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Accounting |
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ACCT 205:Introduction Financial Accounting Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Introduction to accounting and financial reporting concepts and the significance of financial accounting information in decision-making. Emphasis on the accounting cycle; assets, liabilities, and stockholders’ equity; and preparation of financial statements. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CACC 2113: Intro to Financial Accounting.
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ACCT 206:Introduction Managerial Accounting Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 205 . Introduction to managerial accounting theory, tools and concepts, with emphasis on the techniques used to provide information for internal management decisions. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CACC 2213: Intro to Managerial Accounting.
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ACCT 210:Personal Income Tax Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Personal income tax preparation: current internal revenue act and its application to the federal income tax for individuals. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CACC 2613: Tax Accounting/Individual.
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ACCT 212:Computerized Accounting Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 205 . Basic accounting principles using a computerized accounting package. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CACC 2413: Computerized Accounting.
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ACCT 218:Payroll Accounting Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 205 Accounting principles and procedures relating to payroll accounting. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CACC 2513: Payroll.
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Advanced Manufacturing |
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AMFG 100:Introduction to Manufacturing Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 2 Lab hours per week: 1
Prerequisite(s): MATH 098 or appropriate test scores An overview of the functional and structural compositions of manufacturing; including processes, plant safety, and quality in the manufacturing environment. Presents the personal and interpersonal skills required to be part of a high performing team in a manufacturing environment. Topics include team building, effective communication skills, and ethics in the workplace.
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AMFG 102:Tools and Equipment Used in Manufacturing Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 2 Lab hours per week: 1
Prerequisite(s): MATH 098 or appropriate test scores Provides and introduction to math, measurements, schematics, drawings, and prints used in manufacturing. Facilitates application of these skills to safely and correctly use hand tools, power tools, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems.
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AMFG 104:Automation Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 2 Lab hours per week: 1
Prerequisite(s): MATH 098 or appropriate test scores Teaches an introduction to the automation components of manufacturing. Provides hands on experience with electrical circuits, instrumentation, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), computers, and how to safely use this equipment.
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AMFG 106:Introduction to Fabrication, Process Technology and Machining Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 2 Lab hours per week: 1
Prerequisite(s): MATH 098 or appropriate test scores Presents an introductory knowledge of fabrication, process technology and machining careers. Offers hands on experience in each area.
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AMFG 107:Manufacturing Safety, Quality, and Measurements Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 2 Lab hours per week: 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH 098 Corequisite(s): AMFG 108 Lecture and lab covering workplace safety, quality practices, and quality measurements used in modern manufacturing. This course prepares the student to take the Safety and Quality Practices and Measurements modules of the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Certified Production Technician exam.
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AMFG 108:Manufacturing Processes, Production, and Maintenance Awareness Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 2 Lab hours per week: 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH 098 Corequisite(s): AMFG 107 Lecture and lab covering basic manufacturing processes, production methods, and maintenance awareness techniques used in modern manufacturing. This course prepares the student to take the Manufacturing Processes and Production and Maintenance Awareness modules of the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Certified Production Technician exam.
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AMFG 110:Manufacturing Materials and Methods Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH 099 and AMFG 107 and AMFG 108 OR Instructor Permission The course is designed for the manufacturing technologist. Topics include materials of manufacture, manufacturing processes, measurement and part inspection, and manufacturing automation.
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AMFG 202:Introduction to Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 2 Lab hours per week: 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH 102 and AMFG 107 and AMFG 108 The course is designed for the manufacturing technologist. Topics include lean manufacturing, manufacturing economics, lean six sigma, production control, supply chain management, quality systems.
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AMFG 210:Computer Aided Manufacturing Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 2 Lab hours per week: 2
Prerequisite(s): AMFG 110 and TEED 161 or TEED 162 or TEED 143 An introduction to computer aided manufacturing processes including CNC machining and automated plasma and oxy-fuel cutting systems.
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Allied Health |
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ALHT 102:Introduction to Phlebotomy Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Corequisite(s): ALHT 102L Instruction in proper collection, transportation, and handling of blood including blood collection equipment, venipuncture, and capillary collection. Instruction also includes collection and transportation of other body fluids.Withdrawal from lecture mandates withdrawal from laboratory.
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ALHT 102L:Introduction to Phlebotomy Credit Hours: 1 Lecture hours per week: 0 Lab hours per week: 3
Corequisite(s): Corequisite: ALHT 102 Laboratory instruction to reinforce and enhance concepts and techniques presented in ALHT 102 lecture. Withdrawal from laboratory mandates withdrawal from lecture. (This course is offered in the fall and spring semesters. Enrollment in lecture is limited to 30 students per course section. Enrollment in the laboratory course is limited to 15 students per course section).
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ALHT 105:Medical Ethics and Law Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Introduces students, in allied health fields, to potential legal and ethical issues which may be experienced in the healthcare environment. Students will discuss the legal system as it applies to the patient, healthcare provider, and medical institution; and review medical ethical and bioethical issues.
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ALHT 109:Health Care Systems and Safety Credit Hours: 2 Lecture hours per week: 2 Lab hours per week: 0
A course of study designed to introduce students entering the healthcare fields to the health care delivery systems, cultural diversity, employment skills, workplace and general safety issues, emergency preparedness, infection control; OSHA, HIPAA, and current standards for BLS for healthcare providers.
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ALHT 112:Basic ECG Credit Hours: 4 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 3
Corequisite(s): ALHT 109 , BLGY 110 A course designed to provide students with skills related to arrhythmia recognition and monitoring. The laboratory is integrated with the lecture and will provide practicing interpretation with workbook ECGs, actual ECGs and telemetry strips from hospital settings, and hands-on application of ECG and telemetry monitoring equipment.
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ALHT 114:Introduction to Medical Coding Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): BLGY 110 or documented experience in healthcare General broad instruction in the latest editions of ICD, CPT and HCPCS systems used in the coding of diagnoses and procedures in health care facilities. Emphasis is on the development of basic skills needed for accurate coding for medical billing purposes. (This course is designed for students wanting general instruction in medical coding.)
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ALHT 115:Pharmacology for Allied Health Students Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): BLGY 110 , BLGY 120 , or BLGY 230 To provide allied health students with an understanding of pharmacology as it relates to current drug therapy. The major concepts include drug classifications, mechanisms of action, therapeutic effects, clinical indications, methods of administration, adverse reactions, and drug interactions.
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ALHT 116:Pharmaceutical Dosage Calculations and Measurements Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): Placement into MATH 099 or higher, completion of MATH 098 , or ACT Math subscore of 17 Proper calculation of medication dosages. The course includes mathematics review, metric system conversions, dosage measurement equipment, drug orders, drug labels, dosage of drugs, methods to calculate dosages, and IV equipment and drip rate calculations.
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ALHT 201:Medical Supplies and Patient Preparation Credit Hours: 4 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 3
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ALHT 116 . Prerequisite(s): Completion of qualification courses and all medical assistant program requirements. Patient care, knowledge and skills utilized by the medical assistant in the clinical ambulatory care setting. Laboratory activities reinforce lecture. (Days only/spring semester only)
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ALHT 203:Specialty Areas for Medical Assistants Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 2 Lab hours per week: 3
Prerequisite(s): Completion of qualification courses and all medical assistant program requirements. Integrated lecture and laboratory instruction of clinical specialty ambulatory care procedures, including, gynecology, obstetrics, pediatrics, neurology, orthopedics, psychiatry, rehabilitation, cardiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, urology, dermatology, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, endocrinology, oncology, immunology, and allergy. (Fall semester only) (Days only/fall semester only.)
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ALHT 206 ALHT 206:Pathophysiology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): BLGY 120 or BLGY 230 or BLGY 110 This course focuses on specific disease processes, etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, treatments, prognoses, and prevention. An overview of the disease process, infectious diseases, neoplasms, and congenital diseases is also presented.
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ALHT 207:Advanced Medical Language Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): BLGY 110 and BLGY 120 , or BLGY 230 Pronunciation, spelling, definition and abbreviations associated with advanced medical language.
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ALHT 209:Laboratory Testing Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department. Corequisite(s): ALHT 209L Principles and techniques of a variety of laboratory procedures commonly performed in the clinical setting. The course presents urinalysis, hematology, chemistry, immunology and microbiological testing and specimen collection, preparation and transportation. Withdrawal from lab mandates withdrawal from lecture.
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ALHT 209L:Laboratory Testing Lab Credit Hours: 1 Lecture hours per week: 0 Lab hours per week: 3
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department. Corequisite(s): ALHT 209 Laboratory instruction to reinforce and enhance concepts and techniques presented in ALHT 209 laboratory. Withdrawal from lecture mandates withdrawal from lecture.
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ALHT 210:Medical Assistant Practicum Credit Hours: 4 Prerequisite(s): Approval of the Medical Assistant Program Director. The medical assistant student will practice in ambulatory care facility or other medical facility to gain work experience in the performance of medical assistant administrative and clinical duties. Minimum of 220 hours of practical experience is required.
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ALHT 211:Phlebotomy Hospital Clinicals Credit Hours: 7; 180 clinical hours Lecture hours per week: 3 Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Phlebotomy clinical program. Hands-on phlebotomy experience and classroom instruction in patient preparation, selection and preparation of puncture sites, collection of specimens, maintenance of equipment, effective communication and post-collection client care at a variety of clinical sites. This course includes a weekly lecture requirement and 180 clinical hours performed over the semester.
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Anthropology |
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ANTH 201:Physical Anthropology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Physical anthropology includes the concepts of human diversity in the areas of physical adaptation, emergence of Homo sapiens, origins of language and culture, impact of food production and sedentary culture on the human physical landscape, man on the land, medical evolution of disease in culture, and the human reflection in the archaeological record. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CATR 2023: Biological Anthropology.
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ANTH 202:Cultural Anthropology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Cultural anthropology is the study of living peoples, their beliefs, practices, values, ideas, technologies, economies and more. Through a variety of theoretical approaches and research methods, anthropologists today study the cultures of people in any part of the world– including those of industrial and “post-industrial” societies. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CATR 1013: Intro to Anthropology.
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ANTH 205:Introduction to Archaeology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
This course provides an introduction to the methods and theories in archaeological research and data collection with emphasis on how these archaeological practices are used to reconstruct ancient cultures, as well as, a basic overview of artifact identification and classification. The student will learn basic artifact identification, standard field methods, and a survey of archaeological history and theories.
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Art |
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ART 101:2-D Design Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Development of design as a basic problem-solving, creative activity. Two dimensional project work, individual criticism, class discussions, and outside research. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CART 1113: Art Structure/2-D Design.
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ART 103:Drawing I Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
An introduction to fundamentals of basic drawing. Emphasis on skills, composition, and varied materials. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CART 2203: Beginning Drawing.
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ART 104:Drawing II Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): ART 103 Continuation of fundamental drawing with advanced problems and varied materials.
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ART 201:Art History I Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
A survey course of the development of the visual arts and civilization from Prehistoric through medieval art. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CART 2103: Art History I.
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ART 202:Art History II Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
A continuation of Art History I. A survey course of the development of the visual arts and civilization from the Renaissance to contemporary art. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CART 2113: Art History II.
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ART 203:Painting I Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Introduction to painting principles, composition, and color. Explores the two- dimensional surface with basic problems, lectures, critiques, and visual presentations.
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ART 204:Painting II Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): ART 203 Continuation of Painting I with an emphasis on independent investigation of the two- dimensional surface and materials. Emphasis on problem solving with critiques and lectures.
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ART 206:Introduction to Visual Arts Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
An introduction to the principles of art, various art media, processes, and art history in order to provide a basis for the judgment and understanding of art. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CART 1023: Intro to Visual Arts.
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ART 210:Color Theory Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Study of the properties and interactions of color and its perceptual effects through the application of various design principles.
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ART 228:Bridging Digital and Traditional Fine Art Techniques Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): COMM 216 or permission of instructor Students will create analog work using techniques of traditional fine art to apply and expand those methods to create digital artwork. Topics covered include techniques in drawing, painting, and other materials, as well as color theory, styles, and movements. COMM 228 and ART 228 are cross-listed courses - only one of these designated courses will be accepted for credit.
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ART 231:Art for Elementary Teachers Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Incorporates knowledge, appreciation, and concepts of art as a learning tool with related hands-on projects. Emphasis on creativity in the classroom with lectures, workshops, and presentations.
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ART 246:Ceramics I Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
An introductory course in pottery making, including the study and application of basic hand-building methods, firing, glazing, and an introduction to wheel throwing ceramic ware.
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ART 247:Ceramics II Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): ART 246 A secondary course in pottery making with an emphasis on wheel throwing, advanced hand-building techniques, firing, and glazing ceramic ware.
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ART 250:3-D Design Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
An exploration of varied three-dimensional forms, including addition, subtraction, manipulation, and substitution methods. Includes class activities with individual and group critiques. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CART 1123: 3-D Design.
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Biology |
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BLGY 101:General Biology I Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Introduction to the principles of biology for the science major. Topics include a history of biology, scientific method, general concepts and principles of biological molecules, cell structure and function, photosynthesis, cell respiration, cell reproduction, genetics, evolution and ecology. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CBIO 1033: General Biology I (Science Majors).
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BLGY 101L:General Biology I Lab Credit Hours: 1 Lecture hours per week: 0 Lab hours per week: 3
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BLGY 101 Laboratory designed to supplement General Biology I for science majors. Withdrawal from lecture mandates withdrawal from laboratory. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CBIO 1031: General Biology I Lab (Science Majors).
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BLGY 102:General Biology II Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): BLGY 101 A sequence course for science majors to BLGY 101 . The course topics include general concepts and principles of ecology, evolution and classification, biological diversity, and the anatomy and physiology of plants and animals. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CBIO 1043: General Biology II (Science Majors).
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BLGY 102L:General Biology II. Lab Credit Hours: 1 Lecture hours per week: 0 Lab hours per week: 3
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BLGY 102 Prerequisite(s): BLGY 101 Laboratory designed to supplement General Biology II for science majors. Withdrawal from lecture mandates withdrawal from laboratory. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CBIO 1041: General BIology II Lab (Science Majors).
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BLGY 105:Elements of Biology I Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
A survey of broad biological principles for non-science majors. The course topics include scientific method, biological molecules, cell structure and function, genetics, and evolution. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CBIO 1013: General Biology I.
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BLGY 105L:Elements of Biology I lab Credit Hours: 1 Lecture hours per week: 0 Lab hours per week: 3
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BLGY 105 Laboratory instruction designed to supplement BLGY 105 for non-science majors. Withdrawal from lecture mandates withdrawal from laboratory. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CBIO 1011: General Biology I Lab.
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BLGY 106:Elements of Biology II Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
This course provides a sequence lecture course for BLGY 105 and is a survey of broad biological principles for non-science majors. Topics include evolution and biological diversity including a survey of the basic concepts and principles of the five kingdom classification and basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the human body. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CBIO 1023: General Biology II.
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BLGY 106L:Elements of Biology II lab Credit Hours: 1 Lecture hours per week: 0 Lab hours per week: 3
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BLGY 106 Laboratory designed to supplement BLGY 106 for non-science majors. Withdrawal from lecture mandates withdrawal from laboratory. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CBIO 1021: General Biology II Lab.
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BLGY 107:Environmental Science Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
This course includes an introduction to organism-environment interaction, especially humans and their environment. Exploration of contemporary issues in environmental science with an emphasis on man’s interaction with the Earth’s biological and physical resources. This course is also listed as PHSC 107 . Students cannot receive credit for both BLGY 107 and PHSC 107 . The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CEVS 1103: Environmental Science.
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BLGY 110:Medical Terminology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
This course is the study of the basic structure of medical terms including prefixes, suffixes, roots, combining forms, plurals, pronunciation, spelling, and definitions. The course introduces students to fundamental concepts in human anatomy and physiology.
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BLGY 120:Introductory Human Anatomy and Physiology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 099 or placement into ENGL 101 This course is a survey of the structure and function of the organ systems of the human body preceded by a brief consideration of anatomical terminology, cell structure, physiology, and the microscopic structure of tissues.
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BLGY 120L:Introductory Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab Credit Hours: 1 Lecture hours per week: 0 Lab hours per week: 3
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BLGY 120 The laboratory exercises to reinforce a survey of the structure and function of the organ systems of the human body, preceded by a brief consideration of cell structure and physiology, and the microscopic structure of tissues. Withdrawal from lecture mandates withdrawal from laboratory.
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BLGY 202:Microbiology for Nursing and Allied Health Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 099 or placement into ENGL 101 Principles of microbiology, with emphasis on health and disease. This course covers topics including microbial cell structure and function, control of microbial growth, immunology, and the impact of microbes on human health. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CBIO 2113: Microbiology for Nursing & Allied Health.
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BLGY 202L:Microbiology Lab for Nursing and Allied Health Credit Hours: 1 Lecture hours per week: 0 Lab hours per week: 3
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BLGY 202 Laboratory designed to supplement BLGY 202 . Withdrawal from lecture mandates withdrawal from lab. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CBIOL 2111: Microbiology Lab for Nursing/Allied Health.
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BLGY 203:Basic Nutrition Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): BLGY 101 or BLGY 110 or BLGY 230 Principles of nutrition for nursing, allied health, and science majors with an emphasis of underlying physiological processes with application to health and physical fitness. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CBIO 2703: Nutrition.
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BLGY 206:Principles of Microbiology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 107 or CHEM 101 and one life science course. Topics covered include microbial diversity, metabolism, structure and function, physiology, genetics, as well as interactions with hosts and their environments. Lecture emphasizes medically important microbes, techniques used in their handling and control, immunology, and the role of microbes in disease. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CBIO 2123: General Microbiology (Science Majors).
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BLGY 206L:Principles of Microbiology lab Credit Hours: 1 Lecture hours per week: 0 Lab hours per week: 3
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BLGY 206 Laboratory activities to accompany BLGY 206 lecture. Topics covered include microbial diversity, structure and function, physiology, and genetics. Laboratory studies emphasize groups of microbes, techniques used in their handling and control, immunology, and characteristics of some pathogenic microbes. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CBIO 2121: General Microbiology Lab (Science Majors).
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BLGY 230:Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 099 or placement into ENGL 101 A study of anatomy and physiology of the human body. Topics include cells, tissues, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CBIO 2213: Human Anatomy and Physiology I
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BLGY 230L:Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab I Credit Hours: 1 Lecture hours per week: 0 Lab hours per week: 3
Corequisite(s): BLGY 230 Laboratory exercises to reinforce lecture topics through the use of microscopes, microscope slides, posters, diagrams, and models with an emphasis on critical thinking and application. Withdrawal from the lecture mandates withdrawal from lab. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CBIO 2211: Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab.
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BLGY 231:Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): BLGY 230 A study of the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Topics include autonomic nervous, endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, lymphatic, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CBIO 2223: Human Anatomy and Physiology II.
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BLGY 231L:Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Credit Hours: 1 Lecture hours per week: 0 Lab hours per week: 3
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BLGY 231 This course includes laboratory exercises to accompany and reinforce BLGY 231 lecture concepts. Withdrawal from lecture mandates withdrawal from lab. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CBIO 2221: Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab.
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BLGY 244:Introduction to Human Genetics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): BLGY 101 or BLGY 230 General principles of genetics, including heredity and genetic analysis. Emphasis is placed on inheritance of human disease. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CBIO 2513: Intro to Genetics.
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Business Administration |
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BADM 105:General Business Administration Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
A survey of business, introducing the major operations of a business, including production, marketing, finance, and management. The course also examines the economic, social, and political environment of business and prepares the student for further collegiate education in business. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CBUS 1003: General/Intro to Business Administration.
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BADM 108:Finance Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Instruction in budgeting, credit, investment, insurance, real estate, and other areas of money management. A study of the methods of financing, including sources and applications of funds, net worth statement analysis, financial planning, cash flow statement analysis, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, time value of money, and basic risk analysis. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CFIN 2113: Personal Finance.
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BADM 112:Business English Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Review of grammar and punctuation; vocabulary building. Emphasis on accuracy and effectiveness in business writing.
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BADM 113:Business Mathematics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Introductory math designed to prepare the student for problems related to business. A review of basic math, to include interest, decimals, percentages, banking records, discounts, installment buying, payroll records, and depreciation.The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CBUS 1103: Business Mathematics (Lower Level).
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BADM 201:Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
An introduction to macroeconomic theory with application of macro principles to problems of unemployment, inflation, economic growth, fiscal policy, and monetary policy. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CECN 2213: Macroeconomics.
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BADM 202:Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
An introduction to microeconomics, the study of individual market interactions. Concentration on role of customers and producers in markets for particular goods and services. Topics include demand, supply, market equilibrium, international trade, production of goods under pure competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition, and oligopoly. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CECN 2223: Microeconomics.
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BADM 203:Business Statistics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): MATH 101 or MATH 102 Topics in statistics including analysis of variance, hypothesis testing, multiple regression, multinomial experiments and analysis of contingency tables and non-parametric statistics. Course will include use of statistical data analysis software and group projects.
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BADM 208:Entrepreneurial Finance Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): MATH 099 . Basic financial concepts for starting, financing, and sustaining a small business. Formulating a financial business plan, identifying sources of financing, evaluating, and predicting financial performance of a venture.
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BADM 212:Principles of Management Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
An introduction to management theory and practice that integrates classical and modern concepts with real-world examples. Emphasizes the evolution of management theory, behavioral theory, organizational theory, and managerial techniques. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CMGM 2103: Principles of Management (Lower Level).
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BADM 213:Human Resource Management Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Principles and techniques of human resource management with emphasis on planning, developing, selecting, compensating, evaluating, and supervising employees. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CMGM 2213: Human Resource Mgt (Lower Level).
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BADM 214:Principles of Marketing Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
A basic course in marketing including the exchange process, marketing analysis, price determinants, and present-day marketing trends. Emphasis is given to the marketing concept and how firms adapt products and services to changes in consumer demand. Designed for both the student who will take only one course in marketing and the student who intends to major in marketing or related fields. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CMKT 2003: Foundations of Marketing (Lower Level).
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BADM 215:Business Law Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Principles of law relating to legal aspects of business transactions with particular emphasis on contracts. Includes subjects such as bailments, commercial paper, insurance, agency, employment, regulation, property, and consumer protection. Case studies used in class. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CBUS 2103: Business Law.
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BADM 216:Small Business Entrepreneurship Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Small Business Entrepreneurship is designed to provide students with the competencies necessary to prepare them for successful business ownership. This course includes the study of entrepreneurial characteristics, business ethics, basics of financing, marketing fundamentals, product considerations, location and layout concerns, pricing decisions, promotion strategies, and management concepts. The Louisiana Statewide Common Course Catalog name and number for this course are CMGM 2413: Intro to Entrepreneurship (Lower Level).
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BADM 217:Organizational Behavior Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
A study of individual, small group, organizational behavior, and applied treatment of human relations in a business setting; problems of motivation, employee morale, leadership, and communications in goal-oriented activity.
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BADM 220:Business Communications Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): CTEC 100 and ENGL 102 Develops the student’s verbal and nonverbal communication. Emphasis on analyzing critical factors influencing communication effectiveness and writing business letters along with a practical grammar review. Also includes preparation and presentation of a business report and documents relating to the employment process.
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CDYC 101:Foundations of Early Childhood Development Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): Score of 16+ on ACT Reading or score of 85+ on ACCUPLACER Placement Test or score of 70+ on COMPASS Placement Test or successful completion of READ 099 or concurrent enrollment in READ 099 AND successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in other required developmental coursework. This course provides an overview of Early Childhood, including personal and professional growth and development, ethical standards, learning theories, principles of child development and learning, developmentally appropriate practices, working with families, and current issues and trends in Early Childhood Education.
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CDYC 103:The Learning Environment Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): Score of 16+ on ACT Reading or score of 85+ on ACCUPLACER Placement Test or score of 70+ on COMPASS Placement Test or successful completion of READ 099 or concurrent enrollment in READ 099 AND successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in other required developmental coursework. This course focuses on promoting and maintaining the health and well-being of young children. Topics include: safe and healthy learning environments, recognition and reporting abuse and neglect, current state licensing and health regulations, and resources for creating developmentally appropriate environments for young children.
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CDYC 105:Early Childhood Growth and Development Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): Score of 16+ on ACT Reading or score of 85+ on ACCUPLACER Placement Test or score of 70+ on COMPASS Placement Test or successful completion of READ 099 or concurrent enrollment in READ 099 AND successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in other required developmental coursework. This course focuses on topics of early development theories- ranging from theoretical discussions on development in the prenatal period to the cognitive, emotional, and social growth of newborns, infants and toddlers through 36 months. Current brain development during this “sensitive period” will be emphasized. Infant and toddler caregivers will gain knowledge about current developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) to provide the most effective, and nurturing care. It includes theorists: Erikson, Piaget, Vygotski, Maslow, Bandura, Brazelton, Greenspan, Ainsworth, Gerber, Pikler, Jensen and others.
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CDYC 141:Creative Expression in Early Childhood Development Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): Score of 16+ on ACT Reading or score of 85+ on ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension or score of 70+ on COMPASS Reading or successful completion of READ 099 AND successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in other required developmental coursework; successful completion of CDYC 101 , CDYC 103 , and CDYC 105 ; or permission of Program Coordinator. This course is based on developmentally appropriate practices to reflect a creative arts concentration, emphasizing child-directed, as opposed to teacher-directed activities. It acknowledges the philosophy of process-oriented art, instead of product-oriented activity. Also, this course will present an art studio approach; maximizing responsible freedom, decision-making, discovery, creative thinking and expression integrated within the early childhood curriculum. (Fall semester only)
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CDYC 165:Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): Score of 16+ on ACT Reading or score of 85+ on ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension or score of 70+ on COMPASS Reading or successful completion of READ 099 AND successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in other required developmental coursework; successful completion of CDYC 101 , CDYC 103 , and CDYC 105 or permission of Program Coordinator. This course introduces students to the developmental stages and theories of language and promotes an understanding of individual and cultural differences in language. Actual methods and developmentally appropriate practices are discussed, demonstrated and practiced.
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CDYC 170:Math and Science for Early Childhood Educators Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): Score of 16+ on ACT Reading or score of 85+ on ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension or score of 70+ on COMPASS Reading or successful completion of READ 099 AND successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in other required developmental coursework; successful completion of CDYC 101 , CDYC 103 , and CDYC 105 ; or permission of Program Coordinator. This course presents an organized, sequential approach to creating developmentally appropriate math and science curricula for young children. It is designed to support children’s construction of concepts and skills essential to a basic understanding of mathematics and science. Three types of learning approaches are emphasized: naturalistic, informal, and structured. (Fall semester only)
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CDYC 211:Child Guidance Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of any required developmental coursework; successful completion of CDYC 101 , CDYC 103 , CDYC 105 , and CDYC 165 ; or permission of CDYC Program Coordinator. Positive guidance, discipline and behavior management techniques are learned skills that create competent, effective early childhood educators. Many educators leave the field because they lack knowledge and skills in positive guidance. This course will not only give students a background in discipline techniques but will also provide limited practical experiences with children and caregivers. This course will also incorporate parenting skills so that educators can effectively present helpful techniques to parents of young children.
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CDYC 213:Planning the Infant and Toddler Curriculum Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of any required developmental coursework; successful completion of CDYC 101 , CDYC 103 , CDYC 105 , and CDYC 165 ; or permission of CDYC Program Coordinator. This course presents research based knowledge about developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) in the care and development of infants and toddlers in childcare settings. The approach of this course acknowledges the concept of: “The Three Rs: Respectful, Responsive, and Reciprocal Caregiving.” Focus is placed on accepted and current theories of development and stages and ages of children from conception through thirty-six months. Topics include: health and safety regulations; including diapering and feeding, the environment, brain growth, the importance of play, movement, attachment, observation of infants and toddlers, professionalism, and communication with caregivers and parents. (Spring semester only)
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CDYC 218:Communicating with Infants, Toddlers and their Families Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of any required developmental coursework; successful completion of CDYC 101 , CDYC 103 , CDYC 105 , and CDYC 165 ; or permission of CDYC Program Coordinator. Upon review of current research, students will examine the elements of beginning language and literacy and discuss how families, childcare programs and communities can encourage language and literacy development in infants and toddlers. Students will explore and learn the typical milestones of language development and some of the challenges which caregivers and parents might encounter as language emerges in infants and toddlers. Specific research-based tips on how to talk to children with diverse backgrounds and temperaments and guidelines to foster vocabulary and oral language acquisition at home will be provided.
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CDYC 232:School-age Children in Childcare Settings Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): Permission from CDYC Program Coordinator. This course applies research based knowledge about developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) with four, five, six, seven, and eight year olds in childcare settings or before and after school care. The course concentrates on issues and concerns with DAP in early elementary school. Topics in this course include: theories of development and stages and ages of children 4-8 years, the learning environment, health and safety regulations, positive guidance, the importance of play and movement, brain growth and early literacy, communication, professionalism, and other special concerns.
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CDYC 240:Observation and Participation Credit Hours: 3; 40 required hours of field observation Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of any required developmental coursework; successful completion of ENGL 101 , MATH 101 or MATH 102 ; successful completion of at least 21 hours of CDYC courses (must include: CDYC 101 , CDYC 103 , CDYC 105 , CDYC 211 , and CDYC 265 ); and permission of CDYC Program Coordinator. This course presents an overview of child development with several varied methods of observing and assessing development in an actual child care setting.
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CDYC 261:Home, School, and Community Relationships Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of any required developmental coursework; successful completion of CDYC 101 , CDYC 103 , CDYC 105 , and CDYC 165 ; or permission of CDYC Program Coordinator. This course promotes positive communication and professionalism with families. Topics include: the importance of developing positive relationships with parents, attachment and separation anxiety, daily reporting, reporting child abuse or neglect, positive guidance techniques, posting schedules, procedures, changes, developing a parent handbook to communicate the facility’s policies and regulations, and recognizing, recording, and reporting special concerns to parents.
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CDYC 265:Special Needs in Early Childhood Programs Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of any required developmental coursework; successful completion of CDYC 101 , CDYC 103 , CDYC 105 , and CDYC 165 ; or permission of CDYC Program Coordinator. The focus of this course is to provide education about children with special needs. This course covers topics about children (ages birth through 8 years) with physical, cognitive, and social-emotional exceptionalities. Broad areas of study will include programs which provide care for children who are: gifted, talented, hearing or vision impaired, physically challenged, or health impaired and may possess characteristics which indicate learning or behavior disorders, developmental delays, or speech and language deficits. Students will gain knowledge about various developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) strategies and methods, communication techniques with parents, service providers, paraprofessionals, and community resource agencies. Students will learn various state and federal laws concerning children with exceptionalities.
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CDYC 273:Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum and Materials in Early Childhood Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): Score of 16+ on ACT Reading or score of 85+ on ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension or score of 70+ on COMPASS Reading or successful completion of READ 099 AND successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in other required developmental coursework and required English/Math course(s); successful completion of CDYC 101 , CDYC 103 , CDYC 105 , CDYC 165 , CDYC 211 , CDYC 261 , and CDYC 265 ; or permission of CDYC Program Coordinator. Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and materials for young children; required knowledge and skills in curriculum content area and in developmentally appropriate practice.
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CDYC 280:Administration of Early Childhood Programs Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): Three (3) years’ experience as a director in a child care setting or CDA credential (or test-out equivalent), and/or permission from the CDYC program coordinator. This course is designed for directors of childcare centers or students who have plans to become a director in a childcare facility. Topics include: quality programs in childcare, determining the needs of the community, planning the budget, writing a business proposal, childcare licensing and other laws, facility regulations, supplies and equipment, staff issues, marketing, daily program, responsibilities, parenting concerns and other administrative matters.
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CDYC 282:Management and Financial Strategies for the Childcare Business Credit Hours: 3 Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: 0
Prerequisite(s): CDYC 280 plus three (3) years’ experience as a director in a child care setting or CDA credential (or test-out equivalent), and/or permission from the CDYC program coordinator. This course is designed to teach the childcare director skills necessary to manage human and financial resources, how to plan for a financially stable enterprise, and how to complete business tasks more quickly and accurately.
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