For the Architectural Technology Certificate (#0023), change the requirements; total semester credit hours increase from 30 to 31.

For the Architectural CAD Certificate (#0027), change the requirements; total semester credit hours increase from 11 to 15.

This course presents the techniques of using light as a creative tool, exploring tungsten light and electronic flash in studio situations. Studio and fieldwork outside of regular class time is required.

BNK 201 BNK 210

BNK 202 BNK 215

BNK 205 BNK 230

BNK 206 BNK 240

BNK 207 BNK 241

BNK 208 BNK 243

CAD 130

Computer Aided Design I

Change title to: Pro/Engineer I

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

Change prerequisite to: ENG 120 or equivalent knowledge.

CAD 131

Computer Aided Design II

Change title to: Pro/Engineer II

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

CIS 114 4:3:2

Introduction to C# Programming

This course introduces the student to computer programming using the C# language to solve business-related problems. Topics include program development and design, visual and object-oriented programming, screen design, structured programming techniques, and event-driven programming using objects. Programs will include arithmetic calculations, decision making, looping, reports to screen and paper, subroutines and functions, interactive processing, working with arrays, and introductory concepts of file creation and access.

Prerequisites: CIS 101 or CIS 103, CIS 105, and the ability to manage files in Windows; or consent of instructor or chairperson. One year of high school algebra or equivalent is strongly recommended.

Fee $45

CIS 228 3:3:1

Unix Administration

This course offers instruction in the installation, support, and administration of a UNIX operating system in both server and workstation configurations. Topics include UNIX and Web server installation, system startup/shutdown, hardware configuration, disk and file system structure, package management, TCP/IP networking, system management and security, X-Windows usage and configuration, user management, UNIX printing, system performance measurement and tuning, UNIX Kernel "hacking," and UNIX utilities.

Prerequisites: CIS 101 or CIS 103, CIS 218, LAN 150, or comparable work experience or consent of instructor or chairperson.

Fee $45

CIS 231 4:3:2

Advanced Java Programming

This course covers topics that allow Java programs to interact with the surrounding environment. Specific topics include inner classes, reflection, collection classes, Swing, TCP/IP networking, data base connectivity, remote method invocation and interactive data language.

Prerequisite: CIS 211 or consent of instructor or chairperson.

ENG 250

Introduction to Digital Systems

Change prerequisite to: Credit or concurrent registration in MAT 250.

EGL 083 4:4:0

Intermediate Grammar for the Non-Native Speaker

This course is designed for intensive practice in intermediate grammar skills, such as correct use of the perfect tenses, perfect modals, subordinate clauses, phrasal verbs, and passive voice.

Prerequisite: Placement in EGL 076; students receiving an EGL 076 placement after completing EGL 076 should enroll in EGL 082.

EGL 224 3:3:0

American Ethnic Literature

This course explores a selection of literature reflecting the experience and culture of immigrant or minority groups of the United States. These will include at least two groups, such as: Chicano, Italian-American, Jewish-American, Irish-American, Chinese-American, Indian-American.

Prerequisite: EGL 101.

EGL 260 3:3:0

Introduction to Linguistics

This course is an introduction to the study of language, including the fundamental concepts of phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, historical linguistics, and neurolinguistics.

Prerequisite: EGL 101, as well as placement in EGL 110 or higher, or consent of instructor.

EGL 261 3:3:0

Theories in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)

This course introduces students to the basic concepts, principles and theories of teaching English as a second language (TESOL). In addition, the course deals with the relationship between theory and practice, showing how theoretical foundations in teaching ESL are relevant to the language classroom. The course helps students develop the skills and techniques necessary for becoming effective ESL teachers.

Prerequisite: EGL 101, as well as placement in EGL 110 or higher, or consent of instructor.

EGL 262 3:3:0

Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)

This course introduces students to the methods of teaching English as a second language (TESOL) in the four areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students observe ESL teaching and gain hands-on experience by working on a limited basis with ESL students.

Prerequisite: EGL 101, as well as placement in EGL 110 or higher, or consent of instructor.

Change prerequisite to: Placement in EGL 074 or higher.

Revise the requirements for the A.A.S. in Graphic Design (#0370); reduce total semester credit hours from 61 to 60.

For the Animation and Multimedia Certificate (#0371), add ART 224 to requirements and decrease electives by 3 hours; total semester credit hours remain the same.

For the Web Graphic Page Design Certificate (#0372), add ART 224 to the requirements; add ART 270, ART 273, and "elective as approved by program chairperson" to options under electives; reduce electives from 6 credit hours to 3; total semester credit hours remain the same.

Prerequisite: Completion of 24 credits comprised of courses listed under major requirements of the Photography Certificate and completion of 6 hours from specified electives listed in the Photography Certificate with minimum grades of "C" and program chair’s consent. Student must secure placement at a business approved by the program chair in order to register for the course.

For the A.A.S. in Health Information Technology (#0285), change the requirements; total semester credit hours remain the same.

For the Medical Transcription Certificate (#0286), change the requirements; total semester credit hours decrease from 30 to 15.

For the Coding Certificate (#0287), revise the requirements; total semester credit hours increase from 23 to 24.

For the Medical Billing Certificate (#0288), change the requirements; total semester credit hours decrease from 12 to 11.

For the Medical Office Management Certificate (#0289), change the requirements; total semester credit hours decrease from 28 to 26.

HIT 115 1:1:0

Insurance Procedures for the Medical Office: MEDICARE

This course provides an in-depth study of the Medicare insurance system. Emphasis will be placed on knowledge of the terminology and guidelines involved in the claim filing process. An understanding of Medicare reimbursement policies, appeal rights, and HCFA’s current efforts to curtail healthcare fraud and abuse will also be included.

Prerequisites: HIT 113 and HIT 114, or consent of instructor. Hands-on experience with word processing in a Windows environment, or equivalent coursework.

HIT 120 1:1:0

Evaluation and Management Coding in CPT

This course presents an in-depth study of the Evaluation and Management section of the CPT coding system. Based on knowledge of key definitions required in Evaluation and Management coding, students will learn how to audit documentation and validate code selection. Discussion of categories of service, modifier usage, and payment methodologies will also be included.

Prerequisites: HIT 114 or HIT 170, or consent of instructor. Hands-on experience with word processing in a Windows environment, or equivalent coursework.

HIT 125 1:1:0

Seminar: Medical Office Billing

This course concentrates on mastery of the guidelines and requirements for efficient and compliant healthcare claims filing. Topics addressed in this course will include advanced coding scenarios that incorporate proper diagnosis and procedure code selection, correct modifier usage, appropriate HCPCS code utilization, surgical package billing concepts, and accurate analysis of claims. Current issues and new guidelines will also be incorporated.

Prerequisites: HIT 115, HIT 116, and HIT 120, or consent of instructor. Hands-on experience with word processing in a Windows environment, or equivalent coursework.

HIT 191 1:1:0

Healthcare Communication Systems

This course covers the basics of communication through information systems used in the health care delivery system. Students will be introduced to the terminology and essential concepts of health information systems. Students will apply common communication software applications common to the healthcare setting.

Prerequisite: Hands-on computer experience using software that runs in a Windows environment.

HIT 192 1:1:0

Managing Healthcare Information

This course provides an overview of the varied automated administrative and financial systems used in the healthcare environment. Students will be introduced to the terminology, essential concepts and software used for administrative, financial and relational database applications.

Prerequisite: Hands-on computer experience using software that runs in a Windows environment.

HIT 193

Computer-based Patient Record 1:1:0

This course will focus on the management of computer-based patient records. The student will receive an overview of how to implement, manage, and secure computer based patient record systems. A study will be made of the regulatory and accreditation requirements including data definitions, retention schedules, and privacy/security issues which affect the access to and the use of computerized patient information. Applications may include computerized health records and informational websites.

Prerequisite: Hands-on computer experience using software that runs in a Windows environment.

Change prerequisite to: Hands-on experience with Windows-based word processing software and typing ability of 40 words per minute and concurrent enrollment in HIT 104 or knowledge of medical terminology as demonstrated by proficiency exam.

HIT 116

Insurance Procedures for the Medical Office

Change title to: Insurance Procedures for the Medical Office: Non-Medicare

Change prerequisite to: HIT 113 and HIT 114, or consent of instructor. Hands-on experience with word processing in a Windows environment, or equivalent coursework.

HIT 117

ICD-9-CM Coding for the Physician Office

Change number to : HIT 113

Change prerequisite to: HIT 104 or consent of instructor.

HIT 118

CPT Coding for the Physician Office

Change number to : HIT 114

Change prerequisite to: HIT 104 or consent of instructor.

HIT 121

Fundamentals of Health Information Management

Change prerequisite to: Acceptance into Health Information Technology program and HIT 104, BIO 131 with minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment, and hands-on computer experience using word processing that runs in a Windows operating system environment.

HIT 170

CPT Coding

Change course description.

HIT 119

Information Management in Medical Offices

HIT 190

Applications in Health Care Information Systems

HIS 113 3:3:0

History of Native Americans

This course surveys the history of Native American peoples in North America from contact with Europeans in the 15^th century to the present. The primary focus of the course is the historical struggle of the Native American peoples to retain their cultures and autonomy while facing the continual expansion of both European nations and the United States government and its citizens. Major themes and trends will be supplemented by case studies of specific tribes and documents that illuminate particular issues.

Add a 15 credit hour Meeting Planning Certificate (#0221).

Add a 30 credit hour Advanced Meeting Planning, Convention and Exposition Management Certificate (#0222).

HFM 236 3:3:0

Advanced Meeting Planning and Convention Management

Essentially all organizations, including trade associations and government agencies, regularly hold meetings of various sizes. This course provides the basic tools to successfully plan and manage local, national and international meetings and conferences. Course information assists the student in understanding the basic competencies tested in the ISES Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) and Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) examinations.

Prerequisite: HFM 235 or consent of instructor.

HFM 238 3:3:0

Venues and Site Selection

This course will examine the strengths and weaknesses of each venue category as they are applied to decisions impacting where meetings and special events could be held. This course will also provide insight into the major elements affecting your site selection decision: type of meeting or event, transportation arrangements, safety and security issues, recreational opportunities, spouse/partner programs, legal liabilities, contractual obligations, negotiations and budgeting. In addition to learning from class presentations and printed handouts, you will participate in classroom exercises designed to evaluate your skills. An actual site inspection ordinarily rounds out the curriculum.

Prerequisite: HFM 235 or consent of instructor.

HFM 239 3:3:0

Managing Convention Services

This course examines the logistics of the meeting from the supplier's perspective. The focus is on what happens on site from familiarization tours (FAM trips), pre-convention meetings with site staff, group arrival plans involving transportation and housing registration, room set ups and tear downs, room turns, food and beverage requirements, media services, security and loss prevention and other considerations to insure total customer satisfaction.

Prerequisite: HFM 235 or consent of instructor.

HFM 246 3:3:0

Exposition and Trade Show Management and Marketing

This course helps you understand the growing role of expositions and trade shows in the marketing and sales process, both in the United States and internationally. It provides practical information for designing and managing projects from a trade show exhibit to planning and coordinating an entire exposition.

Prerequisite: HFM 236 or consent of instructor.

HFM 247 3:3:0

Special Events Management

This course is aimed at helping managers develop the skills necessary to design, implement and manage spectacular special events (either as stand alone or within the context of other meetings). The course introduces various components of special events, from concept to conclusion, including designing menus and catering the event, selecting distinctive venues and entertainment (such as celebrities and nationally recognized speakers including former political leaders), and using sound and special effects such as lasers and pyrotechnics. This course will also explore the roles of planners and production companies in coordinating all the vendors and services used in planning the event.

Prerequisite: HFM 235 or consent of instructor.

HUM 165 3:3:0

Introduction to Non-Western Music

This course is an introduction to non-Western music. Musical performance, instruments and basic music theory, and the cultural significance of music will be emphasized. The music of Asian, Middle Eastern, African and other non-Western cultures will be considered.

HUM 220

Non-Western Humanities

Revise course description and generic course syllabus

LAN 170

Windows 2000 Professional

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

LAN 171

Windows 2000 Server

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

For the A.A.S. in Management and Supervision (#0226), change requirements; total semester credit hours remain the same.

For the Management and Supervision Certificate (#0225), change requirements; total semester credit hours increase from 35 to 37.

For the Human Resource Specialist Certificate (#0235), change requirements; total semester credit hours remain the same.

MGT 118 3:3:0

Effective Management Communications

This course integrates concepts and research from several disciplines including business communication and organizational behavior. Students examine the methods protocol and appropriateness of various forms of communication for business decision making. Topics include strategies and styles of managerial communication, writing for managerial communications, oral presentations, interviewing, group dynamics and meetings, networking, teleconferencing, email and other methods of modern business communications. Students write and deliver presentations, both individually and as part of a team.

Prerequisite: EGL 101 or placement into EGL 101.

MGT 267 3:3:0

Compensation and Benefits Administration

This course deals with advanced theories, concepts, issues, techniques, procedures and processes in the management of compensation and benefit systems in organizations. Students are afforded the opportunity of acquiring a broad knowledge of the practices and functions of a compensation and benefits coordinator.

Prerequisite: MGT 165 or consent of instructor.

MGT 268 3:3:0

Human Resource Management Law

This course investigates federal and state legislative, judicial and administrative regulations of the employer/employee relationship in the private sector. Topics covered include equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, wage-hour law, labor law, employee pension benefits, workers’compensation, unemployment compensation, privacy, occupational safety and health, and legal basis for collective bargaining.

Prerequisite: MGT 165 or consent of instructor.

MGT 175

Executive Support Management

This course covers the role the executive support professional in managing the business and work life of an executive. Students acquire skills and learn about systems that support the executive in meeting business, administrative, social, and professional obligations. The focus is on learning how to create a comprehensive executive support system.

For the A.A.S. in Manufacturing Technology (#0274), change the requirements; total semester credit hours remain the same.

For the Manufacturing Technology Certificate (#0271), change the requirements; total semester credit hours remain the same.

For the CNC/CAM Programming Certificate (#0277), change the requirements; total semester credit hours remain the same.

MFG 139 3:2:2

Sensors and Vision

This course examines various forms of sensors and machine vision technology commonly used in industry today for automating machinery. Students will see how sensors and vision systems work and how they are applied, including limit switches, proximity sensors, photoelectric, ultrasonic, vacuum, pressure, and temperature. Most sensors are input to programmable logic controllers (plc’s) so we will investigate those also. Hands-on projects are part of this course.

MFG 160

SmartCAM Computer Aided Manufacturing

For the A.A.S. in Marketing Management (#0265), change requirements; total semester credit hours remain the same.

For the Direct Marketing Certificate (#0439), change requirements; total semester credit hours are reduced from 27 to 18.

For the Retail Merchandise Management Certificate (#0451), change requirements; total semester credit hours remain the same.

For the e-Business Certificate (#0456), change requirements; total semester credit hours remain the same.

For the Advertising Certificate (#0457), change requirements; total semester credit hours remain the same.

MKT 235

Marketing Research

Change course number to: 236

MAT 053

Elementary Plane Geometry

Change prerequisite to: MAT 052 or appropriate score on Mathematics Assessment Test

POL 105 3:2:2

Conversational Polish

This course focuses on conversational practice to develop oral facility and includes specially designed exercises in pronunciation. Also included are vocabulary development, oral presentations, and class discussion of life in Poland.

Prerequisite: POL 102 or equivalent background.

Fee $15

PSC 290 1-4:0-4:0-4

Topics in Political Science

This course explores major political issues and/or aspects of political life that are related to and grow out of the political science 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.

Fee varies

The Individual in Modern Society

Revise course description and generic course syllabus

Change prerequisite to: Completion of HSV 110, HSV 121, HSV 122, PSY 234, PSY 235, PSY 237 and PSY 238 with minimum grades of "C" and program coordinator consent.

LAN 155 3:2:2

Managing a Microsoft Network

This course covers the management and support of a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network and prepares students for the MCSA certification.

Prerequisite: LAN 150.

Fee $75