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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 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: Steven Kopf
- 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 simulation center, and a variety of clinical settings. Clinical settings will include hospital, WIC clinics through the Public Health Department, and Head Start.
- Teacher: Melissa Helppi
- Teacher: Trevor Ploe
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: Melissa Helppi
- Teacher: Trevor Ploe
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: Steven Kopf
- Teacher: Trevor Ploe
- Teacher: Pat Strand
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
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
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
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
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
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
This course allows the student to be creative in applying skills and knowledge toward the creation and manufacture of a product. Students will work as a team under the instructor's supervision. The students will choose a product to manufacture, select the necessary equipment, program the CNC equipment, procure materials, calculate payroll, perform a project cost analysis, design and build necessary fixtures, prototype and manufacture the product, and provide comprehensive documentation of the product. This course allows the student to be creative in applying his or her skills and knowledge toward the creation and manufacture of a product. This is primarily a hands on type of course with the instructors providing guidance and direction when necessary.
- Teacher: Dennis Svoke
In this outdoor lab course students will “wreck out” complete transmission power line structures, then construct them from scratch without using a bucket truck. Poles/structures will be climbed up to 70’ high.
- Teacher: Jon Ocker
In this theory course, students will learn all the concepts attributed to both single phase power and three phase power including transformer connections. Overcurrent & Overvoltage protective devices will be introduced. The operation, installation and maintenance of voltage regulators will be discussed.
- Teacher: Jon Ocker
This lab course will teach students how to install, connect, and perform basic maintenance pole mounted transformers, fused cutouts, power line capacitors, Oil Circuit reclosers, sectionalizers, switches and voltage regulators. Personal protective grounding will be emphasized in this course using hands-on training.
- Teacher: Jon Ocker
This theory course teaches students how to properly ground electrical apparatus, how to de-energize, test, and ground out a power line. Proper procedures on lock out/tag out will also be discussed. Proper procedures on how to safely remove capacitors and voltage regulators from service will be discussed in great detail. The safety manual will be utilized extensively to teach students how to prevent injuries on the job.
- Teacher: Jon Ocker
This hands-on lab/lecture course will introduce the student on how to properly operate the following equipment: digger-derrick truck, skid-steer, trencher, backhoe, plow (for installing underground cable). Hydraulic theory will be discussed thoroughly. Students will install underground cable, learn how to properly terminate the cable for overhead pole use and underground pad-mount use. Simulated underground wire switching procedures will be introduced in this course. Students will be introduced to fault indicators.
- Teacher: Jon Ocker
This course will provide a foundational understanding and interpretation of mechanical drawings using linear dimensions, tolerancing, and GD&T in their designs and inspections of their parts.
- Teacher: Dennis Svoke
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
This course will make use of previously learned concepts from Solid Works Part 1. The subject matter will include the advanced techniques of solid-modeling design concepts.
- Teacher: Dennis Svoke
This course will make use of previously learned drafting & Auto CAD concepts. The subject matter will include the introduction of solid-modeling design concepts.
- Teacher: Dennis Svoke
This course will focus on driving Class A tractor trailer trucks for students holding a valid temporary instruction permit. Activities will be performed in the parking lot driving range, roadways, and highways. Topics will include, but not be limited to pre-trip inspection procedures in accordance with FMCSR, parking lot driving range activities such as brake tests, coupling and uncoupling, slow speed maneuvering including shifting, turning and backing using GOAL, cargo inspection, roadway driving including visual search and commentary driving techniques, accelerating/decelerating, space management, proper turning, obedience of signs and signals, and overall safe operation of vehicle. This class will help students gain knowledge and skills to prepare for the Class A commercial driver license (CDL) test.
- Teacher: Derrick Jeske
This course will focus on driving Class A tractor trailer trucks for students holding a valid temporary instruction permit. Activities will be performed in the parking lot driving range, roadways, and highways. Topics will include, but not be limited to pre-trip inspection procedures in accordance with FMCSR, parking lot driving range activities such as brake tests, coupling and uncoupling, slow speed maneuvering including shifting, turning and backing using GOAL, cargo inspection, roadway driving including visual search and commentary driving techniques, accelerating/decelerating, space management, proper turning, obedience of signs and signals, and overall safe operation of vehicle. This class will help students gain knowledge and skills to prepare for the Class A commercial driver license (CDL) test.
- Teacher: Derrick Jeske
This course will offer students hands-on experience in Class A tractor trailer non-driving activities. Topics will include, but not be limited to identification of truck parts and components, utilization of air brakes, coupling and uncoupling, pre-trip inspection procedures, cargo securement and axle weight limits, identification and utilization of placards, appropriate accident and emergency procedures including setting up reflective equipment and preparing accident reports. This class will help students obtain knowledge and skills to prepare for their temporary instruction permit test and subsequent commercial driver license (CDL) test.
- Teacher: Derrick Jeske
This course will offer students hands-on experience in Class A tractor trailer non-driving activities. Topics will include, but not be limited to identification of truck parts and components, utilization of air brakes, coupling and uncoupling, pre-trip inspection procedures, cargo securement and axle weight limits, identification and utilization of placards, appropriate accident and emergency procedures including setting up reflective equipment and preparing accident reports. This class will help students obtain knowledge and skills to prepare for their temporary instruction permit test and subsequent commercial driver license (CDL) test.
- Teacher: Derrick Jeske
This classroom course will focus on the knowledge and skills needed to become a qualified Class A tractor trailer professional driver. Topics will include, but not be limited to the trucking industry, vehicle components including air brakes, pre-trip inspection, coupling and uncoupling, basic vehicle maneuvering, safe transportation of and proper documentation of cargo, hours of service, logging, trip planning, health and lifestyle, FMCSR driver qualifications, post-accident procedures, whistleblower protection and CSA for drivers, and interaction with law enforcement. This course will help students gain knowledge and skills to prepare for their temporary instruction permit test and subsequent commercial driver license (CDL) test.
- Teacher: Derrick Jeske
Intended for both the entry level and experienced technician, introduces basic hybrid vehicle safety and maintenance. Upon completion, learners will be able to identify a hybrid vehicle, locate and identify the major components of a hybrid vehicle, and locate, identify, and remove the safety disconnect Hybrid Vehicle High Voltage system following manufacturer and industry standards. This course includes basic electrical principles. The primary content of this course is directly related to an Automotive Technology occupational program.
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 study of the design and construction of the automatic transmission; its diagnosis and testing as well as maintenance and overhaul will be covered. Automatic transaxle diagnosis, testing, maintenance, and overhaul will be stressed.
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
Students are prepared for practical experience in engine maintenance, service and fundamental knowledge in engine theory and repair. Principles, design, construction, operation and service procedures are studied. Development of work skills and proficiency in engine rebuilding are emphasized. Students learn to dissemble, clean, inspect, service, and and assemble an engine.
- Teacher: Dennis Svoke
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
This is an online course in which the student will learn the basic guidelines for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding, the importance of supporting documentation for every code selected, and complex aspects of ICD-10-CM/PCS coding with appropriate sequencing of diagnoses and procedures.
- Teacher: Angela Kortemeier
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 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 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
This is an online course which looks at signs/symptoms, etiology, diagnosis and treatments involved for a basic understanding of human diseases and conditions. The student will also learn about the pharmaceuticals for these diseases and conditions.
- 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
Students can work as individuals or in groups to solve software development and design problems. Students may choose programming language based on previous class work and interests. This course will give students a broad overview of the software lifecycle and the development process. It will provide students with an understanding of how software engineering helps to manage software development within a division of labor. Requires weekly reports and demonstration of skills through regular project checkpoints. Prerequisites: CIT 190 or CIT 200
- 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
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
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
This course is designed to provide students with a guide to general sales and various sales techniques. It will provide students with a better understanding of a professional sales approach to prospecting, communicating, presenting solutions to meet customer needs and closing deals. In addition, students will discover the importance of developing long-run, win-win custer relationships and effectively leading the sales force in today's highly competitive business environment.
- Teacher: Glen Ackerman-Behr
- Teacher: Leah Hagen-Harris
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
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
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.
Students that have taken CPL200 should NOT take BUS161.
Students that have taken CPL200 should NOT take BUS161.
- 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.
Students that have taken CPL200 should NOT take BUS161.
Students that have taken CPL200 should NOT take BUS161.
- Teacher: Kady Meinke
This course is designed to provide students with a guide to general sales and various sales techniques. It will provide students with a better understanding of a professional sales approach to prospecting, communicating, presenting solutions to meet customer needs and closing deals. In addition, students will discover the importance of developing long-run, win-win custer relationships and effectively leading the sales force in today's highly competitive business environment.
- Teacher: Glen Ackerman-Behr
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 .
- Teacher: Glen Ackerman-Behr
An introduction to 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.
- 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
Federal and state (Michigan and Wisconsin) income tax for personal use. A non-technical coverage of information needed in preparing returns for individuals and sole proprietorships. Practice on completion of federal and state income tax forms 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
A study of the aesthetics and creative processes involved in major art forms. NO PRIOR ARTISTIC EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Teacher: Denise Vandeville
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
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
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
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
- Teacher: Cynthia Brandon-Slocum
A survey of prose and poetry suitable for use in the elementary classroom. Work with the presentation and selection of materials is designed to give experience with children's books that will aid in the stimulation and guidance of individual recreational reading. Includes student participation involving the reading of selections from children's literature in simulated and actual classroom situations.
- 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: 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, 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, 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, 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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
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
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
- Teacher: Katherine Webster
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: Katherine Webster
his course encompasses the study of communication skills in relation to the cosmetology field, advanced skin theory in relation to makeup applications, including matching skin tones and colors of all ethnicities with cosmetics. Students will learn in-depth systematic approoach to men's haircutting by the use of different tools such as shears, razor and clippers. A professional approach to salesmanship and the retail industry will expand students' understanding of clientele's spending habits. Students will discover chemical services such as lowlighting and other creative color techniques. An intensive workshop of completed long hair designs will be included in this course. Students will enhance nails with the use of acrylic product to create artificial nails. Students will be assessed at the completion of each subject, as well as a written cumulative exam at the completion of the course.
- 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 makeup, creative color techniques, thermal styling, men's hair sculpting and acrylics to models and salon clientele. Instructor demonstrations and video presentations followed by supervised actual or mock 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
MTH 106A is a corequisite support course for MTH 106 and must be taken concurrently. MTH 106A provides support and enhancement of both the foundational mathematical skills and the specific topics required for success in MTH 106.
- Teacher: Glen Ackerman-Behr
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: Glen Ackerman-Behr
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: Brian Anderson
Functions of acute angles, solution of right triangles and applications. Functions of a general angle, identities, related angles, radian measure, trigonometric functions, addition formulas and related identities, logarithms, oblique triangles, inverse trionometric functions, vectors.
- Teacher: John Sokol
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
- Teacher: Fangyao Zhu
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: John Sokol
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
- Teacher: Fangyao Zhu
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
- Teacher: Fangyao Zhu
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: Andrew Wirt
- Teacher: Fangyao Zhu
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
Capstone seminar course for the Lab Science Technician Certificate. Students will engage in discussion of articles and experiences related to the LST careers, including presentations by peers, invited guests, and field trips. Additionally, students will compile their career-readiness portfolios.
- Teacher: Chenin Limback
- Teacher: Serena Mershon-Lohkamp
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
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
A 1 credit course that focuses on safe practice of beginning level yoga asanas, including standing, seated, lying down, and inverted poses. Asanas will be explored individually and as part of vinyasa sequences. Connecting to the breath and developing mindfulness will also be emphasized.
- Teacher: Serena Mershon-Lohkamp
This course is an introduction to wildland fire based on an understanding of fuel properties, fire behavior, ecological effects and management.
- Teacher: Charles Norgren
Drawing on examples from the Great Lakes region, and other parts of North America, this course will consider which type of insects and pathogens attack our trees and forests, how they interact with each other, and what tools we can use to effectively reduce their negative impacts of forest pests.
- Teacher: Chenin Limback
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
- Teacher: Greggory Jennings
- Teacher: William Perkis
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
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 continuation of CHM 151. Topics include: acid-based laws, phase changes, solutions, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, and thermodynamics, acid-base equilibria and buffers, electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry.
- Teacher: Serena Mershon-Lohkamp
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: 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
- Teacher: Chenin Limback
- Teacher: Katy Matson
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
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
Focuses on developmentally appropriate practices which encourage children to become creative, independent, and successful. Subjects include definitions of play, creating curriculum plans and schedules, designing a supportive environment, safety, nutrition, physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development.
- Teacher: Heather McGee
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 will familiarize students with the various roles, functions, and tasks which social
workers perform in a variety of settings and acquaint them with the primary skills and practices of
generalist social work. Students will also be introduced to the historical background, core values
and ethics of social work and be exposed to issues of diversity, oppression, and social justice.
workers perform in a variety of settings and acquaint them with the primary skills and practices of
generalist social work. Students will also be introduced to the historical background, core values
and ethics of social work and be exposed to issues of diversity, oppression, and social justice.
- Teacher: Eric Walters
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: Eric Walters
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
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
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
Child & Adolescent Psychology is the scientific study of a children's development from conception through adolescence. This course focuses on psychological theories and biosocial, cognitive, and psychosocial growth and stability among children and adolescents. This course is to acquaint students with specific strengths, characteristics, and problems as they relate to education. It also deals with applications of theories of learning to school situations. Developmental psychology is a subfield within the broader discipline of psychology. Historical and contemporary developmental research will be explored throughout the course. The scientific study of development applies to each of us, as we are in a continual state of development throughout our lifespan.
- Teacher: Dayle Jackson
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
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: 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: Dayle Jackson
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: Dayle Jackson
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
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
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 the foundational skills of the Humanities: observation, description, analysis, and explanation. Students will consider evidence from fields including architecture, music, advertising, cartography, and literature, both fiction and non-fiction. Some evidence will be observed by way of fieldwork, with visits to sites and events of cultural significance. Emphasis will be on how meaning is constructed and conveyed rather that what meaning is attributed to any given piece of evidence.
- Teacher: John Austin
This course will explore the role of racial minorities including African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics, & Asian Americans. This course throroughly integrates the experiences of these groups, as well as the experiences of ethnic, religious, & sexual minorities, or other traditionally underrepresented groups, into US history in a manner that fosters understanding & appreciation of their perspectives & experiences as well as their contributions to, & interactions within, American society.
- 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
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
A seminar course that explores the foundational knowledge and principles of best practice, mindfulness, self-reflection, and decision-making to honor the public trust and dignity required of a professional educator.
- Teacher: Karen Ball
A 300-hour cooperative work experience that allows the student to meaningfully engage in classrooms through observation and actively participating in classroom organization and instruction. The cooperative work experience is a coordinated team effort between GCC, the student and a K-12 classroom teacher. Regular assessment and evaluation is an integral pillar to the success of cooperative experience.
- Teacher: Karen Ball
This program enables the student to explore a career in education. In addition to providing background information on the organization, control, supervision, financing and professional aspects of American schooling, various assignment and observational activities have been designed to determine the individuals potential for teaching.
Students should plan to be available during the time listed for this course. About half of the class meetings will be in-person and the others will be remote and/or replaced with outside class assignments.
Students should plan to be available during the time listed for this course. About half of the class meetings will be in-person and the others will be remote and/or replaced with outside class assignments.
- Teacher: Karen Ball
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
- Teacher: Beth Steiger
This course is utilized to practice skills learned throughout prior coursework in the program. Students will be required to participate in 90 hours of fieldwork within the preschool classroom. They will also be responsible for attending 5 seminars, where they will receive assignments and be given the opportunity to discuss their various experiences.
- Teacher: Karen Ball
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
Focuses on developmentally appropriate practices which encourage children to become creative, independent, and successful. Subjects include definitions of play, creating curriculum plans and schedules, designing a supportive environment, safety, nutrition, physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development.
- Teacher: Heather McGee
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
Allows students to explore and understand the methods used to place and keep convicted felons within the community. It will provide an overview of the history, administration, organization and utilization of those methods employed and what theories may be put into practice in the future.
- Teacher: Carrie Yon
Examines the meaning and function of culture, the impact and meaning of discrimination, minorities, attitude formation and professional responsiveness.
- Teacher: Becky Bramlett
Examines normal versus criminal behavior, human development and criminal patterns, specific problems, and intervention strategies.
- Teacher: Carrie Yon
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: Karen Ball
- Teacher: Jared Evans
- Teacher: Leah Hagen-Harris
- Teacher: Dayle Jackson
- Teacher: Kara Johnson
- Teacher: Tara Tregembo
The course allows students pursuing a career in law enforcement to explore all aspects of police work. This includes the history of law enforcement, current methods used by law enforcement officers, and expectations placed on the police in today's society.
- Teacher: Becky Bramlett
A continuation of SAM230. Students gain specified job skills in cooperation with an internship site commensurate with career goals and objectives. Students work approximately 40 hours per week under supervision of the employer and internship coordinator. Students submit periodic reports and a comprehensive final report at the conclusion of this coop assignment.
- Teacher: Jim Vanderspoel
This course will examine ski slope and trail grooming techniques as well as snowcat operation training, the identification and selection of proper grooming implements for varying slope conditions, operator safety and record keeping. Students will operate and learn the operational capabilities of our PB260D and Tucker Snowcats as a requirement for this course. Field trips will be taken to local resorts.
- Teacher: Jim Vanderspoel
This course is a prerequsite to SAM200 Ski Area Operation and Cost Analysis. Students prepare a map layout of a complete ski resort complex. The project utilizes student skills learned in SAM101. Students work with contour lines, percent grades, horizontal and slope distances, vertical distances, exposures, lines, lodges, parking, snowmaking, power lines, utilities, other buildings, and ancillary facilities are determined. Preliminary calculations are made for the implementation of the project.
- Teacher: Jim Vanderspoel
Provides an introduction to design and construction of the most common types of ski lifts. Topics to be covered include: lift design; construction; operations and maintenance procedures; record keeping; and various regulatory agencies. The coursework also includes a study of the ANSI B77 (American National Standard) safety requirements for aerial passenger tramways.
- Teacher: Jim Vanderspoel