Description of Courses
Courses of Study
The section on Course Descriptions, which follows, contains an
alphabetical listing of all disciplines in the College and a description
of all course offerings. The official course title appears in bold type.
The figures in parentheses following the course title denote the
number of semester hours of credit for that course.
Course offerings are listed under the division of instruction in
which they are taught. The courses are identified by course number,
course title, and credit hours. Course numbers have no reference to
the semester in which the courses are taught. The College reserves
the right to alter the course offering of any discipline, and the right
to alter any specific course in the catalog without notice.
The Semester Schedule of Classes is published a few weeks
prior to the opening of each term. It contains a listing of the specific
courses to be offered, with the time, place, and instructor in charge
of each section. It also contains special announcements concerning
registration procedures. Copies are available in the Office of
Admissions and Records and in the Office of Student Services. The
College reserves the right to make changes in any schedule prior to
or during registration.
CEU, Non-Credit Courses
In addition to the credit courses of study, the College offers a
wide variety of non-credit courses through the Continuing Education
and Economic Development. . These offerings are as diverse as the
population they serve and are reviewed regularly to update content
and topics to meet the ever changing needs, interests, and
expectations of the community and workforce. As a result of the
updates, a listing of courses and course descriptions are not
included in this catalog. Course listings and descriptions are provided
in the printed and online schedule of classes each term
Non-credit subject matter ranges from arts and crafts, home
improvement, computer training, workplace skills, leisure-time
activities, financial matters, dance and exercise, management, etc.
Successful completion of non-credit courses earns nationally
recognized CEU credits.
Course Placement
The placement of a student in any given college-level course will
depend upon his/her having met certain prerequisites for that
particular course. Fulfillment of prerequisites for any given course
will be established on the basis of achievement in the corresponding
high school course, the achievement on the related section of the
ACT, and/or the achievement on the other tests administered by the
College during registration procedures for applicants. The placement
procedures are designed to help guide the enrolling student into
courses commensurate with his/her ability.
Course Descriptions
On the following pages, descriptions of courses offered by the
College are listed alphabetically according to subject area.
The descriptions include (1) a subject area abbreviation/three
or four letters (e.g. MUS for MUSIC or ENGL for English), (2) a course
identification number, (3) a short title, (4) semester hours of credit (in
parentheses), (5) a brief content description, (6) whether or not a
laboratory is included, (7) prerequisite or corequisite courses (if
any).
Courses numbered 001 to 0999 are developmental; courses
numbered 100 to 1999 are freshman level; courses numbered 200 to
2999 are sophomore level. Some course numbers may be followed by
a letter. This indicates some special aspect of the course. The current
letter designations used and their meanings are:
D = Dual listed course (Identical course and course number are
also listed in another discipline.) This designation takes
precedence over other letters.
T = Topical or Selected Topics course; content varies; course
often has variable credit. See catalog description for specifics.
C = Course is an Allied Health Clinical Experience.
P = Course is a Practicum course.
S = Special Interest Courses.
= Course can be used to meet Minimum General Education
Core requirements.
Courses that are designated primarily for vocational/career
programs have been designated by an asterisk (*) following the
course number. A number of these courses are accepted as transfer
credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made
by the receiving institution. These courses are collegiate level work,
but they have been developed with a purpose other than being
university parallel courses.

ACCOUNTING
ACT 115* Payroll and Small Business Accounting (3) This course
teaches preparation of payroll and small business accounting records
Topics include payroll tax law, payroll systems, sales tax, state and
local business taxes, and analysis of small business accounting
records. The use of the microcomputer in preparation and analysis
of payroll records is included. PREREQUISITE: ACT 201

ACT 201 Principles of Accounting I (3) Covers the basic principles
and procedures from the management viewpoint. Determination of
net income, values of assets, notes and interest, plant depreciation,
voucher systems, payroll systems, the theory of internal control, and
partnership organizations and operation. (Same as RODP ACC 1104)

ACT 202 Principles of Accounting II (3) Continues with corporation
capital accounts, bonds and investments, basic concepts of cost
and managerial accounting, funds statements, and financial analysis.
PREREQUISITE: ACT 201 with a C or better.(Same as RODP ACC
1105.)

ACT 205* Income Tax (3) This 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