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General Information Welcome...... 4 About MCC...... 5 Admission...... 8 Transfer Students...... 11 Tuition and Fees...... 14 Financial Aid...... 16 Student Services...... 21 Student Activities...... 23 College Procedures...... 24 Noncredit...... 37 College Facilities...... 39 Campus Map...... 40 Directory of Personnel...... 152 Glossary of College Terms...... 154 Index...... 157 Calendar...... 160 Academic Programs Associate Degree Programs Associate of Arts...... 44 Associate of Science...... 45 Associate of Liberal Studies...... 46 Associate of General Studies...... 47

Associate of Applied Science Degree Programs Accounting...... 48 Automotive Technology...... 49 Business Administration/Entrepreneurship...... 50 Business Administration/Management...... 51 Business Administration/Marketing...... 52 Business Information Systems...... 53 Computer Support Technology...... 54 Cosmetology Management...... 55 Criminal Justice/Corrections...... 56 Criminal Justice/General...... 57 Early Childhood Development...... 58 Education Paraprofessional...... 59 Electronics Technology...... 60 Engineering Technology...... 61 Industrial Technology...... 62 Integrated Manufacturing Technology...... 63 Medical Office Administration...... 64 Nursing...... 65 Office Administration...... 67 Technical Drafting & Design...... 68 Welding...... 69 2

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Certificate Programs Automotive Technology...... 72 Computer Support...... 73 Cosmetology...... 73 Criminal Justice/Corrections...... 74 Electronics Technology...... 75 Entrepreneurship...... 75 Information Processing Assistant...... 76 Integrated Manufacturing Technology...... 77 Liberal Studies...... 78 Machine Tool Operation...... 78 Medical Assistant...... 79 Pre-Nursing...... 80 Small Business Development/Management—Automotive Technology...... 81 Technical Drafting...... 82 Welding Technology...... 82

Job Training Programs Apprenticeship Training...... 84 Automotive Brake Systems...... 85 Automotive Electrical & Electronic Systems...... 85 Automotive Engine Performance...... 86 Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning...... 86 Automotive Suspension & Steering...... 87 Child Development Associate...... 87 CIS Job Readiness...... 88 Corrections Officer Training...... 88 Digital Publishing & Presentation...... 89 Emergency Medical Technician...... 90 Entrepreneurship...... 91 Health Care Access Manager...... 91 Health Care Access Representative...... 92 Input Productivity...... 92 Long-Term-Care Nurse Assistant...... 93 Office Applications...... 93 Renewable Energy...... 94 Retail...... 94 Retail Management...... 95 Supervision...... 95 Web Design Specialist...... 96 Course Descriptions Course Code Index...... 97 Course Descriptions...... 99

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 Welcome

Welcome to Montcalm Community College. We are glad you’re here and hope your experiences with us will be rewarding. This college was created to provide excellent local learning opportunities and our services and educational programs remain focused on helping our students succeed in their endeavors.

On the following pages, you can read about the college and learn more about our curriculum choices and various learning support services. As you participate in college programs or services, I know you will find our staff members to be pleasant and helpful. We are here to support your learning needs and we will do what we can to assist you in the process.

I hope that you find this catalog helpful as you begin your next level of learning. Best wishes for a bright future.

— Robert C. Ferrentino, President

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 About MCC

Montcalm Community College began in fall Mission 1963 as an idea in the minds of a group of Montcalm Community College is a leader in public-spirited citizens. It had become obvi- creating a learning community, contributing to ous to the people of Montcalm County that shared economic, cultural and social prosperity such factors as distance to existing colleges, for all our citizens. rising educational costs, increasing demands upon institutions of higher education and the growing specialization of the workforce were Vision combining to form a mandate for local post- Montcalm Community College is west-central high school education. Michigan’s preeminent provider of and pre- ferred choice for education, training and life- MCC became a reality on March 2, 1965, when long learning opportunities. it was established by an overwhelmingly fa- vorable vote. The first Board of Trustees was also elected and a one-mill annual tax levy Values was established. Montcalm Community College subscribes to the following institutional values: Completion of a joint site survey resulted in the purchase of land on Sidney Road for the • We provide a caring environment for our campus. MCC’s 220-acre-campus is near both students, staff and community. the geographical and population centers of the district and is accessible from all directions by • We expect competence and the pursuit of county and state highways. excellence from our students and staff.

Five presidents have served MCC including Dr. • We work in concert with our community Donald Fink, 1965-1971; Dr. Clifford Bedore, stakeholders to advance the philosophy 1971-1978; Dr. Herbert Stoutenburg, 1978-1984; of life-long learning. Dr. Donald C. Burns, 1984-2009; and Robert C. Ferrentino, J.D., 2009-present. • We are committed to providing open access and fostering success for all of our The college is accredited by the Higher Learning learners. Commission, a member of the North Central Association (30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 2400, Chi- PREPARING PEOPLE cago, Ill. 60602, 312-263-0456) and an AQIP FOR SUCCESSFUL TRANSFER participant. • Providing liberal arts, science and techni- MCC has progressed steadily since its approval cal study programs at the freshman and by area voters in 1965. Credit courses are sophomore levels that are transferable to available to students desiring selected classes other institutions of higher education. or classes leading to a certificate or degree. Upgrading and retraining courses, a wide PREPARING PEOPLE FOR variety of noncredit and recreation courses, COMPETENCE IN THE WORKPLACE employment services, counseling, financial aid assistance, career planning services and • Providing occupational programs and tutoring are also available. A dedicated staff, courses based on current standards and student body and community have helped workplace competencies for those seeking make the dream of 1963 a viable community career preparation. college — a learning community dedicated to meeting the educational needs of the people • Providing consultation and human re- it serves. source development for area employers and employees. 5

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 The Educational Program and the best effort of which they are capable at

MCC all times. Students and their instructors should The educational program at Montcalm Com- approach the learning process collaboratively bou t munity College is based on a philosophy hav- A and with an attitude of optimum achievement. ing as its chief goals the following outcomes: A high quality of performance is a consistent

demand of all in this community of learning. 1. For arts and sciences students, a two- year college education of high quality is provided offering a firm grasp of the Assessment Policy basic areas of knowledge: communica- Montcalm Community College uses a variety of tion skills, social science, natural science, assessment methods to help ensure student suc- mathematics and humanities. In addition cess and to improve and document institutional to this basic core of learning, a series of effectiveness. Assessment begins during the electives permits students to explore admission process when students’ basic read- areas of special interest. It is expected ing, writing, math and study skills are assessed. that students who complete two years of Results from the COMPASS (computer-based) academic study have an understanding assessments assist advisors and counselors in of how knowledge is gained in the vari- determining appropriate course placement. ous academic disciplines and possess the Many courses require minimum performance skills to become a lifelong learner. levels on the COMPASS assessments as a prerequisite to enrollment. 2. For applied science students, a high degree of occupational competence at the The COMPASS assessment must be taken prior skilled or semiprofessional level should to enrolling in specific courses. Assessment be achieved. For students who seek an schedules are available in Student Services and associate degree as well as occupational online at www.montcalm.edu. The following competence, successful completion of the individuals may not be required to participate general education core is also required. in the COMPASS assessment: those who have Because associate-degreed technicians previously completed the COMPASS assess- frequently assist professional workers ment (students transferring assessment scores such as physicians, engineers or dentists, from another institution must provide a copy of graduates are expected to have compe- the results), those holding a bachelor or higher tence in the realm of ideas and theories as degree, senior citizens (60 years of age and a necessary complement to skill training older), those who audit a course that requires and possess the skills to become lifelong testing, and those who obtain a waiver from learners. the course instructor.

3. For all students, an opportunity to explore both academic and occupational studies Learning Outcomes while still qualifying for an associate de- Montcalm Community College is committed to gree will be provided. Where educational providing a learning community that is effec- goals are not aimed specifically at transfer tive and meets the needs of learners. As one to a four-year college or at a skill specialty, means of meeting that commitment, a continu- students may enjoy greater flexibility in ous quality improvement process is used that planning their programs of study along involves measuring student learning and using lines of varied interest. the results to improve teaching and learning. Learning outcomes have been identified for 4. For non-degree, non-certificate students, each course and degree program offered by the the opportunity to study for increased college. To measure student learning, faculty understanding, for greater job skill or for use a variety of assessment methods during a other personal reasons without reference course offering. Degree program and general to formal, prescribed educational pursuits education outcomes are assessed by a variety is encouraged. of methods including transfer studies, graduate follow-up studies, placement studies, licen- In all cases, MCC students are expected to pur- sure/certification results, portfolios, capstone courses and graduation studies. 6 sue a chosen course of study with enthusiasm

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 A General Education Any graduate of an associate degree program bou t

in occupational studies judged by his or her MCC Members of the faculty have identified a core employer as lacking in technical job skills nor- set of competencies that each associate degree mally expected of a job-entry-level employee graduate from Montcalm Community Col- will be provided further skill training of up to 16 lege should possess. These competencies are semester credit hours by MCC without charge. considered integral to providing opportunities for lifelong learning, preparing people for The employment must be full time and Student successful transfer, and preparing people for Services must certify the job as directly related competence in the workplace. The identified to the graduate’s program of study. competencies are reflected in a recommended set of courses that make up the general educa- The initial date of employment of the graduate tion core requirements for each of the associate must be within one year of the graduation date. degrees offered at the college. All associate- degree graduates are expected to demonstrate The employer must certify in writing that the increased: employee is lacking the job-entry-level skills identified in writing at the time of initial em- • proficiency in written and oral communi- ployment, and must specify the area(s) of skills cations; deficiency within 90 days of the graduate’s • understanding of the natural world and initial employment. the scientific method; • understanding of the American political RETRAINING GUARANTEE system; Skill retraining will be limited to 16 credit • understanding of global interdependence hours and to enrollment in courses regularly and the interrelation of communities, offered by MCC. states, nations and peoples; • knowledge of issues related to cultural The skill retraining must be completed in one diversity; academic year. • understanding of and proficiency in basic computational methods and mathematical The employer, the graduate and a college ad- concepts and applications; visor, with the advice of appropriate teaching • understanding of and proficiency in the faculty, will develop an educational plan which application of the tools of information specifies the courses constituting the 16 credit technology to personal and professional hours of further retraining. work; • proficiency in critical thinking and prob- The graduate must meet all prerequisites, lem solving; and corequisites and other enrollment requirements • ability to make ethical considerations in for retraining courses. political, social, professional and personal endeavors. Failure, withdrawal or audit of retraining courses is creditable to the 16-credit-hour limit. The Guarantee FOR TRANSFER CREDIT OF ACADEMIC The graduate or the employer will bear the cost AND CAREER COURSES AND FOR of books, supplies, uniforms, transportation, JOB COMPETENCY insurance and other related items. The college Montcalm Community College will refund the will waive tuition and fees. tuition of any MCC graduate for any course passed at MCC with at least a C grade if that earned course credit does not transfer to a college or university. The transfer must be to an accredited college or university within one year of graduation. Such classes must be listed as transferable on the transfer institution’s official curriculum guide sheets posted on that institution’s Web site. 7

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 Admission

Admission Policy Admission Application Montcalm Community College is an “open Application for Admission forms are available door” institution, providing educational op- from Student Services, located in the Donald portunities for all who seek them. Anyone who C. Burns Administration/Library Building on is 18 years of age or older or whose high school the college’s Sidney campus, and all MCC off- class has graduated, is eligible to attend MCC campus sites as well as area high school coun- as a degree-seeking student. Anyone under the seling offices and the MCC Web site at www. age of 18 may attend as a non-degree seeking montcalm.edu. There is no application fee. student. Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to academic programs Prospective students may apply online or with specific entry requirements. submit a completed Application for Admission form to MCC’s Student Services Office. Official Montcalm Community College complies with high school transcripts or GED results should applicable federal and state laws prohibit- be sent directly from the high school or testing ing discrimination, including Title IX of the center. Official transcripts from previously at- education amendments of 1972, Section 504 of tended colleges or universities should be sent the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans directly from those institutions to MCC. Evalu- with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Michigan ation of post-secondary transcripts may take Handicappers’ Civil Rights Act. up to six weeks after the transcript is received.

It is the policy of Montcalm Community Col- Students who are admitted and do not attend lege that no person; on the basis of race, sex, within 18 months of acceptance must reapply. color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, Both high school and college transcripts may marital status, height, weight, disability or need to be resubmitted. Vietnam-era veteran status; shall be discriminated against in employment, educational programs, activities or admissions. In addition, Assessment arrangements can be made to ensure that the Academic assessment using COMPASS or ACT lack of English-language skills is not a barrier testing is required for all students pursuing a to admission or participation. program of study at MCC or who wish to enroll in a course with a test score listed as a prerequisite. Test scores must be on file in Student New Student Services. New students must complete and submit an Application for Admission prior to Enrollment Process testing. Students exempt from testing are those who have previously completed the COMPASS A PROSPECTIVE STUDENT SHOULD: test or attained the required ACT scores (18 or above in individual test modules), have earned • apply for admission; a bachelor’s degree, are age 60 or older, audit • apply for financial aid (if desired); classes or obtain a waiver from the instructor. • have official high school or GED tran- Only COMPASS test scores are accepted as scripts and transcripts from other colleges placement scores for MATH prefix courses; or universities attended sent to MCC; ACT math scores cannot be used. See page 10 • complete assessment testing, which is for the Placement Score Equivalencies Chart. required before enrolling in many entry- level courses; Your readiness to take an online or hybrid • register for classes; and course can be assessed using the READI test. Go • arrange payment for classes. to www.montcalm.edu and search for “Readi”.

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 A Nursing and Allied Health Guest Students from d m ission Program Admission Other Colleges Students who intend to apply to nursing or Students currently enrolled at other colleges or another allied health program must also meet universities may attend MCC on a guest stu- the admission requirements to that particular dent status by completing a Michigan Uniform program. General standards required by the Guest Student Application, available from the health care professions include, but are not lim- Admissions Office at the institution where the ited to, drug screens, finger printing, criminal student is enrolled or MCC’s Web site at www. background checks, immunizations, and other montcalm.edu. required documentation and certifications.

Admissions requirements for these programs International Students can be obtained through the MCC Admissions International students must complete an Inter- Office. national Student Application for Admission as well as an MCC Application for Admission; both are available on the MCC Web site at www.montcalm.edu. International students Admission of Non-degree must submit original certified transcripts, in Seeking Students English, of all previous high school and post- Applicants who wish to take selected courses secondary course work; a financial statement for personal interest or enrichment should or affidavit of support indicating ability to indicate this on their Application for Admis- meet all educational expenses; documenta- sion. These applicants are not required to tion of English language skills (TOEFL); and submit high school or college transcripts, but a letter indicating their educational plans. must complete entry requirements for specific Students must have established local housing courses. Non-degree applicants are not eligible and transportation arrangements. for federal or state financial aid. International students who wish to have international post-secondary credit transferred to Admission of High School, MCC must submit a course-by-course credit evaluation available through either World Middle School and Educational Services (WES) or the American Elementary School Association of Collegiate Registrars and Ad- Students missions Officers (AACRAO). Students who wish to enroll in MCC courses prior to graduation from high school should New Student Orientation meet with their school counselor to submit an Orientation is a key element of student success. Application for Admission and discuss readi- Students learn strategies that assist them in ness for college course work. acclimating to post-secondary education and learn about resources available to help them succeed. Because MCC is committed to aca- Dual Enrollment demic success, all new students are required Dual Enrollment is an educational option for to complete a new student orientation session high school students. Students are officially before beginning classes at MCC. Students enrolled in high school and simultaneously who have successfully completed 15 semester enrolled in one or more college classes. The or 21 term hours or more at another college classes may be taken for both college and high or university, are taking only courses with school credit. Students interested in dual en- ARTS or PHED prefix or are taking classes for rollment must contact their high school coun- audit only, may be exempt from orientation, selor or principal for eligibility requirements but are encouraged to participate. In-person and authorization to register. Students must orientation is available prior to each semester meet all college admission and registration on MCC’s Sidney campus and online orienta- requirements. tion is available on MCC’s Web site at www. montcalm.edu. 9

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 Academic Advisement Academic advising is a collaborative effort between counselors or advisors and the students. Educational counselors and academic advisors d m ission

A Students are expected to read all pertinent are available to assist students with academic MCC student information and participate in planning and defining their educational goals. the advising process. Students are encouraged Students may receive assistance with course to meet with a counselor or academic advisor recommendations to meet education and prior to registering, but are required to do so program requirements, dropping and adding before their second enrollment at MCC. courses, changing program of study, petition- ing procedures and issues related to transfer.

Placement Score Equivalencies Chart

COMPASS ASSET Course Pre/Co Score Score Placement requisites Reading 49-65 Reading 33-36 ENGL050 GNST156 & CMIS101 66-81 37-42 ENGL051 GNST100 & CMIS101 82 4 434 ENGL100 and others Writing 21-37 Writing 35-38 ENGL070 GNST156 & CMIS101 38-69 39-43 ENGL071 GNST100 & CMIS101 70 4 44 4 ENGL100 and others Pre-Algebra 1-35 Numerical 29-37 MATH050 GNST156 Skills 36-43 38-40 MATH075 GNST100

44 41 4 MATH100

Algebra 34-65 Elementary 40-49 MATH104 Algebra 66 4 50 4 MATH159 MATH120

College 31-45 Intermediate 36-40 MATH159 MATH120 Algebra Algebra 46 4 41 4 MATH250 With permission from the Math Department Trigonometry 31-45 College 33-37 MATH159 MATH120 Algebra 46 4 38 4 MATH250 With permission from the Math Department 10

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 Transfer Students

Transfer from MCC PREPARING TO TRANSFER Students should apply early for admission to Students planning to transfer to another insti- the institution they have selected. An applica- tution should be aware that each institution tion fee may be required. Many institutions evaluates, accepts and applies transfer courses have application deadlines and a limit on the differently. In order to achieve the most efficient number of new students to be admitted to a transfer of courses, students are encouraged to specific program. Criteria for admission may consult an MCC counselor or academic advisor include one or all of the following: the com- as well as contact the transfer advisor at the munity college grade point average (GPA), high receiving institution as soon as possible after school GPA, and SAT/ACT scores. Presenta- enrolling at MCC. Each institution may vary tion of a portfolio, an audition or interview may in regard to the minimum grade required for a be a factor for acceptance into certain degree course to transfer and in the number of credits programs. Additional admission or program that may transfer. requirements may exist for specific programs, degrees or majors. Curricular guides for many degree programs at Michigan colleges and universities are avail- Students must submit a written request for able via the home college or university Web an official copy of their MCC transcript to the site, admissions or advising office or in MCC’s Enrollment Services Office. Official transcripts Student Services Office. It is recommended must be sent directly from MCC to the receiv- that students follow the transfer curriculum ing institution. Upon admission, the receiving guide designed specifically for the major and institution will perform a credit evaluation of institution in which they plan to transfer, if the transcripts. available; further information may be found on the Counseling tab in MyMontcalm at Transfer students need to be aware of all dead- my.montcalm.edu and the MACRAO Web site lines for payment of tuition and fees, residence at www.macrao.org. hall reservations, financial aid and scholarships, placement testing, etc. Academic scholarships Students who are uncertain about the college awarded by senior institutions may be available or university to which they intend to transfer to students transferring from MCC. Contact are encouraged to initially follow the guide- the Student Services Office for information on lines for earning the MACRAO endorsement availability and application deadlines. and/or to follow the degree requirements for earning an associate degree in Arts, Science, Before transferring, students are encouraged Liberal Studies or General Studies. Students to visit the institution to which they plan to who transfer credit to MCC are encouraged to transfer. Campus tours are often available meet with a counselor or academic advisor to if arranged ahead of the visit. Students are plan any subsequent transfer. Note: Not all encouraged to meet with an admissions rep- Michigan colleges and universities participate resentative, faculty or academic counselor at in the MACRAO Agreement. the transfer institution well in advance of their planned transfer. Students planning to transfer to another community college or an out-of-state institution MACRAO STATEWIDE COLLEGE should contact an admissions representative AND UNIVERSITY ARTICULATION at that institution to plan their course work AGREEMENT at MCC. In 1973, the Michigan Association of Col- legiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (MACRAO) Transfer Agreement was established to improve transfer student articulation between two-year and four-year colleges in 11

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 Michigan. MCC is a participant in the agree- secondary transcripts may take up to six weeks ment. This agreement stipulates that 30 semes- after the transcript is received. Equivalent t uden s

S ter hours of 100-level and above, compatible, courses may be accepted in transfer for cor- general course work will be granted smooth responding MCC courses. If a course has no ransfer transferability to participating colleges and equivalent at MCC, it may be used as an elective. T universities and these credits will be applied Credits, not grades, are accepted for courses in toward a student’s general education require- which a grade of C or better was earned. MCC ments at participating Michigan institutions. is based on a semester system; two-thirds credit Not all Michigan colleges and universities is granted for courses earned at an institution participate in this agreement and some in- on terms or quarters. Consult the Graduation stitutions have provisos to acceptance of the section on page 28 for additional information MACRAO endorsement. on the number credits that must be earned at MCC. Following the transcript evaluation, Students completing the 30-credit-hour transfer courses and credit will be placed in the program must request their transcript show student’s transcript, which is available to view “MACRAO Agreement Satisfied.” Students by logging in to MyMontcalm. Students may who feel they have met the requirements for request a review of the evaluation. Questions this agreement should fill out a MACRAO regarding the evaluation should be directed to Agreement Application, available in Enroll- the Director of Enrollment Services. ment Services upon completion. Courses that meet the MACRAO requirements can be found under the Liberal Studies Certificate Credit for Prior Learning on page 78. Practical experience is often equivalent to knowledge that would be gained through Students completing the Liberal Studies cer- coursework. Credits granted for prior learning tificate or an associate degree should contact experiences may or may not transfer beyond an advisor or counselor to determine which MCC at the discretion of the receiving institu- courses meet specific degree requirements of tion. Contact Student Services with questions the college or university to which he or she regarding credit for prior learning. intends to transfer. CREDIT OR WAIVER BY EXAMINATION This information cannot be considered an Students wishing to receive a waiver or credit agreement or contract between the individual for courses in which they feel competent and student and MCC or its staff. for which a course competency exam is offered may opt for credit or waiver by examination. Credits granted through examination may or Transfer to MCC may not transfer beyond MCC at the discretion TRANSFERRING POST-SECONDARY of the receiving institution. CREDIT COURSES Students planning to transfer to MCC should a. Credit by examination: Students who take have transcripts from other institutions sent a competency exam prior to enrollment to the college well in advance of the first in or starting the course will be charged semester of attendance as part of ensuring a a $5-per-credit-hour examination fee. smooth and efficient advising and registration Students successfully completing a course process. To transfer credit to MCC, students competency exam will receive an S grade must have official transcripts sent directly and course credit upon payment of full from other post-secondary institutions they tuition and fees. Financial aid does not have attended; only official transcripts will pay for credits earned by exam. be evaluated. b. Waiver by examination: A $5-per-credit- Credits earned from regionally accredited hour examination fee will be charged. institutions of higher learning are accepted; Upon successful completion of the exam, credits earned from non-regionally accredited the requirement for taking that course post-secondary institutions may be evaluated may be waived. This is only available for on a case-by-case basis. Evaluation of post- a specific course once and is not available 12

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 T for a course in which a student has already Student must enroll at Montcalm Community ransfer received a grade. If the waiver is approved College within 26 months after high school for a course required in a certificate or de- graduation or the articulated credit does not S t uden s gree, the student will be required to take apply. the equivalent number of credit hours in other course work not otherwise required Articulated credits will be added to the stu- in the program. dent’s MCC transcript upon request to Enroll- ment Services. No grade will be assigned, no CLEP AND DANTES tuition charged, and there will be no effect MCC students who have taken part in the Col- on the grade point average. Credits will be lege Level Examination Program (CLEP) and/ used to satisfy program/certificate/degree or DANTES Subject Standardized test (DSST) requirements. and achieved the ACE recommended score or higher on a subject area test may request MCC credit for articulated courses is limited credit for the course. A $5-per-credit-hour fee by specific program agreements. Articulated is charged for each credit granted. To qualify credits may not transfer to other colleges or for CLEP and/or DANTES credit, students universities. Students who plan to transfer must submit an official transcript of the test should inquire at the receiving institution. results to the Enrollment Services Office. Any credit granted will be noted on the student’s CREDIT FOR TRAINING PROGRAMS transcript. a. Armed Services Basic Training: Students who have successfully completed military ADVANCED PLACEMENT CREDIT (AP) basic training will be granted up to four MCC students who have taken part in the credit hours of physical education credit College Board Advanced Placement Program upon formal request and submission of a and earned AP examination scores of three or DD214 to the MCC Director of Enrollment higher may receive MCC credit. The official test Services. score transcript must be sent directly to MCC’s Enrollment Services for evaluation. Students b. Other Training Programs: Students who will pay $5 per credit hour for course credit have successfully completed military granted. Advanced Placement credits will be coursework or training may receive trans- assigned an S grade and will not be calculated fer credit upon application according to the as part of the overall GPA. appropriate ACE guide. To earn credit for military training or coursework, students ARTICULATION CREDITS must forward official transcripts to MCC’s MCC recognizes that some course work com- Enrollment Services for evaluation. A $5 pleted in high school may be equivalent to basic fee is charged for each credit granted. courses offered at MCC. Written agreements to grant college credit in specific programs for high school courses have been reached with several school districts.

Student must complete the high school/career center courses with a “B” or better final grade and a “competent” rating.

Student must complete an MCC Articulation Application Request Form with their secondary school counselor and send it to MCC’s Enrollment Services with their application for admission along with an official high school transcript.

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 Tuition & Fees

The rates below are current at publication Other Fees and are subject to change. Refer to www. College Services Fee...... $9/contact hour montcalm.edu for current tuition and fees. Contact (Lab) Fee*...... Same as Residency status is based on the taxing district per-credit-hour tuition in which you reside. Tuition is based on the Materials Fee...... See the class listings residency status of the student. *Some courses have lab or contact hours for MCC District Residents which there is a Contact (Lab) Fee. In the Tuition...... $79 per credit hour semester course schedules these are shown in parentheses immediately following the credit Residents of the MCC district have lived in hours. the Carson City-Crystal, Central Montcalm, Greenville, Lakeview, Montabella, Tri County SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS or Vestaburg public school district for at least Adults age 60 or older who live in the MCC six months at the time of enrollment. Students district may take MCC credit courses tuition are required to furnish proof of residency such free (limited to tuition and excess contact hour as a driver’s license or tax receipts. fees). Seniors are not required to pay activities fees and seniors using this scholarship will not Michigan Non-District receive a student ID card. Residents MILITARY PERSONNEL & DEPENDENTS MCC offers in-state tuition for certain active- Tuition...... $146 per credit hour duty military students, spouses or their dependents. Contact Student Services or visit MCC’s Non-district residents are those whose legal Web site for additional information. residence is established within the state of Michigan for a period of six consecutive months prior to the last day of registration Refund Policy for the term for which the student is enrolled. Tuition and fees are 100 percent refundable during the enrollment and drop/add period. Out-Of-State Residents No refunds of tuition and fees will be made for withdrawals after the end of the enroll- Tuition...... $217 per credit hour ment period. Out-of-state residents are U.S. citizens whose legal residence is established outside the state Federal Refund Policy of Michigan for a period of six consecutive FOR STUDENTS RECEIVING TITLE IV AID months prior to the last day of registration Students who receive any form of Federal Title for the term for which the student is enrolled. IV Student Financial Aid and withdraw from ALL classes before completing 60 percent of the Students should be prepared to provide proof semester may be required to repay a prorated of residency at each registration. Acceptable portion of the federal aid they received. documentation includes a valid driver’s license, Michigan ID card, voter registration card, lease agreement in the student’s name, business mail such as utility bill or bank statement, in the student’s name.

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 T Payment of COST TO PARTICIPATE ui t ion l $25 enrollment fee per semester. & F Tuition and Fees l $25 returned payment fee if a payment is 1. Tuition and fees are due and payable at returned for non-sufficient funds. ees the time of registration. l If a credit/debit card is used, a convenience fee, in addition to the enrollment fee, will 2. The college accepts cash, check or Visa, be assessed. Discover and MasterCard credit cards. To set up a payment plan choose the “SET UP 3. Students who receive financial aid through A PAYMENT PLAN” link on the student ac- the college must present a form from the counts page of MyMontcalm. Financial Aid Office to the registration staff to complete enrollment. Any difference between aid and total tuition will be subject to the credit terms described below. If financial aid is not forthcoming, the balance is due at the time of notification. No refunds will be granted after the drop/add deadline.

Credit Terms PAYMENT PLAN INFORMATION This convenient, interest-free payment plan is made available to MCC students through Nel- net Business Solutions. The payment plan can be used to pay tuition and fees. By enrolling in the plan early, students can make payments for up to four months for the fall semester, up to five months for the spring semester and up to three months for summer semester. Students wishing to enroll in the payment plan must be registered for classes and enroll in the plan by the semester payment due date.

PAYMENT METHODS l Automatic bank payments (ACH) using a checking or savings account. l Credit card/Debit card (MasterCard, Discover or American Express). l Nelnet does not accept Visa cards.

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 Financial Aid

Application for Loan Default Policy Students found in default of Title IV loans or Financial Aid owing a Title IV refund to any college will not MCC attempts to assist students with their be eligible to receive financial aid. Academic expenses by constructing a package of grants, transcripts will not be released to students who loans, scholarships and employment oppor- are found in default on Title IV federal loans or tunities. The amount awarded through each who owe any Title IV refund to MCC. program depends greatly upon an analysis of the applicant’s financial situation. For this reason, students wishing to participate are Enrollment Status required to complete a Federal Application For To participate in financial aid programs, stu- Student Aid (FAFSA) and an MCC Financial dents must enroll for a minimum of six semester Aid Annual Information Form available at hours in an eligible degree program. Exception my.montcalm.edu. to this requirement is the Pell Grant.

Information about all types of financial aid Method and Frequency of is available in the Financial Aid Office or by Financial Aid Payments visiting my.montcalm.edu. Entering fresh- Grant, scholarship and loan money is trans- men are encouraged to submit the FAFSA as ferred to student accounts no earlier than one early as possible in their senior year of high week after the drop/add period. school. For maximum award consideration, the FAFSA should be submitted by first-time Attendance Verification Forms must be signed freshmen by March 1 and returning students by each instructor for each class before loans, by March 15. grants or scholarships are disbursed. However, loans are disbursed if the student has signatures Documentation Required showing attendance in at least six credit hours. PRIOR TO PAYMENT OF FINANCIAL AID If a student is enrolled in a class that has a late Students are not eligible to receive financial start date, loan recipients must be in at least six aid until the following documents are on file credits before loans are disbursed. Grants are in the Financial Aid Office. not disbursed until after the late start class has begun and all other classes have valid signatures from instructors. l Application for Admission Grant, scholarship and loan refunds are issued l Proof of high school graduation equivalent or ability to benefit by check if there is a credit balance on the student’s account and the Attendance Verifi- cation Form has been properly completed and l Student Aid Report and necessary documentation to complete verification (if returned to the Financial Aid Office. requested) Loan applications will be processed so disbursement dates will coincide with this policy. l Verification of Attendance Form

l Financial aid award notification MCC Title IV Refund Distribution Policy MCC refunds Title IV funds first to the Federal Stafford Loan Program, then to the Supplemen- tal Educational Opportunity Grant and then to 16 the Pell Grant program.

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 F Student Budget Types of Financial inan c ial and Award Packaging Aid Available A id The sample budget below includes the major Scholarships are non-repayable money usu- expenditures that may be incurred by MCC ally based on academic performance and/or students using the rates in effect at the time of demonstrated need. publication. These expenses are used by the Financial Aid Office to calculate a student’s Grants are non-repayable money usually based financial need for the 2010-11 academic year. on demonstrated need.

DEPENDENT STUDENTS Loans are money that must be repaid after stu- (This is also used for determining need for dents leave college or enroll less than half time. Michigan Competitive Scholarship recipients.) Employment is part-time work on and off Tuition and fees campus. Evidence of demonstrated financial (based on in district, full time)...... $2,212 need is sometimes required. The total hours Room and board...... $4,004 a student works are determined by financial Books...... $901 need. Students are paid every two weeks. Travel...... $1,383 Technology Fee...... $140 Personal...... $890 Sources of Financial Aid College Service Fee...... $252 FEDERAL PROGRAMS TOTAL...... $9,782 Federal Pell Grant: This program offers grants up to $5,550 to students meeting specified need INDEPENDENT STUDENTS requirements. It is paid in proportion to the Tuition and fees number of credit hours for which the student is (based on in district, full time)...... $2,212 enrolled. Students are eligible until completion Room and board...... $10,336 of the first baccalaureate degree. Books...... $901 Travel...... $1,383 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportuni- Technology Fee...... $140 ty Grant (SEOG): This program offers students Personal...... $2,304 with need grants up to $4,000. Normally, it College Service Fee...... $252 may be used until completion of the first bac- TOTAL...... $17,528 calaureate degree. Federal College Work Study (CWS): This Change of Address or program offers work, on or off campus, to students with financial need to help meet their Financial Circumstance educational expenses. Jobs are arranged after Financial aid recipients must inform the Fi- considering the amount of the award and the nancial Aid Office of changes in address or student’s class schedule. Students are paid financial circumstances. bi-weekly.

Citizenship and Federal Direct Stafford Loan: A student may obtain a federally insured loan through the Residency Requirements Department of Education. The federal gov- Federal financial aid is restricted to U.S. citizens ernment subsidizes interest on the subsidized and qualified aliens. State of Michigan aid is Stafford Loan, based on financial need, while restricted to those having continuous residency the student is enrolled at least half time. The in the state for 12 months prior to enrollment. federal government does not subsidize interest on the unsubsidized Stafford Loan that is not based on need. First-year students may borrow up to $3,500 per academic year in subsidized loans. Second-year students may borrow up to $4,500 per academic year in subsidized loans. 17

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 id The maximum cumulative loan amount is MCC FOUNDATION A $28,500. Loans are paid in proportion to the SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS number of credit hours for which the student Annually, scholarships are awarded to students inan c ial

F is enrolled. pursuing education at MCC. Applications are accepted in the spring of each year and awarded The interest rate on both subsidized and beginning in the fall semester. Applications and unsubsidized loans for new borrowers is a information may be obtained on the Foundation fixed rate of 4.5 percent until July 2011, then Web site at www.montcalm.edu/foundation. it drops to a fixed 3.4 percent. Previous bor- aspx or by contacting the Financial Aid Office. rowers should review their promissory notes for repayment terms. • MCCF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship Students must be enrolled at least half time and attending classes regularly to be eligible to • MCCF Beth Anderson Memorial Home School receive a loan disbursement. Students must be Scholarship in regular attendance and making satisfactory • MCCF Beth Anderson Memorial New Student academic progress at the time the refund is disbursed. An Attendance Verification Form Scholarship must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office • MCCF Doris M. Arntz Scholarship before payment is made. If verification is not • MCCF Stanley & Blanche Ash Scholarship provided, the disbursement will not be made • MCCF Travis L. Bingaman Memorial Scholarship and the loan will be cancelled. • MCCF Louise D. Buescher Scholarship To receive a subsidized Stafford Loan, the loan • MCCF Donald C. Burns Presidential Scholarship plus other financial aid being received from • MCCF William & Harriette Cook Scholarship MCC may not exceed the student’s total need • MCCF Judy K. DeVolder Nutt Scholarship for the academic year. To receive an unsubsidized Stafford Loan, the loan cannot exceed the • MCCF Dr. Gordon DeVries/Dr. Thomas Deurloo student’s total budget for the academic year. Memorial Scholarship • MCCF Manfred Doser Memorial Scholarship STATE PROGRAMS Michigan Competitive Scholarships: Schol- • MCCF Nancy Steele Allen Edwards Memorial arships of up to $1,300 are awarded annu- Nursing Scholarship ally to state resident college freshmen whose • MCCF Mildred Farmer-Angwin Scholarship American College Testing (ACT) Program • MCCF Harold & Ruth Force Family Scholarship scores qualify them and whose Financial Aid Applications show need. Undergraduate • MCCF Nancy Fox Scholarship students may renew this scholarship for up to • MCCF Mr. & Mrs. John Hathaway Scholarship the equivalent of 10 semesters by maintaining • MCCF Erin Kae Kitchenmaster Scholarship eligibility. • MCCF Kenneth J. & Gail E. Lehman Scholarship Michigan Tuition Incentive Program (TIP): • MCC Board of Trustees Scholarship This program pays tuition and fees at the • MCC Employee Endowed Scholarship in-district rate. Students younger than age 20 • MCC-ESPA Scholarship who graduate from high school or obtain a GED and who are from lower-income families • MCCF Ardene (Diz) Oswald Memorial Scholarship are eligible. • MCCF Edward Reddig Scholarship • MCCF Grace M. Sagendorf Scholarship Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver: This program • MCCF Herbert N. Stoutenburg Scholarship provides free tuition for North American Indians in public colleges or universities. • MCCF Camille Widdifield Memorial Scholarship Applicants must be certified by their tribal association and verified by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan to be not less than one- fourth quantum blood Indian. 18

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 F OTHER PROGRAMS for continued enrollment under the academic inan c ial The Perkins Attendance Cost Assistance Pro- policy. Students receiving financial aid at MCC gram may provide direct cost assistance and must maintain satisfactory academic progress A support services to single parents, displaced in accordance with the following guidelines: id homemakers or single, pregnant women, nontraditional job trainees, economically or All withdrawals, incompletes, repetitions and academically disadvantaged students or in- E or U grades are evaluated into the percent dividuals with a disability or limited English completion section of the policy. This policy proficiency who are enrolled in an eligible oc- is applied after a student has been enrolled cupational program. This program is federally for two semesters and has registered for at funded through the Carl D. Perkins Vocational least 12 MCC credit hours. When measuring and Technical Education Act and is subject to academic progress, all credit hours for which provisions of the Act. the student has incurred a financial obligation are considered, including the hours for which Contact the Counseling Office for more in- the student has personally paid. formation. In order to continue to receive financial aid The Department of Human Services provides funding, students must be progressing at a rate public assistance and training programs that that would allow completion of the certificate can be used by students under certain circum- or associate degree being pursued within a time stances. frame which, by federal regulation, is 150 percent of the published credit hour requirements As part of staff development plans and benefit of the program. For example, if an associate packages, many employers reimburse their degree program requires 60 credits, it must be employees and their dependents for successful completed in a maximum of 150 percent of 60 completion of college courses. credits or a total of 90 credits, including both attempted and completed credits. Multiply A variety of programs and organizations the number of credits required in the program provide scholarships and financial assistance by 1.5 to determine the maximum number of to those meeting specific qualification criteria. credits. Contact local organizations offering scholarships, a high school guidance counselor, the Students must also maintain a minimum grade Financial Aid Office or the Counseling Office point average and successfully complete a for information. percentage of all credit hours attempted based on the following charts: State and federal funding is tentative at the time awards are made. MCC cannot guaran- Credit hours Student must tee substitute awards if anticipated sources attempted successfully complete of assistance do not materialize. The amount 1-15 50 percent of financial aid is contingent upon full-time 16 and above 70 percent enrollment for each semester awarded on the award notice. If enrollment changes, the award Cumulative Grade point is adjusted accordingly. semester hours average 12 or more 2.0

Maintaining Satisfactory Repeated courses can only be paid for by Progress for Financial financial aid twice.

Aid Eligibility Each May, the Financial Aid Office reviews Federal and state governments mandate the the progress of students. Those not making establishment and enforcement of a satisfac- satisfactory academic progress are sent a letter tory academic progress policy for institutions stating they are no longer eligible for financial disbursing financial aid funds to students. aid. Students denied financial aid because of Students are in good standing for financial aid failure to make satisfactory academic progress if they meet specific guidelines and are accepted may appeal the denial in writing to the Finan- 19

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 id cial Aid Office if there are mitigating circum- A Veterans’ Information stances. The appeal must describe in detail To receive educational funding from the Vet- all circumstances which the student believes

inan c ial eran’s administration (VA), a student must F are relevant to his or her inability to meet the complete the Veteran’s Online Application satisfactory academic progress requirements. available at the VONAPP Web site. After the Students must submit any supporting docu- application is completed online, a copy of the ments. Students who attain less than a 2.0 GPA current MCC student class schedule must be at the end of their first enrollment period are submitted to the MCC VA Office, and it will be placed on academic probation. certified on the VA Once Web site by the MCC Certifying Official. A Satisfactory Academic Progress Review Committee will assess the appeal and deter- STANDARDS OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS mine if it will be approved. The student will be Satisfactory pursuit of study or training toward advised in writing of the committee’s decision. completion of an educational or vocational A student who appeals and is reinstated on a goal must be maintained. Students receiving probationary status must meet all criteria in VA benefits will be certified only for classes the reinstatement notification. If the appeal which are required for their declared program is approved, the student will receive an ad- of study. Elective courses in the program will ditional probational semester of aid during be certified. No more than 60 required credits which he or she must meet the criteria stated will be authorized. in the response. At the end of the probationary semester, grades and other requirements will Unsatisfactory progress can stop VA benefits. be reviewed to determine if the student will The MCC academic probation and dismissal continue on probation until the satisfactory policy is on page 27 of this catalog. Students academic progress policy requirements are receiving VA benefits who are placed on aca- met. If a student becomes ineligible for finan- demic probation for two consecutive semesters cial aid due to a lack of satisfactory academic or dismissed for unsatisfactory progress, will progress and no appeal is submitted or the ap- not be recertified for benefits until a minimum peal is denied, he or she may regain eligibility accumulated 2.0 GPA has been achieved at the by meeting the satisfactory academic progress student’s expense. An appeal may be made policy without the benefit of financial aid at to the Director of Financial Aid for special MCC. To do this, the student must enroll and circumstances. The VA will be notified when complete the courses which are applicable to a student remains on academic probation for his or her program of study and the student two consecutive semesters or is dismissed for must achieve the number of credit hours and unsatisfactory progress. Students receiving the necessary grade point average to meet the VA benefits who receive incomplete or unsat- satisfactory academic progress policy. isfactory grades are allowed one year from the end of the semester to complete the course and receive a grade. If the class is not completed in the year allowed, the VA may require repayment of funds received for the course.

The Student Services area is located in the upper level of the Donald C. Burns Administration/ Library Building on MCC’s Sidney campus.

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 Student Services

Registration printed through a secure link at my.montcalm. edu. It is the student’s responsibility to check Registration includes enrolling in courses and his/her grades at the end of each semester paying tuition and fees. Registration dates, or academic session. The Academic Appeal times and options are outlined in each semester Process is outlined on page 28. The archived schedule booklet as well as the MCC Web site transcript shall be considered the permanent at www.montcalm.edu and the MCC student academic record. portal at my.montcalm.edu. A signed, written request to Enrollment Ser- Academic vices is required to release a student’s academic transcript to a third party. The request should Counseling/Advising include the student’s name and former names Licensed professional counselors and academic used while attending MCC, dates of attendance, advisors are available to assist students. Course and social security or student ID number. The advisement, testing and interpretation, special first three transcripts are issued free of charge. needs, tutoring, career exploration and career The fourth and subsequent copies are $1 each. decision-making, personal counseling referrals No transcripts will be issued for students who and other counseling services are available. have outstanding financial obligations to MCC Appointments may be made by contacting or who have defaulted on student loans. Student Services at (989) 328-1266. Unofficial copies of transcripts may be printed General Information through MCC’s student portal at my.montcalm. Emergency procedures, class schedules, lost edu or sent to students upon request. Tran- and found and other general college informa- scripts from other institutions cannot be re- tion topics are handled in Student Services. leased or copied.

ACT Testing Career Planning Services The American College Test (ACT) information Personal career counseling is available to can be obtained by calling (989) 328-1264 or students who are undecided about which online at www.act.org. college program or career to pursue. Career interest testing and interpretation is available to assist with educational planning and GED Testing Information decision making. Contact Student Services at about scheduling the General Educational (989) 328-1266 for additional information. A Development (GED) test is available by credit course exploring career development is calling Student Services at (989) 328-1266. also available to students who are undecided (GNST110 Career Development). Student Records Grade reports are available to students at the Tutoring Services end of each semester of enrollment showing MCC offers free tutoring assistance to students grades, hours attempted, hours completed, experiencing academic difficulty. Tutoring is hours earned, honor points and GPA. To offered on a drop-in basis for MCC students. protect the student’s privacy, this informa- Assigned times and designated locations are tion is not given out by telephone. Grade provided for students to walk in and receive reports are not released for students who have academic assistance. Students with document- outstanding financial obligations to MCC or ed disabilities can receive one-on-one tutoring. have overdue library materials. Grade reports To receive free tutoring assistance students and unofficial transcripts can be viewed and must complete an application. To access the 21

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 application, go to my.montcalm.edu, click on ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR

ervi c es the Student Resources tab then select Tutorial STUDENTS REQUESTING S Services, or visit the Learning Support Center ACCOMMODATIONS: in room D318 in the Beatrice E. Doser Building • Students are required to provide written t uden

S on the college’s Sidney campus. documentation of their disability. • Disability documentation must be Disability Services signed and dated by a qualified profes- To overcome barriers in education, Montcalm Community College is committed to providing sional. academic assistance to students with documented disabilities. In order to receive assistance prior to each semester students must meet with the Educa- EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES: tional Assistance Counselor to determine the appropriate accommodations. • Career counseling. • Assistance with admission, registration DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS and graduation. MAY INCLUDE: • Academic advising. • Sign language interpreter • Determine appropriate accommoda- • Notetaker tions based on professional diagnostic • Textbooks on tape/CD information and student input. • Extended time on tests • Tutoring STUDENTS WITH DOCUMENTED • Test accommodations DISABILITIES REQUIREMENTS: • Provide a copy of the professional The Educational Assistance Office is located in diagnosis. the Learning Support Center in room D318 in • Understand their disability and its af- the Beatrice E. Doser Building. Please stop in or call (989) 328-1264 to schedule an appointment. fect. • Realize behavior and performance do count. • Know how to self advocate. • Know how to study independently. • Learn to use technology.

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 Student Activities

Extracurricular organizations at MCC foster Activities and facilitate student interests and skills, Examples of college-sponsored activities community activities, social interaction, and include club sports, excursions, travelogues, quality of life. Involvement contributes to the support groups, fund-raisers, lectures, intra- emotional and physical well-being of students murals, American Red Cross blood drives, and community, and to their intellectual, cul- self-help seminars, leadership development, tural and social development. The programs and musical and dramatic performance groups. are funded by a portion of student activity fees. Clubs & Organizations Phi Theta Kappa • Anime Club Honor Society Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor soci- • Art Club ety for junior and community college students, • Business Professionals of America with more than 1,200 chapters worldwide. MCC’s Alpha Tau Alpha Chapter provides • Culture & Travel Club opportunities in leadership, scholarship, fel- • Drama Club lowship and service. To qualify for membership, students must complete a minimum of 12 • Electronics Club MCC credit hours with a minimum 3.5 GPA • Film Club and have letters of recommendation from two MCC faculty members. Students who have • Gamer’s Club been granted academic amnesty are not eligible • Ghost Hunters of Sidney Township for membership. E-mail jessicas@montcalm. edu for more information. • Justice Studies Club • The Losers Club ID Cards • Math Club Student ID cards are available fall and spring • Music Club semesters at the recreation desk in the Activities Building after the drop/add period. ID cards • Native American Club allow students free use of the gym, pool and • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society/Alpha fitness center during scheduled times; to check out recreation equipment; to use the library; Tau Alpha Chapter and to attend college-sponsored functions. • Rotaract Club of MCC • Volleyball Club Lockers • Water Polo Club Lockers are available for rent each semester in the Activities Building. For the most current information about clubs and organizations and for guidelines to start a new club, visit the “Student Activities” tab at MyMontcalm, call (989) 328-1254 or e-mail [email protected].

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 College Procedures

MyMontcalm Program Planning MCC e-mail and the MyMontcalm web portal In planning coursework, students should use are provided to MCC students upon admission counseling and advising services, faculty, to facilitate communication between Montcalm catalog, semester class schedules and online Community College and the student. MCC resources. Some courses are offered every e-mail and MyMontcalm web portal accounts semester while others are on an irregular basis. are the primary means of communication with students. Students are responsible for all information in their MCC e-mail and My- Program of Study Selection Montcalm accounts. Students will use their Selection of a program of study takes place prior MyMontcalm web portal to conduct business to registration. The MCC Catalog or individual over a secure connection. program guides (available in Student Services or on the MCC Web site) list specific courses required for program completion. Exceptions Semester System to any program requirements will be made only Montcalm Community College operates on by the dean of the appropriate academic divi- the basis of two semesters per year. The fall se- sion of the college and must be authorized in mester begins in late August and is completed writing on a course waiver/substitution form. in December. The spring semester begins in January and ends in May. MCC also offers an accelerated summer session that runs from Catalog of Record June to early August. Some courses may begin Each student is responsible for knowing which and/or end outside the designated dates for is his/her Catalog of Record. A student has five a semester or session. years to complete a program under the MCC catalog in effect at the time of initial registration at MCC. Students may also choose to complete Classification System program requirements in any succeeding cata- A freshman is a student who has completed log. If program requirements are changed in fewer than 25 semester hours of study. A response to demands of external regulatory sophomore is a student who has completed agencies or governing boards, students must at least 25 semester hours of study, but who meet those requirements. (The five-year limit has not yet qualified for an associate degree applies to students whose first MCC enrollment or a certificate. was fall semester 1998 or after.)

A full-time student is one who enrolls for 12 or Students who wish to change their program more credit hours per semester. Enrollment in of study must complete a Change of Program 9 to 11 credit hours is considered three-quarter Form through Student Services and follow the time and enrollment in 6 to 8 credit hours is program requirements in effect at the time the half-time. When enrolling in more than 18 change is made; students have five years from credit hours in a semester it is recommended the date of the program change to complete their that students meet with an academic advisor. program under these requirements. Full time status for summer session is 6 or more credit hours (more than 9 credits should Upon completion of program requirements, consult an advisor or counselor). This may students who wish to receive a diploma and vary for financial aid purposes. have the completion of a degree or certificate verified and noted on their transcript must submit an application for graduation.

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 C Registration A withdrawal grade has no effect on grade point ollege average but may impact financial aid eligibility.

Registration for classes takes place for a desig- P nated period prior to the start of each semester. ro c edures Tuition and fees will not be refunded for Changes to schedules may be made any time withdrawal. during scheduled registration dates. Registra- tion for classes that do not meet for the regular full semester schedule will be allowed until the Class Attendance beginning date of the class(es). Students are expected to attend all classes in which they are registered. Absence from classes Registration may be completed online or in shall not relieve students from the responsi- person. Students are responsible for meeting bility to complete assigned work. Students course pre- and corequisites, which are indi- enrolled in online courses are expected to cated in the semester schedule. participate as outlined by instructors.

Students wishing to audit a course must declare the intention by submitting a course audit form Grading System at the time of registration (see audit informa- Academic achievement is appraised and re- tion on page 26). Any change to this status corded by the following system of letter grades: must be made with Enrollment Services before the end of the drop/add period that applies GRADE *QUALITY POINT VALUE to the course. Financial aid does not pay for A 4.0 audited courses. A- 3.7 B+ 3.3 Registration is not complete until tuition and B 3.0 fees are paid in full or a financial aid deferment B- 2.7 has been approved and submitted by the pay- C+ 2.3 ment deadline. C 2.0 C- 1.7 D+ 1.3 Dropping and D 1.0 Adding Classes D- .7 E 0.0 After registration, students may drop or add W Withdrew classes during the time period designated in I Incomplete the semester schedule; final drop dates for each V Audit course are noted on the individual student’s S Satisfactory completion schedule in MyMontcalm. All tuition and fees U Unsatisfactory completion are refunded for classes dropped during the AR Articulated credit drop/add period. TR Transferred credit

Withdrawal Procedures *Quality Points are used to calculate the nu- 1. To discontinue a class after the Drop/Add merical value of grades earned. To calculate period, students must obtain a Withdrawal the Grade Point Average (GPA), total quality Form from the Student Services Office, points are divided by the total GPA hours/ complete the required information and credits earned at MCC. present the form to the instructor. AN INCOMPLETE GRADE may be requested 2. The instructor will sign and date the form, by a student when they cannot complete re- and indicate the last date of attendance. quired coursework by the close of a semester for reasons beyond their control. An I (incomplete) 3. The student is required to return the form grade indicates the instructor’s belief that the to the Enrollment Services office upon student will receive a passing grade when the completion. requirements have been fulfilled.

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 Incomplete grade contract forms are available UNGRADED COURSES in the Enrollment Services Office and must S (satisfactory completion) and U (unsatisfac-

ro c edures be filled out and signed by the student and tory completion) grades are used only for the P the instructor. The following procedure is following courses: CMIS100 and CRIM115. observed: (These are subject to change.) An S grade will ollege C also be given when a student tests out of a 1. An I grade is entered on the student’s course for credit. record when a course is incomplete at the end of a scheduled semester and an Assigning of grades is the complete and irrevo- Incomplete Contract Form is submitted cable responsibility of each instructor. to Enrollment Services.

2. An I grade remains without alteration Academic Appeal until course requirements are satisfied Students who believe that they have been is- and warranted in writing by the instruc- sued an incorrect or unfair grade for a course tor to the Director of Enrollment Services or courses completed at MCC have access to or until the deadline for completion has the following appeal provisions: passed. If course requirements are not met by the deadline, the I grade will 1. Within 30 calendar days of the date that be changed according to the contract. grades are issued, the student must provide (Students receiving Veterans’ benefits the instructor who issued the grade with a who receive an I grade may have up to written explanation of the grade concern one year to complete the course without and schedule a meeting to discuss the con- repaying the VA for the class.) cern. At that meeting, the faculty member 3. An I grade is not averaged with other will review his or her grading policy with grades to establish a grade point average. the student, explain to the student the At the conclusion of the contract, the GPA rationale for the grade issued, and render will be recalculated. a written response to the student’s appeal. Students desiring additional information AUDIT applies when a student pays tuition or assistance with this process should for a course but is not required to complete contact the Dean of Student Services. If assignments or examinations. Audit status the student is satisfied with the decision must be declared in writing to Enrollment of the faculty member, the grade as issued Services, no later than the last day of the drop/ or as altered by the faculty member will add period for the course. become a permanent part of the student’s official transcript. REPEATED COURSE The higher grade earned for the course will be 2. If the student is not satisfied with the deci- computed in the GPA. Credit will be given sion of the faculty member, he/she will, only once for a course. The grade earned within 14 calendar days of the faculty deci- for an equivalent course taken at another sion, make a written request for a review institution will not remove the grade of the of the decision to the appropriate instruc- MCC course from computation in the GPA. tional administrator. The instructional Students should check with the Financial Aid administrator will schedule a meeting with Office to determine if repeated courses are the student and the faculty member to seek covered by financial aid funds. Courses may a remedy. At the conclusion of this meet- be taken a maximum of three times; courses ing, the instructional administrator will from which a student withdraws are counted render a written decision. If agreed to by as an attempt. Exceptions are activity courses both the faculty member and the student, such as physical education or art; exceptions this decision will become a permanent part may be considered on a case-by-case basis. of the student’s record. Some programs may have further limitations on course repeats. 3. If the student is dissatisfied with the decision of the instructional administrator, he/ she will, within five calendar days of the 26 decision, request in writing a hearing with

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 C

the Chief Academic Officer. The Chief 4. Students on academic probation or dis- ollege Academic Officer will schedule a hearing missal who earn at least a 2.0 GPA for P

to occur within ten working days of the their next attempted semester, but whose ro c edures written request from the student. All in- accumulated GPA remains below 2.0, will volved parties will be present for this hear- continue on probation or dismissal until ing. Upon review of all evidence, issues the accumulated GPA reaches a 2.0 or and concerns, the Chief Academic Officer higher. will render a decision, which will be final and binding on all parties. Documenta- 5. Students placed on academic dismissal tion of this decision, along with all other must meet with the Dean or Assistant written communication from this appeal Dean of Student Services to be considered process, will become a permanent part of for readmission. the student’s official academic record. 6. Students who remain on academic probation for two consecutive semesters or who Honors are dismissed for unsatisfactory progress Each semester’s honors list includes students may not be eligible to receive financial aid who complete at least 12 semester hours in the or veterans’ benefits until a minimum 2.0 semester and attain a grade point average of 3.3 accumulated GPA has been achieved at to 3.69. The President’s Honors List includes the student’s expense. students who complete at least 12 semester hours in the semester with a GPA of 3.7 or 7. The Veterans’ Administration will be noti- higher. Part-time honors lists are based on the fied when a student receiving VA benefits same GPAs and include students who complete remains on academic probation for two at least six credits in the semester. Honors lists consecutive semesters or is dismissed for are not generated during academic sessions, unsatisfactory progress. such as summer. 8. Transfer students shall be subject to all Graduation honors published in the com- regulations from the beginning of their mencement program and local newspapers are enrollment at MCC. calculated based on the GPA of the previous semester as spring semester grades are not 9. Students will be notified through MCC due until after commencement. At the time student e-mail when they are placed on program completion is verified, students will academic probation or academic dismissal. have honors or high honors noted on their transcripts based on final GPA calculation noted above Academic Amnesty Recognizing that not all first-time students are prepared for a successful academic experience, Academic Probation academic amnesty is designed to give a student and Dismissal a reasonable second chance by providing an opportunity to remove a certain portion of course 1. The minimum GPA for making satisfactory work from grade point average computation. progress is 2.0. To qualify for academic amnesty, a student 2. Students with an accumulated GPA below must have an overall GPA of 1.99 or below, a 2.0 will be placed on academic probation. and a minimum of three years must have elapsed between the time of the poor academic 3. Students on academic probation who do performance and the granting of the request not earn at least a 2.0 GPA for their next for academic amnesty. attempted semester will be subject to academic dismissal. Academic amnesty will apply to no more than the first 30 credit hours attempted and these 30 hours may not be accumulated over more than the first three semesters of enrollment. 27

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 Amnesty will apply to all courses taken during A student has five years to complete a program the period for which it is granted, regardless under the MCC catalog in effect at the time of

ro c edures of the grade earned. Courses for which the initial registration at MCC. (The five-year limit P student received a passing grade during this does not apply to students who were enrolled period may be applied toward completion of prior to the fall semester of 1998.) Students may ollege C program requirements but grades for these also choose to complete program requirements courses will not be calculated in the student’s in any succeeding catalog. If program require- grade point average. Academic amnesty is ments are changed in response to demands irrevocable. of external regulatory agencies or governing boards, students must meet those requirements. All courses and grades will remain on the student’s transcript with a notation that Students have five years from the date of a pro- academic amnesty has been granted for the gram change to complete the program using the period approved. requirements in effect at the time of the change.

A student for whom academic amnesty has To be eligible for graduation, candidates for been granted may not receive graduation degrees and certificates must: honors recognition. 1. Complete course and credit hour re- Academic amnesty will be granted to a student quirements as outlined in the catalog. A only once. To apply for academic amnesty, a minimum of 60 credits is required for an student should contact the Director of Enroll- associate degree and 30 credits for a cer- ment Services. After applying for amnesty, tificate; courses numbered less than 100, the student must complete six credit hours such as, ENGL050 or MATH050 are not with a minimum 2.0 grade point average. counted toward minimum credits needed Coursework being taken at the time of the for program completion All approved request for amnesty will not be considered as course substitutions or waivers must be part of this requirement. Upon completion of in writing and a copy of the signed course these requirements, the student must contact waiver/substitution form must be in the the Director of Enrollment Services to complete student’s academic file. the amnesty approval process. 2. Maintain an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher. Nursing students must meet grade require- Graduation ments as noted in the nursing booklet. DEGREES & ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATES Students who wish to receive a diploma and 3. Earn a minimum of 15 credits at MCC for have the completion of a degree or certificate an associate degree or 25 percent of the verified and noted on their transcript must total credits required for a certificate. submit an application for graduation. Students are urged to apply for graduation one semes- 4. Apply for graduation. ter before the semester in which they expect to complete their program. The Director of 5. Have no unpaid balance on their account Enrollment Services will certify graduation with the college. Students with an out- eligibility and inform students of courses still standing balance will not be eligible to needed, if any. Graduation is the verification participate in commencement or receive of program completion. Commencement is the their diploma or grade report until the ceremony at which candidates for graduation account is paid. are recognized for their anticipated achievement. Students who participate in commence- All students receiving a degree or one-year ment should not assume that they have suc- certificate who graduate during the academic cessfully completed all program requirements year are invited and encouraged to participate until receiving verification from the Director in the annual May commencement ceremony. of Enrollment Services.

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JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS student will complete and submit With- ollege Students completing a Job Training program drawal and/or Incomplete forms for each P

must complete an application to receive a cer- course that they will not complete. ro c edures tificate of completion and have the program completion noted on their transcripts. Job 3. The Dean of Student Services may ap- Training program completers are not eligible prove an account credit for tuition and to participate in the commencement ceremony. fees in cases where a class grade of “C-” or below or a withdrawal grade has been To be eligible to receive their certificate of given. With approval of a leave of absence, completion, candidates must: a Leave of Absence Approval Letter will be issued. The length of time granted by 1. Complete course and credit hour require- the leave will take into consideration the ments as outlined in the catalog. All course physician’s recommendation as well as substitutions or waivers must be in writing semester starting dates. The student will and a copy of the signed course waiver/ not be counted for financial aid eligibility substitution form must be in the student’s during this time. academic file. 4. The student is responsible for any unpaid 2. Maintain an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher. account balance. Students receiving State and/or Federal funding may be in im- 3. Earn a minimum of 25 percent of the total mediate repayment of financial aid loans. required credits from MCC. The student may owe repayment on VA benefits. 4. Apply for the certificate of completion. 5. If the student does not return to Montcalm 5. Have no unpaid balance on their account Community College as agreed by the with the college. Students with an out- terms of the Leave of Absence Contract, standing balance will not receive their the account credit will be dropped from certificate of completion, transcript or the student’s account and the student will grade report until the account is paid. be responsible for any unpaid balance. At the time the leave expires, regular billing procedures will resume for both returning Student Leave of Absence and non-returning students. A student may request a leave of absence due to a serious injury, illness, military commitments or other extreme circumstances involving Family Educational Rights extended absence from classes that prevents completion of the semester coursework. The and Privacy Act (FERPA) leave may enable a student to retake credits The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act granted without paying tuition, technology of 1974 provides for the protection of a stu- fees and college access fees. dent’s right to privacy of information which MCC has in its possession. It also provides a 1. The student must complete the Student reasonable guideline for release or disclosure Leave of Absence application. The request of such information as is required by federal must be supported by appropriate docu- and state law and as is necessary for the effec- mentation, such as a physician’s statement tive functioning of the college. MCC accords or military documentation which verifies all the rights under the law to students who that the student is unable to complete the are 18 years old or older. course work at the current time. As a part of the college’s instructional program 2. The student must have been in regular at- improvement efforts, and to meet the require- tendance up to the date of the documented ments of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and emergency and provide verification of Technical Education Act, Section 113 and the attempts to work with instructor(s) to Workforce Investment Act of 1998, Section 122, successfully complete the course(s). The MCC may use student Social Security Num- bers to compile certain data for the purpose 29

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 of instructional program improvement and 7. Students who experience difficulties in Perkins and WIA reporting. viewing records, receiving copies, affect-

ro c edures ing amended changes, etc., may request P 1. Students have the right to inspect and a hearing with the college President and, review their educational records and to if their issue remains unresolved, may ollege C receive copies of any such records at a file their concern with the Department of minimal cost. Education.

2. Student files are maintained in Student Services and the Director of Enrollment Policy Against Services is responsible for their upkeep. Discrimination Financial aid and Veterans’ records are MCC complies with applicable federal and maintained in Financial Aid. Appropri- state laws prohibiting discrimination, includ- ate MCC personnel have access to student ing Title IX of the education amendments of records. 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 3. Students wishing to inspect their records 1990 and the Michigan Handicappers’ Civil may do so by contacting the Director of Rights Act. It is the policy of Montcalm Com- Enrollment Services. munity College that no person; on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or 4. MCC will not disclose personally identifi- ancestry, age, marital status, height, weight, able information from students’ records disability or Vietnam-era veteran status; shall without prior written consent except for be discriminated against in employment, edu- directory information as defined in the cational programs, activities or admissions. In Buckley Amendment Final Regulations addition, arrangements can be made to ensure Sub Part A 99.3. Definitions. Directory that the lack of English-language skills is not a information includes the student’s name, barrier to admission or participation. MCC Vice address, e-mail address, telephone num- President for Administrative Services is MCC’s ber, date and place of birth, major field of EEO Officer/Title IX-Section 504 Coordinator study, full- or part-time status, participa- and may be reached by calling (989) 328-2111. tion in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, Grievance Procedures degrees and awards received and date The following MCC grievance procedures are conferred, the most recent previous edu- based on Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, cational agency or institution attended Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of and other similar information. Students 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of have the right to refuse permission of 1973, the Americans With Disabilities Act of their inclusion in directory information. 1990, and Michigan Persons with Disabilities Students may request of Enrollment Ser- Civil Rights Act. vices in writing each semester, that MCC withhold all information pertaining to SECTION I them. If any person believes that Montcalm Com- munity College or any part of the school 5. MCC will, for each request and for each organization has inadequately applied the disclosure of personally identifiable in- principles and/or regulations of Title VI of the formation, maintain a record. This record Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educa- may be inspected by the student. tion Amendment Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans 6. Students who believe that information With Disabilities Act of 1990, and Michigan contained in their records is inaccurate, Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act, he misleading or in violation of their privacy or she may bring forward a complaint, which or other rights may request of the Dean shall be referred to as a grievance, to the local of Student Services that their records be civil rights coordinator, the Vice President for amended. Administrative Services, 2800 College Drive, 30 Sidney, Michigan 48885-9723, (989) 328-2111.

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SECTION II A copy of each of the acts and the regulations ollege The person who believes he or she has a valid on which this notice is based may be found in P

basis for grievance shall discuss the grievance the coordinator’s office. ro c edures informally and on a verbal basis with the local Civil Rights Coordinator, who shall in turn investigate the complaint, and reply with an Code of Student Ethics answer to the complainant. He or she may Preamble: Students enrolled at Montcalm initiate formal procedures according to the Community College are expected to conduct following steps. themselves as responsible adult men and women at all times. Students are subject to the Step 1: A written statement of the grievance jurisdiction of the college and civil authorities signed by the complainant shall be submitted during their period of enrollment. to the local Civil Rights Coordinator within five business days of receipt of answers to the infor- Students must follow generally accepted rules mal complaint. The coordinator shall further of good conduct. Any student behavior which investigate the matters of grievance and reply violates these accepted practices, whether or in writing to the complainant within five days. not it is expressly forbidden, may subject the student to penalty. Enforcement of MCC rules Step 2: If the complainant wishes to appeal and regulations is the responsibility of the Dean the decision of the local Civil Rights Coordina- of Student Services. The student has the right tor, he or she may submit a signed statement to appeal any decision through established of appeal to the college President within five procedures. business days after receipt of the coordinator’s response. The President shall meet with all Acts that seriously interfere with the basic parties involved, formulate a conclusion, and purposes, necessities and processes of the respond in writing to the complainant within academic community or that deny the essential 10 business days. rights of other students, faculty, staff or other citizens of the community will not be tolerated Step 3: If the complainant remains unsatisfied, by MCC. Such acts are prohibited and may lead he or she may appeal through a signed, written to probation, dismissal from the college and/ statement to the MCC Board of Trustees within or civil prosecution. The following rules and five business days of receipt of the President’s regulations are to serve as a guide to student response in step two. In an attempt to resolve conduct. the grievance, the Board of Trustees shall meet with the concerned parties and their represen- LAWS tative within 40 days of the receipt of such an The individual student is responsible for ob- appeal. A copy of the Board’s disposition of serving the laws enacted by federal, state and the appeal shall be sent to each concerned party local governments as well as the rules and within 10 days of this meeting. regulations established by MCC.

Step 4: If at this point the grievance has not DEMONSTRATIONS AND ASSEMBLY been satisfactorily settled, further appeal may No person or persons shall assemble or dem- be made to the Office for Civil Rights, Depart- onstrate in a manner which obstructs the free ment of Education, Washington, D.C. 20201. movement of persons about the campus or the Inquiries concerning the nondiscriminatory normal use of college buildings and facilities policy may be directed to Director, Office for or obstructs the established operation of MCC. Civil Rights, Department of Education, Wash- ington, D.C. 20201. COLLEGE AND INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY The property and rights of others are to be The local coordinator, on request, will provide respected at all times. Theft of any kind and a copy of the college’s grievance procedure and destruction or mutilation of college or another investigate all complaints in accordance with individual’s property is prohibited. Students this procedure. are expected to use receptacles for trash, food waste, and food and drink containers.

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND DRUGS forms and other documents required by MCC. Any student drinking, under the influence of Students are to keep the college informed of

ro c edures or possessing alcoholic beverages on college their current addresses and phone numbers P property is subject to immediate disciplinary while attending MCC. action. Students shall obey all federal, state ollege C and local laws pertaining to the use of drugs GENERAL BEHAVIOR of any kind. Failure to obey these laws may Behavior considered inappropriate by the larger result in probation, dismissal from the college society, whether on campus or at a college- or and/or civil prosecution. student-sponsored activity, is subject to immediate disciplinary action. SMOKING/TOBACCO USE MCC is a tobacco-free college. Students will PUBLICATIONS not smoke or use tobacco at any MCC site, in- Publications or advertisements not approved cluding on-campus and off-campus locations. by MCC will not be authorized for posting or distribution on campus. Authorization to post FIREARMS, EXPLOSIVES OR WEAPONS or distribute materials may be obtained from Possession or use of firearms, firecrackers, the Dean of Student Services. explosives, toxic or dangerous chemicals, other lethal weapons, equipment or any material that FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY can be construed as a weapon is not permitted Students are expected to keep current any fi- on college property or at college or student nancial indebtedness to the college. Students sponsored functions. owing money to the college for tuition, fees, loans, library fines, etc., may be denied admis- GAMBLING sion to classes and may be denied permission Gambling of any kind, on campus or at college- to register for a succeeding semester or sum- or student-sponsored events, is prohibited. mer session until such accounts are paid. If any accounts are outstanding at the close of CHEATING - PLAGIARISM an academic semester or summer session, the All students are expected to be honest in student’s grade report and/or release of official their studies. Dishonesty in completing as- transcript will be delayed until such accounts signments, examinations or other academic are paid. endeavors is considered an extremely serious violation of the rights of others at MCC It is understood that final authority for the and is subject to severe disciplinary action. Student Code of Ethics and all regulations rests Plagiarism, the failure to give credit for ideas, with the MCC President. thoughts or material taken from another, is cheating. Provisions for Review of DRESS Disciplinary Decisions Students are expected to dress appropriately Any MCC student who is subject to disciplin- and in keeping with the adult community ary action for conduct deemed to be illegal, of which the college student is a part. The unethical or not in accordance with the Code college reserves the right to make specific of Student Ethics shall have access to the fol- recommendations. lowing appeal process:

PARKING AND SPEED LIMITS 1. Within 10 days of the date that the disci- All students are to park in designated parking plinary decision is rendered, the aggrieved areas only. Students are to observe posted student must submit a written request to speed limits and obey traffic regulations. the MCC employee rendering the decision to request an opportunity to discuss the RECORDS matter. The ensuing discussion between Students and prospective students are to give the student and MCC employee may take honest and complete replies to all questions place in-person or by some other means and requirements included in application of communication, such as e-mail or telephone. During that discussion the student 32

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must supply the MCC employee with a STANDARDS OF CONDUCT ollege written explanation of his/her actions It is the policy of Montcalm Community College P

and concerns regarding the disciplinary that the transportation, possession or consump- ro c edures decision. The MCC employee will explain tion of an alcoholic beverage or a controlled to the student his/her reason for render- substance on college property is prohibited. ing the disciplinary action. Within 10 days following this discussion, the MCC LEGAL SANCTIONS employee may revise or uphold his/her Students who use alcoholic beverages or original decision. controlled substances on college property face disciplinary action, suspension from the 2. If the student is satisfied with the deci- college, and/or prosecution under the law. sion of the MCC staff, the prescribed Any person who sells, provides, transports, disciplinary action will remain in effect. possesses or consumes alcoholic beverages If the student is not satisfied with the or controlled substances on college property MCC employee’s decision, he/she will, may face immediate arrest and prosecution within 14 calendar days of the decision, under applicable federal, state and local laws. make a written request to the Dean of Penalties under these laws may include fines, Student Services to review the decision. imprisonment or both. The Dean of Student Services will schedule a meeting with the student and the MCC HEALTH RISKS employee to discuss the disciplinary ac- Use of alcohol or controlled substances can tion in accordance with MCC policy and result in illness, injury or death. seek a remedy of remaining conflicts. The Dean may consult other students, staff or AVAILABLE COUNSELING AND others in an effort to obtain all pertinent TREATMENT PROGRAMS facts. Within 10 days of the conclusion of All MCC students and employees will have this meeting, the Dean of Student Services access to substance awareness workshops, will render a written decision. seminars, and classes offered at the college. A student or employee who voluntarily 3. Within five days of the decision rendered seeks assistance to overcome substance abuse by the Dean of Student Services, the ag- problems will receive counseling services on grieved student or the MCC employee may a confidential and non-punitive basis. When submit a written request to the President necessary, referral will be made to a community of the College to review the decision. agency for assessment, prescribed treatment and follow-up. 4. The review by the President shall be conducted in such a way as to assure both Treatment programs are available at: parties the right to provide supporting documentation, permission to question Montcalm Center for Behavioral Health witnesses as needed, and such other 611 N. State, Stanton, MI 48888 processes as may be necessary to provide (989) 831-7520 exposure to two points of view. Students and employees participating in coun- 5. Upon review of all documentation, issues seling or a prescribed program are not exempt and concerns, the President will render a from college policies, procedures or rules. decision, which will be final and binding on all parties. DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS Students and employees who illegally use alcoholic beverages or controlled substances Substance Abuse Policy on college property face disciplinary action, and Procedure suspension from the college, and/or prosecu- The following information is presented in tion under the law. accordance with the Drug-free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989.

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 ACCESS TO CAMPUS FACILITIES 4. File an accident report form with the Vice When facilities and classrooms are not needed President for Administrative Services no

ro c edures for college educational purposes, MCC wel- later than the next regular business day. P comes the surrounding community to utilize them. MCC expects that students, faculty, NOTE: The Michigan State Police Operations ollege C staff and the community will work together Center provides a 24-hour school violence to preserve safe and well-maintained campus hotline. You can call the toll-free hotline at facilities. Students have access to MCC facili- 1-800-815-TIPS to anonymously report threats ties except when the campus or any specific of violence or illegal weapons on campus. facility is closed or special events or projects Any risk of immediate harm should still be prevent access. General public access to facili- reported by calling 911. To call 911, you can ties such as the gym and pool is authorized use any telephone on campus, including the only during scheduled times. Faculty access to red courtesy phones located in each building. MCC facilities is authorized when on college- Contact the MCC Dean of Student Services for related business. details at (989) 328-1245.

Emergency Procedures Threatening Disasters on Montcalm Community College does not provide medical care beyond first aid. If an or Near Campus emergency condition is such that a person Fire or explosion in any building mandates is incapable of a rational decision, a college evacuation with expeditious safety. The signal is employee will initiate this procedure. Am- a loud, constant fire horn which will continue to bulance and hospital expenses shall be borne sound until it has been switched off by college by the person, his or her family or his or her personnel. Directions are as follows. insurance company. The first college employee to become aware of personal injury or illness 1. Exit the building. All students, employees shall provide reasonable assistance and the of the college, and any visitors must exit Vice President for Administrative Services regardless of the weather. will be alerted as soon as possible. 2. Use the nearest door to the outside. PROCEDURE The first college employee on the scene will: 3. Persons restricted in mobility by crutches, casts, wheelchairs or other handicaps 1. Have someone call for an ambulance, if should request and receive assistance needed, and briefly and accurately de- as needed. It is recommended that such scribe the accident. Call 911 on an outside handicapped persons exit after the first big line. rush (dependent upon circumstances) thus avoiding the possibility of being pushed off 2. If possible, have someone contact the par- balance, but being certain that dependable ent, guardian or spouse as a courtesy and assistants have been advised of their need. calmly explain the situation. Otherwise, the ambulance personnel or the receiving Tornado hospital will follow up with the next of There is a difference between a tornado watch kin. The receiving hospital will depend and a tornado warning. These two terms are on the patient’s preference and/or the used by the U.S. Weather Bureau, the Sheriff’s seriousness of the accident. Office and the public news media. A tornado watch means a tornado may develop. A tornado 3. Remain with the patient until ambulance warning means a tornado has been sighted in personnel arrive keeping him or her as the area. comfortable as possible. Stay long enough to answer any questions the ambulance SAFETY PROCEDURES personnel may have. 1. If a tornado warning condition exists in the immediate vicinity, a message will be sent to all buildings. The fire alarm must 34 not be used.

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2. The message will state: “A tornado has WTKG Grand Rapids, 1230 AM ollege been sighted in the area. You are to pro- WTRV Grand Rapids, 100.5 FM P

ceed to the nearest tornado shelter which WVTI Grand Rapids, 96.1 FM ro c edures is indicated on the chart posted in each classroom. Your cooperation will facilitate TELEVISION STATIONS safety for all.” (CHECK CABLE LISTINGS) WOOD Grand Rapids, Channel 8 It is the responsibility of students and staff to WGVU Grand Rapids, Channel 35 become aware of the location of tornado shelters WXSP Grand Rapids, Channel 15 in all buildings. WZZM Grand Rapids, Channel 13 WLNS Lansing, Channel 6 INCLEMENT WEATHER WWMT Kalamazoo, Channel 3 Montcalm Community College will cancel all WXMI Battle Creek, Channel 4 or part of its operations only in case of extreme WOTV Battle Creek, Channel 4 emergency caused by impassible roads, violent WWTV Cadillac, Channel 9 weather, energy loss or other conditions seriously endangering the health and safety of students, faculty and staff. Reporting Crimes and Emergencies Every effort will be made to make the decision Campus crime is a reality at small, rural com- to cancel as early as possible, but no later than 7 munity colleges. Preventing crime is a shared a.m. for daytime classes and 3 p.m. for evening responsibility between Montcalm Community classes. Students may enroll in E2Campus, College and its campus community members. MCC’s emergency notification system by going Public apathy is a criminal’s greatest ally. You to www.montcalm.edu/alerts. Local radio and cannot assume that someone has reported television stations will also be notified. criminal activity. Suspicion is the only reason you need for calling the police. Suspicion of Students, faculty and staff should assume that a crime does not require proof. Whether you the college is open unless they hear otherwise. are or someone else is the victim, you should They are asked not to call the college switch- report a crime, suspicious activity or any other board to ask about cancellations, but to refer emergency on campus. to MCC’s Web site or listen for the information on the following radio or television stations: GENERAL SITUATIONS If you suspect that a crime is being committed RADIO STATIONS or has been committed, call or visit the Mont- WGLM Greenville, 1380 AM & 106.3 FM calm County Sheriff’s Office immediately. It is WOOD Grand Rapids, 1300 AM &105.7 FM located at 659 N. State, Stanton, MI 48888. For WION Ionia, 1430 AM & 92.7 FM emergencies, call 911. For non-emergencies call WBRN Big Rapids, 1460 AM & 100.9 FM (989) 831-5253. An emergency is any situation WCEN Mt. Pleasant, 1150 AM & 94.5 FM needing immediate attention. WCFX Mt. Pleasant, 95.3 FM WMLM St. Louis, 1520 AM When calling the sheriff’s office, please provide WFYC Alma, 1280 AM & 104.9 FM your name, location of the incident, description WBBL Grand Rapids, 107.3 FM of the scene and suspects and description of WBFX Grand Rapids, 101.3 FM any vehicle involved in the incident, including WCSG Grand Rapids, 91.3 FM a license plate number. WFGR Grand Rapids, 98.7 FM WGRD Grand Rapids, 97.9 FM SPECIFIC SITUATIONS WGVU Grand Rapids, 88.5 FM 1. If you are a victim of a crime, call 911 as WJNZ Grand Rapids, 1140 AM soon as possible. If it is an assault, try WJQK Grand Rapids, 99.3 FM to remember as much about the person WLAV Grand Rapids, 96.9 FM as possible. Important characteristics WLHT Grand Rapids, 95.7 FM include: sex, race, hair color, hair length WNWZ Grand Rapids, 1410 AM and texture, body size, clothing descrip- WSNX Grand Rapids, 104.5 FM tion, scars and other noticeable markings, 35

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ro c edures will be searched immediately for suspects rate in the surrounding community. P and neighboring police agencies will be notified. In many incidents, the victim Security concerns at MCC are coordinated ollege C may already know the name of the person through the Vice President for Administrative committing the assault. Services. The Montcalm County Sheriff’s Office and other local police agencies administer law 2. If you see a suspicious person, call 911 enforcement responsibilities. Twenty-four- as soon as possible. Do not approach hour patrol, dispatch services and emergency the person yourself. When reporting services are coordinated with local municipal suspicious activity, describe the behav- emergency and law enforcement agencies. ior and give a general description of the suspicious persons. General descriptive MCC shall make timely reports to the campus information that is helpful includes: the community of crimes considered to be a threat number of persons, sex, race, dress, ve- to other students and employees. These reports hicle and location. Sheriff’s deputies will include crimes as described in the Annual investigate your report immediately. If Security Report and are reported to local law all members of the campus community enforcement agencies. The reports shall be become security conscious and report provided to students and employees in a timely suspicious activity, thefts and related manner to help prevent similar occurrences. incidents will be prevented or reduced.

3. Call 911 immediately if you receive a bomb Crime Prevention threat. Then, contact the office of the Vice MCC recognizes the benefits of both preven- President for Administrative Services tative and reactive efforts. Crime prevention located in the Administration/Library is best achieved through interacting with and Building on MCC’s Sidney campus. If outreaching to students, faculty and staff. the office is closed, contact the Personnel Campus safety and crime prevention is a Office. If the Personnel Office is closed, shared responsibility between MCC students contact the custodian on duty in the Power and employees. Plant. Obtain as much information from the caller as possible including the location Crime prevention at MCC is part of a communi- of the bomb, the time of explosion and ty-based program. The main goal is to improve the type of bomb. Observe the caller’s the quality of life for members of the campus voice and any background noises. This community. MCC’s crime prevention program information can assist in identifying the stresses community awareness/interaction caller. Sheriff’s deputies will search the through the dissemination of materials and area identified and contact a removal team presentations geared toward students, faculty if a device is found. The sheriff’s office and staff. MCC’s annual efforts include: and college administrators will determine if evacuation is required. 1. Posting of crime prevention awareness information in college buildings. 4. If there are any other emergencies such as a fire or people needing medical attention, 2. Disseminating crime prevention material call 911 immediately. in handbooks and in the Student Services Office.

Campus Law Enforcement 3. Utilizing county and state police crime MCC’s campus law enforcement policy is prevention specialists as speakers. based on the desire to ensure the reasonable safety of persons visiting or utilizing the college 4. Disseminating the Annual Security Report campuses. Practical response considers the to all current employees and students and location of campuses, the peak time periods of to all prospective employees and students use, the range of persons who have access to who request it. 36

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 Noncredit

Montcalm Community College is dedicated Programs to providing educational experiences for all SUMMER DAY CAMPS for children offer a residents in our community. The noncredit learning experience in a fun environment. courses, workshops and seminars offered will help you prepare for the challenges of the TECH PREP CAMPS for high school juniors 21st century by providing current and useful and seniors offer hands-on exploration of information on topics of interest to you in your various careers and preparation for college. personal or professional life. MCC’s LIFE-LONG LEARNERS program ad- Courses dresses the desire of citizens, ages 55 and older, NONCREDIT COURSES for professional and to continue learning by attending presentations personal development are offered throughout or noncredit courses at a nominal fee. The LLL the year. These change as the needs of the is open to all persons regardless of previous community change. Courses have included education. Members govern the group and computer instruction, management training, lead some of the academic coursework in builder’s pre-licensure preparation, SB-CEU’s lieu of professional faculty. Members enjoy for teachers and a variety of online courses. academic pursuits without concern for credit, Noncredit courses are available on MCC’s grades or prerequisites. campus, online and throughout the community. Registration for noncredit and recreation SPECIAL EVENTS focus on cultural, economic courses is accepted online, by mail, in person and social topics and are available to the com- and by phone (if paying by credit card). The munity throughout the year. tuition waiver for senior citizens is not available for noncredit and recreation courses. For information about current courses and recreational opportunities, visit www.mont- RECREATION CLASSES are popular with all calm.edu/noncredit.aspx or e-mail OutReach@ ages. Swimming classes, which are conducted montcalm.edu. in MCC’s NCAA-sized swimming pool, are offered for infants through senior citizens. Business & Lifeguard training and water safety instructor training courses are conducted in cooperation Industry Training with the physical education department and are MCC offers high quality, guaranteed training offered for credit and noncredit. Other health programs in a variety of formats to area busi- courses such as weight training, aerobics and nesses. Services include quality, customized personalized body conditioning are offered in training for business and industry in a format the MCC gym and fitness center. The MCC fit- that fulfills customer demand. Competency- ness center is an air-conditioned, self-directed based instruction is offered in flexible delivery exercise center featuring state-of-the-art fitness formats such as: equipment, treadmills, stationary bicycles and a free-weight area. MCC also has the only indoor l Open-entry/open-exit training rock climbing wall in Montcalm County. After instruction in the basic techniques of climbing, l Traditional classroom training successful students are issued authorization cards that permit use of the wall during open l Video-based training climbing sessions. MCC’s gym, swimming pool and fitness center are also open to the public l Internet classes during designated hours. l Hands-on application training at local employer sites 37

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 MCC also offers an extensive list of courses that includes information technology, manufactur- on c redi t ing skills and technology, business literacy, N quality and teamwork. Other business services include business consultation, needs assessments, employee assessments, grant petitions, evaluations, records retention, apprenticeships and contracted training administration.

Workplace skills may be assessed and evaluated using ACT WorkKeysTM Service Center which specializes in job profiling, task analysis, and employee assessments or by using the DACUM assessment process.

MCC’s business and industry services are located at MCC’s Michigan Technical Educa- tion Center (M-TEC) in Greenville.

For more information about business and industry services, contact MCC’s Director of Workforce Training Solutions at (989) 328-1214 or e-mail [email protected].

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 College Facilities

On Campus MONTCALM HERITAGE VILLAGE: The village, located on the west side of campus, ACTIVITIES BUILDING: This building con- includes historical buildings and artifacts. tains a NCAA-size pool, a gymnasium with An annual Heritage Festival takes place on climbing wall and fitness center, the bookstore, campus in August. the food services area and a student lounge area. All facilities are available to students NATURE TRAILS: The Kenneth J. Lehman and community members. Nature Trails encompass three miles of hiking

and cross-country skiing trails that wind their DONALD C. BURNS ADMINISTRATION/ way through more than 100 acres adjacent to LIBRARY BUILDING: This building houses the college’s main campus. Biology students administrative offices, the student services use the nature trails for short field trips and office, financial aid and the library. Public research projects. More than 70 numbered computers, Internet access and study areas are markers have been installed along the trails available in the library. and, with a guide map, visitors discover many BARN THEATER: MCC’s performing arts species of flowers, trees and possibly wildlife facility, the Barn Theater, is located west of as well as an outdoor classroom for studying College Drive. botany and biology in a natural setting.

BEATRICE E. DOSER BUILDING: This build- STANLEY P. ASH BUILDING: This two- ing houses seminar and conference space, the story facility includes science classrooms, an Learning Support Center, computer labs and auditorium, nursing, chemistry and biology classrooms, general classrooms, a telecom- laboratories, and instructors’ offices. munications classroom and instructors’ offices. For information about facility rental, call Guest BOOKSTORE: The MCC Bookstore, located in Services at (989) 328-1252. the Activities Building, offers textbooks, supplies, greeting cards, clothing and a variety of Off Campus items bearing the MCC name. GREENVILLE: MCC’s Michigan Technical FOUNDATION FARMHOUSE: The Founda- Education Center (M-TEC) is located at 1325 tion farmhouse is a charming and comfortable Yellow Jacket Drive in Greenville. This center meeting center located on Sidney Road west offers open-entry, open-exit skills training to of College Drive. meet business and industry needs. The M- TEC also houses classrooms, a large confer- INSTRUCTION EAST BUILDING: This two- ence facility, computer and learning labs and story building contains labs, classrooms and display areas. instructors’ offices and is a primary instruction area for the college’s math, science and allied HOWARD CITY: The Panhandle Area Center health offerings. (PAC) is located at 1401 S. Ensley Street in Howard City. This center offers classrooms, INSTRUCTION NORTH BUILDING: This is a computer lab and office space for MCC MCC’s visual arts building. It features a gal- activities. lery, open display areas and classrooms for ceramics, drawing, painting and photography. IONIA: MCC’s Ionia Educational Center (IOEC) is located adjacent to Ionia High School INSTRUCTION WEST BUILDING: This build- at 250 E. Tuttle Road in Ionia. This facility ing contains auditoriums, classrooms and provides a suite of offices as well as several instructors’ offices. conference rooms and classrooms.

Handicapped students and senior citizens with limited mobility are encouraged to use MCC’s facilities. The buildings are barrier-free and every attempt is made to provide additional accommodations if required. 39

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 Campus Map

Campus Key 1. Foundation Farmhouse 2. Barn Theater 3. Tennis Courts 4. Activities Building 5. Beatrice E. Doser Building 6. Donald C. Burns Administration/ Library Building 7. Instruction West Building 8. Stanley P. Ash Building 9. Instruction East Building 10. Instruction North Building 11. Montcalm Heritage Village

2800 College Drive, Sidney, MI 48885-9723 * (989) 328-2111

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 Academic Programs

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 Degrees & Certificates

Montcalm Community College offers associate of Electronics Technology arts, science, liberal studies, general studies and Engineering Technology applied science degrees, as well as several certificate Industrial Technology programs. Specific curriculum requirements for Integrated Manufacturing Technology each of the degree and certificate programs are found Medical Office Administration Nursing starting on page 44. Associate degrees require a Office Administration minimum of 60 credits; certificates require a mini- Technical Drafting & Design mum of 30 credits. All program course require- Welding ments must be met. Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university are advised to consult with a counselor or advisor during their Multiple Degree Procedure first semester. Students may receive more than one Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree if they fulfill the requirements. The completion of a certifi- Associate of Arts Degree cate program coupled with general education courses is not sufficient to qualify.

Associate of Students who have been awarded an Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), Asso- Science Degree ciate of Liberal Studies (ALS) or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree are not eligible to receive an Associate of General Studies (AGS) Associate of degree. Students may not earn an AGS degree and another degree in the same semester. Stu- Liberal Studies Degree dents who have been awarded an AS degree are not eligible to receive an ALS degree. Associate of Certificate Programs General Studies Degree Automotive Technology Computer Support Cosmetology Associate of Criminal Justice – Corrections Electronics Technology Applied Science Degrees Entrepreneurship Accounting Information Processing Assistant Automotive Technology Integrated Manufacturing Technology Business Administration – Entrepreneurship Liberal Studies Business Administration – Management Machine Tool Operation Business Administration – Marketing Medical Assistant Business Information Systems Pre-Nursing Computer Support Technology Small Business Development/ Cosmetology Management Management – Automotive Technology Criminal Justice – Corrections Technical Drafting Criminal Justice – General Welding Technology Early Childhood Development Education Paraprofessional

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 D Job Training Programs Bachelor’s Degrees egrees

Apprenticeship Training & C Automotive Brake Systems through Articulation er t ifi c a es Automotive Electrical & Electronic Systems Central Michigan University Automotive Engine Performance Cleary University Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning Ferris State University Automotive Suspension & Steering Franklin University Child Development Associate Kaplan University CIS Job Readiness Michigan State University Corrections Officer Training Northwood University Digital Publishing & Presentation Walsh College Emergency Medical Technician Entrepreneurship For current information about articulation, go to Health Care Access Manager the Counseling tab of MyMontcalm. Health Care Access Representative Input Productivity Long-Term-Care Nurse Assistant Virtual Learning Office Applications MCC participates in the Michigan Community Renewable Energy College Virtual Learning Collaborative (MC- Retail CVLC) which allows students to take courses Retail Management and earn certificates and associate degrees via Supervision the Internet from other community colleges Web Design Specialist around the state. Additional information can be obtained in MCC’s Student Services or by Certificates & Associate visiting the Web site at www.mccvlc.org. Degrees through Articulation MCC credits transfer to many other colleges and universities. The following partnerships have been developed to facilitate transfer. These partnerships allow students to earn certificates and degrees at other institutions.

Ferris State University Jackson Community College Lansing Community College Michigan State University Mid Michigan Community College

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 sso c ia t e Associate of Arts (AA) A r t s A

Students seeking the Associate of Arts degree Humanities: 11 credits may concentrate their studies in numerous Courses must be taken from more than one content areas. A counselor should be consulted subject area (have different prefixes) except if if the student plans to transfer to a four-year taking HUMN200 and HUMN201: ARTS120, institution. ARTS225, ENGL195, ENGL200, ENGL201, ENGL212, ENGL220, ENGL221, ENGL230, Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. ENGL235, ENGL236, ENGL240, ENGL265, ENGL270, ENGL280, ENGL290, FREN120, FREN121, GERM101, GERM102, HUMN100, General Education HUMN110, HUMN200, HUMN201, HUMN270, Requirements HUMN271, MUSI101, MUSI110, PHIL220, PHIL221, PHIL222, SPAN130 or SPAN131. Written Communications: 6 credits ENGL100 & ENGL101 Computer Literacy: 3 credits CMIS101, CMIS115, CMIS175 or competency Oral Communications: 3 credits testing. Choose at least one of the following: COMM210, COMM220, ENGL212 or THEA261. Program Requirements

Laboratory Science: 4 credits Total Required General Education Credits 42 Choose at least one of the following: BIOL100, Total Elective Credits 18 BIOL105, BIOL110, BIOL115, BIOL121, Total Credits Required for Degree 60 BIOL122, BIOL201, BIOL202, BIOL203, BIOL208, CHEM105, CHEM220, CHEM221, CHEM251, CHEM252, PHYS101, PHYS111, PHYS112, PHYS230 or PHYS231. (The science requirement may also be met through competency testing.)

Mathematics: 3-4 credits MATH100, MATH102, MATH104, MATH120, MATH159, MATH190, MATH250 or MATH251. Math requirement may also be met through competency testing. (MATH100 does not satisfy MACRAO requirements.)

Social Science: 11 credits Must include POLI110 or POLI240 plus at least two or three of the following: ANTH260, ANTH265, ECON215, ECON216, HIST250, HIST251, HIST252, HIST253, HIST255, HIST257, POLI246, PSYC120, PSYC221, PSYC223, PSYC225, SOCI111, SOCI230, SOCI235 or SOCI271.

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Associate of Science (AS) A sso c ia t e

Students seeking the Associate of Science de- Humanities: 8 credits gree may concentrate their studies in numerous Courses must be taken from more than one content areas. A counselor should be consulted subject area (have different prefixes) except if if the student plans to transfer to a four-year taking HUMN200 and HUMN201: ARTS120, institution. ARTS225, ENGL195, ENGL200, ENGL201, ENGL212, ENGL220, ENGL221, ENGL230, Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. ENGL235, ENGL236, ENGL240, ENGL265, ENGL270, ENGL280, ENGL290, FREN120, FREN121, GERM101, GERM102, HUMN100, General Education HUMN110, HUMN200, HUMN201, HUMN270, Requirements HUMN271, MUSI101, MUSI110, PHIL220, PHIL221, PHIL222, SPAN130 or SPAN131. Written Communications: 6 credits ENGL100 & ENGL101 Computer Literacy: 3 credits CMIS101, CMIS115, CMIS175 or competency Oral Communications: 3 credits testing. Choose at least one of the following: COMM210, COMM220, ENGL212 or THEA261. Program Requirements Laboratory Science: 16 credits Total Required General Education Credits 48 Biological Science: 8 credits Total Elective Credits 12 Choose at least two of the following: BIOL110, Total Credits Required for Degree 60 BIOL115, BIOL121, BIOL122, BIOL201, BIOL202, BIOL203 or BIOL208.

Physical Science: 8 credits Choose either CHEM220 and CHEM221 or CHEM251 and CHEM252 or PHYS230 and PHYS231.

Mathematics: 3-4 credits MATH102, MATH104, MATH120, MATH159, MATH250 or MATH251. (The math requirement may also be met through competency testing.)

Social Science: 8 credits Must include either POLI110 or POLI240 plus at least one or two of the following: ANTH260, ANTH265, ECON215, ECON216, HIST250, HIST251, HIST252, HIST253, HIST255, HIST257, POLI246, PSYC120, PSYC221, PSYC223, PSYC225, SOCI111, SOCI230, SOCI235 or SOCI271.

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 sso c ia t e Associate of Liberal Studies (ALS) A t udies S Students seeking the Associate of Liberal Stud- Humanities: 8 credits iberal

L ies degree may concentrate their studies in Courses must be taken from more than one numerous content areas. A counselor should subject area (have different prefixes) except if be consulted if the student plans to transfer taking HUMN200 and HUMN201: ARTS120, to a four-year institution. ARTS225, ENGL195, ENGL200, ENGL201, ENGL212, ENGL220, ENGL221, ENGL230, Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. ENGL235, ENGL236, ENGL240, ENGL265, ENGL270, ENGL280, ENGL290, FREN120, FREN121, GERM101, GERM102, HUMN100, General Education HUMN110, HUMN200, HUMN201, HUMN270, Requirements HUMN271, MUSI101, MUSI110, PHIL220, PHIL221, PHIL222, SPAN130 or SPAN131. Written Communications: 6 credits ENGL100 & ENGL101 Computer Literacy: 3 credits CMIS101, CMIS115, CMIS175 or competency Oral Communications: 3 credits testing. Choose at least one of the following: COMM210, COMM220, ENGL212 or THEA261. Program Requirements Laboratory Science: 4 credits Choose at least one of the following: BIOL100, Total Required General Education Credits 36 BIOL105, BIOL110, BIOL115, BIOL121, Total Elective Credits 24 BIOL122, BIOL201, BIOL202, BIOL203, Total Credits Required for Degree 60 BIOL208, CHEM105, CHEM220, CHEM221, CHEM251, CHEM252, PHYS101, PHYS111, PHYS112, PHYS230 or PHYS231. (The science requirement may also be met through competency testing.)

Mathematics: 3-4 credits MATH102, MATH104, MATH120, MATH159, MATH190, MATH250 or MATH251. (The math requirement may also be met through competency testing.)

Social Science: 8 credits Must include either POLI110 or POLI240 plus at least one or two of the following: ANTH260, ANTH265, ECON215, ECON216, HIST250, HIST251, HIST252, HIST253, HIST255, HIST256, HIST257, POLI110, POLI240, POLI246, PSYC120, PSYC221, PSYC223, PSYC225 SOCI111, SOCI230, SOCI235, SOCI271 or WMST100.

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 G eneral

Associate of General Studies (AGS) S t udies A sso c ia t e The Associate of General Studies degree is Humanities: 4 credits for students interested in obtaining a degree Choose HUMN100 or HUMN200 or at with customized content reflective of personal least two of the following (with different college-level interests that are not necessarily prefixes): ARTS120, ARTS225, ENGL195, focused on transfer or occupational interests. ENGL200, ENGL201, ENGL212, ENGL220, General Studies degree students must success- ENGL221, ENGL230, ENGL235, ENGL236, fully complete the general education require- ENGL240, ENGL265, ENGL270, ENGL280, ments. Students should consult a counselor for ENGL290, FREN120, FREN121, GERM101, program planning assistance. GERM102, HUMN100, HUMN110, HUMN200, HUMN201, HUMN270, HUMN271, MUSI101, Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. MUSI110, PHIL220, PHIL221, PHIL222, SPAN130 or SPAN131.

General Education Computer Literacy: 3 credits Requirements CMIS101, CMIS115, CMIS175 or competency testing. Written Communications: 3 credits ENGL100 or ENGL101 Program Requirements

Oral Communications: 1.5-3 credits Total Required General Choose at least one of the following: COMM210, Education Credits 22.5-25 COMM220, CRIM136, ENGL212, NURS121A Total Elective Credits 35-37.5 or THEA261. Total Credits Required for Degree 60

Laboratory Science: 3-4 credits Choose at least one of the following: BIOL100, BIOL105, BIOL110, BIOL115, BIOL121, BIOL122, BIOL201, BIOL202, BIOL203, BIOL208, CHEM105, CHEM220, CHEM221, CHEM251, CHEM252, PHYS101, PHYS111, PHYS112, PHYS230 or PHYS231. (The science requirement may also be met through competency testing.)

Mathematics: 3-4 credits MATH100, MATH102, MATH104, MATH120, MATH159, MATH190, MATH250 or MATH251

Social Science: 4 credits Must include either POLI110 or POLI240 plus at least one of the following: ANTH260, ANTH265, ECON215, ECON216, HIST250, HIST251, HIST252, HIST253, HIST255, HIST256, HIST257, POLI110, POLI240, POLI246, PSYC120, PSYC221, PSYC223, PSYC225, SOCI111, SOCI230, SOCI235, SOCI271 or WMST100.

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 sso c ia t e Accounting A c ien e S This program leads to an associate of applied Humanities: 4 credits pp lied science degree with an emphasis in account- HUMN100 or HUMN200 or two of the follow- A ing and provides the background and skills ing (courses must have different prefixes and necessary for an entry-level job in the account- only one may be a foreign language): ARTS120, ing field. A counselor should be consulted if ARTS225, ENGL195, ENGL200, ENGL201, the student plans to transfer to a four-year ENGL212, ENGL220, ENGL221, ENGL230, institution. ENGL235, ENGL236, ENGL240, ENGL265, ENGL270, ENGL280, ENGL290, PHIL220, Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. PHIL221, PHIL222, FREN120, FREN121, GERM101, GERM102, HUMN271, MUSI101, MUSI110, SPAN130 or SPAN131. General Education Requirements Computer Literacy: 3 credits CMIS115 or CMIS175 Written Communications: 3 credits ENGL100 or ENGL101 Program Requirements

Oral Communications: 3 credits Course Name Course # Cr. COMM210 or COMM220 Principles of Accounting I ACCT115 4 Principles of Accounting II ACCT116 4 Laboratory Science: 3-4 credits Computerized Accounting ACCT212 4 BIOL100, BIOL105, BIOL110, BIOL115, Tax Accounting ACCT246 3 BIOL121, BIOL122, BIOL201, BIOL202, Introduction to Business BUSN135 3 BIOL203, BIOL208, CHEM105, CHEM220, Legal Environment of CHEM221, CHEM251, CHEM252, PHYS101, Business BUSN200 3 PHYS111, PHYS112, PHYS230 or PHYS231. Business Practice Firm BUSN283 3 Principles of Mathematics: 3-4 credits Macroeconomics ECON215 3 MATH100, MATH102, MATH104, MATH120, Small Business Management MGMT235 3 MATH159, MATH190, MATH250 or Organizational Behavior MGMT250 3 MATH251. (The math requirement may also Electives 2-5 be met through competency testing.)

Social Science: 4 credits Suggested Electives POLI110 or a combination of POLI240 and at least one of the following: SOCI111, SOCI230, Business Communications I BUSN180 3 SOCI235, SOCI271, ANTH260, ANTH265, Principles of Marketing MRKT233 3 ECON215, ECON216, HIST250, HIST251, Retailing MRKT234 3 HIST252, HIST253, HIST255, HIST257, Advertising MRKT248 3 POLI246, PSYC120, PSYC221, PSYC223 or Human Resource PSYC225. Management MGMT245 3

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A T c ien e A sso c ia t e This program, approved by the National Au- Humanities: 4 credits tomotive Technicians Education Foundation HUMN100 or HUMN200 or two of the follow- (NATEF), leads to an associate of applied ing (courses must have different prefixes and science degree with a specialty in automotive only one may be a foreign language): ARTS120, technology and provides the background and ARTS225, ENGL195, ENGL200, ENGL201, skills necessary for a job in the automotive ENGL212, ENGL220, ENGL221, ENGL235, field. It is designed for students seeking entry- ENGL236, ENGL265, ENGL270, ENGL280, level employment and/or State of Michigan ENGL290, PHIL220, PHIL221, PHIL222, certification. A counselor should be consulted FREN120, FREN121, GERM101, GERM102, if the student plans to transfer to a four-year HUMN271, MUSI101, MUSI110, SPAN130 or institution. SPAN131.

Some prerequisite courses may apply to Computer Literacy: 3 credits this program. CMIS115 General Education Program Requirements

Requirements Course Name Course # Cr. Emergency Health Care AHEA100 2 Written Communications: 3 credits Automotive Service AUTO103 1 ENGL100 or ENGL101 Basic Automotive Electrical AUTO112 2 Advanced Automotive Oral Communications: 3 credits Electrical AUTO113 2 COMM210 or COMM220 Fundamentals of Welding WELD101 3

Laboratory Science: 3-4 credits Students must also choose four of the following five BIOL100, BIOL105, BIOL110, BIOL115, specializations: BIOL121, BIOL122, BIOL201, BIOL202, Automotive Brake Systems AUTO107 4 BIOL203, BIOL208, CHEM105, CHEM220, and Automotive Brake Systems CHEM221, CHEM251, CHEM252, PHYS101, Field Experience AUTO292B 4 PHYS111, PHYS112, PHYS230 or PHYS231. Automotive Suspension Mathematics: 3-4 credits & Steering AUTO109 4 MATH102, MATH104, MATH120, MATH159, and Automotive Suspension MATH190, MATH250 or MATH251. (The & Steering Field Experience AUTO292C 4 math requirement may also be met through competency testing.) Automotive Electrical & Electronic Systems AUTO203 4 Social Science: 4 credits and Automotive Electrical & Electronic POLI110 or POLI240 and at least one of the Systems Field Experience AUTO292D 4 following: ANTH260, ANTH265, ECON215, ECON216, HIST250, HIST251, HIST252, Automotive Engine HIST253, HIST255, HIST257, POLI246, Performance AUTO205 4 PSYC120, PSYC221, PSYC223, PSYC225, and Automotive Engine SOCI111, SOCI230, SOCI235 or SOCI271. Performance Field Experience AUTO292E 4

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY CERTIFI- Automotive Heating & CATE AND JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS Air Conditioning AUTO262 4 ARE ALSO AVAILABLE. and Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning Field Experience AUTO292F 4 49

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 sso c ia t e Business Administration/ A

c ien e Entrepreneurship S This program leads to an associate of applied ENGL280, ENGL290, PHIL220, PHIL221, pp lied science degree with an emphasis in new busi- PHIL222, FREN120, FREN121, GERM101, A ness development and provides the skills GERM102, HUMN271, MUSI101, MUSI110, necessary for an entry-level job in the field SPAN130 or SPAN131. of small business management. A counselor should be consulted if the student plans to Computer Literacy: 3 credits transfer to a four-year institution. CMIS115 or CMIS175

Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. Program Requirements

General Education Course Name Course # Cr. Accounting for Requirements Small Business ACCT105 3 OR Written Communications: 3 credits Principles of Accounting I ACCT115 4 ENGL100 or ENGL101 Tax Accounting ACCT246 3 Customer Relations BUSN151 1 Oral Communications: 3 credits Legal Environment COMM210 or COMM220 of Business BUSN200 3 International Business BUSN260 3 Laboratory Science: 3-4 credits Microcomputer BIOL100, BIOL105, BIOL110, BIOL115, Applications CMIS175 4 BIOL121, BIOL122, BIOL201, BIOL202, Principles of BIOL203, BIOL208, CHEM105, CHEM220, Macroeconomics ECON215 3 CHEM221, CHEM251, CHEM252, PHYS101, Small Business Management MGMT235 3 PHYS111, PHYS112, PHYS230 or PHYS231. Human Resource Management MGMT245 3 Mathematics: 3-4 credits Strategic Management MGMT275 3 MATH102, MATH104, MATH120, MATH159, MATH190, MATH250 or MATH251. (The Choose at least two of the following: math requirement may also be met through competency testing.) Marketing Research MRKT230 3 Principles of Marketing MRKT233 3 Social Science: 4 credits Retailing MRKT234 3 POLI110 or a combination of POLI240 and Advertising MRKT248 3 at least one of the following: ANTH260, ANTH265, ECON215, ECON216, HIST250, HIST251, HIST252, HIST253, HIST255, Suggested Electives HIST257, POLI246, PSYC120, PSYC221, PSYC223, PSYC225, SOCI111, SOCI230, Principles of Accounting I ACCT115 4 SOCI235 or SOCI271. Principles of Accounting II ACCT116 4 Computerized Accounting ACCT212 4 Humanities: 4 credits Introduction to Business BUSN135 3 HUMN100 or HUMN200 or two of the fol- Business Practice Firm BUSN283 3 lowing (courses must have different prefixes Field Experience BUSN292 3-5 and only one may be a foreign language): ARTS120, ARTS225, ENGL195, ENGL200, ENGL201, ENGL212, ENGL220, ENGL221, ENGL235, ENGL236, ENGL265, ENGL270, 50

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Entrepreneurship A sso c ia t e This program leads to an associate of applied ENGL290, PHIL220, PHIL221, PHIL222, science degree with an emphasis in manage- FREN120, FREN121, GERM101, GERM102, ment and provides the skills necessary for an HUMN271, MUSI101, MUSI110, SPAN130 or entry-level job in the fields of business manage- SPAN131. ment and supervision. A counselor should be consulted if the student plans to transfer to a Computer Literacy: 3 credits four-year institution. CMIS115 or CMIS175

Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. Program Requirements

General Education Course Name Course # Cr. Principles of Accounting I ACCT115 4 Requirements Principles of Accounting II ACCT116 4 Legal Environment of Written Communications: 3 credits Business BUSN200 3 ENGL100 or ENGL101 International Business BUSN260 3 Business Practice Firm BUSN283 3 Oral Communications: 3 credits Principles of COMM210 or COMM220 Macroeconomics ECON215 3 Concepts of Management MGMT237 3 Laboratory Science: 3-4 credits Human Resource BIOL100, BIOL105, BIOL110, BIOL115, Management MGMT245 3 BIOL121, BIOL122, BIOL201, BIOL202, Organizational Behavior MGMT250 3 BIOL203, BIOL208, CHEM105, CHEM220, Strategic Management MGMT275 3 CHEM221, CHEM251, CHEM252, PHYS101, Choose at least one of the following: PHYS111, PHYS112, PHYS230 or PHYS231. Marketing Research MRKT230 3 Principles of Marketing MRKT233 3 Mathematics: 3-4 credits Retailing MRKT234 3 MATH100, MATH102, MATH104, MATH120, Advertising MRKT248 3 MATH159, MATH190, MATH250 or Electives 3-5 MATH251. (The math requirement may also be met through competency testing.) Suggested Electives Social Science: 4 credits POLI110 or a combination of POLI240 and Computerized Accounting ACCT212 4 at least one of the following: ANTH260, Tax Accounting ACCT246 3 ANTH265, ECON215, ECON216, HIST250, Introduction to Business BUSN135 3 HIST251, HIST252, HIST253, HIST255, Customer Relations BUSN151 1 HIST257, POLI246, PSYC120, PSYC221, Business Communications I BUSN180 3 PSYC223, PSYC225, SOCI111, SOCI230, Principles of Marketing MRKT233 3 SOCI235 or SOCI271. Retailing MRKT234 3 Advertising MRKT248 3 Humanities: 4 credits HUMN100 or HUMN200 or two of the following (courses must have different prefixes and only one may be a foreign language): ARTS120, ARTS225, ENGL195, ENGL200, ENGL201, ENGL212, ENGL220, ENGL221, ENGL235, ENGL236, ENGL265, ENGL270, ENGL280, 51

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 sso c ia t e Business Administration/Marketing A c ien e S This program leads to an associate of applied Humanities: 4 credits pp lied science degree with an emphasis in marketing HUMN100 or HUMN200 or two of the follow- A and provides the skills necessary for an entry- ing (courses must have different prefixes and level job in the field of business marketing. A only one may be a foreign language): ARTS120, counselor should be consulted if the student ARTS225, ENGL195, ENGL200, ENGL201, plans to transfer to a four-year institution. ENGL212, ENGL220, ENGL221, ENGL235, ENGL236, ENGL265, ENGL270, ENGL280, Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. ENGL290, PHIL220, PHIL221, PHIL222, FREN120, FREN121, GERM101, GERM102, HUMN271, MUSI101, MUSI110, SPAN130 or General Education SPAN131. Requirements Computer Literacy: 3 credits Written Communications: 3 credits CMIS115 or CMIS175 ENGL100 or ENGL101 Program Requirements Oral Communications: 3 credits COMM210 or COMM220 Course Name Course # Cr. Principles of Accounting I ACCT115 4 Laboratory Science: 3-4 credits Legal Environment BIOL100, BIOL105, BIOL110, BIOL115, of Business BUSN200 3 BIOL121, BIOL122, BIOL201, BIOL202, International Business BUSN260 3 BIOL203, BIOL208, CHEM105, CHEM220, Business Practice Firm BUSN283 3 CHEM221, CHEM251, CHEM252, PHYS101, Principles of PHYS111, PHYS112, PHYS230 or PHYS231. Macroeconomics ECON215 3 Organizational Behavior MGMT250 3 Mathematics: 3-4 credits Strategic Management MGMT275 3 MATH100, MATH102, MATH104, MATH120, Marketing Research MRKT230 3 MATH159, MATH190, MATH250 or Principles of Marketing MRKT233 3 MATH251. (The math requirement may also Retailing MRKT234 3 be met through competency testing.) Advertising MRKT248 3 Electives 1-3 Social Science: 4 credits POLI110 or a combination of POLI240 and at least one of the following: ANTH260, Suggested Electives ANTH265, ECON215, ECON216, HIST250, HIST251, HIST252, HIST253, HIST255, Principles of Accounting II ACCT116 4 HIST257, POLI246, PSYC120, PSYC221, Computerized Accounting ACCT212 4 PSYC223, PSYC225, SOCI111, SOCI230, Tax Accounting ACCT246 3 SOCI235 or SOCI271. Introduction to Business BUSN135 3 Customer Relations BUSN151 1 Business Communications I BUSN180 3 Field Experience BUSN292 3-5 Human Resource Management MGMT245 3

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B I S c ien e A sso c ia t e This program leads to an associate of applied Humanities: 4 credits science degree with a specialty in business HUMN100 or HUMN200 or two of the follow- information systems and provides the back- ing (courses must have different prefixes and ground and skills necessary for a job in the busi- only one may be a foreign language): ARTS120, ness information systems field. It is designed ARTS225, ENGL195, ENGL200, ENGL201, for students seeking entry-level business/ ENGL212, ENGL220, ENGL221, ENGL235, management careers with companies that use ENGL236, ENGL265, ENGL270, ENGL280, microcomputers and commercially available ENGL290, PHIL220, PHIL221, PHIL222, software packages. A counselor should be FREN120, FREN121, GERM101, GERM102, consulted if the student plans to transfer to a HUMN271, MUSI101, MUSI110, SPAN130 or four-year institution. SPAN131.

Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. Computer Literacy: 3 credits CMIS115 or CMIS175 General Education Requirements Program Requirements Course Name Course # Cr. Written Communications: 3 credits Principles of Accounting I ACCT115 4 ENGL100 or ENGL101 Legal Environment of Business BUSN200 3 Oral Communications: 3 credits Introduction to COMM210 or COMM220 Programming and Logic CMIS130 4 Microcomputer Applications CMIS175 4 Laboratory Science: 3-5 credits Microcomputer Spreadsheets CMIS250 3 BIOL100, BIOL105, BIOL110, BIOL115, Microcomputer Data Base BIOL121, BIOL122, BIOL201, BIOL202, Applications CMIS255 4 BIOL203, BIOL208, CHEM105, CHEM220, Advanced Microcomputer CHEM221, CHEM251, CHEM252, PHYS101, Applications CMIS260 4 PHYS111, PHYS112, PHYS230 or PHYS231. Systems Analysis & Design CMIS265 4 Concepts of Management MGMT237 3 Mathematics: 3-4 credits Organizational Behavior MGMT250 3 MATH102, MATH104, MATH120, MATH159, MATH190, MATH250 or MATH251. (The math requirement may also be met through Suggested Electives competency testing.) Business Communications I BUSN180 3 Social Science: 4 credits Intermediate Algebra MATH104 4 POLI110 or a combination of POLI240 and Elementary Statistics MATH190 3 at least one of the following: ANTH260, ANTH265, ECON215, ECON216, HIST250, HIST251, HIST252, HIST253, HIST255, HIST257, POLI246, PSYC120, PSYC221, PSYC223, PSYC225, SOCI111, SOCI230, SOCI235 or SOCI271.

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 sso c ia t e Computer Support Technology A c ien e S This associate of applied science degree Humanities: 4 credits pp lied program specializes in computer technol- HUMN100 or HUMN200 or two of the follow- A ogy support and provides the background ing (courses must have different prefixes and and skills necessary for entry-level jobs as only one may be a foreign language): ARTS120, computer help-desk technicians or computer ARTS225, ENGL195, ENGL200, ENGL201, support technicians. Students in this program ENGL212, ENGL220, ENGL221, ENGL235, study mathematics, circuits, operating system ENGL236, ENGL265, ENGL270, ENGL280, maintenance, programming, network man- ENGL290, PHIL220, PHIL221, PHIL222, agement, computer hardware maintenance FREN120, FREN121, GERM101, GERM102, and peripheral maintenance. Most courses HUMN271, MUSI101, MUSI110, SPAN130 or are a combination of lecture and laboratory SPAN131. providing the student with practical hands-on experience. This program is designed to pre- Computer Literacy: 3 credits pare students for COMPTIA A+ certification. CMIS115 or CMIS175 A counselor should be consulted if the student plans to transfer to a four-year institution. Program Requirements Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. Course Name Course # Cr Customer Relations BUSN151 1 General Education Introduction to Programming & Logic CMIS130 4 Requirements Introduction to Programming C++ CMIS131 4 Written Communications: 3 credits Introduction to HTML CMIS132 3 ENGL100 or ENGL101 Electronic Circuit Analysis CSTC100 3 Electronic Fabrication CSTC105 1 Oral Communications: 3 credits Introduction to Networking CSTC127 3 COMM210 or COMM220 Digital Logic CSTC130 3 Network Management CSTC133 3 Laboratory Science: 3 credits Computer Maintenance I CSTC171 3 PHYS111 Computer Maintenance II CSTC172 3 Network Security CSTC237 3 Mathematics: 3-4 credits Technical Writing for MATH120, MATH159, MATH250 or Business & Industry INDS140 3 MATH251 Introduction to College Physics II PHYS112 3 Social Science: 4 credits POLI110 or a combination of POLI240 and A COMPUTER SUPPORT CERTIFICATE at least one of the following: ANTH260, PROGRAM IS ALSO AVAILABLE. ANTH265, ECON215, ECON216, HIST250, HIST251, HIST252, HIST253, HIST255, HIST257, POLI246, PSYC120, PSYC221, PSYC223, PSYC225, SOCI111, SOCI230, SOCI235 or SOCI271.

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osmetology anagement S

C M c ien e A sso c ia t e Graduates of the cosmetology management Humanities: 4 credits program possess skills and knowledge to HUMN100 or HUMN200 or two of the fol- provide services to customers and to operate lowing (courses must have different prefixes as shop managers in today’s business setting. and only one may be a foreign language): Some may wish to emphasize entrepreneurial ARTS120, ARTS225, ENGL195, ENGL200, skills with plans to open their own shops in the ENGL201, ENGL212, ENGL220, ENGL221, future. In addition to the courses required for ENGL235, ENGL236, ENGL265, ENGL270, degree completion, students must be eligible ENGL280, ENGL290, PHIL220, PHIL221, for state cosmetology licensure testing. A coun- PHIL222, FREN120, FREN121, GERM101, selor should be consulted if the student plans GERM102, HUMN271, MUSI101, MUSI110, to transfer to a four-year institution. SPAN130 or SPAN131.

Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. Computer Literacy: 3 credits CMIS115 or CMIS175

General Education Requirements Program Requirements

Written Communications: 3 credits Students who hold a valid State of Michigan ENGL100 or ENGL101 Cosmetology License should see a counselor.

Oral Communications: 3 credits Course Name Course # Cr. COMM210 or COMM220 Accounting for Small Business ACCT105 3 Laboratory Science: 3-4 credits OR BIOL100, BIOL105, BIOL110, BIOL115, Principles of Accounting I ACCT115 4 BIOL121, BIOL122, BIOL201, BIOL202, Cosmetology 1 COSM120 12 BIOL203, BIOL208, CHEM105, CHEM220, Cosmetology 2 COSM130 12 CHEM221, CHEM251, CHEM252, PHYS101, Cosmetology 3 COSM135 6 PHYS111, PHYS112, PHYS230 or PHYS231. Cosmetology 4 COSM220 16 Cosmetology 5 COSM230 16 Mathematics: 3-4 credits Small Business MATH100, MATH102, MATH104, MATH120, Management MGMT235 3 MATH159, MATH190, MATH250 or Electives 1-3 MATH251. (The math requirement may also be met through competency testing.) A COSMETOLOGY CERTIFICATE PRO- GRAM IS ALSO AVAILABLE. Social Science: 4 credits POLI110 or a combination of POLI240 and at least one of the following: ANTH260, ANTH265, ECON215, ECON216, HIST250, HIST251, HIST252, HIST253, HIST255, HIST257, POLI246, PSYC120, PSYC221, PSYC223, PSYC225, SOCI111, SOCI230, SOCI235 or SOCI271.

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 sso c ia t e Criminal Justice/Corrections A c ien e S This associate of applied science degree Humanities: 4 credits pp lied program prepares successful graduates for HUMN100 or HUMN200 or two of the follow- A careers in corrections. It includes the 15 credit ing (courses must have different prefixes and hours needed for job training certification, only one may be a foreign language): ARTS120, degree requirements, and other career-related ARTS225, ENGL195, ENGL200, ENGL201, courses. The program is also designed to pro- ENGL212, ENGL220, ENGL221, ENGL235, vide transferability to four-year colleges and ENGL236, ENGL265, ENGL270, ENGL280, universities that offer a bachelor’s degree in ENGL290, PHIL220, PHIL221, PHIL222, criminal justice or related fields. A counselor FREN120, FREN121, GERM101, GERM102, should be consulted if the student plans to HUMN271, MUSI101, MUSI110, SPAN130 or transfer to a four-year institution. SPAN131.

Students with a criminal record should con- Computer Literacy: 3 credits sult with the State of Michigan and an MCC CMIS115 or CMIS175 counselor prior to starting this program to ensure they are eligible to work in this field. Program Requirements

Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. Course Name Course # Cr. Introduction to General Education Criminal Justice CRIM100 3 Introduction to Corrections CRIM110 3 Requirements Stress Management for Correctional Officers CRIM115 1 Written Communications: 3 credits Corrections Institutions/ ENGL100 Facilities CRIM120 3 Communication in Oral Communications: 3 credits Criminal Justice CRIM136 3 CRIM136, COMM210 or COMM220 PPCT Defensive Tactics CRIM137 2 Emergency Intervention Laboratory Science: 3-4 credits Techniques CRIM138 2 BIOL100, BIOL105, BIOL110, BIOL115, American Criminal Law CRIM210 3 BIOL121, BIOL122, BIOL201, BIOL202, Legal Issues in Corrections CRIM220 3 BIOL203, BIOL208, CHEM105, CHEM220, Parole, Probation, and CHEM221, CHEM251, CHEM252, PHYS101, Community Corrections CRIM235 3 PHYS111, PHYS112, PHYS230 or PHYS231. Client Relations in Corrections CRIM250 3 Mathematics: 3-4 credits Client Growth & MATH100, MATH102, MATH104, MATH120, Development CRIM260 3 MATH159, MATH190, MATH250 or Freshman English II ENGL101 3 MATH251. (The math requirement may also Electives 3-5 be met through competency testing.) Suggested Electives Social Science: 4 credits POLI110 or a combination of POLI240 and Organizational Behavior MGMT250 3 at least one of the following: ANTH260, Criminal Justice Practicum CRIM290 5 ANTH265, ECON215, ECON216, HIST250, General Psychology PSYC120 3 HIST251, HIST252, HIST253, HIST255, HIST257, POLI246, PSYC120, PSYC221, A CRIMINAL JUSTICE/CORRECTIONS PSYC223, PSYC225, SOCI111, SOCI230, CERTIFICATE AND CORRECTIONS OFFI- SOCI235 or SOCI271. CER JOB TRAINING PROGRAM ARE ALSO 56 AVAILABLE. Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 A pp lied

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C J /G c ien e A sso c ia t e This associate of applied science degree pro- Humanities: 4 credits gram prepares successful graduates for careers HUMN100 or HUMN200 or two of the follow- in the criminal justice field. It is also designed ing (courses must have different prefixes and to provide transferability to four-year colleges only one may be a foreign language): ARTS120, and universities that offer a bachelor’s degree ARTS225, ENGL195, ENGL200, ENGL201, in criminal justice or related fields. A counselor ENGL212, ENGL220, ENGL221, ENGL235, should be consulted if the student plans to ENGL236, ENGL265, ENGL270, ENGL280, transfer to a four-year institution. ENGL290, PHIL220, PHIL221, PHIL222, FREN120, FREN121, GERM101, GERM102, Students with a criminal record should consult HUMN271, MUSI101, MUSI110, SPAN130 or with the State of Michigan and an MCC coun- SPAN131. selor prior to starting this program to ensure they are eligible to work in this field. Computer Literacy: 3 credits CMIS115 or CMIS175 Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. Program Requirements General Education Course Name Course # Cr. Requirements Introduction to Criminal Justice CRIM100 3 Written Communications: 6 credits Introduction to Corrections CRIM110 3 ENGL100 Corrections Institutions/ Facilities CRIM120 3 Oral Communications: 3 credits Police Administration and COMM210 Operations CRIM125 3 Criminal Investigation CRIM130 3 Laboratory Science: 3-4 credits PPCT Defensive Tactics CRIM137 2 BIOL100, BIOL105, BIOL110, BIOL115, American Criminal Law CRIM210 3 BIOL121, BIOL122, BIOL201, BIOL202, Juvenile Delinquency CRIM230 3 BIOL203, BIOL208, CHEM105, CHEM220, Introduction to CHEM221, CHEM251, CHEM252, PHYS101, Security Systems CRIM240 3 PHYS111, PHYS112, PHYS230 or PHYS231. Freshman English II ENGL101 3 Electives 2-3 Mathematics: 3-4 credits MATH100, MATH102, MATH104, MATH120, MATH159, MATH190, MATH250 or Suggested Electives MATH251. (The math requirement may also be met through competency testing.) Introduction to Computer Information Systems CMIS115 3 Social Science: 6 credits Communication in POLI240 and PSYC120 Criminal Justice CRIM136 3 Criminal Justice Practicum CRIM290 5 Organizational Behavior MGMT250 3 Elementary Spanish I SPAN130 4

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Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 sso c ia t e Early Childhood Development A c ien e S This program is for students who desire train- only one may be a foreign language): ARTS120, pp lied ing that satisfies state requirements for the ARTS225, ENGL195, ENGL200, ENGL201, A Child Development Associate (CDA), Head ENGL212, ENGL220, ENGL221, ENGL235, Start programs, day-care centers, home day ENGL236, ENGL265, ENGL270, ENGL280, care and related areas. A counselor should be ENGL290, PHIL220, PHIL221, PHIL222, consulted if the student plans to transfer to a FREN120, FREN121, GERM101, GERM102, four-year institution. HUMN271, MUSI101, MUSI110, SPAN130 or SPAN131. Students with a criminal record should consult with the State of Michigan and an MCC Computer Literacy: 3 credits counselor prior to starting this program to CMIS115 or CMIS175 ensure they are eligible to work in this field. Program Requirements Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. Course Name Course # Cr. Emergency Health Care AHEA100 2 General Education Introduction to CDA ECDV100 1 Requirements Child Development: Infants & Toddlers ECDV110 3 Written Communications: 3 credits Child Development: ENGL100 or ENGL101 Preschoolers ECDV120 3 Infant/Toddler Curriculum ECDV131 3 Oral Communications: 3 credits Preschool Curriculum ECDV135 3 COMM210 or COMM220 Administration of Early Childhood Programs ECDV150 3 Laboratory Science: 3-4 credits Children with Special Needs ECDV160 3 BIOL100, BIOL105, BIOL110, BIOL115, Children’s Literature ENGL235 3 BIOL121, BIOL122, BIOL201, BIOL202, Small Business Management MGMT235 3 BIOL203, BIOL208, CHEM105, CHEM220, General Psychology PSYC120 3 CHEM221, CHEM251, CHEM252, PHYS101, Child Psychology PSYC221 3 PHYS111, PHYS112, PHYS230 or PHYS231. Electives 3

Mathematics: 3-4 credits MATH100, MATH102, MATH104, MATH120, Suggested Electives MATH159, MATH190, MATH250 or MATH251. (The math requirement may also Legal Environment be met through competency testing.) of Business BUSN200 3 Child Development: Social Science: 4 credits The School Age Child ECDV125 3 POLI110 or a combination of POLI240 and Michigan Child at least one of the following: ANTH260, Care Futures: Basic ECDV140 1 ANTH265, ECON215, ECON216, HIST250, Michigan Child Care Futures: HIST251, HIST252, HIST253, HIST255, Advanced ECDV141 1 HIST257, POLI246, PSYC120, PSYC221, Introduction to Teaching EDUC100 3 PSYC223, PSYC225, SOCI111, SOCI230, Organizational Behavior MGMT250 3 SOCI235 or SOCI271. Sociology SOCI230 3 Elementary Spanish SPAN130 4 Humanities: 4 credits HUMN100 or HUMN200 or two of the follow- A CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE ing (courses must have different prefixes and JOB TRAINING PROGRAM IS ALSO 58 AVAILABLE.

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ducation araprofessional S

E P c ien e A sso c ia t e This program prepares students to be qualified Humanities: 4 credits educational paraprofessionals in Title I schools Choose HUMN100 or HUMN200 or two of the and other school districts complying with the following (with different prefixes): ARTS120, No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. The Educa- ARTS225, ENGL195, ENGL200, ENGL201, tion Paraprofessional program offers students ENGL212, ENGL220, ENGL221, ENGL235, a solid foundation in general education courses ENGL236, ENGL265, ENGL270, ENGL280, as well as education-related courses. Numer- ENGL290, PHIL220, PHIL221, PHIL222, ous elective courses are available to tailor the FREN120, FREN121, GERM101, GERM102, program to each student’s specific interests. A HUMN271, MUSI101, MUSI110, SPAN130 or counselor should be consulted if the student SPAN131. plans to transfer to a four-year institution. Students with a criminal record should consult Computer Literacy: 3 credits with the State of Michigan and an MCC coun- CMIS115 or CMIS175 selor prior to starting this program to ensure they are eligible to work in this field. Program Requirements Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. Course Name Course # Cr. Introduction to Teaching EDUC100 3 General Education General Psychology PSYC120 3 Child Psychology PSYC221 3 Requirements Electives 28-29 Written Communications: 3 credits ENGL100 or ENGL101 Suggested Electives

Oral Communications: 3 credits Emergency Health Care AHEA100 2 COMM210, COMM220 or ENGL212 Art for the Elementary Teacher ARTS225 3 Laboratory Science: 3-4 credits American Sign Language I COMM125 3 Choose at least one of the following: BIOL100, American Sign Language II COMM126 3 BIOL105, BIOL110, BIOL115, BIOL121, Juvenile Delinquency CRIM230 3 BIOL122, BIOL201, BIOL202, BIOL203, Child Development: BIOL208, CHEM105, CHEM220, CHEM221, The School Age Children ECDV125 3 CHEM251, CHEM252, PHYS101, PHYS111, Children with Special Needs ECDV160 3 PHYS112, PHYS230 or PHYS231. (The sci- Children’s Literature ENGL235 3 ence requirement may also be met through Youth Literature ENGL236 3 competency testing.) Career Development GNST110 1 Dealing with Stress GNST120 1 Mathematics: 3-4 credits Mathematics for Elementary MATH100, MATH102, MATH104, MATH120, Teachers I MATH151 4 MATH159, MATH190, MATH250 or Mathematics for Elementary MATH251. (The math requirement may also Teachers II MATH152 3 be met through competency testing.) Music in the Elementary Classroom MUSI110 3 Social Science: 4 credits Intro. to Physical Fitness PHED110 1 POLI110 or POLI240 and at least one of the Abnormal Psychology PSYC225 3 following: ANTH260, ANTH265, ECON215, Intro. to Social Science II SOCI111 4 ECON216, HIST250, HIST251, HIST252, Sociology SOCI230 3 HIST253, HIST255, HIST257, POLI246, Social Problems SOCI235 3 PSYC120, PSYC221, PSYC223, PSYC225, SOCI111, SOCI230, SOCI235 or SOCI271. 59

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 sso c ia t e Electronics Technology A c ien e S This program prepares students for diagnosis Computer Literacy: 3 credits pp lied and repair of complex electronic devices and CMIS115 or CMIS175 A may be transferable to a four-year university. Through proper selection of electives, emphasis may be placed on computers or industrial Program Requirements electronics. A counselor or instructor can help select the proper elective courses for Course Name Course # Cr. these areas. A counselor should be consulted DC Electronics ELEC111 3 if the student plans to transfer to a four-year AC Electronics ELEC112 3 institution. Semiconductors & Instrumentation ELEC115 3 Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. Digital Logic CSTC130 3 Electronic Circuits ELEC210 3 Digital Electronics ELEC230 3 General Education Microprocessors ELEC240 3 Industrial Electrical Requirements Maintenance I ELEC251 2 Industrial Electrical Written Communications: 3 credits Maintenance II ELEC252 2 ENGL100 or ENGL101 Industrial Electrical Maintenance III ELEC253 2 Oral Communications: 3 credits Industrial Electrical COMM210 or COMM220 Maintenance IV ELEC254 2 College Algebra MATH159 4 Laboratory Science: 3 credits Introduction to PHYS111 College Physics II PHYS112 3 Electives 1 Mathematics: 3-4 credits MATH120, MATH159, MATH250 or MATH 251 Suggested Electives

Social Science: 4 credits Introduction to POLI110 or POLI240 and at least one of the Programming & Logic CMIS130 4 following: ANTH260, ANTH265, ECON215, Introduction to ECON216, HIST250, HIST251, HIST252, Programming C++ CMIS131 4 HIST253, HIST255, HIST257, POLI246, Introduction to HTML CMIS132 3 PSYC120, PSYC221, PSYC223, PSYC225, Computer Maintenance I CSTC171 3 SOCI111, SOCI230, SOCI235 or SOCI271. Computer Maintenance II CSTC172 3 Statistical Process Control INDS104 1 Humanities: 4 credits Industrial Safety INDS155A 1.5 HUMN100 or HUMN200 or two of the fol- Industrial First Aid INDS155B 0.5 lowing (courses must have different prefixes Basic Fluid Power INDS253 3 and only one may be a foreign language): Manufacturing Processes INDS260 2 ARTS120, ARTS225, ENGL195, ENGL200, Industrial Quality Control INDS270 3 ENGL201, ENGL212, ENGL220, ENGL221, ENGL235, ENGL236, ENGL265, ENGL270, COMPUTER SUPPORT AND ELECTRONICS ENGL280, ENGL290, PHIL220, PHIL221, TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS PHIL222, FREN120, FREN121, GERM101, ARE ALSO AVAILABLE. GERM102, HUMN271, MUSI101, MUSI110, SPAN130 or SPAN131. 60

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ngineering echnology S

E T c ien e A sso c ia t e Graduates of this program have a well-rounded Program Requirements background preparing them for work in engineering technology. This program offers many Course Name Course # Cr. hours of practical experience to compliment the Introductory Chemistry CHEM105 4 theory. This program may be transferable to a Microcomputer Applications CMIS175 4 four year university for a degree in engineering Freshman English II ENGL101 3 technology. A counselor should be consulted OR if the student plans to transfer to a four-year Technical Writing for institution. Business & Industry INDS140 3 Basic Machine Operations INDS220 3 Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. Advanced Machine Operations INDS221 3 General Education Introduction to CAD TDSN250 4 Electives (must be chosen Requirements from the list below) 11

Written Communications: 3 credits ENGL100 Electives

Oral Communications: 3 credits Industrial Electrical COMM210 Maintenance III ELEC253 2 Industrial Electrical Laboratory Science: 4 credits Maintenance IV ELEC254 2 PHYS230 Industrial Control Systems–Siemens ELEC263 4 Mathematics: 7 credits Metallurgy & Heat MATH120 and MATH159, MATH250 or Treatment INDS130 2 MATH251 Introduction to Material Science INDS230 3 Social Science: 4 credits Basic Fluid Power INDS253 3 POLI110 or POLI240 and at least one of the Advanced Pneumatics INDS255 3 following: ANTH260, ANTH265, ECON215, Manufacturing Processes INDS260 2 ECON216, HIST250, HIST251, HIST252, Industrial Problem Solving INDS265 2 HIST253, HIST255, HIST257, POLI246, Industrial Quality Control INDS270 3 PSYC120, PSYC221, PSYC223, PSYC225, Advanced CAD TDSN251 4 SOCI111, SOCI230, SOCI235 or SOCI271. Fundamentals of Welding WELD101 3

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Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 sso c ia t e Industrial Technology A c ien e S Graduates of this program have a well-round- Program Requirements pp lied ed background preparing them for work in A industrial manufacturing. This program offers Course Name Course # Cr. many hours of practical, hands-on experience DC Electronics ELEC111 3 to complement the theory and may be trans- Basic CNC Operation INDS102 2 ferable to a four-year university. A counselor Metallurgy and should be consulted if the student plans to Heat Treatment INDS130 2 transfer to a four-year institution. Basic Machine Operation INDS220 3 Basic Fluid Power INDS253 3 Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. Manufacturing Processes INDS260 2 Industrial Quality Control INDS270 3 General Education Introduction to College Physics II PHYS112 3 Requirements Technical Drafting I TDSN100 4 Industrial Communications TDSN103 2 Written Communications: 3 credits Reading Engineering ENGL100 or ENGL101 Drawings TDSN105 2 Layout & Precision Oral Communications: 3 credits Measurement TDSN106 2 COMM210 or COMM220 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing TDSN125 2 Laboratory Science: 3 credits Introduction to CAD TDSN250 4 PHYS111 Welding Technology Electives 3 Mathematics: 3-4 credits MATH120, MATH159, MATH250 or MACHINE TOOL OPERATION, TECHNICAL MATH251 DRAFTING AND WELDING TECHNOL- OGY CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS ARE ALSO Social Science: 4 credits AVAILABLE. POLI110 or POLI240 and at least one of the following: ANTH260, ANTH265, ECON215, ECON216, HIST250, HIST251, HIST252, HIST253, HIST255, HIST257, POLI246, PSYC120, PSYC221, PSYC223, PSYC225, SOCI111, SOCI230, SOCI235 or SOCI271.

Humanities: 4 credits HUMN100 or HUMN200 or two of the following (courses must have different prefixes and only one may be a foreign language): ARTS120, ARTS225, ENGL195, ENGL200, ENGL201, ENGL212, ENGL220, ENGL221, ENGL235, ENGL236, ENGL265, ENGL270, ENGL280, ENGL290, PHIL220, PHIL221, PHIL222, FREN120, FREN121, GERM101, GERM102, HUMN271, MUSI101, MUSI110, SPAN130 or SPAN131.

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I M T c ien e A sso c ia t e Graduates of this program have a well-rounded Computer Literacy: 3 credits background preparing them for work in inte- CMIS115 or CMIS175 grated manufacturing. This program offers many hours of practical, hands-on experience to complement the theory and may be transferable Program Requirements to a four-year university. A counselor should be consulted if the student plans to transfer to Course Name Course # Cr. a four-year institution. Keyboarding CMIS100* 1 Microsoft Excel I CMIS157* 1 Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. DC Electronics ELEC111 3 AC Electronics ELEC112 3 Semiconductors & General Education Instrumentation ELEC115 3 Industrial Electrical Requirements Maintenance I ELEC251 2 Industrial Electrical Written Communications: 3 credits Maintenance II ELEC252 2 ENGL100 or ENGL101 Industrial Control Systems-Siemens ELEC263 4 Oral Communications: 3 credits Technical Writing for COMM220 Business & Industry INDS140 3 Industrial Safety INDS155A 1.5 Laboratory Science: 4 credits Basic Fluid Power INDS253 3 PHYS101 Advanced Pneumatics INDS255 3 Industrial Problem Solving INDS265 2 Mathematics: 3-4 credits Industrial Quality Control INDS270 3 MATH100, MATH102, MATH104, MATH120, Basics of Vacuum MATH159, MATH190, MATH250 or Technology INDS275 3 MATH251. (The math requirement may also Applied Algebra MATH110* 2 be met through competency testing.) *These program requirements may be waived Social Science: 4 credits by competency testing. POLI110 or POLI240 and at least one of the following: ANTH260, ANTH265, ECON215, AN INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING ECON216, HIST250, HIST251, HIST252, TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM HIST253, HIST255, HIST257, POLI246, IS ALSO AVAILABLE. PSYC120, PSYC221, PSYC223, PSYC225, SOCI111, SOCI230, SOCI235 or SOCI271.

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 sso c ia t e Medical Office Administration A c ien e S This program prepares students who wish Humanities: 4 credits pp lied to specialize in medical transcription and HUMN100 or HUMN200 or two of the follow- A medical office procedures for employment or ing (courses must have different prefixes and advancement. A counselor should be consulted only one may be a foreign language): ARTS120, if the student plans to transfer to a four-year ARTS225, ENGL195, ENGL200, ENGL201, institution. ENGL212, ENGL220, ENGL221, ENGL235, ENGL236, ENGL265, ENGL270, ENGL280, Students with a criminal record should con- ENGL290, PHIL220, PHIL221, PHIL222, sult with the State of Michigan and an MCC FREN120, FREN121, GERM101, GERM102, counselor prior to starting this program to HUMN271, MUSI101, MUSI110, SPAN130 or ensure they are eligible to work in this field. SPAN131.

Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. Computer Literacy: 3 credits CMIS115 or CMIS175 General Education Requirements Program Requirements Course Name Course # Cr. Written Communications: 3 credits Accounting for ENGL100 or ENGL101 Small Business ACCT105 3 OR Principles of Oral Communications: 3 credits Accounting I ACCT115 4 COMM210 or COMM220 Medical Insurance & Coding AHEA113 2.5 Laboratory Science: 3-4 credits Medical Terminology AHEA215 3 BIOL100, BIOL105, BIOL110, BIOL115, Business Mathematics BUSN160 3 BIOL121, BIOL122, BIOL201, BIOL202, Business Communications I BUSN180 3 BIOL203, BIOL208, CHEM105, CHEM220, Ten-Key Numeric Entry CMIS104 1 CHEM221, CHEM251, CHEM252, PHYS101, Document Production I CMIS106 2 PHYS111, PHYS112, PHYS230 or PHYS231. Input Technologies CMIS146 2 Microsoft Outlook CMIS153 1 Mathematics: 3-4 credits Records Management CMIS190 3 MATH100, MATH102, MATH104, MATH120, Document Production II CMIS206 2 MATH159, MATH190, MATH250 or Medical Office Procedures CMIS220 3 MATH251. (The math requirement may also Voice Transcription: be met through competency testing.) Medical CMIS235 3 Office Administration CMIS270 3 Social Science: 4 credits Document Production III CMIS284 2 POLI110 or POLI240 and at least one of the following: ANTH260, ANTH265, ECON215, ECON216, HIST250, HIST251, HIST252, Suggested Electives HIST253, HIST255, HIST257, POLI246, PSYC120, PSYC221, PSYC223, PSYC225, Emergency Health Care AHEA100 2 SOCI111, SOCI230, SOCI235 or SOCI271. Employability Skills BUSN141 3 Introduction to Business BUSN135 3

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N c ien e A sso c ia t e This associate in applied science degree pro- General Education courses below gram prepares students for employment oppor- must be taken in the sequence tunities as nurses. This program is designed to provide the credits necessary for eligibility for as listed for the Pre-Nursing practical nursing licensure, registered nursing Certificate program on page 80. licensure, and transferability for a bachelor’s degree in nursing. General Education The licensed practical nurse (LPN) who wishes to become a registered nurse is considered Requirements an advanced standing student. An advanced standing student must hold an unencumbered Written Communications LPN license and must apply to the nursing ENGL100 program. Oral Communications Admission to the nursing program is based NRSG120A or NURS121A on seat availability and is limited based on regulatory agencies and program require- Laboratory Science ments. Admission to this program is highly BIOL201, BIOL202, BIOL203 or CHEM105 competitive and requires a nursing program application to be completed and submitted to Mathematics the student services office. These applications MATH100 (The math requirement may also be can be obtained in the Student Services Of- met through competency testing.) fices or on MyMontcalm. Students interested in applying to this program are to meet with Social Science a counselor or advisor to discuss additional POLI110 or POLI240 AND PSYC120 requirements. Humanities Students who intend to apply to this program PHIL222 (recommended) OR HUMN100 or must meet the standards required by the health HUMN200 or two of the following (courses care profession. This includes (but is not limited must have different prefixes and only one may to) drug screens, criminal background checks, be a foreign language): ARTS120, ARTS225, immunizations, and other required documenta- ENGL195, ENGL200, ENGL201, ENGL212, tion. See the admission section (pages 8-10) of ENGL220, ENGL221, ENGL230, ENGL235, this catalog for more details. ENGL236, ENGL240, ENGL265, ENGL270, ENGL280, ENGL290, PHIL220, PHIL221, , Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. FREN120, FREN121, GERM101, GERM102, HUMN271, MUSI101, MUSI110, SPAN130 or SPAN131.

Computer Literacy NRSG120B, NURS121B, CMIS101 or CMIS115

*Some general education requirements have time expirations for meeting program requirements. See the Pre-Nursing Certificate description on page 80 for more information.

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S Course Name Course # Cr. Fundamentals of Nursing NRSG130 4.5 pp lied A Pharmacology in Nursing NRSG140 3 Nursing Care of the Adult Client I NRSG150 4.5 Maternal-Child Health Nursing NRSG160 3.5 Nursing Care of the Adult Client II NRSG170 5

ELIGIBLE TO TAKE PN LICENSURE EXAM

Role Transition NRSG200 1.5 Community Mental Health NRSG210 4.5 Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family NRSG220 3 Advanced Nursing Care of Children NRSG230 3 Advanced Nursing Care of the Adult Client NRSG240 8 Leadership & Management NRSG250 3

ELIGIBLE TO TAKE RN LICENSURE EXAM

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O A c ien e A sso c ia t e Graduates of this program have knowledge of Computer Literacy: 3 credits general business, accounting and communica- CMIS115 or CMIS175 tion as well as the use of computer productivity tools. A counselor should be consulted if the student plans to transfer to a four-year Program Requirements institution. Course Name Course # Cr. Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. Accounting for Small Business ACCT105 3 OR Principles of General Education Accounting I ACCT115 4 Introduction to Business BUSN135 3 Requirements Business Mathematics BUSN160 3 Business Communications II BUSN185 3 Written Communications: 3 credits Ten-Key Numeric Entry CMIS104 1 ENGL100 or ENGL101 Document Production I CMIS106 2 Input Technologies CMIS146 2 Oral Communications: 3 credits Microsoft Outlook I CMIS153 1 COMM210 or COMM220 Microcomputer Applications CMIS175 4 Laboratory Science: 3-4 credits Document Production II CMIS206 2 BIOL100, BIOL105, BIOL110, BIOL115, Records Management CMIS190 3 BIOL121, BIOL122, BIOL201, BIOL202, Office Administration CMIS270 3 BIOL203, BIOL208, CHEM105, CHEM220, Document Production III CMIS284 2 CHEM221, CHEM251, CHEM252, PHYS101, PHYS111, PHYS112, PHYS230 or PHYS231. Concepts of Management MGMT237 3

Mathematics: 3-4 credits AN INFORMATION PROCESSING ASSIS- MATH100, MATH102, MATH104, MATH120, TANT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IS ALSO MATH159, MATH190, MATH250 or AVAILABLE. MATH251. (The math requirement may also be met through competency testing.)

Social Science: 4 credits POLI110 or POLI240 and at least one of the following: ANTH260, ANTH265, ECON215, ECON216, HIST250, HIST251, HIST252, HIST253, HIST255, HIST257, POLI246, PSYC120, PSYC221, PSYC223, PSYC225, SOCI111, SOCI230, SOCI235 or SOCI271.

Humanities: 4 credits HUMN100 or HUMN200 or two of the following (courses must have different prefixes and only one may be a foreign language): ARTS120, ARTS225, ENGL195, ENGL200, ENGL201, ENGL212, ENGL220, ENGL221, ENGL235, ENGL236, ENGL265, ENGL270, ENGL280, ENGL290, PHIL220, PHIL221, PHIL222, FREN120, FREN121, GERM101, GERM102, HUMN271, MUSI101, MUSI110, SPAN130 or SPAN131. 67 Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 sso c ia t e Technical Drafting & Design A c ien e S Drafting is a graphic language used by in- Humanities: 4 credits pp lied dustry to communicate ideas and plans from HUMN100 or HUMN200 or two of the follow- A the creative design stage through production. ing (courses must have different prefixes and This program of study uses methods of graphic only one may be a foreign language): ARTS120, communication to solve drafting and basic ARTS225, ENGL195, ENGL200, ENGL201, design-related problems. Industry requires ENGL212, ENGL220, ENGL221, ENGL235, drafters who can translate ideas, sketches ENGL236, ENGL265, ENGL270, ENGL280, and specifications into complete and accurate ENGL290, PHIL220, PHIL221, PHIL222, working plans. Students completing this pro- FREN120, FREN121, GERM101, GERM102, gram will have the skills to enter the workplace HUMN271, MUSI101, MUSI110, SPAN130 or as a versatile draftsperson capable of making SPAN131. basic design decisions and addressing future technological advances in the drafting and Computer Literacy: 3 credits design profession. A counselor should be CMIS115 or CMIS175 consulted if the student plans to transfer to a four-year institution. Program Requirements Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. Course Name Course # Cr. Basic Machine Operation INDS220 3 General Education Basic Fluid Power INDS253 3 Manufacturing Processes INDS260 2 Requirements Technical Drafting I TDSN100 4 Industrial Communication TDSN103 2 Written Communications: 3 credits Reading Engineering ENGL100 or ENGL101 Drawings TDSN105 2 Descriptive Geometry TDSN110 3 Oral Communications: 3 credits Geometric Dimensioning & COMM210 or COMM220 Tolerancing TDSN125 2 Tool and Die Design I TDSN135 2 Laboratory Science: 3-4 credits Tool and Die Design II TDSN136 2 PHYS101, PHYS111, PHYS112, PHYS230 or Product Design TDSN215 3 PHYS231 Jig & Fixture Design TDSN230 3 Introduction to CAD TDSN250 4 Mathematics: 3-4 credits Advanced CAD TDSN251 4 MATH120, MATH159, MATH250 or MATH251 A TECHNICAL DRAFTING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IS ALSO AVAILABLE. Social Science: 4 credits POLI110 or POLI240 and at least one of the following: ANTH260, ANTH265, ECON215, ECON216, HIST250, HIST251, HIST252, HIST253, HIST255, HIST257, POLI246, PSYC120, PSYC221, PSYC223, PSYC225, SOCI111, SOCI230, SOCI235 or SOCI271.

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W c ien e A sso c ia t e Graduates of this program develop the knowl- Program Requirements edge, understanding and techniques needed to produce quality weldments. Students gain Course Name Course # Cr. knowledge of various materials and an under- Emergency Health Care AHEA100 2 standing of the effects that heat and stress have Electronic Circuit Analysis ELEC110 3 on welded materials. Students should develop Metallurgy and Heat sufficient skill for American Welding Society Treatment INDS130 2 Certification. Basic Machine Operations INDS220 3 Introduction to Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. Material Science INDS230 3 Reading Engineering General Education Drawings TDSN105 2 Layout and Precision Requirements Measurement TDSN106 2 Fundamentals of Welding WELD101 3 Written Communications: 3 credits Welding Processes I WELD111 3 ENGL100 or ENGL101 Welding Processes II WELD113 3 Welding Processes III WELD131 3 Oral Communications: 3 credits Welding Processes IV WELD133 3 COMM210 or COMM220 SUGGESTED ELECTIVES 3-4 Laboratory Science: 3-4 credits Basic Fluid Power INDS253 3 CHEM105 or PHYS111 Advanced Pneumatics INDS255 3 Industrial Problem Solving INDS265 2 Mathematics: 3-4 credits Industrial Quality Control INDS270 3 MATH100, MATH102, MATH104, Introduction to CAD TDSN250 4 MATH120, MATH159, MATH250 or Advanced CAD TDSN251 4 MATH251

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Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 Certificate Programs

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 utomotive echnology rogra m s A T P er t ifi c a e

C Students who successfully complete this certifi- Automotive Engine cate program are eligible to obtain entry-level Performance AUTO205 4 jobs as automotive technicians. Many of the and Automotive Engine courses are applicable toward the Small Busi- Performance Field ness Development/Management-Automotive Experience AUTO292E 4 Technology certificate and the Automotive Technology Applied Science Associate degree Automotive Heating & Air programs. Conditioning AUTO262 4 and Automotive Heating & Students interested in receiving an associate Air Conditioning Field degree should see a counselor. Experience AUTO292F 4

Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. AN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY AS- SOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE AND JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS IN EACH Program Requirements OF THE AUTOMOTIVE AREAS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE. Course Name Course # Cr. Emergency Health Care AHEA100 2 Automotive Service AUTO103 1 Basic Automotive Electrical AUTO112 2 Advanced Automotive Electrical AUTO113 2 Fundamentals of Welding WELD101 3

Students must also choose three of the following five specializations:

Automotive Brake Systems AUTO107 4 and Automotive Brake Systems Field Experience AUTO292B 4

Automotive Suspension & Steering AUTO109 4 and Automotive Suspension & Steering Field Experience AUTO292C 4

Automotive Electrical & Electronic Systems AUTO203 4 and Automotive Electrical & Electronic Systems Field Experience AUTO292D 4

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 C er t ifi c a e Computer Support Cosmetology P rogra m s

This certificate program provides students This Michigan Department of Commerce Divi- training in the installation, maintenance, and sion of Licensing and Regulations-approved upgrading of hardware, software and peripher- program prepares students to take the State als used with computer systems. The content Licensing Board Examination. More than 900 of this certificate program helps students to hours are spent in lab work and 1,500 atten- prepare for COMPTIA A+ Certification, and dance hours are required. Admission is granted many of the credits are applicable toward for fall semester only. To begin second-year the Computer Support Technology associate coursework, students must have passed all degree. written tests with a minimum of 75 percent and completed at least 690 clock hours. Depart- Students interested in receiving an associate mental approval is required for any exceptions. degree should see a counselor. This program is offered in 18-week semesters.

Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. Students interested in receiving an associate degree should see a counselor.

Program Requirements Prerequisite courses may apply to this program.

Course Name Course # Cr. Customer Relations BUSN151 1 Program Requirements Introduction to Computer Information Systems CMIS115 3 Course Name Course # Cr. Introduction to Programming Customer Relations BUSN151 1 & Logic CMIS130 4 Computer Literacy CMIS101 3 Electronic Circuit Analysis CSTC100 3 Cosmetology 1 COSM120 12 Electronic Fabrication CSTC105 1 Cosmetology 2 COSM130 12 Introduction to Networking CSTC127 3 Cosmetology 3 COSM135 6 Digital Logic CSTC130 3 Cosmetology 4 COSM220 16 Computer Maintenance I CSTC171 3 Cosmetology 5 COSM230 16 Computer Maintenance II CSTC172 3 Freshman English I* ENGL100 3 A COSMETOLOGY MANAGEMENT AS- OR Technical Writing for Business SOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE and Industry INDS140 3 IS ALSO AVAILABLE. Elementary Algebra MATH100 4

*This alternate course is recommended for students with adequate background who are considering the associate degree.

A COMPUTER SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE IS ALSO AVAILABLE.

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 riminal ustice orrections

rogra m s C J /C P er t ifi c a e C This certificate program prepares students for Program Requirements careers with state, county or city correctional agencies. It meets the Michigan Corrections Of- Course Name Course # Cr. ficer Training Council employment guidelines Speech COMM210 3 and provides students with communications OR Interpersonal course work — a necessity in today’s correc- Communication COMM220 3 tions environment. Coursework is transfer- Introduction to able to most colleges and universities offering Criminal Justice CRIM100 3 degrees in corrections. Introduction to Corrections CRIM110 3

Corrections Institutions/ Students with a criminal record should con- Facilities CRIM120 3 sult with the State of Michigan and an MCC Communication in counselor prior to starting this program to Criminal Justice CRIM136 3 ensure they are eligible to work in this field. Legal Issues in Corrections CRIM220 3 Students interested in receiving an associate Client Relations in degree should see a counselor. Corrections CRIM250 3 Client Growth and Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. Development CRIM260 3 Freshman English I ENGL100 3 Freshman English II ENGL101 3 Introduction to Social Science I POLI110 4 OR American Political System POLI240 3

CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE — CORRECTIONS ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREES AND A CORRECTIONS OFFICER JOB TRAINING PROGRAM ARE ALSO AVAILABLE.

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 C er t ifi c a e Electronics Entrepreneurship P Technology rogra m s This certificate program stresses the fundamen- This certificate program prepares students to tals for understanding and analyzing electronic handle bookkeeping, determine prices, deal devices. Many of the credits earned in this with customers, employ some computer appli- program are applicable toward the Electronics cations and assist in new business development. Technology associate degree. Students interested in receiving an associate Students interested in receiving an associate degree should see a counselor. degree should see a counselor. Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. Program Requirements Program Requirements Course Name Course # Cr. Course Name Course # Cr. Accounting for Customer Relations BUSN151 1 Small Business ACCT105 3 DC Electronics ELEC111 3 OR AC Electronics ELEC112 3 Principles of Accounting I ACCT115 4 Semiconductors & Customer Relations BUSN151 1 Instrumentation ELEC115 3 Business Mathematics BUSN160 3 Digital Logic CSTC130 3 Legal Environment Electronic Circuits ELEC210 3 of Business BUSN200 3 Digital Electronics ELEC230 3 International Business BUSN260 3 Microprocessors ELEC240 3 Introduction to Computer Industrial Electrical Information Systems CMIS115 3 Maintenance I ELEC251 2 Microsoft Outlook I CMIS153 1 Freshman English I ENGL100 3 Microcomputer Applied Algebra MATH110 2 Applications CMIS175 4 OR Elementary Algebra* MATH100 4 OR all of the following: Microsoft Word III CMIS285 2 *This alternate course is recommended for Microsoft Excel III CMIS286 2 students with adequate background who are Microsoft Access III CMIS287 2 considering the associate degree. Microsoft PowerPoint III CMIS288 2 Freshman English I ENGL100 3 AN ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY ASSO- Small Business Management MGMT235 3 CIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE IS Principles of Marketing MRKT233 3 ALSO AVAILABLE. Retailing MRKT234 3

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 nformation rocessing ssistant rogra m s I P A P er t ifi c a e C This program provides a background in office Suggested Electives administration and computer productivity tools for initial employment in the information Introduction to Business BUSN135 3 processing field. PDF Publishing CMIS163 2 Microsoft Publisher I CMIS176 1 Students interested in receiving an associate Microsoft Publisher II CMIS280 2 degree should see a counselor. Field Experience CMIS290 3 Organizational Behavior MGMT250 3 Prerequisite courses may apply to this program..

AN OFFICE ADMINISTRATION ASSOCIATE Program Requirements OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE IS ALSO AVAILABLE. Course Name Course # Cr. Employability Skills BUSN141 3 Customer Relations BUSN151 1 Business Mathematics BUSN160 3 Business Communications I BUSN180 3 Ten-Key Numeric Entry CMIS104 1 Introduction to Computer Information Systems CMIS115 3 Input Technologies CMIS146 2 Microsoft Outlook I CMIS153 1 Microcomputer Applications CMIS175 4 OR all of the following: Microsoft Word III CMIS285 2 Microsoft Excel III CMIS286 2 Microsoft Access III CMIS287 2 Microsoft PowerPoint III CMIS288 2 Office Administration CMIS270 3 Document Production III CMIS284 2 Electives 4

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 C er t ifi c a e Integrated Manufacturing Technology P rogra m s

Students completing the Integrated Manufac- Basic Fluid Power INDS253 3 turing Technology certificate program will Advanced Pneumatics INDS255 3 be prepared for advanced manufacturing Industrial Problem Solving INDS265 2 positions. Industrial Quality Control INDS270 3 Basics of Vacuum Students interested in receiving an associate Technology INDS275 3 degree should see a counselor. Applied Algebra MATH110* 2 Physical Science PHYS101 4 Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. *These program requirements may be waived Program Requirements by competency testing. AN INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING Course Name Course # Cr. TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED Keyboarding CMIS100* 1 SCIENCE DEGREE IS ALSO AVAILABLE. Computer Literacy CMIS101* 3 Microsoft Excel I CMIS157* 1 Interpersonal Communication COMM220 3 DC Electronics ELEC111 3 AC Electronics ELEC112 3 Semiconductors & Instrumentation ELEC115 3 Industrial Electrical Maintenance I ELEC251 2 Industrial Electrical Maintenance II ELEC252 2 Industrial Control Systems-Siemens ELEC263 4 Technical Writing for Business & Industry INDS140 3 Industrial Safety INDS155A 1.5

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 iberal tudies achine ool

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C This certificate is designed for students who Students who successfully complete this certifi- plan to transfer without completing a degree at cate program are eligible to obtain entry-level MCC. Students completing this certificate are jobs in metalworking industries as machinist also eligible for the MACRAO Endorsement helpers. Many of the courses are applicable (see page 13.) A counselor should be consulted toward an associate degree or an apprentice- to create a transfer plan to a specific four-year ship certificate. institution to which the student will transfer. Students interested in receiving an associate Students interested in receiving an associate degree should see a counselor. degree should see a counselor. Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. Program Requirements Program Requirements Course Name Course # Cr. Written Communications: 6 credits Freshman English I ENGL100 3 ENGL100 and ENGL101 Machine Tool Theory INDS100 2 Basic CNC Operation INDS102 2 Mathematics and Science: 8 credits Metallurgy and Courses must be taken from more than one Heat Treatment INDS130 2 subject area and must include a laboratory Basic Machine Operation INDS220 3 science: BIOL100, BIOL105, BIOL110, BIOL115, Advanced Machine BIOL121, BIOL122, BIOL201, BIOL202, Operation INDS221 3 BIOL203, BIOL208, CHEM105, CHEM220, Basic Fluid Power INDS253 3 CHEM221, CHEM251, CHEM252, ENVR271, Manufacturing Processes INDS260 2 MATH102, MATH104, MATH120, MATH159, Industrial Quality Control INDS270 3 MATH190, MATH250, MATH251, PHYS101, Applied Algebra MATH110 2 PHYS111, PHYS112, PHYS230 or PHYS231. OR Elementary Algebra* MATH100 4 Applied Geometry MATH111 2 Social Science: 8 credits OR Intermediate Algebra* MATH104 4 Courses must be taken from more than one Reading Engineering subject area: ANTH260, ANTH265, ECON215, Drawings TDSN105 2 ECON216, HIST250, HIST251, HIST252, Layout and Precision HIST253, HIST255, HIST256, HIST257, Measurement TDSN106 2 POLI110, POLI240, POLI246, PSYC120, Fundamentals of Welding WELD101 3 PSYC221, PSYC223, PSYC225, SOCI111, SOCI230, SOCI235, SOCI271 or WMST100. *These alternate courses are recommended for students with adequate background who are Humanities: 8 credits considering the associate degree. Courses must be taken from more than one subject area except if taking HUMN200 and AN ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE HUMN201: ARTS120, ARTS225, ENGL195, DEGREE IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY ENGL200, ENGL201, ENGL212, ENGL220, IS ALSO AVAILABLE. ENGL221, ENGL230, ENGL235, ENGL236, ENGL240, ENGL265, ENGL270, ENGL280, ENGL290, FREN120, FREN121, GERM101, GERM102, HUMN100, HUMN110, HUMN200, HUMN201, HUMN270, HUMN271, MUSI101, MUSI110, PHIL220, PHIL221, PHIL222, SPAN130 or SPAN131. 78

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 C er t ifi c a e Medical Assistant P rogra m s

A Medical Assistant is a multi-skilled allied Students interested in receiving an associate health care professional who performs adminis- degree should see a counselor. trative and clinical duties under the supervision of a licensed health care practitioner. A student Some prerequisite courses or testing may apply completing this certificate program is qualified to this program. Immunizations, a health certi- to work as a medical assistant in a variety of fication form and health physical examination settings including medical offices, outpatient are additional requirements of the program and facilities, health maintenance organizations, will be addressed in AHEA109. health departments, business and industry and insurance companies. Montcalm Community Any student who has a serious illness, injury or College’s Medical Assistant Program is accred- pregnancy while in the program will be required ited by the Commission on Accreditation of to obtain a doctor’s written release. Allied Health Education Programs. Minimum Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. COMPASS or ACT test scores are required for math, reading and writing. Program Requirements Progression in the medical assistant program is determined academically by the minimum Course Name Course # Cr. grade of a C+ (78 percent) in each medical as- Computer Literacy* CMIS101 3 sistant course (AHEA109, AHEA111, AHEA112, Business Communications I BUSN180 3 AHEA113, AHEA114 and AHEA115) and can Medical Terminology AHEA215 3 be repeated only once. An attempt is counted Emergency Health Care AHEA100 2 if a student fails or withdraws from the course. Foundations of Medical In all other required courses, students must earn Assisting AHEA109 2 a minimum grade of C. Clinical Procedures AHEA111 4 Medical Laboratory All courses must be completed within one to Procedures AHEA112 4 two years to facilitate the student’s success Medical Insurance and in the externship setting and the national cer- Coding AHEA113 2.5 tification examination. The instructors have Medical Administrative determined the following as critical areas and Procedures AHEA114 3 students should be conscious of the time frames. Pharmacology in If the time limit has been exceeded (one year Allied Health AHEA115 3 for AHEA111, AHEA112 and AHEA115; two Body Systems and Disease AHEA116 3 years for AHEA100, AHEA109, AHEA113 OR and AHEA114), a mandatory validation of Introduction to Anatomy and knowledge and skills is necessary prior to ap- Physiology** BIOL105 4 plying for the externship (AHEA126). Contact Externship*** AHEA126 6 the program director to make the necessary arrangements. Students must also complete a criminal background check (CBC) before enroll- *This requirement may also be met through ing in AHEA109. competency testing. **BIOL105 is recommended for those with MCC’s Health Occupations programs require a adequate background who are considering an clear criminal background check result. Students associate degree. with a conviction history will not be eligible to ***Instructor approval is necessary for enroll- participate in any Health Occupations program ment. at MCC and should consult with an attorney to discuss their options.

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 rogra m s Pre-Nursing P er t ifi c a e C Students must successfully complete the Pre- 1 - 3.0 or higher in last four years prior to Nursing Certificate to be eligible for admis- program entry/maximum of two attempts sion into Montcalm Community College’s 2 - 2.0 or higher/maximum of two attempts Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program. 3 - 2.0 or higher Please contact the Admissions Office for more 4 - 3.0 or higher in last four years prior to information. program entry 5 - 2.3 or higher in last 18 months prior Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. to program entry/maximum of two attempts Program Requirements 6 - 2.3 or higher in required sequence AN ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN NURSING IS ALSO AVAILABLE. Course Name Course # Cr. College Success for Health Occupations GNST105 0.5 Anatomy & Physiology I 1 BIOL202 4 Anatomy & Physiology II 1 BIOL203 4 Microbiology 1 BIOL201 4 Introductory Chemistry 2 CHEM105 4 Freshman English I 3 ENGL100 3 Elementary Algebra 4 MATH100 4 Nutrition & Diet Therapy in Nursing 5 NRSG110 2 Communication Concepts in Nursing 5 NRSG120A 1.5 Computer Concepts in Nursing 6 NRSG120B 0.5 OR Computer Literacy 6 CMIS101 3 OR Introduction to Computer Information Systems 6 CMIS115 3 General Psychology PSYC120 3

Humanities PHIL222 (recommended) OR HUMN100 or HUMN200 or two of the following (courses must have different prefixes and only one may be a foreign language): ARTS120, ARTS225, ENGL195, ENGL200, ENGL201, ENGL212, ENGL220, ENGL221, ENGL230, ENGL240, ENGL265, ENGL270, ENGL280, ENGL290, PHIL220, PHIL221, , FREN120, FREN121, GERM101, GERM102, HUMN271, MUSI101, MUSI110, SPAN130 or SPAN131.

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 C er t ifi c a e Small Business Development/Management- P Automotive Technology rogra m s Students who have prior automotive technol- Automotive Brake Systems AUTO107 4 ogy course work and/or practical experience and Automotive Brake Systems may complete a program of study which incor- Field Experience AUTO292B 4 porates that previous experience with selected business and technical courses to complete a Automotive Suspension certificate program. This program prepares & Steering AUTO109 4 students to start and manage a new business and Automotive Suspension venture in the automotive technology field. & Steering Field Experience AUTO292C 4 Students interested in receiving an associate degree should see a counselor. Automotive Electrical & Electronic Systems AUTO203 4 Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. and Automotive Electrical & Electronic Systems Field Program Requirements Experience AUTO292D 4 Automotive Engine Course Name Course # Cr. Performance AUTO205 4 Accounting for and Automotive Engine Small Business ACCT105 3 Performance Field OR Principles of Experience AUTO292E 4 Accounting I ACCT115 4 Emergency Health Care AHEA100 2 Automotive Heating & Air Automotive Service AUTO103 1 Conditioning AUTO262 4 Basic Automotive and Automotive Heating & Electrical AUTO112 2 Air Conditioning Field Advanced Automotive Experience AUTO292F 4 Electrical AUTO113 2 Customer Relations BUSN151 1 AN ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE Legal Environment of DEGREE IN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOL- Business BUSN200 3 OGY IS ALSO AVAILABLE. Computer Literacy CMIS101 3 Freshman English I ENGL100 3 Technical Writing for Business & Industry INDS140 3 Small Business Management MGMT235 3 Fundamentals of Welding WELD101 3

Students must also choose two of the following five specializations:

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 echnical elding

rogra m s T W P Drafting Technology er t ifi c a e

C This certificate program is designed to help This certificate program stresses the develop- prepare students for their first job as a detailer ment of techniques and understanding of qual- or beginning drafter and is considered a first ity weldments. Effects of heat and stress on step toward an associate degree. welded materials are studied and practiced in the laboratory. Students may develop sufficient Students interested in receiving an associate skill for American Welding Society Certifica- degree should see a counselor. tion*. Additional welding courses are available to develop further skills. Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. Students interested in receiving an associate Program Requirements degree should see a counselor. Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. Course Name Course # Cr. Customer Relations BUSN151 1 Introduction to Computer Program Requirements Information Systems CMIS115 3 Basic Machine Operation INDS220 3 Course Name Course # Cr. Basic Fluid Power INDS253 3 Emergency Health Care AHEA100 2 Manufacturing Processes INDS260 2 Metallurgy and Heat Applied Algebra MATH110 2 Treatment INDS130 2 OR Basic Machine Operations INDS220 3 Elementary Algebra* MATH100 4 Basic Fluid Power INDS253 3 Applied Geometry MATH111 2 Applied Algebra MATH110 2 OR OR Elementary Algebra* MATH100 4 Intermediate Algebra* MATH104 4 Reading Engineering Technical Drafting I TDSN100 4 Drawings TDSN105 2 Industrial Communication TDSN103 2 Layout and Precision Reading Engineering Measurement TDSN106 2 Drawings TDSN105 2 Fundamentals of Welding WELD101 3 Introduction to CAD TDSN250 4 Welding Processes I WELD111 3 Advanced CAD TDSN251 4 Welding Processes II WELD113 3 Welding Processes III WELD131 3 *These alternate courses are recommended for Welding Processes IV WELD133 3 students with adequate background who are considering the associate degree. *The college does not certify welders. A TECHNICAL DRAFTING & DESIGN AS- **This alternate course is recommended for SOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE students with adequate background who are IS ALSO AVAILABLE. considering the associate degree.

AN ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY IS ALSO AVAILABLE.

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 Job Training Programs

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 pprenticeship raining rogra m s A T P raining

T Students must be employed and sponsored ob

J Requirements by their employer and a training agreement must be set up between the employer, the Course Name Course # Cr. employee and the Bureau of Apprenticeship Computer Literacy CMIS101 3 and Training. MCC coordinates the training OR plan and provides related instruction. Each Introduction to Windows CMIS102 1 semester usually includes one to three courses Machine Tool Theory INDS100 2 of apprenticeship-related instruction. A com- Basic CNC Operation INDS102 2 petency examination or official transcripts may Metallurgy & result in a waiver of a required course. The Heat Treatment INDS130 2 employer establishes entrance requirements Industrial Safety INDS155A 1.5 that are in accordance with the Bureau of Ap- Industrial First Aid INDS155B 0.5 prenticeship and Training standards. Continu- Industrial Quality Control INDS270 3 ation in the job training program depends on Applied Algebra MATH110 2 employment status and achievement levels. Applied Geometry MATH111 2 Applied Right Angle The sample schedule of related instruction Trigonometry MATH112 2 below is for apprentice tool-and-die makers. Applied Oblique Angle The actual requirements may vary with the Trigonometry MATH113 2 training agreement. Instruction for machinists, Industrial Communication TDSN103 2 electricians, mold-and-die makers and welders Reading Engineering is also available. Drawings TDSN105 2

Layout & Precision Students interested in receiving an associate Measurement TDSN106 2 degree should see a counselor. Tool and Die Design I TDSN135 2 Tool and Die Design II TDSN136 2 Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. Introduction to CAD TDSN250 4 Welding Processes I WELD111 3

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 J ob T Automotive Automotive raining P

Brake Systems Electrical & rogra m s Students have the option of choosing among lectronic several automotive specialty areas or choose E to complete more than one area. Each area contains an automotive servicing and field Systems experience component to gain entry-level skills. Students have the option of choosing among several automotive specialty areas or choose Students interested in receiving an associate to complete more than one area. Each area degree should see a counselor. contains an automotive servicing and field experience component to gain entry-level skills. Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. Students interested in receiving an associate Requirements degree should see a counselor. Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. Course Name Course # Cr. Automotive Service AUTO103 1 Basic Automotive Electrical AUTO112 2 Requirements Automotive Brake Systems AUTO107 4 Automotive Brake Systems Course Name Course # Cr. Field Experience AUTO292B 4 Automotive Service AUTO103 1 Basic Automotive Electrical AUTO112 2 Advanced Automotive Electrical AUTO113 2 Automotive Electrical & Electronic Systems AUTO203 4 Automotive Electrical & Electronic Systems Field Experience AUTO292D 4

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 utomotive utomotive

rogra m s A A P Engine Heating & Air raining T ob J Performance Conditioning Students have the option of choosing among Students have the option of choosing among several automotive specialty areas or choose several automotive specialty areas or choose to complete more than one area. Each area to complete more than one area. Each area contains an automotive servicing and field contains an automotive servicing and field experience component to gain entry-level skills. experience component to gain entry-level skills.

Students interested in receiving an associate Students interested in receiving an associate degree should see a counselor. degree should see a counselor.

Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. Requirements Requirements

Course Name Course # Cr. Course Name Course # Cr. Automotive Service AUTO103 1 Automotive Service AUTO103 1 Basic Automotive Electrical AUTO112 2 Basic Automotive Electrical AUTO112 2 Advanced Automotive Advanced Automotive Electrical AUTO113 2 Electrical AUTO113 2 Automotive Electrical & Automotive Heating & Electronic Systems AUTO203 4 Air Conditioning AUTO262 4 Automotive Electrical & Automotive Heating & Electronic Systems Air Conditioning Field Experience AUTO292D 4 Field Experience AUTO292F 4 Automotive Engine Performance AUTO205 4 Automotive Engine Performance Field Experience AUTO292E 4

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 J ob T Automotive Child raining P

Suspension & Development rogra m s Steering Associate Students have the option of choosing among The Child Development Associate (CDA) several automotive specialty areas or choose credential is conferred by the Council for to complete more than one area. Each area Early Childhood Recognition (CECR). To contains an automotive servicing and field be awarded this credential, students must experience component to gain entry-level skills. complete a planned set of activities including work experience, supervised training and Students interested in receiving an associate related instruction. MCC does not offer this degree should see a counselor. credential; however, students who complete the ECDV courses listed below will meet the Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. related instruction required by CERC. To learn all that is necessary to apply for the CDA credential, students should enroll in ECDV100 Requirements Introduction to CDA.

Course Name Course # Cr. Students with a criminal record should consult Automotive Service AUTO103 1 with the State of Michigan and an MCC coun- Basic Automotive Electrical AUTO112 2 selor prior to starting this program to ensure Automotive Suspension they are eligible to work in this field. & Steering AUTO109 4 Automotive Suspension & Students interested in receiving an associate Steering Field Experience AUTO292C 4 degree should see a counselor.

Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. Requirements

Course Name Course # Cr. Child Development: Infants & Toddlers ECDV110 3 Child Development: Preschoolers ECDV120 3 Infant/Toddler Curriculum ECDV131 3 Preschool Curriculum ECDV135 3 Administration of Early Childhood Programs ECDV150 3 General Psychology PSYC120 3

AN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE IS ALSO AVAILABLE.

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 is ob eadiness orrections

rogra m s C J R C P Officer Training raining

T This job training program is tailored for stu- This 15-credit-hour job training program satis- ob J dents entering or retooling for today’s work- fies the Michigan Corrections Officer Training place and needing up-to-date basic computer Council (MCOTC) educational requirement for information skills. corrections officers. Students must achieve a minimum 2.0 grade in each course to receive Students interested in receiving an associate certification of successful completion from degree should see a counselor. MCC. To be considered for employment by Michigan Department of Corrections, students Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. must have a high school diploma or GED and pass a written Civil Service exam, a physical fitness exam, a personal interview, a background Requirements investigation and a drug screening.

Course Name Course # Cr. Students with a criminal record should consult Business Communications I BUSN180 3 with the State of Michigan and an MCC coun- Keyboarding CMIS100 1 selor prior to starting this program to ensure Computer Literacy CMIS101 3 they are eligible to work in this field. Ten-Key Numeric Entry CMIS104 1 Introduction to Computer Students interested in receiving an associate Information Systems CMIS115 3 degree should see a counselor. Input Technologies CMIS146 2 Microsoft Outlook I CMIS153 1 Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. Microsoft Publisher I CMIS176 1 Requirements

Course Name Course # Cr. Introduction to Corrections CRIM110 3 Corrections Institutions/ Facilities CRIM120 3 Legal Issues in Corrections CRIM220 3 Client Relations in Corrections CRIM250 3 Client Growth and Development CRIM260 3

CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE — CORRECTIONS ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREES AND A CRIMINAL JUSTICE — CORRECTIONS CER- TIFICATE ARE ALSO AVAILABLE.

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 J ob T Digital Publishing & Presentation raining P rogra m s

This job training program is designed for students interested in desktop publishing or digital and web-based presentations.

Students interested in receiving an associate degree should see a counselor.

Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. Requirements

Course Name Course # Cr. Two-Dimensional Design & Color ARTS140 3 Computer Literacy CMIS101 3 Macromedia Dreamweaver CMIS114 3 Introduction to Computer Information Systems CMIS115 3 Digital Images & Editing CMIS161 3 Digital Illustration CMIS162 3 Microsoft Publisher I CMIS176 1 Microsoft Publisher II CMIS280 2

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 mergency edical echnician rogra m s E M T P raining

T Students will learn the fundamentals of pre- ob

J Requirements hospital emergency medicine, including critical interventions for ill and injured patients. Course Name Course # Cr. Basic anatomy and physiology, patient assess- Emergency Medical ment, bandaging, splinting, oxygen adminis- Technician AHEA200 9.5 tration and how emergency medical services OR systems function will be covered. Medical First Responder* AHEA200A 3.5 and MFR-EMT Articulation AHEA200B 6 The following coursework prepares successful students to take the National Registry exami-

nation for licensure as an Emergency Medical *Students successfully completing this first Technician. The Emergency Medical Techni- course of the two-semester sequence will earn cian course includes lecture, lab and clinical a Healthcare Provider CPR card and, if success- time as approved by the Michigan Department ful on the National Registry exam, may obtain of Community Health. Successful students are a Medical First Responder license from the eligible to take the National Registry exam for Michigan Department of Community Health. A EMT-Basic and may receive licensure. The job criminal history background check is required training can be completed by taking AHEA200 prior to enrollment. in one semester or by taking AHEA200A and AHEA200B in a two-semester sequence.

Students must complete a criminal background check (CBC) to enroll in this program. MCC’s Health Occupations programs require a clear criminal background check result. Students with a conviction history will not be eligible to participate in any Health Occupations program at MCC and should consult with an attorney to discuss their options.

Legal Consideration (Felony Statement): Previous treatment for substance abuse or conviction of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for a maximum term of two years may prevent an applicant from taking the National Registry exam. Individuals with a conviction history must submit a written explanation of the circumstances for which subsequent determination should be made regarding licensure eligibility in the State of Michigan.

Students interested in receiving an associate degree should see a counselor.

Prerequisite courses may apply to this program.

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 J ob T Entrepreneurship Health Care raining P

Access Manager rogra m s This job training program will give the student This program prepares students for a career as many of the tools necessary to start and run a a Patient Account Technician. It covers skills new business. The courses focus on steps to for constructing and validating various types start a new business, techniques for managing of insurance claims, dealing with insurance the business, skills for dealing with custom- company payment denials, analyzing unpaid ers and proper bookkeeping techniques for a claims and follow up collection techniques. small business. After successfully completing these courses, students are eligible to take the Certified Students interested in receiving an associate Patient Account Technician (CPAT) exam degree should see a counselor. from the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM), Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. a nationally recognized certification in this area. This program includes both online and Requirements classroom instruction. MCC’s Health Occupations programs require Course Name Course # Cr. a clear criminal background check result. Accounting for Students with a conviction history will not be Small Business ACCT105 3 eligible to participate in any Health Occupa- OR tions program at MCC and should consult with Principles of Accounting I ACCT115 4 an attorney to discuss their options. Introduction to Business BUSN135 3 Customer Relations BUSN151 1 Students interested in receiving an associate Legal Environment of degree should see a counselor. Business BUSN200 3 Freshman English I ENGL100 3 Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. Small Business Management MGMT235 3 Requirements

Course Name Course # Cr. Medical Terminology AHEA215 3 Health Care Revenue Cycle I AHEA130 6 Health Care Revenue Cycle II AHEA230 6

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 ealth are nput

rogra m s H C I P Access Productivity raining

T This job training program prepares students ob

J epresentative R for fields requiring computer-based data entry. This program prepares students for careers in Health Care Admission and Billing Processes. Students interested in receiving an associate The program includes understanding the rev- degree should see a counselor. enue cycle within health care settings and the impact of current trends within the industry. Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. Recognition of billing, collection, regulatory issues and requirements are part of the program. Requirements Customer-focused communication including interviewing skills and determining coordina- Course Name Course # Cr. tion of benefits are explored. The role of third Keyboarding CMIS100 1 party reimbursement is examined including Computer Literacy CMIS101 3 insurance companies such as Medicare, Med- Ten-Key Numeric Entry CMIS104 1 icaid, Blue Cross, TRICARE and CHAMPVA. Document Production I CMIS106 2 Compliance issues and billing and coding skills Input Technologies CMIS146 2 are also taught. After successfully completing Microsoft Outlook I CMIS153 1 these courses, students are eligible to take Document Production II CMIS206 2 the Certified Health Care Access Associate Document Production III CMIS284 2 (CHAA) exam offered by the National As- sociation of Healthcare Access Management (NAHAM), a nationally recognized certification in this area. Both online and classroom instruction are included.

MCC’s Health Occupations programs require a clear criminal background check result. Students with a conviction history will not be eligible to participate in any Health Occupa- tions program at MCC and should consult with an attorney to discuss their options.

Students interested in receiving an associate degree should see a counselor.

Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. Requirements

Course Name Course # Cr. Medical Terminology AHEA215 3 Health Care Revenue Cycle I AHEA130 6

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 J ob T Long-Term-Care Office raining P

Nurse Assistant Applications rogra m s Classroom lecture, simulated labs and super- This one-semester job training program is for vised clinical experience in long-term care Microsoft Office users who wish to upgrade facilities are combined to provide the basic or update their Office Suite skills. nursing skills and knowledge necessary for the student to give patient care appropriately and Students interested in receiving an associate safely. Upon successful completion (C or better degree should see a counselor. grade) students are eligible for employment in health care facilities and to apply for the State of Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. Michigan Competency test. This course can also be used to articulate into the nursing program at Montcalm Community College. Requirements

MCC’s Health Occupations programs require Course Name Course # Cr. a clear criminal background check result. Input Technologies CMIS146 2 Students with a conviction history will not be Microsoft Outlook I CMIS153 1 eligible to participate in any Health Occupa- Microsoft Publisher II CMIS280 2 tions program at MCC and should consult with Microsoft Word III CMIS285 2 an attorney to discuss their options. Microsoft Excel III CMIS286 2 Microsoft Access III CMIS287 2 Students interested in receiving an associate Microsoft PowerPoint III CMIS288 2 degree should see a counselor.

Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. Requirement

Course Name Course # Cr. Long-Term-Care Nurse Assistant AHEA103 3.5

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 enewable etail rogra m s R R P Energy raining

T The Renewable Energy job training program This 13-credit-hour job training program gives ob J offers a comprehensive introduction to renew- students the tools necessary to obtain an entry- able energy and energy efficiency. level job in the retail industry. The courses focus on skills needed to obtain employment, skills Students interested in receiving an associate for dealing with customers and the retailing degree should see a counselor. industry.

Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. Students interested in receiving an associate degree should see a counselor.

Requirements Prerequisite courses may apply to this program.

Course Name Course # Cr. Introduction to Requirements Renewable Energy ENVR105 2 The Science of Energy ENVR106 2 Course Name Course # Cr. Residential Analysis SUSN107 2 Employability Skills BUSN141 3 Use of Solar Photovoltaics SUSN108 2 Customer Relations BUSN151 1 Wind Power SUSN109 2 Freshman English I ENGL100 3 Solar Thermal Energy SUSN110 2 Principles of Marketing MRKT233 3 Geothermal Power SUSN111 2 Retailing MRKT234 3

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 J ob T Retail Supervision raining P

Management rogra m s This 19-credit-hour job training program This 19-credit-hour job training program gives gives students many of the tools necessary to students the tools necessary to obtain an entry- obtain an entry-level management position in level position in supervision. The courses the retail industry. The courses focus on skills focus on skills needed to obtain employment, needed to obtain employment, effective tactics effective tactics for dealing with employees, for dealing with employees, skills for dealing skills for dealing with customers, the nature with customers, the nature of business and the of business and effective management and retail industry. leadership techniques.

Students interested in receiving an associate Students interested in receiving an associate degree should see a counselor. degree should see a counselor.

Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. Requirements Requirements

Course Name Course # Cr. Course Name Course # Cr. Introduction to Business BUSN135 3 Introduction to Business BUSN135 3 Employability Skills BUSN141 3 Employability Skills BUSN141 3 Customer Relations BUSN151 1 Customer Relations BUSN151 1 Freshman English I ENGL100 3 Freshman English I ENGL100 3 Organizational Behavior MGMT250 3 Concepts of Management MGMT237 3 Principles of Marketing MRKT233 3 Human Resource Retailing MRKT234 3 Management MGMT245 3 Organizational Behavior MGMT250 3

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 eb esign pecialist rogra m s W D S P raining

T This job training program is designed for ob J students interested in web design, creation and authoring tools.

Students interested in receiving an associate degree should see a counselor.

Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. Requirements

Course Name Course # Cr. Keyboarding CMIS100 1 Computer Literacy CMIS101 3 Macromedia Dreamweaver CMIS114 3 Introduction to HTML CMIS132 3 Microsoft Access I CMIS158 1 Digital Images & Editing CMIS161 3 Microsoft Access II CMIS258 1 Microsoft Access III CMIS287 2

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 Course Code Index

Use this index by finding the subject of interest. Fitness/PHED The letter prefix that follows tells where to find French/FREN descriptions of the courses which cover that General Business/BUSN subject matter. For example, accounting course General Studies/GNST descriptions would be found under ACCT. Geography/GEOG German/GERM Accounting/ACCT Government/POLI Acting/THEA Heat Treatment Metals/INDS Advertising/MRKT History/HIST Algebra/ MATH Humanities/HUMN Allied Health/AHEA Hydraulics/INDS American Sign Language/COMM Industrial Electronics/ELEC Analytic Geometry/MATH Information Systems/CMIS Anatomy/BIOL Journalism/COMM Anthropology/ANTH Keyboarding/CMIS Applied Math/MATH Law-Business/BUSN Apprentice/INDS & TDSN Law Enforcement/CRIM Art/ARTS Literature/ENGL Art Appreciation/ARTS Machine Apprentice/INDS Automotive Maintenance/AUTO Machine Shop/INDS Biology/BIOL Management/MGMT Blueprint Reading/TDSN Marketing/MRKT Botany/BIOL Mathematics/MATH Business Communications/CMIS Mathematics-Business/BUSN Business Law/BUSN Medical Assistant/AHEA Business Mathematics/CMIS Medical Information Systems/CMIS Calculus/MATH Medical Insurance & Coding/AHEA Ceramics/ARTS Medical Terminology/AHEA Chemistry/CHEM Metallurgy Theory /INDS Child Development/ECDV Mold & Die Design Apprentice/TDSN Communications/COMM Music/MUSI Composition/ENGL Nursing/NRSG Computer Applications/CMIS Oral Interpretation/ENGL Computers/CMIS & CSTC Painting/ARTS Corrections/CRIM Philosophy/PHIL Cosmetology/COSM Phlebotomy/AHEA Criminal Justice/CRIM Photography/ARTS Desktop Publishing/CMIS Physical Education/PHED Digital Publishing/CMIS Physical Science/PHYS Drafting & Design/TDSN Physics/PHYS Drama/THEA Physiology/BIOL Drawing/ARTS Plastics/TDSN Early Childhood Development/ECDV Political Science/POLI Economics/ECON Pre-Nursing/NRSG Education/EDUC Psychology/PSYC Electronics-Industrial/ELEC Reading/ENGL Emergency Health Care/AHEA Religion/PHIL Emergency Medical Technician/AHEA Safety and First Aid/INDS or AHEA English/ENGL Sculpture/ARTS Environmental Sciences/ENVR Secretarial Studies/CMIS 97

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 Shop Drawing/TDSN ndex

I Sketching/ARTS

ode Small Business/ACCT & BUSN C Social Science/POLI or SOCI

ourse Sociology/SOCI C Spanish/SPAN Speech/COMM Statistics/MATH Supervision and Management/MGMT Sustainability/SUSN Taxation-Business/ACCT Technical Drafting/TDSN Theater/THEA Tool & Die Apprentice/TDSN Transcription/CMIS Trigonometry/MATH Web Design/CMIS Welding Technology/WELD Word Processing/CMIS Writing/ENGL Zoology/BIOL

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 Course Descriptions

ACCOUNTING ing software and includes general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, payroll, job costing and various ACCT105 accounting reports. Accounting for Small Business OFFERED: spring semesters (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Minimum reading test score of 82 on COMPASS or ENGL051 and ACCT246 Tax Accounting 36 on COMPASS Pre-Algebra tests] (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [ACCT105 or This course provides basic accounting ACCT115] principles and practices from a theoretical This course covers practices and proce- and practical approach, with emphasis on the small business. Although it is not dures for state and federal income taxes a prerequisite for ACCT115, it is strongly for individuals, sole proprietorships and recommended prior to ACCT115. partnerships. OFFERED: fall and spring semesters OFFERED: fall semesters

ACCT115 ALLIED HEALTH Principles of Accounting I (4 credit, 4 lecture, 0 lab) [Minimum reading AHEA100 test score of 82 on COMPASS or ENGL051 and Emergency Health Care 36 on COMPASS Pre-Algebra tests] (2 credit, 2 lecture, 0 lab) This introduction to accounting funda- This course covers CPR and first aid for mentals covers the meaning and purpose wounds, shock, burns, poisoning, etc. of accounting statements; the theory of Students successfully completing the debits and credits; accounts payable and course qualify for American Heart As- receivable; the trial balance; adjusting sociation (AHA) Health Care Provider and closing entries; and accounting for CPR and AHA Heartsaver First Aid/CPR notes, deferred and accrued items. Ap- certifications. proximately 10-12 hours per week of study OFFERED: every semester time is required for success in this course. OFFERED: fall semesters AHEA102 Basic Phlebotomy Technique ACCT116 (3 credit, 1.5 lecture, 3 lab) [A background check Principles of Accounting II is required.] (4 credit, 4 lecture, 0 lab) [ACCT115] This course presents the theory and practical This course covers basic procedures for skills necessary for securing employment in accumulating and using the accounting the medical field as an entry level phleboto- data needed for managerial planning, mist. Upon successful completion, students controlling and decision making. have an understanding of laboratory-related OFFERED: spring semesters documentation, regulations, OSHA and Bloodborne Pathogen protocols. Specimen ACCT212 collection, labeling, processing and storage plus practice in basic venipuncture tech- Computerized Accounting niques using a variety of equipment and (4 credit, 4 lecture, 0 lab) [ACCT115] capillary blood collections are also covered. This course covers the installation, set up OFFERED: fall and spring semesters 100 and operation of computerized account-

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 C AHEA103 AHEA111 Clinical Procedures ourse

Long-Term Care Nurse Assistant (4 credit, 2 lecture, 4 lab) [AHEA109] D (3.5 credit, 2 lecture, 3 lab) [A background check This course covers the clinical skills per- es c ri pt ions is required.] formed by the medical assistant. Included Classroom lecture, simulated labs and su- are vital signs, positioning and draping, pervised clinical experience in long-term electrocardiography (EKG), sterilization and care facilities are combined to provide the asepsis, administration of injections and as- basic nursing skills and knowledge neces- sisting with specialty exam procedures and sary for students to provide patient care minor office surgery. Essentials of disease appropriately and safely. Upon successful conditions, Standard Precautions and OSHA completion students are eligible for employ- Guidelines are also covered. ment in health care facilities and to apply for OFFERED: fall and spring semesters the State of Michigan Competency test. This course can also be used to articulate into the AHEA112 nursing program at Montcalm Community Medical Laboratory Procedures College. (4 credit, 2 lecture, 4 lab) [AHEA109] OFFERED: every semester This course presents the theory and procedures for medical laboratory skills performed AHEA106 Dosages & Solutions in a physician’s office. Topics covered are Nursing/Allied Health microbiology, hematology and urinalysis. (1 credit, 1 lecture, 0 lab) [MATH100 or a OSHA guidelines are emphasized as well as minimum score of 34 in COMPASS Algebra laboratory safety and quality control in the placement domain] collection and testing of laboratory samples. This course offers a clear and concise method OFFERED: fall and spring semesters of calculating medication dosages. Adult and pediatric medication calculations are AHEA113 included. The content includes how to Medical Insurance & Coding read medication labels and physician orders (2.5 credit, 2 lecture, 1 lab) relating to medications; convert metric, Insurance claim forms for a physician’s apothecary and household measurements; office, diagnostic and procedural coding, compute IV drip rates; reconstitute powders major sources of health insurance and their and administer heparin and insulin. billing requirements and the larger picture OFFERED: fall and spring semesters of health care financing are covered in this course. Students generate forms for Blue AHEA109 Shield, Medicare, Medicaid and commercial Foundations of Medical Assisting carriers. Emphasis is placed on the use of (2 credit, 2 lecture, 0 lab) [Background check; billing reference manuals and coding books Pre- or corequisite: AHEA116 or BIOL105, to accurately verify insurance company rules AHEA215 and BUSN180] for billing. In this course students learn about the OFFERED: fall and spring semesters role of the medical assistant in a variety of health care settings and about the history AHEA114 Medical of medicine, medical practice systems and Administrative Procedures ethical and legal concepts. They also learn (3 credit, 2 lecture, 1 lab) [AHEA215 and therapeutic communication skills, risk man- CMIS101] agement procedures and basic principles and This course covers the theory and skills in applications of psychology for the medical administrative duties and other office man- assisting profession. agement tasks performed in a medical office/ OFFERED: fall and spring semesters clinic setting. It includes clerical, bookkeeping, accounting and other operational procedures. Students develop marketable 101

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 skills in the use of computer software for the The purpose of the externship is to provide medical profession. This course is identical work experience in administrative and clini-

es c ri pt ions to CMIS220. cal skills as well as interact with patients and

D OFFERED: fall and spring semesters other health care personnel. The 16-hour seminar reviews the externship experience ourse C AHEA115 and discusses job readiness, resume prepara- Pharmacology for Allied Health tion, certification and continuing education. OFFERED: fall and spring semesters (3 credit, 2.5 lecture, 1 lab) [AHEA109] This course is designed for the medical assistant and other allied health students. It AHEA130 provides the theoretical framework for the Health Care Revenue Cycle I fundamental principles and concepts of (6 credit, 6 lecture, 0 lab) [Minimum of 82 on pharmacology. Topics essential to under- COMPASS Reading test or ENGL051; minimum standing drugs, legislation relating to drugs, of 70 on COMPASS Writing test or ENGL071; drug classifications and actions and drug minimum of 36 on COMPASS Pre-algebra or references are discussed. Basic mathematical MATH075; AHEA216 and CMIS101. A crimi- dosage calculations and basic principles for nal background check is required.] medication administration are also included This course is designed to prepare students and practiced in a correlating lab session. for in a career in health care admissions and The responsibility of the medical assistant billing processes. The course includes un- in understanding and administering drugs derstanding the revenue cycle within health and safety for the client are emphasized. care settings and the impact of current trends OFFERED: fall and spring semesters within the industry. Recognition of billing and collection regulatory issues and require- AHEA116 ments are part of the course. Customer Body Systems and Disease focused communication including interviewing skills and determining coordination of (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Minimum scores of benefits are explored. The role of third party 82 on COMPASS Reading Test, 70 on COM- reimbursement is examined including insur- PASS Writing Test and MATH075 or 36 on ance companies such as Medicare, Medicaid, COMPASS Pre-Algebra Test] Blue Cross and CHAMPVA. Compliance This course is designed for the medical as- issues, billing and coding skills are also sistant and other allied health students. It is taught. At the end of this course students a one-semester non-laboratory based course sit for the Certified Healthcare Access As- that provides an introduction to each sys- sociate (CHAA) examination offered by the tem of the human body and the pathologic National Association of Healthcare Access conditions associated with each system. Management, the only nationally recognized The fundamentals of body structure and certification in this area. The course includes function, basic mechanisms and concepts both online and classroom instruction. of disease and terminology and laboratory OFFERED: fall semesters tests related to the systems and disease processes are examined. OFFERED: fall and spring semesters AHEA140 Nutrition for Healthy Living AHEA126 (2 credit, 2 lecture, 0 lab) Medical Assistant Externship Nutrition for Healthy Living is an introductory course for those students who are inter- (6 credit, 1 lecture, 10 lab) [Instructor Approval] ested in learning about nutrition for personal This course has two parts: externship and reasons, as well as those considering a major seminar. The externship requires the student in health or science-related fields. It focuses to perform 160 hours of unpaid work expe- on concepts that are fundamental to nutrition rience in an ambulatory health care setting as well as methods to adopt healthier dietary under the supervision of a licensed, regis- practices. This course could be taken as an 102 tered or certified health care professional.

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 C introduction to nutrition for nursing students licensure through the Michigan Department ourse

but does not take the place of the required of Community Health. Successful students D nutrition course in the nursing curriculum. may also progress into AHEA200B, the MFR- es c ri pt ions OFFERED: fall and spring semesters EMT Articulation course. OFFERED: as needed AHEA200 Emergency Medical Technician AHEA200B MFR-EMT Articulation (9.5 credit, 6 lecture, 7 lab) [Background check (6 credit, 4.75 lecture, 2.5 lab) [Instructor Ap- and minimum score of 82 on COMPASS Read- proval] ing Test, 70 on COMPASS Writing Test and This course further explores critical interven- MATH075 or 36 on COMPASS Pre-Algebra tions for ill and injured patients and incor- Test] porates patient transport in an ambulance. This alternative to AHEA200A and AHE- Students learn anatomy, physiology and A200B allows students to complete the pathophysiology and they become proficient educational requirements for Emergency at patient assessment, bandaging, splinting, Medical Technician in one semester. The oxygen administration and basic and ad- course includes orientation to prehospital vanced airway management. Clinical rota- emergency medicine, legal responsibilities, tions include ride time on ambulances and anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, assignments in hospital emergency rooms. diagnostic signs, triage, basic cardiac life Upon successful completion, students may support, injuries to the body, illnesses of take the National Registry examination and the body, childbirth, mental health, envi- apply for licensure as an Emergency Medi- ronmental emergencies, communications, cal Technician (EMT) through the Michigan emergency vehicle operation and extrication. Department of Community Health. Students learn patient assessment, splinting OFFERED: as needed and bandaging, oxygen administration and basic and advanced airway management. AHEA215 Medical Terminology Clinical rotations include ride time on am- (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) bulances and assignments to hospital emer- This course is a study of medical terminol- gency rooms. Students must have or earn ogy which is designed to assist medical a Professional CPR card prior to beginning secretarial, nursing and science students clinical rotations. Upon successful comple- in mastering medical terms. With an un- tion, students are eligible to take the National derstanding of basic terms, students are Registry examination and apply for licensure prepared to pursue additional education in as an Emergency Medical Technician. the medical environment. OFFERED: fall and spring semesters OFFERED: every semester

AHEA200A AHEA230 Medical First Responders Health Care Revenue Cycle II (3.5 credit, 3 lecture, 1 lab) [Instructor Approval] (6 credit, 6 lecture, 0 lab) [AHEA130] This course introduces students to pre-hos- This course is designed for students inter- pital emergency medicine, including critical ested in a career as a patient account techni- interventions for ill and injured patients cian. Skills for constructing and validating prior to the arrival of an ambulance. Stu- various types of insurance claims are taught. dents learn basic anatomy and physiology, Dealing with denials of payment by various patient assessment, bandaging, splinting, insurances is also a focus of the course. Skills oxygen administration and how emergency necessary to analyze unpaid claims and fol- medical services systems function. Students low up and apply collection techniques are earn a Healthcare Provider CPR card and explored. At the completion of the course, upon successful completion of the course students sit for the Certified Patient Account may take the National Registry examination Technician (CPAT) examination from the for Medical First Responder and apply for American Association of Healthcare Admin- 103

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 istrative Management. This course includes ARCH103 Fieldwork in both online and classroom instruction. Michigan Archaeology II

es c ri pt ions OFFERED: spring semesters (3 credit, 0 lecture, 4 lab) [ARCH102] D This course is a continuation of skills devel- ourse

C ANTHROPOLOGY oped in ARCH102. It provides students with an opportunity to continue the study of the ANTH260 fundamentals of modern field archaeology as well as the prehistoric cultural chronol- Cultural Anthropology ogy of central Michigan. The techniques of (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Minimum reading contemporary archaeological data recovery score of 82 on COMPASS or ENGL051] and interpretation are emphasized through- This course covers different cultures, out this course. particularly preliterate ones and includes OFFERED: even-year summer semesters food-gathering and settlement patterns, status and kinship systems, economic and ARCH104 Fieldwork in political organization, religion, language, art and special concepts and methods used Michigan Archaeology III by cultural anthropologists. (3 credit, 0 lecture, 4 lab) [ARCH103] OFFERED: fall and spring semesters This course is a continuation of skills developed in ARCH103. It provides students with ANTH265 an opportunity to continue the study of the fundamentals of modern field archaeology Indian Cultures of North America as well as the prehistoric cultural chronol- (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) ogy of central Michigan. The techniques of This course is designed to provide students contemporary archaeological data recovery with basic background in North American and interpretation are emphasized through- Indian life and culture from prehistoric times out this course. to the present day. It consists of an overview OFFERED: even-year summer semesters of the rich variety of cultures across the continent with an emphasis on comparison and ARCH105 Fieldwork in contrast. Emphasis is placed on both Great Lakes and Plains cultures. Archeological Michigan Archaeology IV sites and study of contemporary issues in (3 credit, 0 lecture, 4 lab) [ARCH104] areas such as health and education round out This course is a continuation of skills devel- the course. Students have the opportunity oped in ARCH104. It provides students with to enhance their educational experience an opportunity to continue the study of the and earn additional credit by participating fundamentals of modern field archaeology in optional field labs. as well as the prehistoric cultural chronol- OFFERED: even-year spring semesters ogy of central Michigan. The techniques of contemporary archaeological data recovery and interpretation are emphasized through- ARCHAEOLOGY out this course. OFFERED: even-year summer semesters ARCH102 Fieldwork in Michigan Archaeology ART (3 credit, 0 lecture, 4 lab) This course provides students with an in- ARTS120 Introduction to Art troduction to the fundamentals of modern (2 credit, 1 lecture, 2 lab) field archaeology as well as the prehistoric This course combines instruction in design cultural chronology of central Michigan. theory and art appreciation with studio work The techniques of contemporary archaeo- in a variety of two- and three-dimensional logical data recovery and interpretation are materials and techniques. emphasized throughout this course. OFFERED: fall and spring semesters 104 OFFERED: even-year summer semesters

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 C ARTS122 Drawing I ARTS140 ourse

(3 credit, 1 lecture, 3 lab) Two-Dimensional Design & Color D This course includes instruction in the basic (3 credit, 2 lecture, 2 lab) [ARTS120 or CMIS161] es c ri pt ions drawing techniques of contour, gesture, This is an introductory course in which shading, proportion and perspective. Studio students develop a sense of design and color work provides drawing experiences using a as it relates to graphic design and fine art. variety of subjects and materials. After learning the elements and principles of OFFERED: fall semesters 2-D design, students are introduced to color theory as it applies to design. Students learn ARTS123 Drawing II to use effective design and color knowledge (3 credit, 1 lecture, 3 lab) [ARTS122] in formulating a composition. Projects may This course further develops the drawing be produced either by hand art working techniques of contour, gesture, shading methods or by computer program, though and proportion as they apply to still life, computer process will not be taught in class. the human figure, landscape and archi- This course is applicable for students inter- tecture. Composition and expression are ested in pursuing either fine arts or computer also explored and students use a variety of graphics/web design degrees. materials to draw subjects in the studio and OFFERED: spring semesters in the field. OFFERED: spring semesters ARTS150 Beginning Photography ARTS125 Painting I (3 credit, 2 lecture, 2 lab) (3 credit, 1 lecture, 3 lab) This course introduces basic photographic This studio course includes basic instruction techniques including camera use, devel- in color mixing and the techniques of paint- oping, printing, enlarging and matting of ing with oils or acrylics. Studio work is in black-and-white photographs. the student’s chosen medium. OFFERED: fall and spring semesters OFFERED: fall and spring semesters ARTS153 ARTS126 Painting II Beginning Digital Photography (3 credit, 1 lecture, 3 lab) [ARTS125] (3 credit, 2 lecture, 2 lab) This studio course emphasizes composition This course introduces creative use of the and color theory. digital camera. Darkroom techniques are not OFFERED: fall and spring semesters taught. Computers and Adobe Photoshop are used to process, retouch and manipulate ARTS130 Ceramics I photos. Computer image capture devices and (3 credit, 1 lecture, 3 lab) image output options are explained. This studio course includes instruction in the OFFERED: fall and spring semesters basic materials, techniques and aesthetics of working in clay. Studio work consists of ARTS155 Advanced Black & forming, decorating and glazing hand-built pottery and sculpture and an introduction White Photography to basic techniques of throwing on the pot- (3 credit, 2 lecture, 2 lab) [ARTS150] ter’s wheel. This course is a continuation of ARTS150. It OFFERED: fall and spring semesters expands the elementary principles and skills learned to include methods of manipulat- ARTS131 Ceramics II ing the finished image, such as toning and techniques of retouching and the effects of (3 credit, 1 lecture, 3 lab) [ARTS130] exposure and development on black-and- This studio course emphasizes further de- white films. velopment of hand-built and wheel-thrown OFFERED: fall and spring semesters forms and exploration of decorating, glazing and firing techniques. 105 OFFERED: fall and spring semesters Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 ARTS225 AUTOMOTIVE Art for the Elementary Teacher es c ri pt ions (3 credit, 2 lecture, 1 lab) TECHNOLOGY D This course combines instruction in the

ourse AUTO103 Automotive Service C practice and philosophy of teaching arts and crafts to children with studio work in a (1 credit, 1 lecture, 3 lab) variety of materials and techniques suitable This lecture/lab course includes instruc- for their use. tion in safety, automotive tools, measuring OFFERED: spring semesters devices, complete maintenance procedures, service information and automotive service ARTS227 Painting III job-related skills. (3 credit, 1 lecture, 3 lab) [ARTS126] OFFERED: fall and spring semesters This studio course emphasizes exploration of traditional or experimental painting AUTO107 Automotive techniques. Brake Systems OFFERED: fall and spring semesters (4 credit, 1 lecture, 5.5 lab) [AUTO112] This course prepares students for State of ARTS228 Painting IV Michigan certification and includes 104 hours (3 credit, 1 lecture, 3 lab) [ARTS227] of classroom/lab instruction. Students study This studio course emphasizes development the types of brake systems used in modern of individual expression. automobiles and light-duty trucks. Diagno- OFFERED: fall and spring semesters sis and testing of various brake systems are integral parts of the course. Brake systems ARTS230 Watercolor Painting repair and overhaul are accomplished us- (2 credit, 1 lecture, 1 lab) ing industry-standard specialized tools and This course includes basic instruction in equipment. Precision machining for brake color mixing and the techniques of painting service is used in the process of repairing and with watercolor. rebuilding the brake system. Handheld scan OFFERED: spring semesters tools are used for general anti-lock braking systems and manufacturer-specific testing. ARTS232 Ceramics III OFFERED: fall semesters (3 credit, 1 lecture, 3 lab) [ARTS131] This studio course emphasizes making more AUTO109 Automotive complex hand-built or wheel-thrown forms Suspension & Steering and learning kiln firing procedures. (4 credit, 1 lecture, 5 lab) [AUTO112] OFFERED: fall and spring semesters This course prepares students for State of Michigan certification and includes 96 hours ARTS233 Ceramics IV of classroom/lab instruction. Students (3 credit, 1 lecture, 3 lab) [ARTS232] study the types of steering and suspension This studio course emphasizes refining systems used in modern automobiles and forms and develops knowledge of raw light-duty trucks. Diagnosis and testing of materials and glaze formulation. various steering and suspension systems are OFFERED: fall and spring semesters an integral parts of the course. Steering and suspension systems repair, overhaul and alignment are accomplished using industry- standard specialized tools and equipment. Computerized alignment and balancing equipment are utilized. OFFERED: spring semesters

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Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 C AUTO112 hybrids, servicing and troubleshooting of ourse

Basic Automotive Electrical the several types of ignition and emission D control systems are studied. es c ri pt ions (2 credit, 0.5 lecture, 2.5 lab) [Pre- or corequisite: OFFERED: fall semesters AUTO103] This course is an introduction to basic automotive electrical concepts. Topics include AUTO262 Automotive Heating circuitry, specialized tools and equipment, & Air Conditioning Systems electrical symbols and terminology and (4 credit, 1 lecture, 5 lab) [AUTO112] diagnosis and repair procedures. This course prepares students for State of OFFERED: fall and spring semesters Michigan certification and includes 96 hours of classroom/lab instruction. Students study AUTO113 the types of heating and air conditioning Advanced Automotive Electrical systems used in modern automobiles and light-duty trucks. Diagnosis and testing of (2 credit, 0.5 lecture, 2.5 lab) [AUTO112] various heating and air conditioning systems This lecture/lab course prepares students are integral parts of the course. Heating and for State of Michigan certification and covers air conditioning systems repair, overhaul automotive batteries, starting and charging and replacement are accomplished using systems, lighting circuits, conventional ana- industry-standard specialized tools and log and digital instrumentation and indicator equipment. lights and warning devices. OFFERED: summer semesters OFFERED: fall and spring semesters

AUTO203 Automotive Electrical AUTO292A Automotive & Electronic Systems Service Field Experience (4 credit, 0 lecture, 4 lab) [Pre- or corequsite: (4 credit, 1 lecture, 5.5 lab) [AUTO113] AUTO103] This lecture/lab course prepares students Enrolled students perform jobs related in for State of Michigan certification and covers some way to automotive service. Perfor- the following systems as utilized in modern mance on the job is monitored and guided by automobiles and small trucks: starting sys- the employer and college personnel. Weekly tem, charging system, lighting system, driver discussion group participation and reports information system, horn and wash/wiper are also required. system, motorized accessories, cruise control, OFFERED: every semester security systems and entertainment systems. Diagnosing and testing are integral parts of the course. Adjustment, repair, overhaul AUTO292B Automotive Brake and replacement are accomplished using Systems Field Experience the required/proper tools and equipment. (4 credit, 0 lecture, 4 lab) [AUTO107] OFFERED: spring semesters Enrolled students perform jobs related in some way to automotive brake systems. AUTO205 Performance on the job is monitored and Automotive Engine Performance guided by the employer and college personnel. Weekly discussion group participation (4 credit, 1 lecture, 5.5 lab) [AUTO113] and reports are also required. This lecture/lab course prepares students for OFFERED: every semester State of Michigan certification and covers the principles of operation, diagnosis and repair of fuel injectors and turbochargers used in AUTO292C Automotive modern automobiles and small trucks. It Suspension & Steering allows students to service, diagnose and Field Experience repair automobiles using special analytical (4 credit, 0 lecture, 4 lab) [AUTO109] equipment. In addition, the principles of Enrolled students perform jobs related in operation, theory of flex fuel vehicles and some way to automotive suspension and 107

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 steering systems. Performance on the job is This course provides a general education of monitored and guided by the employer and the biological sciences (cell biology, genet-

es c ri pt ions college personnel. Weekly discussion group ics, evolution, anatomy organismal biology,

D participation and reports are also required. ecology) and a basis for individuals to relate OFFERED: every semester to the world around them. Students apply ourse C biological concepts and the scientific method AUTO292D Automotive in a laboratory setting. Biology 100 presents Electrical & Electronic an opportunity for students to evaluate their own interest and potential in the biological Field Experience sciences while preparing students for future (4 credit, 0 lecture, 4 lab) [AUTO203] biology classes (including botany, zoology, Enrolled students perform jobs related microbiology and anatomy/physiology) at in some way to automotive electrical and this and other institutions. electronic systems. Performance on the job is OFFERED: every semester monitored and guided by the employer and college personnel. Weekly discussion group BIOL105 Introduction to participation and reports are also required. OFFERED: every semester Anatomy & Physiology (4 credit, 3 lecture, 2 lab) [Minimum reading score AUTO292E Automotive Engine of 82 on COMPASS or ENGL051; minimum writing score of 70 on COMPASS or ENGL071; Performance Field Experience minimum math score of 36 on COMPASS Pre- (4 credit, 0 lecture, 4 lab) [AUTO205] algebra or MATH075] Enrolled students perform jobs related in The overall objective of Biology 105 is to some way to automotive engine perfor- introduce the principles and processes of mance. Performance on the job is monitored biology through the study of the human and guided by the employer and college organism. Students gain an understanding personnel. Weekly discussion group par- of how the human body functions through ticipation and reports are also required. a detailed study of each organ system that OFFERED: every semester comprises the human body. This course gives students a perspective of how the hu- AUTO292F Automotive man body maintains homeostasis through Heating & Air Conditioning the interaction of organ system functions. Field Experience Current topics in health sciences, nutrition, biology and medicine are discussed as they (4 credit, 0 lecture, 4 lab) [AUTO262] pertain to specific organ systems. Labora- Enrolled students perform jobs related in tory exercises include dissection and physi- some way to automotive heating and air ological experiments pertinent to the topics conditioning systems. Performance on the covered. Students have an option to observe job is monitored and guided by the employer and use a human cadaver. and college personnel. Weekly discussion OFFERED: every semester group participation and reports are also required. OFFERED: every semester BIOL110 Botany (4 credit, 3 lecture, 2 lab) [Minimum reading score of 82 on COMPASS or ENGL051; minimum BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES writing score of 70 on COMPASS or ENGL071; minimum math score of 36 on COMPASS Pre- BIOL100 Biological Science algebra or MATH075] (4 credit, 3 lecture, 2 lab) [Minimum read- This course is a survey of the Fungi and Plant ing score of 82 on COMPASS or ENGL051; Kingdoms and their natural communities. minimum writing score of 70 on COMPASS Plant structure, classification and function or ENGL071; minimum math score of 36 on are studied through class and outdoor lab COMPASS Pre-algebra or MATH075] experiences, both on and off campus. Stu- 108

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 C dents build a representative botanical collec- with a major in the natural sciences this ourse

tion from local flora, with emphasis on the course emphasizes the scientific method, D

Angiosperms (flowering plants). Students basic chemistry concepts, cellular structure, es c ri pt ions observe and record the phenology (seasonal function and metabolism, cellular reproduc- rhythm) of selected deciduous plants. Stu- tion and genetics, the diversity of microor- dents contribute to the scientific body of ganisms and body systems. Laboratories botanical knowledge through maintenance will introduce basic biological techniques of the existing MCC Herbarium and through and reinforce principles learned in lecture. the inventory and preservation of specimens OFFERED: fall semesters found in an assigned Montcalm County public site. Students must be comfortable BIOL122 College Biology II with all-weather outdoor physical activity (4 credit, 3 lecture, 2 lab) [Minimum reading score and wear appropriate clothing for such. of 82 on COMPASS or ENGL051; minimum OFFERED: fall semesters writing score of 70 on COMPASS or ENGL071; minimum math score of 36 on COMPASS Pre- BIOL115 Zoology algebra MATH075] (4 credit, 3 lecture, 2 lab) [Minimum reading score This course (in conjunction with BIOL121) of 82 on COMPASS or ENGL051; minimum provides students with an in-depth intro- writing score of 70 on COMPASS or ENGL071; duction to fundamental areas of biology. minimum math score of 36 on COMPASS Pre- It is intended as the second part of a two- algebra or MATH075] semester sequence designed for students This course introduces students to the di- planning to transfer to a four-year college versity of invertebrates and vertebrates in or university with a major in the natural sci- Kingdom Animalia. This class is intended ences. However, students are not required for students planning to transfer to a four- to take BIOL121 before enrolling in this year college or university with a major in the course. BIOL122 emphasizes the scientific natural sciences. It is recommended that all method, natural selection and evolutionary students have a minimum of two years of theory, investigation of the major eukaryotic high school science because topics such as kingdoms, basic anatomy and physiology animal cell chemistry and structure along of plants and animals and ecological prin- with genetics and evolutionary processes are ciples. Students perform and report on an briefly but thoroughly covered. Major phyla experiment of their own design. Laboratories are explored with an emphasis on identifica- introduce basic biological techniques and tion and taxonomy. Students learn about reinforce principles learned in lecture. the development, anatomy and physiology OFFERED: spring semesters of major phyla through the use of dissection in a laboratory setting. A portion of the class BIOL201 Microbiology focuses on animals native to Michigan and (4 credit, 3 lecture, 2 lab) [BIOL100 or BIOL105 completion of an invertebrate collection. or BIOL110 or BIOL115 or BIOL121 or BIOL122 OFFERED: even-year spring semesters or BIOL202 or BIOL203] This course is a study of the biology of BIOL121 College Biology I various microorganisms including viruses, (4 credit, 3 lecture, 2 lab) [Minimum reading score bacteria, fungi and protozoa and offers the of 82 on COMPASS or ENGL051; minimum opportunity to observe the roles of these writing score of 70 on COMPASS or ENGL071; organisms in health and disease as well as minimum math score of 36 on COMPASS Pre- their impact on everyday life. Laboratory algebra or MATH075] exercises provide hands-on opportunities This course (in conjunction with BIOL122) to grow and work with a variety of living provides students with an in-depth introduc- microorganisms. tion to fundamental areas of biology. It is OFFERED: fall and spring semesters intended as the first part of a two-semester sequence designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university 109

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 BIOL202 trips, both on campus and around the state, Anatomy & Physiology I focus on identification of local flora and

es c ri pt ions fauna. Topics covered in lecture include (4 credit, 3 lecture, 2 lab) [BIOL100 or D taxonomy and classification, characteristics BIOL105 or BIOL121] of major kingdoms and phyla, animal behav- ourse

C BIOL202 is an introduction to basic struc- ior, ecology, conservation biology, geology tural and functional aspects of the human and astronomy. Students prepare several body. The contribution of each body system specimen collections and develop a class to the total well-being of the individual is field guide. Students should be prepared emphasized, as well as the interdependence for mild physical exertion in the field, dur- of the body systems. Specific topics studied ing both good and bad weather conditions. include anatomical terminology, chemical Participation in a weekend camping trip is basis of life, cells, cellular metabolism, tis- required. Upon completion of this course, sues, integumentary system, skeletal system, students will have developed the skills neces- muscular system, nervous system and spe- sary to understand, explore and appreciate cial senses. Special emphasis is placed upon the natural world around them. homeostatic mechanisms whenever feasible. OFFERED: summer and fall semesters Laboratory exercises include dissection and physiological experiments pertinent to the topics covered. Students have an option to BUSINESS observe and use a human cadaver. OFFERED: every semester ADMINISTRATION

BIOL203 BUSN135 Anatomy & Physiology II Introduction to Business (4 credit, 3 lecture, 2 lab) [BIOL202] (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) This continuation of BIOL202 covers the This course provides an overview of Ameri- digestive system, the endocrine system, the can free enterprise and its functions and the respiratory system, blood, the cardiovascu- role of business as an institution in society lar system, the lymphatic system, the urinary from both an historical and contemporary system, water and electrolyte balance, the perspective. Topics include business orga- reproductive system and human genet- nization, management, marketing, finance, ics. Laboratory exercises are performed legal and regulatory environment and global throughout the semester and related clini- opportunities. cal applications and pathophysiology are OFFERED: fall and spring semesters discussed when appropriate. Homeostatic mechanisms pertinent to current lecture top- BUSN141 Employability Skills ics are emphasized and the course offers the (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) opportunity to observe a human cadaver. This course is designed to help students rec- OFFERED: every semester ognize the important role personal qualities play in the work environment and to develop BIOL208 Nature Study the success attitudes, interpersonal skills and (4 credit, 3 lecture, 2 lab) [Minimum read- values that are in demand by employers. ing score of 82 on COMPASS or ENGL051; OFFERED: spring semesters minimum writing score of 70 on COMPASS or ENGL071; minimum math score of 36 on BUSN151 Customer Relations COMPASS Pre-algebra MATH075] (1 credit, 1 lecture, 0 lab) This course, occurring primarily in the This course explores the ways and means field, is a hands-on introduction to nature of making good first impressions, maintain- study. Students learn the natural history of ing satisfaction, communicating effectively, many species indigenous to Michigan and handling complaints and avoiding mistakes the United States as well as the biological which offend customers and emphasizes processes shaping the natural world. Field 110 face-to-face and telephone contacts. OFFERED: fall and spring semesters Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 C BUSN160 Business Mathematics BUSN253 ourse

(3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Minimum score of 44 Principles of Investment D on COMPASS Pre-Algebra test and CMIS101 (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [ENGL100] es c ri pt ions or CMIS157] This introduction to the securities market This course deals with practical application gives special attention to corporate securities, of mathematics concepts and fundamentals mutual funds, various financial instruments, in business solutions. Topics include retail, security analysis and portfolio development. accounting, finance and statistics. Students OFFERED: even-year spring semesters explore how to utilize spreadsheet software to compute business math applications. BUSN260 International Business Many of the problems deal with solving equa- (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [ENGL100] tions through algebraic methods, so students This course is an overview of international must have some algebra background. business with a focus on how American OFFERED: fall semesters firms function in the economic, social, cultural and political environments outside the BUSN180 United States. Business Communications I OFFERED: fall and spring semesters (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Pre- or corequisite: CMIS101] BUSN271 Study Abroad: Business This course develops basic communication (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Pre- or corequisite: skills through a review of language structure BUSN260 or Instructor Approval] with attention given to the basics of writ- Students experience living and studying in a ing, English for business use, vocabulary, foreign country, which enables them to learn punctuation, capitalization, spelling and about a different culture, geography, history, numbers. religion, economics and different business OFFERED: fall semesters practices and ethics. It allows students the opportunity to become acquainted with dif- BUSN185 ferent cities and countries and the way they Business Communications II are governed and offers them the opportu- (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [BUSN180] nity to conduct comparative studies with the This course focuses on nonverbal oral and United States. Students explore differences intercultural communication skills; writing and commonalities through participation with electronic technology; formatting ef- in activities and structured observation of fective sentences and paragraphs; planning their surroundings while abroad, including techniques for writing effective correspon- museums, historical sites, cultural events, dence in business; and collaborative writing. architecture and centers of religion, govern- OFFERED: spring semesters ment, business and education. OFFERED: odd-year spring semesters BUSN200 Legal Environment of Business BUSN283 Business Practice Firm (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Instructor or counselor (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [ENGL100] approval] This introduction to the legal system and This course combines the fundamental the common body of knowledge as it relates knowledge and skills relating to the various to the environment of business emphasizes business functional specialties previously business relations with society and govern- learned. As such, this course becomes a ment. capstone, a culmination of both experiences OFFERED: fall and spring semesters and education. The approach is from the point of view of a general manager, rather than from a functional (marketing, finance, etc.) point. OFFERED: fall and spring semesters 111

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 CHEMISTRY CHEM251 Organic Chemistry I (5 credit, 4 lecture, 2 lab) [CHEM221]

es c ri pt ions Chemistry 251 is the first part of a two se-

D CHEM105 mester sequence in organic chemistry. It Introductory Chemistry ourse provides an overview of organic chemistry, C (4 credit, 3 lecture, 2 lab) [Minimum read- focusing on nomenclature, modern bonding ing score of 82 on COMPASS or ENGL051; theory, chemical reactions, reaction energet- minimum writing score of 70 on COMPASS ics, stereochemistry and nomenclature of or ENGL071; and minimum score of 34 in alkanes, cycloalkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl the COMPASS algebra placement domain or halides, alcohols and aromatics. A mecha- MATH100] nistic approach in organic problem solving This course covers the basic topics of inor- is stressed. Concurrent laboratory includes ganic chemistry including metrics, types of methods of separation, analysis, synthesis bonds, gases, chemical reactions, solutions, and purification of organic compounds. acids, bases and salts. OFFERED: odd-year fall semesters OFFERED: every semester CHEM252 Organic Chemistry II CHEM220 College Chemistry I (5 credit, 4 lecture, 2 lab) [CHEM251] (5 credit, 4 lecture, 2 lab) [Minimum read- This course focuses on ethers, carbonyl com- ing score of 82 on COMPASS or ENGL051; pounds, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylate minimum writing score of 70 on COMPASS derivatives, conjugation, aromaticity, amino or ENGL071; and minimum score of 34 in acids, proteins, carbohydrates and nucleic the COMPASS algebra placement domain or acids. Concurrent laboratory focuses on MATH100] the multistep synthesis of various organic Fundamental principles, laws and theories compounds and their spectral analysis. of general chemistry, including nomen- OFFERED: even-year spring semesters clature, chemical reactions and solution stoichiometry, gas laws, thermochemistry, atomic structure, periodicity and chemical COMPUTER bonding are covered. Concurrent laboratory/workshop sessions include exercises INFORMATION SYSTEMS illustrating the principles discussed in lecture. Students who anticipate enrolling CMIS100 Keyboarding in additional chemistry courses are encour- (1 credit, 0 lecture, 1 lab) aged to take this course as it is basic to all Student develop a keyboarding knowledge advanced chemistry courses and many base necessary to enroll in other computer professional degrees. courses. OFFERED: fall semesters OFFERED: every semester

CHEM221 College Chemistry II CMIS101 Computer Literacy (5 credit, 4 lecture, 2 lab) [CHEM220] (3 credit, 2 lecture, 1 lab) [Pre- or corequisite: This continuation of CHEM220, includes CMIS100 or CMIS106] chemical bonding, liquids and solids, acid- This course is an introduction to computers base chemistry, solutions, chemical kinetics, as a basic tool. Emphasis is on basic concepts chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry, of information technology, understanding nuclear chemistry and a brief survey of operating systems and file management, organic and biochemistry. Laboratory ses- word processing, spreadsheets, databases, sions involve experiments illustrating topics presentations, Internet research and e-mail. discussed in lecture. This course is a pre- Current online course management software requisite for higher level chemistry courses. is introduced. OFFERED: spring semesters OFFERED: every semester

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Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 C CMIS102 CMIS110 Exploring the Internet ourse

Introduction to Windows (1 credit, 0 lecture, 1 lab) D (1 credit, 0 lecture, 1 lab) This course provides the framework for es c ri pt ions This course teaches students the fundamen- learning how to access the Internet and tals and skills necessary to adequately use World Wide Web and use them for a variety Windows. of tasks including communicating using the OFFERED: every semester Internet; searching, accessing and evaluating resources. It is designed for people who are CMIS104 Ten-Key Numeric Entry interested in learning how to best use the tools, services and resources currently avail- (1 credit, 0 lecture, 1 lab) able on the Web and the Internet. This open-lab course uses individualized, OFFERED: every semester self-paced instruction to develop speed and accuracy with the ten-key numeric keypad. OFFERED: every semester CMIS114 Macromedia Dreamweaver CMIS106 (3 credit, 2 lecture, 2 lab) [CMIS101] Document Production I This course is a comprehensive introduction to the Macromedia Dreamweaver Web (2 credit, 0 lecture, 2 lab) [Pre- or corequisite: authoring software. Topics for this course CMIS100] include designing and creating Web pages This open-lab course emphasizes improv- with graphics, frames, forms and layers. ing keyboarding speed and accuracy and Students will work with styles and cascading the preparation of business and personal style sheets (CSS) and databases to organize documents such as letters, memos, tables and manage Web pages and publish to a and reports. web server. OFFERED: every semester OFFERED: spring semesters

CMIS107 Web 2.0 and Cloud CMIS115 Introduction to Environments Computer Information Systems (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [CMIS101] (3 credit, 2 lecture, 2 lab) [CMIS101 & minimum This course offers an introduction to work- reading score of 82 on COMPASS or ENGL051] ing in various cloud-based environments This course covers basic concepts, principles within the World Wide Web. Various Web and functions of the computer system and 2.0 SAAS (software as a service) tools will applications software, history and evolu- be used to engage students in collaborative tion of the computer and its current role in online learning environments. This course society. Standard applications including will also investigate using cloud environ- word processing, spreadsheets, databases ments to host organizational IT services. and presentation software are used. OFFERED: fall semesters OFFERED: every semester

CMIS108 Introduction to CMIS116 Geographic Information Systems Microsoft Expression Web I (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [CMIS101] (2 credit, 0 lecture, 2 lab) [CMIS101] This course offers an introduction to meth- This course is an introduction to the Microsoft ods of managing and processing geographic Expression Web authoring software. Topics information. A multidisciplinary approach for this course include planning, designing will be used to investigate the nature of and creating Web pages with graphics, geographic information, data models and links and cascading style sheets. Students structures for geographic information. Stu- will explore effective Web navigation and dents will be involved with geographic data publish sites to a server. input, data manipulation and data storage OFFERED: every semester and analysis and interpretation. OFFERED: spring semesters 113 Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 CMIS130 Introduction to CMIS153 Microsoft Outlook I Programming & Logic (1 credit, 0 lecture, 1 lab) es c ri pt ions (4 credit, 4 lecture, 0 lab) [CMIS101 and mini- This open-lab course provides an introduc- D mum score of 44 on COMPASS Pre-Algebra test] tion to Microsoft Outlook. Students work

ourse with the following features of Outlook: elec-

C This course investigates problem solving using Visual Basic.NET. Emphasis is on tronic mail, calendar and appointments, con- basic programming structures, string ma- tacts, tasks, journals and notes and folders. nipulation, binding to external databases, OFFERED: every semester functions, arrays and formatting. Planning, testing, debugging and style of developing CMIS156 Microsoft Word I a visual interface are also examined. (1 credit, 0 lecture, 1 lab) OFFERED: fall semesters This open-lab course provides an introduction to Microsoft Word. Students create, edit CMIS131 Introduction to and print documents. Programming C++ OFFERED: every semester (4 credit, 4 lecture, 0 lab) [CMIS101 and minimum score of 44 on COMPASS Pre-Algebra test] CMIS157 Microsoft Excel I This course investigates problem solving (1 credit, 0 lecture, 1 lab) using the C++ programming language. This open lab course provides an introduction Emphasis is on input/output, iteration, to Microsoft Excel. Students create and edit pointers, arrays, constants and variables, worksheets and charts. arithmetic operations and expressions. OFFERED: every semester This class focuses on the development of basic program design using fundamental CMIS158 Microsoft Access I program structures. (1 credit, 0 lecture, 1 lab) OFFERED: spring semesters This open-lab course provides an introduction to Microsoft Access. Students create CMIS132 Introduction to HTML and manipulate databases. (3 credit, 2 lecture, 2 lab) [CMIS101 and mini- OFFERED: every semester mum score of 44 on COMPASS Pre-Algebra test] This course investigates problem solving CMIS159 Microsoft PowerPoint I using HTML (hyper text markup language). (1 credit, 0 lecture, 1 lab) Participants develop and publish Web This open-lab course provides an introduc- pages utilizing fundamental HTML coding tion to Microsoft PowerPoint. Students cre- techniques. Emphasis includes proper Web ate, edit and run slide show presentations. page layout, understanding tags, linking to OFFERED: every semester Internet objects, color and image integration, image mapping, frames, tables and format. CMIS161 Form validation, Java and the integration of Digital Images & Editing I sound and video files are also considered. (3 credit, 1 lecture, 3 lab) [CMIS101 or CMIS102] OFFERED: fall semesters This course introduces imaging software, such as Adobe Photoshop and integrated CMIS146 Input Technologies Web production applications, such as Adobe (2 credit, 1 lecture, 2 lab) ImageReady. Students create, edit and en- This course is designed to expose students hance a variety of digital images. to a variety of emerging input mediums OFFERED: fall semesters for the office environment. Students learn speech-to-text input using voice recognition software and handwriting input using Microsoft Office. OFFERED: fall semesters 114

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 C CMIS162 Digital Illustration CMIS206 ourse

(3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) Document Production II D Students use graphic design software, such (2 credit, 0 lecture, 2 lab) [Pre- or corequisite: es c ri pt ions as Adobe Illustrator, to produce illustrations CMIS106] for print, Web or other media. This open-lab course emphasizes improving OFFERED: spring semesters keyboarding speed and accuracy and the preparation of business documents such as CMIS163 PDF Publishing itineraries, agendas, minutes, manuals, for- (2 credit, 0 lecture, 2 lab) mal reports and advanced tables. Document Students are introduced to portable docu- formatting for international applications is ment format software, such as Adobe Acro- also introduced. bat, to exchange, review, protect and print OFFERED: every semester PDF documents. OFFERED: fall semesters CMIS216 Microsoft Expression Web II CMIS175 (2 credit, 0 lecture, 2 lab) [CMIS116] Microcomputer Applications This continuation of CMIS116 further devel- (4 credit, 4 lecture, 0 lab) [CMIS115 or CMIS256, ops the student’s ability to use Microsoft Ex- CMIS257, CMIS258 and CMIS259] pression Web. Topics for this course include This continuation of CMIS115 further devel- working with tables, forms, behaviors, using ops word processing, spreadsheet, database advanced CSS techniques for typography and presentation software techniques using and page layouts. Students explore Dynamic Microsoft Office. Intermediate skills using Web Templates. these applications are developed through OFFERED: every semester applied projects within a business context. OFFERED: fall semesters CMIS220 Medical Administrative Procedures CMIS176 Microsoft Publisher I (3 credit, 2 lecture, 1 lab) [AHEA215 and (1 credit, 0 lecture, 1 lab) CMIS101] This open-lab course provides an introduc- This course covers the theory and skills in tion to Microsoft Publisher. Students create, administrative duties and other office man- edit, design and print desktop publishing agement tasks performed in a medical office/ documents. clinic setting. It includes clerical, book- OFFERED: every semester keeping, accounting and other operational procedures. Students develop marketable CMIS190 Records Management skills in the use of computer software for the (3 credit, 3 lecture, 1 lab) [CMIS115 or CMIS258] medical profession. This course is identical This course presents the principles of the to AHEA114. alphabetic, numeric, geographic and subject OFFERED: fall and spring semesters systems of records management. Records maintenance, decision-making and career CMIS235 opportunities in the records management Voice Transcription: Medical field are also covered. Students complete (2 credit, 0 lecture, 2 lab) [AHEA215 and projects using database software on the CMIS284] computer. This open-lab course develops medical OFFERED: spring semesters transcription skills using a cassette tape tran- scriber at the computer. Typing proficiency, grammar, punctuation and proofreading skills are emphasized while creating medical documents. OFFERED: every semester 115

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 CMIS250 CMIS259 Microcomputer Spreadsheets Microsoft PowerPoint II es c ri pt ions (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [CMIS115] (1 credit, 0 lecture, 1 lab) [Pre- or corequisite: D This comprehensive course is designed to CMIS159] ourse

C address intermediate- to advanced-level This open-lab course provides intermediate skills using Microsoft Excel. It uses a sub- instruction in Microsoft PowerPoint. Stu- stantial amount of hands-on development dents enhance presentations with graphic and focuses on solving business-related elements, images, visual effects, transitions, problems. interactivity and animation. OFFERED: spring semesters OFFERED: every semester

CMIS255 Microcomputer CMIS260 Advanced Database Applications Microcomputer Applications (4 credit, 4 lecture, 0 lab) [CMIS115] (4 credit, 4 lecture, 0 lab) [CMIS250 and This comprehensive course addresses CMIS255] concepts of database management and the The use of integrated software applications application of a typical database system is investigated using the Microsoft Office in various business applications using application. More advanced functions of Microsoft Access. A strong component in Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint are database theory will be presented, as well investigated individually through integra- as substantial hands-on database develop- tion techniques. ment. OFFERED: fall semesters OFFERED: spring semesters CMIS261 CMIS256 Microsoft Word II Digital Images & Editing II (1 credit, 0 lecture, 1 lab) [Pre- or corequisite: (3 credit, 1 lecture, 3 lab) [CMIS161 or instruc- CMIS156] tor approval] This open-lab course provides intermediate This course covers advanced design tech- instruction in Microsoft Word. Students niques using imaging software such as Adobe create documents with multiple columns, Photoshop. Students work with curves, charts, special formats and styles. Col- levels, blending modes, special effects and laboration tools for working within a group painting and drawing tools to create designs environment are also introduced. and images. OFFERED: every semester OFFERED: fall and spring semesters

CMIS257 Microsoft Excel II CMIS265 (1 credit, 0 lecture, 1 lab) [Pre- or corequisite: Systems Analysis & Design CMIS157] (4 credit, 4 lecture, 0 lab) [Pre- or corequisite: This open-lab course provides experience CMIS260] using intermediate features of Microsoft This course details systems development Excel. Students create and edit worksheets methodology as applied to the analysis, and charts. design and implementation of manual OFFERED: every semester and computerized systems and offers the opportunity to participate in the analysis CMIS258 Microsoft Access II and design of a simulated business system. (1 credit, 0 lecture, 1 lab) [Pre- or corequisite: Course topics include the role of the system CMIS158] analyst; system investigators; design of sys- This open-lab course provides experience tems output, files, processing and controls; using intermediate features of Microsoft project management and implementation. Access. Students create, manipulate and OFFERED: fall semesters manage databases. 116 OFFERED: every semester

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 C CMIS270 Office Administration CMIS287 Microsoft Access III ourse

(3 credit, 3 lecture, 1 lab) [CMIS284] (2 credit, 0 lecture, 2 lab) [Pre- or corequisite: D This course emphasizes advanced-level CMIS258] es c ri pt ions office administration concepts needed in This open-lab course provides advanced business and industry. Communications, instruction in Microsoft Access. Students information systems, presentation software, create advanced reports and queries, use administrative support, human relations, macros and switchboards and explore inte- time management, ethics, telecommunica- gration with other programs. tions and professional development are OFFERED: every semester stressed. OFFERED: spring semesters CMIS288 Microsoft PowerPoint III CMIS280 Microsoft Publisher II (2 credit, 0 lecture, 2 lab) [Pre- or corequisite: (2 credit, 0 lecture, 2 lab) [Pre- or corequisite: CMIS259] CMIS176] This open-lab course provides advanced in- This open-lab course provides experience struction in Microsoft PowerPoint. Students using intermediate features of Publisher to create presentations for remote broadcasts, perform desktop publishing. kiosks and Web publications. OFFERED: every semester OFFERED: every semester

CMIS284 CMIS290 Field Experience Document Production III (variable credit) [Written instructor approval] (2 credit, 0 lecture, 2 lab) [Pre- or corequisite: This course consists of a carefully planned CMIS206] cooperative work experience in the office. This open-lab course emphasizes improv- Students must show evidence of satisfac- ing keyboarding speed and accuracy and tory progress through employer reports and the preparation of documents in a medical instructor visits to the office site. and legal environment and designing forms, OFFERED: as needed publications and Web pages. OFFERED: every semester COMMUNICATION CMIS285 Microsoft Word III (2 credit, 0 lecture, 2 lab) [Pre- or corequisite: COMM120 CMIS256] Orientation to Deafness This open-lab course provides advanced (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Minimum writing instruction in Microsoft Word. Students score of 70 on COMPASS and minimum reading work with tables, graphics and objects; create score of 82 on COMPASS] styles; automate mass mailings; work with This course is designed to introduce students large documents; create standardized forms to pathological and cultural perspectives and documents; work collaboratively; and of deafness and the implications those per- customize Word. spectives have for persons who are deaf. OFFERED: every semester Elements of the communications process, nonverbal communication, group dynamics CMIS286 Microsoft Excel III and research and oral presentation skills are (2 credit, 0 lecture, 2 lab) [Pre- or corequisite: also covered, using lectures, readings and CMIS257] group discussions. This open-lab course provides advanced OFFERED: odd-year spring semesters instruction in Microsoft Excel. Students create templates, validate entries and use Excel database capabilities, as well as utilize various analysis and collaboration tools. OFFERED: every semester 117

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 COMM125 and purpose before an audience. By pre- American Sign Language I senting a series of brief talks before peers,

es c ri pt ions students become familiar with the basic (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Minimum read- D principles of speech organization, prepara- ing score of 82 on COMPASS or ENGL051; tion and delivery. ourse

C minimum writing score of 70 on COMPASS OFFERED: every semester or ENGL071] This course provides a basic knowledge of American Sign Language vocabulary and COMM220 grammar and its place in American society. Interpersonal Communication Elements of the communication process, (3 credit, 2 lecture, 1 lab) [Minimum reading ASL presentation skills and group dynamics score of 82 on COMPASS or ENGL051] are also covered. This course increases the student’s under- OFFERED: odd-year fall semesters standing of interpersonal communication in social and professional areas. Students COMM126 learn theories and ethics of interpersonal American Sign Language II communication, evaluate message strategies used in interpersonal communication (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [COMM125] contexts, select and apply communication This course is designed to increase students’ strategies that strengthen social and profes- knowledge and use of American Sign Lan- sional relationships and solve interpersonal guage vocabulary and grammar, as well as communication problems in a systematic and focus on specific grammatical elements for thoughtful fashion. more in-depth analysis and practice. It also OFFERED: every semester includes an advanced knowledge of ASL’s place in American culture. OFFERED: even-year spring semesters COSMETOLOGY

COMM130 Fingerspelling in ASL COSM120 Cosmetology 1 (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Pre- or corequisite: (12 credit, 5 lecture, 9 lab) COMM126] This course is the first year fall class in the This course provides students with con- cosmetology sequence. This course covers centrated instruction and practice in both the science of cosmetology and includes expressive and receptive fingerspelling and cosmetology laws and rules as well as numbering skills. Aspects of sign language sterilization and sanitation techniques and interpreting are discussed. policies. Bacteriology pursuant to steriliza- OFFERED: even-year fall semesters tion and sanitation will be studies. Students learn techniques for communicating with COMM160 Journalism clients. Students also learn scalp and hair (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) treatment techniques. This course runs for This introductory course covers the basic 18 weeks and follows the Montcalm Area techniques in writing, the principles of effec- Career Center’s schedule. tive news writing and a survey of newsroom OFFERED: fall semester only organization and offers practical experience through laboratory sessions. COSM130 Cosmetology 2 OFFERED: even-year fall semesters (12 credit, 5 lecture, 9 lab) [COSM120] This is the first year spring class in the cosme- COMM210 Speech tology sequence. This course covers manicur- (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Minimum reading and pedicuring techniques, chemical hair ing score of 82 on COMPASS or ENGL051; restructuring and hair coloring. This course minimum writing score of 70 on COMPASS runs for 18 weeks and follows the Montcalm or ENGL071] Area Career Center’s schedule. This introductory course in public speaking OFFERED: spring semester only 118 provides practice in speaking with interest

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 C COSM135 Cosmetology 3 CRIMINAL JUSTICE/ ourse

(6 credit, 5 lecture, 8 lab) [COSM130] D This course is the first year summer class in CORRECTIONS es c ri pt ions the cosmetology sequence. This course allows students to gain more experience with CRIM100 Introduction to advanced hair coloring techniques. Criminal Justice OFFERED: summer semester only (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) This course provides a broad overview COSM220 Cosmetology 4 of the history and scope of the American (16 credit, 12 lecture, 22 lab) [COSM135 and criminal justice system primarily through Instructor Approval] a descriptive survey of the agencies and This course is the second year fall class in the processes involved in the administration cosmetology sequence. This course allows of criminal justice. The course emphasizes students to learn facial structures, identify historical, constitutional (legal) and political various health disorders and apply facial considerations. Criminal justice is analyzed and nail techniques. To enroll in this course as a system, with emphasis on the problems students must have previously completed and prospects for change. 690 clock hours of COSM instruction. This OFFERED: fall semesters course runs for 18 weeks and follows the Montcalm Area Center’s schedule. CRIM110 OFFERED: fall semester only Introduction to Corrections COSM230 Cosmetology 5 (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Minimum reading score of 82 on COMPASS or ENGL051] (16 credit, 12 lecture, 22 lab) [COSM220] This course provides a broad overview of the This course is the second year spring class American corrections system and presents in the cosmetology sequence. This course an explanation of the various goals of correc- covers salon management, employability tions including incapacitation, retribution, skills and prepares students to take the State deterrence, rehabilitation and reintegration. Licensing Board Examination. Upon comple- Specific coverage of the development of cor- tion of this course, students should have rectional ideologies from early history to the completed the required 1,500 attendance modern era and how those ideologies were house and 900 hours of lab work necessary to reflected in various types of programs is sit for the State Licensing Board Examination. presented. Additional attention is given to This course runs for 18 weeks and follows the legal issues and processes which move the Montcalm Area Career Center’s schedule. an individual in and out of the system and OFFERED: spring semester only how civil rights decisions have influenced the continuing development of corrections. COSM250 Cosmetology OFFERED: fall semesters Instructional Internship (16 credit, 9 lecture, 22 lab) [Written instructor CRIM115 Stress Management for approval] Correctional Officers This tutorial course is taught in an active (1 credit, 1 lecture, 0 lab) school setting, giving experience in a variety This course focuses on the physical and psy- of training situations. One student is enrolled chological effects of a criminal justice career at a time and is expected to devote approxi- on the practitioners and their families. A mately 28 hours per week throughout the variety of stress management strategies and 18-week course. Emphasis is on methods of techniques are discussed. Students will select presentation, record keeping, safety, regula- and demonstrate those most appropriate for tions and customer/student relations. their own needs. OFFERED: as needed OFFERED: spring semesters

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Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 CRIM120 Corrections criminal justice. It approaches communica- Institutions/Facilities tion as a continuing process of receiving and

es c ri pt ions transmitting information between individu- (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Minimum reading D als, groups and agencies. The course focuses score of 82 on COMPASS or ENGL051] on the unique responsibilities of line officers ourse

C This course provides a concentrated over- to perceive, evaluate, document and dissemi- view of correctional institutions and facili- nate information in a variety of mediums. ties. It is primarily for students intending Students examine the relationship between to pursue a career in the criminal justice oral, written and multimedia communica- system and those already employed within tion and their appropriate use in criminal the system. The course is also relevant to justice environments. It is applicable for all students pursuing a social science orienta- criminal justice students: law enforcement, tion. Students explore federal, state, county state corrections and local corrections. and local facilities including maximum-, OFFERED: fall semesters close-, medium- and minimum-custody facilities. It addresses community facilities and coeducational facilities and the safety CRIM137 PPCT Defensive Tactics and security requirements and consider- (2 credit, 1 lecture, 2 lab) ations related to each. Constitutional and This course is designed to meet Michigan managerial issues are stressed. The course Commission On Law Enforcement Standards includes historical developments, philoso- (MCOLES), Michigan Corrections Officer phy, sociological concepts and definitions Training Council (MCOTC) and Michigan and their application. Sheriff’s Coordinating and Training Council OFFERED: fall semesters (MSA) requirements for defensive tactics to prepare law enforcement and corrections CRIM125 Police students for employment in the field of criminal justice. Administration & Operations OFFERED: fall semesters (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Minimum reading score of 82 on COMPASS or ENGL051] CRIM138 Emergency This course is for persons pursuing careers in criminal justice or those already employed Intervention Techniques within the system. Participants explore the (2 credit, 1 lecture, 2 lab) evolution of administrative theory with spe- This course addresses the essentials of re- cial emphasis on its impact and application sponding appropriately to a wide variety of at the operational and administrative levels crisis situations in a custodial environment. of law enforcement agencies. It balances the unique needs of custody, care OFFERED: spring semesters and control required in jail settings where the law, conflicting interests, human emotions CRIM130 Criminal Investigation and discretion often collide. The course approaches various crisis situations as only one (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) stage in a continuum of events and decisions This course covers the basic principles of which can be effectively managed to reduce modern criminal investigation techniques trauma for all parties involved. including crime scene search, collection OFFERED: fall semesters and preservation of evidence, follow-up investigation, police criminalistics and court preparation and testimony. CRIM210 American Criminal Law OFFERED: spring semesters (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Minimum reading score of 82 on COMPASS or ENGL051; minimum CRIM136 Communication writing score of 70 on COMPASS or ENGL071] This course is for students seeking employ- in Criminal Justice ment in the criminal justice system. It covers (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) the historical development and philosophy This course addresses the communication of criminal law including legal definitions 120 needs of persons working in the field of

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 C and concepts and their application to the This course is designed for persons employed ourse

criminal justice system. in or interested in a career within the broad D

OFFERED: fall semesters field of public and private security adminis- es c ri pt ions tration. The course is designed to provide a CRIM220 broad overview of public and private security Legal Issues in Corrections in its practical application and to suggest certain theoretical approaches to some of (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Minimum reading its problems. Specific coverage includes score of 82 on COMPASS or ENGL051] the history and organization of security, This course provides an overview of state principles of risk assessment, physical pro- and federal law related to corrections with tection, systems of defense, internal security, emphasis on constitutional issues and rem- fire prevention, emergency planning, safety edies for violations of rights. A wide range of and insurance protection. policy considerations behind corrections law OFFERED: fall semesters and administrative procedures are covered. Leading cases and court decisions and their impact on corrections are explored. CRIM250 OFFERED: spring semesters Client Relations in Corrections (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Minimum reading CRIM230 Juvenile Delinquency score of 82 on COMPASS or ENGL051] (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Minimum reading score This course examines the dynamics of hu- of 82 on COMPASS or ENGL051; minimum man interaction within correctional facilities. writing score of 70 on COMPASS or ENGL071] Human relations in general are presented to This introductory course is for students in- establish a basis for more specific examina- terested or already employed in the criminal tion of the unique and complex situation justice system. It includes theories of delin- found in corrections. The meaning and im- quency causation, examination of the family pact of culture and the causes and influence relationship and juvenile delinquency, the of prejudice on clients and corrections staff juvenile justice system and delinquency is explored. Discussion focuses on values, prevention programs. ethics and professional responsiveness. OFFERED: spring semesters OFFERED: spring semesters

CRIM235 Parole, Probation & CRIM260 Community Corrections Client Growth and Development (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [CRIM100 or (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Minimum reading CRIM110] score of 82 on COMPASS or ENGL051] This course reflects the criminal justice This course provides an understanding of system’s recent focus on intervention and and sensitivity to the motivations and behav- prevention strategies for people who are at iors of correctional clients. Students review high risk for criminal behavior. Students the general factors believed to be influential are exposed to innovative community cor- in human development then analyze specific rections programs employing technological problems of prisoners. The course includes advances as well as more traditional com- prevention theories and intervention and munity resources. Examination of the roles treatment strategies. and capabilities of federal, state and local OFFERED: spring semesters agencies is central. OFFERED: spring semesters CRIM290 Criminal Justice Practicum CRIM240 (variable credit) [Approval from Program Co- Introduction to Security Systems ordinator] (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Minimum reading score This course is a planned program of intern- of 82 on COMPASS or ENGL051; minimum ship, including observation, study and work writing score of 70 on COMPASS or ENGL071] in selected criminal justice-related agencies. 121

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 It supplements previous classroom study CSTC130 Digital Logic through participation in United States or (3 credit, 2 lecture, 2 lab) [CSTC100 or ELEC110]

es c ri pt ions foreign criminal justice systems. This foundation course presents digital con- D OFFERED: as needed cepts in combinational and sequential logic.

ourse Topics include number systems, logic gates, C COMPUTER SUPPORT flip-flops, registers and basic troubleshooting techniques. The course includes a survey of TECHNOLOGY digital applications in computer systems and industrial control. CSTC100 OFFERED: fall semesters Electronic Circuit Analysis (3 credit, 2 lecture, 2 lab) CSTC133 Network Management This course emphasizes the analysis of pas- (3 credit, 2 lecture, 1 lab) [CSTC171] sive electrical circuits using Ohm’s Law, This hands-on course introduces students to Kirchoff’s laws, network theorems, phasors the concepts, principles and skills necessary and computer simulation. Students use ap- to network managers. Students successfully propriate test equipment in the development completing this course are competent in of troubleshooting techniques. This course the skills necessary to install, manage and is identical to ELEC110. troubleshoot network management systems. OFFERED: fall and spring semesters While a specific networking system is utilized, the skills acquired are transportable to a variety of network management systems. CSTC105 Electronic Fabrication OFFERED: fall semesters (1 credit, 0 lecture, 2 lab) [CSTC100 or ELEC110] This course provides students an opportu- CSTC171 nity to develop skills of electronic soldering Computer Maintenance I and interconnection technology. Compe- (3 credit, 2 lecture, 2 lab) [Pre- or corequisite: tencies include practical knowledge and CSTC100 or ELEC110 or ELEC111] fundamental hand skills in the soldering This is the first of two courses that introduces and removal of terminal connections, axial students to entry-level skills used in personal lead components, integrated circuits and computer repair and maintenance. Topics surface mount components. include computer assembly, component OFFERED: spring semesters specifications, installation and configuration of operating system software, memory opti- CSTC127 mization, resolution of hardware and software conflicts and peripheral maintenance. Introduction to Networking Lab time emphasizes a “hands-on” use of (3 credit, 2 lecture, 2 lab) [CMIS115 or computers and problem-solving techniques. CSTC171] OFFERED: fall and spring semesters This course provides a comprehensive introduction to computer network systems and the skills needed to install, configure CSTC172 and troubleshoot basic networking hard- Computer Maintenance II ware peripherals and protocols. Lab time (3 credit, 2 lecture, 2 lab) [CSTC171] emphasizes system installation and problem This is the second course that prepares solving techniques. Material is relevant to students in computer repair skills. Topics CompTIA’s Network+ Certification Exam. include installation and configuration of OFFERED: spring semesters disk drives, system memory, video cards, sound cards and operating systems. Resolv- ing hardware and software conflict and an introduction to networking are also covered.

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Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 C Lab time emphasizes a “hands-on” use of nutrition and parent involvement strategies ourse

computers and problem-solving techniques. are presented. Students spend 30 hours D

OFFERED: spring semesters observing preschoolers in the field. es c ri pt ions OFFERED: spring semesters CSTC237 Network Security (3 credit, 2 lecture, 2 lab) [Pre- or corequisite: ECDV125 Child Development: CSTC127 or CSTC171] The School Age Child This course provides practical techniques for (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Pre or corequisite: implementing security in today’s computer ECDV120] networks. Current risks and threats to an This course provides students with knowl- organization’s data, along with methods edge of physical, cognitive, social and of safeguarding this data, are discussed. emotional development of children ages six Students implement basic security services through twelve. Basic theories, developmen- on various types of computer networks. tal principles, guidance techniques, safety, Material is relevant to CompTIA’s Security+ health, nutrition and family involvement Certification Exam. strategies are presented. OFFERED: fall semesters OFFERED: fall semesters EARLY CHILDHOOD ECDV131 Infant/Toddler Curriculum DEVELOPMENT (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Pre- or corequisite: ECDV110] ECDV100 Introduction to CDA This course explores curriculum develop- (1 credit, 1 lecture, 0 lab) ment in infant/toddler education programs. This class is for students planning to obtain Students explore the social, emotional, a Child Development Credential through creative, physical and cognitive skill devel- the CDA National Credentialing Program. opment and needs of infants and toddlers. OFFERED: fall semesters Through this course, students gain the skills necessary to plan developmentally ECDV110 Child Development: appropriate curriculum. Students spend 30 Infants & Toddlers hours in the field developing and delivering (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [PSYC120] curriculum. This course provides students with knowl- OFFERED: spring semesters edge of physical, cognitive, social and emotional development in the prenatal, infancy ECDV135 Preschool Curriculum and toddler periods. Basic theories, devel- (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [ECDV120] opmental principles, safety issues, nutrition This course explores curriculum develop- and guidance techniques are presented. ment in preschool education programs. Stu- Students spend 16 hours observing infants dents explore the social, emotional, creative, and toddlers in the field. physical and cognitive skill development and OFFERED: spring semesters needs of preschoolers. Through this course, students gain the skills necessary to plan ECDV120 Child Development: developmentally appropriate curriculum, including developmentally appropriate Preschoolers movement activities to enhance the lives of (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Pre- or corequisite: young children. Students spend 30 hours ECDV110] in the field developing and delivering cur- This course provides students with knowl- riculum. edge of physical, cognitive, social and emo- OFFERED: fall semesters tional development during the preschool years. Basic theories, developmental principles, guidance techniques, safety, health, 123

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 ECDV140 Michigan ment Associate degree and to meet a portion Child Care Futures: Basics of the related instruction leading to the Child

es c ri pt ions Development Associate (CDA) credential. (1 credit, 1 lecture, 0 lab) D OFFERED: as needed This course provides basic comprehensive ourse

C training for family, group, center, relative and certified aide child care providers. ECDV150 Administration of This training meets the child development Early Childhood Programs training requirements for State licensing (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [ECDV120] standards for group child care homes. This This course provides an in-depth study of the training can be used toward earning a Child role of the early childhood program admin- Development Associate (CDA) credential. istrator in such areas as food service, health OFFERED: as needed and safety, implementation and supervision of an early childhood program and business ECDV141 Michigan techniques necessary to operate a successful Child Care Futures: Advanced early childhood program. This course provides hands-on experience in grant writing (1 credit, 1 lecture, 0 lab) [ECDV140] and budgeting for early childhood programs. This course provides advanced training for OFFERED: fall semesters family, group, center, relative and certified aide child care providers. This training can be used toward the child development ECDV160 training requirements for State licensing Children with Special Needs standards for group child care homes and (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [ECDV120] can be used toward earning a Child Devel- This comprehensive review of the various opment Associate (CDA) credential. issues regarding young children with special OFFERED: as needed needs includes the recognition of individual likenesses and differences among children, ECDV142 Michigan developmental milestones and effective Child Care: Special Needs caregiver/teacher strategies for working with this population. Roles of teachers and (1 credit, 1 lecture, 0 lab) [ECDV140] parents as they relate to children with special This course provides special needs training needs are addressed. Also included are the to family, group, center, relative and certified implications of social and political policy on aide child care providers. The training can be the process of inclusion of young children in used toward the child development training early childhood programs. requirements for State licensing standards OFFERED: fall semesters for group child care homes, as an elective for the Early Childhood Development As- sociate degree and to meet a portion of the ECONOMICS related instruction leading to the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. ECON215 OFFERED: as needed Principles of Macroeconomics ECDV143 Michigan (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Minimum reading score of 82 on COMPASS or ENGL051] Child Care Futures: All Children This course provides an introductory expo- (1 credit, 1 lecture, 0 lab) [ECDV140] sure to macroeconomics. The course materi- This course provides special needs training als focus on the measurement of the national to family, group, center, relative and certi- economy, gross national product, inflation fied aide child care providers. The training and unemployment and the principles for can be used toward the child development controlling the economy through taxes, training requirements for State licensing spending and monetary policy. standards for group child care homes, as an OFFERED: fall and spring semesters elective for the Early Childhood Develop- 124

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 C ECON216 Laboratory experiments include measur- ourse

Principles of Microeconomics ing DC current and voltage, resistance and D power, using bridge circuits, capacitors and es c ri pt ions (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [ECON215] inductors. This course introduces students to the basics OFFERED: fall semesters of micro-economic analysis and international trade. The course illustrates the principles students employ in making economic deci- ELEC112 AC Electronics sions and the principles followed by indus- (3 credit, 2 lecture, 3 lab) [ELEC111; pre- or try. Students should be capable of further corequisite: MATH120] studies at another institution and be able This is a continuation of the study of basic to directly apply coursework to a business electronics with emphasis on alternating environment. current. The course includes AC measure- OFFERED: fall and spring semesters ments, capacitive, inductive and tuned circuits, transformers and basic DC and AC motors. Laboratory experiments include EDUCATION measuring AC voltage and power, use of the oscilloscope, RC, RL and RCL circuits EDUC100 and transformer operation. Introduction to Teaching OFFERED: spring semesters (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) This introductory course provides an op- ELEC115 Semiconductors & portunity to explore the teaching profession Instrumentation through classroom observation, lectures, (3 credit, 2 lecture, 3 lab) [ELEC112] readings and discussion. The course assists This is an overview of semiconductor devices the student in the decision of whether to and an introduction to electronic instrumen- pursue K-12 teaching as a profession. tation. Starting with the basic diode and a OFFERED: fall and spring semesters small signal transistor, students empirically create a set of component curves and learn to extract information from them. This also ELECTRICITY/ includes in-depth exposure to oscilloscope ELECTRONICS use and operation. Later in the course the class revisits in more detail the theory and ELEC110 operation of electronic instrumentation. The lab experience in this part of the course Electronic Circuit Analysis includes the design of a working multi range (3 credit, 2 lecture, 2 lab) This course empha- volt meter, an ammeter and an ohm meter, sizes the analysis of passive electrical circuits from a single range analog panel meter and using Ohm’s Law, Kirchoff’s laws, network a single range digital panel meter. theorems, phasors and computer simulation. OFFERED: fall semesters Students use appropriate test equipment in the development of troubleshooting tech- ELEC210 Electronic Circuits niques. This course is identical to CSTC100. (3 credit, 2 lecture, 2 lab) [Pre- or corequisite: OFFERED: fall and spring semesters ELEC115] This course presents electronic component ELEC111 DC Electronics applications and covers basic power sup- (3 credit, 2 lecture, 3 lab) [Pre- or corequisite: plies, regulated power supplies and ampli- MATH100 or MATH110] fiers including audio, RF and power types This is an introduction to basic electronics and some basic digital and pulse circuitry. with emphasis on direct current. This course Construction and analysis of these circuits covers the physics of electronics, voltage, and proper soldering and desoldering resistance, Ohm’s Law, magnetism, DC mo- techniques are included in the laboratory tors and generators, inductance, capacitance, experiments. RC time constants and network theorems. OFFERED: spring semesters 125 Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 ELEC230 Digital Electronics use, selection, setup and servicing. Students (3 credit, 2 lecture, 2 lab) [CSTC130] develop an understanding of the PLC, its

es c ri pt ions This course presents techniques used in logic functions, its installation, troubleshoot- D building and analyzing digital circuitry ing and network communication. OFFERED: fall and spring semesters ourse and includes numbering and coding sys- C tems, digital logic gates, Boolean algebra, combinational and sequential logic circuits ELEC254 Industrial and applications. Electrical Maintenance IV OFFERED: fall semesters (2 credit, 1 lecture, 1 lab) [Pre- or corequisite: ELEC253] ELEC240 Microprocessors This course builds on the skills taught in (3 credit, 2 lecture, 2 lab) [Pre- or corequisite: ELEC253 and is for students who possess ELEC115] a good understanding of Allen-Bradley This course is a continuation of ELEC230 programmable logic controllers. Students and includes microcomputer basics and advance their skills by using the PLC’s in a assembly language programming, inter- simulated industrial environment, including facing memory, A/D converters and other the use of remote and analog I/O. Students I/O devices. also study components, safety, maintenance OFFERED: spring semesters and off-line computer programming. OFFERED: fall and spring semesters ELEC251 Industrial Electrical Maintenance I ELEC263 Industrial Control (2 credit, 1 lecture, 1 lab) [CSTC100 or ELEC110 Systems-Siemens or ELEC111] (4 credit, 2 lecture, 2 lab) [ELEC252] This course is for those who have an un- This course emphasizes the use, selection, derstanding of electrical basics and want set up and servicing of programmable logic to learn more about industrial motors and controllers (PLCs) and provides experience their controls. Included is study of wiring in PLC logic functions, installation, program- symbols and diagrams, motors and controls, ming, networking protocols, remote I/O ladder logic and three-phase power. and troubleshooting PLC programs and OFFERED: fall and spring semesters installations. Extensive hands-on training is conducted using Siemens Simatic S7-300 ELEC252 Industrial PLC hardware and Siemens Simatic Step 7 Electrical Maintenance II programming software. OFFERED: fall and spring semesters (2 credit, 1 lecture, 1 lab) [Pre- or corequisite: ELEC251] This course builds on knowledge and skills ENGLISH taught in ELEC251 and is for students who possess a good understanding of basic in- ENGL050 dustrial motor circuits. Included is a study of timing circuits, variable frequency drives, Introduction to College Reading reduced voltage starting and troubleshoot- (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Minimum COMPASS ing and motor protection. reading score of 49; pre- or corequisites: CMIS101 OFFERED: fall and spring semesters and GNST156] This class develops basic reading skills and ELEC253 Industrial strategies necessary to successfully meet the demands of college reading. Emphasis is Electrical Maintenance III placed on comprehension. Specific strate- (2 credit, 1 lecture, 1 lab) [ELEC252] gies covered include vocabulary develop- This course is an introduction to Allen- ment, active reading strategies, outlining, Bradley programmable controllers, their highlighting and fluency. Students who do 126

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 C not meet the exit criteria of C or better for ENGL100 Freshman English I ourse

Introduction to College Reading should (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Minimum reading score D repeat the course. of 82 on COMPASS or ENGL051; minimum es c ri pt ions OFFERED: every semester writing score of 70 on COMPASS or ENGL071] In this introduction to college-level writing, ENGL051 College Reading students learn to engage in the process of (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Minimum COMPASS writing, produce written texts that com- reading score of 66 or ENGL050; pre- or coreq- municate with a variety of audiences and uisites: CMIS101 and GNST100] develop critical thinking skills. This class develops basic reading skills nec- OFFERED: every semester essary to successfully meet the demands of college reading. Topics include vocabulary ENGL101 Freshman English II skills, structural analysis, context clues, word (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [ENGL100] analogies and denotation and connotation. This extension of ENGL100 emphasizes Emphasis is placed on critical thinking incorporating research into written work through three levels of comprehension: lit- and oral presentations, developing skills eral, inferential and applied. Students who of analysis and critical thinking, develop- do not meet the exit criteria of C or better for ing skills of persuasion and argumentation College Reading should repeat the course. and developing ability to discuss concepts OFFERED: every semester encountered in reading and research of social and cultural perspectives. ENGL070 OFFERED: every semester Introduction to Basic Writing (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Minimum COMPASS ENGL195 writing score of 21; pre- or corequisites: CMIS101 Introduction to Literature and GNST156] (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Pre- or corequisite: This course is designed to prepare students ENGL100] for success in the Basic Writing course This course introduces students to text- (ENGL071). This course focuses on the pro- based, reader-based and context-based cess of writing and specifically emphasizes interpretive strategies for the study of po- elements of sentence structure, with focus etry, fiction and drama. Through lecture, on grammar and punctuation, proceeding discussion, interpretive and research-based to topic sentence analysis and paragraph writing and group project work, students development. Students who do not meet the learn the characteristics of each genre and exit criteria of C or better for Introduction the vocabulary of literary interpretation. to Basic Writing should repeat the course. OFFERED: odd-year spring semesters OFFERED: every semester ENGL200 ENGL071 Basic Writing American Thought & Literature I (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Minimum COMPASS (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [ENGL100 or minimum writing score of 38 or ENGL070; pre- or coreq- reading score of 82 on COMPASS and minimum uisites: CMIS101 and GNST100] writing score of 70 on COMPASS] This course, designed for students who need This course analyzes America’s social and to improve the writing skills necessary to suc- cultural values and conflicts through its lit- ceed in Freshman English I, emphasizes the erature, beginning with the Puritan period, composition of essays with further work on continuing with the ages of reason and sentence and paragraph structure. Attention romanticism and concluding with realism is also given to punctuation, grammar and and the advent of naturalism. spelling. Students who do not meet the exit OFFERED: fall semesters criteria of C or better for Basic Writing will be required to repeat the course. OFFERED: every semester 127

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 ENGL201 American limitations of the short story, stressing Thought & Literature II contemporary world literature. The course

es c ri pt ions emphasizes social and cultural values and (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [ENGL100 or mini- D humans in crisis and investigates symbol- mum reading score of 82 on COMPASS and ism, irony, paradox and the structure of the ourse

C minimum writing score of 70 on COMPASS] short story. This course surveys late 19th century and OFFERED: spring semesters 20th century American literature. OFFERED: spring semesters ENGL235 Children’s Literature ENGL212 Oral Interpretation (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [ENGL100 or minimum reading score of 82 on COMPASS and minimum (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [ENGL100 or mini- writing score of 70 on COMPASS] mum reading score of 82 on COMPASS and This course is a survey of literature for minimum writing score of 70 on COMPASS] children in the elementary grades, aimed This course covers performance literature at developing techniques for using books in prose, poetry, drama, music, humor and with children, storytelling and the criteria cinema. Through analysis and performance for book selection. of works, students increase understanding OFFERED: fall and spring semesters and improve their ability to communicate. Interpretive readings are related to other speech communication including public ENGL236 Youth Literature address, television and radio, theater, speech (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Pre- or corequisite: improvement and teaching of literature. ENGL100] OFFERED: fall semesters This is a survey of literature expressly created for youth in middle and high school ENGL220 English Literature age groups (12-18). The study investigates methods, selection processes, criticism, appli- from the Beginning to 1798 cations, writing, education, publishing and (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [ENGL100 or mini- illustration. A field component is required. mum reading score of 82 on COMPASS and OFFERED: spring semesters minimum writing score of 70 on COMPASS] This survey course stresses the works of ENGL250 Creative Writing English literature from old English to the (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [ENGL100] late 18th century. This course discusses creative expression in OFFERED: odd-year fall semesters traditional genres: short story, essay, drama and extended fiction. Students collaborate ENGL221 English Literature in workshops to hone their skills. from 1798 to Present OFFERED: spring semesters (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [ENGL100 or minimum reading score of 82 on COMPASS and ENGL265 Introduction to Film minimum writing score of 70 on COMPASS] (4 credit, 4 lecture, 0 lab) [ENGL100 or minimum This systematic study of English literature reading score of 82 on COMPASS and minimum emphasizes the principal authors of the 19th writing score of 70 on COMPASS] and 20th centuries. Readings and discussion The course is an introduction to the language, include representative works and reviews structure, history and narrative technique of of current critical attitudes. film as a distinctive art form. Coursework OFFERED: even-year spring semesters includes the reading of film theory and criticism, as well as viewing, discussing and criti- ENGL230 Short Story cally writing about short and feature-length (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [ENGL100 or mini- films by major international directors. mum reading score of 82 on COMPASS and OFFERED: even-year fall semesters minimum writing score of 70 on COMPASS] This course analyzes the strengths and 128

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 C ENVIRONMENTAL FRENCH ourse D es c ri pt ions SCIENCES FREN120 Elementary French I (4 credit, 4 lecture, 0 lab) ENVR105 Introduction This course includes fundamental training to Renewable Energy in basic language skills stressing oral and (2 credit, 1.5 lecture, 1 lab) written expression, aural comprehension This class introduces various forms of re- and their cultural contexts. It is offered to newable and nonrenewable energy and how students with no French background or humans manipulate and use this energy. up to one year of high school French. Stu- Renewable energy sources, including solar dents electing this class should plan to take voltaic, solar collectors, wind generators, FREN121 the second semester. geothermal and bio-fuels are presented. Labs OFFERED: odd-year fall semesters may include field trips as well as hands-on experiments. FREN121 Elementary French II OFFERED: fall and spring semesters (4 credit, 4 lecture, 0 lab) [FREN120] This continuation of FREN120 stresses oral ENVR106 The Science of Energy and written expression, aural comprehension (2 credit, 1.5 lecture, 1 lab) [Minimum score of and their cultural contexts. 82 on COMPASS Reading test or ENGL051; OFFERED: even-year spring semesters minimum score of 70 on COMPASS Writing test or ENGL071; minimum of 36 on COMPASS Pre-algebra or MATH075; Pre- or corequisite: GENERAL STUDIES ENVR105] This class discusses the various forms of GNST100 College Success energy present on earth. Scientific descrip- (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) tions and measures of energy are presented. This course provides students with the neces- Topics include cellular, chemical, physical sary tools, guidelines, principles and insights and solar energy including its capture, use, for a successful educational experience. storage and transformation. Labs may in- It also equips students to become lifelong clude field trips and virtual simulations as learners and engage in effective preparation well as hands-on lab experiments. for career development. OFFERED: fall and spring semesters OFFERED: every semester

ENVR271 Study Abroad: GNST105 College Success Environmental Studies for Health Occupations (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Instructor permission] (.5 credit, .5 lecture, 0 lab) This course is designed as a field course for This course provides students in health general interest in environmental/biological occupation programs with the necessary field studies. Terrestrial field sites abroad are tools, guidelines, principles and insights for studied with an emphasis placed upon their a successful educational experience. It also ecological impact. Students should consult equips students to become lifelong learners the instructor for specific information. All and engage in effective preparation for career students are required to individually par- development. ticipate in all field work. OFFERED: every semester OFFERED: fall semesters GNST110 Career Development (1 credit, 1 lecture, 0 lab) This course is designed to assist students in developing life-planning skills to make informed career choices. The course focuses 129

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 on self-awareness, decision-making strategies, value clarification, academic planning, GERMAN

es c ri pt ions career exploration and interest inventory

D assessments resulting in a comprehensive GERM101 German I career plan. (4 credit, 4 lecture, 0 lab) ourse C OFFERED: odd-year fall semesters This course is specifically designed to give students a thorough understanding of the GNST115 German language and its cultural context. The course enables students to read and Effective Online Learning write German and also to actively listen to (1 credit, 1 lecture, 0 lab) understand and speak the language. The This course teaches how to apply tools and class focuses on vocabulary, grammar, strategies for effective learning in an online pronunciation and expression. It is a blend environment. Basic elements of online of theory and practice. Teaching strategies course environments are discussed, along include lecture with discussion, small group with issues related to success in online and interaction, audio recognition and small traditional classes. Topics covered include: video episodes. personality and learning styles and how they OFFERED: even-year fall semesters relate to online education, time management, motivation, discussion board etiquette GERM102 German II and building and maintaining relationships (4 credit, 4 lecture, 0 lab) [GERM101] with both the instructor and fellow online This continuation of GERM101 is designed to students. Basic knowledge of and access to, give students a more thorough understand- computer, Internet and e-mail is expected ing of the German language and its cultural of students enrolling in this class. context. The course enables students to OFFERED: every semester read and write German and also to actively listen to, understand and speak the language. GNST120 Dealing with Stress Focus of the class continues on vocabulary, (1 credit, 1 lecture, 0 lab) grammar, pronunciation and expression. It The key focus of this course is to identify is a blend of theory and practice. Teaching stressors while learning psychological and strategies include lecture with discussion, physical responses to stress. Emphasis is small group interaction, audio recognition given to strategies to reduce and manage and small video episodes. stress through relaxation techniques, time OFFERED: odd-year spring semesters management, personality awareness and humor. Students record personal stressors in a journal and design methods to elimi- HISTORY nate them. OFFERED: even-year spring semesters HIST250 United States History to 1865 GNST156 Efficient Study (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Minimum reading (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) score of 82 on COMPASS or ENGL051] This course provides instruction and This course critically examines America’s practice in time and task management, past from before the European takeover and setting goals, textbook reading and study, domination of the North American continent note-taking, study environment and exam until a young but increasingly powerful preparation. Students are required to apply United States is ripped apart by Civil War. study techniques taught in this course in Conflicts between individualism and collec- another academic course and demonstrate tivism and nationalism and sectionalism and their use through a course portfolio. conflicts between social classes and ethnic OFFERED: every semester groups are examined. Attention is given to social history, which involves the effort to explore history “from the bottom-up” through 130

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 C the eyes and everyday experiences of com- HIST253 Honors/Service ourse mon, working-class people preoccupied not Learning: Native American History D with the great events of the day, but with the es c ri pt ions (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) (This service learning day-to-day business of living. This course honors course is limited to 10 students with 3.0 focuses on America before the European GPA or higher. Prior written approval after in- invasion; native American cultures; early terview with Instructor Ken DeLong is required.) settlements; the variety of colonial experience This is a unique course that explores both and regional differences; independence, war the history and the contemporary experience and nationhood; the Constitution; economic of Native America. By combining reading, growth; an emerging American culture; classroom discussion, lecture, guest speak- territorial expansion and manifest destiny; ers, video, student research and volunteer nationalism and sectionalism; North/South experience, we attempt to gain a better Conflict; and the Civil War in an effort to understanding of the rich variety of Native contribute to the understanding of America’s American cultures. The course explores infancy and early youth. history, belief and value systems, customs OFFERED: fall semesters and traditions and issues/challenges of the present day. While an effort is made to HIST251 discover as much as possible about many United States History Since 1865 different tribes, there is a focus on the Lakota (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Minimum reading Sioux people. The course includes a 10-day score of 82 on COMPASS or ENGL051] trip living and working (volunteering with This course is a continuation of HIST250 Habitat for Humanity) on an Indian Reserva- with a similar emphasis on social history tion in South Dakota. and the conflicts between individualism OFFERED: odd-year spring semesters and collectivism, social classes and ethnic groups as well as new conflicts between HIST255 Michigan History liberals and conservatives, isolationists and (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Minimum reading imperialists and centralists and localists that score of 82 on COMPASS or ENGL051] remain today. The course focuses on racism, This course presents a broad overview of reconstruction and Jim Crow; involvement; the history of the Wolverine State. Several social, political and economic reform in the themes including immigration, exploration, Progressive period; the World Wars; the technology, mobility, abundance and exploi- Depression and the reform of capitalism; tation are explored, especially as they relate the Cold War and the age of affluence; the to the broader picture of national history. turbulent sixties; the self-indulgent seventies Several important overlapping periods of and the age of scarcity in an effort to under- Michigan history are examined in detail - stand the factors that influence America’s from the early French explorations and fur present behavior. trade through the British occupation, the OFFERED: spring semesters logging boom, statehood, growth of commerce and shipping, agricultural develop- HIST252 The Civil War Era ment and the Age of the Automobile with (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Minimum reading the consequent industrialization and growth score of 82 on COMPASS or ENGL051] of the tourist industry. The course focuses This course focuses on the immediate An- on local aspects of the state’s history as they tebellum period. Early 19th century back- relate to these themes and periods. ground gives way to a focus on the period OFFERED: odd-year fall semesters from the Mexican War (1845-8) through Reconstruction and the end of military rule HIST256 in the South by 1877. It is a detailed, in-depth Local History & Heritage study of a generation of conflict and the (3 credit, 1.5 lecture, 1.5 lab) [Minimum reading central event in our nation’s history. score of 82 on COMPASS or ENGL051] OFFERED: even-year fall semesters This course investigates the history and 131

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 heritage of Montcalm County in the context geography in understanding the people and of Michigan state and American history. places of the world.

es c ri pt ions Students study Montcalm County and its OFFERED: even-year fall semesters

D residents from early settlements to the present day on site at Heritage Village and ourse HUMN200 C through field trips to local museums. The Western Culture to 1600 course focuses on ethnic backgrounds, socio- (4 credit, 4 lecture, 0 lab) [ENGL100] economic-political developments, religion, This course examines the artistic, literary agriculture, industry, commerce, the arts, and philosophical nature of man, integrating health care and education in their historical material from pre-Renaissance art, literature, contexts. The course is offered during the music, philosophy and religion. summer session only and culminates with OFFERED: fall semesters the students’ participation in the Montcalm Heritage Festival. OFFERED: summer semesters HUMN201 Western Culture since 1600 HIST257 20th Century World: (4 credit, 4 lecture, 0 lab) [ENGL100] History & Issues This course emphasizes the modern (post- Renaissance) historical development of (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Minimum reading thought in art, literature, music, philosophy score of 82 on COMPASS or ENGL051] and religion. This course presents a global view of the OFFERED: spring semesters profound transformation of political, economic and international relations under the impact of the major wars and revolutions HUMN270 Issues In Leadership of this century. It stresses interactions be- (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [ENGL100] tween states and people, ideological and This course introduces students to current revolutionary conflicts, the evolution of the leadership theories and techniques so they global balance of great powers and economic will better understand themselves and their development and global inequality. potential to lead others. Students construct OFFERED: odd-year spring semesters individual leadership plans and explore their own leadership philosophies. HUMANITIES OFFERED: even-year spring semesters HUMN271 HUMN100 Study Abroad: Humanities Introduction to Western Culture (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Must have at least a (4 credit, 4 lecture, 0 lab) [ENGL100] 2.5 GPA and have completed 30 semester hours This course examines the artistic, literary or instructor’s permission.] and philosophical development of Western Students experience living and studying in a culture over the past five millennia. Regular foreign country, which enables them to learn reading assignments provide a survey of po- about a different culture, geography, history, litical history and classroom presentations religion, economics and different business expose students to examples of literature, practices and ethics. It allows students the music and the visual arts from each of the opportunity to become acquainted with dif- major periods. ferent cities and countries and the way they OFFERED: every semester are governed and offers them the opportunity to conduct comparative studies with the HUMN110 United States. Students explore differences World Cultures and Geography and commonalities through participation in activities and structured observation of (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Minimum COMPASS their surroundings while abroad, including scores of 82 on reading test and 70 on writing test] museums, historical sites, cultural events, This course examines the significance of 132

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 C architecture and centers of religion, govern- ship between process variation and process ourse

ment, business and education. problems and advanced application toward D

OFFERED: odd-year spring semesters a better understanding of machine and es c ri pt ions process capability in terms of improvement through reductions in the common causes INDUSTRIAL of variation. Problem-solving techniques TECHNOLOGY for correcting process non-conformities are emphasized. INDS100 Machine Tool Theory OFFERED: as needed (2 credit, 2.25 lecture, 0 lab) This lecture course consists of the definition, INDS130 history, operation, modern development Metallurgy & Heat Treatment and application of the various tool-room (2 credit, 2.25 lecture, 0 lab) machines with emphasis on specific op- This course examines properties of metals erations such as threading, taper turning, and the tests to determine their use, chemi- indexing, gear cutting, electrical discharge cal metallurgy, producing iron and steel, and electrochemical machining. Cutting-tool physical metallurgy, shaping and forming geometry, grinder selection and methods of metals, properties and nonferrous alloys, of checking hardness are included and the properties of steel, surface treatments, pow- machinist handbook is reviewed and used der metallurgy and classifications of steels. as a reference throughout the course. Stress, strain and strength of materials are OFFERED: fall semesters also covered. OFFERED: spring semesters INDS102 Basic CNC Operation (2 credit, 2.25 lecture, 0 lab) INDS140 Technical Writing for This course provides hands-on experience in Business & Industry programming Computer Numerical Control (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Minimum writing systems used with machine tools. Students score of 70 on COMPASS or ENGL071] design parts using computer aided design This practical course covers technical writ- software. The designs are transferred to CNC ing style, format and techniques in order to for production of the parts on a CNS mill. organize, clarify, revise and prepare technical OFFERED: fall semesters information. The course includes how to write effective memos, reports, procedures INDS104 and technical documents by using proper Statistical Process Control format, grammar and sentence and para- (1 credit, 1 lecture, 0 lab) graph structure. This course includes a brief history of SPC, a OFFERED: fall semesters few of the statistical concepts which support it and an explanation of why it works and INDS155A Industrial Safety why it is becoming more popular. Sampling (1.5 credit, 1 lecture, 1 lab) methods, control charts, case studies and tips This course covers basic industrial safety for getting SPC started in the plant environ- practices and includes samples of lessons ment are emphasized. learned the hard way. Safety topics include: OFFERED: as needed fire, electrical, moving machinery, lifting, vision and hearing and overhead work. INDS105 OFFERED: fall and spring semesters Statistical Problem Solving (1 credit, 1 lecture, 0 lab) [INDS104] INDS155B Industrial First Aid This course includes a brief refresher on the (0.5 credit, 0.5 lecture, 0.5 lab) basic statistical concepts learned in INDS104, This five-week (16-hour) basic first aid course a more in-depth explanation of the relation- is taught by a certified American Heart As- 133

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 sociation instructor and provides successful ects using specialized fluid power trainers. students eligibility for AHA certification. OFFERED: fall and spring semesters

es c ri pt ions OFFERED: as needed D INDS254 Advanced Hydraulics

ourse INDS220 (3 credit, 2 lecture, 2 lab) [INDS253] C Basic Machine Operation This course provides advanced hydraulics (3 credit, 1 lecture, 3 lab) training and covers hydraulic motors, spe- This course focuses on the theory and cialized hydraulic valves, servo systems practice in the basic operations of typical accumulators, flow meters, closed loop sys- machine tools such as lathes, mills, drills tems, plumbing and sealing services, system and grinders and the use of precision bench design, trouble shooting, hydraulic symbols tools and layout equipment. The course and formulas. Laboratory work includes provides practical knowledge of machine demonstrations and a series of projects using processes and basic machine shop skills. specialized hydraulic trainers. OFFERED: fall semesters OFFERED: as needed

INDS221 INDS255 Advanced Pneumatics Advanced Machine Operations (3 credit, 2 lecture, 2 lab) [INDS253] The purpose of this course is to provide ad- (3 credit, 1 lecture, 3 lab) [INDS220] ditional background in pneumatics. Topics This course includes advanced machine include pneumatic valves, compressors, operations on the milling machine, lathe manometers, flow meters, vacuum systems, and surface grinder and provides training in pneumatic motors, quick exhaust valves, air boring, taper turning, indexing and the set bearings and pneumatic system design. In up and operation of a sine bar and turntable. addition, pneumatic symbols and formulas Gaining of speed, accuracy and confidence are stressed. Laboratory includes demonstra- on these machine tools is emphasized. tions and a series of projects on specialized OFFERED: spring semesters pneumatic trainers. OFFERED: fall and spring semesters INDS230 Introduction to Material Science INDS260 (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [CHEM105 or Manufacturing Processes PHYS111] (2 credit, 0.5 lecture, 1.75 lab) This course in power transmission equip- This course illustrates technological manu- ment discusses the essential links between facturing methods currently in use. Course machines and their sources of driving topics include computer-aided design and power. This course discusses internal manufacturing, flexible manufacturing drum drives, bearings, chain drives, belts, systems and cells, robotics in the work conveyors, couplers, controls, gears, speed force, computer integrated manufacturing, reducers and lubrication. Safety issues computer numerical control, computer related to mechanical power transmission management systems and various methods devices are included. of manufacturing. Field trips to manufactur- OFFERED: spring semesters ing sites are included and a research paper is required. INDS253 Basic Fluid Power OFFERED: fall semesters (3 credit, 2 lecture, 2 lab) This course provides a background in basic INDS265 fluid power and covers hydraulic principles, cylinders, pumps, valves, reservoirs and ac- Industrial Problem Solving cessories, fluids and pneumatic principles. (2 credit, 2 lecture, 0 lab) [ENGL100 or INDS140; Hydraulic and pneumatic symbols and and PHYS101] formulas are stressed and laboratory work This course provides a framework for manu- 134 includes demonstrations and a series of proj- facturing technicians to systematically solve

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 C plant operating problems. The class includes and irrational numbers, percents, integers, ourse

exercises in problem solving techniques, unit conversion, rates of change, proportions, D team building skills and class projects. There geometry and an introduction to variables es c ri pt ions is an introduction to process controls and and equations. Students experience these process safety management. concepts using a problem-solving approach OFFERED: fall and spring semesters with real-world applications, hands-on models and appropriate technology. INDS270 OFFERED: every semester Industrial Quality Control (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) MATH100 Elementary Algebra This course defines the changing quality (4 credit, 4 lecture, 1 lab) [MATH075 or mini- concepts of modern-day industry and fur- mum score of 44 in COMPASS Pre-Algebra ther defines quality organizations, quality placement domain] management systems, quality costs, data This course explores beginning algebra collection, process control, customer rela- concepts including linear equations and tions and product reliability. The course inequalities, quadratic equations and an encompasses an in-depth view of the theory introduction to functions through numeri- and practical application of Statistical Process cal, graphical and symbolic representations. Control (SPC). Students experience these concepts using a OFFERED: fall and spring semesters problem-solving approach with appropriate technology. INDS275 OFFERED: every semester Basics of Vacuum Technology MATH100A (3 credit, 2 lecture, 2 lab) [INDS255 and MATH100 or MATH110] Elementary Algebra, Part I This course is an introduction to high vacuum (2 credit, 2 lecture, 1 lab) [MATH075 or mini- and ultra-high vacuum techniques. Vacuum mum score of 44 in COMPASS Pre-Algebra pump operation and systematic vacuum leak placement domain] detection are covered. This course is the first half of MATH100 OFFERED: fall and spring semesters Elementary Algebra. The topics covered include an introduction to algebra, integers and rational numbers, solving equations MATHEMATICS and polynomial operations, all in a problem solving setting. Students must complete MATH050 Mathematical Bridges both MATH100A and MATH100B to have (3 credit, 3 lecture, 1 lab) [Pre- or corequisite: the equivalent of MATH100. Students may GNST156] not receive credit in both MATH100A and This course explores mathematical concepts MATH100. including arithmetic, problem solving, OFFERED: fall and spring semesters number theory and pre-algebra using whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Students MATH100B experience these concepts through real- Elementary Algebra, Part 2 world applications, hands-on models and (2 credit, 2 lecture, 1 lab) [MATH100A] by using appropriate technology. This course is the second half of MATH100 OFFERED: every semester Elementary Algebra. The topics covered include graphs, linear equations, systems of MATH075 Transition to Algebra equations, inequalities, sets and quadratics. (3 credit, 3 lecture, 1 lab) [MATH050 or minimum Students must complete both MATH100A score of 36 in COMPASS Pre-Algebra placement and MATH100B to have the equivalent of domain; Pre- or corequisite: GNST100] MATH100. Students may not receive credit This course prepares students for elementary in both MATH100B and MATH100. algebra by experiencing concepts in rational OFFERED: fall and spring semesters 135

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 MATH102 transformations, systems of equations and Mathematical Investigations logarithms. Students must complete both

es c ri pt ions MATH104A and MATH104B to receive the (4 credit, 4 lecture, 0 lab) [MATH100 or D equivalent of MATH104. Students may MATH100A and MATH100B or a score of 34 not receive credit in both MATH104B and ourse

C in COMPASS Algebra placement domain] MATH104. This is a terminal course in mathematics OFFERED: even-year spring semesters intended to satisfy the mathematics general education requirement for students pursuing bachelor’s degrees. Topics covered may MATH110 Applied Algebra include set theory, logic, voting methods, (2 credit, 2.25 lecture, 0 lab) [Minimum score of 44 probability and statistics, finance, linear in COMPASS Pre-Algebra placement domain] programming, modeling, graph theory, This course covers the algebra necessary number theory and geometry. for manipulating the formulas found in a OFFERED: fall and spring semesters shop setting, the use of calculators and some problem-solving techniques used in solving MATH104 Intermediate Algebra applied shop problems. OFFERED: odd-year fall semesters (4 credit, 4 lecture, 1 lab) [MATH100 or minimum score of 34 in COMPASS Algebra placement domain] MATH111 Applied Geometry This course explores algebraic concepts (2 credit, 2.25 lecture, 0 lab) [MATH110] including linear, quadratic, exponential This course in plane geometry covers propo- and logarithmic functions using numerical, sitions and axioms, definitions, circles, area graphical and symbolic representations; and angle formulas. Volumes from solid sequences; and systems of equations. Stu- geometry are also covered. dents experience these concepts using a OFFERED: even-year spring semesters problem-solving approach with appropriate technology. MATH112 Applied Right Angle OFFERED: every semester Trigonometry (2 credit, 2.25 lecture, 0 lab) [MATH111] MATH104A This is a course in right triangle trigonometry Intermediate Algebra, Part 1 as used in the machine trades. Right triangles (2 credit, 2 lecture, 1 lab) [MATH100 or mini- and solving practical shop problems are mum score of 34 in COMPASS Algebra place- emphasized. ment domain] OFFERED: even-year fall semesters This course is the first half of MATH104, Intermediate Algebra. The topics covered MATH113 Applied Oblique include linear, quadratic and exponential Angle Trigonometry functions using numerical, graphical and (2 credit, 2.25 lecture, 0 lab) [MATH112] symbolic representations. Students must This course details the use of oblique triangles complete both MATH104A and MATH104B and the trigonometry necessary to solve to have the equivalent of MATH104. machine shop problems. Students may not receive credit in both OFFERED: odd-year spring semesters MATH104A and MATH104. OFFERED: odd-year fall semesters MATH120 Trigonometry (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [MATH104 or mini- MATH104B mum score of 66 in COMPASS Algebra place- Intermediate Algebra, Part 2 ment domain or 31 in College Algebra placement (2 credit, 2 lecture, 1 lab) [MATH104A] domain] This course is the second half of MATH104, This course explores the development of the Intermediate Algebra. The topics covered trigonometric functions. Topics included include zeros of functions, factoring, graph are radian and degree measures of angles, 136

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 C circular motion, graphing trigonometric concepts using a problem-solving approach ourse

equations and oblique triangles. Numerous with hands-on models and appropriate D applications associated with some topics are technology. es c ri pt ions also explored. Students experience these OFFERED: fall and spring semesters concepts using a problem-solving approach with hands-on models and appropriate MATH190 Elementary Statistics technology. (3 credit, 3 lecture, 1 lab) [MATH100 or a OFFERED: fall and spring semesters minimum score of 34 in COMPASS Algebra placement domain] MATH151 Mathematics for This course introduces basic statistical con- Elementary Teachers I cepts including mean, standard deviation, (4 credit, 3 lecture, 2 lab) [MATH100 or mini- frequency, probability, binomial distribu- mum score of 34 in COMPASS Algebra place- tion, normal curve, sample means, confi- ment domain] dence limits, hypothesis testing and linear This first course in a two-course sequence regression. Statistical analysis will be done provides some of the necessary background using computer software. to teach mathematics in the elementary OFFERED: spring semesters school, including such subjects as problem solving, set theory, systems of whole num- MATH250 bers, integers, rational and reals. Calculus and Analytic Geometry I OFFERED: fall semesters (4 credit, 4 lecture, 0 lab) [MATH120 and MATH159] MATH152 Mathematics for This course starts with a review of the Elementary Teachers II functions needed in the study of calculus. (3 credit, 3 lecture, 1 lab) [MATH151] The main topic of this course is differential This second course in a two-course sequence calculus. Topics included are limits, dif- provides some of the necessary background ferentiation, continuity, differentiability, to teach mathematics in the elementary optimization and modeling. In addition, school, including such subjects as problem definite integrals and theorems involving solving and logic, real numbers, probabil- definite integrals are also introduced. Nu- ity, statistics, plane and solid geometry, merous applications associated with some transformational geometry and computer topics are also explored. Students experience applications. these concepts using a problem-solving ap- OFFERED: spring semesters proach with hands-on models and appropriate technology. MATH159 College Algebra OFFERED: fall semesters (4 credit, 4 lecture, 0 lab) [Pre- or corequisite: MATH120] MATH251 This course explores the concept of functions Calculus and Analytic Geometry II as models of change. Functions studied in- (4 credit, 4 lecture, 0 lab) [MATH250] clude linear, piecewise defined, quadratic, This course focuses mainly on integral inverse, exponential, logarithmic, power, calculus. Topics included are techniques polynomial and rational. The functions are of integration, applications of the definite explored using symbolic, numerical, graphi- integral, improper integrals, sequences and cal and verbal representations. Other topics series, approximating functions and differ- included are concavity, transformations of ential equations. Numerous applications as- functions, compositions and combinations sociated with some topics are also explored. of functions and modeling. Numerous ap- Students experience these concepts using a plications associated with some topics are problem-solving approach with hands-on also explored. Students experience these models and appropriate technology. OFFERED: spring semesters 137

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 MANAGEMENT MGMT275 Strategic Management es c ri pt ions (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [ENGL100 and instruc- D MGMT235 Small Business Management tor or counselor approval] ourse

C This course focuses on solving the problems (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [ENGL100] of advanced general management. Students This course covers the problems of starting employ the concepts and techniques used by and managing a business venture and in- managers and particularly senior managers, cludes contemporary management practices to make critical decisions for the future of used by successful businesses. Students use their organizations. Techniques used include, the knowledge they gain in this course to but are not limited to, conducting external create a formal business plan. environment analyses, performing SWOT OFFERED: every semester analyses and analyzing futurist information. This class uses the case study method with MGMT237 some lecture relative to strategic analysis. Concepts of Management Students work in groups to analyze strategies (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Pre or corequisite: employed by both successful and unsuccess- CMIS101 and BUSN180 or ENGL100] ful companies. This course covers, in detail, the manage- OFFERED: fall semesters rial process, including planning organiz- ing, leading and controlling. Other topics studied include the purposes of organiza- MARKETING tions and how they function, the business environment, human behavior, operations MRKT230 Marketing Research management and total quality management. (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [ENGL100] OFFERED: fall and spring semesters This introduction to marketing research focuses on the completion of a marketing MGMT245 research project. Students demonstrate the ability to formulate problems, select research Human Resource Management designs, collect information, analyze infor- (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [ENGL100] mation and create reports. This course focuses on the role of human OFFERED: fall semesters resources management and its contribution to the organizational effort. Students examine human resources functions: stra- MRKT233 Principles of Marketing tegic planning, recruiting and employment, (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [ENGL100] compensation systems, employee training This introduction to marketing (the move- and development, labor laws, safety and ment of goods and services from producer health and benefits. This class uses both to consumer) emphasizes the behavior of lecture and case study methods, with stu- buyers in the marketplace and the major dents working in groups. functions of marketing and their impact on OFFERED: fall semesters the national and international economy. OFFERED: fall and spring semesters MGMT250 MRKT234 Retailing Organizational Behavior (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [ENGL100] (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [ENGL100] This introduction to retailing includes buy- This course provides a background in hu- ing and promoting, pricing, stocking goods, man relations and behavior of individuals dealing with customers and the process of within an organizational environment, with setting up a retail firm. emphasis on social and group influences. OFFERED: summer and fall semesters OFFERED: fall and spring semesters

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Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 C MRKT248 Advertising MUSI142 Voice Improvement II ourse

(3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [ENGL100] (1 credit, 0 lecture, 1.5 lab) [MUSI141] D This course examines the role of advertising This class is a continuation of MUSI141. es c ri pt ions in society, the creation and planning of ad- OFFERED: fall and spring semesters vertising and effective promotional activities. OFFERED: spring and summer semesters MUSI143 Voice Improvement III (1 credit, 0 lecture, 1.5 lab) [MUSI142] MUSIC This class is a continuation of MUSI142 OFFERED: fall and spring semesters MUSI100 Fundamentals of Music (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) MUSI144 Voice Improvement IV (1 credit, 0 lecture, 1.5 lab) [MUSI143] This course covers development of the This class is a continuation of MUSI143. techniques necessary to the understanding OFFERED: fall and spring semesters and knowledge of music fundamentals and develops basic skills in reading and writing music, sight singing, ear training, rhythmic MUSI191 Choir I organization and keyboard familiarity. In (1 credit, 0 lecture, 2 lab) [Instructor Permission] addition, this course makes connections This course offers students interested in the between the skills of music and its historical, performing arts an opportunity to further cultural and affective contexts. develop musical talents. The choir performs OFFERED: fall semesters at several campus and community events throughout the academic year with oppor- MUSI101 Music Appreciation tunities to perform in small vocal ensembles. OFFERED: fall and spring semesters (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) This introduction to the various styles of music increases the understanding, aware- MUSI192 Choir II ness and enjoyment of music through the (1 credit, 0 lecture, 2 lab) [MUSI191] development of proper listening habits and This course is a continuation of MUSI191 and includes recordings and demonstrations. It offers students interested in the performing is recommended students take MUSI100 in arts an opportunity to further develop mu- the fall semester before taking this course. sical talents. The choir performs at several OFFERED: spring semesters campus and community events throughout the academic year with opportunities to MUSI110 Music in perform with small vocal ensembles. OFFERED: fall and spring semesters the Elementary Classroom (3 credit, 2 lecture, 1 lab) MUSI293 Choir III This course increases awareness of music (1 credit, 0 lecture, 2 lab) [MUSI192] programs for the elementary grades and This continuation of MUSI192 offers students emphasizes creative experiences, use of ap- interested in the performing arts an oppor- propriate materials and methods pertinent tunity to further develop musical talents. to the elementary classroom and the devel- The choir performs at several campus and opment of music fundamentals. community events throughout the academic OFFERED: fall semesters year with opportunities to perform with small vocal ensembles. MUSI141 Voice Improvement I OFFERED: fall and spring semesters (1 credit, 0 lecture, 1.5 lab) This class provides instruction concentrating MUSI294 Choir IV on the basic techniques of singing. Students (1 credit, 0 lecture, 2 lab) [MUSI293] learn correct posture, breathing, support This continuation of MUSI293 offers students and tone production and experience many interested in the performing arts an oppor- different styles of music. OFFERED: fall and spring semesters 139 Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 tunity to further develop musical talents. nursing students in the navigation process The choir performs at several campus and of computerized medical records.

es c ri pt ions community events throughout the academic D year with opportunities to perform with NRSG130 small vocal ensembles. ourse

C Fundamentals of Nursing OFFERED: fall and spring semesters (4.5 credit, 1.5 lecture, 6 lab) [Pre-Nursing Cer- tificate and admission to the nursing program; NURSING corequisite: NRSG140] Fundamentals of Nursing introduces stu- NRSG110 Nutrition & dents to the basic human needs. This introduction includes the study of the biophysical Diet Therapy in Nursing and psychosocial needs. The biophysical (2 credit, 2 lecture, 0 lab) [BIOL203, ENGL100, needs addressed are the need for safety, GNST105 and MATH100; pre- or corequi- rest, comfort, mobility, elimination, nutri- site: BI0L201, CHEM105, NRSG120A and tion and hygiene. The psychosocial needs NRSG120B] addressed are safety and security, love and This course helps students involved with belonging, self-esteem and self-actualization. health care become more aware of the basic The motivational tasks of aging with discus- knowledge, understanding and application sion of death, dying and grieving process of the science of nutrition. The relationship are studied. between nutrition and the community environment, nutrition through the life cycle and This course begins the student’s socializa- diet therapy are explored within the scope tion process into the profession of nursing. of the nursing process. This course facilitates Instruction includes theory, skills lab and the student’s ability to apply sound nutri- clinical lab. Universal precautions and basic tional principles and education to promote nursing skills are integrated with the basic the maintenance of optimal health. human need. Directed learning provides students with the opportunity to apply NRSG120A Communication course concepts in specific situations. Basic Concepts in Nursing nursing skills are introduced in skills lab (1.5 credit, 1.5 lecture, 0 lab) [BIOL203, and the clinical lab through demonstration ENGL100, GNST105 and MATH100; pre- and practice. or corequisite: BI0L201, CHEM105 and NRSG110] NRSG140 This course is designed to assist students Pharmacology in Nursing in becoming more efficient practitioners of (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Pre-Nursing Cer- the communication skills that are essential tificate and admission to the nursing program; to nursing. Students explore the many ways corequisite: NRSG130] that nurses use communication to facilitate This course presents basic concepts and care for the client. Students practice inter- principles of pharmacology. The nursing viewing skills and observe, discuss and process and nursing responsibilities in drug begin to develop therapeutic communica- therapy are emphasized with focus on the tion skills. Reporting and recording skills various patient populations encountered in are based on the nursing process. health care. Clear and concise methods for safe medication preparation and administra- NRSG120B Computer tion utilizing evidence-based practices are Concepts in Nursing included. The content includes methods (0.5 credit, 0 lecture, 1 lab) [CMIS100] used in reading medication labels, calculating This course teaches students the funda- medication dosages and reading physician’s mental and introductory skills necessary orders in relation to adult and pediatric to adequately use Microsoft Windows and medications. Methods of converting metric, Word programs. These applications assist apothecary, household measurement, recon- 140

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 C stitution of powders and computation of and physiology, the nursing process and as- ourse

intravenous drip rates are practiced. Legal, sessment skills. Course content is focused on D ethical and cultural considerations in medi- the needs of patients with various alterations es c ri pt ions cation therapy are addressed and integrated in health status. Classroom content is applied throughout this course. to the patient in the clinical setting. Students actively apply knowledge of pharmacology NRSG150 Nursing Care by administering medications to patients of the Adult Client I and continue to practice nursing skills in the clinical setting with supervision. (4.5 credit, 1.5 lecture, 6 lab) [Corequisites: NRSG130 and NRSG140] Course content is focused on the needs of NRSG200 Role Transition patients experiencing alterations in health (1.5 credit, 1 lecture, 1 lab) [NRSG110, NRS- status or the surgical process. Students uti- G120A, NRSG120B, NRSG130, NRSG140, lize and apply knowledge of anatomy and NRSG150, NRSG160 and NRSG170 or Pro- physiology, the nursing process and assess- gram Director Approval (Advanced Standing ment skills. Classroom content is applied to Students)] the patient in the clinical setting. This course facilitates the student’s adaptation to level two of the associate degree nurse Learning experiences in the campus labora- role. The course explores how evidence- tory increase the student’s knowledge and based practices are incorporated into the abilities with nursing procedures. These nursing process to enhance critical thinking experiences provide students with skills strategies. The content includes discussion that can be applied with supervision in the of transition, personal and professional clinical setting. growth, student expectations and stress reduction. The nurse’s role in delegation of NRSG160 tasks and how it relates to the nurse practice act also are discussed. Advanced nursing Maternal-Child Health Nursing skills are introduced with opportunities for (3.5 credit, 2 lecture, 1.5 lab) [NRSG130, demonstration and practice in a lab setting. NRSG140 and NRSG150] Maternal-Child Health Nursing is a course NRSG210 which emphasizes utilization of the nursing process to meet the human responses Community Mental Health of childbearing families and children from (4.5 credit, 2 lecture, 5 lab) [Prerequisites: infancy through adolescence with actual or NRSG110, NRSG120A, NRSG120B, NRSG130, potential health problems. Concepts, theo- NRSG140, NRSG150, NRSG160 and NRSG170 ries, principles and processes basic to the or Program Director Approval (Advanced Stand- delivery of safe and quality nursing care of ing Students) Corequisite: NRSG200] mother and child are explored. Curriculum This course will introduce the student to threads of pharmacology, communication, man’s psychosocial adaptation to stressors critical thinking, growth and development in his environment. Recent developments and client teaching are integrated throughout in treatment modalities will be presented. the course. The nursing role, using the nursing process, will be examined in a variety of treatment NRSG170 Nursing Care settings, examining clients with a wide variety of diagnoses. The nursing student of the Adult Client II will work with clients in a variety of settings. (5 credit, 2 lecture, 6 lab) [NRSG130, NRSG140 The content is focused on helping the nurs- and NRSG150] ing student enhance his or her skills and This course addresses more complex medical understanding for care of the mental health and surgical alterations as related to nursing patient during both sickness and health and care and responsibilities. Students continue to acquire skills in interpersonal relation- to utilize and apply knowledge of anatomy ships and communication. 141

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 NRSG220 Advanced Nursing NRSG240 Advanced Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family Care of the Adult Client es c ri pt ions (3 credit, 2 lecture, 2 lab) [Prerequisites: (8 credit, 4 lecture, 8 lab) [Prerequisites: D NRSG110, NRSG120A, NRSG120B, NRSG200, NRSG210, NRSG220 and NRSG230] ourse

C NRSG130, NRSG140, NRSG150, NRSG160 This course focuses on managing care of acute and NRSG170 or Program Director Approval or chronically ill adult clients. Methods to (Advanced Standing Students) Corequisite: assist the client in attaining an optimal state NRSG200] of wellness in a variety of health care settings This course introduces the significant are discussed. Evidence-based practice is in- components of critical thinking and corporated and applied to nursing process to evidence-based practice necessary for use determine appropriate nursing interventions by maternal-newborn nurses in their every to assist the client and family in their holistic day practice. It includes an in-depth study adaptive responses to illness and stress. The of the physiological and psychological as- nurse’s role in disease prevention, health pects of maternal-newborn nursing while maintenance and teaching is emphasized. preparing students for holistic approach Advanced assessment skills are included for to care. A review of normal antepartum, the provision, management and coordination intrapartum, postpartum and neonatal of client care. Critical thinking and decision- nursing is included; the primary focus is making skills are utilized in the delivery of on the development of nursing goals and client care. Course content is designed to interventions for care of the high risk mother build upon theory learned in prerequisite and infant through the various stages of the courses and the students are expected to ap- childbearing process. ply previously learned knowledge and skills.

NRSG230 Advanced NRSG250 Nursing Care of Children Leadership and Management (8 credit, 4 lecture, 8 lab) [Prerequisites: (3 credit, 1 lecture, 4 lab) [NRSG240] NRSG110, NRSG120A, NRSG120B, This course is designed to assist student NRSG130, NRSG140, NRSG150, NRSG160 nurses in successfully making the transition and NRSG170 or Program Director Approval from student to practitioner and effectively (Advanced Standing Students) Corequisite: managing care for groups of clients in to- NRSG200] day’s complex and rapidly changing health The content of this course provides an care settings. It assists students in using overview of the nursing care of children evidence-based practice within the frame- from a child-centered perspective that views work of the nursing process and developing children as unique individuals rather than professional nursing leadership and manager miniature adults. The focus of nursing care skills. Special responsibilities of the leader/ is on prevention of illness and promotion of manager are described and practiced in health. A theoretical basis for performance various clinical settings. Decision-making of a pediatric physical and developmental skills, critical thinking, conflict resolution assessment is included. Evidence-based and delegation legalities are topics examined practice is used in the development of in the role of the professional nurse. Ethical nursing goals and interventions essential and legal responsibilities are discussed, as for the care of children and their families. well as aspects of professional growth and These goals and interventions are discussed future directions for nursing leadership and relational to different developmental levels, management. with various acute and chronic illnesses and within a variety of settings.

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Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 C PHYSICAL EDUCATION PHED129 Tae Kwon Do II ourse

(1 credit, 0 lecture, 2 lab) [PHED128] D es c ri pt ions PHED103 This course is the advanced instruction of Tae Kwon Do. In addition to rehearsing kicks, Personalized Body Conditioning blocks, punches and basic patterns, students (1 credit, 0 lecture, 2 lab) learn to combine techniques into meaningful This course provides the knowledge to groupings to be used as methods for self- condition the body through a supervised defense and Olympic-style point fighting. program consisting of the basic principles OFFERED: fall and spring semesters of total fitness and exercise with emphasis on heart-rate monitoring. PHED130 Beginning Swimming OFFERED: fall and spring semesters (1 credit, 0 lecture, 2 lab) This course includes the basic swimming PHED106 Volleyball strokes: front crawl, back crawl, side stroke, (1 credit, 0 lecture, 2 lab) breast stroke and elementary backstroke. This course teaches the basic skills of vol- Safety, non-swimming rescues, swimming leyball, its history, an understanding of the hygiene, water entries and survival swim- game and its rules, terminology, offensive ming are also covered. and defensive systems and mental/physi- OFFERED: fall and spring semesters cal readiness including warm-up exercises. OFFERED: fall and spring semesters PHED131 Intermediate Swimming PHED110 (1 credit, 0 lecture, 2 lab) [PHED130] Introduction to Physical Fitness This course improves swimmers’ skills in (1 credit, 1 lecture, 1 lab) basic swimming strokes including the front This course provides a generalized overview crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke of physical fitness bringing together terms and elementary backstroke. Other strokes often seen in print separately but seldom ex- covered include the butterfly, overarm plained in relationship to each other such as sidestroke, trudgen crawl and inverted cardiovascular, aerobics, stress, cholesterol, breaststroke. The course also covers div- nutrition and lifetime sports. Students assess ing, treading water, boating safety, turns, their own fitness level and develop individu- safety, non-swimming rescues and survival alized lifelong plans for improved health. swimming. OFFERED: fall and spring semesters OFFERED: fall and spring semesters

PHED117 PHED133 Lifeguard Training Basketball Fundamentals (1 credit, 1 lecture, 1 lab) [15 years of age mini- (1 credit, 0 lecture, 2 lab) mum & PHED131] This course teaches the basic skills of basket- This course provides the necessary minimum ball, terminology, offensive and defensive skills training for a person to qualify as a systems and mental and physical readiness lifeguard in situations where American Red for the game. Cross lifeguard training is required. OFFERED: fall and spring semesters OFFERED: fall and spring semesters

PHED128 Tae Kwon Do I PHED136 Water Exercise (1 credit, 0 lecture, 2 lab) (1 credit, 0 lecture, 2 lab) This course teaches the basic kicks, blocks This course provides the knowledge and and punches and patterns of the Korean guidance to improve health and physi- martial art, Tae Kwon Do. cal fitness through aquatics exercise. This OFFERED: fall and spring semesters low-impact program builds aerobic fitness, muscular endurance and strength and flex- 143

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 ibility in every muscle group. Swimming and contrast to contemporary European and skills are not necessary. American positions. HUMN200 is recom-

es c ri pt ions OFFERED: fall and spring semesters mended as a prerequisite.

D OFFERED: fall and spring semesters

ourse PHED150 Pilates C (1 credit, 0 lecture, 2 lab) PHIL221 This course is designed to help students Philosophy of World Religions utilize a mind-body exercise and become (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [ENGL100] knowledgeable in muscles and their re- This course is a survey of world religions lationship to movement and to develop and related philosophies. The exploration of organizational skills to create a personal thought, belief and religious practices from Pilates program. diverse cultures provides an opportunity to OFFERED: fall and spring semesters appreciate the uniqueness of other traditions while drawing upon the universal experi- PHED151 Pilates II ence of the inner person. In addition, this (1 credit, 0 lecture, 2 lab) [PHED150] study includes an inquiry of global pursuits This course is designed to help students in understanding the purpose of life, the utilize a mind body exercise and become quest for truth, the search for reality and the knowledgeable in muscles and their rela- experience of spirituality. tionship to movement with the use of vari- OFFERED: fall and spring semesters ous light equipment such as toning balls, flex-band, fitness circle and stability ball. PHIL222 Bioethics OFFERED: fall and spring semesters (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) This course covers some of the major ethical PHED160 theories, principles and approaches that af- Fundamentals of Climbing fect life in the 21st Century, with a focus on (1 credit, 0.5 lecture, 1 lab) [Liability waiver] decision-making processes in the biological Students receive training in climbing tech- or health care related fields. niques, safety and equipment usage. Actual OFFERED: fall and spring semesters climbing is conducted on an indoor, artificial rock surface to develop the skills necessary PHYSICAL SCIENCE to climb rock and ice. OFFERED: fall and spring semesters PHYS101 Physical Science (4 credit, 3 lecture, 2 lab) [Minimum reading score PHED161 Climbing II of 82 on COMPASS or ENGL051; minimum (1 credit, 0.5 lecture, 1 lab) [Liability waiver writing score of 70 on COMPASS or ENGL071; & PHED160] minimum math score of 36 on COMPASS Pre- This course is a continuation of PHED160. Algebra or MATH075] OFFERED: fall and spring semesters This course provides basic general education in physics and chemistry so students may PHILOSOPHY/RELIGION better understand and evaluate the results of scientific and technological achievement PHIL220 and their impact upon society, enabling them to evaluate their own interest and potential Introduction to Philosophy in the physical sciences. (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [ENGL100] OFFERED: fall and spring semesters This chronological survey of Western philosophy examines the ways in which thinkers have dealt with fundamental questions over the past 2,500 years. Examples of Eastern thought serve as points of reference 144

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 C PHYS111 international relations and the philosophies/ ourse

Introduction to College Physics I ideologies that underlie them. D OFFERED: every semester es c ri pt ions (3 credit, 2 lecture, 2 lab) This class for vocational students and those that need a beginning physics class examines POLI240 classical mechanics and sound. American Political System OFFERED: fall semesters (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Minimum reading score of 82 on COMPASS or ENGL051] PHYS112 This course introduces politics and govern- Introduction to College Physics II ment at the federal level. Although in many ways it is a basic traditional survey sequence (3 credit, 2 lecture, 2 lab) [PHYS111] in American government, the course goes This course covers thermodynamics, elec- beyond the traditional examinations of tricity and magnetism, optics and modern government institutions (the executive, the physics. legislature and judiciary) to explore how the OFFERED: spring semesters complex web of ideas, groups, personalities and processes interact with those institutions PHYS230 College Physics I to arrive at public policy. Within the larger (4 credit, 4 lecture, 2 lab) [MATH120] context of the evolution of our present politi- This course covers concepts of light, force, cal system and the ongoing debate between motion and energy. liberals and conservatives, the course at- OFFERED: even-year fall semesters tempts to discover how our political culture; federal structure; the Constitution; public PHYS231 College Physics II opinion, political socialization, campaigns (4 credit, 4 lecture, 2 lab) [PHYS230] and voting; pressure groups and lobbying; This continuation of PHYS230 covers fluids, political parties; civil rights and liberties; elasticity of matter and membranes, sound, public policy, foreign/defense policy and in- electromagnetism, quantum theory and ternational affairs relate to power, influence radioactivity. and decision-making in American politics. OFFERED: odd-year spring semesters This course points out problem areas and inequities in development of our lives and relies on both historical and contemporary POLITICAL SCIENCE examples, stressing the present-day practice of politics to illustrate and explain the prin- POLI110 ciples and processes outlined above. Introduction to Social Science I OFFERED: every semester (4 credit, 4 lecture, 0 lab) [Minimum reading score of 82 on COMPASS or ENGL051; pre- or POLI246 International Relations corequisite: ENGL100 or ENGL071] (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [POLI110 or POLI240] This is an interdisciplinary and comparative This course provides an introductory exami- introduction to the study of human beings nation and analysis of international relations and their efforts to adapt and function suc- designed to prepare students to function cessfully in a dynamic global environment. as members of a global society. Economic, Emphasis is placed on American social, political and security issues are examined. economic and political institutions. Histori- The course includes analysis of foreign policy cal and geographical background, as well as objectives, internal and external influences exploration of the methods and approaches on foreign policy making and trends in the commonly used in the social sciences will international system. catalyze an appraisal of present day Ameri- OFFERED: even-year spring semesters can society and how it compares with other societies around the globe. The primary focus is on government and politics, the economy, 145

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 Biological, psychosocial and sociocultural PSYCHOLOGY perspectives are reviewed.

es c ri pt ions OFFERED: fall and spring semesters

D PSYC120 General Psychology (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Minimum reading ourse

C score of 82 on COMPASS or ENGL051] SOCIOLOGY This course familiarizes beginning students with the basic concepts and methods used SOCI111 by psychologists to study human behavior. Introduction to Social Science II Subjects covered include research design, (4 credit, 4 lecture, 0 lab) [Minimum reading the biological basis of behavior, develop- score of 82 on COMPASS or ENGL051; pre- or mental psychology, sensation, perception, corequisite: ENGL100 or ENGL071] consciousness, learning, memory, thinking, This course is a continuation of POLI110 social psychology, personality and mental and completion of POLI110 is recommended disorders. before enrolling. Materials focus on history, OFFERED: every semester anthropology, sociology and psychology as the study of society and human nature PSYC221 Child Psychology continues, emphasizing selective aspects of (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [PSYC120] culture and contemporary social problems. This course examines the field of child OFFERED: spring semesters development and child psychology. Top- ics covered include prenatal and physical SOCI230 Sociology development, the interaction of heredity and (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Minimum reading environment, cognitive development, social score of 82 on COMPASS or ENGL051] influences upon development, emotional This course familiarizes beginning students development, family and peer influences with the basic concepts and methods used by upon development and the development sociologists to study society. It includes cul- of morality and ethical behavior. ture, social structure, social class, institutions, OFFERED: every semester deviance and social change emphasizing the application of the sociological perspective PSYC223 in analyzing society and human behavior. Psychology of Sex & Gender OFFERED: fall and spring semesters (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [PSYC120] This course explores historical views of gen- SOCI235 Social Problems der and sexual behavior, the psychological (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [Minimum reading construction of gender, gender-based cul- score of 82 on COMPASS or ENGL051] tural expectations, human sexual behaviors This course focuses on the sociological ap- and biological sex differences. Emphasis is proach to social problems including mental on the psycho-social, emotional and behav- illness, crime, poverty, family and commu- ioral differences between men and women. nity disintegration, violence, ecology and In addition, the course explores the impact current events. these differences have upon the individual OFFERED: every semester and society. The dynamic interaction between the concepts of society, sexuality and SOCI271 gender roles are also explored. OFFERED: spring semesters Study Abroad: Social Sciences (3 credit, 0 lecture, 3 lab) [Must have at least a PSYC225 Abnormal Psychology 2.5 GPA and have completed 30 semester hours or instructor’s permission.] (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) [PSYC120] Students experience living and studying in a This course covers the definition, descrip- foreign country, which enables them to learn tion, measurement, diagnosis, causes, treat- about a different culture, geography, history, ment and prevention of abnormal behavior. religion, economics and different business 146

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 C practices and ethics. It allows students the energy use and ways to use energy efficiently. ourse

opportunity to become acquainted with dif- Ways to minimize energy consumption are D ferent cities and countries and the way they discussed and viable alternative energy es c ri pt ions are governed and offers them the opportu- substitutions are analyzed. nity to conduct comparative studies with the OFFERED: fall semesters United States. Students explore differences and commonalities through participation SUSN108 in activities and structured observation of Use of Solar Photovoltaics their surroundings while abroad, including (2 credit, 2 lecture, 0 lab) [Pre- or corequisite: museums, historical sites, cultural events, ENVR105] architecture and centers of religion, govern- This class explores the use of solar panels as ment, business and education. an alternative source of energy for domestic OFFERED: odd-year fall semesters use. Co-generation or storage of the electrical energy produced by solar panels is demon- SPANISH strated. Activities include assembling cells into solar panels and using the generated SPAN130 Elementary Spanish I electricity as a source of alternative energy on a small scale. Simple electrical circuits (4 credit, 4 lecture, 0 lab) are explored. This course is the first half of a two-semester OFFERED: spring semesters beginning Spanish course designed primarily around conversational approaches to the language with instruction in the basics SUSN109 Wind Power of Spanish grammar. Lectures and written (2 credit, 2 lecture, 0 lab) [Pre- or corequisite: exercises supplement an emphasis on oral ENVR105] recitation and classroom conversation along This course is an introduction to the prac- with an examination of pertinent aspects of tice and theory of wind electric generation. Hispanic culture. Topics include homeowner, small business, OFFERED: fall and spring semesters utility, interior, offshore, grid-tied and off- grid wind systems; mechanical and electri- SPAN131 Elementary Spanish II cal components; economic viability; environmental, aesthetic and safety concerns. (4 credit, 4 lecture, 0 lab) [SPAN130] Students may participate in site visits and This course is the second half of a two- meet with wind energy experts as well as semester beginning Spanish course designed construct a wind turbine in class. primarily around conversational approaches OFFERED: spring semesters to the language with instruction in the basics of Spanish grammar. Lectures and written exercises supplement an emphasis on oral SUSN110 Solar Thermal Energy recitation and classroom conversation along (2 credit, 2 lecture, 0 lab) [Pre- or corequisite: with an examination of pertinent aspects of ENVR105] Hispanic culture. An examination of solar water heating for OFFERED: spring semesters domestic hot water, house heating, swimming pool heating and process heating will be discussed and demonstrated. Topics SUSTAINABILITY include system economics, environmental benefits, siting and sizing of systems, types SUSN107 Residential Analysis of systems, equipment installation, operation (2 credit, 2 lecture, 0 lab) [Pre- or corequisite: and maintenance. ENVR105] OFFERED: spring semesters This class explores domestic energy use including, but not limited to water heating, domestic heating, swimming pools, automobiles and lighting. Students analyze 147

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 SUSN111 Geothermal Energy TDSN106 Layout and (2 credit, 2 lecture, 0 lab) [Pre- or corequisite: Precision Measurement es c ri pt ions ENVR105] (2 credit, 0.5 lecture, 1.75 lab) [TDSN105] D This course covers the basics of geother- This technical blueprint-reading course, with

ourse mal energy production and technology.

C practical applications, is structured around a Essentials on how to utilize and integrate workbook approach to learning with lecture geothermal technology as an energy source sessions preceding workbook assignments. are analyzed and demonstrated. Examples Topics include fits between mating parts, of residential and commercial applications measuring instruments, gages, mechanical are shown and reviewed. comparators, inspection of dimensions in OFFERED: spring semesters layout and CMM. Students are required to check manufactured parts against part prints TECHNICAL with precision measuring devices. OFFERED: spring semesters DRAFTING & DESIGN TDSN110 Descriptive Geometry TDSN100 Technical Drafting (3 credit, 1 lecture, 4 lab) [TDSN100] (4 credit, 2 lecture, 2 lab) This course uses a workbook approach to This laboratory/lecture course links the develop fundamental spatial and visualiza- knowledge and manipulative skills needed tion skills necessary for understanding and for work with drafting instruments to create applying information on technical drawings. line work, lettering, geometric construction, Topics include projection of points, lines and sketching, multi-view projection, sectioning, planes; revolution of objects; intersection of basic dimensioning and isometric, oblique planes and solids; and projection of oblique and perspective projection. and true view surfaces. Drawings are created OFFERED: fall semesters using CAD. Prior and recent CAD knowledge would be an asset in this course. TDSN103 OFFERED: spring semesters Industrial Communications (2 credit, 2 lecture, 0 lab) [Pre- or corequisite: TDSN125 Geometric CMIS101] Dimensioning & Tolerancing This course incorporates the basic principles (2 credit, 0.5 lecture, 1.75 lab) [TDSN105] associated with industrial communications This technical course is structured around including graphical oral and written tech- a workbook approach to learning. The niques. It stresses the essentials of writing principles of geometric dimensioning and and speaking in various drafting situations. tolerancing are applied to reading blue-prints OFFERED: fall semesters and engineering drawings. The most current industrial standards are referenced. Topics TDSN105 of study include the following geometric tolerances: form, profile, location orientation Reading Engineering Drawings and runout. The specific tolerances covered (2 credit, 0.5 lecture, 1.75 lab) are concentricity, circularity, straightness, This technical blueprint-reading course, parallelism, flatness, cylindricity, position, with practical applications, is structured perpendicularity, angularity, circular runout, around a workbook approach to learning. total runout, profile of a surface, profile of a Topics include basic projection of views, line and symmetry. Other areas of study are lines, reading scales, sketching, isometric datums, datum targets, the interpretation of and oblique projection, sections, perspec- fits, limits and tolerances and tolerancing for tives, threads, title blocks, stock lists and the location of features. interpreting blueprints. This course also OFFERED: spring semesters contains a brief introduction to geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T). 148 OFFERED: fall semesters

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 C TDSN135 Tool & Die Design I TDSN139 Tool & Die Design IV ourse

(2 credit, 2.25 lecture, 0 lab) [TDSN100 or (2 credit, 0.5 lecture, 1.75 lab) [TDSN138] D TDSN103] This design course is structured primarily es c ri pt ions This theory course is structured primarily for for tool-and-die apprentice students and tool-and-die apprentice students. Lecture is ideal for tool-and-die journeyman with topics include: dies and die types, presses several years in the trade who wish to and press accessories, blanking and piercing update their skills. It is the second half of dies, die life, die blocks, die sets, die materials the laboratory application component for and material utilization and fundamental die TDSN135 and TDSN136 and should be taken accessories. Emphasis is on drop-through after completing TDSN138. Emphasis is on blank dies. application of design ideas related to sheet OFFERED: fall semesters metal dies and being able to communicate appropriate design ideas graphically. Topics TDSN136 Tool & Die Design II include development of a process flowchart, (2 credit, 2.25 lecture, 0 lab) [TDSN135] progression of dies, development of draw This theory course is structured primarily and flange stations, press cushions and for tool-and-die apprentice students. This air pins, horizontal cams and knowledge course emphasizes the theory associated of tool-and-die standardized components with sheet metal progressive draw dies. and catalogs. Lecture topics include: how to select a die, OFFERED: as needed conventional progressive dies, progressive transfer dies, carbide progressive dies, TDSN215 Product Design electrical discharge machining (EDM) and (3 credit, 2 lecture, 3 lab) [TDSN100 and progressive dies, press selection and press TDSN110] accessories, grinding operations, cam slides, This course provides drafting technology notch stations, draw and redraw stations, students with the ability to analyze, design stops, sensors and die protection. This course and develop solutions to mechanical de- also investigates the components, knowledge sign problems. The instructional approach and review of tool-and-die standardized encourages students to conceptualize and components and catalogs. communicate using engineering graphics, OFFERED: spring semesters mathematics and technical science emphasizing the manufacturability of a particular TDSN138 Tool & Die Design III new product design. Drawings are created (2 credit, 0.5 lecture, 1.75 lab) [TDSN136] using CAD. Prior and recent CAD knowledge This design course is structured primarily would be an asset in this course. for tool-and-die apprentice students. It is OFFERED: fall semesters the first half of the laboratory application component for TDSN135 and TDSN136 and TDSN230 Jig & Fixture Design should be taken after completing TDSN136. (3 credit, 1 lecture, 4 lab) [TDSN110 or Lectures are followed by laboratory sessions TDSN250] that consist of developing sheet metal die This course focuses on the design of index- components. Emphasis is on application of ing jigs and milling fixtures. Use of standard design ideas and being able to communicate components from various catalogs is also design ideas graphically. Topics include emphasized. Drawings are created using basic tools, dies and punches; blanking force CAD. Prior and recent CAD knowledge and standard die sets and die components would be an asset in this course. with emphasis on progressive dies. OFFERED: fall semesters OFFERED: as needed

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Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 TDSN250 Introduction to CAD THEA263 (4 credit, 2 lecture, 2 lab) [CMIS101 and Drama as a Performing Art III es c ri pt ions TDSN100] (3 credit, 2 lecture, 2 lab) [THEA262] D This course is designed to introduce stu- This course is a continuation of skills de-

ourse dents to the operation of CAD software and

C veloped in THEA262. This course provides reinforce drafting and design standards. experience in all aspects of play production. Students learn the basic functions of CAD Students learn acting skills, script analysis software including commands and toolbars. and all other details of bring a play “from Students demonstrate the ability to create the page to the stage.” Students present two-dimensional drawings and manipulate performances for the public as well as area and edit geometric shapes. students. OFFERED: spring semesters OFFERED: fall and spring semesters

TDSN251 Advanced CAD THEA264 (4 credit, 1 lecture, 3 lab) [TDSN250] Drama as a Performing Art IV This course is designed to develop technical (3 credit, 2 lecture, 2 lab) [THEA263] skills in solid modeling with an introduc- This course is a continuation of skills de- tion to parametric modeling technology. veloped in THEA263. This course provides Students are taught the techniques that en- experience in all aspects of play production. able them to customize menus, screens and Students learn acting skills, script analysis develop personal time-saving production and all other details of bringing a play “from routines commonly found in industry. Ad- the page to the stage.” Students present vanced drafting concepts are also included performances for the public as well as area in this course. students. OFFERED: fall semesters OFFERED: fall and spring semesters THEATER WELDING

THEA261 WELD101 Drama as a Performing Art Fundamentals of Welding (3 credit, 2 lecture, 2 lab) (3 credit, 1.5 lecture, 1.5 lab) This course provides experience in all as- This course is the cornerstone for all sub- pects of play production. Students learn sequent welding courses offered at MCC. acting skills, script analysis and all other Students are introduced to various welding details of bringing a play “from the page to and cutting processes and theory as well as the stage.” Students present performances basic metallurgy, electrical theory and the for the public as well as area students. safe handling and use of compressed gases. OFFERED: fall and spring semesters The main goal of the course is to establish a solid base of understanding of welding and THEA262 cutting and to familiarize students with the Drama as a Performing Art II lab and its equipment. Safety is strongly em- (3 credit, 2 lecture, 2 lab) [THEA261] phasized. Students should expect to evenly This course is a continuation of skills de- divide their time between the classroom veloped in THEA261. This course provides and the lab. experience in all aspects of play production. OFFERED: fall and spring semesters Students learn acting skills, script analysis and all other details of bringing a play “from the page to the stage.” Students present performances for the public as well as area students. OFFERED: fall and spring semesters 150

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 C WELD111 Welding Processes I WELD133 Welding Processes IV ourse

(3 credit, 1.5 lecture, 1.5 lab) [Pre- or corequisite: (3 credit, 1.5 lecture, 1.5 lab) [WELD113] D WELD101] Welding Processes IV is our advanced Gas es c ri pt ions In Welding Processes I, the main emphasis is Metal Arc Welding/Fluxed Cored Arc increasing the students’ understanding and Welding course. It is expected that students welding skill level in the area of Shielded signing up for this course have a solid un- Metal Arc Welding (stick) and Gas Tungsten derstanding in the process theory and basic Arc Welding (TIG). Students expand their application of GMAW/FCAW. Metallurgy, understanding of the theory as well as the filler metals, shielding gases as well as other application of both processes. Lab weldments process/career pertinent information is cov- include, but are not limited to, ferrous and ered. Lab assignments consist of a variety nonferrous metals, various thicknesses and of weldments done in a variety of position some out of position welding. Understand- both single and multi pass. Students should ing the processes and the consumables is expect to spend 60 to 90 minutes per week strongly emphasized. Students can expect in the classroom. to spend 60 to 90 minutes a week in the OFFERED: spring semesters classroom in lecture/discussion. OFFERED: fall semesters WOMEN’S STUDIES WELD113 Welding Processes II (3 credit, 1.5 lecture, 1.5 lab) [Pre- or corequisite: WMST100 WELD101] Introduction to Women’s Studies In Welding Processes II, Gas Metal Arc Weld- (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab) ing (MIG) and Fluxed Cored Arc Welding This course familiarizes beginning students are the focus processes. A strong emphasis with the basic concepts and theories of is placed on understanding the processes, feminist thought central to the growing power sources, filler materials, gases used field of Women’s Studies. Students examine and material being welded on. Students can how traditional gender roles have affected expect to weld on a variety of thicknesses women’s lives throughout history both in various positions. Students can expect to publicly (discussing issues such as women spend 60 to 90 minutes a week in the class- in the workplace, women and the law and room in lecture/discussion. women and medicine) and privately (dis- OFFERED: fall semesters cussing issues such as women and gender stereotypes, women and their bodies, women WELD131 Welding Processes III and religion and race and gender). (3 credit, 1.5 lecture, 1.5 lab) [WELD111] OFFERED: odd-year spring semesters Welding Processes III is our advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding/Gas Tungsten Arc Welding course. It is expected that students signing up for this course have a solid understanding in the process theory and basic application of the SMAW and GTAW processes. Metallurgy, filler metals, gases, square wave and pulse technology as well as other process/career pertinent information is discussed. Students can expect to weld on various thicknesses of plain carbon steels, tool steels and various nonferrous metals in the flat, vertical, horizontal and overhead positions. Students should expect to spend 60 to 90 minutes per week in the classroom. OFFERED: spring semesters 151

Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 Directory of Personnel

Board of Trustees Brundage, Martha Jean...... Secretary Carbonelli, Karen...... Chairperson Deuling-Ravell, Carol...... Trustee Ellafrits, Richard...... Treasurer Hinrichs, Patricia...... Trustee Marston, Robert ...... Vice Chairperson Thelen, Roger...... Trustee

Administrative Staff Alexander, Debra; B.S...... Associate Dean of Student Services Carson, Amyee; M.S.W...... Director of Community Outreach Edwards, Denise; M.A...... Director of Enrollment Services Ferrentino, Robert; J.D...... President Forist, Margery; B.S...... Director of Accounting Germain, George; B.S...... Director of Facilities Faussett, Jane; B.A...... Skills Development Lab Supervisor Hatto, Susan; M.S...... Dean of Community Outreach Hauck, Gary; Ph.D...... Dean of Instruction & Faculty Lantz, James; B.B.A...... Vice President for Administrative Services Middleton, Rodney; A.A.A.S...... Information Systems Director Newman, Denise; Ph.D...... Dean of Student Services Nichols, Traci; B.S.B.A...... Director of Financial Aid Parker, Richard; M.L.S...... Director of the Library Robinson, Gregg; A.A.A.S...... Food Service Director Shy, Janet; B.S...... Bookstore Director Smith, Therese; M.A...... Director of Institutional Advancement Spohr, Robert; M.A...... Vice President for Academic Affairs Stewart, Connie, B.S...... Director of Human Resources Wood, Leslie; M.A...... Director of Workforce Training Solutions

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Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 D Professional Staff ire ct ory Cook, Lori; B.S...... CIS Lab Supervisor

Hedrick, Jody; B.A...... Publications Coordinator/Graphic Designer P ersonnel Herrick, Jessica; B.A...... Assistant Director of Financial Aid Imhoff, Ginger; B.S...... Natural Science Lab Supervisor Reinsmith, Douglas; B.S.N...... Nursing Lab Coordinator Sattler, Angie, M.A...... Student Services Coordinator/Advisor Strautz-Springborn, Shelly; B.S...... Public Information Coordinator Suchowski, Maria; Ph.D...... Director of Assessment & Institutional Research Teunissen, Marvel; B.S...... Technology Support Coordinator Thompson, Dolores; B.S...... Staff Accountant

Full-time Faculty Adkison, Donald; M.S...... Physical Science/Math Anderson, Danielle; M.S.N...... Nursing Brouwer, Joel; Ph.D...... Language Arts Brown, James; Ed.D...... Computer Information Systems Bunting, Brandy; M.A...... Counselor Campbell, Robert; M.A...... Business Administration Clise, Charles; M.A...... Industrial Technology DeLong, Kenric; M.A...... Social Sciences Diehl, Kristen; M.A...... CIS Lab Coordinator Eady, Amy; B.S...... Allied Health Fatka, Jim; M.A...... Language Arts Gibson, Michelle; Ph.D...... Biology Haverdink, Lisa; M.S.N...... Nursing Johnson, Carolyn; B.A...... Visual Arts Lincoln, Karen; M.S.N...... Nursing Long, Daniel; M.A...... Mathematics Markham, Beth; M.S.N...... Nursing Mowatt, Bertha; M.S.N...... Health Occupations/Nursing Palmer, Alec; M.A...... Electronics Peacock, James; M.S...... Criminal Justice Roy, Janice; M.A...... Mathematics Seaman, Michael; M.A...... Social Sciences Skogseth, Greta; M.A...... Language Arts/Humanities Skogseth, Tore; M.A...... Counselor Smith, Scott; M.A...... Chemistry Snyder, Jessica; M.S...... Psychology Vander Mark, Valerie; M.A...... Performing Arts Wesp, Heather; M.A...... Biology

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Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 Glossary of Terms

ACADEMIC FREEDOM refers to the right of CAMPUS is the entire physical content of a the student to learn and the right of the teacher college or university including all buildings to employ teaching methods that are effective and grounds. in pursuing course objectives. CATALOG is the college or university publica- ACCREDITATION is recognition by an ap- tion which lists general information, college proving organization such as the Higher programs and course descriptions. Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools which COMMUNITY COLLEGE is a post-secondary accredits Montcalm Community College. institution authorized to award associate degrees and certificates and offer a variety of ADMISSION is the acceptance of a student by a non-degree learning experiences. Programs college or university entitling him or her to take include liberal arts, occupational studies, classes and participate in campus activities. business and industry training and personal enrichment opportunities. ADVISOR is the person responsible for advising students regarding financial aid, class COUNSELOR is a professional who helps stu- scheduling or program choice. dents with academic, career and life planning.

APPRENTICE is a person following a planned CONTACT HOURS are the total hours of lec- program of occupational skills that is provided ture and laboratory instruction for each class. by an employer and related instructional training that is provided through a community COREQUISITE is a required course which, if college or high school. not taken ahead of time, must be taken during the same semester as another class. ARTICULATION refers to a written agreement providing approval for college credit to be CREDIT BY EXAM is available for some courses. awarded for coursework previously completed Students must sign up for and pay full tuition at another institution such as a high school, for the course and then take the exam. A grade career center or college. of S is issued if the exam is passed satisfactorily.

ASSOCIATE DEGREE is a planned degree CREDIT HOURS are assigned to each class, program of at least 60 credit hours conferred usually reflecting the number of lecture hours by an accredited college. per week. Additional laboratory hours are required in some courses. AUDIT generally means students pay regular tuition and fees for a class, but need not CURRICULUM is the collective term for various complete assignments or take examinations. courses of study offered. Arrangements to audit an MCC course must be made prior to registration. The option to DROP/ADD is the time after classes begin when switch to audit status is not available after the students may add or delete classes from their end of the drop/add period. schedules without penalty.

BACHELOR’S DEGREE is a degree, from ELECTIVE is a class not specifically required an accredited college or university, that is in a course of study. awarded upon successful completion of a prescribed major course of study of at least ENROLL is to sign-up for classes for inclusion 120 credit hours. on the official class list or roster.

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ESSAY TEST is an examination where answers LIBRARY includes traditional library services, lossary to questions are written in paragraph form. automated information services and access to

materials from off-campus sources. of T

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES are cam- er m s pus events, other than classes, in which students MATRICULATION is the act of enrolling at a participate. college or university.

FEES are charges in addition to tuition. OFFICE HOURS are scheduled times instructors are in their offices to meet with students. FINAL EXAM, the last test given in a class, may include all or part of the course work covered. OPEN LABORATORY is a classroom setting where self-teaching materials are used. FINANCIAL AID is money received from various sources to help students with college costs. ORIENTATION is a scheduled time for students to become familiar with places, processes FULL-TIME STUDENTS take 12 or more credit and expectations. hours of study. PART-TIME STUDENTS carry fewer than 12 GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) is the cu- credit hours. mulative numerical value of grades earned by a student determined by dividing total points PREREQUISITE is a course required to have by the number of credit hours. been successfully completed prior to enrollment in another course. INCOMPLETE (I) GRADES may be requested by students when they cannot complete re- REGISTRAR is the administrator responsible quired course work by the close of a semester for student records, transcripts and registra- for reasons beyond their control. The grade tion procedures. indicates the instructor’s belief that the student will receive a passing grade when the require- REGISTRATION is the process of enrolling ments have been fulfilled. in classes.

INTRAMURAL is a term used in connection SEMESTERS are the time periods in which with athletic teams which usually consist of classes run. At MCC, semesters begin in Au- students from a single institution who compete gust and January. A shorter summer session against each other. begins in June.

LABORATORIES are science, computer, secre- SEMESTER HOUR is a measurement of time tarial, art or other hands-on experiences related spent in class. to classroom instruction. SENIOR CITIZEN is a person who is 60 years LABORATORY ASSISTANT is a college em- of age or older. ployee who provides assistance to students in a lab setting. SEQUENTIAL CLASSES are courses offered consecutively with each serving as the prereq- LABORATORY SUPERVISOR is a staff person uisite for the next. with teaching qualifications who supervises a lab and provides assistance similar to that STUDENT RIGHTS include procedures for available from an instructor. appealing grades and offering input on college or university policy-making. LIBERAL ARTS are academic disciplines such as language, history or humanities that develop SUBSTITUTION of a course required for a general intellectual ability and provide infor- degree or certificate must be done in writing, mation of general cultural concern. signed by the appropriate instructor and instructional administrator. Forms are available in the Enrollment Services Office. 155

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T oriented programs of learning which provide of job skills for students who wish to enter the career of their choice upon the completion of

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TEXTBOOK is a written manual used for reference or study in a class.

TRANSCRIPT is the official record of grades from an educational institution that shows a cumulative record of course work.

TRANSFER is the process by which a student enters a college or university after having been enrolled at another institution.

TUITION is the amount of money charged for classes.

TUTOR is a person competent in a specific subject who helps students with that subject. Students either needing a tutor or wishing to be a tutor should contact the Special Popula- tions Counselor.

WAIVING a class is sometimes possible through a competency exam. To waive a required course, a student must pass the exam and pay $5 per credit hour. Credit hours must be made up by taking other courses.

WITHDRAWAL is the act of voluntarily dropping out of a specific class within a prescribed time. Students must initiate the request to withdraw and, if approval is granted, the instructor will assign a W to the transcript.

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A B About MCC 5 Bachelor’s Degrees through Articulation 43 Academic Advisement 10 Biological Sciences 108 Academic Amnesty 27 Board of Trustees 152 Academic Appeal 26 Business Administration 110 Academic Counseling/Advising 21 Business Administration/Entrepreneurship 50 Academic Probation and Dismissal 27 Business Administration/Management 51 Academic Programs 2, 41 Business Administration/Marketing 52 Accounting 48, 100 Business & Industry Training 37 Activities 23 Business Information Systems 53 ACT Testing 21 Administrative Staff 152 C Admission 8 Campus Law Enforcement 36 Admission Application 8 Campus Map 40 Admission of High School, Middle School and Career Planning Services 21 Elementary School Students 9 Catalog of Record 24 Admission of Non-degree Seeking Students 9 Certificate Programs 3, 42, 71 Admission Policy 8 Certificates & Associate Degrees Allied Health 100 through Articulation 43 Anthropology 104 Change of Address or Application for Financial Aid 16 Financial Circumstance 17 Apprenticeship Training 84 Chemistry 112 Archaeology 104 Child Development Associate 87 Art 104 CAD Job Readiness 88 Assessment 8 Citizenship and Residency Requirements 17 Assessment Policy 6 Class Attendance 25 Associate Degree Programs 2 Classification System 24 Associate of Applied Science Clubs & Organizations 23 Degree Programs 2 Code of Student Ethics 31 Associate of Applied Science Degrees 42 College Facilities 39 Associate of Arts 44 College Procedures 24 Associate of Arts Degree 42 Communication 117 Associate of General Studies Degree 42, 47 Computer Information Systems 112 Associate of Liberal Studies Degree 42, 46 Computer Support 73 Associate of Science Degree 42, 45 Computer Support Technology 54, 122 Automotive Brake Systems 85 Corrections Officer Training 88 Automotive Electrical & Electronic Systems 85 Cosmetology 73, 118 Automotive Engine Performance 86 Cosmetology Management 55 Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning 86 Course Code Index 97 Automotive Suspension & Steering 87 Course Descriptions 3, 99, 100 Automotive Technology 49, 72, 106 Courses 37 Credit for Prior Learning 12 Credit Terms 15 Crime Prevention 36 Criminal Justice/Corrections 56, 74, 119 Criminal Justice/General 57

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Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 D I ndex I Degrees & Certificates 42 ID Cards 23 Digital Publishing & Presentation 89 Industrial Technology 62, 133 Directory of Personnel 152 Information Processing Assistant 76 Documentation Required 16 Input Productivity 92 Dropping and Adding Classes 25 Integrated Manufacturing Technology 63, 77 Dual Enrollment 9 International Students 9

E J Early Childhood Development 58, 123 Job Training Programs 43, 83 Economics 124 Education 125 L Education Paraprofessional 59 Learning Outcomes 6 Electricity/Electronics 125 Liberal Studies 78 Electronics Technology 60, 75 Loan Default Policy 16 Emergency Medical Technician 90 Lockers 23 Emergency Procedures 34 Long-Term-Care Nurse Assistant 93 Engineering Technology 61 English 126 M Enrollment Status 16 Machine Tool Operation 78 Entrepreneurship 75, 91 Maintaining Satisfactory Progress Environmental Sciences 129 for Financial Aid Eligibility 19 Management 138 F Marketing 138 Family Educational Rights and Mathematics 135 Privacy Act (FERPA) 29 MCC District Residents 14 Federal Refund Policy 14 MCC Title IV Refund Distribution Policy 16 Financial Aid 16 Medical Assistant 79 French 129 Medical Office Administration 64 Full-time Faculty 153 Method and Frequency of Financial Aid Payments 16 G Michigan Non-District Residents 14 GED Testing 21 Mission 5 General Education 7 Multiple Degree Procedure 42 General Information 2, 21 Music 139 General Studies 129 MyMontcalm 24 German 130 Glossary of Terms 154 N Grading System 25 New Student Enrollment Process 8 Graduation 28 New Student Orientation 9 Grievance Procedures 30 Noncredit 37 Guest Students from Other Colleges 9 Nursing 65, 140 Nursing and Allied Health H Program Admission 9 Health Care Access Manager 91 Health Care Access Representative 92 O History 130 Off Campus 39 Honors 27 Office Administration 67 Humanities 132 Office Applications 93 On Campus 39 Other Fees 14 Out-Of-State Residents 14

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Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 I P T ndex Payment of Tuition and Fees 15 Table of Contents 2 Philosophy/Religion 144 Technical Drafting 82 Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society 23 Technical Drafting & Design 68, 148 Physical Education 143 Theater 150 Physical Science 144 The Educational Program 6 Placement Score Equivalencies Chart 10 The Guarantee 7 Policy Against Discrimination 30 Threatening Disasters on or Near Campus 34 Political Science 145 Tornado 34 Pre-Nursing 80 Transfer from MCC 11 Professional Staff 153 Transfer to MCC 12 Program of Study Selection 24 Tuition & Fees 14 Program Planning 24 Tutoring Services 21 Programs 37 Types of Financial Aid Available 17 Provisions for Review of Disciplinary Decisions 32 V Psychology 146 Values 5 Virtual Learning 43 R Vision 5 Refund Policy 14 Registration 21, 25 W Renewable Energy 94 Web Design Specialist 96 Reporting Crimes and Emergencies 35 Welcome 4 Retail 94 Welding 69, 150 Retail Management 95 Welding Technology 82 Robert C. Ferrentino 4 Withdrawal Procedures 25 Women’s Studies 151 S Semester System 24 Small Business Development/ Management-Automotive Technology 81 Sociology 146 Sources of Financial Aid 17 Spanish 147 Student Activities 23 Student Budget and Award Packaging 17 Student Leave of Absence 29 Student Records 21 Student Services 21 Substance Abuse Policy and Procedure 33 Supervision 95 Sustainability 147

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Montcalm Community College CATALOG 2011-2012 Calendar

2011 Fall Semester Classes begin August 20 Classes end December 9

2012 Spring Semester Classes begin January 16 Classes end May 4

2012 Summer Session (tentative) Classes begin June 11 Classes end August 3

2012 Fall Semester (tentative) Classes begin August 25 Classes end December 14

2013 Spring Semester (tentative) Classes begin January 14 Classes end May 3

2013 Summer Session (tentative) Classes begin June 10 Classes end August 2

Some classes may not follow the regular semester schedule. Check the schedule booklet or visit www.montcalm.edu each semester for exceptions.

For information call: (989) 328-2111, toll-free: 1-877-328-2111 or e-mail: [email protected].

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Montcalm Community College

2800 College Drive, Sidney, MI 48885-9723 989-328-2111 www.montcalm.edu