bottom

ACC 110 Accounting I
This course introduces the principles of accounting for both service and merchandising enterprises. Concentration on accounting for sole proprietorships including the complete accounting cycle; journalizing business transactions; preparation of financial statements; accounting for assets, such as cash, plant and intangible assets, receivables, and inventories. (4 credit hours)

ACC 120 Accounting II (Prerequisite ACC 110)
This course is a continuation of accounting principles, emphasizing partnerships and corporations. Concentration of accounting framework concepts and principles; liabilities such as payroll, notes payable, and bonds, partnership accounting; corporate equity accounting; and statement of cash flows. (4 credit hours)

ACC 135 Computerized Accounting (Prerequisite ACC 120)
This course is a continuation of generally accepted accounting principles learned in Accounting I, and Accounting II with an emphasis on utilization of current accounting software programs. (3 credit hours)

ACC 210 Cost Accounting (Prerequisite ACC 120)
This course provides a treatment of accounting as a managerial tool in business. This course examines job order cost, process cost, and standard cost. The student will study the approach to classification of costs, cost controls, cost distribution, and cost analysis. This course will provide students with a thorough understanding of cost concepts and cost accounting techniques as they are applied to manufacturing cost systems. (3 credit hours)

ACC 220 Federal Tax (Prerequisite MAT 110 or Permission of Instructor)
This course presents an explanation of the federal tax structure and the Internal Revenue Code with emphasis on tax issues, concerning individuals and business income, including highlights on corporate tax issues. (3 credit hours)

BIO 111: Anatomy and Physiology I
This course presents an overview of the structure, functions, and inter-relationships of the ten major systems of the human body. Emphasis is placed on biochemical reactions and normal versus diseased conditions. [offered annual FA, WI] (3 credit hours)

BIO 112: Anatomy and Physiology II [Prerequisite BIO111]
A continuation of Bio 111, this course covers the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine system, cardiovascular system, lymphatic organs and immunity, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, reproductive system, nutrition, metabolism, and body temperature. [offered annual FA, WI] (3 credit hours)

BLD 150 Builder Pre-License Course
This course is designed to provide exposure and theoretical application of the basic information needed to successfully pass the State of Michigan Residential Builders License Examination and obtain their Builders License. The course begins with the State of Michigan Licensing procedures and requirements as well as the related laws. In addition, students will be exposed to the content of the Licensing Examination. (2 Credit Hours)

BUS 140 Introduction to Business
This course is designed to introduce students to the diversified world of business. It is a basic course with an overview of different functional areas of business including accounting, marketing, management, various forms of business ownership, and the environment. Students will gain a better idea of their particular areas of interest. (3 credit hours)

BUS 145 Hospitality Services (Prerequisite BUS 140)
This course is an overview of the hospitality industry. Topics include the historical development of hospitality’s various segments and an introduction to all major segments of hospitality including hotel operations, food and beverage, gaming and travel. (3 credit hours)

BUS 150 Principles of Management (Prerequisite BUS 140)
This course acquaints students with the theories of modern management in a business enterprise. Past, present and emerging theories of management will be discussed. Theories X, Y, and Z, motivational theories, leadership, organizational design, and social responsibility are among the topics covered. (3 credit hours)

BUS 200 Principles of Marketing I (Prerequisite BUS 140)
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of modern marketing. The course is based on the integrated marketing concept. Students will manipulate variables of the marketing mix, target and segment markets. Student will learn the role of research in marketing, and how to write a simple marketing plan. (3 credit hours)

BUS 202 Hospitality Marketing (Prerequisite BUS 145)
This course introduces the fundamentals of marketing and applies them to the hospitality industry. Subjects covered include the marketing mix, market segmentation, group sales and sales presentation. Students are also introduced to common practices of international tourism and hospitality. (3 credit hours)

BUS 205 Principles of Marketing II (Prerequisite BUS 200)
This course focuses on the generation and management of information for marketing decision making. The acquisition, evaluation and utilization of marketing data are learned through performance. This course also examines the application of the integrated marketing concept to products and services locally, nationally, and internationally, and the manager's role in marketing research. (3 credit hours)

BUS 210 Customer Service (Hospitality Communication)
This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of effective communication and its role in service industries. Students will learn the basics of the communication process, diversity, interpersonal communication, organizational communication and delivering effective presentations. (3 credit hours)

BUS 220 Personal Finance
Principles of finance are taught and applied to personal financial affairs. Topics covered are goal assessment, budgeting, insurance, real estate, banking, investment, tax planning, and credit repair. (3 credit hours)

BUS 225 Hospitality Operations (Prerequisites BUS 145, ACC 120)
Students will examine hotel operations in a major hotel as preparation for an internship. Student will study and analyze front office operations, financial accounting systems, and housekeeping, food and beverage concessions and other operations within the hotel industry. (3 credit hours)

BUS 230 Managing Human Resources (Prerequisite BUS 140)
This course provides a background and an understanding of the role human resource management plays in an organization. Areas of study include recruitment, selection, placement, training, compensation and laws specific to the field. (3 credit hours)

BUS 240 Salesmanship (Prerequisite BUS 200)
This course continues the study of "The Integrated Marketing Concept" and how the role of professional selling logically evolves from it. The course focuses on the role of professional selling in an organization, ethics, consumer-buying behavior, relationship management, and sales presentations and techniques. (3 credit hours)

BUS 260 Retailing Management (Prerequisite BUS 200)
This course is a study of the role of retailing in distribution, production, and service with a thorough discussion of fundamental techniques and concepts necessary for profitable operation of retail enterprises. Topics covered are buyer behavior, store location and design, and the financial aspects of retailing. Emphasis is placed on analysis and decision making. (3 credit hours)

BUS 270 Business Law (Prerequisite BUS 140)
This course focuses on developing an understanding of the legal environment of business and an explanation of laws and procedures applicable to business transactions. Topics covered include federal and state court procedures, consumer protection laws, contracts, bankruptcy, personal property, bailments and insurance. (3 credit hours)

BUS 275 Hospitality Practicum (Prerequisite BUS 225)
Students will work in a major hotel for a period of eight weeks. Students will work in at least two areas of hotel operations. Students will write a detailed description of their experiences. (3 credit hours)

BUS 280 Small Business Management (Prerequisite BUS 150)
This course presents an examination of entrepreneurship in a private enterprise structure. It examines the problems and opportunities of managing a small business. Topics covered are establishing and operating a small business, personal business factors, sources of financing, financial and administrative control, and organization of human resources. Emphasis will be placed on entrepreneurship. (3 credit hours)

CIS 110 Introduction to Computer Applications
Review the history and evolution of computers. Investigate the various functions and processing capabilities of computers. Participate in system lab projects using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and Outlook.

CIS 112 Microsoft Word Application (Prerequisite CIS 110)
The course prepares students to create, edit, format, and print documents. Also students will use Word’s Wizards and templates to create various documents such as cover letters, resumes, and research papers. (3 credit hours)

CIS 115 Program Design and Development (Prerequisite CIS 110)
Emphasis is on identification and solution of business problems through computer systems. Programs are described and designed through tools such as structure charts, flow charts and pseudocode. (3 credit hours)

CIS 120 Basic Language (Prerequisite CIS 115)
Program from stated problems or specifications, applying previously mastered structured programming methods to produce results that are accurate, reliable, and maintainable. Acquire specific skills for modifying and maintaining existing programs. Skills mastered will include decisions, loops, arrays, menus, file processing, and documentation of programs for maintainability. (3 credit hours)

CIS 125 A+ Certification (Prerequisite CIS 115)
A+ certification is the industry standard validating the vendor-neutral skills expected of an entry-level computer technician. Having an A+ certification proves that you have a broad base of knowledge and competency in core hardware and operating system technologies including installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking. (Hardware, 8 wks; Software, 7 wks.) (3 credit hours)

CIS 130 Micro Packages (Prerequisite CIS 110)
Create applications to process transactions, create, maintain files, and produce output on computers. Specific applications include advance computer lab projects using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and Outlook. (3 credit hours)

CIS 131 Microsoft Word Application Advanced (Prerequisite CIS 110)
Create, edit, format, and print documents. Use Word's Wizards and templates to create various documents such as cover letters, resumes, and research papers. (3 credit hours)

CIS 132 Microsoft Excel Application Advanced (Prerequisite CIS 110)
Develop worksheets and embedded charts using mathematical formulae, formatting, charts, and web queries. Apply what- if- analysis to large worksheets, multiple worksheet and workbooks. Use financial functions, data table, amortization schedules, and hyperlinks. (3 credit hours)

CIS 133 Microsoft Outlook Application Advanced (Prerequisite CIS 110)
Create personal subfolders in the calendar folder, calendars, and printing daily, weekly, and monthly events and appointments. Covers basic, intermediate and advanced concepts in Microsoft Outlook. (3 credit hours)

CIS 134 Microsoft PowerPoint Application Advanced (Prerequisite CIS 110)
Use a design template and style checker to create a presentation from an outline view. Create an electronic slide show using interactive OLE documents and import clipart from a live clipart gallery. Integrate Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and E-Mail. (3 credit hours)

CIS 135 Microsoft Access Application Advanced (Prerequisite CIS 110)
Integrate Access worksheets into Word documents. Systems are created using OLE field, hyperlink, sub forms, Excel worksheets data into the database. (3 credit hours)

CIS 175 COBOL Language (Prerequisite CIS 115)
Learn to program from solving business problems applying COBOL structured programming methods to produce results that are accurate, reliable, and maintainable. Acquire specific skills for modifying and maintaining existing programs. (4 credit hours)

CIS 227 Computer Operating Systems (Prerequisite CIS 115)
Develops the basic knowledge of hardware architecture for operating systems and services provided by operating systems. Topics include multiprocessing, multiprogramming, and timesharing systems, memory management including virtual memory, main features of MS-DOS, UNIX (LINUX), Windows 95 / 98 / NT / 2000 / XP, and Macintosh. (4 credit hours)

CIS 255 Systems Analysis and Design (Prerequisite CIS 115)
Introduces concepts, processes, and methods through which people develop practical and reliable computer based applications. Case studies are used throughout the course to illustrate the concepts and techniques of information systems development in realistic business environments. (4 credit hours)

CIS 280 C++ Programming Language (Prerequisite CIS 115)
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of the C++ language. Problem solving is intensively used and program designed includes procedural, modular, and object-oriented techniques of programming. (4 credit hours)

CIS 281 C++ Advanced Programming Language (Prerequisite CIS 280)
Programming illustrations reviewed which embody the various C Language constructs previously introduced. Solution development guidance is selected from various professional domains including business, engineering, mathematics and statistics. Test and execute program illustrations using DOS. (4 credit hours)

CIS 283 Web Design I (Prerequisite CIS 115)
Learn the fundamentals of HTML programming: coding, adding graphics and, multimedia, using forms to control inputs in web layout, and general web layout. (4 credit hours)

CIS 284 Web Design II (Prerequisite CIS 283)
Design and create a Web Page adding Hypertext Links. Create Web Page forms, working with Cascading Style Sheets, and Programming with JavaScript objects and events create a multimedia and Company web page, develop online newsletters on the World Wide Web. (4 credit hours)

CIS 285 Java Programming (Prerequisite CIS 115)
Introduces the Java programming language. Learn through coding, entering, executing and debugging programs. Emphasis is on top down design and modularization using program development techniques and designs. (4 credit hours)

CIS 290 Microsoft Visual Basic (Prerequisite CIS 115)
Develop a wide variety of special-purpose windows application. Create professional looking applications using GUI (graphical user interface). Working with major projects, build and use controls, work with multiple forms using the data control and general procedures, code using Basic Language, and debug an application with drag-and- drop functions. (4 credit hours)

CIS 295 Microsoft Certification Professional (MCP)—LAN I
(Prerequisite CIS 110)
The MCP Program provides technical professionals with a means to demonstrate their proficiency in Microsoft BackOffice and developer products by passing certification exams. Designed for individuals who want to demonstrate their expertise with a particular Microsoft product, the MCP credential provides a helpful "stepping-stone" to Microsoft's other Certifications (MCSE, MCSD). Required to pass any one Microsoft Certification Exam. (4 credit hours)

CIS 296 Network + Certification (Server)—LAN II
(Prerequisite CIS 295)
Designed to prepare users for CompTIA's Network+ certification exam, and general networking principles, covering networking hardware and software, and soft skills necessary to provide service to internal and external customers. (4 credit hours)

ECO 200: Principles of Macroeconomics
This course reviews the banking system, national income accounting, employment theories, governmental intervention, and economic growth. [offered annual FA, WI, SP] (3 credit hours)

ECO 201: Principles of Microeconomics
This course covers individual effects of prices, market imperfections, labor unions, governmental intervention, and supply and demand upon the economy. [offered annual FA, WI] (3 credit hours)

ELC 150 Electrical Power Distribution—Residential
This course is designed to provide theory, application and hands on knowledge of electrical principles in residential wiring projects. This course starts with safety methods and guides the student through the complete spectrum of the Residential Wiring process. Topics included are electrical codes, safety, tools, wire types, circuits, fuses, switches, outlets, fixtures, panel boxes and auxiliary power panel boxes.
(2 credit hours)

ENG 098: Basic English I
This course provides a comprehensive review of contemporary standard English grammar. Material covered includes parts of speech, sentence structure, vocabulary, spelling, critical thinking, and memorization techniques. Learning Center attendance is mandatory. This course is graded as Pass/Fail. [offered annual FA, WI, SP] (3 credit hours)

ENG 099: Basic English II
Students focus on paragraph development, function and types, essay development and the fundamentals of scholarly research. Learning Center attendance is mandatory. This course is graded as Pass/Fail. [offered annual FA, WI, SP] (3 credit hours)

ENG 130: African American Literature
This course provides an overview of African American literature, including slave narratives, the writings of freed men, abolitionist literature, Post Civil War fiction and non-fiction, the Harlem Renaissance, and modern writers. [offered on 2-yr. cycle: WI 2005, 2007, etc.] (3 credit hours)

ENG 131: English Composition I
This course develops writing skills useful for the demands of future professions. Students will improve writing ability and increase sensitivity to writing for an audience will be introduced. [offered annual FA, WI, SP] (3 credit hours)

ENG 132: English Composition II [Prerequisite ENG 131]
This course emphasizes writing for a specific audience, academic writing, library research, argumentation, persuasion, and the documented research paper. Concentration is placed on integrating interpreted readings and research into original documents of professional discourse. [offered annual FA, WI, SP] (3 credit hours)

ENG 135: Survey of World Literature [Prerequisite ENG 131]
This course provides an overview of African American literature, including slave narratives, the writings of freed men, abolitionist literature, Post Civil War fiction and non-fiction, the Harlem Renaissance, modern writers. [offered on 2-yr. cycle: FA 2004, 2006, etc.] (3 credit hours)

ENG 140: Technical and Professional Writing [Prerequisite ENG 132]
This course sharpens communication skills according to appropriate purposes, audiences, and messages. This course focuses on planning, writing, and revising of memos, letters, resumes, cover letters, short reports, proposals, and other business communications. [offered annual: FA, WI, SP] (3 credit hours)

ENG 150: Technical and Professional Writing II [Prerequisite ENG140]
This course focuses on further strengthening technical writing skills. There is a more intense focus on proposal, report, and journal writing. [offered annual: FA] (3 credit hours)

GEO 110: World Regional Geography
This course examines the environment, climates, land vegetation, minerals, and other spatial factors, which impact global patterns of human activity. Additionally, students examine human concentrations and physical characteristics of continents and political subdivisions. [offered annual: WI] (3 credit hours)

GEO 200: African Geography
During this course, students will study morphology, mineral resources, climate, and geological topology on the African continent. They will examine the ecological factors that impact the political, economic, and socio-cultural realities of African nations. [offered 2-yr. cycle: FA 2005, 2007, etc.] (3 credit hours)

HIS 120: World Civilization I: Pre-history to 1500
This course surveys the prehistoric periods through the end of the Middle Ages. It compares and contrasts the political, social, economic, and cultural developments in Africa, Asia, and Europe. A visit to the Detroit Institute of Art is required. [offered 2-yr. cycle: FA 2005, 2007, etc.] (3 credit hours)

HIS 121: World Civilization II: 1500 to Present
This course examines the major political, cultural, social, and developments of Africa, Asia, and Europe from the Middle Ages through the present. It explores industrialization, enslavement, colonization, and globalization. [offered 2-yr. cycle: WI 2006, 2008, etc.] (3 credit hours)

HIS 200: United States History I: To 1865
This course examines the major political, cultural, social, and economic developments in the United States to the end of the Civil War. Students examine the relationships between the Indigenous Population, Africans and Europeans, as well as major processes in U.S. History, including the evolution of the federal government, industrialization, war with Britain, and the Civil War. [offered 2-yr. cycle: FA 2004, 2006, etc.] (3 credit hours)

HIS 201: United States History II: 1865 to Present
In this course, students examine the development of the United States from Reconstruction to the present. Major events and processes will be examined, including migrations, immigrations, military campaigns, economic ebbs and flows, and racial and ethnic movements. [offered 2-yr. cycle: WI 2005, 2007, etc.] (3 credit hours)

HIS 210: African-American History
Trace origin and movement of African-Americans from African tribal kinship societies to present. Emphasis is placed on Africans in the Western Hemisphere including slave trading; slave uprisings in North and South America and the Caribbean; the Civil War; the Emancipation; and the Reconstruction period. Special focus is placed on chronology and history of Africans in United States 1607- to the present. [offered annual: FA, WI, SP] (3 credit hours)

HIS 240: African History
This course traces the history of indigenous African people from prehistory through ancient civilizations, colonization, imperialism, and modern society. Emphasis is placed on the development of civilization through technology, migration, and cultural adaptation of the indigenous people of the African continent. [offered 2-yr cycle: WI 2006, 2008, etc.] (3 credit hours)

HIS 245: The Middle Passage
This course surveys the history of the capture, holding, and transporting of enslaved African people to Asia and the Western Hemisphere. The shipping, economic, religious, and social dynamics will be explored in depth. [offered annual: WI] (3 credit hours)

LBA 299: Graduation Seminar
This seminar is to be taken during the winter semester during the student's last academic year before graduation. Topics covered include employability skills, professionalism, lifelong learning and development. All graduating students are required to take this course. Student exit exams will be incorporated into this Seminar. [offered annual: WI] (1 credit hour)

LSS 140 Legal Terminology
This course covers approximately 800 terms commonly used in the legal profession. Emphasis is placed on spelling, pronunciation, definitions, synonyms, usage and understanding of legal terms. (3 credit hours)

LSS 200 Legal Research
Students learn methodology and techniques of legal research. Also, students learn to analyze and organize legal research material, as well as identify primary and secondary sources of law. Online research is introduced. (3 credit hours)

LSS 250 Legal Forms & Transcription
This course covers the practice of dictation and machine transcription and its use in the Legal Administrative profession. Students will become acquainted with legal terminology, court documents, legal forms, letters, memorandums, briefs and procedures. (3 credit hours)

LSS 255 Legal Office Procedures (Prerequisite Sec 102, Sec 131)
This course is design to help students to become competent Legal Administrative Assistants. The text specifically prepares students to handle the most common situations faced on the job. It also equips students with decision-making skills. (3 credit hours)

MAT 098: Fundamentals of Math
This course reviews basic operations with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percentages, and introduces application skills such as word problems and interpreting charts, tables, and graphs. Learning Center attendance is mandatory. This course is graded Pass/Fail. [offered annual: FA, WI, SP] (4 credit hours)

MAT 099: Basic Math
This course continues development of arithmetic skills, including review of fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, and proportions; and introduces measurement, descriptive statistics, geometry and algebra. Learning Center attendance is required. This course is graded Pass/Fail. [offered annual: FA, WI, SP] (4 credit hours)

MAT 110 Business Mathematics
Course coverage includes a review of operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percents; ratio and proportion; bank reconciliation; base, rate, and percentage; trade and cash discounts; markups and markdowns; interest; present value and other investment concepts; payroll determination; real estate; insurance; and methods of depreciation. [offered annual: FA, WI, SP] (3 credit hours)

MAT 120 Intermediate Algebra
In this course, students are introduced to set theory as it applies to solving inequalities; more techniques in factoring polynomials; solving equations in absolute value and in complex rational expressions and roots; graphing; and simultaneous equations. [offered annual: FA, WI] (3 credit hours)

MAT 150 College Algebra (Prerequisite: pass or test out of MAT 120)
Topics include algebra review, equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, polynomial and rational function, exponential and logarithmic functions, system of equations, matrices and determinants, and sequence series and probability. [offered 2-yr cycle: FA 2005, 2007, etc.] (3 credit hours)

MAT 200 Trigonometry (Prerequisite MAT 150)
This course deals with the relationships among the sides of triangles. It examines the properties, which arise from these relationships and their application to problem solving. Topic coverage includes basic trigonometric functions for acute and non acute angles; solving right triangles; the laws of sine and cosine; circular functions; degrees and radiant; inverse trigonometric functions; trigonometric identities; vectors; polar coordinates and complex numbers. (3 credit hours)

MAT 220 Calculus I (Prerequisite MAT 150, MAT 200)
Topics include functions, transformations of functions, complex numbers, and advanced concepts in graphing combinations of functions, continuity, rational roots, inverses of functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, partial fractions and conic sections. (3 credit hours)

MAT 221 Calculus II (Prerequisite MAT 220)
Topics included are functions, limits, continuity, derivatives, integrals and integration techniques, series, sequences, vectors, and differential equations. (3 credit hours)

MOA 110 Administrative Medical Assisting
This course emphasis is placed on career opportunities, earning potential, appearance, and attire, along with an introduction to professional allied health organizations devoted to the development of the medical professional. This course, also cover medical history and future ethics, and how they pertain to the different medical professionals. (3 credit hours)

MOA 121 Pharmacology (Prerequisite MAT 110)
This course is a study of medications. Students are taught the history, origins, methods, and administration of, the most commonly prescribed drugs. They learn how to administer meds orally, rectally, sublingual, topically and by parental routes, (intradermal, intramuscular, and subcutaneous injections). Dosage calculations are also being taught and students learn how to use the PDR and other drug handbooks. Prescription writing and reading are shown. (3 credit hours)

MOA 150 Laboratory Procedures (Prerequisite MSS145 BIO 111) This course begins with an introduction to microbiology. Students learn how to break the infection cycle against diseases such as A.I.D.S. and hepatitis. They are also shown how to perform phlebotomy and urinalysis as well as other vital laboratory testing. Request forms for testing are introduced. (3 credit hours)

MOA 160 Fundamentals of Clinical Assisting (Prerequisite MSS 145, BIO 111)
The course begins with basic medical asepsis, using the OSHA Guidelines. Students learn how to protect themselves and patients as they perform the basic clinical tasks. In this course they will learn what vitals (cardinal) signs are, how to take them, how to obtain medical history and properly chart information. Patient, and room preparations, assists doctor with routine examinations, medical emergencies, and CPR. (3 credit hours)

MOA 200 Medical Ethics
This course introduces medical ethics concepts and explores medical ethics issues currently facing health care workers. Related laws are discussed, as well as the responsibility of health care workers to maintain a high standard of professional medical ethics in all healthcare settings. (3 credit hours)

MOA 241 CPR/ First Aid (Prerequisite MOA 150, MOA 160)
This course prepares students to triage and handle a variety of emergencies from minor ones to the most serious beginning with techniques needed to chart what occurred. CPR classes are included with this course. (3 credit hours)

MSS 101 Medical Coding (Billing)
This course provides an introduction to medical coding procedures found in medical and insurances offices. Students are introduced to insurance and coding terminology and tasks that are the responsibility of the medical coder specialist. Electronic and paper claims are both addressed. (3 credit hours)

MSS 120 Computerized Coding (Billing) (Prerequisite MSS 101)
This course prepares the medical coder (biller) for computer-generated coding. Students use medical coding software in simulated patient coder situations. Students learn to handle insurance claims electronically.(3 credit hours)

MSS 145 Medical Terminology I
This course introduces the language of the health profession through an orientation of root words, suffixes, and prefixes by body system. Emphasis is placed on pronunciation, spelling, and definition. (3 credit hours)

MSS 150 Medical Terminology II (Prerequisite MSS 145)
This course continues development of students' knowledge of the language of the health professions. Emphasis is placed on using appropriate abbreviations and using medical terminology in context. (3 credit hours)

MSS 200 Physician Billing (Prerequisite MSS 101, OIS 120)
This course provides additional skills for the medical biller who has a basic knowledge of processing health insurance claims. In depth coverage of codes used within a physician's office are reviewed. Ambulatory coding procedures as well as follow-up and claim problem-solving techniques are addressed. (3 credit hours)

MSS 260 Medical Machine Transcription (Prerequisite SEC 102)
This course familiarizes students with the most commonly used medical reports in a health care facility. Students become familiar with medical audiotapes recorded to include case dictation. (3 credit hours)

MSS 265 Medical Office Procedures (Prerequisite SEC 101)
This course prepares the student for entry-level employment in a medical office environment. Provides instruction and practice in performing medical administrative assistant activities. Students gain an understanding of medical standards expected in a professional medical office. Interpersonal skills are also emphasized

MUS 110 Music Appreciation
This course develops well-informed, focused listening. Students are acquainted with representative composers, compositions, and musical characteristics of a variety of style periods from early music through century music. Composers will be studied within their own cultural context, and their musical scales and other terms will be included. (3 credit hours)

PED 110 Akebu-lan Martial Arts I
Akebu-lan is the ancient name of Africa. This course is a one credit hour elective course. Through ancient African techniques and methods of physical, spiritual and mental conditioning, students will learn and self-defense, self- confidence. Uniform is required. (1 credit hour)

PED 120 Akebu-lan Martial Arts II
This course is a one credit hour elective course that continues to build on techniques learned. Topics included weaponry, hand-to-hand combat, and fighting multiple opponents. (1 credit hour)

PHI 101: Introduction to Philosophy
This course introduces basic concepts of philosophical inquiry, methods of discourse, and problems. Discussion includes an overview of major schools of thought, the works of ancient, classical, and contemporary philosophers, critical thinking and objectivity. [offered annual: FA] (3 credit hours)

PHI 150: Applied Logic and Critical Thinking
This course is designed for the non-mathematically inclined student who needs to strengthen problem solving; research methods, and critical thinking skills are the foundations of higher-level learning. Content, concepts, cases, and applications are drawn from the social sciences, everyday living, and the business management sciences. A problem solving approach is stressed. [offered annual: WI] (3 credit hours)

PSY 100: Academic Success
This course is designed for first semester college students. It will provide students with academic and personal skills necessary for success in college and life. This course introduces the student to practical management techniques in the following areas: self-awareness, study skills, time management, stress reduction, test taking, communication skills, health, and career and personal goals. [offered annual: FA, WI, SP] (3 credit hours)

PSY 110 Introduction to Psychology
This course introduces basic concepts of psychological inquiry, methods of discourse, and problems. Discussion includes an overview of major schools of thought, the works of classical and modern philosophers, critical thinking, and objectivity. [offered annual: FA, WI, SP] (3 credit hours)

PSY 120 Psychology of Adjustment (Prerequisite PSY 110)
This course studies the interaction of an individual with the environment and the adaptive behavior that results. Topics include needs, drive, emotions, defense mechanisms, neurosis, psychosis, mental hygiene and the criteria for good. [offered annual: FA] (3 credit hours)

PSC 150: Physical Science
This course surveys the basic concepts in physics, chemistry, astronomy, and presents an overview of meteorology and geology for the non-scientist. Topics include the scientific method, the role of science in every day life, heat, light, motion, electricity, magnetism, and radioactivity. [offered annual: WI] (3 credit hours)

RDG 098: Basic Reading I
In this course, students develop and strengthen reading strategies, as well as focus on vocabulary development, reading comprehension, word study, and critical reading. Learning Center attendance is mandatory. This course is Pass/Fail. [offered annual: FA, WI, SP] (3 credit hours)

RDG 099: Basic Reading II
This course is a continuation of Basic Reading I for students needing instruction in vocabulary development, comprehension, interpretation, and critical reading. Learning Center attendance is mandatory. This course is graded Pass/Fail. [offered annual: FA, WI, SP] (3 credit hours)

SEC 101 Keyboarding I
This course presents the fundamentals of keyboarding, which includes the introduction of the keyboard, correct typing techniques, parts of the computer, drills for accuracy and speed, and basic skill development to produce various business correspondences. (3 credit hours)

SEC 102 Keyboarding II (Prerequisite SEC 101)
This course is designed to enhance the keyboarding skills acquired in Keyboarding I and to develop typing skills, speed, and techniques in processing various business documents. Emphasis is placed on the use of word processing software. (3 credit hours)

SEC 103 Keyboarding III (Prerequisite SEC 102)
This course is designed to enhance the keyboarding skills acquired in Keyboarding II and to develop advanced typing speed, and techniques in processing various business documents. Emphasis is placed on the use of word processing software and document production. (3 credit hours)

SEC 104 Keyboarding IV (Prerequisite SEC 103)
This course is designed to develop the responsibility for producing quantity and quality work to provide the opportunity to develop the independence for producing office forms, manuscripts, letters, and other business-related correspondence. (3 credit hours)

SEC 131 Word Processing (Prerequisite SEC 101)
This course introduces word processing concepts, procedures, and equipment in a Windows environment. Students use software to create, edit, and print business documents. (3 credit hours)

SEC 134 Desktop Publishing
This course introduces students to graphic design techniques, principles of page layout, desktop publishing terminology, and applications. Students will create a variety of attractive documents. (3 credit hours)

SEC 155 Machine Transcription (Prerequisites ENG 131, SEC 103) This course provides comprehensive instruction in the use of machine transcribing equipment to efficiently produce mailable copy. In addition to transcription skill building and speed development, emphasis is placed on grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and proofreading skills as well as effective listening skills. (3 credit hours)

SEC 270 Office Procedures (Prerequisite SEC 101)
This course prepares the student for entry-level employment in a professional office environment. In addition to instruction and practice in performing administrative assistant activities, emphasis is placed on interpersonal skills and professional development. (3 credit hours)

SOC 150: Principles of Sociology
Focus on Sociology history, theories, concepts, methods and research findings as they apply to interpersonal and group behavior in contemporary society. [offered annual: FA, WI] (3 credit hours)

SOC 210: Managing Diversity
Multiculturalism is examined through the study of various groups of people sharing common language, customs, traits, origins, and characteristics. Appreciation for tolerance of cultural diversity is promoted. Students will develop an understanding of relationships and interactions with diverse groups and individuals. [offered annual: WI] (3 credit hours)

SOC 220: Marriage and Family
This course is a cross-cultural study of the family as a social institution. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between socio-cultural changes and family issues such as mate selection, parenthood, divorce, and gender roles. Kinship ties and their role throughout history and across ethnic groups are also examined. [offered annual: FA] (3 credit hours)

SOC 230: Research Methods
This course introduces students to the four major research designs used in social research: survey, field, documentary, and experimental. Students will develop and deepen their understanding of these research designs by using them. [offered annual: FA] (3 credit hours)

SOC 240: Research Statistics I
Students will examine fundamental principles of descriptive and inferential statistics as they are used primarily in the social sciences. [offered annual: WI] (3 credit hours)

SPA 110 Spanish I
This course is an introduction to Spanish grammar, vocabulary and culture designed to acquaint the student with the essentials of oral and written communication. (3 credit hours)

SPA 120 Spanish II
This course provides further study of the Spanish language and culture with increase emphasis on conversation and understanding. (3 credit hours)

SPH 100 Fundamentals of Speech
In this course, students develop effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills. The course emphasizes comprehension of the nature and role of self-disclosure, assertiveness and empathy, and how they relate to interpersonal communications and public speaking. [offered annual: FA, WI, SP] (3 credit hours)

top