CFCC 2022-2023 Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
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CFCC 2022-2023 Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Please Note:
Prerequisites: A course taken prior to another course.

  1. CFCC administers one placement test: NCDAP. Satisfactory scores on placement tests taken at other colleges (SAT, ACT, COMPASS) may be used to waive Reading, Writing and Mathematical prerequisites. See the Placement Test Advising Guide, for additional information or talk with a counselor.
  2. Receipt of transfer credit for ENG 111   or above will waive the Reading and/or Writing prerequisites for certain courses.
  3. Receipt of a curriculum math credit will waive the prerequisites for certain courses.

Corequisites: A course taken at the same time as another course or prior to the course to be taken.

Some courses in communications, humanities/fine arts, mathematics, natural science, or social/behavioral science may fulfill a general education requirement in one of the following programs: AA (Associate in Arts), AS (Associate in Science), AFA (Associate in Fine Arts), AGE (Associate in General Education), AAS (Associate in Applied Science), DIP (Diploma), or CER (Certificate). Please refer to the programs of study section of this catalog for courses that satisfy each program’s general education requirements.
 
  

  • MED 274 - Diet Therapy/Nutrition

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3

    Restrictions: Restricted to Major 45400

    This course introduces the basic principles of nutrition as they relate to health and disease. Topics include basic nutrients, physiology, dietary deficiencies, weight management, and therapeutic nutrition in wellness and disease. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret clinical and dietary data and provide patient counseling and education.
      (S11835)
  

  • MED 276 - Patient Education

    Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 2

    Prerequisites: Take MED-270
    Corequisites: Take MED-136

    This course is designed to provide communication skills, basic education principles, and knowledge of available community resources and to apply this knowledge to the clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on identifying appropriate community resources, developing patient education materials, and perfecting written and oral communication skills. Upon completion, students should be able to instruct, communicate effectively, and act as a liaison between the patient and community agencies.
      (S11808)
  

  • MKT 120 - Principles of Marketing

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3

    This course introduces principles and problems of marketing goods and services. Topics include promotion, placement, and pricing strategies for products. Upon completion, students should be able to apply marketing principles in organizational decision making.
      (S24159)
  

  • MKT 121 - Retailing

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3

    This course examines the role of retailing in the economy. Topics include the development of present retail structure, functions performed, effective operations, and managerial problems resulting from current economic and social trends. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of retailing.
      (S12710)
  

  • MKT 221 - Consumer Behavior

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: Take BUS-110
    This course is designed to describe consumer behavior as applied to the exchange processes involved in acquiring, consuming, and disposing of goods and services. Topics include an analysis of basic and environmental determinants of consumer behavior with emphasis on the decision-making process. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze concepts related to the study of the individual consumer.
      (S12308)
  

  • MKT 223 - Customer Service

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3

    This course stresses the importance of customer relations in the business world. Emphasis is placed on learning how to respond to complex customer requirements and to efficiently handle stressful situations. Upon completion, students should be able to d (S12287)
  

  • MKT 224 - International Marketing

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3

    This course covers the basic concepts of international marketing activity and theory. Topics include product promotion, placement, and pricing strategies in the international marketing environment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the concepts covered.
      (S12374)
  

  • MKT 232 - Social Media Marketing

    Class: 3 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 4

    This course is designed to build students’ social media marketing skills by utilizing projects that give students hands on experience implementing social media marketing strategies. Topics include integrating different social media technologies into a marketing plan, creating social media marketing campaigns, and applying appropriate social media tools. Upon completion, students should be able to use social media technologies to create and improve marketing efforts for businesses.
      (S24164)
  

  • MLT 110 - Intro to MLT

    Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3

    This course introduces all aspects of the medical laboratory profession. Topics include health care/laboratory organization, professional ethics, basic laboratory techniques, safety, quality assurance, and specimen collection. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of laboratory operations and be able to perform basic laboratory skills.
      (S12410)
  

  • MLT 111 - Urinalysis & Body Fluids

    Class: 1 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 2

    This course introduces the laboratory analysis of urine and body fluids. Topics include physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of the urine and body fluids. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate theoretical comprehension in performing and interpreting urinalysis and body fluid tests.
      (S12518)
  

  • MLT 115 - Laboratory Calculations

    Class: 2 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 2

    This course is designed to present mathematical operations used in the medical laboratory. Topics include use of basic math processes, systems of measurement, conversion factors, solutions, and dilutions. Upon completion, students should be able to solve practical problems in the context of the medical laboratory.
      (S12514)
  

  • MLT 120 - Hematology/Hemostasis I

    Class: 3 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 4

    This course introduces the theory and technology used in analyzing blood cells and the study of hemostasis. Topics include hematology, hemostasis, and related laboratory testing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate theoretical comprehension of hematology/hemostasis, perform diagnostic techniques, and correlate laboratory findings with disorders.
      (S13505)
  

  • MLT 126 - Immunology and Serology

    Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 2

    This course introduces the immune system and response and basic concepts of antigens, antibodies, and their reactions. Emphasis is placed on basic principles of immunologic and serodiagnostic techniques and concepts of cellular and humoral immunity in health and disease. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate theoretical comprehension and application in performing and interpreting routine immunologic and serodiagnostic procedures.
      (S13486)
  

  • MLT 127 - Transfusion Medicine

    Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3

    This course introduces the blood group systems and their applications in transfusion medicine. Emphasis is placed on blood bank techniques including blood grouping and typing, pretransfusion testing, donor selection and processing, and blood component preparation and therapy. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate theoretical comprehension and application in performing/interpreting routine blood bank procedures and recognizing/resolving common problems.
      (S13522)
  

  • MLT 130 - Clinical Chemistry I

    Class: 3 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 4

    This course introduces the quantitative analysis of blood and body fluids and their variations in health and disease. Topics include clinical biochemistry, methodologies, instrumentation, and quality control. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate theoretical comprehension of clinical chemistry, perform diagnostic techniques, and correlate laboratory findings with disorders.
      (S12376)
  

  • MLT 140 - Intro to Microbiology

    Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3

    This course introduces the quantitative analysis of blood and body fluids and their variations in health and disease. Topics include clinical biochemistry, methodologies, instrumentation, and quality control. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate theoretical comprehension of clinical chemistry, perform diagnostic techniques, and correlate laboratory findings with disorders.
      (S14122)
  

  • MLT 217 - Professional Issues

    Class: 0 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 1

    This course surveys professional issues in preparation for career entry. Emphasis is placed on work readiness and theoretical concepts in microbiology, immunohematology, hematology, and clinical chemistry. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in career entry-level areas and be prepared for the national certification examination.
      (S12112)
  

  • MLT 220 - Hematology/Hemostasis II

    Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3

    This course covers the theories and techniques used in the advanced analysis of human blood cells and hemostasis. Emphasis is placed on the study of hematologic disorders, abnormal cell development and morphology, and related testing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a theoretical comprehension and application of abnormal hematology and normal and abnormal hemostasis.
      (S10838)
  

  • MLT 230 - Clinical Chemistry II

    Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: Take MLT-130
    This course is designed to supplement the biochemical and physiologic theory presented in MLT 130. Emphasis is placed on special chemistry techniques and methodologies. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and differentiate technical and physiological causes of unexpected test results.
      (S13092)
  

  • MLT 240 - Special Clin Microbiology

    Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: Take MLT-140
    This course is designed to introduce special techniques in clinical microbiology. Emphasis is placed on advanced areas in microbiology. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate theoretical comprehension in performing and interpreting specialized clinical microbiology procedures.
      (S10388)
  

  • MLT 254 - MLT Practicum I

    Class: 0 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 4

    This course provides entry-level clinical laboratory experience. Emphasis is placed on technique, accuracy, and precision. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate entry-level competence on final clinical evaluations.
      (S11401)
  

  • MLT 266 - MLT Practicum II

    Class: 0 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 6

    This course provides entry-level clinical laboratory experience. Emphasis is placed on technique, accuracy, and precision. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate entry-level competence on final clinical evaluations.
      (S11220)
  

  • MLT 276 - MLT Practicum III

    Class: 0 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 6

    This course provides entry-level clinical laboratory experience. Emphasis is placed on technique, accuracy, and precision. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate entry-level competence on final clinical evaluations.
      (S12851)
  

  • MLT 280 - Special Practice Lab

    Class: 0 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 1

    This course provides additional medical laboratory experience. Emphasis is placed on laboratory skills and techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in laboratory skills and techniques. (S10243)
  

  • MNT 110 - Intro to Maint Procedures

    Class: 1 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 2

    This course covers basic maintenance fundamentals for power transmission equipment. Topics include equipment inspection, lubrication, alignment, and other scheduled maintenance procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of accepted maintenance procedures and practices according to current industry standards.
      (S23528)
  

  • MNT 111 - Maintenance Practices

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3

    This course provides in-depth theory and practical applications relating to predictive and preventive maintenance programs. Emphasis is placed on equipment failure analysis, maintenance management software, and techniques such as vibration and infrared analysis. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of modern analytical and documentation methods.
      (S16435)
  

  • MNT 131 - Metalworking Processes

    Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3

    This course introduces the standard practices that are found in the metal workshop. Topics include the proper care/use of basic hand tools and precision measuring instruments and layout procedures/operation of lathes, drill presses, grinders, milling machines, and power saws. Upon completion, students should be able to work safely in the metal workshop and use basic metalworking equipment.
      (S20667)
  

  • MNT 220 - Rigging and Moving

    Class: 1 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 2

    This course covers the principles of safe rigging practices for handling, placing, installing, and moving heavy machinery and equipment. Topics include safety, weight and dimensional estimation, positioning of equipment slings, rollers, jacks, levers, dollies, ropes, chains, padding, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely relocate and set up equipment using accepted rigging practices.
      (S13803)
  

  • MNT 230 - Pumps & Piping Systems

    Class: 1 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 2

    This course covers pump installation and maintenance and related valves and piping systems. Topics include various types of pump systems and their associated valves, piping requirements, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to select and install pump and piping systems and demonstrate proper maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
      (S10184)
  

  • MRN 121 - Marine Engines

    Class: 2 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 4

    Prerequisites: Take TRN-110Take HET-110
    Corequisites: HET-110

    This course covers two and four cycle diesel engines that are used for marine vessel propulsion. Emphasis is placed on construction, design, cooling systems, lubrication systems, and air-intake systems. Upon completion, students should be able to test, troubleshoot, diagnose and repair marine engine systems.
      (S23442)
  

  • MRN 147 - Marine Power Trains

    Class: 2 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 4

    This course covers the principles and function of marine power trains. Emphasis is placed on marine gears, drive lines, gear reduction, and installation aboard vessels. Upon completion, students should be able to test, service, and trouble shoot marine power trains.
      (S23443)
  

  • MRN 150 - Adv Marine Electrical Sys

    Class: 2 Lab: 9 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 5

    Prerequisites: Take TRN-120
    This course covers the skills necessary to wire 12-volt direct current and 120-volt alternating current electrical systems found on modern boats and marine applications. Topics include wirer sizing, batteries, wire harnesses, distribution panels, electronic component installation, and electrical system troubleshooting, including generators operation and disassembly. Upon completion students should be able to diagnose, test, and repair advanced electrical systems in marine applications and boats.
      (S23444)
  

  • MSC 110 - Training Cruise I

    Class: 0 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 1

    Restrictions: Restricted to Major 15320

    This course covers the skills necessary to live and work safely aboard oceangoing research vessels. Emphasis is placed on the skills necessary for the safe operation of biological sampling equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to safely live and work aboard an oceanographic research vessel conducting offshore scientific operations. (S21403)
  

  • MSC 112 - Training Cruise II

    Class: 0 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 1

    Restrictions: Restricted to Major 15320

    This course covers the skills necessary to live and work safely aboard oceangoing research vessels. Emphasis is placed on maintaining a 24-hour navigation log and weather watch and safely conducting over-the-side sampling operations. Upon completion, students should be able to maintain a weather log, plot a cruise track, and safely use sampling gear. (S21404)
  

  • MSC 114 - Training Cruise III

    Class: 0 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 1

    Prerequisites: Take One: MSC-110 or MSC-112
    Restrictions: Restricted to Major 15320

    This course covers the skills necessary to live and work safely aboard oceangoing research vessels. Emphasis is placed on utilizing the navigational and hydrographical techniques needed to conduct an offshore bathymetric survey. Upon completion, students should be able to accurately navigate a vessel, gather bathymetric data, and prepare a depth contour plot of a predetermined quadrant. (S24091)
  

  • MSC 120 - Marine Software & Data Ntwks

    Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 2

    This course introduces software used in the marine industry and the network hardware required for data integration. Emphasis is placed on hydrographic/oceanographic software packages, and the use of serial communications, Ethernet, null modem, and USB technologies. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the various software applications and be able to integrate networking technologies when underway. (S24942)
  

  • MSC 122 - Boat Handling/Seamanship

    Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3

    This course covers the skills of boat handling, the practice of seamanship, and safety and survival in the marine environment. Topics include safe boat handling, seamanship under adverse conditions, fire fighting, man overboard rescue, PFDs, EPIRBs, distress signals, lifeboats, and life rafts. Upon completion, students should be able to competently operate small powerboats and demonstrate proficiency in the use of marine fire fighting and lifesaving equipment. (S23388)
  

  • MSC 124 - Industrial Skills

    Class: 1 Lab: 4 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3

    This course offers a practical approach to the mechanical and technical skills needed by technicians in a variety of marine-related jobs. Topics include industrial safety, measurement systems, hand and power tools, fasteners, corrosion protection, project design, and construction and cost estimation. Upon completion, students should be able to safely use hand and/or power tools and understand a variety of measurement and pricing systems. (S23389)
  

  • MSC 126 - Marine Engines

    Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 2

    This course covers fundamental theory, troubleshooting, and maintenance of marine engines and related equipment, especially outboards. Emphasis is placed on maintenance and operational procedures, including corrosion control, lubrication, propellers, carburetors, two-cycle theory, magneto ignition, batteries, starters, alternators, and trailers. Upon completion, students should be able to understand how a marine engine and related components work, perform minor repairs, and properly maintain them. (S13687)
  

  • MSC 132 - Fishing Gear Tech I

    Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3

    This course introduces modern rope seamanship and fishing gear theory, design, repair, and analysis as it relates to fisheries research. Emphasis is placed on various practical knots, rope splicing, marine hardware, biological sampling gear classifications, and the basics of net construction, repair, and design. Upon completion, students should be able to implement marlin spike skills; repair netted material; and identify, design, and construct various types of biological entrapment and entanglement gear. (S23390)
  

  • MSC 134 - Fishing Gear Tech II

    Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 2

    Prerequisites: Take MSC-132
    This course offers further experience and instruction in fishing gear theory and design and the collection and recording of biological data. Emphasis is placed on the general skills needed to design, construct, and repair complex sampling gear and be employed as a fisheries technician. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and apply fishing gear design and construction techniques and collect, compile, and record biological data. (S12028)
  

  • MSC 150 - Marine Navigation

    Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3

    This course provides training in marine piloting and electronic navigation techniques. Topics include use of charts, instruments, navigational aids, compasses, nautical publications, radar, GPS, LORAN, and depth sounders, with an emphasis on plotting techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the safe navigation of vessels utilizing and interpreting information obtained from navigational aids. (S23391)
  

  • MSC 152 - Marine Instrumentation

    Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 2

    This course introduces the various types of oceanographic instrumentation used for the collection of data and samples by the oceanographic community. Emphasis is placed on data recording procedures, proper operation, safe handling, and calibration, maintenance, and repair of instruments. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and correctly use the instruments covered to conduct accurate field measurements. (S13363)
  

  • MSC 154 - Marine Photography

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: Take ENG-085 RED-080 ENG-095 RED-090 DRE-097 or ENG-111Take CIS-110 or CIS-111
    Corequisites: CIS-110CIS-111

    This course introduces the basic concepts, processes, and techniques of photography with emphasis on marine applications. Topics include proper camera operation, composition, exposure, lighting techniques, and the processing of black and white films and papers. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the operation of a camera and portable lighting tools with consistent exposures and darkroom techniques. (S13329)
  

  • MSC 160 - Oceanography

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3

    This course provides a general description of the geology, chemistry, and physics of the oceans. Topics include a history of oceanography, bathymetry, plate tectonics, seawater chemistry and physics, atmostpheric circulation, currents, waves, tides, sedimentation, and coastal geology. Upon completion, students should be able to describe bathymetric features, the chemistry and physics of seawater, atmostpheric and ocean circulations, marine sediments, and coastal processes. (S25580)
  

  • MSC 172 - Marine Biology

    Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3

    This course utilizes field trips to the beach, salt marsh, and other habitats to study marine animals and plants in their natural communities. Topics include divisions of the marine environment, distribution of life in the ocean, and the interrelationships of marine organisms in various habitats. Upon completion, students should be able to scientifically identify various marine species and describe the role they fill in their biological communities. (S11611)
  

  • MSC 174 - Marine Invertebrate Zoo

    Class: 3 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 4

    This course covers the behavior and classification of marine invertebrates. Topics include identification, feeding behavior, reproduction, and symbiotic relationships of marine invertebrates. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and classify marine invertebrates and demonstrate an understanding of their basic anatomy and physiology. (S11590)
  

  • MSC 180 - Water Analysis

    Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3

    This course covers the practical analysis of water samples with an emphasis on marine-oriented techniques and procedures. Topics include basic laboratory skills, microbiology techniques, and the use of wet chemistry and instruments to quantify chemically and biologically important parameters. Upon completion, students should be able to culture microbes, and measure pH, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, and nutrients in natural water samples. (S23393)
  

  • MSC 210 - Marine Envir Samp&Analysis

    Class: 1 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 2

    This course introduces the fundamental principles used in the environmental assessment process and their applicability to environmental laws and policies. Emphasis is placed on characterizing sampling sites; understanding contaminant transport; developing and following sampling plans for the collection of various media; documenting field activities; following proper lab techniques and safety; and interpreting lab reports. Upon completion, students should be able to describe significant environmental regulations applicable to the marine environment, classes and typical sources of contaminants, and current sampling and laboratory techniques and quality control measures. (S24295)
  

  • MSC 216 - Training Cruise IV

    Class: 0 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 1

    Prerequisites: Take One Set:Set 1: MSC-110, MSC-114, and MSC-152Set 2: MSC-112, MSC-114, and MSC-152
    Restrictions: Restricted to Major 15320

    This course covers the skills necessary to live and work safely aboard oceangoing research vessels. Emphasis is placed on conducting standard hydrographic stations using various oceanographic samples. Upon completion, students should be able to set up and conduct a hydrographic station and collect accurate data using various types of marine instrumentation. (S24092)
  

  • MSC 218 - Training Cruise V

    Class: 0 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 1

    Prerequisites: Take One Set:Set 1: MSC-114 and MSC-152Set 2: MSC-216 and MSC-152
    Restrictions: Restricted to Major 15320

    This course covers the skills necessary to live and work safely aboard oceangoing research vessels. Emphasis is placed on conducting a broad range of oceanographic survey techniques, including chemical, meteorological, geological, physical, and biological surveys. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the skills required of a marine technician aboard an oceanographic or survey vessel. (S24093)
  

  • MSC 220 - Marine GIS

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3

    This course introduces students to the software and data components of a Georgraphic Information System. Topics include data collection, management, and analysis, and the creation of marine-based GIS maps. Upon completion, students should be able to use GIS software in marine applications. (S25695)
  

  • MSC 254 - Marine Data Processing

    Class: 1 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 2

    Prerequisites: Take All: NET-125 and MSC-152
    This course introduces standard oceanographic procedures used to process and analyze oceanographic data. Emphasis is placed on the use of standard recording procedures and computer applications for processing and analyzing oceanographic data. Upon completion, students should be able to record and analyze oceanographic data using standard procedures along with computer-based applications. (S25696)
  

  • MSC 256 - Cartogr/Hydro Surveying

    Class: 1 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 2

    Prerequisites: Take NET-125 MSC-152Take MSC-254
    Corequisites: MSC-254

    This course covers basic surveying and cartography techniques as they apply to marine research. Topics include topographic map and bathymetric chart basics, including symbols, contours, elevations, coordinate systems, and basic survey instruments, modeling, and field projects. Upon completion, students should be able to use topographic and bathymetric maps as a research tool and set up and conduct field surveys. (S11694)
  

  • MSC 258 - CAD & Multimedia Display

    Class: 1 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 2

    Prerequisites: Take One Set:Set 1: CIS-110 and MSC-154Set 2: CIS-111 and MSC-154
    This course introduces and provides experience with a variety of technically oriented digital applications. Emphasis is placed on contemporary visual presentation methods and techniques, as well as on an introduction to plotting, editing, and file management with CAD software. Upon completion, students should be able to produce a computerized technical presentation and informational presentation item, and create cross sections and profiles using CAD software. (S23057)
  

  • MSC 276 - Marine Vertebrate Zoo

    Class: 3 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 4

    This course covers the behavior and classification of marine fishes, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Topics include identification, feeding behavior, reproduction, migration, and other marine vertebrate characteristics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify marine vertebrates and demonstrate an understanding of the methods marine vertebrates use to survive in the ocean. (S23394)
  

  • MUS 110 - Music Appreciation

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3

    This course is a basic survey of the music of the Western world. Emphasis is placed on the elements of music, terminology, composers, form, and style within a historical perspective. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in basic listening and understanding of the art of music.
      (S13676)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 111 - Fundamentals of Music

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3

    This course is an introductory course for students with little or no music background. Emphasis is placed on music notation, rhythmic patterns, scales, key signatures, intervals, and chords. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the rudiments of music.
      (S16443)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 112 - Introduction to Jazz

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3

    This course introduces the origins and musical components of jazz and the contributions of its major artists. Emphasis is placed on the development of discriminating listening habits, as well as the investigation of the styles and structural forms of the jazz idiom. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in listening and understanding this form of American music.
      (S13646)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 113 - American Music

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3

    This course introduces various musical styles, influences, and composers of the United States from pre-Colonial times to the present. Emphasis is placed on the broad variety of music particular to American culture. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in basic listening and understanding of American music.
      (S13699)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 114 - Introduction to World Music

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3

    This course provides a basic survey of World Music. Emphasis is placed on non-traditional instruments, sources, and performing practices. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in basic listening and understanding of the art of World Music.
      (S25735)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 121 - Music Theory I

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: Take MUS-125
    This course provides an introduction to the musical elements of melody, rhythm, and harmony. Emphasis is placed upon the interaction of these elements through fundamental analysis and an introduction to part writing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate understanding of melodic voice leading, rhythmic functions within simple and compound meters, and simple harmonic progressions.
      (S25120)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 122 - Music Theory II

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: Take MUS-121
    Corequisites: Take MUS-126

    This course provides a comprehensive study of diatonic harmony. Emphasis is placed on voice leading tasks, part writing, and analysis using various labeling systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate harmonic principles through four-voice part writing, recognize and label non-harmonic tones, analyze chords using Roman numerals, figured bass, and lead sheet symbols, and classify small-scale phrase structure and cadence types.
      (S25121)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 123 - Music Composition

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 1

    Prerequisites: Take One: MUS-111 or MUS-121
    This course provides a study of elementary forms and traditional approaches to the organization of melody, harmony, rhythm, etc. in musical composition. Emphasis is placed on using musical notation to create new musical works. (S12023)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 125 - Aural Skills I

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 1

    Corequisites: Take MUS-121

    This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals in aural skills. Emphasis is placed on the study of basic melodies, harmonies, and rhythms through sight singing and ear training. Upon completion, students should be able to identify diatonic intervals, scales, and chords and perform and dictate simple melodies and rhythmic patterns.
      (S25116)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 126 - Aural Skills II

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 1

    Prerequisites: Take MUS-125
    Corequisites: Take MUS-122

    This course provides a foundation in aural skills. Emphasis is placed on the development of sight singing and ear training skills in diatonic melody, diatonic harmonic progression, and rhythmic patterns. Upon completion, students should be able to fluently read music in treble and bass clefs; utilize any solmization system while sight singing simple diatonic melodies; identify elementary diatonic chord progressions; perform rhythms in simple and compound meters; and dictate diatonic melodic, diatonic harmonic, and advanced rhythmic patterns.
      (S25117)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 131 - Chorus I

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 1

    This course provides an opportunity to gain experience singing in a chorus. Emphasis is placed on vocal techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of choral literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in choral singing leading to performance.
      (S14027)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 132 - Chorus II

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 1

    Prerequisites: Take MUS-131
    This course provides a continuation of studies begun in MUS 131. Emphasis is placed on vocal techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of choral literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in choral singing leading to performance.
      (S13988)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 133 - Band I

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 1

    This course provides an opportunity for those who play a band instrument to gain experience playing in an ensemble. Emphasis is placed on band techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of band literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance.
      (S14035)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 134 - Band II

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 1

    Prerequisites: Take MUS-133
    This course is a continuation of MUS 133. Emphasis is placed on band techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of band literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance.
      (S14007)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 135 - Jazz Ensemble I

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 1

    This course provides an opportunity for those who play an appropriate instrument to gain experience playing in a jazz ensemble. Emphasis is placed on jazz ensemble techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles of jazz literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance.
      (S14021)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 136 - Jazz Ensemble II

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 1

    Prerequisites: Take MUS-135
    This course is a continuation of MUS 135. Emphasis is placed on jazz ensemble techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of jazz literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance.
      (S13994)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 137 - Orchestra I

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 1

    This course provides an opportunity for those who play an orchestral instrument to gain experience playing in an ensemble. Emphasis is placed on orchestral techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of orchestral and string ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance.
      (S14040)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 138 - Orchestra II

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 1

    Prerequisites: Take MUS-137
    This course is a continuation of MUS 137. Emphasis is placed on orchestral techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of orchestral and string ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance.
      (S14006)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 141 - Ensemble I

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 1

    This course provides an opportunity to perform in any combination of instrumental, vocal, or keyboard groups of two or more. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance.
      (S13366)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 141B - Ensemble I - Brass

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 1

    This course provides an opportunity to perform in any combination of instrumental, vocal, or keyboard groups of two or more. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance.
      (L22786)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 141J - Ensemble I - Jazz Orchestra

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 1

    This course provides an opportunity to perform in any combination of instrumental, vocal, or keyboard groups of two or more. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance.
      (L23436)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 141O - Ensemble I - Orchestra

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 1

    This course provides an opportunity to perform in any combination of instrumental, vocal, or keyboard groups of two or more. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance.
      (L23537)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 141R - Ensemble I - Rock

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 1

    This course provides an opportunity to perform in any combination of instrumental, vocal, or keyboard groups of two or more. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble literatu (L22788)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 141S - Ensemble I - Strings

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 1

    This course provides an opportunity to perform in any combination of instrumental, vocal, or keyboard groups of two or more. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble literatu (L23471)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 141W - Ensemble I - Woodwind

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 1

    This course provides an opportunity to perform in any combination of instrumental, vocal, or keyboard groups of two or more. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble literatu (L23467)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 141XB - Ensemble I - Dummy

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 0

    This course provides an opportunity to perform in any combination of instrumental, vocal, or keyboard groups of two or more. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement. (L22787)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 141XJ - Ensemble I - Dummy

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 0

    This course provides an opportunity to perform in any combination of instrumental, vocal, or keyboard groups of two or more. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement. (L23437)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 141XR - Ensemble I - Dummy

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 0

    This course provides an opportunity to perform in any combination of instrumental, vocal, or keyboard groups of two or more. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement. (L22789)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 141XS - Ensemble I - Dummy

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 0

    This course provides an opportunity to perform in any combination of instrumental, vocal, or keyboard groups of two or more. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement. (L23472)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 141XX - Do Not Use

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 0

    This course provides an opportunity to perform in any combination of instrumental, vocal, or keyboard groups of two or more. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement. (L23538)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 142 - Ensemble II

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 1

    Prerequisites: Take MUS-141
    This course is a continuation of MUS 141. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance.
      (S13271)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 142R - Ensemble II - Rock

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 1

    Prerequisites: Take MUS-141
    This course is a continuation of MUS 141. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance.
      (L23321)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 142XR - Ensemble II - Dummy

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 0

    Prerequisites: Take MUS-141
    This course is a continuation of MUS 141. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement. Do Not Use (L23322)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 151 - Class Music I

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 1

    This course provides group instruction in skills and techniques of the particular instrument or voice for those with little or no previous experience. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance.
      (S13815)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 151B - Class Music I - Brass

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 1

    This course provides group instruction in skills and techniques of the particular instrument or voice for those with little or no previous experience. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. U (L22790)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 151G - Class Music I - Guitar

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 1

    This course provides group instruction in skills and techniques of the particular instrument or voice for those with little or no previous experience. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. U (L22794)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 151P - Class Music I - Piano

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 1

    This course provides group instruction in skills and techniques of the particular instrument or voice for those with little or no previous experience. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. U (L22796)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 151S - Class Music I - Saxophone

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 1

    This course provides group instruction in skills and techniques of the particular instrument or voice for those with little or no previous experience. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. U (L23060)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 151V - Class Music I - Violin

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 1

    This course provides group instruction in skills and techniques of the particular instrument or voice for those with little or no previous experience. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. U (L23521)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 151VO - Class Music I - Voice

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 1

    This course provides group instruction in skills and techniques of the particular instrument or voice for those with little or no previous experience. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. U (L22792)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 151W - Class Music I - Woodwind

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 1

    This course provides group instruction in skills and techniques of the particular instrument or voice for those with little or no previous experience. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. U (L22798)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 151XB - Class Music I - Dummy

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 0

    This course provides group instruction in skills and techniques of the particular instrument or voice for those with little or no previous experience. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement. (L22791)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 151XG - Class Music I - Dummy

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 0

    This course provides group instruction in skills and techniques of the particular instrument or voice for those with little or no previous experience. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement. (L22795)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • MUS 151XP - Class Music I - Dummy

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 0

    This course provides group instruction in skills and techniques of the particular instrument or voice for those with little or no previous experience. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement. (L22797)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
 

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