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ECE 214 - Appropriate Assessment with Young Children 3 CR
Students explore developmentally-appropriate assessment and observation techniques for children ages newborn to eight based on NAEYC standards. Both standardized and non-standardized assessment tests are reviewed. Advanced behavior management, observation, and recording strategies are explored. Students learn about the Individual Education Plan (IEP) and the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) processes. Each student is required to spend four (4) to six (6) clock hours completing field experience outside of scheduled class times which may include working with young children, families, and early childhood professionals. Lab Fee
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C or P in TSRE 55 or ENGL 151 .
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ECE 215 - Positive Child Guidance 3 CR
This course examines theoretical approaches to guidance, positive intervention strategies, observation techniques, and group management skills. Emphasis is on the positive development of a child’s self-esteem, ages newborn to eight, and positive communications with families. Children’s social relationships are examined as are cultural influences. This course is based on NAEYC standards of child development practices. Each student may be required to spend four (4) to six (6) clock hours completing field experience outside of scheduled class times which may include working with young children, families, and early childhood professionals.
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C or P in TSRE 55 or ENGL 151 .
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ECE 217 - School-Age Learning Environments 3 CR
This course introduces students to designing exciting, secure, and developmentally-appropriate school-age programs for children ages five (5) to twelve (12). Students explore the physical, social, cognitive, and emotional development of school-age children. Students gain skills in selecting equipment and individual and group management techniques. This course is based on NAEYC standards of child development practices.
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C or P in TSRE 55 or ENGL 151 .
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ECE 218 - Anti-Bias Curriculum in Early Childhood Settings 3 CR
This course teaches strategies for effectively managing prejudice, gender, and racial differences within early childhood settings. Focus is on cultural respect and disability awareness through the development and application of anti-bias curricula. Students gain skills in ethical decision making relating to a bias-free environment. Lab Fee
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C or P in TSRE 55 or ENGL 151 .
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ECE 219 - Creative Arts and Movement for Young Children 3 CR
Students will have an opportunity to develop techniques in enhancing young children’s fine and gross motor skills through hands-on activities incorporating the arts, music, language, space, materials, sound, and physical movement in early childhood learning environments. This course is based on NAEYC standards of child development practices. Lab Fee
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C or P in TSRE 55 or ENGL 151 .
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ECE 220 - Trends in Early Childhood Education 1 CR
This course expands student’s knowledge through exploration of early childhood education topics including developmentally appropriate practice, program quality assessment, and inclusion of special needs children, positive child guidance and curriculum development for young children. Lab Fee
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ECE 221 - Early Childhood Internship 1 3 CR
Students will need to successfully pass a criminal background check and a State of Michigan Department of Human Services Child Abuse and Neglect Registry (CANR) according to College and Department policy. Students work in early childhood settings to gain professional work experience in the application of competencies based on the NAEYC standards for associate degree programs. Students must be able to meet site requirements which may include a health physical and a TB check. Students must complete a minimum of 275 clock hours of work experience and must file and receive an approved internship application with the Early Childhood Education office prior to registering. Lab Fee
Requisites: (1) Take ECE 201 , ECE 210 , ECE 215 , ECE 224 , ECE 232 , and ECE 233 with at least a grade of C (AND) (2) Take ENGL 151 with at least a grade of C or P.
Additional Information: Department approval based on successful completion of internship application.
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ECE 224 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3 CR
This course introduces students to developmentally-appropriate, high-quality child care programming for children ages birth to eight. Students will complete routines, scheduling, and activities that encourage children’s healthy growth and development. Topics include the state of Michigan Child Care Licensing Regulations, career opportunities in childcare, and types of child care programs. This course is based on NAEYC standards of child development practices. A four (4) clock hour observation outside of course in an approved setting is required.
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C or P in TSRE 55 or ENGL 151 .
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ECE 231 - Early Childhood Literacy 3 CR
This course will examine early literacy development and how early childhood providers can support children’s literacy development. Emphasis is on functional and meaningful literacy activities that will help to build the necessary foundation for young children to learn to read and write. Each student is required to spend at least thirty (30) minutes reading with young children outside of scheduled class times. Lab Fee
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C or P in TSRE 55 or ENGL 151 .
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ECE 232 - Infant and Toddler Care 3 CR
This course provides students with experience in programming, designing, and sequencing learning experiences for children ages newborn to three including providing secure learning environments, and how space and equipment influence children. Students learn how culture affects young children’s development, and how the state of Michigan licensing regulations may pertain to infant and toddler. Students are required to complete sixteen (16) hours of field experience outside of scheduled class times. Lab Fee
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C or P in TSRE 55 or ENGL 151 .
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ECE 233 - Early Childhood Environments 3 CR
This course provides hands-on experience in selecting, preparing, and presenting appropriate curriculum for children in licensed preschool and before-and-after school care settings. Specific areas of study include the development of appropriate learning experiences using music, art, dramatic play, outdoor play, fine and gross motor skills, and literacy. Students learn how to plan appropriate routines. Students are required to complete sixteen (16) hours of field experience outside of scheduled class times. Lab Fee
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C or P in TSRE 55 or ENGL 151 .
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ECE 237 - Young Children with Special Needs 3 CR
This course examines young children with disabilities and a variety of methods to help integrate them successfully into a program. Emphasis is on teaching modalities, curriculum, learning materials, environment, and personnel. The evaluation of an Individual Education Plan will be examined. This course is based on NAEYC standards for early childhood associate degree programs. Each student will be required to spend four (4) to six (6) clock hours completing field experience outside of scheduled class times which may include working with young children, families, and early childhood professionals. Lab Fee
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C or P in TSRE 55 or ENGL 151 .
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ECE 240 - Child Care Administration 3 CR
This course is based on NAEYC standards for administration of childcare centers. Students examine the childcare administrator’s role in directing successful early childhood centers. Topics include safety, child care licensing laws, sound health and nutrition practices, business practices, communication skills, professionalism, personnel management, policy development, accreditation standards, and ethical decision making. Each student will be required to spend one (1) to two (2) clock hours completing field experience outside of scheduled class times, which may include working with young children, families, and early childhood professionals.
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C or P in TSRE 55 or ENGL 151 .
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ECE 250 - Intentional Teaching in Early Childhood 3 CR
Students learn the components of intentional teaching to ensure all children reach their full potential and are school-ready. Students learn how to use reflection and purposeful planning to ensure each child acquires the skills needed to be successful based on individual assessment. Students learn how to balance child and adult-guided experiences to promote effective learning across developmental domains. Students will be introduced to NAEYC ethical standards, coaching, mentoring, and service learning conceptual models in their respective relationships to early childhood education. Each student is required to spend four (4) to six (6) clock hours completing field experience outside of scheduled class times which may include working with young children, families, and early childhood professionals.
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C or P in TSRE 55 or ENGL 151 .
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ECE 260 - Positive Relationships with Families 3 CR
Students learn how to establish and maintain positive relationships with diverse families of young children. Effective communication strategies are emphasized encouraging equal partnerships with families. Advocacy for families is explored. This course is based on NAEYC standards of child development practices.
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C or P in TSRE 55 or ENGL 151 .
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ECE 261 - Topics in Early Childhood 1 1 CR
This course broadens student knowledge through selected topics and issues pertaining to early childhood. Topics may include administration, nutrition, activities, or legal and ethical issues. Each student may be required to spend one (1) to three (3) clock hours observing and working with young children outside of scheduled class times. Lab Fee
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ECE 262 - Topics in Early Childhood 2 2 CR
This course broadens student knowledge through selected topics and issues pertaining to early childhood. Topics may include administration, nutrition, activities, or legal and ethical issues. Each student may be required to spend one (1) to three (3) clock hours observing and working with young children outside of scheduled class times. Lab Fee
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ECE 263 - Topics in Early Childhood 3 3 CR
This course broadens student knowledge through selected topics and issues pertaining to early childhood. Topics may include administration, nutrition, activities, or legal and ethical issues. Each student may be required to spend one (1) to three (3) clock hours observing and working with young children outside of scheduled class times. Lab Fee
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ECE 270 - Early Childhood Curriculum Development 1 1 CR
This course focuses on specific curriculum development topics, such as literacy, math, science, music, learning centers, and the senses for children ages newborn to eight (8) years of age. Students complete course objectives in modules. Lab fee may be charged depending on topic.
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ECE 271 - Early Childhood Curriculum Development 2 2 CR
This course focuses on specific curriculum development topics, such as literacy, math, science, music, learning centers, and the senses for children ages newborn to eight (8) years of age. Students complete course objectives in modules. Lab fee may be charged depending on topic.
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .
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ECE 272 - Early Childhood Curriculum Development 3 3 CR
This course focuses on specific curriculum development topics, such as literacy, math, science, music, learning centers, and the senses for children ages newborn to eight (8) years of age. Students complete course objectives in modules. Lab fee may be charged depending on topic.
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .
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Economics |
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ECON 201 - Principles of Economics-MACRO 3 CR
A study of the American economic system including the basic tenets of the private enterprise system; national income accounting, economic instability, unemployment inflation; modern theory of income employment, employment and prices; fiscal and monetary policy; banking system (including the Federal Reserve); and related contemporary macroeconomic issues. Lab Fee
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .
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ECON 202 - Principles of Economics-MICRO 3 CR
A study of supply and demand analysis; costs of production; structure of American industry; resource pricing; and contemporary microeconomic issues that will include labor economics, urban and rural problems, income distribution, antitrust problems, and international economic issues. Lab Fee
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .
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Education |
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EDUC 200 - Foundations of Education 3 CR
This course introduces students to the historical, sociological, philosophical, and legal foundations of American education with a focus on educational issues and cross-cultural comparison. Special emphasis is placed on the professional responsibilities of teachers. Students are required to complete eight (8) to ten (10) clock hours of field experiences comprised of classroom observations in pre-K through 12th grade settings in public and private schools. Lab Fee
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C or P in TSRE 55 or ENGL 151 .
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EDUC 204 - Exceptional Learner in School-Age Environments 3 CR
Students learn how to support school-age children and adolescents who are exceptional learners in academic environments focusing on kindergarten through 12th grade. Topics include: historical, psychological, social and academic perspectives. Individualization, assessment, and intervention programming is studied. This course builds upon ECE 237 ; however, each course can be taken independently of the other. Students are required to complete at least six (6) clock hours of observations in the K-12th grade classroom settings. Lab Fee
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C or P in TSRE 55 or ENGL 151 .
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EDUC 220 - Education Internship 3 CR
Students will need to successfully pass a criminal background check and a State of Michigan Department of Human Services Child Abuse and Neglect Registry (CANR) according to College and Department policy. This internship provides students with active professional work experience in the field of education. Settings include: Pre-K through 12th grade and encompass administrative, support, and teaching positions. Students may be able to use current paid work experience with approval from Department. Each student must intern a minimum of 175 clock hours over the course of the semester. This class meets as a cohort group on a regular basis. [16-32-48] Lab Fee
Additional Information: Department approval required.
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EDUC 240 - Education Trends 3 CR
This course evaluates the American educational systems historical and global education issues and how they impact society. The focus is on the study of social issues related to educational trends. Special emphasis is placed on addressing community needs and producing civically engaged students. Students learn how to reflect on personal views regarding critical trends in education explaining how these views relate to the world around them.
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C or P in TSRE 55 or ENGL 151 .
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EDUC 241 - Hot Topics in Education 1 1 CR
This course broadens student knowledge through selected topics and issues pertaining to education. Topics may include: learning experiences, legal and ethical issues, literacy, special needs, trends in education, and new practices. Lab Fee
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .
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EDUC 242 - Hot Topics in Education 2 2 CR
This course broadens student knowledge through selected topics and issues pertaining to education. Topics may include: learning experiences, legal and ethical issues, literacy, special needs, trends in education, and new practices. Lab Fee
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .
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EDUC 250 - College Teaching Internship 1 3 CR
Students will need to successfully pass a criminal background check and a State of Michigan Department of Human Services Child Abuse and Neglect Registry (CANR) according to College and Department policy. This unpaid internship is intended to introduce students to the workings of a college and development of knowledge and skills necessary to be an effective educator in higher education. Activities include attendance at a College Board meeting, design of a course and syllabi, selection of instructional materials, interviewing strategies, resume writing, and rotations with college faculty including teaching demos.
Requisites: Take EDUC 200 .
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EDUC 251 - College Teaching Internship 2 3 CR
Students will need to successfully pass a criminal background check and a State of Michigan Department of Human Services Child Abuse and Neglect Registry (CANR) according to College and Department policy. This unpaid internship intends to continue the student’s experience from EDUC 250 and will include activities such as videotaping of a class demonstration; being able to distinguish between the roles of adjuncts and full-time faculty; technology training (including distance learning); attendance at an external College Board meeting; rotations in academic advising; and learning about effective instruction.
Requisites: Take EDUC 250 .
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EDUC 252 - Field Experience 1 1 CR
Students will need to successfully pass a criminal background check and a State of Michigan Department of Human Services Child Abuse and Neglect Registry (CANR) according to College and Department policy. This course provides an opportunity for the student interested in the profession of teaching to gain experience in a local school system.
Requisites: Take EDUC 200 .
Additional Information: Department approval required.
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EDUC 253 - Field Experience 2 2 CR
Students will need to successfully pass a criminal background check and a State of Michigan Department of Human Services Child Abuse and Neglect Registry (CANR) according to College and Department policy. This course provides an opportunity for the student interested in the profession of teaching to gain experience in a local school system.
Requisites: Take EDUC 200 .
Additional Information: Department approval required.
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EDUC 270 - Service Learning in Schools 3 CR
This course broadens student knowledge pertaining to service-learning in K-12 schools. Students investigate trends and historical perspectives of service-learning and evaluate best practices in support of state education benchmarks. Each student prepares a service-learning plan.
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C or P in TSRE 55 or ENGL 151 .
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Emergency Medical Technician |
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EMT C300 - AHA BLS Certification 0.5 CEU CR
The American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification course is a classroom-based certification course in which health care professionals learn to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR to victims of all ages, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner.
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EMT C350 - AHA BLS Instructor 3.2 CEU CR
The American Heart Association (AHA) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Instructor Course is a 32-hour program designed to provide the student with the training necessary to conduct any of the American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) CPR courses which are offered. This course includes: an overview to BCLS instruction, teaching strategies, safety/health concerns, teaching outlines, organizational strategies, mannequin maintenance/troubleshooting/repair, and criteria for evaluating the CPR student. Students taking this course will be required to take a written and practical skills test. Students will be required to present a mini-lecture on a BCLS skill (cognitive or psychomotor). Certification will be given to students after they complete a practicum. This course is based on the 2001 guidelines. Lab Fee
Additional Information: Current (within 1 year) certification in Course C (CPR) from the American Heart Association.
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EMT 110 - Medical First Responder Training 3 CR
The Medical First Responder Course is designed to provide licensure for the student with the Michigan Department of Public Health as a medical first responder. This course is based on the 1997 medical first responder curriculum as established by the Michigan Department of Public Health EMS Division. Students who successfully complete the requirements of this course will be licensed as medical first responders with the Michigan Department of Public Health EMS Division. This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge of what to do for a patient prior to the arrival of an ambulance. This course is designed for anyone who may be required to provide care for a sick or injured individual prior to the arrival of an ambulance. This includes (but is not limited to) firefighters, police officers, and first response team members. The course includes: training in CPR; bleeding control; airway management; splinting; extrication; oxygen therapy; and medical, environmental, and other emergencies. [32-32-64] Lab Fee
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EMT 120 - Basic Emergency Medical Technician Didactic 8 CR
This course is designed to prepare the student for licensure as a Basic Emergency Medical Technician in the State of Michigan. This course involves medical procedures and use of equipment as prescribed by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, U.S. Department of Transportation, and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services EMS Section. Topics include: legal responsibilities, anatomy, physiology, patient assessment, management of various emergency situations, extrication, and current standards for BEMTs in the field. This course is based on the 1996 updated requirements for Emergency Medical Technician training.
Requisites: (1) Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 (AND) (2) Select 1 course from EMT 110 or EMT C300 with at least a grade of C or P.
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EMT 121 - Basic Emergency Medical Technician Skills Lab 2.25 CR
This course is designed to complement the didactic material learned in the EMT 120 course with the hands-on skills required to perform as a Basic EMT. Students will learn and practice skills such as CPR, patient assessment, splinting, airway management, automatic defibrillation, bleeding management, medical antishock trouser application, and IV maintenance. Students will also participate in scenario-based education and computer-based testing and scenarios to reinforce skills learned within this area. [0-72-72] Lab Fee
Requisites: Take EMT 120 .
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EMT 122 - Defensive Emergency Driving/AllSafe 1 CR
The College reserves the right to refuse the driving component to any individual whose driving record does not meet standards of the institution where the driving component is practiced. A course to prepare the licensed EMT (any level) with the defensive driving skills required by the EMS profession. Included in this course is information on AllSafe, defensive driving, tactics, laws regarding operation of an emergency vehicle, and practice in driving. This course includes an eight-hour practice-driving component. [12-8-20] Lab Fee
Additional Information: Candidates who enroll in this course will have their driving record checked by KCC.
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EMT 123 - Basic Emergency Medical Technician Clinical Internship 0.75 CR
This course is designed for students to observe and participate in the clinical experiences in both the pre-hospital and hospital settings. Students must complete a minimum of six eight-hour experiences in the hospital emergency room and in a pre-hospital life support agency. Students must have an android tablet/phone or iPhone with a camera and touchscreen to participate in this course. Lab Fee
Requisites: Take EMT 120 , EMT 121 , and EMT 122 .
Additional Information: Hepatitis-B inoculation/declination form.
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EMT 130 - Basic EMT 1 8.75 CR
This course is designed to prepare the student for licensure as a Basic Emergency Medical Technician in Michigan. This course involves medical procedures and use of equipment as prescribed by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, U.S. Department of Transportation, and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services EMS Section. Topics include: legal responsibilities, anatomy, physiology, patient assessment, management of various emergency situations, extrication, and current standards for BEMTs in the field. This course is based on the requirements for Emergency Medical Technician training from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services EMS Section. This course is part of a three-semester offering of the Basic EMT Program. This course includes certification in Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association.
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .
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EMT 133 - Basic EMT 2 8.75 CR
A continuation of EMT 130 . This course is designed to prepare the student for licensure as a Basic Emergency Medical Technician in Michigan. This course involves medical procedures and use of equipment as prescribed by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, U.S. Department of Transportation, and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services EMS Section. Topics include: legal responsibilities, anatomy, physiology, patient assessment, management of various emergency situations, extrication, and current standards for BEMTs in the field. This course is based on the requirements for Emergency Medical Technician training from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services EMS Section. This course is part of a three-semester offering of the Basic EMT Program. This course includes certification in Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association.
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .
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EMT 136 - Basic EMT Review 2.25 CR
The Basic EMT Review course is designed to prepare a student for the National Registry EMT (NREMT) Examination for the Basic level. Students who participate in this course must have recently completed the Basic EMT certificate at Kellogg Community College. Classroom and computer testing methods are utilized to improve NREMT results on the computer adaptive cognitive test.
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .
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EMT 200 - Pharmacology 1 2 CR
This course is designed to provide the paramedic students with a knowledge of basic pharmacological principles, biological factors influencing drug actions, predictable effects of drugs on physiologic problems, modifiers of predictable effects, commonalities and variations between the actions of drugs employed for comparable therapeutic effect, adverse effects of drugs that can and do commonly occur, and application for pharmacological therapy in the pre-hospital setting. Concentration will focus on cardiovascular drugs in this semester.
Additional Information: Department approval required.
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EMT 205 - Pharmacology 2 2 CR
This course is designed to provide pharmacological information on the remaining non-cardiac drugs, which a paramedic will experience in the pre-hospital and hospital setting. This course is based on the Paramedic Education program requirements as set by the Michigan Department of Public Health.
Requisites: Take EMT 200 with at least a grade of C-.
Additional Information: Department approval required.
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EMT 210 - Cardiology 1 3 CR
This is a course designed to provide knowledge in cardiology to fulfill the needs of the Paramedic Program. This course involves medical procedures and use of equipment as stated by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Michigan Department of Public Health, and the American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support standards. Topics include: rapid interpretation of EKGs, static recognition of EKGs, electrical therapy, pharmacological therapy, and basic algorithms for treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.
Additional Information: Department approval required.
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EMT 211 - Cardiology 1 2 CR
This is a course designed to provide knowledge in cardiology to fulfill the needs of the Paramedic Program. This course involves medical procedures and use of equipment as stated by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and the American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support standards. Topics include: rapid interpretation of EKGs, static recognition of EKGs, electrical therapy, pharmacological therapy, and basic algorithms for treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.
Additional Information: Department approval required.
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EMT 215 - Cardiology 2 3 CR
This course is designed to provide knowledge in cardiology to fulfill the needs of the Paramedic program. This course involves medical procedures and use of equipment as stated by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Michigan Department of Public Health, and the American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support standards. Topics include; pathophysiology of heart disorders, Multi-lead EKG interpretation, and therapeutic modalities.
Requisites: Take EMT 210 with at least a grade of C-.
Additional Information: Department approval required.
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EMT 216 - Cardiology 2 2 CR
This course is designed to provide knowledge in cardiology to fulfill the needs of the Paramedic program. This course involves medical procedures and use of equipment as stated by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and the American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support standards. Topics include; pathophysiology of heart disorders, Multi-lead EKG interpretation, and therapeutic modalities.
Requisites: Take EMT 211 with at least a grade of C-.
Additional Information: Department approval required.
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EMT 220 - Paramedic 1 4 CR
This course is designed to prepare the student for licensure as a Paramedic in Michigan. This course includes patient assessment techniques and concepts, advanced airway management, fluid and shock resuscitation, acid/base and body buffer systems, and multi-systems trauma treatments. Included in this course is a module on medical terminology. The course involves medical procedures and use of equipment as prescribed by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Michigan Department of Public Health, and Calhoun County Medical Control Authority. Lab Fee
Additional Information: Department approval required.
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EMT 221 - Paramedic 1 5 CR
This course is designed to prepare the student for licensure as a Paramedic in Michigan. This course includes patient assessment techniques and concepts, advanced airway management, fluid and shock resuscitation, acid/base and body buffer systems, and multi-systems trauma treatments. The course involves medical procedures and use of equipment as prescribed by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and Calhoun County Medical Control Authority. Lab Fee
Additional Information: Department approval required.
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EMT 225 - Paramedic 2 4 CR
This course is designed to prepare the student for licensure as a Paramedic in Michigan. The course involves medical procedures and use of equipment as prescribed by the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Michigan Department of Public Health, and Calhoun County Medical Control Authority. Topics include: advanced life support in gynecological emergencies, emergency management, gastrointestinal emergencies, lab test analysis, and other medical emergencies.
Additional Information: Department approval required.
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EMT 230 - Paramedic Advanced Practice 4 CR
This course provides the paramedic student the knowledge in the transport of patients with special considerations and advanced EMT operations as prescribed in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Paramedic Curriculum. Student will take a comprehensive exam at the conclusion of this course for certification by Kellogg Community College. This certification can be used as evidence of completion for the National Registry Exam (passage of which leads to licensing in most U.S. states).
Additional Information: Department approval required.
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EMT 235 - Paramedic Pediatric Advance Life Support 2 CR
This course is designed to provide the Paramedic student with the skills and knowledge to handle pediatric emergencies in the pre-hospital setting. Pediatric patients are not treated as young adults. They are a distinct population with different responses to injuries than adults. Lab Fee
Additional Information: Department approval required.
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EMT 240 - Skills Lab 1 2 CR
This course is designed to provide the Paramedic student with the skills as prescribed by the Michigan Department of Public Health (MDPH) for the paramedic curriculum. This course includes skill practice and scenarios (computer, simulation, and classroom). This course is part of the paramedic curriculum and must be taken with EMT 245 within the same year of instruction. Lab Fee
Additional Information: Department approval required.
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EMT 245 - Skills Lab 2 2 CR
This course is designed to provide the Paramedic student with the skills as prescribed by the Michigan Department of Public Health (MDPH) for the paramedic curriculum. This course includes skill practice and scenarios (computer, simulation, and classroom). This course is part of the paramedic curriculum and must be taken with EMT 240 within the same year of instruction. Lab Fee
Additional Information: Department approval required.
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EMT 250 - Paramedic Clinical Experience 1 3.5 CR
This course is designed to provide the first semester clinical hours necessary to meet the requirements of the Michigan Department of Public Health Paramedic curriculum. This course includes clinical rotations at various sites including ambulance, hospital, and skilled care facilities. Included in this course is 16 hours of simulation time to aid the students in meeting their required clinical competencies. In addition, classroom time is scheduled to review clinical procedures and review progress of the students. Lab Fee
Additional Information: Department approval required.
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EMT 251 - Introduction to the Clinical Experience 1 CR
This course is designed to provide the first semester clinical hours necessary to meet the requirements of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Paramedic curriculum. This course includes clinical rotations at various sites including ambulance, hospital, and skilled care facilities. In addition, classroom time is scheduled to review clinical procedures and review progress of the students. Clinical education represents the most important component of paramedic education since this is where the student learns to synthesize cognitive and psychomotor skills. To be effective, clinical education will integrate and reinforce the didactic and skills laboratory components of the program. Clinical instruction will follow sound educational principles, be logically sequenced to proceed from simple to complex tasks, have specific objectives, and be closely supervised and evaluated. Lab Fee
Additional Information: Department approval required.
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EMT 252 - Paramedic Clinical Experience 1 2 CR
This course is designed to provide the second semester clinical hours necessary to meet the requirements of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Paramedic curriculum. This course includes clinical rotations at various sites including ambulance, hospital, and skilled care facilities. In addition, classroom time is scheduled to review clinical procedures and review progress of the students.
Additional Information: Department approval required.
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EMT 255 - Paramedic Clinical Experience 2 3.5 CR
This course is designed to provide the second semester clinical hours necessary to meet the requirements of the Michigan Department of Public Health Paramedic curriculum. This course includes clinical rotations at various sites including ambulance, hospital, and skilled care facilities. Included in this course is 7 hours of meeting and lecture time with the clinical coordinator, 28 hours of simulation time to aid the students in meeting their required clinical competencies, and 140 hours of time in the clinical environment. Classroom time is scheduled to review clinical procedures and review progress of the students. Lab Fee
Additional Information: Department approval required.
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EMT 260 - Paramedic Internship 5 CR
This course is designed to provide the Field Internship as prescribed by Michigan Department of Transportation and the requirements of the Michigan Department of Public Health paramedic curriculum. This course is the last course taken as part of the Paramedic Program. This course includes clinical rotations at ambulance services as the lead Paramedic under the supervision of a field Paramedic. Students are expected to complete their clinical competencies during this class. In addition, classroom time is scheduled to review clinical procedures and review progress of the students. This course includes at least eight hours of medical simulation to help achieve any missing Paramedic competencies. Lab Fee
Requisites: Take EMT 205 , EMT 210 , EMT 215 , EMT 220 , EMT 225 , EMT 230 , EMT 235 , EMT 240 , EMT 245 , EMT 250 , and EMT 255 with at least a grade of C-.
Additional Information: Department approval required.
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EMT 261 - Paramedic Field Prep 1.5 CR
This course is designed to prepare the Paramedic student for a leadership role during the clinical field internship. This course will certify the student in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Trauma Advanced Life Support. The course involves medical procedures and use of equipment as prescribed by the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and Calhoun County Medical Control Authority. Lab Fee
Additional Information: Department approval required.
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EMT 270 - EMS System Management 4 CR
This course is designed to give the student practical insight into the management process of EMS as a service industry. The course specifically applies management principles to the EMS setting. This course builds on previous course work which students have participated in throughout their studies. Topics within this course include: EMS management structures, EMS-related problems, EMS public relations, EMS funding/finance, EMS special programs, employee relations, community relations, leadership concepts, communications skills, OSHA/MIOSHA, and legislation which affects EMS and the work place.
Additional Information: Department approval required.
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EMT 275 - EMS Management Practicum 3 CR
This course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to observe/practice the theories/concepts which they learned within the EMS management course (EMT 270 ). Students will be assigned to an agency supervisor for a 64-hour practicum. During this time, the student is required to observe the daily activities of the supervisor in relationship to management principles. Students are encouraged to develop a project with their supervisor which demonstrates management concepts. Students will meet on a regular basis with the practicum instructor for advice regarding their assignment. [16-64-80]
Requisites: Take EMT 270 with at least a grade of C.
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EMT 280 - EMS Instructor/Coordinator Training 5 CR
The EMS instructor/coordinator course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge to become a licensed EMS Instructor/Coordinator within the State of Michigan. This course is based on the U.S. Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum for an instructor training program. This course is approved by the Michigan Department of Public Health in conjunction with EMT 285 for licensure as an EMS Instructor/Coordinator in Michigan. For more information, please contact the EMS Education Director or the EMS Instructor-Trainer. Lab Fee
Additional Information: Licensure as an EMT-B, EMT-S, or EMT-P; three years of full-time field experience; and departmental approval.
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EMT 285 - EMS Instructor/Coordinator Practicum 5 CR
The EMS Instructor/Coordinator Practicum course is designed to provide the student with guided student teaching within an EMS course or courses. The student will be assigned a site(s) for student teaching. Within this site(s) the student will follow MDPH guidelines in didactic and lab skills lecture. The course instructor and site instructor will periodically meet with the student to review their performance. Following successful completion of this course, the student will be recommended for MDPH licensure as an EMS Instructor/Coordinator. [72-32-104]
Requisites: Take EMT 280 with at least a grade of C.
Additional Information: Department approval required.
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EMT 291 - UMBC Critical Care Emergency Medical Transport Program Clinical Internship 1.25 CR
This course compliments the didactic portion of the UMBC CCEMTP program by providing clinical experiences as recommended by the State of Michigan EMS Division. Legislation is pending which may require clinical experiences to be authorized to function within the State of Michigan as a CCEMTP. This course meets those requirements. Students will participate in clinical experiences with a pre-hospital critical care provider and within the hospital emergency room, operating room, intensive care unit, cardiac catheterization unit, and critical care unit. [0-20-20]
Requisites: Take EMT 292 .
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EMT 292 - UMBC Critical Care Emergency Medical Transport 7 CR
This course is the nationally accepted University of Maryland-Baltimore County Critical Care Emergency Transport Program. This program is designed to prepare paramedics and nurses to function as members of a critical care transport team. Critical patients that must be transported between facilities require a different level of care from hospital or emergency field patients. Participants will gain an understanding of the special needs of critical patients during transport, become familiar with the purpose and mechanisms of hospital procedures and equipment, and develop the skills to maintain the stability of hospital equipment and procedures during transport. Topics include: the critical care environment, breathing management, surgical airway management, hemodynamic management, cardiac management, pharmacological management, GI, GU and renal management, neurological management, complications of transport, and special considerations. This course is based on the updated 2011 curriculum as prescribed by the UMBC. It is highly recommended that students taking course are currently licensed as a Paramedic or Registered Nurse, have BLS Provider, ACLS, ITLS/TNCC/PhTLS, PALS certifications and at least 2 years field experience. Lab fee
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EMT 295 - UMBC Pediatric/Neonatal Critical Care Transport Course 4.25 CR
This intensive one-week course is designed to prepare experienced paramedics, nurses, and respiratory therapists to function as members of a pediatric and neonatal critical care support team. This course is based on the nationally accepted University of Maryland-Baltimore County course in pediatric/neonatal care. Participants will gain an understanding of the special needs of critical patients during transport, become familiar with the purpose and mechanisms of hospital procedures and equipment, and develop the skills to maintain the stability of hospital equipment and procedures during transport. In addition, this course may serve as a springboard for those institutions looking to expand into pediatric critical care.
Additional Information: Two years documented experience in critical care environment.
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ELL 83 - Intermediate Reading and Writing 4 CR
Students will further develop independent reading comprehension skills for reading in English. Emphasis is placed on vocabulary development, active reading strategies, variable reading rates, independent silent reading and comprehension. Students will learn to internalize both the grammar and vocabulary that they have been studying by using it to produce well-formed sentences and paragraph. The focus is on strengthening the students’ ability to express themselves in written English. Students must satisfactory complete their work before advancing to a higher level reading and writing course.
Requisites: (1) ACCUPLACER® ESL reading score of 71 (AND) (2) ACCUPLACER® ESL language use score of 71 (AND) (3) ELL 73 with at least a grade of C.
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ELL 84 - Intermediate Grammar and Communication 4 CR
Students will expand upon their knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary and their ability to understand and use spoken and written English. Special attention is given to the appropriate use of the forms studied.
Requisites: (1) ACCUPLACER® ESL language use score of 71 (AND) (2) ELL 74 with at least a grade of C.
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ELL 85 - Intermediate Speaking and Listening 4 CR
Students will improve their aural and oral communication skills. The three components of the course are: systematic introduction to and practice with the sound system of American English, especially suprasegmentals; extensive listening practice; and introduction to and practice with appropriate conversational skills, such as offering, accepting, and refusing invitations, and asking for and giving opinions.
Requisites: (1) ACCUPLACER® ESL listening score of 71 (AND) (2) ELL 75 with at least a grade of C.
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ELL 93 - Advanced Reading and Writing 4 CR
Students will focus on strengthening the academic writing skills needed for American college courses. Emphasis will be on developing ideas in paragraphs and essays. Students will engage in rigorous study of academic vocabulary needed for college-level writing.
Requisites: (1) ACCUPLACER® ESL reading score of 86 (AND) (2) ACCUPLACER® ESL language use score of 86 (AND) (3) ELL 83 with at least a grade of C.
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ELL 94 - Advanced Grammar and Communication 4 CR
Students will study sophisticated forms of English grammar, including subject/verb inversion, reduced clauses, and complex verb phrases. Special attention is given to the appropriate use of the forms studied. Successful completion of ELL 84 is required for progressing into classes with native speakers.
Requisites: (1) ACCUPLACER® ESL language use score of 86 (AND) (2) ELL 84 with at least a grade of C.
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ELL 95 - Advanced Speaking and Listening 4 CR
Students will develop the listening, note taking and speaking skills needed for success in American college classrooms. Instructional activities will include a variety of formal speech acts, such as introducing, announcing and negotiating. In addition to mastering English Phonemes and suprasegmentals, students will focus on correct pronunciation of high-level vocabulary from the academic word list in the context of formal speaking. Students will develop the listening, note taking and speaking skills needed for success in American college classrooms. Instructional activities will include a variety of formal speech acts, such as introducing, announcing and negotiating. In addition to mastering English Phonemes and suprasegmentals, students will focus on correct pronunciation of high-level vocabulary from the academic word list in the context of formal speaking.
Requisites: (1) ACCUPLACER® ESL listening score of 86 (OR) (2) ELL 85 with at least a grade of C.
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ENGL 151 - Freshman Composition 3 CR
Writing expository prose with emphasis on the thesis sentence, idea development, unity, continuity, coherence, patterns of exposition, and educated usage. Lab Fee
Requisites: (1) Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 (AND) (2) Next Gen ACCUPLACER® writing score of at least 250, or TSEN 95 with at least a grade of C (OR) (3) ACCUPLACER® ESL language use score of 106, and ACCUPLACER® ESL listening score of 106, and ACCUPLACER® ESL reading skills score of 106.
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ENGL 151H - Freshman Composition - Honors 3 CR
The intellectually-able student is permitted to pursue in-depth studies in expository writing. The student must be interested in developing excellence in writing. Lab Fee
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® writing score of at least 276.
Additional Information: Student must meet one or more of the Honors Program’s eligibility requirements.
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ENGL 152 - Freshman Composition 3 CR
A continuation of ENGL 151 , including research writing, examination, and discussion of selected readings. Lab Fee
Requisites: Take ENGL 151 with at least a grade of C or P.
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ENGL 153 - Technical English 3 CR
Instruction and practice in writing for industry and technology. Emphasis is on meeting the written communication needs for the technical student. Lab Fee
Requisites: (1) Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 (AND) (2) Next Gen ACCUPLACER® writing score of at least 250, or TSEN 95 with at least a grade of C.
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ENGL 201 - Advanced Composition 3 CR
Practice in expository writing to develop a mastery of clear, accurate style. This course is recommended for all students majoring in English or in pre-professional programs. Writing assignments are individually designed to relate to students’ majors. Lab Fee
Requisites: Take ENGL 152 with at least a grade of C or P.
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ENGL 203 - Introduction to Creative Writing 3 CR
Designed to introduce students to the basic elements that govern the creation of short fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Emphasis is on development of creative style and the development of craft in handling poetic form.
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .
Additional Information: Recommend prior or concurrent: Take ENGL 201 .
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ENGL 204 - Advanced Creative Writing 3 CR
Designed to facilitate students’ understanding of the ways fiction, poetry, and drama work. Students will deal with theory and technique in traditional and contemporary works, emphasis on expanding creative scope, and developing students’ own voice and style.
Requisites: Take ENGL 203 with at least a grade of C.
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ENGL 207 - Genre Writing 3 CR
Designed to facilitate students’ understanding of the way different genres and editorial needs function in fiction, poetry, and drama. Students will deal with theory and technique in various genre settings, including but not limited to speculative fiction, mystery, western, war, and/or romance. Emphasis is on expanding creative scope, developing individual voice, and mastering individual genre intricacies.
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .
Additional Information: Recommend prior to: Take ENGL 203 .
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ENGL 298 - Independent Study 3 CR
An opportunity for the interested student with a good scholastic record to pursue independently the study of some subject under the direction of a member(s) of the professional staff. Subjects are chosen and arrangements made to suit the needs of the individual student.
Additional Information: Department approval required.
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Engineering Science |
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ENGR 256 - Statics 3 CR
Forces and moments acting upon structural bodies under static loads. Concepts of vectors, free-body diagrams, shear and moment diagrams, centroids, moments of inertia and friction.
Requisites: Take PHYS 221 with at least a grade of C.
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ENGR 258 - Dynamics 4 CR
Kinematics and kinetics of particles, rigid bodies in translation, rotation, and plane motion. Includes impulse-momentum and work-energy methods. Introduction to vibrations. Introduction to space mechanics.
Requisites: Take ENGR 256 with at least a grade of C.
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Engineering Technology |
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ENTE 160 - Manufacturing Processes 3 CR
A hands-on introduction to the processes used to measure, form, fabricate, machine, and finish materials. Laboratory experience in a variety of machining and welding processes will take place at the Regional Manufacturing Technology Center in the Fort Custer Industrial Park. This course will be self-paced instruction through a series of learning modules. Please see your advisor for more details. [0-72-72] Lab Fee
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ENTE 170 - Introduction to CAM and CNC 3 CR
An introduction to Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) processes and the use of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programming for machining operations. Course topics will include safety, machinery used for CAM, machinery setup and operation, manual programing, creating geometry and tool paths using MasterCAM, and importing CAD data. [16-64-80] Lab Fee
Requisites: Take ENTE 160 with at least a grade of C.
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ENTE 195 - Cooperative Work Experience 3 CR
A coordinated industrial work experience for selected students enrolled in the Drafting and Design, and Computer Engineering Technology curricula. Enrollees will be under the supervision of the College and the participating company. Written reports will be required, and a performance appraisal of the student will be made by the College and the employer. Students will meet as a class one hour per week.
Additional Information: Department approval required.
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ENTE 198 - Independent Study 3 CR
Courses may be repeated for additional credit. An opportunity for the interested student with a good scholastic record to pursue independently the study of some subject under the direction of a member(s) of the faculty. Subjects are chosen and arrangements made to suit the needs of individual students.
Additional Information: Department approval required.
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ENTE 215 - Material Science 3 CR
This course is intended to introduce the student to the materials used in engineering/industry and their properties. The types of material studied will include ferrous and nonferrous metals, plastics, rubber, ceramics, glass, and cement. In addition, material inspection, testing, and the effects of heat treatment and corrosion will be studied. Laboratory experiences will include the testing and inspection of materials. [48-16-64] Lab Fee
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ENTE 220 - Statics and Strengths of Materials 3 CR
This course is a study of the force systems which act on an object at rest and the behavior of materials when placed under loads and restraints. Topics will include calculating centers of gravity and moments of inertia; predicting the effect of forces applied in tension, compression, shear, and torsion on riveted and welded joints; and developing bending moment diagrams for beams and columns. Laboratory experiences will focus on the methods of material testing. [48-16-64]
Requisites: Select 1 course from MATH 119 , MATH 132 , or MATH 140 with at least a grade of C.
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FYS 101 - First Year Seminar 1 CR
The First Year Seminar is designed to introduce and connect students to the KCC community and to assist students in the active development of financial planning for college, as well as, setting academic and personal goals. Students will work with instructors to learn strategies for their transition into college, as well as engage in building the skills needed for college success. Course discussions will include academic preparation, self-awareness, and an understanding of KCC services, resources, and student-related policies, and procedures.
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 230, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .
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French |
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FREN 101 - Elementary French 4 CR
Introductory course stressing pronunciation, comprehension, basic grammar structures, and French culture and civilization. Individual/small group sessions to practice grammar and pronunciation are used. [32-32-64] Lab Fee
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .
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FREN 102 - Elementary French 4 CR
Aimed at developing communicative ability, this course is based on a series of real-life themes, situations, and speech. Vocabulary and grammatical structures are presented within an appropriate thematic or situational context. Emphasis is on vocabulary and syntax. [32-32-64] Lab Fee
Requisites: Take FREN 101 with at least a grade of C.
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FREN 201 - Intermediate French 4 CR
Comprehensive oral and written reviews of grammatical structures through varied reading selections, conversations, and presentations. [32-32-64] Lab Fee
Requisites: Take FREN 102 with at least a grade of C.
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FREN 202 - Intermediate French 4 CR
Extensive reading to further develop vocabulary and mastery of the language. Advanced prose selections from varied French writers. [32-32-64] Lab Fee
Requisites: Take FREN 201 with at least a grade of C.
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Geography |
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GEOG 100 - Physical Geography 4 CR
A one-semester lecture and laboratory course devoted to the study of man’s environment on earth. Areas of consideration include earth-sun relationships, the earth’s waters, tectonic and gradational processes, earth materials, the atmosphere, elements and controls of climate, soils, and vegetation. Man, as an active force within and upon this environment, is considered. [48-16-64] Lab Fee
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .
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Graphic Design |
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GRDE 103 - Introduction to Graphic Design 3 CR
This course is an orientation to the graphic design field and a preparation for success in the Graphic Design Program. The course will introduce areas inherent to the field including history, contemporary design, work-related occupations, marketing, typography, printing, web design and animation, and software and hardware. In addition, preliminary training will be provided on the Macintosh computers, printers and network. [24-24-48] Lab Fee
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