Course Descriptions
All course prerequisites may not be listed. Developmental reading courses are required if a student's reading placement test score indicates the need for RDG 035 and/or RDG 100 or the ESL equivalent. Developmental math courses are required if a student's math placement test score indicates the need for MAT 035 and/or MAT 100. Developmental English courses are required if a student's English placement test score indicates the need for ENG 035 and/or ENG 100, or the ESL equivalent. Students must discuss their placement test scores with an academic advisor before registering for any courses.
| CET 105 | SURVEYING I |
3.0 Credits |
This course includes surveying theory and practice; care and use of instruments; traversing procedures; and computation of closure. Also included in this course are differential and trigonometric leveling and computation of the area of real property. (Prerequisites: MAT 110, EGT 106)
| CET 120 | CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS |
3.0 Credits |
This course includes a study of basic materials used in construction, including research of building product specifications. (Prerequisites: RDG 100, ENG 035, MAT 100 or equivalent placement test score)
| CET 205 | SURVEYING II |
4.0 Credits |
This course includes electro-optical instrumentation techniques and complex computations used in surveying. Also included are field astronomy, highway curves and topographic surveying. (Prerequisites: CET 105, CPT 101or CPT 170, MAT 111)
| CET 216 | SOIL MECHANICS |
3.0 Credits |
This course covers soil types, their engineering properties, and techniques of field and laboratory identification and testing. Also covered is analysis and design of soil-related structures, including spread footings and retaining walls. (Prerequisites: CPT 101 or CPT 170, EGR 194, EGT 106)
| CET 218 | HYDRAULICS |
3.0 Credits |
This course includes the fundamentals of flow, control, disposal of water, and flow through open and closed conduits, orifices, and weirs. (Prerequisites: MAT 110)
| CET 235 | CONSTRUCTION METHODS AND ESTIMATING |
3.0 Credits |
This course covers basic construction techniques with emphasis on cost estimating. This course includes quantity takeoff and tabulation of data using spreadsheet format. Oral and written presentations are included. (Prerequisites: AET 101 or CET 120, CPT 101 or CPT 170)
| CET 238 | CONSTRUCTION PLANNING AND SCHEDULING |
2.0 Credits |
This course covers the decision-making process involved in organizing the labor, materials and equipment for a construction project. The course also includes CPM scheduling techniques, both manually and with the use of computer software. (Prerequisite: CPT 101 or CPT 170, MAT 110)
| CET 242 | CONCRETE DESIGN |
3.0 Credits |
This course covers the design of concrete structural members according to the ACI codes, quality control of concrete and structural inspection. (Prerequisites: CPT 101 or CPT 170, EGR 194, EGT 106)
| CET 244 | STRUCTURAL STEEL DESIGN |
3.0 Credits |
This course covers the design of beams, columns, floor framing, tension and compression members, and bolted and welded connections according to AISC specifications. The course includes making detailed fabrication drawings of beams, columns and connections. (Prerequisites: CPT 101 or CPT 170, EGR 194, EGT 106)
| CET 246 | ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY |
3.0 Credits |
This course covers a study of the sources, treatment, collection and distribution of water and waste water. Also included are water and sewer pipe hydraulics and loads on buried pipes. (Prerequisites: CET 218, CPT 101 or CPT 170)
| CET 251 | HIGHWAY DESIGN |
3.0 Credits |
This course covers a study of the design and construction of a highway. Topics include geometric design, earthwork computations and drainage. (Prerequisites: CET 205, CET 218)
| CGC 101 | INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC TECHNIQUES |
3.0 Credits |
This course covers the processes of printed reproduction, with an emphasis on offset printing. A variety of printing equipment and operating techniques are included.
| CGC 105 | BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY |
3.0 Credits |
This course covers the fundamentals of the photographic process, including principles of picture composition, camera operation and darkroom techniques.
| CGC 106 | TYPOGRAPHY I |
3.0 Credits |
This course covers typography and photocomposition.
| CGC 110 | ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING |
3.0 Credits |
This is an introductory course to the fundamentals of electronic publishing.
| CGC 122 | BASIC OFFSET PRESS OPERATIONS |
3.0 Credits |
This course covers the basic competencies required to operate an offset press. (Prerequisites: CGC 101, CGC 110)
| CGC 125 | BASIC OFFSET PREPARATION |
3.0 Credits |
This course covers the basics of preparing a job to be reproduced from the mechanical stage to preparing the offset printing plate. (Prerequisites: CGC 101, CGC 110)
| CGC 132 | SCREEN PRINTING |
3.0 Credits |
This course covers an introduction to screen printing terminology, equipment and processes.
| CGC 206 | TYPOGRAPHY II |
3.0 Credits |
This course covers advanced typography and photocomposition. (Prerequisites: CGC 101,
CGC 110)
| CGC 210 | ADVANCED ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING |
3.0 Credits |
This course covers a wide range of computer hardware, software and peripherals. (Prerequisite: CGC 206)
| CGC 222 | ADVANCED OFFSET PRESS OPERATIONS |
3.0 Credits |
This course covers advanced techniques in the operation of the offset press. (Prerequisite:
CGC 122)
| CGC 224 | ADVANCED PROCESS CAMERA |
3.0 Credits |
This course builds on basic darkroom skills, including comprehensive study of halftones, duotones, special techniques and four-color reproduction. (Prerequisite: CGC 125)
| CGC 225 | IMAGE ASSEMBLY |
3.0 Credits |
This course covers an in-depth study of the image assembly techniques used for offset printing. (Prerequisite: CGC 125)
| CGC 230 | EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR |
4.0 Credits |
This course covers routine equipment maintenance procedures. (Prerequisite: CGC 122)
| CHM 100 | INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY |
4.0 Credits |
This is an introductory course in general chemistry and principles of chemistry. Emphasis is placed on mathematical solutions and laboratory techniques. (This course does not meet the requirements for an associate degree, but may meet the requirements for a diploma or certificate.)
| CHM 101 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I |
4.0 Credits |
This is the first of a sequence of courses in fundamental principles of chemistry. Topics include atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature, formulas and equations, common substances and reactions, stoichiometry, states of matter, solutions and equilibria. (Prerequisite: MAT 101)
| CHM 105 | GENERAL ORGANIC AND BIOCHEMISTRY |
4.0 Credits |
This course is a study of the fundamental principles of chemistry, including atomic and molecular structure, common substances and reactions, introduction to organic chemistry and biochemistry. (Prerequisite: MAT 101)
| CHM 110 | COLLEGE CHEMISTRY I |
4.0 Credits |
This is the first course in a sequence that includes the following topics: atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature and equations, properties, reactions and states of matter, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions and equilibria. (Prerequisite: MAT 102)
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COLLEGE CHEMISTRY II (FOR STUDENTS CONTINUING IN CHEMISTRY) |
4.0 Credits |
This course is a continuation of the study of atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature and equations, properties, reactions and states of matter, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions and equilibria. Other topics included are kinetics, thermodynamics and electrochemistry. (Prerequisite: CHM 110, MAT 110; students cannot receive credit for both CHM 111 and CHM 112)
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COLLEGE CHEMISTRY II (FOR STUDENTS NOT CONTINUING IN CHEMISTRY) |
4.0 Credits |
This course is a continuation of the study of atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature and equations, properties, reactions and states of matter, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions and equilibria. Other topics included are organic chemistry and biochemistry. (Prerequisite: CHM 110, MAT 110; students cannot receive credit for both CHM 111 and CHM 112)
| CHM 211 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I |
4.0 Credits |
This is the first in a sequence of courses that includes nomenclature, structure and properties, and reaction mechanisms of basic organic chemistry. (Prerequisites: CHM 110 and either CHM 111 or CHM 112)
| CHM 212 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II |
4.0 Credits |
This course is a continuation of basic organic chemistry. Topics include nomenclature, structure and properties, reaction mechanisms of basic organic chemistry, biochemistry and spectroscopy. (Prerequisite: CHM 211)
| CHT 225 | INSTRUMENTAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS |
4.0 Credits |
This course covers modern chemical instrumentation and includes analytical theory and laboratory experiments. Instruments studies include ultraviolet, visible, infrared, and atomic absorption spectrophotometers; gas chromatographs; ph meters; ion analyzers; refractometers; and polorimeters. Microcomputer use is required for verification of experimental results.
| CHT 271 | CHEMICAL ENGINEERING PROCESS PRINCIPLES |
4.0 Credits |
This course provides a systematic approach to quantitative descriptions of chemical engineering systems, while including quantitative relations of chemical reactions and chemical processes.
| COL 103 | COLLEGE SKILLS |
3.0 Credits |
This course may include selected topics such as career planning, study skills, stress management, tutoring, group guidance and other subjects to facilitate student success. It focuses on listening skills, note-taking strategies, time management, textbook mastery, memory techniques and test-taking strategies, and research skills. (Prerequisite: RDG 035 or equivalent placement test score)
| COL 105 | FRESHMAN SEMINAR |
3.0 Credit |
This course is a study of the purposes of higher education and provides a general orientation to the functions and resources of the college. The course is designed to help freshmen adjust to the college community, develop a better understanding of the learning process, and acquire essential academic survival skills.
| CPE 208 | PERIPHERALS |
4.0 Credits |
This course covers the basic input and output equipment interface with computers, including an analysis of the operation of various types of equipment. (Prerequisites: EEM 243, ELT 120)
| CPE 215 | LAN SETUP AND TROUBLESHOOTING |
3.0 Credits |
This course is an introduction to client server system hardware and software setup and troubleshooting. (Prerequisites: RDG 035, MAT 100 or equivalent placement test scores)
| CPE 216 | PC NETWORKING |
3.0 Credits |
This course covers an introduction to LANs for technicians, including installation and troubleshooting of small local area networks. (Prerequisite: CPE 215)
| CPE 220 | COMPUTER OPERATING SYSTEMS |
3.0 Credits |
This course covers the operation of the operating system and its use in analyzing a computer system.
| CPE 224 | SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING |
3.0 Credits |
This course covers the tools and techniques used in troubleshooting computer systems, fault isolation in computer systems using logical analysis of systems and test equipment indications. (Prerequisites: EEM 243)
| CPT 101 | INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS |
3.0 Credits |
This course covers basic computer history, theory and applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases and the operating system. (Prerequisite: RDG 100)
| CPT 115 | COBOL PROGRAMMING I |
3.0 Credits |
This course introduces the nature and use of the common business-oriented language -- COBOL. (Prerequisite: CPT 168)
| CPT 168 | PROGRAMMING LOGIC AND DESIGN |
3.0 Credits |
This course examines problem-solving techniques applied to program design. Topics include a variety of documentation techniques as means of solution presentation. (Prerequisites: MAT 100, RDG 100)
| CPT 170 | MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS |
3.0 Credits |
This course introduces microcomputer applications software, including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, graphs and their integration. (Prerequisites: MAT 100, RDG 100)
| CPT 172 | MICROCOMPUTER DATABASE |
3.0 Credits |
This course introduces microcomputer database concepts, including generating reports from the database and creating, maintaining and modifying databases. (Prerequisites: CPT 101 or CPT 170, MAT 100)
| CPT 174 | MICROCOMPUTER SPREADSHEETS |
3.0 Credits |
This course introduces the use of spreadsheet software on the microcomputer. Topics include creating, editing, using formulas, using functions and producing graphs. (Prerequisites: CPT 101 or CPT 170, MAT 100)
| CPT 176 | MICROCOMPUTER OPERATING SYSTEMS |
3.0 Credits |
This course covers operating systems concepts of microcomputers, including file maintenance, disk organization, batch files and subdirectory concepts. This course also provides the knowledge and skills needed to perform post-installation and day-to-day administration on tasks in a single-domain or multiple-domain Microsoft Windows NT-based network. Instruction includes: disk resources and management; tracking usage and disk space; creating and administering user and group accounts; and administering the MS Windows NT Server and Windows NT Workstation operating system in a real world environment. (Prerequisite: CPT 170, IST 220)
| CPT 179 | MICROCOMPUTER WORD PROCESSING |
3.0 Credits |
This course introduces microcomputer word processing. Topics include creating, editing, formatting and printing documents. (Prerequisites: CPT 101 or CPT 170, OST 105 or keyboarding placement)
| CPT 185 | EVENT-DRIVEN PROGRAMMING |
3.0 Credits |
This course introduces the student to the development of professional-looking, special-purpose Windows applications using the graphical user interface of Windows. (Prerequisite: CPT 168, CPT 234 or by permission of instructor)
| CPT 208 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY |
3.0 Credits |
This course focuses on changes in computer technology. Emphasis will be placed on cutting-edge technologies in telecommunications or information systems, and the course will cover material of special interest to the department. (Prerequisite: permission of department chair)
| CPT 209 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT |
3.0 Credits |
This course examines the methods and procedures used in maintaining microcomputer systems. Topics include hardware and software installation, configuration, operations, and troubleshooting. This course also serves as foundational training in supporting the MS Windows NT operating system. Students learn to boot up, install, configure and trouble shoot the Windows NT operating system. Instruction includes how to manage system policies; file systems, how to configure protocols; NT networking services; remote access; implementing network clients; file synchronization and directory replication. (Prerequisite: CPT 176 or permission from department chair)
| CPT 212 | VISUAL BASIC PROGRAMMING |
3.0 Credits |
This course focuses on windows programming using visual basic to create graphical user interfaces. The course examines forms, controls, graphical controls, loops, control arrays, database and traditional file processing, and application class scheduling. (Prerequisite: CPT 170)
| CPT 213 | ADVANCED VISUAL BASIC PROGRAMMING |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a study of the object oriented features of visual basic and their use in accessing databases. It includes classes, collection and web access. (Prerequisite: CPT 212)
| CPT 215 | COBOL PROGRAMMING II |
3.0 Credits |
This course emphasizes file maintenance and tables using advanced concepts in COBOL. (Prerequisite: CPT 115)
| CPT 220 | E-COMMERCE |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a study of fundamental computer and business concepts applied to the world of e-commerce.
| CPT 232 | C++ PROGRAMMING I |
3.0 Credits |
This introductory course in C++ Programming I emphasizes the designing, coding, testing, and debugging of C++ programs involving input/output operations, data types, storage classes, decision structures, looping, functions, arrays, simple pointers, and strings. (Prerequisite: CPT 235)
| CPT 233 | C++ PROGRAMMING II |
3.0 Credits |
This course introduces object-oriented design techniques using C++ topics include classes, friends, overloading operators, inheritance, and virtual functions. (Prerequisite: CPT 232)
| CPT 234 | C PROGRAMMING I |
3.0 Credits |
This introductory course in C programming emphasizes the designing, coding, testing and debugging of C programs involving input/output operations, data types, storage classes, decision structures, looping, functions, pre-processor directives, arrays and simple pointers. (Prerequisite: RDG 100, MAT 100 or appropriate test scores; Corequisite: CPT 168)
| CPT 235 | C PROGRAMMING II |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a study of using advanced techniques for programming with the C language, including structures, advanced pointers, string manipulations, bit operations and C library functions. (Prerequisite: CPT 234)
| CPT 242 | DATABASE |
3.0 Credits |
This course introduces database models and the fundamentals of database design. Topics include database structure, database processing and application programs which assess a database. (Prerequisite: CPT 115 or CPT 272)
| CPT 247 | UNIX OPERATING SYSTEM |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a study of basic UNIX commands including the vi editor, file structures and shell programming. (Prerequisite: CPT 170)
| CPT 248 | UNIX ADMINISTRATION |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a study of UNIX system operation procedures, administration and networking. (Prerequisite: CPT 247)
| CPT 255 | OPERATING SYSTEM FUNDAMENTALS |
3.0 Credits |
This course examines popular operating systems of several different types of computers. Topics include command languages, utility programs, and screen design. This course also examines designing, implementing and supporting the Windows NT Server network operating system in a multidomain enterprise environment. (Prerequisites: CPT 209)
| CPT 257 | OPERATING SYSTEMS |
3.0 Credits |
This course examines the theory of operating systems and how the operating system theory is implemented in current operating systems. (Prerequisite: CPT 215)
| CPT 259 | CICS-VS APPLICATIONS DESIGN |
3.0 Credits |
This course covers on-line applications using CICS facilities. Topics include terminology, architecture, features, options, strategies, and techniques for design and implementation of efficient, responsive and maintainable CICS programs. (Prerequisite: CPT 215)
| CPT 262 | ADVANCED WEB PAGE PUBLISHING |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a study of advanced techniques in web page design and implementation. (Prerequisite: IST 226)
| CPT 263 | ADVANCED MULTIMEDIA FOR WEB PAGES |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a study of advanced topics in graphics, audio, and video elements to be used in the design and implementation of effective web pages. (Prerequisites: CPT 290, IST 226)
| CPT 264 | SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES |
3.0 Credits |
This course covers the techniques of system analysis, design, development and implementation. (Prerequisites: CPT 168, CPT 234)
| CPT 267 | TECHNICAL SUPPORT CONCEPTS |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a study of technical support/help desk concepts and techniques for supporting computers and computers services. (Prerequisites: CPT 172, CPT 174, CPT 179, CPT 168, IST 220)
| CPT 268 | COMPUTER END-USER SUPPORT |
3.0 Credits |
This course prepares students to train and support end-users. Topics include end-user support functions, developing training modules, and strategies to provide ongoing technical support. Emphasis is on solving problems with users (needs analysis, troubleshooting, and interaction with users). (Prerequisites: CPT 267)
| CPT 272 | ADVANCED MICROCOMPUTER DATABASE |
3.0 Credits |
This course emphasizes accessing databases using advanced concepts in microcomputer database application software. Techniques include SQL, application generators and database programming to generate various applications. (Prerequisite: CPT 172)
| CPT 274 | ADVANCED MICROCOMPUTER SPREADSHEETS |
3.0 Credits |
This course emphasizes complex applications of spreadsheet software for the microcomputer using advanced concepts. (Prerequisite: CPT 174)
| MICROCOMPUTER MULTIMEDIA CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS |
3.0 Credits |
This course will cover introductory microcomputer multimedia concepts and applications. The course will utilize text, graphics, animation, sound, video and various multimedia applications in the design, development and creation of multimedia presentations. (Prerequisite: CPT 170)
| MICROCOMPUTER MULTIMEDIA ANIMATION, GRAPHICS AND VIDEO |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a study of using advanced techniques in the design development and creation of multimedia graphics, animation, and video. Topics include: image processing, 2-D and 3-D design, video capture, and virtual reality. (Prerequisite: CPT 290)
| CPT 292 | MICROCOMPUTER MULTIMEDIA SOUND AND MIDI |
3.0 Credits |
This course examines the theory and practical application of digital sound and musical instrument digital interfaces. The course will demonstrate how these sound and musical techniques are implemented in current multimedia applications and computer systems. (Prerequisite: CPT 290)
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ADVANCED MICROCOMPUTER MULTIMEDIA APPLICATIONS |
3.0 Credits |
This course covers advanced topics for microcomputer multimedia development utilizing advanced techniques in the use of text, graphics, animation, sound, video and compact disc. Script language programming and its use in the development of interactive multimedia presentations are included. (Prerequisite: CPT 290)
| CRJ 101 | INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE |
3.0 Credits |
This course includes an overview of the functions and responsibilities of agencies involved in the administration of justice, including police organizations, court systems, correctional systems and juvenile justice agencies.
| CRJ 110 | POLICE PATROL |
3.0 Credits |
This course provides an understanding of the duties, extent of authority and responsibilities of the uniformed patrolman. Special emphasis is placed on patrol function-line activities, including traffic control and investigation, community relations, vice control, tactical units, civil disturbances and preventive patrol.
| CRJ 115 | CRIMINAL LAW I |
3.0 Credits |
This course covers the development of criminal law in America. The basic elements of specific criminal offenses, criminal defenses and various legal principles upon which criminal law is established are reviewed. (Prerequisites: CRJ 101 with a "C" or better, ENG 100 or equivalent placement test score)
| CRJ 120 | CONSTITUTIONAL LAW |
3.0 Credits |
This course covers the analysis of the historical development of the U.S. Constitution and the relationship of rights contained therein to the state and the individual. The application of the Bill of Rights to federal and state systems is examined.
| CRJ 125 | CRIMINOLOGY |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a study of the various theories of criminal causation and control, the identification of criminal typologies, and the reaction of society to crime and criminals. (Prerequisites: CRJ 101 with a "C" or better, ENG 100 or equivalent placement test score)
| CRJ 130 | POLICE ADMINISTRATION |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a study of the organization, administration and management of law enforcement agencies. Students are introduced to the principles of organization and management and to concepts such as organizational behavior, planning and research, budgeting, selection and training of personnel, and coordination of services. (Prerequisites: CRJ 101 with a "C" or better, ENG 100 or equivalent placement test score)
| CRJ 150 | INTERVIEWING AND COUNSELING |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a study of the basic elements of human relationships in order to provide techniques for interviewing and conducting individual therapy. Small group dynamics and interview counseling sessions are examined as information gathering methods. Particular emphasis is placed on interpersonal relationships and the development of communication skills. Concepts and techniques of interrogation are studied in depth.
| CRJ 202 | CRIMINALISTICS |
3.0 Credits |
This course covers an introduction to investigative techniques that stress the examination of questioned documents, fingerprint techniques, polygraph examinations, firearm identifications, pathology, toxicology, ballistics and clandestine operations.
| CRJ 210 | THE JUVENILE AND THE LAW |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a study of the juvenile justice system. This process is examined from initial custody to disposition, both from a historical and modern perspective.
| CRJ 220 | THE JUDICIAL PROCESS |
3.0 Credits |
This course includes an overview of the law-making function of the courts, the growth of common law, the structure and organization of the courts, court processes and procedures involved in criminal and civil cases and the question of reform for the administration of justice. (Prerequisites: CRJ 101 with a "C" or better, ENG 100 or equivalent placement test score)
| CRJ 222 | ETHICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a study of the application of ethical theories to the Criminal Justice profession. Issues concerning morals, ethics and human behavior are reviewed. The importance of professional ethics relating to the behavior of police, court officials and correctional personnel are analyzed. (Prerequisites: CRJ 101 with a "C" or better, ENG 100 or equivalent placement test score)
| CRJ 224 | POLICE COMMUNITY RELATIONS |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a study of the importance of two-way communication between the criminal justice system and the community to foster a working relationship to control crime. A variety of topics are studied, including citizen involvement in crime prevention and police officer interpersonal relations.
| CRJ 230 | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION I |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a study of the fundamentals of interviewing witnesses and interrogating suspects. Different methods of conducting crime scene searches and methods used in investigating various crimes are studied in the course.
| CRJ 232 | WHITE COLLAR CRIME INVESTIGATION |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a study of non-violent property crimes including cybercrime, wire and bank fraud, securities fraud, and state property crimes. The course focuses on identifying types of white-collar crimes and associated evidence, investigative techniques, case preparation and presentation.
| CRJ 236 | CRIMINAL EVIDENCE |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a study of the established rules of evidence from arrest to release in the administration of criminal justice. (Prerequisites: CRJ 101 with a "C" or better, ENG 100 or equivalent placement test score)
| CRJ 242 | CORRECTIONAL SYSTEMS |
3.0 Credits |
This course is an introduction to aspects of the correctional function in criminal justice, including organization, process, procedure, and clients incarcerated and on conditional release. (Prerequisites: CRJ 101 with "C" or better, ENG 100 or equivalent placement test score)
| CRJ 244 | PROBATION, PARDON AND PAROLE |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a study of the development, organization, operation and results of systems of probation and parole as substitutes for incarceration. The philosophy and methods of treatment of offenders and the operational problems and activities of the probation/parole officer are studied in the course.
| CRJ 246 | SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE |
3.0 Credits |
In this course issues are examined within the criminal justice community/profession that are of special concern to students and practitioners because of such elements as timeliness, local concern, legal issues or other dynamic factors.
| CRJ 250 | CRIMINAL JUSTICE INTERNSHIP I |
3.0 Credits |
This course includes practical experience in a criminal justice or private security setting. (Prerequisite: successful completion of CRJ 101 with a "C" or better, ENG 100 or equivalent placement test score and 24 hours of curriculum course work and approval of the CRJ program director.)
| CRJ 251 | CRIMINAL JUSTICE INTERNSHIP II |
3.0 Credits |
This course includes additional practical experience in a criminal justice or private security setting. (Prerequisite: CRJ 250)
| CRJ 260 | SEMINAR IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE |
3.0 Credits |
This course includes a study of new trends in criminal justice. (Prerequisites: CRJ 101 with a "C" or better, ENG 100 or equivalent placement test score)
| CRP 121 | MACHINE SHORTHAND I |
3.0 Credits |
This is an introductory course to the basic theory for writing on the stenotype machine. Students will learn the basic theory of machine shorthand and writing for CAT (computer-aided transcription), including memorization of brief forms, phrase building, short and long vowels, and rapid reading of machine shorthand notes. (Prerequisite: 30 nwpm or advisor approval; Corequisite: CRP 131)
| CRP 122 | MACHINE SHORTHAND II |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a study of basic machine shorthand theory with emphasis on accurate writing, reading and transcription. An introduction to testimony and jury charge material is included. (Prerequisites: CRP 121, CRP 131; Corequisite: CRP 132)
| CRP 131 | MACHINE SHORTHAND SKILL DEVELOPMENT I |
1.0 Credit |
This course includes speed building through class dictation and read-back, tapes, and additional machine assignments. (Corequisite: CRP 121)
| CRP 132 | MACHINE SHORTHAND SKILL DEVELOPMENT II |
1.0 Credit |
This course includes a continuation of speed building through class dictation and read-back, tapes, and additional machine assignments. (Prerequisites: CRP 121, CRP 131; Corequisite: CRP 122)
| CRP 133 | MACHINE SHORTHAND SKILL DEVELOPMENT III |
1.0 Credit |
This course includes a continuation of shorthand speed building through class dictation and read-back, tapes, and additional machine assignments. (Prerequisites: CRP 122, CRP 132)
| CRP 141 | COURT REPORTING COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY |
3.0 Credits |
This course includes keyboarding on the pc, with emphasis on speed and accuracy using the touch system. (Prerequisite: typing speed of 30 nwpm or advisor approval)
| CRP 151 | LEGAL TERMINOLOGY |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a study of legal and courtroom terminology with special emphasis on Latin terms used in the legal field. (Prerequisites: CRP 122, CRP 132)
| MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY FOR MACHINE SHORTHAND |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a study of medical terms, definitions, root words, prefixes and suffixes with machine theory application of medical terms. (Prerequisite: AHS 102)
| CRP 161 | COURT REPORTING COMMUNICATIONS |
3.0 Credits |
This course covers the production of accurate transcripts, including emphasis on grammar, punctuation and spelling. Capitalization is also emphasized.
| CRP 231 | MACHINE SHORTHAND SKILL DEVELOPMENT IV |
1.0 Credit |
This course includes speed improvement through class dictation and read-back, tapes, and additional machine assignments. (Prerequisite: CRP 133; Corequisite: CRP Speed Lab)
| CRP 232 | MACHINE SHORTHAND SKILL DEVELOPMENT V |
1.0 Credit |
This course includes speed-building through class dictation and read-back, tapes, and additional machine assignments. (Prerequisite: CRP 231; Corequisite: CRP Speed Lab)
| CRP 242 | COURT REPORTING COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY II |
3.0 Credits |
This course is a study of computer-aided transcription for court reporters with emphasis on accuracy. (Prerequisite: CRP 141)
| CRP 243 | COURT REPORTING COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY III |
3.0 Credits |
This course includes computer-aided transcription of court reporting materials with an emphasis on accuracy. (Prerequisite: CRP 242)
| CRP 271 | COURT REPORTING PROCEDURES |
3.0 Credits |
This course includes a study of CAT, including transcript projects from actual circuit and family court cases, mock trials and conferences. Emphasis is placed on decorum, ethics and appropriate dress. (Prerequisites: CRP 151, 160 WPM or approval of instructor)
| CRP 281 | COURT REPORTING PRACTICUM |
3.0 Credits |
This course involves actual writing on the shorthand machine with an experienced reporter in actual situations--depositions, trials, motions, hearing, etc.--and transcript production. (Prerequisites: Minimum 180 WPM with 95 percent accuracy on testimony material)
| CWE 111 | COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE I |
1.0 Credit |
This course includes cooperative work experience in an approved setting.
| CWE 112 | COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE I |
2.0 Credits |
This course includes cooperative work experience in an approved setting.
| CWE 122 | COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE II |
2.0 Credits |
This course includes cooperative work experience in an approved setting.