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 Course NumberCourse TitleCreditsCourse Description
ACT205**Income Tax3This course provides the student with a comprehensive explanation of the federal tax structure and training in the application of tax principles as they apply to individual tax returns and supportive schedules. It also furthers the student’s understanding and knowledge of the federal tax structure as it applies to sole proprietorship and partnership.
ACT206*Corporate Taxation3This course provides the student with a comprehensive explanation of tax structure and training in the application of tax principles as they apply to corporate entities. It also furthers the student's understanding of tax law as it applies to advanced tax practice considerations.
ACT210*Microcomputer Accounting3 This course demonstrates basic accounting procedures using computerized accounting software. Students will use MS-Windows PC's to create company files; maintain journals and ledgers; manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, payroll and fixed assets; and create accounting reports. Prerequisites: ACT 201 with a grade of C or better; CIS 100.
ACT211*Accounting for Government and Not-for-Profit Organizations3This course examines the proper accounting procedures and practices for government organizations and not-for-profit entities. Emphasis will be placed on the GASB (Government Accounting Standards Board) principles for state and municipal governments. PRE REQUISITE: ACT 201.
ACT215*Managerial Cost Accounting3This course provides an analysis of cost data for external reporting and internal planning and control. Topics include product costing, budgeting, performance evaluation, and decision making. PREREQUISITE: ACT 202 with a C or better.
ACT221*Intermediate Accounting I3This course covers accounting theory, preparation of basic financial statements, future and present value concepts, receivables, inventory valuation, acquisition, disposal and depreciation of plant assets, intangible assets. PREREQUISITE: ACT 202 with a C or better.
ACT276T*Selected Topics in Accounting1-4Specialized accounting topics such as Intermediate Accounting II or Corporate Taxation are studied in depth. Fifteen classroom contact hours with faculty required per credit hour. May be repeated for credit with a maximum of four hours to apply toward graduation. PREREQUISITE: Permission of the program coordinator.
AGR130Animal Science4A basic study of the anatomy and physiology of animals in agriculture. Animal genetics, feeding, marketing, sanitation and products will be included. PREREQUISITE: Acceptable placement scores or DSPM 0800 and DSPW 0800. Three lecture hours per week (Same as RODP AGR 130)
AGR140Plant Science4Plant structure, physiology, heredity and environment in relation to growth, development, adaptation and management of crops. PREREQUISITE: Acceptable placement scores or DSPM 0800 and DSPW 0800 Three lecture hours per week.
AHC100*Introduction to Healthcare Systems3This course is designed to introduce a core of healthcare employment competencies and personal responsibilities in being a healthcare professional. Interpersonal skills, communication, recognition and response to emergency situations, infection control, legal and ethical issues, healthcare career awareness, and patient assessment are just a few topics to be covered. Three lecture hours per week.
AHC101*Introduction to Physical Therapy1Survey of the field of physical therapy including history, scope of practice, roles of physical therapist and physical therapist assistant, and practice settings. Student analysis of personal goals and reasons for selecting the field. Admission policies and processes, including admission interviews. Project required.
AHC102*Introduction to Health Professions3This course is designed to help introduce students to the required commitment and responsibilities of being a health professional. It also introduces the student to the various health professions and an understanding of the many aspects to be considered in choosing a career in the health field.
AHC104*Introduction to Medical Imaging1Survey of Medical Imaging including the history of radiology, modalities, and emphasis on the role and responsibilities of a radiologic technologist.
AHC109*Safety and Health in the Workplace3A course designed to identify potential health and safety risks and methods to avoid injury on the job. Discussion focuses on injury prevention and safe work practices, identification of hazardous exposures found in the workplace, and common strategies to reduce health risks associated with the workplace. This course may not be used to meet the requirements of the A.A.S., A.S., or A.A. degree.
AHC111*Drugs and Solutions1Medications - Conversions and Dosages. An introduction to medication dosage calculations, symbols, abbreviations, unit dosing, and system equivalent conversion operations. Emphasis of course is on medication problems involving metric, apothecary, and household measurement conversions necessary for medication administration in nursing and other allied health professions.
AHC115*Medical Terminology3A study of the language of the Allied Health sciences and medicine with emphasis on body systems, prefixes, suffixes, root terms, pronunciation and spelling.
AHC130*Anatomy & Physiology for the Health Sciences4A survey of Human Anatomy and Physiology designed for select Allied Health career programs. Body systems, physiological concepts, metabolism and nutrition are discussed using the medical model. The course will not substitute for either BIOL 2010 or BIOL 2020, nor will it satisfy any part of the general education natural science requirement for the Associate of Science degree. Three lecture, two laboratory hours per week.
ART1030Introduction to Art3A general education course designed to meet the humanities/fine arts requirement. This course provides an introduction to the visual language, the nature of creativity, and the functions and forms of art in our own culture and in selected other cultures in human history. A lecture course based on slide presentation and discussion. PREREQUISITES: An acceptable placement score, or DSPR 0800 and DSPW 0800.
ART100Drawing for Beginners3A college-level course designed to introduce elementary skills and methods of drawing. Students participate fully in the same projects as students in ART 101, but are not held to the same pace of skill development. May be used as an elective for non-art majors or as a development course for art majors who are not prepared for ART 101; may not be used to satisfy the Drawing I requirement in the art curriculum. No prerequisite. Six contact hours per week.
ART101Drawing I3This course emphasizes observational skills and the fundamental aspects of drawing - line, tone, space, form, and composition. Traditional media, subjects, and approaches are employed. CO-RECOMMENDATIONS: ART 1030 and ART 121. Six contact hours per week.
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