of normal physical changes which occur in adult human over time. Focus is on physiological and structural effects of aging on major organs and systems of the body. Content includes application of scientific findings to health and wellness of older individuals. Students cannot receive credit for both BIO 170 and PTA 170.
BIO
222
3:3:0
Pathophysiology and Human Disease
Course analyzes and compares human diseases by studying pathophysiology, histopathology, and the impact of disease on cellular metabolism. Content covers an introduction to pathophysiology and human disease, and is intended primarily for health career students. Prerequisite: BIO 132. Fee $15
BIO
240
2:0:4
Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Laboratory Research
Course provides undergraduate research experience. Interdisciplinary course co-listed with CHM 240. Team-taught by faculty from several disciplines. Content includes active participation in selected research experience: performing experiments, collecting data, analyzing results, interactive research with other students and professors; reading and critiquing research articles in selected area of research, and presenting results at end of semester. Course can be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Fee $50
BIO
290
1-4:0-4:0-4
Topics in Biology
Course meets the special interest needs of biology students. Topics will be offered for variable credit from one to four semester credit hours. Students may repeat BIO 290 up to three times on different topics for a maximum of nine semester credit hours. Prerequisite may vary by topic. Fee varies
Basic Nurse Assistant Training
(Also see Nursing)
BNA
100
6:4:7
Basic Nurse Assistant Training
Course offers a basic study of principles and procedures used by the nurse assistant in long term care, home health settings and hospitals. Content focus is on basic human needs and care of the elderly. Integration of skills and concepts is acquired through hands-on clinical experience at local health care facilities. This course is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). Upon completion, students may apply to take the Illinois Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide Competency Exam. Prerequisite: Successful completion of course admission procedures. Fee $195
BNA
105
1:1:0
Basic Nurse Assistant Job Training
Course expands understanding of today’s health care workplace and the role of the CNA. Content focus is on gaining gain the job search techniques necessary to obtain employment in the health care field, e.g., hospitals, long term care and home health. Intended for those currently enrolled in BNA 100 Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in BNA 100. Fee $10
(Also see Accounting)
BUS
101
3:3:0
Introduction to Business
Course presents language and concepts of American business enterprise. Content includes historical development of our modern economic system, relationships among business, government, unions, consumers and the citizenry. Focus is on functions performed within firm, such as line functions of production, finance and marketing; staff activities furnished by industrial relations, engineering, purchasing, quality control, office services, etc. Role of the manager and nature of management process integrated throughout course.
BUS
110
3:3:0
Personal Finance
Course presents overview of personal and family financial planning. Topics focus on financial record-keeping, planning one’s spending, consumer credit, tax planning, making buying decisions, purchasing insurance, selecting investments, and retirement and estate planning.
BUS
221
3:3:0
Business Law
Course introduces business law. Content includes the basic law of contracts, sales and bailments; case method and problems illustrate legal problems affecting business contracts; development of common law as modified by the Uniform Commercial Code.
BUS
222
3:3:0
Business Law
(offered
spring semester only)
Course studies law of negotiable instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code. Content includes agencies, partnerships and corporations, with focus on case method and problem solving techniques. Recommended: BUS 221.
BUS
225
3:3:0
The Legal Environment of Business
Course presents deeper understanding of current business organization. Topic focus is on role of the federal government in balancing rights of the individual and business in a free enterprise system within framework of the U. S. Constitution.
BUS
230
3:3:0
Principles of Finance
Course examines financial principles. Content includes proper buying, saving, investing and borrowing of monetary funds and financial assets to maximize the enterprise’s profit, while minimizing the risk of insolvency; fixed and working capital requirements, and the source of such funds.
BUS
290
3:3:0
Introduction to Japanese Business Practices
Course explores contemporary Japanese economy and business practices. Content includes industrial structure of post World War II Japan, corporate organization, employment characteristics, human relations and communications. Focus is on implications of Japanese business for American business practices.
BUS
292
1-4:0-4:0-4
Topics in Business
Course is designed to meet special interest needs of Business students and local business organizations. Special topics offered for variable credit, from one to four semester credit hours. BUS 292 may be repeated up to three times on different topics for a maximum of nine semester credit hours. Prerequisite may vary by topic. Fee varies
Computer
Applications for Business
(formerly Computer Application Software/CAS and
Computer Office Technology/COT)
(Also see Computer Information Systems, Computer Networking and Systems, Electronics and Computer Technology, and World Wide Web)
CAB
101
(formerly COT
101)
3:3:2
Keyboarding and Document Formatting
Course develops competency in keyboarding and document creation. Content includes electronic keyboard; basic business document formats (correspondence, reports and tables); techniques to enter, store, retrieve and print texts; development of proofreading and editing skills. Fee $45
CAB
102
(formerly COT
103)
1:1:1
Computer Keyboarding
Course designed to increase keyboarding skills. Content includes touch typing on electronic keyboard, developing minimum speed and accuracy competencies; basic equipment functions (accessing system, formatting editing and printing) taught on computer terminal. Intended for beginning students. Fee $15
CAB
103
(formerly COT
107)
2:2:2
Computer Keyboarding for the Non-Native Speaker
Course develops mastery of touch typing on an electronic keyboard and further develops computer-literacy concepts. Content includes building speed and accuracy, basic equipment functions (accessing the computer system, formatting, editing, printing, saving and retrieving) taught on computer terminal. Focus is on use of keyboard as a writing tool and development of composing, language arts, proofreading, and editing skills at the computer. Additional content includes formats for letters, reports, and academic writing assignments. Intended for ESL students. Fee $30
CAB
104
(formerly COT
104)
3:3:2
Advanced Document Formatting
Course further develops marketable skills in keyboarding. Content includes speed refinement of keyboarding techniques; formatting variety of letter styles, tables, manuscripts and other office forms; use of automated features on computers. Additional focus on skills in language arts, proofreading and editing. Recommended: Keyboarding skill 30 wpm and CAB 125. Fee $45
CAB
105 (formerly COT
102)
1:1:1
Document Format Review
Course reviews the keyboard; correspondence, tabulations, and manuscript formats; and further development of speed and accuracy. Prerequisite: Keyboarding skill 15wpm. Fee $15.
CAB
106
(formerly COT
106)
1:1:1
Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy Development
Course designed to increase keyboarding speed and accuracy. Content includes assessing skills and prescribing individualized corrective practice. Prerequisite: Keyboarding skill 15 wpm. Fee $15
CAB
110
(formerly CAS
102)
1:1:1
Windows Fundamentals
Course presents basic Windows skills necessary to be successful in learning other Windows-based applications. Content includes understanding of Windows environment, hands-on use of both keyboard and mouse to control computer applications, perform file operations efficiently, transfer data between applications, run multiple applications simultaneously, virus check a disk and do simple troubleshooting. Fee $15
CAB
120
(formerly CAS
111)
1:1:1
Introduction to Microsoft Word for Windows
Course covers basic word processing functions. Content includes entering, formatting, editing, moving, saving and retrieving text, and proofreading, correcting errors and spell-checking. Credit cannot be received in both CAB 125 and any of CAB 120, CAB 122, or CAB 123. Recommended: Hands-on experience using Windows software and keyboarding skill 20 wpm. Fee $15
CAB
122
(formerly CAS
112)
1:1:1
Intermediate Microsoft Word for Windows
Course
covers
additional features of the word processing package. Applications
provided to reinforce use. Content includes: merge, sort,
thesaurus, headers and footers, footnotes/
endnotes, hyphenation, tables and math formulas, page numbering and
print previewing. Credit cannot be received in both CAB 125 and any
of CAB 120, CAB 122, or CAB 123. Recommended: CAB 120 with
minimum grade of C or consent of instructor upon passing a skill
level placement
test.
Fee $15
CAB
123
(formerly CAS
113)
1:1:1
Advanced Microsoft Word for Windows
Course covers advanced functions of Word for Windows. Applications provided to reinforce use. Content includes sort, macros, templates, styles, table of contents, indexes, fonts, charts and columns. Credit cannot be received for both CAB 125 and any of CAB 120, CAB 122, or CAB 123. Recommended: CAB 122 with minimum grade of C or consent of instructor upon passing a skill level placement test. Fee $15
CAB
125
(formerly CAS
115)
3:3:1
Comprehensive Word Processing
Course
covers
use and application of basic word processing functions. Content
includes entering, formatting, editing, moving, saving, printing
and retrieving text; proofreading, correcting errors and
spell-checking; page numbering, headers and footers,
footnotes/endnotes, hyphenation, thesaurus, merge, tables
(including math calculations), sort; additional content includes
macros, templates, table of contents, indexes, fonts, and columns;
introduction to styles, charts, and forms; features and techniques
to enhance and simplify document creation. Hands-on applications
provided to reinforce use. Credit cannot be received both CAB 125
and any of CAB 120, CAB 122, or CAB 123. Recommended:
Hands-on experience using Windows software and keyboarding skill 20
wpm.
Fee $30
CAB
128 1:1:1
Word Core Certification Preparation
Course offers an intensive review of the methods and techniques
which should be on the Microsoft Core Certification Exam for Word.
This will include taking actual sample exam questions under both an
untimed and timed environment. Prerequisite: Recent completion of
CAB 125 or consent of instructor.
Fee $15
CAB
130
(formerly CAS
121)
2:2:2
PowerPoint Presentation Software
Course introduces Microsoft PowerPoint program. Content includes in planning, composing and creating complete desktop presentations are creation of slides consisting of words, diagrams, pictures, charts, graphs and other images produced on computer, note pages and audience handout pages. Specialized drawing tools and built-in word processor used to create professional presentations. Recommended: Hands-on experience using Windows software. Fee $30
CAB
135
(formerly CAS
131)
2:2:1
Electronic Spreadsheeting Using Excel for PCs
Course
introduces Microsoft Excel. Topics focus on business applications
and problem solving. Recommended: MAT 047 or higher, and
hands-on experience using Windows software.
Fee $15
CAB
138 1:1:1
Excel Core Certification Preparation
Course offers an intensive review of the methods and techniques
which should be on the Microsoft Core Certification Exam for Excel.
This will include taking actual sample exam questions under both an
untimed and timed environment. Prerequisite: Recent completion of
CAB 135 or consent of instructor.
Fee $15
CAB
140
(formerly CAS
141)
3:2:2
Database Applications for PCs
Course offers instruction in hands-on use of representative microcomputer database management software package. Focus is on relational databases in database structures. Content includes database design, creating and modifying tables, queries, forms, reports, an introduction to macros, and interface development. Recommended: Introductory microcomputer coursework or comparable work experience. Fee $30
CAB
150
2:2:1
Visio Fundamentals
Comprehensive course covering the features and applications of Microsoft Visio. This software creates graphical diagrams to communicate information that supplements text and numbers within business and technical documents. Prerequisite: Computer experience using software that runs in Microsoft Windows. Fee $15
CAB
160
(formerly CAS
160)
3:3:1
Desktop Publishing Concepts and Procedures
Course introduces the components of desktop publishing as used in the modern office, including hardware, software, graphics, typography and design. Content includes the relationship between concepts and applications. Fee $45
CAB
165
(formerly CAS
155)
3:3:3
Desktop Publishing using InDesign
Course introduces desktop publishing program to create and format documents, using desktop publishing technology. Content includes hands-on production of quality documents such as newsletters, brochures, and flyers suitable for publication. Recommended: Keyboarding skill 20 wpm and knowledge of and ability to fully use word processing software. Fee $45
CAB
172
(formerly CAS
217)
3:3:3
Adobe Photoshop
Course
introduces Adobe Photoshop, image-
editing program. Content includes producing high-quality digital
images and manipulating scanned images, as well as outputting color
separations and halftones. Practical exercises with tools to
demonstrate capabilities of the Photoshop program.
Recommended: Hands-on experience using Windows
software.
Fee $45
CAB
173
(formerly CAS
165)
3:3:3
Desktop Publishing using QuarkXpress
Course introduces QuarkXPress. Topics of software include item run around, text box linking, master pages, libraries, and floating palettes. Hands-on experience using all basic features of program; exposure to advanced features; production of various publications. Recommended: Hands-on experience using Windows software. Fee $45
CAB
175
(formerly CAS
225)
3:3:3
Adobe Illustrator
Course
introduces Adobe Illustrator, industry-
standard tool for graphic designers and technical illustrators.
Content includes various features of object-based drawing
application; practical exercises in basics of object manipulation
including reflecting, shearing and blending; additional content
includes subtleties of layering and Bezier’ curves toward
creating professional, computer-based illustrations.
Recommended: Hands-on experience using Windows software. Fee
$45
CAB
180
(formerly COT
120)
3:3:0
Automated Office Procedures
Course examines integrated software package. Content includes spreadsheets, databases, calendaring, calculator, notepad, clipboard, electronic mail and scheduling. Additional content includes records management, electronic techniques, telephone usage and decision making. CompuServe used to connect user with commercial databases. Recommended: CAB 120 with minimum grade of C or consent of instructor. Fee $15
CAB
182
(formerly COT
118)
4:4:1
Introduction to Business Telecommunications
Course
presents overview of telecommunications technology. Focus is on
electronic mail and the Internet. Content includes careers in
telecommunications and networking, topologies, transmission media,
security, and real world applications used in industry.
Recommended: Hands-on computer experience using
software that runs in Windows.
Fee $15
CAB
184
(formerly COT
140)
3:3:0
Communication Strategies
Course develops strategies for effective communication in business. Content includes skills to plan, organize and develop business correspondence, reports, presentations and visual enhancements; edit and critique business documents; establish oral communication techniques for business situations; conduct meetings; develop dictation skills; create graphics through electronic media; and refine listening techniques. Prerequisite: EGL 101 or entry-level competency for EGL 101 on placement test. Fee $15
CAB
186
(formerly COT
145)
2:2:0
Computer Office Technology Management
Course examines background for assuming responsibilities in supervisory management, integrating technical knowledge, administrative skills and sensitivity in employee relations. Content includes main components in administrative office, including office management, personnel, environment and systems. Prerequisite: Successful completion of a minimum of nine credits in CAB courses with grades of C or better.
CAB
188
(formerly COT
175)
3:3:0
Executive Support Management
Course explores role of executive support management professional. Content includes managing business and work life of executive, systems that support the executive in meeting business, administrative, social, and professional obligations. Focus is on creating comprehensive executive support system.
CAB
225
(formerly CAS
211)
3:3:1
Word Processing Publishing and Web Design
Course reviews advanced features such as macros, and basic desktop publishing features of the word processing software package to create newsletters, flyers, etc. Content includes creating equations, using math, creating a box, importing and using graphics, creating rules, creating and integrating newspaper columns and graphics, and changing fonts. Recommended: CAB 125. Fee $45
CAB
227
(formerly CAS
212)
1:1:1
Using Word to Create a Web Page
Course introduces designing and creating Web pages using Microsoft Word. Content includes how to create and edit Web pages by adding text, color, backgrounds, horizontal lines, bullets, pictures, scrolling text, hyperlinks, and tables; additional content includes exploring the Internet, displaying Web sites, using different browsers, searching for specific information, downloading images, and converting documents to HTML format. Recommended: Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word. Fee $15
CAB
235
(formerly CAS
231)
1:1:1
Advanced Spreadsheeting Using Excel
Course continues CAB 135. Content includes advanced Excel techniques: interfacing with external data sources using XML, locating and resolving errors using Excel auditing tools, tracking and managing changes, and managing collaboration on workbooks. Prerequisite: CAB 135 or consent of instructor. Fee $15
CAB
238 1:1:1
Excel Expert Certification Preparation
Course offers an intensive review of the methods and techniques
which should be on the Microsoft Expert Certification Exam for
Excel. This will include taking actual sample exam questions under
both an untimed and timed environment. Prerequisite: Recent
completion of CAB 235 or consent of instructor.
Fee $15
CAB
251
(formerly COT
251)
3:2:10
Internship Experience
Course provides experience in computer-related environment to apply previously learned skills and knowledge to daily work activities. Minimum of ten hours per week; concentrated work with discipline-related Instructor. Weekly classroom meetings to integrate work experience with classroom activities. Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum of 15 credits in CAB with grade of C or better in each course, and consent of instructor, department coordinator or chair.
CAB
265
(formerly CAS
256)
3:3:2
Advanced Desktop Publishing
Course covers advanced applications. Content includes design decisions, graphics creation, scaling and cropping, and typeface options and manipulations. Focus is on coordination of all the components of the publishing process. Student will design, write and produce major project, such as annual report. Prerequisite: CAB 165 or CAB 173 with a minimum grade of C. Fee $45
CAB
272
(formerly CAS
218)
3:3:3
Advanced Adobe Photoshop
Course continues Photoshop usage and image manipulation presented in CAB 172 (formerly CAS 217); focus is on final output. Content includes using Photoshop special effects and filter in projects; features available in Photoshop for Web site construction. Recommended: CAB 172. Fee $45
CAB
275
(formerly CAS
226)
3:3:1
Advanced Adobe Illustrator
Course expands use of basic Illustrator tools to create projects common to commercial graphic art production. Content includes introduction to color management, technical illustration, map making and charts, Web images, point of purchase. Focus is on building a portfolio using Adobe Illustrator as a tool. Recommended: CAB 175. Fee $45
CAB
281
(formerly CAS
255)
3:3:2
Software for Graphic Design
Course will allow the student to operate and learn current illustration and design software packages. Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator are used along with QuarkXpress or InDesign. Recommended: Hands-on experience using Windows software and CAB 175 with a minimum grade of C. Fee $45
CAB
283
(formerly CAS
219)
2:2:2
Animation Techniques in Desktop Publishing
Course presents overview of three-dimensional visualization and animation techniques. Content includes survey of current software available in graphics market; unique features of each package explored. Practical applications on representative software programs completed. Prerequisite: CAS 225 or CAB 175 or consent of instructor. Fee $30
CAB
290
(formerly COT
290)
1-4:0-4:0-4
Topics in Computer Applications for Business
Course designed to meet the needs for specialized instruction in current office automation topics. Topics will be identified for each section of course. May be repeated up to three times on different topics for a maximum of nine semester credit hours. Prerequisite may vary by topic. Fee Varies
(Also see Mechanical Design/CAD)
CAD
105
4: 3: 2
Industrial Design Engineering
Course introduces industrial design, and its place in the manufacturing process. Content includes design visualization, creation, and application of 3-D computer-generated models in today’s manufacturing, communication, and publishing industries; creating a 3-D computer model component design from original idea, pencil sketching, and concept analysis, to use of surface and solid modeling software; use of Boolean operations in model construction and editing, display commands, detailing, geometric translation, rendering and presentation. Fee $40
CAD
110
1:1:0
AutoCAD Release Update
Course allows the student to be comfortable with a new interface. Content includes new features of the software. Intended for those whose understanding of beginning AutoCAD topics (see CAD 116) was learned on an earlier release than what is currently offered in the core AutoCAD sequence. Recommended: CAD 116. Fee $25
CAD
116
3:2:2
Basic AutoCAD
Course is first of three in drafting and design using AutoCAD software. Content includes setting up a drawing electronically; drawing and editing; construction techniques; display commands; effective layering; dimensioning and detailing; using blocks, and plotting. Fee $70
CAD
117
4:4:0
Intermediate AutoCAD
Course is second of three in AutoCAD. Content includes assigning attributes to blocks; using external references; grouping and filtering entities, and slide shows; three-dimensional (3D) topics cover dynamic viewing, defining coordinate systems, extrusions, wireframe modeling, surface modeling; introduction in to solid modeling. Recommended: CAD 116 or consent of instructor. Fee $70
CAD
118
4:4:0
Advanced AutoCAD
The last course in the core AutoCAD sequence follows up on solid modeling topics, including an introduction to parametric design and rendering. The focus of the course is productively customizing AutoCAD, including customization of menus, toolbars, and digitizers. The Auto LISP programming language is also introduced. Recommended: CAD 117 or consent of instructor. Fee $70
CAD
130
3:2:2
Pro/Engineer I
Course introduces Pro/Engineer Computer-Aided Design software. Focus is on acquiring the skills needed to operate any 3-D CAD system. Content includes basic commands used in parametric design, to develop spatial visualization skill and ability to create and understand industrial designs; designing in 3-D solids; parametrics; design for assembly, and 3-D drawing documentation. Hands-on course includes creating 3-D assemblies and detail drawings to go from art to part utilizing solid modeling techniques.$55
CAD
131
3:2:2
Pro/Engineer II
Course presents advanced treatment of commands used in computer-aided design. Content includes attributes, 3-D modeling, macro programming, and customizing menus. Specific software covered to be announced. Recommended: CAD 130. Fee $55
CAD
140
4:3:2
CAD Introduction to Building Systems –
HVAC
Course in CAD for Facilities Management or Facilities Engineering
focuses on Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC), and fire
protection systems. Course covers layout and creation of
computer-generated models as they apply to building's mechanical
systems. Topics include fundamentals of the development of
construction drawings using CAD for HVAC, and fire protection
systems. (Course does not include engineering aspects of design but
only the layout and drafting using CAD.) Students cannot receive
credit for both CAD 140 and FME 140.
Fee $75
CAD 147
4:3:2
Emergency Response CAD 1
Course introduces Emergency Response Applications with emphasis on
emergency pre-planning. Software focuses on designing plans for
use by emergency responders using Fire house and other applicable
computer-based software. Students use the computer to document
information about the condition of assets, including buildings and
personnel, for transmission to emergency operations managers or others
who need it for planning response and recovery efforts.
CAD 210
4: 3: 2
Advanced Industrial Design Engineering
Course continues IDE 110, to increase skills for creating prototypes of computer models using 3-D modeling software. Hands-on lab course involves critical thinking skills related to industrial design and manufacturing. Content includes industrial techniques such as extrusions, laser cutting, fasteners, welding, sheet metal production, injection molding, and stereo lithography; production process utilizing computer-controlled machining centers and prototyping equipment. Recommended: CAD 105. Fee $40
CAD
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. 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. Recommended:
Knowledge of CAD drafting.
Fee $75
CAD
223
3:3:0
Introduction to 3D Studio MAX
Course introduces 3D Studio MAX, the leading software in its field, preferred choice of animators, designers and engineers. Content includes capabilities of animation and rendering features as used in such diverse applications as engineering and architectural visualization, accident recreation and multimedia presentations. Fee $50
CAD
230
3:2:2
Introduction to SolidWorks
Course explores the theory and application of solid modeling techniques for product design and manufacturing, using SolidWorks parametric modeling software. Content includes transforming computer sketches into three-dimensional features; parametric modeling techniques further explored to create computer models of plastic molded parts; casting; and sheet metal; photorealistic rendering and animation of three-dimensional models to visually communicate design ideas. Fee $55
CAD
231
3:2:2
Advanced SolidWorks
Course is advanced exploration of the theory and application of solid modeling techniques for product design and manufacturing using SolidWorks. Content includes photorealistic rendering of computer models; animation, and advanced computer modeling techniques; design topics such as molded parts, sheet metal, detail drawings, and assemblies. Recommended: CAD 230. Fee $55
CAD
240
3:2:2
Introduction to Autodesk Inventor
Course explores issues in the field of computer-aided design using Autodesk Inventor. Content includes basic parametric modeling techniques using sketching tools; creating basic three-dimensional parts, assemblies, and 3-D presentations. Fee $70
CAD
241
3:2:2
Advanced Autodesk Inventor
Course is advanced exploration of topics in Autodesk Inventor. Content includes student projects encompassing parametric modeling, 3-D sketching, surfacing, database functions, and simulating motion; advanced study in 3-D modeling techniques and database techniques also covered. Recommended: CAD 240. Fee $55
CAD
290
1-4:0-4:0-4
Topics in Computer-Aided Design
Course explores major issues in the field of Computer-Aided Design. Topics will be selected from the following subspecialties as they relate to the design process: up-and-coming CAD software packages, animation, multimedia, Internet, and simulation. Course has different focus and/or scope from other courses currently offered in the department and can be repeated on different topics up to three times for up to nine semester hours of credit. Prerequisite may vary by topic. Fee Varies
Computer
Application Software
(See
Computer Applications for Business)
CHI
101
4:3:2
Beginning Chinese I
Course
develops basic skills of Mandarin Chinese within the context of
Chinese culture. Content includes listening comprehension,
pronunciation, reading and writing of Chinese characters, and
understanding grammar, No prior study of the language presumed.
Recommended that experienced students discuss proper placement with
instructor.
Fee $20
CHI 102 &