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This course prepares high school students for a career as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) using the Hartman’s Patient Care Technician textbook and the National Healthcare Association (NHA) certification exam. Students will gain essential skills in patient care, including vital signs, phlebotomy, EKG monitoring, and assisting with daily living activities. The course emphasizes therapeutic communication, culturally competent care, and patient safety. Hands-on clinical experience and interactive learning will help students build the confidence and knowledge needed to succeed in the healthcare field and pass the NHA certification exam.
- Teacher: Moodle Admin
- Teacher: Amanda Sprague
This course prepares high school students for a career in healthcare as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The curriculum includes hands-on skills practice, classroom instruction, and clinical experience in a long term care facility. Upon successful completion, students will be eligible to take the state CNA certification exam, opening opportunities for employment in hospitals, nursing homes, and home health care.
- Teacher: Moodle Admin
- Teacher: Amanda Sprague
An introduction to medical terminology designed to increase familiarity with terms used in medicine learning root words, prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms. This course will help you learn the terms that describe very specific healthcare conditions or procedures. The terminology will be presented and analyzed as it corresponds to body systems. Students will learn to analyze unknown words and identify commonly used abbreviations.
- Teacher: Lucas Wyzlic
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- Teacher: Tammy Carroll
An introduction to medical terminology designed to increase familiarity with terms used in medicine learning root words, prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms. This course will help you learn the terms that describe very specific healthcare conditions or procedures. The terminology will be presented and analyzed as it corresponds to body systems. Students will learn to analyze unknown words and identify commonly used abbreviations.
- Teacher: Lucas Wyzlic
This course is missing a description. Please contact Academic Services. Thank you!
- Teacher: Tammy Carroll
This course is missing a description. Please contact Academic Services. Thank you!
- Teacher: Tammy Carroll
An introductory course in the science of food and its role in all age groups. Emphasizes the importance of nutrition in the normal growth and development of the human body. Theory is supplemented by practical applications such as food label reading, weight control, and functions in disease states. The course includes elements for students of Nursing and Early Childhood Development, and allows students to collaborate using their many different styles of learning.
- Teacher: Anna Mooi
This theory course focuses on strengthening the students' knowledge base and thinking skills in preparation for current practice by applying clinical reasoning to case studies based on patients experiencing multisystem health issues.
- Teacher: Karen Balyeat
This course builds on all previous nursing courses to further refine and apply the concepts of nursing practice to the care of patients with complex conditions. The course focuses on a variety of patient populations through clinical experiences and simulation to provide the necessary patient care experiences. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing laboratory, simulation center, and a variety of clinical settings to include regional hospitals and the Mental Health Adult and Pediatric In-patient Unit.
- Teacher: Karen Balyeat
- Teacher: Heather Pawlak
- Teacher: Pat Strand
This course builds on the fundamental concepts providing for the acquisition of additional concepts and application of concepts of nursing applied to the care of patients experiencing uncomplicated health issues. The course also includes care of the reproducing family during pregnancy and care of the newborn and children. Mental health is integrated throughout the course. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing laboratory, simulation center,and a variety of clinical settings. Clinical settings will include hospital, WIC clinics through the Public Health Department, and Head Start.
- Teacher: Karen Balyeat
- Teacher: Melissa Helppi
- Teacher: Trevor Ploe
- Teacher: Lisa Stratman
This course builds on the fundamental concepts providing for the acquisition of additional concepts and application of concepts of nursing applied to the care of patients experiencing uncomplicated health issues. The course also includes care of the reproducing family during pregnancy and care of the newborn and children. Mental health is integrated throughout the course. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing laboratory, simulation center,and a variety of clinical settings. Clinical settings will include hospital, WIC clinics through the Public Health Department, and Head Start.
- Teacher: Karen Balyeat
- Teacher: Melissa Helppi
- Teacher: Trevor Ploe
- Teacher: Pat Strand
- Teacher: Lisa Stratman
The purpose of this course is to prepare students completing the first year of the ADN program who choose to engage in nursing at the level of the Practical Nurse scope of practice. This course provides additional nursing content and skills needed at the PN level focusing on the SLOs at the end of the second level of nursing courses.
- Teacher: Karen Balyeat
- Teacher: Pat Strand
This course is missing a description. Please contact Academic Services. Thank you!
- Teacher: Tammy Carroll
This course will provide students information on the Nurse Aide course and requirements.
- Teacher: Robin Bock
- Teacher: Tammy Carroll
- Teacher: Nicole Rowe
- Teacher: Michelle Smith
- Teacher: Robin Bock
- Teacher: Nicole Rowe
- Teacher: Michelle Smith
- Teacher: Robin Bock
- Teacher: Nicole Rowe
- Teacher: Michelle Smith
Clinical Onboarding requirements for Memorial Medical Center and NorthLakes Clinics
- Teacher: Robin Bock
- Teacher: Nicole Rowe
- Teacher: Robin Bock
- Teacher: Nicole Rowe
- Teacher: Michelle Smith
Online orientation information for UP Health Portage. Must be completed prior to clinical.
- Teacher: Nicole Rowe
Onboarding materials for UP Health Marquette
- Teacher: Karen Balyeat
- Teacher: Robin Bock
- Teacher: Nicole Rowe
- Teacher: Karen Balyeat
- Teacher: Robin Bock
- Teacher: Nicole Rowe
- Teacher: Michelle Smith
- Teacher: Lisa Stratman
A continuation of DWG200. This course will provide the student with a basic background of the vast field of machine design. Units including cams, springs, fasteners, chains, gears, couples, clutches, brakes, bearings, and lubrication, failure analysis, and dynamic loading and balancing.
- Teacher: Connie Hicks
Qualification with groove welds qualifies for both groove and fillet welds so an emphasis is placed on plate groove weld tests. The processes covered are Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metallic Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW). All positions of welding will be performed in these processes. Serves as a final preparation for students for American Welding Society (AWS) certification tests administered in the lab.
- Teacher: Gary Gouin
Students are introduced to the functions of quality assurance/control programs and the techniques for inspecting welds. Reference and interpret welding codes and specifications to accurately evaluate weld flaws and discontinuities. Students also learn destructive and non-destructive weld testing methods commonly used in the welding industry.
- Teacher: Gary Gouin
Provides knowledge of theory, safety practices, inert gas, equipment, and techniques required for successful gas tungsten arc welding. Qualification tests, all positions, are used in the evaluating of student progress toward making industrial standard welds on ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Topics include GTAW safety and health practices; shielding gases; metal cleaning procedures; GTAW machines and equipment set up; selection of electrodes and filler rods; GTAW weld positions; and production of GTAW beads, bead patterns, and joints.
- Teacher: Gary Gouin
Introduction to Welding Metallurgy. A study of ferrous and nonferrous metals from the ore to the finished product. Emphasis on: metal alloys, heat treating, hard surfacing, welding techniques and their effect on metal, forging, foundry processes. Mechanical properties of metals including hardness, machinability, and ductility.
- Teacher: Gary Gouin
Focus on Wire Feed Arc Welding processes: Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Solid wire short-circuit and spray transfers, Flux Cored Arc Welding FCAW-GC (gas shielded) and FCAW-SS (self-shielded) welding, electrode selection, equipment set-up and operation weld joint types, and all-position lab modules geared toward qualification testing.
- Teacher: Gary Gouin
A course that covers theory, repair, and adjustment of hydraulic and Antilock Braking Systems (ABS) and related machining equipment. While learning basic electrical principles, students will learn in this class through hands on experience how to diagnose problems with ABS and Electronic Stability Control in addition to rebuild and bleed advanced braking systems. As with all automotive classes, students have the opportunity to take NATEF end of program testing. If passed, students will be granted two-year ASE certification that will enable them to be more marketable as entry level technicians. The primary content of this course is directly related to an Automotive Technology occupational program.
- Teacher: Eric Olsen
A study of automotive suspension and brake systems including nomenclature, theory of operation, applicable hydraulic principles, service and repair procedures, steering geometry and wheel alignment as they apply to safety, repair service and correction. The purpose of new and improved safety features, such as disc brakes, dual master cylinders, power brakes, and anti-skid devices, will be discussed and service procedures will be practiced. Electrical principles will be covered, also. The primary content of this course is directly related to an Automotive Technology occupational program.
- Teacher: Eric Olsen
A continuation of AUT107. Coverage includes lighting system, fusing, indicating devices and accessory repair. Diagnosis and repair of all electrical systems is stressed. Students also receive advanced training in SIMI Conductors Micro Processors and other on board electronic systems.
- Teacher: Eric Olsen
This course will provide introductory basic instruction in the areas of computer numeric control (CNC) and quality control (QC). Students will be introduced to the basic concepts of CNC programming for a milling machine using standard G&M codes. Laboratory opportunities will provide experience on running the programs on the CNC milling machine. Quality control concepts will be studied with emphasis being placed on statistical process control (SPC) as used in a manufacturing environment.
- Teacher: Glen Ackerman-Behr
- Teacher: Dennis Svoke
- Teacher: Moodle Admin
- Teacher: Yolanda Lozano
Social foundations, managerial marketing, economic conditions, planning, demand forecasting, market segmentation, determinants of consumer behavior, product concept of strategy, pricing strategy, and channel policy.
- Teacher: Glen Ackerman-Behr
- Teacher: Joanne Hebert
- Teacher: Beth Steiger
This online course is designed to assist the student in reviewing for the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). It will cover test taking strategies and review of the content areas covered during the Medical Coding and Billing program. The student will become comfortable with online testing and special format questions used in the CCA exam.
- Teacher: Angela Kortemeier
This course integrates all of the competencies obtained throughout the program. The student utilizes health information, coding principles, and knowledge of healthcare reimbursement and regulatory standards to legally and ethically process healthcare claims. Students will be required to work on an encoder and obtain practical experience at their mentoring site.
- Teacher: Angela Kortemeier
Course topics will include employability and job retention skills, professionalism, ethical behavior, and personal habits. Students will be asked to present themselves in a positive and professional manner through the completion of various activities in the workshop. Students will have the opportunity to build their skills through the completion of a personal portfolio that will prepare them for entering the workforce. Students will create a professional resume and cover letter that will be used to look for employment opportunities. Student will be exposed to sources to look for jobs, be required to research companies and practice interview techniques with the completion of mock interviews. Additionally, students will be exposed to self-analysis in developing their corporate persona. Students will learn the importance of personal hygiene, dressing, and behaving for success. Telephone and email etiquette, stress management, time management, accepting diversity and dining etiquette will also be practiced in the course.
- Teacher: Glen Ackerman-Behr
Federal income tax theory for small businesses, partnerships, and corporations including special provisions and requirements. Practice in the completion of necessary forms will be included.
- Teacher: Beth Steiger
A practical study of the manner in which the accounting processes apply to sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. The topics covered include: merchandise operations, inventories, cash accounting, receivables, notes, depreciation and control accounting. A computerized practice set is included to give students practical experience in keeping books for a small business.
- Teacher: Beth Steiger
This is an online course which provides the student with the background and skills needed to code in the ambulatory care setting. The student will code utilizing the HCPCS coding system composed of CPT and national codes for physician billing, outpatient/ancillary care, emergency department and ambulatory care. The importance of documantation to support the code selection, especially in the area of Evaluation and Management, will be stressed. Legal and ethical issues involving coding and submission of claims will also be discussed. Prospective payment in ambulatory and outpatient services (RBRVS and APC) will be presented and the implications of coding will be discussed.
- Teacher: Angela Kortemeier
This course provides an introduction to processing health information and the professional skills needed within a medical office. The student will start by learning professionalism, communication techniques, telephone etiquette, as well as other employability skills that are necessary to work in a medical office. The course will then move onto scheduling, data entry, posting charges and payments, adjustments, claims processing and other relevant medical office procedures.
- Teacher: Angela Kortemeier
Clinical internship in which the Medical Coding and Billing student will obtain hands on experience in the principles and concepts learned within the program. The student will work with an automated encoder/grouper and other health information software including, if available, an electronic record. The time the student will spend at the clinical site will total not less than 60 hours.
- Teacher: Angela Kortemeier
Students learn to design and evaluate solutions and to solve problems through the development of algorithms and programs while engaging with fun essential computing tools and multidisciplinary opportunities. ( This is not a Programming course though it does include programming)
- Teacher: Yolanda Lozano
This course provides the student the necessary knowledge and skill to successfully implement and manage computers attached to a local area network. Students will learn network standards, terminology, planning, implementation, and troubleshooting. The focus is on Microsoft's network operating systems including implementation and management of Internet servers.
- Teacher: Yolanda Lozano
This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of the Java programming language. Topics include systematic development of algorithms and programs, programming style and design, techniques for testing, debugging, and documenting programs, the software cycle, and structured and object oriented approaches.
- Teacher: Yolanda Lozano
This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of PHP programming language and string parsing and manipulation. The course is for the beginning programmer with little previous programming experience. The focus is on the basics of PHP and string parsingand manipulation. Student will learn string parsing techniques with real-world examples of today's applications.
Prerequisite: Prior programming experience or permission of the instructor.
Prerequisite: Prior programming experience or permission of the instructor.
- Teacher: Yolanda Lozano
This course is an introduction to the practical concepts used for organizational management. The course will cover the basic managerial process of making things happen; meeting the competition; organizing people, projects, and processes; and leading. Additional selected topics of interest to managers will also be examined.
- Teacher: Beth Steiger
A practical management course for technical career students which reviews all the major management functions, emphasizing those functions directly related to supervision. Major topic areas include: decision making; effective communications; delegation of authority; staffing, leadership styles; motivational techniques; employee and work evaluation; disciplinary procedures; work, equipment, and supply organization; and labor union relationships.
- Teacher: Kady Meinke
This course is a study of individual behavior and group dynamics in organizationsl settings. In addition to addressing traditional topics like motivation, leadership, teamwork, and communication, an emphasis is placed on more contemporary issues such as ethical considerations, especially with regard to an international business envionment; organizational citizenship behaviors, managing employee behavior in virtual organizations and teams, and the new psychological contract between employees and organizations.
- Teacher: Kady Meinke
Social foundations, managerial marketing, economic conditions, planning, demand forecasting, market segmentation, determinants of consumer behavior, product concept of strategy, pricing strategy, and channel policy.
- Teacher: Kari Klemme
A course designed to provide more detailed training in those business communication areas specifically designed to assist students in making a more seamless school-to-work transition. Specifically, students will learn to more effectively read, write, speak, listen, think critically, solve problems, and express themselves in the workplace.
- Teacher: Glen Ackerman-Behr
What constitutes a valid and hence enforcable contract? Topics covered are: capacity, accent, consideration, statute of frauds, along with principal and agent relationships. This course is an introduction to the laws and regulations that impact business operations.
- Teacher: Beth Steiger
A study of effective business communications with an emphasis on the planning and writing of business letters and reports. The course includes a review of English fundamentals.
- Teacher: Glen Ackerman-Behr
This course provides the student with a solid understanding and working ability with computers and office automation software. Basic and intermediate topics covered include Windows Operating System, Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, and other computer organization/operations. Students will obtain skills in all topic areas through hands-on examples and computer laboratory assignments.
- Teacher: Kady Meinke
This course provides the student with a solid understanding and working ability with computers and office automation software. Basic and intermediate topics covered include Windows Operating System, Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, and other computer organization/operations. Students will obtain skills in all topic areas through hands-on examples and computer laboratory assignments.
- Teacher: Kady Meinke
This course will introduce students to the broad discipline of finance. Students will study three different areas of finance: financial institutions, investments, and financial management. Attention is focused on learning the roles of financial institutions, stock market investing, investment returns and managing risk, bonds and yields, financial leverage, Investing, and break-even analysis .
After successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
• CLO 1 - Explain the relationships and roles financial institutions have with individuals, organizations, and financial markets
• CLO 2 - Understand the financial tools of time value of money, risk management, diversification, and financial analysis for investing
• CLO 3 - Create an investment portfolio utilizing stocks, bonds, and mutual funds
• CLO 4 - Introduced to financial management concepts of break-even analysis, leverage, and cost of capital
After successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
• CLO 1 - Explain the relationships and roles financial institutions have with individuals, organizations, and financial markets
• CLO 2 - Understand the financial tools of time value of money, risk management, diversification, and financial analysis for investing
• CLO 3 - Create an investment portfolio utilizing stocks, bonds, and mutual funds
• CLO 4 - Introduced to financial management concepts of break-even analysis, leverage, and cost of capital
- Teacher: Glen Ackerman-Behr
An introduction to the various functions of business. This course provides students with an overview of business in an increasingly global society. Students will complete the course with knowledge of the general business environment, economic systems, business ethics, and technology and information systems. In addition, students will learn the fundamentals of economics, business ownership, entrepreneurship, finance, management, and marketing. Key themes woven throughout the course include explorations of career options, and development of business problem-solving skills.
- Teacher: Kady Meinke
An introductory course in accounting principles for manufacturing enterprises. It includes accounting for materials, labor and overhead in job-order, process, standard, and direct costing systems. The course considers the application of costs to operations and to products.
- Teacher: Beth Steiger
The Principles of Accounting II course is a continuation of the financial principles developed in ACC201.We will expand our study of proprietorships to include partnerships and corporations. Students will be introduced to cash flow statements, managerial accounting, cost accounting, income tax accounting, budgeting, decision making, and cost-volume-profit analysis. This course fulfills the needs of students transferring to other colleges or universities and those seeking two year vocational business degrees.
- Teacher: Dennis Mackey
The Principles of Accounting II course is a continuation of the financial principles developed in ACC201.We will expand our study of proprietorships to include partnerships and corporations. Students will be introduced to cash flow statements, managerial accounting, cost accounting, income tax accounting, budgeting, decision making, and cost-volume-profit analysis. This course fulfills the needs of students transferring to other colleges or universities and those seeking two year vocational business degrees.
- Teacher: Dennis Mackey
English 270 is an introduction to the techniques of visual communication in both print and digital design. A variety of design software will be used to practice typography, color theory, layout, and image manipulation. Emphasis will be placed on developing the vocabulary necessary to assess design strategies and solve problems in visual rhetoric.
- Teacher: Cynthia Brandon-Slocum
This course focuses on the writing and revising of expository essays, concentrating on the writing process, identifying and responding to different audiences and rhetorical situations, and understanding the conventions of format and structure. Students will be introduced to the academic writing process and research methods. Critical reading and thinking skills are emphasized.
- Teacher: Cam Contois
This course focuses on the writing, researching and revising of expository essays and writing projects. The second of a two-course sequence, it concentrates on the writing process, identifying and responding to different audiences and rhetorical contexts, and understanding the conventions of format and structure. Skills in essay development and in critical writing, reading, and thinking are emphasized. Students write analytical and argumentative essays, including an adademic research paper.
- Teacher: Joseph Slocum
This course focuses on the writing, researching and revising of expository essays and writing projects. The second of a two-course sequence, it concentrates on the writing process, identifying and responding to different audiences and rhetorical contexts, and understanding the conventions of format and structure. Skills in essay development and in critical writing, reading, and thinking are emphasized. Students write analytical and argumentative essays, including an adademic research paper.
- Teacher: Saja Albuarabi
This course focuses on the writing and revising of expository essays, concentrating on the writing process, identifying and responding to different audiences and rhetorical situations, and understanding the conventions of format and structure. Students will be introduced to the academic writing process and research methods. Critical reading and thinking skills are emphasized.
- Teacher: Saja Albuarabi
This course focuses on the writing, researching and revising of expository essays and writing projects. The second of a two-course sequence, it concentrates on the writing process, identifying and responding to different audiences and rhetorical contexts, and understanding the conventions of format and structure. Skills in essay development and in critical writing, reading, and thinking are emphasized. Students write analytical and argumentative essays, including an adademic research paper.
- Teacher: Gillian Van Treese
An introduction to the sounds and composition of serious music from ancient times to the present, with an emphasis on the recognition of musical styles through recorded sound.
- Teacher: George Ackerman-Behr
Basic course in the field of speech. A laboratory-type student participation course with emphasis on learning-by-doing. An introduction is given on the nature, function, and scope of public speaking as means of communication. Emphasis is placed on the preparation and presentation of speeches using the extemporaneous method. Includes informative and persuasive speeches, panel discussion, impromptu speaking, and pantomime. Selected speeches are audio and/or videotaped. The student speaker receives a written critique by the instructor for each speech presented. Occasionally peer group evaluation is also used.
- Teacher: Leah Hagen-Harris
Basic course in the field of speech. A laboratory-type student participation course with emphasis on learning-by-doing. An introduction is given on the nature, function, and scope of public speaking as means of communication. Emphasis is placed on the preparation and presentation of speeches using the extemporaneous method. Includes informative and persuasive speeches, panel discussion, impromptu speaking, and pantomime. Selected speeches are audio and/or videotaped. The student speaker receives a written critique by the instructor for each speech presented. Occasionally peer group evaluation is also used.
- Teacher: John Austin
Creative Writing: Poetry is a writing course that introduces students to the nature and function of poetry's fundamental components (image, sound, interplay of concepts). Students will read, study, and analyze the techniques and craft of historical and contemporary poets to gain a sufficient grasp of the nature and variety of poetry. Students will work within a workshop atmosphere, providing and accepting critiques of their own work and the work of others.
- Teacher: Cynthia Brandon-Slocum
A study of literature that has been grouped by era, nation, and/or content. Selections vary from semester to semester, and the course may be repeated to a maximum of six credits provided there is no repetition of subject matter.
- Teacher: Andrew Burt
This course focuses on the writing, researching and revising of expository essays and writing projects. The second of a two-course sequence, it concentrates on the writing process, identifying and responding to different audiences and rhetorical contexts, and understanding the conventions of format and structure. Skills in essay development and in critical writing, reading, and thinking are emphasized. Students write analytical and argumentative essays, including an adademic research paper.
- Teacher: Andrew Burt
This course focuses on the writing, researching and revising of expository essays and writing projects. The second of a two-course sequence, it concentrates on the writing process, identifying and responding to different audiences and rhetorical contexts, and understanding the conventions of format and structure. Skills in essay development and in critical writing, reading, and thinking are emphasized. Students write analytical and argumentative essays, including an adademic research paper.
- Teacher: Andrew Burt
This course focuses on the writing, researching and revising of expository essays and writing projects. The second of a two-course sequence, it concentrates on the writing process, identifying and responding to different audiences and rhetorical contexts, and understanding the conventions of format and structure. Skills in essay development and in critical writing, reading, and thinking are emphasized. Students write analytical and argumentative essays, including an adademic research paper.
- Teacher: Cynthia Brandon-Slocum
This course focuses on the writing, researching and revising of expository essays and writing projects. The second of a two-course sequence, it concentrates on the writing process, identifying and responding to different audiences and rhetorical contexts, and understanding the conventions of format and structure. Skills in essay development and in critical writing, reading, and thinking are emphasized. Students write analytical and argumentative essays, including an adademic research paper.
- Teacher: Pamela Jansson
This course focuses on the writing, researching and revising of expository essays and writing projects. The second of a two-course sequence, it concentrates on the writing process, identifying and responding to different audiences and rhetorical contexts, and understanding the conventions of format and structure. Skills in essay development and in critical writing, reading, and thinking are emphasized. Students write analytical and argumentative essays, including an adademic research paper.
- Teacher: Andrew Burt
This course focuses on the writing, researching and revising of expository essays and writing projects. The second of a two-course sequence, it concentrates on the writing process, identifying and responding to different audiences and rhetorical contexts, and understanding the conventions of format and structure. Skills in essay development and in critical writing, reading, and thinking are emphasized. Students write analytical and argumentative essays, including an adademic research paper.
- Teacher: Gillian Van Treese
This course focuses on the writing and revising of expository essays, concentrating on the writing process, identifying and responding to different audiences and rhetorical situations, and understanding the conventions of format and structure. Students will be introduced to the academic writing process and research methods. Critical reading and thinking skills are emphasized.
- Teacher: Gillian Van Treese
This one-semester course is for students wanting to refresh their basic learning skills or for students assessed at a level below that recommended for success in college-level courses. This class helps students acquire strategies and develop skills in reading, writing, vocabulary, and studying in order to succeed in college. This skill-building class does not transfer to other institutions.
- Teacher: Gillian Van Treese
An introductory course tracing the development of a variety of film genres not covered in DRA102. Representative movies are analyzed for plot, acting, directing, and cinematic technique.
- Teacher: Andrew Burt
A course intended for the technical student which provides an introduction to practical physics as related to mechanical and energy systems. Topics include: units and conversions, measurements, vectors, forces, motion, Newton's Laws, falling bodies, elasticity, momentum, equilibrium, torque, work, power, mechanical energy and simple machines, heat, temperature and E-M waves.
- Teacher: Jeff Kabel
A course intended for the technical student which provides an introduction to practical physics as related to mechanical and energy systems. Topics include: units and conversions, measurements, vectors, forces, motion, Newton's Laws, falling bodies, elasticity, momentum, equilibrium, torque, work, power, mechanical energy and simple machines, heat, temperature and E-M waves.
- Teacher: Jeff Kabel
An analysis and survey course specifically designed to develop students' awareness of their relationship to their biophysical environment, including basic knowledge concerning the environment and associated environmental problems. Environmental problems will be addressed from scientific, economic, social, and political perspectives, with emphasis on solutions to these problems.
- Teacher: Chenin Limback
A course in the identification, morphology, distribution and physiology of microorganisms important in the home, agriculture, industry and medical sciences. The laboratory deals with techniques basic to the study of microorganisms.
- Teacher: Chenin Limback
This course will explore the vast area of biological diversity. Particular attention will be given to the evolution, classification, anatomy and physiology of the plant and animal kingdoms, and ecological interactions.
- Teacher: Chenin Limback
A course exploring the science of hemp and related topics, including hemp plant botany, genetics, and biochemistry, plant extraction and analysis techniques, and mammalian endrocannabinoid systems. The course will also examine how cutting-edge automation, including sensor networks and control systems, can be applied to regulate the growing environment.
- Teacher: Glen Ackerman-Behr
- Teacher: Chenin Limback
- Teacher: Serena Mershon-Lohkamp
This course provides structure to a work experience with an agency or company related to this career field. This internship will offer the opportunity for the student to further develop on-the-job experience related to this field of study and enhance future career options. Students will be expected to complete 80 hours of on-the-site work for each credit taken. This course may be taken twice during a student's academic coursework. The NR department requires 320 hours of field experience for the NRT degree.
- Teacher: William Perkis
An introduction to fundamental concepts of the physical and life sciences. Application to daily experiences and critical evaluation of science as discussed in the public domain will be emphasized. The approach will be primarily descriptive in nature, with basic mathematical principles applied to understanding relationships and expressing data derived during hands-on investigations.
- Teacher: Serena Mershon-Lohkamp
This course will introduce mechanical behavior of materials. We will examine stress and strain at a point, the principle of stresses and strains and how they relate to each other. We will also determine the stresses and deformations due to axial loading, torsional loading, and flexural loading. Additionally, stresses due to combined loading and buckling of columns will be covered.
- Teacher: Brian Anderson
A continuation of PHY251 with emphasis upon electricity, magnetism, physical and geometric optics, and modern physics.
- Teacher: Brian Anderson
First order equations, second and higher order equations with constant coefficients, solution by operator methods, matrices, systems of linear equations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, systems of linear differential equations, applications, power series solution of 2nd order equations will be covered. Also includes a module on linear algebra.
- Teacher: Brian Anderson
Includes organization of data, summation notation, measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability, types of probablity, distribution, sampling, testing hypothesis, regression and correlation, analysis of disparity, and non-parametric tests. Outcome of experiements and interpretation of data are related to business, sociological, psychological, and educational problems.
- Teacher: John Sokol
Applicatons of the definite integral, volumes length of arc of plane curves, areas of surface revolution, moments and center of mass, centroid, infinite series. MacLauren's Series. Taylor's Series, indeterminate forms, vectors and parametric equations basic methods of integration, partial fractions, integration by parts, and trigonometric substitutions.
- Teacher: Paul LaBine
Applicatons of the definite integral, volumes length of arc of plane curves, areas of surface revolution, moments and center of mass, centroid, infinite series. MacLauren's Series. Taylor's Series, indeterminate forms, vectors and parametric equations basic methods of integration, partial fractions, integration by parts, and trigonometric substitutions.
- Teacher: Brian Anderson
This course covers equation solving and functional analysis. Topics covered include: systems of real numbers, operations on polynomials and rational expressions, functions, conic sections, roots, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, and elementary matrix algebra.
- Teacher: Andrew Wirt
This course covers equation solving and functional analysis. Topics covered include: systems of real numbers, operations on polynomials and rational expressions, functions, conic sections, roots, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, and elementary matrix algebra.
- Teacher: Paul LaBine
This course covers equation solving and functional analysis. Topics covered include: systems of real numbers, operations on polynomials and rational expressions, functions, conic sections, roots, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, and elementary matrix algebra.
- Teacher: John Sokol
A course which demonstrates mathematics' usefulness and relevance to students' daily lives through topics such as calculating interest and understanding voting systems. The course emphasizes problem-solving skills, practical applications, probability, statistics, and the history of mathematics. MTH108 unveils the relevance of mathematics and its creative human aspect to students. This course investigates a variety of areas in which mathematics is concretely applied, in a way which is both engaging and accessible to students who do not necessarily have strong interests in the sciences.
- Teacher: Andrew Wirt
A course which demonstrates mathematics' usefulness and relevance to students' daily lives through topics such as calculating interest and understanding voting systems. The course emphasizes problem-solving skills, practical applications, probability, statistics, and the history of mathematics. MTH108 unveils the relevance of mathematics and its creative human aspect to students. This course investigates a variety of areas in which mathematics is concretely applied, in a way which is both engaging and accessible to students who do not necessarily have strong interests in the sciences.
- Teacher: Paul LaBine
A course which demonstrates mathematics' usefulness and relevance to students' daily lives through topics such as calculating interest and understanding voting systems. The course emphasizes problem-solving skills, practical applications, probability, statistics, and the history of mathematics. MTH108 unveils the relevance of mathematics and its creative human aspect to students. This course investigates a variety of areas in which mathematics is concretely applied, in a way which is both engaging and accessible to students who do not necessarily have strong interests in the sciences.
- Teacher: John Sokol
A course covering technical applications in measurement, conversion, ratio, proportion, percentages, basic statistics, basic algebra, practical plane geometry, triangle trigonometry, and solid figure calculations.
- Teacher: Andrew Wirt
A course covering the fundamental operations of basic mathematics including whole number operations, fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion, percentages, square roots and perfect squares, the Pythagorean theorem, basic statistics, signed numbers, pre-algebra concepts and real-life applications.
- Teacher: Andrew Wirt
A course covering the fundamental operations of basic mathematics including whole number operations, fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion, percentages, square roots and perfect squares, the Pythagorean theorem, basic statistics, signed numbers, pre-algebra concepts and real-life applications.
- Teacher: Andrew Wirt
This course is designed to provide you with background and basic information regarding the removal of timber from the forest and the associated ecological, aesthetic, and financial impacts. This course will improve your forestry knowledge base and skill set, and will provide you with useful tools and techniques to use in the field and in the office.
- Teacher: Charles Norgren
This course introduces students to the various careers within forestry, conservation, applied ecology, environmental science, and wildlife ecology that represent specialties within natural resources.
- Teacher: Charles Norgren
This course is the first semester of a two-semester series, designed for non-science/non-engineering majors and nursing students. This course offers the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the world in which we live by exploring the principles of chemistry and the molecular basis of life. This first semester course emphasizes the qualitative understanding of chemical principles covered in a freshman general chemistry course, as well as a brief introduction to organic chemistry. Application of these principles to quantitatively solving problems will also be incorporated. The accompanying lab offers reinforcement of the lecture topics by providing hands-on experience working with chemicals and scientific instrumentation.
- Teacher: Serena Mershon-Lohkamp
This is an online course which involves development of medical vocabulary and skill in spelling, pronouncing, and defining medical terms. Students learn to divide words into their component parts recognizing the basic combining forms, suffixes and prefixes. Abbreviations, major disease conditions, procedures and laboratory tests are also reviewed.
- Teacher: Angela Kortemeier
A study of the function, regulation, control, and interrelationships of all the organ systems of the human body. Major divisions covered include human cell, muscular system, nervous system, sense organs, endocrine system, cardiovascular system, vascular system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, water and electrolyte balance, reproductive system.
- Teacher: Matthew Gage
A study of the function, regulation, control, and interrelationships of all the organ systems of the human body. Major divisions covered include human cell, muscular system, nervous system, sense organs, endocrine system, cardiovascular system, vascular system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, water and electrolyte balance, reproductive system.
- Teacher: Maria Sokol
A study of the structure of the human body. Lectures emphasize structures of all the systems of the human body (integumetry, skeletal, muscular, nervous, sense organs, endocrine, cardiovascular, repiratory, digestive, and urinary). Laboratory work includes study of the human skeleton, dissection of the cat, sheep brain, beef/sheep heart, and beef/sheep kidney.
- Teacher: Matthew Gage
A study of the structure of the human body. Lectures emphasize structures of all the systems of the human body (integumetry, skeletal, muscular, nervous, sense organs, endocrine, cardiovascular, repiratory, digestive, and urinary). Laboratory work includes study of the human skeleton, dissection of the cat, sheep brain, beef/sheep heart, and beef/sheep kidney.
- Teacher: Maria Sokol
A comprehensive study of all the systems of the human body, focusing on structures and their functions. Anatomical structure will be studied by organ systems with emphasis on the relationship between form and function. Systematic topics include levels of organization, support and movement, intergration and coordination, transport, absorption and excretion, and the development of human life.
- Teacher: Maria Sokol
A study of the major aspects of American government on national, state, and local levels. Special emphasis on national government, with comparisons between the levels of government made thoughout the course. Satisfies Michigan requirements on political science.
- Teacher: Jared Evans
Philosophy seeks to understand nature, the individual, and thier relationship to the world. The student is encouraged to learn how to think and to probe areas of inquiry such as knowledge, reality, religion, self- identity, mind and body, truth, rationality, morality, freedom, and politics.
- Teacher: Donald Brooks
This course introduces a systematic process of critical thinking which is indispensable to all educated persons. It is a process by which we develop and support our beliefs and evaluate the strength of arguments made by others. Critical Thinking is designed to help motivated learners develop into fair-minded critical thinkers and provide a means to systematically practice and improve one's quality of thinking; learning, and problem solving.
- Teacher: Ian Lewis
This course provides a general introduction to humanities studies with an emphasis on literature/philosophy, art, and cultural and intellectual history from approximately the Renaissance period through the twentieth century. It will focus on particular topics in humanistic studies in Western Europe. Topics will incldue the Renaissance; Enlightenment; Romanticism, the Nineteenth Century; World War; and contemporary cultural trends.
- Teacher: John Austin
A survey of the world's nations and geographic regions. Each region will be discussed in connection with population, natural environment, size and location, economy, political situation, problems and potentialities.
- Teacher: Will Andresen
- Teacher: Sherry Laurn-Adams
Emphasis is on the specialized care of infants and toddlers between birth and thirty-six months of age. This emphasis includes developmental stages and appropriate practices, daily care, feeding, and guidance.
- Teacher: Heather McGee
This course is designed to promote human understanding through the analysis of personality theory, theoreticians, research, therapeutic applications, developmental models, and the strengths and weaknesses of theories, past and present. This course is an extension of the psychological studies for those interested in counseling, teaching, literature, and art.
- Teacher: Tara Tregembo
Explores the universal features and individual variations of human biological, cognitive, emotional, social, moral, and gender-role development from conception to death.
- Teacher: Tara Tregembo
A study of the major aspects of American government on national, state, and local levels. Special emphasis on national government, with comparisons between the levels of government made thoughout the course. Satisfies Michigan requirements on political science.
- Teacher: Kara Johnson
This course is a survey of the role of black Americans in the history of the United States. Emphasis will be placed on economic, social, and cultural developments from the introduction of the slave trade to the Americas through the 21st century. Key topics addressed will include the course slavery, the Civil War, Reconstruction, Jim Crow, the Civil Rights and Black Power movements, and late 20th, early 21st century race politics.
- Teacher: Kara Johnson
College orientation activities are integrated into COL102. This course will help incoming students transition to college by providing key information and addressing important non cognitive skills. This course will familiarize students with the college environment, provide students with the tools to build important academic skills, learn how to study smarter, optimize time, learn proven test taking strategies, and set academic and career goals. A comprehensive approach to career preparation will include resume and cover letter writing, interview skills, and employability soft skills.
- Teacher: Kris Michel
Focuses on the design and operation of a preschool center. Includes assessment of needs, schedules, health and safety services, licensing regulations, personnel management, equipment purchasing, financing, and professionalism.
- Teacher: Heather McGee
College orientation activities are integrated into COL101. This course will help incoming students transition to college by providing key information and addressing important non cognitive skills. This course will familiarize students with the college environment, provide students with the tools to build important academic skills, learn how to study smarter, optimize time, learn proven test taking strategies, and set academic, transfer and career goals.
- Teacher: Becky Bramlett
Examines the meaning and function of culture, the impact and meaning of discrimination, minorities, attitude formation and professional responsiveness.
- Teacher: Becky Bramlett
An in-depth study of social problems within our society and the world in general. Health issues, substance abuse, family problems, poverty, race and gender inequality are analyzed.
- Teacher: Tara Tregembo
Sociology is the scientific study of humans living with one another in a society. Basic social concepts studied include: social organization, culture, collective behavior, deviant behavior, stratification, population, and social institutions such as family, religion, and education. Students are exposed to fundamental theories, methods, and techniques used by sociologists.
- Teacher: Dayle Jackson
Sociology is the scientific study of humans living with one another in a society. Basic social concepts studied include: social organization, culture, collective behavior, deviant behavior, stratification, population, and social institutions such as family, religion, and education. Students are exposed to fundamental theories, methods, and techniques used by sociologists.
- Teacher: Dayle Jackson
Seminar course exploring special topics relevant to the field of Psychology that will be offered during select terms. Selections vary from semester to semester, and the course may be repeated to a maximum of six credits provided there is no repetition of subject matter. This course fulfills a social science requirement when taken for 3 or 4 credits. Special topics courses are considered general transfer electives however students are advised to work closely with their intended transfer college or university to determine course equivalency.
This course examines serial killers from the psychological and criminological perspectives. Students will explore several contexts and theories associated with a variety of case examples, from sexual predators, psychotic killers, murder teams, and their victims. Additionally, the course will explore the psychopathology, criminal profiling, investigative techniques and development of serial killers as well as their portrayal and effect on mass media, culture, and society.
This course examines serial killers from the psychological and criminological perspectives. Students will explore several contexts and theories associated with a variety of case examples, from sexual predators, psychotic killers, murder teams, and their victims. Additionally, the course will explore the psychopathology, criminal profiling, investigative techniques and development of serial killers as well as their portrayal and effect on mass media, culture, and society.
- Teacher: Becky Bramlett
- Teacher: Tara Tregembo
An introduction to the scientific study and interpretation of human behavior. The topics include: scope and goals of psychology, learning, perception, sensation, motivation, emotions, physiological basis for behavior, mental illness, psychotherapy, and personality development. The course reflects the increasing attention being paid to experimental procedures, laboratory techniques and research findings.
- Teacher: Tara Tregembo
An introduction to the scientific study and interpretation of human behavior. The topics include: scope and goals of psychology, learning, perception, sensation, motivation, emotions, physiological basis for behavior, mental illness, psychotherapy, and personality development. The course reflects the increasing attention being paid to experimental procedures, laboratory techniques and research findings.
- Teacher: Jesse Carroll
This course covers the political, social, and cultural history of the United States from the Reconstruction period to the present. It examines the rebuilding of the nation after the Civil War; settlement in the Midwest and industrilization; the Progressive Era; World War I; the 1920's and the Great Depression; World War II; the Cold War at home and abroad; the political and cultural transformation of the 1960s and 1970s; and the resurgence of conservatism.
- Teacher: Kara Johnson
This course covers the political, social, and cultural history of the United States from the Reconstruction period to the present. It examines the rebuilding of the nation after the Civil War; settlement in the Midwest and industrilization; the Progressive Era; World War I; the 1920's and the Great Depression; World War II; the Cold War at home and abroad; the political and cultural transformation of the 1960s and 1970s; and the resurgence of conservatism.
- Teacher: Kara Johnson
This course covers the emergence of world history from ancient times to the beginnings of the modern period in the 17th century. It examines the rise of civilization in the Middle Ease and China; classical civilizations Greece, Rome, India, and the Americas; the early development of African civilization; the rise and spread of Islamic civilization; the spread of Chinese civilization; and the rise of the western world discussed in the context of principal political, religious, economic, and cultural forces molding these societies.
- Teacher: Kara Johnson
The Microeconomics course is designed to provide a study of individual markets in our economy. We will examine price-output behavior in purely competitive, oligopolistic, monopolistically competitve, and monopolistic markets. Other topics reviewed in this course include: Resource markets, concentration ratios, labor and unions, pollution, agriculture, and international trade. In summary, our studies will emphasize how households and firms make decisions and interact within the economic markets in which we live. This course fulfills a social science requirement.
- Teacher: Dennis Mackey
The Microeconomics course is designed to provide a study of individual markets in our economy. We will examine price-output behavior in purely competitive, oligopolistic, monopolistically competitve, and monopolistic markets. Other topics reviewed in this course include: Resource markets, concentration ratios, labor and unions, pollution, agriculture, and international trade. In summary, our studies will emphasize how households and firms make decisions and interact within the economic markets in which we live. This course fulfills a social science requirement.
- Teacher: Dennis Mackey
This course is designed to provide a study of aggregate behavior. How consumers, businesses, and society choose, and what determines the level of output that our economy chooses. Topics include GNP, GDP, unemployment, inflation, monetary policy, fiscal policy, and national debt. This course fulfills a social science requirement.
- Teacher: Dennis Mackey
This course is designed for students to develop an awareness of criminal law. It will assist students in understanding both federal and state law, sentencing, and criminal activity. The students will be able to apply the law to various situations within the criminal law context and philosophy.
- Teacher: Becky Bramlett
This course encompasses the theory of advanced lab practices. This course includes an in-depth study of color correction, marcel curling, pressing, wiggery, salon management and State Laws and Rules. Students will study the State of Michigan Laws and Rules and understand the relationship the state, salon and school have. Students will further understand the diverse hair textures through soft curl blowouts and the styling methods using the pressing and marcel method. Sensitivity in communication will be discussed during Wiggery Theory in the tactful approach to hair loss and balding. Students will complete a cover letter and resume, effectively communicating their strengths, work history and abilities. Students will also study the seasonal color concepts and differentiate skin tones, colors and the appropriate hair colors, makeup choices to be used for each person. Live demonstrations and videos are presented prior to lab assignments. Students will be assessed at the completion of each subject and a cumulative exam at the completion of the course.
- Teacher: Cindy Horner
This course involves the hands-on practice of the subjects previosly learned from COS101 and COS103. The lab portion enables the student to practice all skills, focusing on efficiency of skills and communication skills. Students will understand and apply state and local laws and understand how they affect the salon industry. Students expand upon their knowledge of all hair types and ethnicities in the application of soft curl blow outs, pressing and marcelling. Students will gain greater understanding of color correction. Students will see the daily operation of a salon through the lens of salon management and understand the importance of the business structure. Live demonstrations and video presentations are followed by actual or mock practice sessions. Students will be assessed verbally and through hands--on examinations at the completion of each subject, as well as the completion of this course.
- Teacher: Cindy Horner
This course encompasses the study of salon business, advanced hair color, advanced hair sculpture, advance texture, advanced hair styling, basic skin care and makeup applications, basic hair removal, and basic nail enhancement services. Students will review basic techniques learned in COS Theory I and start to understand how to transfer those skills into advanced skills. Basic skin care and nail enhancement skills will give students basic salon ready abilities which can be expanded with advanced in-salon training. An introduction to salon business will help students start to plan their careers within the beauty industry. Students will complete practical assessments at the completion of the subjects including, basic nail enhancements, basic hair removal, and basic skin care and makeup. Students will also complete written finals at the end of each section.
- Teacher: Cindy Horner
- Teacher: Katherine Webster
This course will continure with hands-on practice in subject matter from COS101 and COS102. Lab practice to improve all professional skills and efficiency of services. Customer consultation and communication skills are to be improved and used on a daily basis. Students will expand upon their knowledge of diversity in hair textures and research hair types of all ethnicities when applying their knowledge of chemical relaxers. Students will apply their knowledge of skin care, hair care, chemical processes, and nail care to models and salon clientele. Students will also practice basic business operations. Instructor demonstrations and video presentations followed by supervised hands-on practice sessions where students will be verbally assessed. Students will also be assessed through hands-on demonstrations at the completion of the course.
- Teacher: Cindy Horner
- Teacher: Katherine Webster