ACC 266 3:3:0

Advanced Accounting

This course covers governmental and not-for-profit accounting, and business combinations. Topics include: general funds. special funds, consolidated financial statements, intercompany inventory, and other intercompany transactions.

Prerequisite: ACC 242.

For the A.A.S. in Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology (#0060), delete ELS 101 from requirements and add AHR 105 and AHR 208; total semester credit hours increases from 60 to 61; add AHR 207 as an elective choice in the A.A.S.

For the Residential Comfort Control Certificate (#0063), delete ELS 101 from requirements and add AHR 105 and AHR 208; total semester credit hours increases from 34 to 35.

AHR 105 1:1:0

EPA Section 608 Certification

The law requires that a person intending to work on refrigeration systems must be certified for proper refrigerant usage. This course will prepare the student for the "EPA Section 608" certification exam. The student will be required to pay the examination fees.

AHR 207 4:4:0

CM Test Review and Preparation

This course reviews the 17 booklets prepared by the International Refrigeration Service Engineers Society. Each booklet has its test questions. Upon completion of the course the student can become a "certified member" upon successful completion of exam given by the society.

Prerequisite: A minimum of four years of work experience in HVAC&R field (written verification required).

AHR 208 4:3:3

This course covers advanced automatic controls as seen presently in high-efficiency furnaces. The student will learn electronic ignition systems and the generic sequence of automatic controls and ladder type wiring diagrams.

Prerequisite: AHR 104.

ART 266 1:0:2

Computer Graphics Using the Macintosh Platform

In this course, students learn how to produce computer graphics using the Macintosh platform in a graphic design production environment.

Prerequisites: ART 216 and ART 225, or consent of instructor.

ART 267 3:0:6

Web Layout Design and Typography

This course covers the applications of common graphic tools available in web layout design and typography, as well as the artistic principles and techniques of web page design and layout. It examines the graphic design process from concept to production.

Prerequisite: ART 259 and WWW 131.

ART 268 3:0:6

Advanced Web Animation and Multimedia

This course covers some of the major animation packages available for the web, including GIF, Shockwave and Flash. It explores the development of effective animation design within the limitations of the medium. It will also cover methods of using digital sound to complement visual graphics in the production of web page designs.

Prerequisite: ART 259.

ART 264

Multimedia Authoring

Change prerequisite to: ART 260.

BIO 290 1-4:1-4:1-4

Topics in Biology

This course is designed to meet 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: Varies depending on specific topic.

Special Topics in Business

This course is designed to meet the special interest needs of Business students and local business organizations. Special topics will be offered for variable credit from one to four semester credit hours. Students may repeat BUS 292 up to three times on different topics for a maximum of nine semester credit hours.

Prerequisite: Varies depending on the specific topic.

CHM 290 1-4:1-4:1-4
Topics in Chemistry

This course is designed to meet the special interest needs of CHM students. Special topics will be offered for variable credit from one to four semester credit hours. Students may repeat CHM 290 up to three times on different topics for a maximum of nine semester credit hours.

This course is designed to meet the needs of students for specialized instruction in current office application software topics. Topics will be identified for each section of the course. Students may repeat CAS 290 up to three times on different topics for a maximum of nine semester credit hours.

Prerequisite: Varies depending on the specific topic.

CSC 173 1:1:0

JAVA Programming for Engineers

This course is an introduction to the JAVA programming language with an emphasis on solving numerically intensive applications that occur in scientific and engineering fields. Numerical algorithms will be implemented using essential programming tools and elementary data structures.

Prerequisite: MAT 250, CSC 170 or concurrent enrollment in CSC 170, or instructor’s consent.

CSC 255 3:3:1

Objects and Algorithms

This continuation of CSC 240 surveys introductory algorithms in the C++ language. Object-oriented methodologies will be used to implement algorithms that exhibit backtracking, divide and conquer, the greedy method and branch and bound techniques. Time and memory complexity will be analyzed using discrete metrics.

Prerequisite: CSC 240 and either MAT 143 or any higher numbered MAT course.

CSC 170

Introduction to Numerical Methods

Change prerequisite to: MAT 250 and concurrent enrollment in CSC 171, CSC 172 or CSC 173.

CSC 171

C Programming for Engineers

Change prerequisite to: MAT 250, CSC 170 or concurrent enrollment in CSC 170, or instructor’s consent.

CSC 172

FORTRAN90 Programming for Engineers

Change prerequisite to: MAT 250, CSC 170 or concurrent enrollment in CSC 170, or instructor’s consent.

For the Early Childhood Education: Administration Certificate (#0075), delete ECE 255 from requirements and substitute, "ECE courses to total 3 semester credit hours"; total number of hours for certificate remains the same.

For the Early Childhood Education: Preschool Ages 3-5 Certificate (#0068), delete the electives specified and substitute, "ECE courses to total 9 semester credit hours"; total number of hours for certificate remains the same.

For the Early Childhood Education: Infants and Toddlers Certificate (#0074), delete the electives specified and substitute, "ECE courses to total 9 semester credit hours"; total number of hours for certificate remains the same.

EAS 290 1-4:1-4:1-4
Topics in Earth Science

This course is designed to meet the special interest needs of Earth Science students. Topics will be offered for variable credit from one to four semester credit hours. Students may repeat EAS 290 up to three times on different topics for a maximum of nine semester credit hours.

Change credit:lecture:lab ratio from 4:3:3 to 3:2:2

EGL 211 3:3:0
Writing for the Web

This course focuses on the specialized writing techniques and skills necessary to produce effective online hypertext documents for internet and intranet systems. Students will learn how to organize and write company web pages and online tutorials (help systems) that are highly readable and easily navigated by various audiences. The course emphasizes information mapping and writing techniques to achieve clarity, conciseness, and language precision. Students must have experience using word processing software. Note: This is not a course in HTML coding.

Prerequisite: WWW 131 and one college-level writing course with a grade of C or higher; EGL 101, EGL 111, EGL 212, or equivalent recommended.

EGL 079

Pronunciation for the Non-Native Speaker

Change credit:lecture:lab ratio from 2:2:0 to 3:3:0

Change course description

FME 234

Facilities Management

Change course description

Add "FIS Courses" to the electives in the Financial Services/Investment Management Certificate (#0015); total semester credit hours remains the same.

This course reviews the methods and techniques of price analysis of commodity futures markets. The emphasis of this course will be in applying and examining for validity the various methods of price analysis available for use in trading the commodity futures markets. The methods learned here will be applicable to stock and bond trading also. Emphasis will be placed on the trading of live markets, and stop-loss procedures.

This course is designed to meet the special interest needs of Financial Services students and local business organizations. Special topics will be offered for variable credit from one to four semester credit hours. Students may repeat FIS 290 up to three times on different topics for a maximum of nine semester credit hours.

Prerequisite: Varies depending on specific topic.

A new set of competencies appears on page 47 of the catalog.

This course explores major issues in the field of geography. Topics will be selected from the following subspecialties: elements of the environment, population geography, the rainforest, and development and industrialization. This course will have a 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.

GRD 253 3:0:15

Web Graphic Page Design Practicum

The student will get experience in the Web Graphic Design field by working for a company that does work in Web Graphic Design. The job the student works at will be appropriate to his or her skills. The student will meet with the instructor and provide detailed reports of the work experience.

Prerequisite: Completion of 27 credits comprised of courses listed as requirements and completion of 6 hours from specified electives listed in the Web Graphic Page Design certificate with minimum grades of "C" and program chair’s consent.

Add a 60 semester credit hour A.A.S. in Human Services (#0207) with two options: Human Services or Substance Abuse.

Maintain existing Certificates in Human Services (#0209) and Substance Abuse Counseling (#0211) without changes.

HSV 210 3:3:0

Counseling/Interviewing II

As a continuation of HSV 110, this course will review the psychological principles and counseling techniques used by public and social/human service workers. Skills learned previously will be refined to focus on more in-depth probing of issues blocking the effective responding of clients to life’s challenges. Further methods of analyzing and interpreting data uncovered in therapeutic counseling sessions and interviews. Practice will be given in conducting sessions, analyzing information uncovered in counseling, and proper documentation.

MTA 106

Basic Machine Shop Practice

Change credit:lecture:lab from 2:1:3 to 3:2:3

In the Purchasing Management Certificate (#0227), change elective wording to read: "Additional MGT courses to total six credit hours." Total semester credit hours remains the same.

MGT 290 1-4:1-4:1-4

Special Topics in Management

This course is designed to meet the special interest needs of Management students and local business organizations. Special topics will be offered for variable credit from one to four semester credit hours. Students may repeat MGT 290 up to three times on different topics for a maximum of nine semester credit hours.

MFG 292 1-4:1-4:1-4

Topics in Manufacturing

This course explores major issues in the field of manufacturing. Topics will be selected from the following subspecialties as they relate to manufacturing: automation, CNC machining, quality, simulation, and data acquisition. This course will have a 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: Varies depending on specific topic.

MKT 165 3:3:0

e-Business

This course studies the business decisions such as product selection, distribution, pricing, shipping, warranty, insurance, legal issues, privacy and infrastructure of doing business on line. Students will be asked to develop a business plan for an e-commerce operation.

MKT 218 3:3:0

Media Planning

This course gives students a complete picture of how media planning, and buying work Emphasis is placed on how media planning fits within the framework of the marketing mix. Students will be asked to create a media plan and undertake a print, broadcast and online buy.

Prerequisite: MKT 215.

MKT 238 3:3:0

Data-based Marketing

The course teaches students how a database is used to develop and manage sales, promotion and customer service programs that address the needs of both business to business and consumer environments. Basic and best practice tools, technologies and techniques will be emphasized.

Prerequisite: CAS 141 or consent of instructor.

MAT 250

Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

Change title to: Calculus I

MAT 251

Calculus and Analytic Geometry II

Change title to: Calculus II

Change course description

MAT 252

Calculus and Analytic Geometry III

Change title to: Calculus III

Change course description

MAT 260

Linear Algebra

Change prerequisite to: MAT 251 with a grade of C or better.

Change course description

NUR 208

Nursing Concepts in the Care of Acutely Ill Clients

Change credit:lecture:lab ratio from 3:1.3:5 to 4:1.5:6

NUR 209

Nursing Care Concepts Related to Community and Home Health

Change credit:lecture:lab ratio from 3:1.3:5 to 2:1:4

The Office Systems Technology program is changing its name to Computer Office Technology (COT). The software application courses from both the former OST and existing CIS programs are coming together under one area to be known as Computer Application Software (CAS). This change impacts the A.A.S. in OST as well as all certificates under that program. Course revisions have been made in all applicable areas, and no total credit hours were changed in either the A.A.S. or any of the certificates.

OST 117

Human Relations in the Workplace

Change course prefix to: MGT

OST courses changing to COT prefix with same course number:

OST 101, OST 103, OST 107, OST 116, OST 118, OST 140

OST 102

Typewriting Format Review

Change prefix to COT

Change title to: Document Format Review

OST 104

Advanced Document Formatting

Change prefix to COT

Change prerequisite to: Typing of 30 wpm and CAS 111, CAS 112 and CAS 113.

OST 106

Typewriting Speed and Accuracy Development

change prefix to COT

Change title to: Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy Development

OST 120

Automated Office Procedures

Change prefix to COT

Change prerequisite course specified from OST 123 or OST 136, to CAS 111

OST 145

Office Systems Technology Management

Change prefix to COT

Change title to: Computer Office Technology Management

Change prerequisite to: Successful completion of a minimum of nine credits in COT or CAS courses

with grades of C or better.

OST 251

Office Systems Internship I

Change prefix to COT

Change title to: Computer Office Technology Internship

Change prerequisite to: Completion, with minimum grades of C, of at least 12 COT or CAS credits

leading to either a COT degree/certificate or a desktop publishing certificate, and an interview

with the instructor.

OST 290

Selected Topics in Office Systems Technology

Change prefix to COT

Change title to: Topics in Computer Office Technology

Change credit:lecture:lab ratio from 1:1:1 to 1-4:1-4:1-4

OST courses changing to CAS prefix with same course number:

OST 157, OST 160, OST 165, OST 217, OST 218, OST 219, OST 221, OST 225, OST 255, OST 256

OST 136

Introduction to Microsoft Word for Windows

Change prefix and number to: CAS 111

OST 137

Intermediate Microsoft Word for Windows

Change prefix and number to: CAS 112

Change prerequisite course specified from OST 136 to CAS 111

OST 138

Advanced Microsoft Word for Windows

Change prefix and number to: CAS 113

Change prerequisite course specified from OST 137 to CAS 112

OST 155

Introduction to Desktop Publishing

Change prefix to CAS

Change title to: Desktop Publishing

Change credit:lecture:lab ratio from 1:1:1 to 3:3:3

OST 158

PowerPoint Presentation Graphics

Change prefix and number to: CAS 121

OST 227

Word Processing Publishing

Change prefix and number to: CAS 211

Change prerequisite course specified from OST 125 or OST 138, to CAS 113

OST 051, OST 105, OST 109, OST 110, OST 113, OST 114, OST 119, OST 123, OST 124, OST 125, OST 156

PHL 290 1-4:1-4:1-4

Topics in Philosophy

This course explores selected topics in philosophy. The course content varies and may focus on a single philosopher, a group of philosophers, or on a particular philosophical problem. Students may repeat this course up to three times for up to nine credits.

Prerequisite: Varies depending on the specific topic.

PSC 104 3:3:0

Illinois Government

This course studies the organization of Illinois Government at the state, county, and municipal levels. Included is the relationship between the various levels of government. The course may involve the direct observation of governmental units in action.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

PSC 211 3:3:0

Practical Politics

This course studies the basic processes of the political system. Included are decision-making processes at various levels of government; sources, modes, and conflicts of power; political party organization; and municipal and county politics.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

PTA 162 2:0.7:12.5

Clinical Practicum II

This is a five-week clinical experience consisting of 40 hours a week in a clinical facility and weekly class meetings. The course provides opportunities for establishing and following individual patient treatments and programs. PTA goals are realized from experience in performing consecutive treatments. In addition insights are gained into medical, departmental, and institutional functions and organization. Sessions on campus include reinforcement of techniques and skills, information concerning the care of persons with disabilities, communication skills and discussion of the PTA role.

Prerequisite: PTA 107, PTA 110, PTA 161 and BIO 132 with minimum grades of C.

PTA 241 1:1:0

Workplace Issues in Physical Therapy

This course introduces students to pertinent issues of the physical therapy work environment. Work expectations, administrative and departmental organization, various types of clinical treatment pathways and progressions are emphasized.

Prerequisite: PTA 162 with minimum grade of C; concurrent enrollment in PTA 207,

PTA 210 and PTA 214.

PTA 242 1:1:0

Career Strategies for the PTA

This course is designed to prepare the PTA for future employment. Exploration of career opportunities, professional development strategies, and employment requirements within the physical therapy delivery system is emphasized.

Prerequisite: PTA 207, PTA 210, PTA 214 and PTA 241 with minimum grades of C;

PTA 261 with minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment.

PTA 261 1:0:8

Clinical Practicum III

This course is a continuation of supervised practical experience in a physical therapy department with added opportunities to apply and improve physical therapy skills.

Prerequisite: PTA 162 with minimum grade of C; PTA 207, PTA 210, PTA 214 and

PTA 241/242 with minimum grades of C or concurrent enrollment.

PTA 262 3:.75:15

Clinical Practicum IV

This is a six-week summer practicum, each week 40 hours. Work experience is continued, stressing comprehensive performance. Lectures relate to the preparation of student for the licensure exam. Preparation includes both study strategies and comprehensive reviews.

Prerequisite: PTA 220, PTA 230, PTA 242 and PTA 261 with minimum grades of C.

PSY 236 3:3:0

Psychology of Group Behavior II

As a continuation of PSY 235, human behavior in the therapeutic group setting will be analyzed and interpreted, leading to the development of appropriate intervention strategies. Leadership styles and ways of working with different populations will be examined. Simulations of actual group sessions and role-playing of effective group counseling approaches will be conducted.

Prerequisite: PSY 235.

For the A.A.S. (#0390), delete the following from the major requirements: ACC 153; RES 121; RES 201; and delete the following from the electives: CSC 155 and ACC 154. Add the following to the major requirements: ACC 100; RES 131; RES 151; RES 203. Reduce electives from 9 to 8 credit hours. Add the following to the electives: CSC 110 and ACC 153. Total semester credit hours remains the same.

For the Real Estate Certificate (#0389), delete RES 121 and RES 201 from the courses for a certificate. Add RES 131, RES 151 and RES 203 to courses for a certificate. Reduce RES electives from 9 to 7. Total semester credit hours remains the same.

ART 259

Web Graphics, Animation and Multimedia

Add prerequisite: ART 216.

Add a 30 semester credit hour Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic Certificate (#0182).

HIS 290 1-3:1-3:0

Topics in History

This special topics course explores major historical issues and/or periods of history that are related to and grow out of the history courses taught at the College. This course will have a different focus and/or scope than the courses currently offered in the department and can be repeated on different topics up to three times for up to nine credit hours.

Prerequisite: Varies depending on the specific topic.

ITR 210

International Logistics

Change course description

ITR 236

Intercultural Marketing/Communications

Change title to: International Business Communications

Change course description

LAN 290 1-4:1-4:1-4

Topics in Local Area Networks

This course will cover a variety of different topics current with technological advances in Local Area Networks. Topics will be identified for each section of the course and students may repeat the course three times with different topics.

Prerequisite: Varies, consent of instructor or program chairperson.